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DC is currently a snowy winter wonderland. And on cold days like these, you don’t have to just stay in your apartment. Clockout DC’s Jade Womack is here to clue you in on DC’s most underrated indoor activities.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.Learn more about the sponsors of this January 7th episode:Call2RecycleInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Lamond was the head of the intelligence unit for the DC police — until he was indicted on charges that he helped the Proud Boys before January 6. He was finally convicted last month, and the Washington Post’s Tom Jackman watched the case unfold. He’s here to tell us about Lamond, and what the trial says about extremism and law enforcement. 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 advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 2025! A lot happened in DC over the last week and a half, and we’re here to round up what you missed. We’re talking about crime: It’s down. We’re talking about a new football stadium: It might be going up. Plus, will you turn right on red this year? The team is here to discuss whether a law that isn’t really enforced will be followed at all.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.Learn more about the sponsors of this January 3rd episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of the new year can be hard for some folks. It’s still cold out, and the holidays are over. Lucky for you, some of us here at City Cast DC love and thrive in the January energy, so today the gang is here to give you everything you need to make January 2025 your best yet.Also! Check out our daily newsletter Hey DC’s take on what to do this month. And if you're finding our recs helpful, please consider becoming a member to help us stick around long-term.If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to our City Cast DC community.Learn more about the sponsors of this January 2nd episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Times may know NY, but do they know D.C.? Their guide to 36 hours in D.C. had our local team reeling a bit, and we hopped on mic to share some thoughts, feelings, and differing opinions on where to send your family next time they come to town.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.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 30th episode:Paulson & NaceBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrifting in the DMV often means finding all kinds of treasures, but the landscape can be hard to navigate. To help with this journey, we brought in Sidney Hui, owner of Disco Loft, to give you our guide for thrifting in D.C. 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.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 26th episode:Paulson & NaceBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eating out in D.C. doesn’t have to break the budget. Big Schlim’s food reviews will show you how to eat well in D.C. – and get you hungry while you scroll. He joins us to highlight some of his spots for what he calls a “light pocket meal.”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.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 23rd episode:Paulson & NaceBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about the fate of RFK — the stadium, that is. We’ll also talk about DC culture in the second age of Trump. And can a restaurant ban twenty-somethings?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. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 20th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DC Council just wrapped its 2024 session by passing a flurry of bills dealing with everything from pets in apartments to teens in detention. Meagan Flynn covers the Council for the Washington Post and is here to tell you what your elected reps are up to. 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.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like every other day there’s a new, hip spot opening up in the alleys near Union Market. But the long and bizarre history of DC’s alleys dovetails with the city's complex relationship with race and class and power. Historian Kim Prothro Williams has literally written the book on DC’s alleys and she joined us in April to share how the history of Washington is all about the streets behind the streets.Like what we do? Please consider becoming a member! It’s just $8/month and you get ad-free listening, a weekly events guide, and the satisfaction of supporting local journalism. And while you’re at it, sign up for our free daily newsletter Hey DC.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 18th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices