D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine delivered yet another blow to Dan and Tanya Snyder as they apparently prepare to sell the Washington Commanders. Sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed join us to talk about how the latest investigation details could affect the Commanders’ sale. We’re also talking election results in Maryland and Virginia, and about a wonky D.C. policy about sidewalks. As always, our Friday roundup is powered by great local journalism: Comm...
Nov 11, 2022•30 min
While federal Washington was paying attention to the midterms, hometown D.C. had its own consequential election on Tuesday. What happened? Washington Post city hall reporter Michael Brice-Saddler is here to break it down for us. And check out these juicy updates on how restaurants are planning to deal with the new normal, now that I-82 has passed, courtesy of our friend Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian. Our morning newsletter Hey DC has been killing it this week with election coverage. If you’r...
Nov 10, 2022•25 min
First up, we've got election results for you. And then for something completely different — Is D.C. a good place to hike? What about rock climbing and kayaking? Calleva Founder and outdoorsy expert Nick Markoff joins us to talk about the incredible outdoor sports available in the D.C. area for the adventurous among us. Plus, we're here to answer any lingering election questions you've got, in an episode coming out Thursday. Leave us a voicemail with your questions by calling 2026422654. Learn mo...
Nov 09, 2022•16 min
There’s been a one-man crusade against D.C. Home Rule in the House of Representatives. But if Republicans turn the House, could it mean Home Rule is actually in danger? Cuneyt Dil from Axios D.C. explains how this year's national elections could mean for Washingtonians. If you need to find your voting site, click here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share you...
Nov 08, 2022•16 min
We’ve got one more election prep episode for you before voting ends tomorrow. There’s a ballot initiative on scrapping the tipped minimum wage, and a lot of people are confused. How is this different from the 2018 vote? Would it affect restaurant menu prices? Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to explain. And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: Matt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3 What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3 What Maryland Voters Need To Know What’s At S...
Nov 07, 2022•13 min
Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially considering selling the Washington Commanders football team. Twitter is buzzing, of course, as are we. The City Cast DC team chats about that, MPD dropping a bunch of gun and drug charges over an internal investigation, and Taylor Swift snubbing the DMV in a big way. As always, our Friday roundup is powered by local journalism: Axios DC breaks down the Snyder news WashPo Local covers the dropped charges and the controversy that got us here And we’ve got to tip...
Nov 04, 2022•20 min
In our final installment of our election coverage, we’ve got D.C. proper covered. What’s the deal with the At-Large Council Race and why is it so competitive? Alex Koma from Washington City Paper breaks it all down for us. Check out Alex Koma’s coverage on the at-large candidates and State Board of Education race. From the news section: Margaret Barthel’s threads on the 14-hour-long Prince William County: part 1 and part 2 And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: An explainer ...
Nov 03, 2022•25 min
Should marijuana be legal in Maryland? And what does this year’s Governor race say about politics in the state more generally? Hannah Gaskill from the Baltimore Sun tells us everything else you need to know ahead of the Maryland elections next week. Read up more ahead of the election here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/hannah-gaskill-staff.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/26/editorial-board-endorsements-dc-maryland-virginia-2022/ https://wtop.com/maryland/2022/10/question-4-ma...
Nov 02, 2022•14 min
We’re a week out from the election and here at City Cast, we’re keeping everyone informed about the various races. Today is our first election guide, and it’s for Virginia voters. Public radio reporter Micheal Pope fills us in on the local races to watch, including Abigail Spanberger v. Yesli Vega and why “missing middle housing” could determine Arlington’s County Board. Check out these articles for more election information: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/22/virginia-general-el...
Nov 01, 2022•17 min
Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we asked Washingtonian senior editor Andrew Beaujon to come in and talk to us about the best spooky D.C. urban legends. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Learn m...
Oct 31, 2022•16 min
We’re going a bit transportation heavy in today’s episode. Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington and Martin Austermuhle from WAMU are here to chat about what is going on with those 7000-series trains and how parking in the district may be changing dramatically. Let your voice be heard on residential parking permits! The DC Council public hearing about it is TODAY at noon. Follow this link to keep up. We've got more D.C. news for you on our morning newsletter. It'll be especially useful to you i...
Oct 28, 2022•24 min
With the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend, we got to thinking: What makes D.C. different from all other cities when it comes to running? Washington Post wellness reporter Kelyn Soong is here to tell us why, as well as some of his tips and tricks to get out there and start pounding the pavement. Also, new neighborhood library hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. — 9 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. — 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Check out our morning newsletter for ...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min
DC Council is about to rewrite the city’s ancient criminal code. And that’s just one of the many big projects they’re working on right now. To help us get the lay of the land, Ward 6 Councilmember and head of the judiciary committee Charles Allen joins the show. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us i...
Oct 26, 2022•17 min
We’re putting a microscope on the Ward 3 council member race. After nabbing an endorsement from the Washington Post, David Krucoff, the Republican candidate for Ward 3, joins us and tells what he would bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. You can hear what his opponent, Matt Frumin, has to say on his episode with us. Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. Arlington business owners, he...
Oct 25, 2022•22 min
D.C’s satirical website “The Cherry Swamp" is bursting with gut-busting headlines. Think “The Onion,” but specifically for D.C. One of the publication’s founders, Erick Acuña, tells us how D.C. is tailor-made for this type of satire. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202642...
Oct 24, 2022•16 min
Montgomery County’s Planning Board quit last week in a huge, dramatic shake-up, and it’s Dan Reed, from Greater Greater Washington, is here to tell us what’s next there. Plus, Dan, Priyanka, and Mike break down the latest Dan Snyder drama, and look through the final designs for D.C.’s most ambitious urban park plan in years. Our Friday roundup is fueled by some great local journalism: Check out the final designs for the 11th Street Bridge park Dan Reed’s piece about the MoCo Planning Board shake...
Oct 21, 2022•25 min
It's spooky season, and our team went on a field trip to Markoff's Haunted Forest. Which we've learned is actually haunted? Paul Brubacher is head of operations for the haunt. He prepared us, and scared us some more, while telling us about the origins of the forest. You can sign up to visit the forest here. For more D.C. news, sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC, which also publishes every morning. And leave us a voicemail with your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations and we may ...
Oct 20, 2022•18 min
With both the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals debuting new throwback jerseys this season, it got us thinking about what makes those jerseys special. Mike Callow joins us to explain what makes a retro uniform truly iconic. Also, check the Mental Health In America Report here. Need to charge your electric vehicle? We've got you covered. Dig the show? We wanna hear from you! Send us an email at dc@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature...
Oct 19, 2022•16 min
Election season is here! To kick off our coverage, we sat down with Matt Frumin, the democratic candidate for Ward 3 council member, and he tells about his platform and what he could bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. ...
Oct 18, 2022•19 min
The D.C. History Center just unveiled a new exhibit to celebrate LGBT History Month. But D.C’s queer community hasn’t always felt welcome here. Gay federal employees were forced to stay in the closet as recently as the 1990s. Author Jamie Kirchick is here to share history he uncovered for his book —Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. Also, find your closest ballot drop box here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•17 min
In today’s news roundup, we’re joined by DCist’s Jenny Gathright to discuss the history of the D.C. Jail uprising and the jail’s current conditions, Michael Fanone’s new book, and where you can scratch that itch for fall activities around the area. As always, our Friday episode is fueled by some great local journalism: - Jenny Gathright’s piece about the D.C. Jail uprising and current conditions - Michael’s interview with Michael Fanone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Oct 14, 2022•22 min
Daikaya Owner Katsuya Fukushima knows D.C.’s food scene like few others. He’s led the way on a bunch of local food trends and launched some of the city’s most popular restaurants with Jose Andres. Now, as Daikaya nears the sale of its millionth bowl, he joins us to talk about the restaurant’s journey, and what trends we should look out for next. Want to win a free trip to Japan? Check out the Daikaya One Millionth Bowl Sweepstakes. And if you want to join Montgomery County’s Planning Board, appl...
Oct 13, 2022•15 min
The Washington Capitals are one of D.C.’s most successful teams, and they start their 2022-23 campaign tonight. The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell joins the show to tell us who we should look out for, why we should cheer for the team, and if the Caps will get to hoist another Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022•15 min
Eden Village is a complex of tiny homes that has helped mitigate homelessness in Missouri. But could it work in D.C.? As part of the 2022 Homeless Crisis Reporting Project, we’re joined by Street Sense reporter Hannah Loder to see if the District could adopt something similar. And here are the links promised in our news round up: Submit your best evil laugh to the DC Public Library’s annual contest. And check out more great journalism from the Homeless Crisis Reporting Project. And while you're ...
Oct 11, 2022•14 min
In this week’s Front Page Friday, the team discusses the recent threats against Children’s National Hospital, the Wharf reopening, and the Washington Post’s endorsements for local D.C. races. Is there such a thing as TOO progressive for D.C. politics? For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter. Though both it and our podcast will be on break for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday. We’ll be back Tuesday! If any fun stories come to mind while you’re enjoying your long weekend, leave us ...
Oct 07, 2022•20 min
The toxic work culture in the DC Public School system has long been an open secret. Now, Deputy Chancellor Melissa Kim has resigned over it. Tomorrow is her last day. Sam Collins from The Washington Informer is here to tell us if things will be any different once she’s gone. Sign up for our morning newsletter and subscribe to our Twitter account (@citycast_dc) for more D.C. news. We're also collecting stories about moments of kindness from around the city. Send us an email or leave us a voicemai...
Oct 06, 2022•17 min
Jade Womack never expected her Clockout DC to grow as quickly as it did. But now, she’s got 70,000 followers and her instagram stories get thousands of views a day. With that success, came backlash, and Jade’s here to tell us how she’s navigates it all. For more DC news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And follow Jade at @whatpreferences. We’d also love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustr...
Oct 05, 2022•19 min
Rent is too damn high!! Urban Turf's Mark Wellborn joins us to talk about why rents are skyrocketing in D.C. this year and some tips on how to find an affordable place to live. Also, starting today, our morning newsletter features a weekly One Good Deed segment, about small moments of kindness from around the DMV. Subscribe to be inspired to be a good neighbor, and share your stories of joy with us too! You can also get in touch with us on Twitter. We’re at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature...
Oct 04, 2022•11 min
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the longest-standing Salvadoran restaurant in the city. Ana Reyes’s family opened El Tamarindo in Adams Morgan in the 1980s, and she’s here to tell us all about its start, its successes, and most importantly — its food! Also: Find out how to get your kids vaccinated for free across the city here. And check in on the lead pipe situation in your area via this map. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on T...
Oct 03, 2022•20 min
In today’s roundup, Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post joins Michael Schaffer and Julia Karron to discuss a new initiative to give D.C. residents $100 for Metro, the redevelopment at Barry Farm, and where to get food for the Jewish high holy days in the area. For more news, check out our morning newsletter! It's getting a new name and look on Monday, so you'll want to be one of the first to check that out. We’re also on Twitter at @citycast_dc. And we’re working on a project about Wa...
Sep 30, 2022•24 min
