City Cast DC

After a couple of years of alarm, crime in D.C. is down. But we don’t really know why! We’re talking to Lindsey Appiah, D.C.’s deputy mayor for public safety, about her theory of the case — and what she thinks we need to do now.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 August 5th episode:Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)

DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak’s officially taken over Union Station, there’s a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up train service, and we’ve got City Paper’s Best of DC. Washington Post reporter Meagan Flynn joins the team to break it all down.Learn more about the Catherine Fuller murder 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 $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 2nd episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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.August is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of month for DC. But even if you hate it, you have to ride it out, so the gang’s all here to talk through fun things happening around town. Plus, we've got tips to get through the swampy heat, from basics like carrying bug spray to pro moves like taking advantage of free National Parks on Aug. 4. and some tips to get through the swampy heat. Once you’re done listening, check out our Hey DC newsletter article for even more tips about how to make the most of August in D.C.If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire Walker, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 1st episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Montgomery County Public Schools just announced that pickleball will be a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. So in anticipation of more thunking and thwacking around the DMV, we’re revisiting our conversation with WAMU’s Matt Blitz last fall about how the trendy sport is causing a pickle in Northern Virginia.Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more D.C. news, as well as events and fun facts. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The city is trying to buy up vacant lots to repurpose them, but have they made a mistake somewhere along the way? Plus, would you, yes YOU, run to represent your neighborhood without pay, and what are the best breakfast sandwiches around? The CCDC team is here to break it all down.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 July 30th episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tony Willliams became D.C. mayor at a time of crisis in 1998 and was credited with turning around the city government during his eight years in office. Well, now we’re at another moment of anxiety about Washington’s future, and we figured we’d check in with him about just how screwed we are — and what he thinks we oughta do 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 July 29th episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In today’s roundup, we’re talking about how the Nethanyahu visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about the 2024 DMV Made Festival.If you want to hear more about the Old Georgetown Board’s outsized influence, check out our episode about how this group got its power, and how it uses it.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 July 26th episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

There’s more conflict over DC’s weird sports-betting system — and it’s worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the city government is doing its job. The Washington Business Journal’s Alan Kline is here to explain what’s up.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 July 25th episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Axios reporter Mimi Montgomery discusses the surge in dognappings in DC, targeting French Bulldogs. The emotional toll on owners, advice for pet safety, and precautions against purchasing stolen dogs are highlighted in the podcast.

DC held its annual restaurant awards, the RAMMYs, on Sunday, and the City Cast team is here to debrief the wins and losses. Plus, DCA is getting five new flights, and UMD released an earth-shattering new report about escalator etiquette. 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 July 23rd episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE