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It’s the City Cast 6 – our end of year awards for DC’s most influential people. Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler, Axios’ Anna Spiegel, and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed join the team to decide who influenced DC in 2024, for better or worse.The City Cast 6 is presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace.It’s our year-end membership campaign! Member support is critical for helping us tell the stories that connect you to this city we all love. Become a member today, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We’re talking about DC’s Amazon Prime deserts, some crime stories the region ought to be talking about, and a big change at Dulles.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 6th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Trinidad is one of DC’s last truly affordable neighborhoods. Writer Austin Graff and local yoga studio owner Erica Koster are here to tell you how that came to be and how to get the most out of a visit.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 5th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Trump is on his way back to the White House in January. So how is the city preparing and what does another Trump presidency mean for D.C.? The Washington Post’s Emily Davies explains what’s next for everyone from federal workers to the Council.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 4th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It’s December, which means if you procrastinate, it’s time to rush to get folks gifts for all the holidays coming up. There’s a ton of local gifts to get people excited, and the City Cast team is here to help break down what you should be buying.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 3rd episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTRestaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It’s getting chilly, the holiday season is here, and that means it’s December in D.C.! Our team is here to give you all the tips and tricks to have the best December ever, from ice skating at the Sculpture Garden to noshing on soup dumplings.Check out 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 December 2nd episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTIf you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire Walker, learn more here.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It’s almost cocktail week in DC – the perfect time to take yourself on a solo date. But it can be a little daunting figuring out where to go, and what to do,  so the city cast team is here to talk through tips and tricks for going out alone in the District. Places mentioned in this episode:Showtime LoungeLyman’s TavernRed DerbyLast Call BarJackie Lee’sBar CharleyWant 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 November 27th episode:Restaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

November 2024 has been a month with a good amount of headlines it’s fair to say. In the barrage of national news, some of which obviously has a very strong local impact, you might have missed some big D.C. headlines. The City Cast DC team is here to get you up to speed.ICYMI:  A New Plan to Fix DC’s 911 Call Center DC Needs a ‘Real’ Chinatown DC’s Best International Grocery Stores 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 November 26th episode:Restaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It’s Thanksgiving! And there’s so much to be thankful for. Including pardoning turkeys! So we’re rerunning a chat that our host Bridget had with Beth Breeding about what happens for one, sometimes two, lucky turkeys every year.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.This episode originally aired November 22, 2023.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode.Restaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonRonald Reagan Building and International Trade CenterInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

We’re talking about the latest twist in DC’s ludicrous sports-gambling saga, the big news about the Washington Spirit soccer team, and ways you can have the best Thanksgiving ever.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 November 22nd episode:Luray CavernsRestaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE