Home Rule Under Attack, Plus RIP Movie Theaters

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 Maryland transportation secretary job. Cuneyt Dil from Axios explains the new attacks on D.C. Home Rule. Martin Austermuhle breaks down the disappearance of movie theaters in DCist. 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices