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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: President Trump increases the amount of federal officers on District streets and a D.C. council member facing a federal bribery charge is sworn back in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DC Council appears ready to move forward with building new Commanders Stadium. Huge update on the Catherine Hoggle court case. The Great American Farmers Market is happening on the Mall.  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

We react to the breaking news that the Commanders & DC have struck a deal with RFK Stadium... We are one step away from it being official.

The DC Council is set to vote on a controversial plan to spend one billion dollars in taxpayer funding toward a new NFL stadium for the Washington Commanders. In this debate, both sides do want to bring the professional football team home, but differ on whether the current deal is good, or whether DC should fight for a better deal. Plus headlines on Chris Smalls released from Zionist terrorist detention. And more...  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: a new Commanders stadium in the District gets initial approval from the D.C. Council and the final day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings on the deadly January mid-air collision over the Potomac Rover near Reagan National Airport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's official: the DC Council is expected to vote on the DC budget next week, and a vote on the RFK 2.0 proposal as reworked is tentatively set for August 1! Listen as Mark Segraves and Eric Flack, who've been all over the RFK beat, weigh in, and we hear from Mayor Bowser and three other DC Council members – Brooke Pinto, Kenyan McDuffie, and Chair Phil Mendelson – on the news!

It's official: the DC Council is expected to vote on the DC budget next week, and a vote on the RFK 2.0 proposal as reworked is tentatively set for August 1! Listen as Mark Segraves and Eric Flack, who've been all over the RFK beat, weigh in, and we hear from Mayor Bowser and three other DC Council members – Brooke Pinto, Kenyan McDuffie, and Chair Phil Mendelson – on the news!

It's official: the DC Council is expected to vote on the DC budget next week, and a vote on the RFK 2.0 proposal as reworked is tentatively set for August 1! Listen as Mark Segraves and Eric Flack, who've been all over the RFK beat, weigh in, and we hear from Mayor Bowser and three other DC Council members – Brooke Pinto, Kenyan McDuffie, and Chair Phil Mendelson – on the news!

It's official: the DC Council is expected to vote on the DC budget next week, and a vote on the RFK 2.0 proposal as reworked is tentatively set for August 1! Listen as Mark Segraves and Eric Flack, who've been all over the RFK beat, weigh in, and we hear from Mayor Bowser and three other DC Council members – Brooke Pinto, Kenyan McDuffie, and Chair Phil Mendelson – on the news!

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Restaurants Closing, Commanders Stadium Plans, and the Council's 'Secret Meetings' to Combat Trump Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, July 25, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who murdered those 4 universities of Iowa college students 2 years ago will be sentenced this week. DC council and the Commanders new stadium deal. Miller Life is going out free beer to bars across the US.  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: D.C. moves one step closer to bringing the Commanders back to the District and the Trump administration announces the Agriculture Department is relocating half of its jobs out of the area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rooster opens with a heartfelt tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, reflecting on his complex legacy, the controversies that shaped public opinion, and the lasting impact he had on generations of fans highlighted by emotional listener tributes from across the country. In Hour 2, Chris shifts gears to the latest on the Commanders' stadium saga, revealing that a team executive confirmed a DC Council vote is set for August 1st, and reacting candidly to Mayor Muriel Bowser's comments shared with The Junkies. He then breaks down major news out of Dallas, where Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons finally address contract negotiations. In the final hour, Chris goes one-on-one with rookie Jaylin Lane and DB Noah Igbinoghene before taking a humorous detour into his outdated '90s playlist and wrapping things up with the fan-favorite “Final Dum Dum of the Day,” spotlighting another bizarre headline only The Rooster can deliver with his trademark sarcasm.

In Hour 2 of The Chris "Rooster" Russell Show on The Team 980, Chris dives into the fast-moving developments surrounding the Commanders' stadium situation. A Commanders executive confirms the DC Council will vote on a new stadium deal August 1st, and Mayor Muriel Bowser shares her thoughts in a sit-down with The Junkies. Chris offers his own uncensored reaction to Bowser's comments and the political stakes surrounding the project. Then, attention shifts to Dallas, where Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons break their silence on ongoing contract negotiations and Chris weighs in on what it means for Dallas.

