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City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it.Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DC’s crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. It’ll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City Cast DC, consider this your official invitation to listen in.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 17min
The DMV’s Weirdest Mall is Closing
As of this week, most of the Crystal City underground shops are shutting down for good. The owner of Total Party, a store that’s been there for nine years, joins us to talk about when the Crystal City Mall thrived, why it’s died, 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 $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode:Mosaic Theater CompanyBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTLuray CavernsInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 25, 2024 • 28min
Cap One Arena Facelift, &Pizza Apologizes, and New NatGeo Museum
We’re talking about the new Capital One Arena plans for downtown with the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler, the controversy over a Marion Barry-themed snack, and the new NatGeo Museum of Exploration.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 October 25th episode:Urban PacePaulson & NaceMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 24, 2024 • 25min
'We Were Bored': Teen Girls Kick Man to Death
There’s a trial going on in a case that has transfixed the city. A group of teenage girls are accused of beating a disabled man to death because they were bored. Keith Alexander from the Washington Post was in the court and is here to talk us through the story. 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Mother's Outreach Network Founder and Executive Director, Melody Webb, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 24th episode:Urban PacePaulson & NaceMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 23, 2024 • 34min
What To Know Before You Vote on Initiative 83
There’s not a lot of competitive races on your November D.C. ballot, but there’s a very interesting referendum that could go either way: Initiative 83, which would bring ranked choice voting to the District, and open up our blue city’s primaries to independent voters. Brian Strege is one of the organizers of the initiative, and Dierdre Brown has been campaigning against it. They’re here to tell us why we should vote their way. 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 October 23rd episode:Urban PacePaulson & NaceMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
The Metro Monster and Other Creepy DC Myths
D.C.’s got plenty of ghost stories. But do you know about the creepy, mythical cryptids roaming our forests and city tunnels? Producer Ashe Durban is here to enlighten you.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 October 22nd episode:Urban PacePaulson & NaceMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 21, 2024 • 38min
‘Love is Blind’ Turns Up the DC Drama
“Love Is Blind DC” episodes 10 and 11 dropped on Netflix last week and D.C. really turned up the drama. Turns out one of the most beloved men on the show has kids he didn’t disclose? And multiple couples break up before they even get to their weddings. Aja Drain is back to chat through the details. Warning: Spoilers ahead.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 other sponsors of this October 21st episode:Urban PacePaulson & NaceMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Oct 18, 2024 • 26min
How to See the Pandas, Encampment Clearings, and Whistleblower Payout
Axios’ Cuneyt Dil joins the team to talk about D.C. 's clear-out of homeless encampments, a city government whistleblower lawsuit, and what you need to know about the new pandas. 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 October 18th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offMake All Votes CountInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
Oct 17, 2024 • 25min
Should DC Stop Project Pipes?
For the last few years, Washington Gas has had a scheme to replace pipes all over D.C. in the name of safety. What could be wrong with that? Well, according to the people behind Stop Project Pipes, the real plan is to keep D.C. dependent on a fuel the city has vowed to move away from. City Paper’s Alex Koma has been covering the issue and is here to explain. 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 October 17th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off
Oct 16, 2024 • 41min
The Local Stories About To Go National
Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from D.C.'s own Julia Karron along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake.City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offLooking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Oct 15, 2024 • 31min
Monica From ‘Love is Blind DC’ Dishes
If you’re keeping up with the new season of Love is Blind set in the District, you know the couples have moved from their pods and are adjusting to their real lives around the DC area. The couples have all experienced ups and downs, especially Monica Davis, who was blindsided by an infidelity scandal on the show. But Monica says even after everything, she’s still redefining fairytales. 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.If you enjoyed the interview with Melody Webb, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of Mother’s Outreach Network, learn more here.Learn more about the other sponsors of this October 15th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
