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In Hour 3, we break down Mayor Muriel Bowser's recent tweet emphasizing the urgency of finalizing a new stadium deal ahead of the looming July 15th deadline—but Chris Russell isn't convinced. Hear why he's skeptical about the mayor's sudden push. Plus, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo makes his weekly appearance on The Junkies, where he stands by manager Davey Martinez despite the team's ongoing 10-game losing streak

Maryland's first bond issue following Moody's downgrade of state debt has surprising results. Former Washington DC councilmember and director of the DC Department of Energy and Environment, gets into the fight to claw back the environmental spending cuts proposed by Mayor Bowser. MCPS has new grading regulations and the Student member of the Board of Education is not happy. And more. Music by Washington Dc art-pop rock band, Catscan!

Craig reacts to reports that the Washington Commanders are frustrated with the latest RFK Stadium developments. With the DC City Council requesting more time to review Mayor Bowser's stadium deal, Craig breaks down what this means for the team's hopes of returning to the RFK site and how political delays could derail momentum.

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.

We kick off with a fiery reaction to the Nationals' eight-game losing streak after being swept by the Marlins. Manager Dave Martinez's postgame comments, which appeared to shift blame onto the players, sparked backlash and highlighted deeper clubhouse issues. The Rooster breaks it all down, offering both criticism and a tempered defense of Martinez. Shifting to off-field drama, we unpack the stalled Commanders stadium deal. Despite an agreement between Mayor Bowser and the team, the D.C. Council is holding out, citing financial and political concerns with a key July 15 deadline approaching. The Rooster explores both sides of the standoff and weighs the chances of the deal crossing the finish line. We then celebrate a bright spot in D.C. sports as the Defenders clinch the UFL Championship, before wrapping up with our always-entertaining “Dum Dum of the Day.”

Mayor Bowser released a statement today directed towards the city council, and long story short, the RFK stadium deal needs to get done.

6.11.25 Hour 2 1:00- Mayor Bowser released a statement today directed towards the city council, and long story short, the RFK stadium deal needs to get done. 20:30- In honor of TJ Oshie retiring, who's the most likable DC sports athlete? 34:15- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her proposed $22 billion budget last week. Faced with a tough financial outlook, her spending proposal includes cuts to social safety net programs and some business-friendly tax incentives. There's also a billion dollars to help the Washington Commanders build a new football complex and redevelop the old RFK stadium site and a proposal to repeal a tipped minimum wage increase. Mayor Bowser joined the show to discuss, including how the city is moving away from relying on a federal workforce, and why she's betting big on sports and entertainment.She noted that some 40,000 people in the District could experience a job change because of massive federal cuts, which means shifting the city's economy."If our Chief Financial Officer is right, we think it's up to us to bend the curve in terms of job growth," she said.Mayor Bowser also discussed safety during World Pride, including the closure of Dupont Circle, historically the center of Pride celebrations."As we speak, we're working on an alternative to that site," she said, noting that celebrations beyond one side, with plans for events across all eight wards.  Asked about ongoing preparations for Trump's military parade later this month, she said the event is now a national special security event, which means the federal government will take the lead on security,  logistics, and will handle the upfront costs, similar to inauguration events.She also discussed her proposal for a public-private partnership to build a new D.C. jail, which she says will help speed the construction of a new facility. 

As Metro wrestles with a murky financial future, local leaders making up the DMV Moves task force are debating what a dedicated, predictable funding model might look like for the region's public transportation. Options on the table include a regional sales tax, higher vehicle registration fees, and increasing income taxes. Maryland State Delegate Marc Korman is a member of the 20-member task force and he joined the show to give his thoughts on the best approach. Plus, Korman weighed in on Maryland Governor Wes Moore's recent veto of a reparations bill.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released her long-awaited 2026 budget this week. She cited a tough economic forecast in slashing safety net programs and providing tax cuts and incentives to businesses in an effort to grow the city's economy. WAMU's Senior D.C. Politics reporter Alex Koma sat down with Kojo and Tom to break down what is - and isn't - in the Mayor's proposed budget. Plus, he provided the latest on Trump's military parade set to roll through D.C. streets June 14.The D.C. Policy Center's Executive Director Yesim Sayin provided an analysis of the mayor's proposed budget. Mayor Bowser says the city needs to reduce spending and grow and diversify D.C.'s economy in the wake of drastic cuts to the federal government. Her budget includes a billion-dollar proposal to help build a new football complex on the old RFK stadium site and a repeal of the tipped minimum wage. Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

