911 is no joke to Dave Statter. The longtime D.C. investigative reporter is the man behind some huge scoops on how the District’s emergency-call center has dropped the ball — and what it could mean for you. 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 202-642-2654 [HYPERLINK AS tel:20...
Feb 13, 2023•21 min
In today’s roundup, the Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins us to chat about the plan to clear the McPherson Square encampments, the D.C. Council’s take on the gas stoves controversy and the best places to cry in the District. As always, our news roundups are powered by local reporting: Marissa Lang on the plans to clear McPherson Square. Jessica Ruf explains everything related to gas and electric stoves in the District. And you know you want to work with our stellar team. Apply here to be City...
Feb 10, 2023•24 min
The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete without some solid date ideas. We’re joined by Clockout DC’s Jade Womack to walk us through a ton of romantic and not-so-romantic options. One of those includes tickets to Sofar Sounds, and City Cast listeners can get a discount of 10% off with code CITYCASTDC. 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...
Feb 09, 2023•23 min
D.C. Love Kit Day 3 is all about friendship. Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco has been researching friendship, and she shares some tips from her book “Platonic”. Let’s be real: we could all use some advice on how to build friendships in this transient city of ours. And leave us a voicemail at 2026422654 with your own D.C. love story (whether or not it worked out), and you may be featured in an episode next week! The more bizarre, the bet...
Feb 08, 2023•24 min
For day two of the City Cast DC Love Kit, we're here with dating coach Erika Ettin to break down all your District-specific questions. Like should you date across the river? And how do you avoid having dates that feel like job interviews? Erika, a.k.a. A Little Nudge, has all the answers. Plus, we’re hiring!! We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team ASAP to work on selling sponsorships for our podcast and newsletter. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the job...
Feb 07, 2023•24 min
Valentine's Day means couples trips. City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break down all the best deals in the area this February, plus some solid solo travel options. Plus, yes, this week is the D.C. Love Kit, but love is often coupled with heartbreak. We’ve already got the Metro down as a top spot for public crying. What else you got? Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654, or email us at dc@citycast.fm. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Feb 06, 2023•22 min
It’s another week where crime stories are in the headlines. Dan Reed from Greater Greater Washington joins us to talk about why this is happening and what it means for how the city operates. Plus, the Reeves Center is getting a facelift, and how do we define D.C.’s sports culture? As always, our news roundups are powered by some awesome local journalism: Katie Mettler and Justin George from the Washington Post were all over the Potomac Avenue Metro Station shooting. Tristan Navera of Washington ...
Feb 03, 2023•22 min
Legendary science broadcaster Bill Nye has recently moved back home to D.C, where he was born and raised. Here’s here to tell us about growing up in D.C., his favorite spots, and how it helped make him into the Science Guy we all know and love. Also, next week, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about love. Yes, we’re going to help you plan out your Valentine’s date or trip, but we’re also talking friendship, dating fails, and embrac...
Feb 02, 2023•24 min
Washingtonian just put out its list of D.C.’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, for the first time since before the pandemic. And unsurprisingly, COVID-19 changed a lot about the D.C. food scene. Food Critic Ann Limpert is here to tell us about the best meals she’s had around town, and how to make the most of them. Plus, a reminder that we’ve got a special week of content coming up. From February 6 to 10, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all ...
Feb 01, 2023•21 min
The horrific murder of Catherine Fuller transfixed Washington in 1984. And now, nearly 40 years later, it’s the subject of a book by former D.C. public defender Tom Dybdahl. He convincingly argues that several innocent young Black men were unfairly convicted. He’s here to tell us about what happened — and what’s still happening. On a happier note, we’ve got some BIG NEWS. Next week, both this podcast and our sister newsletter Hey DC are going all-in on Valentine’s Day prep. Get psyched for the D...
Jan 31, 2023•26 min
Black History Month is coming up, which has a special significance in a place like D.C. Lily and Eliza Dorton, sisters and high school students, founded the DC Civil Rights Tour App, to let anyone learn more about D.C.'s Black history. Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And do you have any great tips or life hacks about living in D.C.? Tell us about them! Leave a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Lear...