Commanders Team President Mark Clouse announced earlier today that the D.C. Council is scheduled to meet on August 1st, and he remains optimistic they will approve plans for a new stadium at the RFK site. Hear the Rooster's reaction and take on what this could mean for the future of the franchise.

There's reports floating that a RFK Stadium deal is "imminent"... WOW! We have Kenyan McDuffie on from the DC Council to discuss this here.

Our resident constitutional expert Bruce Fein joins to make the case for impeaching the Supreme Court AND the President, and what we—as citizens—can do to make it happen. Then we welcome Lori Wallach of Rethink Trade to evaluate Trump's tariff policy. Are these trade deals bringing manufacturing back to the US? Or is Trump just using tariffs as a cudgel to punish countries that annoy him?Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.This has real consequences for you people all over the country because one of their shadow docket decisions (without explanation or hearing) briefs just very recently said that Trump can fire all these people in the IRS or the Education Department or EPA and get away with it. And, in fact, paralyze the workings of his (statutorily-established-by-Congress) Cabinet Secretary and Department…So this is devastating to your health, economic safety, environment, workplace safety, education, all kinds of things that are being ridden into the ground.Ralph NaderIn my judgment, the court has basically abandoned its role as a check on executive power…It's actually become an appendage of the executive branch. Nothing placing any kind of serious or material handcuff on what the President can do on his own. And the President is taking full advantage of that.Bruce FeinLori Wallach is a 30-year veteran of international and U.S. congressional trade battles— starting with the 1990s fights over NAFTA and WTO when she founded the “Global Trade Watch” group at Public Citizen. She is now the director of the Rethink Trade program at the American Economic Liberties Project, and a Senior Advisor to the Citizens Trade Campaign.What these guys are doing [with Trump's tariff policy] it's basically trying to build a house with just a hammer—we are against saws; we are against screwdrivers; we do not actually believe in nails, no other tools; we will just hammer a bunch of wood. And as a result, we're going to make some noise and we're definitely going to break some things, but we're not actually building a new redistributed trade system—which we could.Lori WallachBest that we can tell, the dynamic is something like: Trump is so engaged in the fun and chaos—fun (from his perspective) and chaos of throwing tariff news around like a lightning bolt that he really is not taking advice about it from people who know how you could use tariffs to try and ostensibly achieve the things he promised. He's just enjoying throwing around tariffs.Lori WallachNews 7/18/25* Last week, Elon Musk's pet AI program – Grok – began identifying itself as “MechaHitler,” and spitting out intricate rape threats and sexual fantasies directed at individuals like liberal pundit Will Stancil and now-ex X CEO Linda Yaccarino. This week, Musk rolled out Grok's new “sexy mode” which includes a visual avatar feature depicting the artificial entity as a quasi-pornographic anime-esque character who can flirt with users, per the Standard. So, naturally, the Trump Defense Department awarded xAI, the parent company behind Grok, a $200 million contract. According to CNN, “The contracts will enable the DoD to develop agentic AI workflows and use them to address critical national security challenges.” It is unclear how exactly the entity calling itself MechaHitler will accomplish that.* In local news, a special election was held in Washington DC's Ward 8 this week, seeking to replace corrupt councilmember Trayon White. White was implicated in an FBI bribery investigation and was expelled from the council in February. Yet, because of the splintered opposition, White pulled out a narrow victory on Wednesday, winning with 29.7% of the vote compared to his opponents' 24.3%, 23.7% and 22.3% respectively, per WTOP. In 2024, DC Voters approved a ballot measure to implement ranked-choice voting, which could have helped prevent this outcome, but it has yet to take effect. The DC Council could vote to expel White again more or less immediately; if not, they would likely wait for his trial to commence in January 2026.* Turning to foreign affairs, Israel has bombed the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing three and wounding 34, in strikes primarily targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters, per NPR. Israel's attack comes amid tensions between the new, post-Assad Syrian government and the Druze minority in the Southern Syrian city of Sweida. The government claims the Druze violated a ceasefire reached earlier in the week and Syrian troops responded; a new ceasefire deal has been reached and the office of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a statement reading, the “rights [of the citizens of Sweida] will always be protected and…we will not allow any party to tamper with their security or stability.” Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, said in a statement that the U.N. chief “condemns Israel's escalatory airstrikes,” as well as reports of the Israeli military's redeployment of forces in the Golan Heights. As journalist Séamus Malekafzali notes, “Damascus is now the 4th Middle Eastern capital to be bombed by Israel in the past 6 weeks, alongside Tehran, Beirut, and Sana'a.”* In more news from Israel, the Knesset this week sought to expel Palestinian lawmaker Ayman Odeh, leader of the Hadash-Ta'al party. According to Haaretz, “The vote was triggered by a Likud lawmaker after Odeh published a social media post in January, saying that he ‘rejoices' over the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.” However, the motion failed to reach the 90-vote threshold, meaning Odeh will remain in the legislature. Six members of Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party voted for the motion, but not Lapid himself. The United Torah Judaism party did not back the motion. Haaretz quotes Hassan Jabareen, an attorney, director of the Adalah Legal Center and legal counsel for Odeh, who said, “The overwhelming support for this initiative – from both the coalition and the opposition – reveals the state's intent to crush Palestinian political representation...This was not a legitimate legal process, but rather a racist, fascist incitement campaign aimed at punishing Odeh for his principled stance against occupation, oppression and Israeli violence.” Senator Bernie Sanders celebrated the failure of the motion, writing “Israel's far right tried to expel Ayman Odeh, an Arab Israeli opposition leader, from the Knesset because of his opposition to Netanyahu's war. Today, they failed. If Israel is going to be considered a democracy, it cannot expel members of parliament for their political views.” This from the Middle East Eye.* Sanders also made news this week by declaring that “Given the illegal and immoral war being waged against the Palestinian people by Netanyahu, NO Democrat should accept money from AIPAC – an organization that also helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump,” per the Jerusalem Post. Sanders posted this statement in response to a video by Obama foreign policy advisor Ben Rhodes, who said “AIPAC is part of the constellation of forces that have delivered this country into the hands of Donald Trump…These are the wrong people to have under your tent...The kind of people that they are supporting, Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump, I don't want my leaders and my political party cozying up to these people.” Bernie's statement is perhaps the strongest stand taken by any American politician against AIPAC, Israel's front group in American politics and one of the biggest special interest groups in the country. AIPAC throws around eye-popping sums of money to members of both parties; to name just one example, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accepted over $1.6 million from the group, according to Track AIPAC's Hall of Shame.* In a similar vein, last week we discussed the National Education Association's vote to suspend its ties with the Anti-Defamation League due to the ADL's shift in focus from Jewish civil rights to laundering the reputation of Israel. Since then, the ADL has sought to mobilize their allies to demand the NEA reject the vote. To this end, the ADL has sought the support of J Street, a liberal Jewish group critical of Israel, per the Forward. J Street however has rebuffed the ADL, refusing to sign the group's letter. Though they oppose the NEA resolution, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued a statement reading in part, “charges of antisemitism must not be wielded to quash legitimate criticism of Israeli policy...the NEA vote can[not] be dismissed as being driven by fringe ‘pro-Hamas' antisemitic activists.” Hopefully, more Jewish groups will follow the example of J Street and break with the Zionist orthodoxy of the ADL.