With fewer job postings being listed and people eating at home more – DC is on edge money-wise! It's had us all anxiously awaiting more information about DC's 2026 budget. Now, Mayor Bowser has finally unveiled her proposal. WAMU's Alex Koma is here to tell us what's in it and what's not.  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 28th episode: Mosaic Theater District Bridges Williamstown Theatre Festival Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed repealing Initiative 82 earlier this week, reigniting the fight over D.C.'s tipped minimum wage law. But given that voters passed the measure twice, the mayor could have trouble getting support from the D.C. Council. Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to give his thoughts.He said overturning Initiative 82 again is politically difficult for the council. "I have to see where the members are going to be," Mendelson said. "And at the moment, I don't think the members are supporting repeal." He said he still opposes I-82, but he is going to leave it to Mayor Bowser to take the lead in lobbying his council colleagues.We also asked about the mayor's proposed deal with the Washington Commanders. The nearly $4 billion deal to build a new football complex as well a large area of development at the RFK stadium, with the city contributing just over a billion dollars. Mendelson has opposed taxpayer funding for such projects in the past. We asked what would sweeten the deal for him and skeptical council colleagues, who ultimately need to approve the deal.  If the agreement gets the green light, the Washington Commanders would depart their Prince George's County home. County leaders have long prepared for the possibility. Prince George's County Council President Edward Burroughs weighed in and tells us what options could be on the table for the site. Developers are already pitching county leaders on what's next. "I have seen some of the proposals, some of their renderings, and they honestly look a lot better than the stadium, to be quite honest with you," Burroughs said. "And so it's, still in the early stages, but we look forward to working with them." The Commanders have entered an agreement with Prince George's County to demolish the old stadium within 90 days of the team's first home game at the new site.In addition, the county also looks likely to lose the new FBI headquarters. Also, we asked him why the closing of Six Flags in Bowie is a big deal, and how the county is planning to make up a $170 million budget shortfall.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Mayor Bowser announced Monday that she wants to repeal initiative 82, the hugely popular DC plan to eliminate the tipped minimum wage. Three out of four voters were in favor in 2022, so how do people feel about the mayor potentially overriding them? Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian is here to explain why this is happening now and how all the stakeholders feel about it. 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Executive Director, Brianne Dornbush, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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

5.5.25 Hour 1 1:00- Mayor Bowser, President Trump, and Josh Harris made the announcement today that the NFL Draft is coming to DC! 17:35- What's your level of excitement for the NFL Draft coming to DC?

Mayor Bowser, President Trump, and Josh Harris made the announcement today that the NFL Draft is coming to DC!

05/02 Hour 1: Jason Doesn't Want To Celebrate His Birthday - 1:00 Mayor Bowser's Surprise Call In To Grant And Danny - 15:00 Callers React To Mayor Bowser's Stadium Comments - 34:00

From 05/02 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies break down Mayor Bowser's comments on Grant and Danny.

On Monday, the District announced the city had struck a nearly $4 billion deal with the Washington Commanders to build a new football stadium and a massive mixed-use development at the old RFK site. The city is chipping in about $1 billion in infrastructure improvements to the site, including two parking facilities. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the show to share how the agreement came together and why she thinks it's a good deal for the District. The deal still needs approval from the D.C. Council; we asked how she plans to sell the idea to skeptical lawmakers.Mayor Bowser said this would be the largest private investment in the city's history. “The square footage there is equivalent to four Wharfs," the Mayor said. "So, imagine making that area vibrant with activity for a sports district, an entertainment district, housing, hotels, and jobs for D.C. residents.”Mayor Bowser said she's been briefing the Council and has asked them to approve the deal by July 15th.It's becoming increasingly unlikely the U.S. House will vote to fix their own error --one which prevents the District from using its own revenue to finish out the 2025 budget year. The lack of action will force the city to cut hundreds of millions of dollars over the next several months. We asked the mayor how she's grappling with this needless crisis . Plus, we asked about her 2026 budget.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Mayor Bowser calls in to the show to discuss the RFK Stadium deal here!

5.1.25 Hour 4 1:00- We take your calls on the RFK Stadium deal here. Also, Mayor Bowser calls in to the show to discuss this deal here! 27:00- We take your calls on RFK Stadium HERE!

After DC Councilmember Charles Allen raised concerns about parking for the new Commanders stadium at RFK, Mayor Muriel Bowser called into Grant and Danny on 106.7 The Fan to address the issue directly. Craig reacts to Bowser's comments, where she emphasizes that parking solutions are being worked on as part of the larger redevelopment plan and pushes back on criticism about the stadium's accessibility. Craig breaks down the politics, logistics, and what it all means for fans attending games at the revamped RFK.

Hour 3 1:12 - Dillon Brooks Continues to Give Craig Reasons Not to Like Him 11:34 - Mayor Bowser Addresses Parking at Revamped RFK Stadium 15:36 - Washington Spirit Defender Esme Morgan Joins the Show 28:08 - Real Things: Ben Affleck + Esme Morgan

In this episode of the DMV Mess Hall Rally Captain and Tailgate Ted talk about- the press conference between Mayor Bowser, Josh Harris and Roger Goodell- the fact that the 8000 parking spaces will eventually be in a garage- Tailgating as we know it will be DEAD- Personal Seat Licenses and what fans can expect- RFK 2.0 timeline- What hosting a Super Bowl could mean to the area- Survey that went out to fans regarding the new stadium- Secondary market ticket prices going up- Selling your PSL down the road#washingtoncommanders #httc #rogergoodell #RFKStadium

From 04/29 Hour 3: Mayor Bowser joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Commanders return to DC.

04/29 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 44:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies continue to break down the Commanders return to RFK! The guys also preview tomorrow's elimination game between Washington and Montreal. Today's guests were Tarik El-Bashir, Mayor Bowser, and John Keim.

04/29 Hour 3: Mayor Bowser Joins The Junkies - 1:00 NFL Legend Doesn't Want To Give Up His Number - 21:00 Should Bill Belichick Dump His Girlfriend - 33:00

Andy spends the first chunk of the show breaking down the comments from Mayor Bowser, Josh Harris, and Roger Goodell at yesterday's press conference. But what if they can't get enough DC Council votes? More reaction to the stadium news, including thoughts from Scott Van Pelt and Pat Collins. 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.

BMitch and JP listen in on a live press conference featuring the key figures in moving the Washington Commanders back to Washington, DC.

Andy starts with Mayor Bowser's announcement that the Commanders will officially be returning to RFK, pending the DC Council's approval. Plus, the Caps steal one in Montreal. (16:56) Wrap-up on the NFL Draft, including Mel Kiper going down with the Sanders ship. (38:14) More on the draft, including the skinny on Commanders 2nd round selection Trey Amos. 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.

Craig welcomes back NBC4's Mark Segraves, who first reported nearly two weeks ago that the Commanders and D.C. were close to a stadium deal. Now, with the D.C. Mayor officially announcing the Commanders' planned return to RFK Stadium, Segraves explains why the move is happening now and shares Mayor Bowser's vision of a “shifting economy” driven by sports and entertainment. He also outlines the risks involved with the project and reminds listeners that the deal still faces a major hurdle: approval from the D.C. City Council.

Hour 1: Josh Harris and Mayor Bowser announce deal to build a stadium at RFK site / New stadium will have PSL tickets, how much of a problem is that? / Will 8,000 parking spots be enough for a 65,000 seat stadium? / There's excitement for the new stadium but we gotta look at the numbers too

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Mayor Bowser was scheduled to unveil her 2026 budget today but she's delayed that while waiting for the House to pass its budget fix bill, restoring $1B to DC's budget. Trump has signaled his support for the bill — so what's the holdup? The Washington Post's Meagan Flynn explains where we're at with DC's budget and what's next.  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 $8 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 2nd episode: District Bridges Awesome Con Mosaic Theater Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mayor Muriel Bowser began her second term in 2019, she set an ambitious goal of creating 36,000 new housing units in Washington, DC by 2025. Six years later, the city has exceeded that goal, and today, Mayor Bowser co-chairs NLC's America's Housing Comeback Advisory Group: a leadership table for housing policy leaders and innovators in the public and private sectors to meet the moment for housing together. In this episode, Mayor Bowser explains why the moment to address housing in America is now and how her hometown is leading the charge.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Mayor Bowser's town hall on Wednesday hit a nerve with the city. NBC4's Mark Segraves was there, and he's here to give us the play-by-play of what Bowser had to say. 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 $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6th episode: The Pew Charitable Trusts The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University District Bridges Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Lynnell Willingham gives his thoughts on Mayor Bowser saying that DC would potentially give some funding to a new stadium at the RFK site. He also dives into what he thinks the Commanders should do at WR with Deebo Samuel and Tee Higgins being potential targets.

