Recently, the New York Times put out an itinerary of how to spend 36 hours in D.C. And our team of locals had some feelings on it! So we’ve got some alternate recommendations for the next time your family is in town. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with ...
Dec 13, 2023•22 min
Recently, D.C. police helped bust a fentanyl distribution ring with global impact, and the two-year investigation all started after a young mother here in D.C. died of an overdose. NBC 4’s Mark Segraves is here to explain why fentanyl is becoming a more serious problem in the District, and how it affects you even if you don’t use the drug. Check out these City Cast DC episodes we mentioned: The Viral Mass Thefts Worrying D.C. Shoppers How Social Media is Propelling D.C.'s Youth Homicides Want so...
Dec 12, 2023•19 min
Some recently closed restaurants blame crime as a main reason they're closing — but the stats are a little less clear. The man behind the Eat DC social accounts is here to explain what’s up. Read more here on the RAMW testimony to the DC Council. And sign up to be a member of City Cast DC! You’ll get ad-free listening and other members-only perks. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And...
Dec 11, 2023•13 min
We’re talking about a new surveillance program with D.C. and the feds that’s supposed to target crime. Plus Axios’ Mimi Montgomery breaks down a crazy house explosion in Arlington. And some new policies on everyone’s favorite subject: Snow days. Check out all the great local reporting that powers our roundups: Fox5 has you covered on the new surveillance cameras. Mimi Montgomery from Axios explains the house explosion in Arlington Monday night. Fox5 explains why Fairfax is maintaining its old sn...
Dec 08, 2023•22 min
A new D.C. effort aims to crack down on open-air drug markets. It’s the city government's latest attempt to grapple with the rise in homicides and other crimes. But is this kind of drug dealing actually tied to the spike in violence? Meagan Flynn of the Washington Post has been covering the effort, and she joins us to get the lay of the land Plus become a founding member of City Cast DC! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertisin...
Dec 07, 2023•17 min
When the temperature drops, it can be tempting to cozy up inside if you don’t love the cold. But Jade Womack of Clockout DC is here to tell us about the fun, charming things to do around town this winter. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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. Le...
Dec 06, 2023•14 min
D.C. is a special city. There’s so much to do, see, and taste here. And with so much to experience, we wanted to narrow it down to the most transformative of what the city has to offer. In this final installation of our inaugural City Cast 6 awards, we’re diving into the categories of food and drink, business, and sustainability. If you missed part one of this series, listen here or at dc.citycast.fm/podcasts. The politics winner especially is going to blow your mind. Plus become a founding memb...
Dec 05, 2023•25 min
It’s our first annual list of the City Cast 6: A half-dozen people who have changed D.C. in 2023, for better or worse. We’ve assembled a panel of experts and today we’ll hear them vet folks our listeners picked as finalists for honorees in Politics, Literature, and Music. To listen to part two of this series, where we select winners for the categories of Food & Drink, Business & Development, and Sustainability, click here, or go to dc.citycast.fm/podcasts. Plus, at the end of the episode...
Dec 04, 2023•30 min
Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that ought to matter to you even if you don’t live in Alexandria. Teo Armus of the Washington Post will help explain why. Plus, we're chatting about a new debate over closing Metro for repairs. And we’ll be ending with a special segment sponsored by the Heurich House, about their annual Christmas Markt which begins tonight! As always, our roundups are powered by the fantastic local re...
Dec 01, 2023•24 min
A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it sounds like a great idea in a city where a dozen or more candidates are apt to divide up the vote in a Council race. Who could be against it? It turns out, quite a few folks! Alex Koma from City Paper is here to walk us through Initiative 83 and its antagonists. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our newsletter by beco...
Nov 30, 2023•19 min
To call the police or not call them? D.C. is exploring alternative emergency responses in the city. How would they work and what would they do? Gloria Gong, Executive Director of the Government Performance Lab at Harvard University is here to explain. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our newsletter by becoming a member! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with ...
Nov 29, 2023•21 min
Have you ever wondered how long it would take to visit every metro stop on the Metro? Well, these three friends don’t have to wonder. On July 17th, they became DC transit experts after completing a metro speed run — that is, seeing how fast they could get to all 98 stops on the D.C. metro. They’re here today to explain what they learned along the way, and how D.C.’s system compares to other major cities. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout ...
Nov 28, 2023•22 min
Holiday shopping season is stressful, to say the least. Luckily, Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC is here to make this time of year a little bit brighter by breaking down D.C.’s holiday market scene. Become a founding member of City Cast DC today! You’ll get ad-free listening, exclusive members-only perks, and most importantly, play a role in helping us stick around long-term. Sign up right here. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. And we’d love to feature you o...
Nov 27, 2023•15 min
This week, President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in honor of Thanksgiving. Last year, we had so much fun talking about the ins and outs of the White House Turkey pardoning - how the turkeys are chosen, where they come from, Where they stay in D.C., and where they go afterwards, that we wanted to revisit it. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023•12 min
A group of anonymous property and business owners are trying to block a homeless shelter in the West End, and they’ve already delayed the opening once. The gang is chatting about that, plus what Giving Tuesday, coming up next week, means for DC. Plus, y’all had a lot to say about our underrated restaurants episode, and we took a deep dive into some of your suggestions. As always, our roundups are powered by all the great local reporting going on: Michael Brice-Saddler has all the details for the...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min
DC has built a ton of housing over the last 20 years, but it’s mostly been in a small number of neighborhoods — and the city still has a big housing shortage. Why did it develop like this? And what’s next? GW University’s Leah Brooks studies this for a living, and she’s here to talk to us about some pretty remarkable new research. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to fea...
Nov 20, 2023•17 min
D.C. is suing a bunch of landlords over a program that may be costing you money. Plus, remember when we talked about the FBI moving to Maryland? Well, things have taken a turn for the more complicated. And why are climate protesters targeting the National Gallery of Art? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and the Washington Post’s Justin William Moyer are here to wrap up the week. Our roundups wouldn’t be possible without all the local reporting that happens across the city: Check out Justin’s work rega...
Nov 17, 2023•27 min
Metro is considering building out a Blue Line Loop (the Bloop), and a lot of us are excited about it! But one GGWash contributor thinks the plan is seriously flawed. He lays out his concerns and suggestions for a better path forward. And at the end of the episode, stay tuned for a quick and fascinating interview about the new Pasha Homes development on Kennedy Street NW. Learn more here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertisin...
Nov 16, 2023•23 min
Pickleball is taking over the nation. But not everyone is so happy to see the sport take off - it’s causing disputes between players and homeowners. WAMU’s Matt Blitz joins us to explain what’s going down. Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newslett...
Nov 15, 2023•14 min
Who’s that behind you? Are you being followed? It’s not paranoia because if you’re in D.C., there’s a non-zero chance that you’re being tailed. Former CIA agent Lindsay Moran tells us how to spot a spy in D.C., whether it’s your neighbor, best friend, or that guy hitting on you at the bar. Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here befor...
Nov 14, 2023•21 min
Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17. Recycling in D.C. is confusing. Just last week the District launched a first of its kind drop off program to recycle batteries. But does sorting and cleaning your recyclables actually make a difference? Charlotte Dreizen says yes! Recycling is worth it and explains the ins and ou...
Nov 13, 2023•22 min
The FBI has finally said where it’s moving — a decision that could have a big impact on the shape of the D.C. area. The Wizards and Capitals are asking for a ton of city money to spiff up their stadium. Plus the team discusses what’s up with restaurants charging credit card fees. City Cast DC Producer Julia Karron and City Cast Contributor Dan Reed join us to give us the rundown. Check out another episode we did on the infamous FBI headquarters And be sure to check out the amazing local reportin...
Nov 10, 2023•25 min
In 1906, a group of entrepreneurs set out to create an upscale Black suburban community in what is now Chevy Chase. It never happened — and, eventually, even the outrageous tale of how powerful locals subverted the plans was lost to the ages. Historians Neil Flanagan and Kimberly Bender have reconstructed the history, and they're here to tell us how a century-old injustice still shapes who lives where in Washington’s suburbs. We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recogniz...
Nov 09, 2023•21 min
It’s Eastern Market’s 150th anniversary this weekend, and we're here to talk history, favorites, and what’s on tap for the celebration. We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Als...
Nov 08, 2023•13 min
It’s Election Day! But in the District this year that’s pretty boring. So we’re looking ahead to a 2024 race that is already getting pretty heated: for the shadow senator role. What is a shadow senator and why should we care? City Paper’s Alex Koma explains what the job is, why Senator Michael D. Brown is in the hot seat, and who is gearing up to challenge him next year. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast?...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min
Would you let a 16-year-old vote? Rockville is considering it, and it’s actually on the ballot tomorrow. Becca Fulton is one of the teenagers behind the movement, and she explains why she thinks students deserve the right to vote. Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up...
Nov 06, 2023•17 min
We’re joined by Virginia Public Radio’s Michael Pope to talk about the elections in Virginia and what they mean for you. Plus, we dig into winter forecasts and new D.C. eateries on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand. As always our roundups are powered by the fabulous local reporting around the city: Virginia Public Media has this handy election guide We covered how the acorn abundance could lead to a nutty winter in our newsletter. Check out Michelin’s Bib Gourmand recommendations here. Want some more DC n...
Nov 03, 2023•26 min
You might not think of NoVa as a data center hub, but it is! And it’s possible it’ll expand even more in the coming year. But not if residents have THEIR say. WAMU’s Margaret Barthel is here to tell us why this is such a big deal. And at the end of the episode, we’ve got a short but mouthwatering conversation with Food & Friends and Whisked by Jenna about the Slice of Life pie sale. Buy or sell some homemade pies and help feed local families in the process. Learn more at SliceOfLifeDC.org. W...
Nov 02, 2023•19 min
D.C. is a great arts city, even if it doesn't always get the shine it deserves. And once you start paying attention, the variety of options can be a little overwhelming. City Paper’s arts editor Sarah Marloff is here to recommend five productions you NEED to see this month. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hope...
Nov 01, 2023•15 min
There’s an alarming stat floating around – that D.C. needs to shuffle around more than 16 million dollars in funding to cover local cops’ overtime pay. DCist’s Jenny Gathright is here to fill us in on how we got here. Plus, we talk about Halloween etiquette in D.C. and a popular Reddit thread about what makes our neighborhoods special. Stick around at the end of the episode for a special sponsored segment by Urban Pace, about the beautiful Loggia Townes homes for sale in Cleveland Park. Learn mo...
Oct 31, 2023•29 min