* In other foreign policy news, the Guardian reports French President Macron has reached a deal with the leadership of the French “overseas territory” New Caledonia to grant the island statehood and more autonomy within the French legal system. New Caledonia is one of several UN-designated ‘non-self-governing territories.' France has exerted rule over the Pacific Island – over 10,000 miles from Paris – and its nearly 300,000 inhabitants since the 19th century. Last May, riots broke out over France's decision to grant voting rights to thousands of non-indigenous residents. This violence “claimed the lives of 14 people, [and] is estimated to have cost the territory…$2.3 bn... shaving 10% off its gross domestic product.” However, the Times reports indigenous Kanak independence activists reject the deal outright. Brenda Wanabo-Ipeze, a leader of the Co-ordination Cell for Actions on the Ground, who is currently detained in France, said, “This text was signed without us. It does not bind us.” The Times adds that, “The conservative and hard-right French opposition accused Macron of failing to ensure security in the territory. The left accused the president of imposing colonial tactics on a people who should be allowed self-determination.” It remains to be seen whether this deal will prove durable enough to weather criticism from so many angles.* Much has been made of Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision last week to not release any more information related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. A Department of Justice memo reads, “it is the determination of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.” This has created a firestorm in the MAGA world, with many Trump supporters feeling betrayed as the president implied he would declassify these files if reelected. Now, Congressmen Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna have introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act which would “force the House of Representatives to vote on the complete release of the government's files related to Jeffrey Epstein,” according to a press release from Massie's office. This resolution specifically states the files cannot “be withheld, delayed, or redacted” should they cause “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.” The resolution is attracting support from some Republicans, but it is unclear how far this will go under Speaker Johnson, who maintains there is “no daylight between his position and that of Trump,” per the Hill. The position of congressional Republicans has been further complicated by a bombshell report in the Wall Street Journal documenting previously unknown details of the intimate relationship between the late pedophile financier and the president.* Meanwhile, the Trump administration is once again torching America's reputation abroad – this time literally. The Atlantic reports “Five months into its unprecedented dismantling of foreign-aid programs, the Trump administration has given the order to incinerate food instead of sending it to people abroad who need it. Nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food—enough to feed about 1.5 million children for a week—are set to expire tomorrow, according to current and former government employees with direct knowledge of the rations. Within weeks…the food, meant for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be ash.” This cartoonishly evil decision paired with the “Big Beautiful Bill”'s provisions cutting food assistance for children in poverty, point to one inescapable conclusion: the Trump administration wants children to starve.* Finally, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Mexico News Daily reports the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum is debuting a healthy, domestically produced and affordable staple for Mexican consumers – chocolate bars. “This ‘Chocolate de Bienestar' is part of the government's ‘Food for Well-Being' strategy, which aims to bring nutritious and affordable food options to consumers while supporting national producers, particularly those in the southern states of Tabasco and Chiapas — a region that has historically lagged behind other regions in several social and economic indicators.” The Sheinbaum administration is stressing the health benefits of chocolate, noting that, “Studies have shown that chocolate improves cardiovascular health via its antioxidants, provides energy, helps control blood pressure, improves cognitive capacity, satisfies hunger and lifts mood.” At the same time, the administration is seeking to minimize the sugar content “striking a supposedly healthier balance between natural cane sugar and the cacao itself.” This chocolate will be available in three forms:“Chocolate bar containing 50% cacao, and priced at…less than $1.Powdered chocolate with 30% cocoa, priced...$2Chocolate de mesa or tablet chocolate, with 35% cacao, priced at …$5”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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NBC4's Mark Segraves is with us to discuss the return of Trayon White to the DC Council, the Trump-led antisemitism investigation in DC, and the Citi Open. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment: The Congressman accused of not paying his rent.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 18th episode: Library of Congress DC Sustainable Energy utility Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7.17.25 Greg Finberg and Ryan O'Halloran Join G&D Trey Amos officially signs with the Commanders  Ownership and DC Council playing chicken   

