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Jamie Raskin is a Congressman from Maryland — but he’s also a DC Native and one of the District’s champions on the Hill. This month, he’s the author of a bill to terminate Donald Trump’s takeover of the police department. In a GOP Congress, passing it may be a stretch, but Raskin stopped by for an interesting talk about just how political figures like him can oppose the administration’s unprecedented surge into hometown Washington. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 21st episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

For the past week, we’ve seen videos take off online of ICE agents arresting people, dragging them into cars, and driving off. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus has been tracking those incidents and answers every question you might have about what we know about ICE in D.C., their involvement with MPD, and what’s ahead. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 20th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

It’s been one intense week since Trump seized control of DC’s police force and sent in the National Guard. In the days since, the city has seen arrests, protests, and growing fear. WAMU's Alex Koma has been on the ground covering and he’s here to break down what’s happened so far and what’s next for DC. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

On Friday, the D.C. government claimed a small victory after a hearing over the latest twist in Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Washington’s police. But the details aren’t quite so clear-cut: Yes, D.C.’s police chief is still in charge, but it looks like the feds may still be able to order local cops to violate D.C. laws. There’s another hearing this week. National Security Attorney Brad Moss is here to break down where the case stands, and the current legal state of play with all those other federal forces on D.C. streets. Also, we’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE

The Washington Post’s Olivia George joins the show to chat about the federal takeover of DC law enforcement: on the streets, in politics — where city officials from the mayor on down are sticking with a muted response — and online, where locals have been reacting in a wild variety of ways. And in a member’s only segment, we’ll get into the Trump administration’s latest edict on the Smithsonian, and check in on how the Trumpification of DC culture is proceeding.  We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 15th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Backroom Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Youth crime in D.C. is front and center in Donald Trump’s claims that the city is a dangerous hellscape. He’s not the first politician to raise the issue: Mayor Muriel Bowser has also pushed for curfews to counter the alleged spike. But is it true? And if so, what kind of policies are the best way to keep kids out of trouble and residents out of danger? We talked to Georgetown University crime expert Eduardo Ferrer. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 14th episode: ⁠Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week⁠ ⁠Rock & Roll Hall of Fame⁠ ⁠Backroom⁠ ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

In the two days since Trump announced his takeover of DC’s police, we’ve been struck by how the city is responding. Yes, there’s anger and sadness and fear, but also…action. Free DC is a longtime advocacy group that’s been behind a lot of the fervor this week. While many people were shocked by the announcement, Free DC has been preparing for this exact moment. We called up a Free DC organizer - who we’re calling Joe at his request to protect his privacy - to get into how the group is fighting back, what’s working and what’s not, and what’s next. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Backroom Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We answer all of your questions about Trump's rambling and shocking press conference announcing that he's deploying the National Guard to D.C. and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department. NBC 4’s Mark Segraves — who has been covering Trump’s threats to take over DC since his first administration — joins us to break down where D.C. goes from here. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Backroom Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Everything is expensive! And D.C.'s economy is suffering. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still find love and plan some great dates on the cheap. The great Jade Womack, also known as Clockout DC, has D.C.’s best date spots for around $15 or less. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 11th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Backroom Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Washingtonian’s Andrew Beaujon is here to chat about Trump's continued culture war on D.C. and his latest threats to take over the District, dolphins in the Potomac, and a segment sponsored by District Bridges about this August’s best party. In our members-only fourth segment, we’re talking about a new D.C. auditor’s report regarding housing and getting folks back on their feet. 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 $10 a month.  If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 8th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group District Bridges Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE