The deal to move the Capitals and the Wizards to Virginia isn’t looking good. Last week, both VA’s senate and house removed language about adding an arena to the state’s budget, potentially killing the deal for good. Michael Pope from Virginia Public Radio is here to explain where everything went wrong and if this plan still has a chance. Want to stay up to date on everything DC? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, f...
Mar 12, 2024•18 min
A few years ago, D.C. set up its own crime lab to process evidence and help investigators work cases faster. After fumbling multiple cases, the lab embarrassingly lost its accreditation last year. Now, part of the operation is coming back online. Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma is here to explain what it means for crime in the district. Want to stay up to date on everything DC? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, fo...
Mar 11, 2024•15 min
D.C. Council passed two major bills this week — one that’s supposed to fight crime, and another that deals, yet again, with restaurant service charges. Plus, the Artomatic show opens today, transforming an empty office building downtown. Emily Davies of the Post and Anna Spiegel of Axios are here to explain. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC to get hip to all the latest from around the city. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Interested in ...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min
There’s an epic fight over the redevelopment of the public library in Chevy Chase —- a fight that involves affordable housing, NIMBYism and historic preservation. The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn is here to explain why it might give a glimpse into the future of development in D.C. After the interview, senior executive producer Priyanka Tilve joins for a conversation sponsored by Alliance Francaise, about the organization’s exciting summer opportunities. Check out Alliance Francaise at francedc...
Mar 07, 2024•23 min
GambetDC, the District’s sports betting platform, is marred with issues. So much so that the city was willing to find a new contractor. But it turns out that maybe they’re too late and will have to stick with Intralot for another year. We chatted with Danny Funt last year to discuss why GambetDC was a mess in the first place. 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. Inte...
Mar 06, 2024•16 min
It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but throughout the early 20th century, the Smithsonian acquired more than 280 human brains as a part of racist eugenics studies. More than a quarter of the brains still held by the Smithsonian today belonged to people in the DMV. Now, a Smithsonian task force says those remains should be repatriated. The Washington Post's Nicole Dungca is here to explain the reporting that triggered an investigation. After the interview, our executive producer Priy...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min
The days are finally feeling longer, it’s greener outside, and we’ve got an estimate for peak cherry blossom and it’s in this month! Welcome to March! We’re talking through some event and activity recommendations to take advantage of the good weather. If you loved Kaela’s recommendations for bars, why not check out some underrated ones we talked about in a recent episode? 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-fr...
Mar 04, 2024•17 min
Mayor Bowser has a plan for a wild future of downtown D.C., The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler is here to tell us all about it. Plus, City Cast contributor Dan Reed gives us the latest on an abortion ballot initiative and Senate shakeup in Maryland politics and finally a possible catnapping in Foggy Bottom. 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. Interested in ...
Mar 01, 2024•24 min
The MLK library is home to D.C.'s People’s Archive, a living breathing collection honoring the city's cultural, social, and political history. Program Coordinator Maya Thompson and Archivist Derek Gray join us to explain how the archive preserves and celebrates Black History, and why right now, that's more important than ever. After the interview, senior executive producer Priyanka Tilve joins for a conversation sponsored by Alliance Francaise, about the organization’s exciting summer opportunit...
Feb 29, 2024•24 min
D.C. could be “ground zero” for office distress, AKA expensive downtown office buildings sitting unused and empty. And It could have big impacts for all of us, because D.C. relies on office taxes for revenue. So if office values go down, we’ve got a big problem. Emily Wishingrad, reporter at BisNow, has been covering the story of what D.C.’s office distress means for the city. Check out more of Emily’s comprehensive reporting on this topic. And if you want to support those impacted by the WAMU l...
Feb 28, 2024•17 min
The Washington Post’s Teo Armus explains why some Virginia unions have come out against the plan to move the Capitals and the Wizards to Virginia. Plus, we pour one out for DCist shutting down and what it says about the state of media, and why it seems like polyamory is on the rise in D.C. Plus, after the interview, City Cast CEO David Plotz joins us for a conversation sponsored by Urban Pace, the mid-Atlantic leader in development real estate services, about the new Ebenezer Row homes in Capito...
Feb 27, 2024•32 min
On Friday, public radio station WAMU announced that it was killing its local news site DCist. Fifteen journalists lost their jobs, adding even more casualties to a job market that has seen steep cuts over the past year. Reporter Martin Austermuhle, who spent more than a decade with WAMU and DCist, is here to tell us what happened, and what it means for the city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find mor...
Feb 26, 2024•21 min
There’s another recall campaign, this time against Ward 1 councilmember Brianne Nadeau. NBC4’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us about it. We’re also talking about the wild new security measures going up in local stores to try to curb theft. Plus: Oysters! City Cast’s Ashe Durban explains last year’s record catch in the Chesapeake. 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 We’re also on Twitte...
Feb 23, 2024•24 min
The plan to move D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams to Virginia is one of the biggest stories of the year — one that’s potentially devastating to downtown D.C., and one that has led to all kinds of recriminations in local politics. The Washington Post has published a big, behind-the-scenes look at how the decision went down. Reporter Sam Fortier is here to tell us about it. Plus, after the interview, City Cast CEO David Plotz joins us for a conversation sponsored by Urban Pace, the mid-Atlantic ...
Feb 22, 2024•25 min
It's still that time of year when the weather is gloomy and nights are long, and it can be hard to seek out social activity and fulfillment. City Cast newsletter editor Natalia Aldana is here with Shannon Vyvijal of the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness for an important conversation about the prevalence of loneliness in D.C. and how to fight it off. Here's where you can find the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness's work, follow them @endsocisolation on X, or visit th...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min
The Chinatown Walgreens was hit by armed robbers eight times in a year. It’s a story that seemed to be a symbol of Washington’s worries about lawlessness. But this week, it took a crazy turn. Rather than a random crime, police now think it was an inside job. NBC4’s Jackie Bensen is here to tell us what’s in the court docs on this wild story. 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 ...
Feb 20, 2024•15 min
Could VA Senators actually kill the plan to move the Wizards and the Capitals? For once, Washingtonians are rooting for the NIMBYs. Michael Pope from Virginia Public Radio is here to bring us up to speed. Plus, a safety push in Chinatown, and a debate over what makes a dive bar good. 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 We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we’d love to fe...
Feb 16, 2024•25 min
The D.C. area is about to get a new airport — in Manassas. An old private-aviation facility is in the process of converting into a hub for actual airline flights, adding a fourth option for local flyers seeking a bargain or looking for a better route. Jared Foretek covered the story for Inside NoVa and he’s here to explain what happens next. 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 ...
Feb 15, 2024•12 min
D.C. is a unique place to make friends. It was recently named the loneliest city by the Chamber of Commerce. Last year, we sat down with psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco who wrote the book on friendship - literally - to share some tips on how to make friends in D.C. 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, hop...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min
If you committed to dry January, you might be ready for a nice cocktail. Luckily, D.C. is a great bar city. Raman Santra, creator of the super popular account @BarredInDC, that covers D.C. bar news and happenings, is here to help us determine some of D.C.’s most underrated bars. 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,...
Feb 13, 2024•24 min
Could a street musician have driven D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams out of town? That’s the takeaway from a wild Washington Post piece by Erik Wemple. Erik is here to tell us all about the feud. 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. Learn mor...
Feb 12, 2024•17 min
As a recall campaign gets going against a top police reformer, the D.C. Council is on its way to passing a tough crime bill. Plus, the mayor really wants a football stadium, and we’ve got a bunch of Black History Month recommendations. Check out our previous episodes on D.C.’s carjacking spree and drug-free zones. 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 We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @...
Feb 09, 2024•24 min
A bunch of new environmental proposals in DC could change the way you drive, bike, and even cook. Jacob Fenston from WAMU is here to give us the lay of the land. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Feb 08, 2024•18 min
D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city. Journalist Candace Montague has been talking to parents who lost children about their experiences and what can be done. 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 featu...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min
We’re LIVE at The Square Food Hall to bring you our guide to February in DC. Jade Womack of the Clockout DC instagram account talks us through which activities are worth braving the cold for this month. Become a member of City Cast DC to get bonus content (like from our live taping!) and first dibs on live events. Sign up here for just $8/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 w...
Feb 06, 2024•24 min
D.C. is on the verge of passing a new traffic law that's supposed to actually stop people from speeding in the city. It means your car could be booted even if your tickets are all paid, but proponents say that’s a necessary price to pay after a year with 52 traffic fatalities. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil explains whether this will actually make D.C.'s streets any safer. 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 ...
Feb 05, 2024•19 min
The Washington Post’s Emily Davies and City Cast contributor Dan Reed join us to talk about carjackings, whether D.C. should tear down Capital One Arena, and — even though it’s cold outside — the newest calendar of outdoor concerts once it warms up. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at noon and the taping, featuring Jade Womack of Clockout DC, begins at 1 pm. RSVP...
Feb 02, 2024•25 min
February is here, and heart-shaped decor is everywhere. We wanted to have a whole episode dedicated to Valentine’s Day planning! Cornelia Poku is here with some suggestions for people who love Valentine’s Day, hate Valentine’s Day, and everyone in between. Follow Cornelia Poku (@blackgirlsexploredc) on Twitter for more amazing DC recs. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and ch...
Feb 01, 2024•15 min
People in D.C. aren't shy about talking about how much they make. And D.C. recently passed a law requiring employers to post salary ranges, which will go into effect this June. Last March, we chatted with Hannah Williams, the woman behind the Salary Transparency TikTok account, about why she covers salary transparency, why it’s important and what she wants to see in these kinds of salary transparency laws. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The ...
Jan 31, 2024•18 min
Crime is on everyone’s mind, a bunch of CVS’ are closing in DC, and the owner of the Washington Wizards and Caps is defending his decision to move the teams out of D.C. The City Cast DC team is here to break down a crazy week in news. Check out our previous episode about DC’s massive new crime bill. It goes to a vote on Feb. 6. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at...
Jan 30, 2024•29 min