7.17.25 Veteran Defensive End Von Miller is headed to DC Callers give their thoughts on the signing Update On RFK Stadium Site

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: the latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an involuntary manslaughter case about a home explosion in Loudoun County goes to a jury, and residents in Ward 8 react to Trayon White being elected back to the D.C. Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: the latest on the deal to build a new Commanders stadium in DC, and voters in Ward 8 head to polls in a special DC Council election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DC Council provides another statement on the future of a new Commanders stadium

DC Council is already pondering whether to expel Ward 8 councilmember Trayon White again if he wins his seat back on July 15 special election. But in the meantime, the voters get a say, and they actually have a few candidates to choose from. WAMU's Alex Koma is here to walk us through the state of the race.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 7th episode: District Bridges Backroom Nace Law Group Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best clips from the Kevin Sheehan Show this week! To open the show week on Monday, Ben Standig joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Jayden Daniels' floor and ceiling, if there's any updates regarding Terry McLaurin's contract negotiations and Lebron opting into his player option. On Tuesday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give an update on where the DC Council is on the RFK Stadium return for the Commanders and her concern level on a deal getting done. To wrap up the short week on Thursday, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers discuss whether Jayden Daniels is being crowned too early as a top NFL QB or not.

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7.1.25, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give an update on where the DC Council is on the RFK Stadium return for the Commanders and her concern level on a deal getting done.

7.1.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show circling back on the Terry McLaurin vs TJ Watt debate and where he stands on the Commanders' roster. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give an update on where the DC Council is on the RFK Stadium return for the Commanders and her concern level on a deal getting done.

7.1.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show circling back on the Terry McLaurin vs TJ Watt debate and where he stands on the Commanders' roster. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give an update on where the DC Council is on the RFK Stadium return for the Commanders and her concern level on a deal getting done. 7.1.25 Hour 2, Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss teams being interested in trading for TJ Watt and whether a deal between the Commanders and Steelers is even possible. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers say what they would give up in a trade to get TJ Watt on the Commanders. 7.1.25 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max recap all of the big moves in NBA free agency so far and discuss what the league could look like after all of these moves. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the WNBA player voted rankings where they have Caitlin Clark ranked as the 8th guard in the league and Kevin Sheehan wants to know why. Callers give their thoughts on why WNBA players seem to be against Caitlin Clark.

Voters in Ward 8 are about to decide whether to send Trayon White back to the DC Council — just months after he was indicted on bribery charges and expelled from the body. A re-election would elevate White's case to the pantheon of DC political scandals. Which got us thinking: What are the other legendary scandals locals ought to know about? NBC4's Mark Segraves has been covering city politics for years and is going to walk us down memory lane. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler explains his charitable endeavors and what he's working on for the 2025 season; Ex-Redskins photographer Scott Cunningham discusses his book, RFK: All Access; Eric Flack has the latest on the DC Council's hang-ups with the RFK 2.0 deal; Mark Ein previews the Citi Open and has some thoughts on RFK 2.0; and DC Councilman Charles Allen weighs in on the RFK 2.0 delays.

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler explains his charitable endeavors and what he's working on for the 2025 season; Ex-Redskins photographer Scott Cunningham discusses his book, RFK: All Access; Eric Flack has the latest on the DC Council's hang-ups with the RFK 2.0 deal; Mark Ein previews the Citi Open and has some thoughts on RFK 2.0; and DC Councilman Charles Allen weighs in on the RFK 2.0 delays.

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler explains his charitable endeavors and what he's working on for the 2025 season; Ex-Redskins photographer Scott Cunningham discusses his book, RFK: All Access; Eric Flack has the latest on the DC Council's hang-ups with the RFK 2.0 deal; Mark Ein previews the Citi Open and has some thoughts on RFK 2.0; and DC Councilman Charles Allen weighs in on the RFK 2.0 delays.

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler explains his charitable endeavors and what he's working on for the 2025 season; Ex-Redskins photographer Scott Cunningham discusses his book, RFK: All Access; Eric Flack has the latest on the DC Council's hang-ups with the RFK 2.0 deal; Mark Ein previews the Citi Open and has some thoughts on RFK 2.0; and DC Councilman Charles Allen weighs in on the RFK 2.0 delays.

This week's Best of BMitch & Finlay: A listener wrote a song about the show that JP loves; What foods do you want to see at the next Commanders stadium?; How locked in are the Commanders this season, and what are their biggest red flags?; How long will the Commanders wait for an RFK 2.0 deal to pass DC Council before other options re-enter the fray?; And finally, should Henry Ruggs III get another chance in the NFL when he is released from custody?

Andy starts with the Wizards wrapping up Day 2 of the NBA Draft, and the DC Council holding up RFK progress. () Some very interesting QB stories from Seth Wickersham's new book "American Kings". () A look around Major League Baseball from Jeff Passan, and Dusty Baker's music career. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy starts with the NBA Draft and the Wizards selection of Tre Johnson at #6. (16:30) The DC Council isn't moving fast enough for the Commanders liking. (39:33) More on the NBA Draft, and what the Mavericks should be expecting with Cooper Flagg. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is challenging a preliminary report on U-S strikes in Iran. The DC Council has a new approach to getting the Washington Commanders' stadium built. The weeks-long sex-trafficking trial of Sean Diddy Combs heads for closing argumentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig welcomes on WUSA9 Chief Investigative Reporter Eric Flack to break down the latest developments in the RFK Stadium saga. With the DC City Council choosing to delay a key vote, does this put the Commanders' hopes of returning to the District in jeopardy? Flack shares what he's hearing behind the scenes, what this delay signals, and what it could mean for the future of the Commanders' stadium plans.