Jan 30, 2023•19 min
The old Metro boss is now head of transportation in Maryland — what does that mean for DC commuters? Congresspeople are scheming to overrule local voters — how likely are they to succeed? And D.C. is running out of movie theaters. Axios Reporter Cuneyt Dil and Audio Producer Julia Karron join host Michael Schaffer to chat about how they feel about it all. As always, our Friday shows are powered by some excellent local reporting: Jordan Pascale of DCist got the scoop on Paul Wiedefeld nabbing the...
Jan 27, 2023•25 min
City Cast D.C.’s single ladies have grabbed the mic to chat about dating in D.C. Spoiler alert: it’s hard. So dating coach Erika Ettin, a.k.a. "A Little Nudge" on Instagram, is here to walk us through everything from setting up your dating profile to what you should say AFTER a date, whether it’s gone good, bad, or somewhere in between. And from the news: the American Lung Association graded D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on how they handle all aspects of tobacco. Kaela chatted with Erika for our ...
Jan 26, 2023•23 min
Did you know that D.C. is one of the worst cities for odometer fraud? Emilie Voss from Carfax says it’s making buying a car more expensive AND making all of us less safe out on the roads. Head to Carfax to get a report on your used car. Need even 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 202...
Jan 25, 2023•17 min
Mayor Bowser’s office has an ambitious plan to revitalize DC’s downtown, and a big part of it is getting remote workers back in physical offices. There’s even a bill at the federal level that would give agencies 30 days to get people back to working in-person. But the bill’s controversial, as are some other parts of Bowser’s so-called “Comeback Plan.” John Falcicchio, D.C.’s Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, is here to break it all down. We've been covering the Comeback Plan in...
Jan 24, 2023•25 min
Like a lot of people, we love cats! But if you’re a bird or a squirrel, our purring four-legged friends are also furry little killing machines that are wreaking havoc in the District. So some enterprising scientists in D.C. decided the solution starts with counting all the cats, and Jacob Fenston, environmental reporter at WAMU, is here to tell us what they found. Need even 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...
Jan 23, 2023•16 min
It’s been yet another rough week for Metro and its safety commission, and this time it seems like they want to go for some couples counseling. Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve and City Cast DC Contributor Dan Reed join host Mike Schaffer to talk about that, plus the new, ambitious Maryland Governor and how D.C. might subsidize e-bikes for residents. As always, our roundups are powered by some of the excellent local reporting D.C. has: Justin George from the Washington Post explains WMATA’s mediation...
Jan 20, 2023•21 min
This will be a surprise to no one: airports are loud. Which maybe means you’re not that sympathetic to someone who bought a house next door to one and realized they didn’t like the sound. But Dan Brendel from the Washington Business Journal has been reporting on the situation around Dulles Airport and it turns out to be a bit more complicated. He’s here to tell us about the science of noise mapping and what it means for those unfortunate neighbors. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign ...
Jan 19, 2023•18 min
In an effort to increase public safety, D.C. police launched what they’re calling the Nightlife Task Force. Axios DC’s Chelsea Cirruzzo is here to explain what it is and how it affects D.C.'s nightlife culture. Also, we need your help! We're interviewing Bill Nye (yep, Bill Nye The Science Guy) about growing up in D.C.! Send us your questions! You'll probably hear them in a future pod AND see them in our newsletter segment. Subscribe now so you don't miss it. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at ...
Jan 18, 2023•16 min
Here in D.C., cannabis is mostly established — folks know how to use it and where to buy it. But what about psilocybin mushrooms? People use mushrooms for all kinds of reasons and Melissa Lavasani, CEO of the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, explains how to safely get started exploring mushrooms in D.C. Also, BIG NEWS: We’re interviewing Bill Nye — yep Bill Nye The Science Guy — very soon and would love your input! Did you know he grew up in DC? What else would you like to know about him? Email u...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min
2023 is off to a grim start on the crime front, most recently with the shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake on Saturday morning. We cover that, the mayor’s new economic plan, and our dream versions of the Nats’ Racing Presidents mascots. As always, our Friday News Roundups are powered by stellar local reporting: Mitch Ryals of Washington City Paper has everything you need to know about the Karon Blake shooting. Karina Elwood of the Washington Post breaks down Mayor Bowser’s five-year economic pla...
Jan 13, 2023•24 min
The most damaging female spy in US history operated out of an apartment in Cleveland Park and used to do ops at the zoo. Now she's been released from prison. Journalist Jim Popkin has a new book on Ana Montes’ 17 years as a spy for Cuba, and he’s here to share her story — and maybe pass along some tips about DC-area spycraft. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We wanna hear YOUR stories about finding love — or trying to — in D.C. Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654 and you might hear y...
Jan 12, 2023•24 min
The Maryland legislature is back in session for a new term, and there’s one topic that residents have gotten onto the agenda: weed regulation. Voters approved legalization in the November election. Hannah Gaskill of the Baltimore Sun is here to explain how legislators plan to regulate it, and fast. Our newsletter Hey DC is going to keep following this story, so subscribe to stay up-to-date! Twitter is also a great place to follow us. We're at @citycast_dc. And we’re working up a week of episodes...
Jan 11, 2023•13 min
Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman just put out a controversial list of predictions for D.C.’s restaurant scene this year. Like Georgetown is cool again? And speakeasies are out? Plus, why does she hate espresso martinis!? 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 202-642-265...
Jan 10, 2023•23 min
A jury has convicted a D.C. police officer of murder in the case of Karon Hylton-Brown. Another officer was convicted of trying to cover it up. Mitch Ryals from Washington City Paper has been covering the twisting case and is here to tell us about it — and what it says about the state of policing in the District. 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-r...
Jan 09, 2023•23 min
It’s a new year! But we’re still talking about familiar storylines: Football ineptitude, January 6 fallout, and the fate of central Washington. We discuss the rollout of the new Washington Commanders mascot, the latest Capitol trial updates, and a new plan to populate D.C.’s downtown. Check out these articles, that fueled this Friday episode: Colleen Grablick’s very sassy report on Major Tuddy. Rachel Weiner and Spencer Hsu’s coverage of the Proud Boys trial jury selection. Cuneyt Dil on getting...
Jan 06, 2023•28 min
District Taco just announced that it’s planning to expand across the East Coast, from New Jersey to Florida, and it’s just the latest DMV-born fast-casual spot to explode like this nationally. We’ve got Sweetgreen, Cava, Call Your Mother is going national soon. Why is DC such an incubator for this style of restaurant? City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break it down, and we’re also talking to the co-founder of the new Indian fast-casual eatery RASA about his journey. Check out Montgom...
Jan 05, 2023•24 min
Today, Bridget and Mike tackle a question that needs an answer: Is D.C. considered ‘The South’? And if not, what part of the country DOES it best fit in? Need 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 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023•23 min
2023 is going to be our year! At least if all of us, and our neighbors, and city leadership pay heed to the New Year’s resolutions featured in this episode. Thanks to all of you who sent in your thoughts. We were blown away by the response! A lot of you also got in touch via our morning newsletter Hey DC. Be sure to subscribe to become a part of that community. And you can also join in by following us on Twitter, at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature even more of you on the show! Share your ...
Jan 03, 2023•22 min
Today's episode is related to our NYE resolution to follow through even more on listeners' pitches! Like this episode, which we originally aired in August: What happens when neighbors band together and transform a section of asphalt in their own backyard? Bridget Todd meets up with Tyrone Goodwyn, who explains the history of Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. and how it became Bloomingdale’s secret urban oasis. That's it for our holiday content! Need more news from us? Then subscribe to our ...
Dec 30, 2022•15 min