Hour 1 1:12 - Mayor Bowser Unveils Her New Plans for RFK Stadium Site 10:43 - RFK Stadium Site Plans Unveiled: What We Know So Far With Eric Flack 33:52 - Craig and Anthony Final Thoughts on Mayor Bowser's RFK Plans

From 01/30 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies listen live to Mayor Bowser's press conference.

01/30 Hour 2: Jeff Wise Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Cakes Got A Great Deal / Mayor Bowser Presser - 16:00 Junkies Remember Some Historical Moments - 31:00

President-elect Donald Trump and D-C Mayor Muriel Bowser agree the federal government has more office space than its employees currently need. Bowser says her recent meeting with Trump centered on the federal workforce and underutilized federal buildings. The leaders of a new Department of Government Efficiency say they plan to bring federal employees back to the office five days a week. Trump says he also plans to challenge a new agreement the Social Security Administration made with one of its unions locking in current levels of telework for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump and D-C Mayor Muriel Bowser agree the federal government has more office space than its employees currently need. Bowser says her recent meeting with Trump centered on the federal workforce and underutilized federal buildings. The leaders of a new Department of Government Efficiency say they plan to bring federal employees back to the office five days a week. Trump says he also plans to challenge a new agreement the Social Security Administration made with one of its unions locking in current levels of telework for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin today with plenty of Commanders' talk to start including thoughts on Washington's play-action passing game. Is Jayden Daniels selling play-action effectively or not? Kevin weighed in on the Kirk Cousins' benching in Atlanta. He responded to Dan Quinn talking about needing to beat good teams if you want to be considered a good team. Kevin played a brief part of his radio interview with Mayor Bowser this morning on the RFK Site plan passing. Is the pressure now on her to get a deal done that the last Mayor (Sharon Pratt Kelly) who had a shot to keep the team in DC couldn't get done? The rest of Kevin's conversation with Clinton Portis finished up the show. Lots of Terry McLaurin talk between the guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12/18 Hour 4: Junkies Holiday Show Will Be A Party At MGM - 1:00 Spencer Carbery Joins The Junkies - 15:00 Mayor Bowser Joins The Junkies - 30:00

12/18 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:09:00 The Sports Junkies preview their annual Holiday show at MGM National Harbor on Friday. Today's guests were Rick Snyder, Adam Caplan, Spencer Carbery, and Mayor Bowser.

We're talking about Mayor Bowser needing to woo Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DC, and some news about the Bay Bridge. 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 $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 15th episode: Food & Friends' - Slice of Life Paulson & Nace Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters are flocking to the polls to vote early across the region. In the meantime, city leaders are preparing ahead of Election Day and the inauguration, aiming to be ready in case of massive crowds, protests, or unrest. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the show to discuss what measures the District is putting in place to keep residents safe. Plus, we asked Mayor Bowser to weigh in on ranked choice voting and the D.C. Council's emergency legislation restricting protesting in residential neighborhoods.On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Virginia could resume purging suspected noncitizens from voter rolls. The decision overturns a previous ruling made by a federal judge days earlier to reinstate some 1,600 voters. WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel explained what exactly is going on, how it could affect election results, and why this is good news for Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

From 10/17 Hour 4: Mayor Bowser joins The Sports Junkies to break down Darrell Green's HOF career.

10/17 Hour 4: Entertainment Page - 1:00 Junkies P1 Calls Out Cakes - 19:00 Mayor Bowser Joins The Junkies - 33:00

10/17 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:28:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies preview tomorrow's steak competition and break down how important Sunday's game is for Washington. Today's guests were Bill Roth, Brian Baldinger, Darrell Green, Nic Dowd, and Mayor Bowser.

06/13 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 46:00 Hour 3 - 1:23:00 Hour 4 - 2:05:00

From 06/13 Hour 3: Mayor Bowser joins The Sports Junkies to break down how the Washington Commanders can return to DC.