The new RFK Stadium is facing delays from the DC Council as concerns begin to mount on whether or not the deal is in danger. Hear from The Sports Junkies and callers, Kevin Sheehan, BMitch & Finlay, and Grant & Danny as they all react to the news.

The new RFK Stadium is facing delays from the DC Council as concerns begin to mount on whether or not the deal is in danger. Hear from The Sports Junkies and callers, Kevin Sheehan, BMitch & Finlay, and Grant & Danny as they all react to the news.

The new RFK Stadium is facing delays from the DC Council as concerns begin to mount on whether or not the deal is in danger. Hear from The Sports Junkies and callers, Kevin Sheehan, BMitch & Finlay, and Grant & Danny as they all react to the news.

The new RFK Stadium is facing delays from the DC Council as concerns begin to mount on whether or not the deal is in danger. Hear from The Sports Junkies and callers, Kevin Sheehan, BMitch & Finlay, and Grant & Danny as they all react to the news.

We wrap up our discussion on the Nationals' ongoing struggles and turn our attention to a major development off the field: the roadblock in the Commanders' new stadium deal. While Mayor Bowser and the team have reached an agreement, the DC Council is hesitating to give final approval amid growing concerns about the terms. With a July 15th deadline looming, tensions are rising and Mayor Bowser says the Commanders are “outraged” at the delay. The Rooster shares his take on the stalled negotiations and whether he believes the deal will ultimately get across the finish line.

The Rooster dives deep into the ongoing disagreements between the D.C. Council and the proposed Commanders stadium deal, breaking down the financial concerns, political hesitation, and lack of clarity that have delayed the project. He also plays devil's advocate, offering perspective from both the team's and the council's sides as the July 15 deadline looms. After unpacking that drama, we shift gears to celebrate the D.C. Defenders, who capped off their season with a UFL Championship win over the weekend. And finally, we close the show with our signature “Dum Dum of the Day."

Baltimore is gearing up for a double 4th of July Celebration. DC Council is talking about delaying the new stadium deal. DC High School Band needs your help.    Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Craig welcomes on NBC4's Mark Segraves, who made headlines after being thrown out of a DC Council meeting while covering the latest twists in the Commanders' pursuit of a new stadium at the RFK site. Craig and Segraves break down what happened, why RFK language is being stripped from the city budget, and whether the DC Council's actions are putting the Commanders' stadium deal — and a return to DC — at serious risk.

A new case of religious liberty against MCPS follows the LGBTQ books case already in the Supreme Court. DC Council pauses Initiative 82, a ballot referendum which tried to equalize minimum wage for tipped and non-tipped workers. A tort case in Maryland brings up the persistence of contributory negligence doctrine in a handful of states in the DC region. Prince George's County holds special elections and we revisit voter turnout issues. And more. Music by Washington Dc art-pop rock band, Catscan!

We're talking about the seeming plan to close Dupont Circle park for Pride Weekend, we're talking about whether the DC Council should just up and overturn citizen ballot initiatives, and we're saying so long — maybe — to Dave Thomas Circle. Plus, a members-only fourth topic: The state of the Kennedy Center. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 6th episode: ⁠District Bridges⁠ ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, DC's laws have been built to give tenants some muscle against landlords who might try to sell their buildings. But now that's changing — with proposals before the DC Council that would shrink TOPA, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. In the old days, the politics of this would have been pretty clear, but nowadays there's a twist, since some progressives have come to worry more about the supply of housing than the fate of individual tenants. Emilia Calma from the DC Policy Center has studied the issue and she's here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 22nd episode: Folger Shakespeare Library PaintCare The Pew Charitable Trusts Nace Law Group Silver Mirror Facial Bar - Use CITYCAST30 for $30 off your first facial Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices