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City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. 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. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm.
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. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 20min
Your DC Summer Essentials
School’s out, the first big holiday of the summer is past us, and it feels like endless days of humidity lie ahead. So we sat down with food and travel writer Tim Ebner to lay out your perfect summer bucket list for 2024, from one-off events like pig racing (yes you read that right) to the quintessential D.C. summer activities we often take for granted.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 9th episode:BabbelPaintCareInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jul 8, 2024 • 12min
Where’s the Best Coffee In DC?
There are so many places to get coffee in DC, it’s a real cafe hot spot. And digital creator Domonique Panton of As Told By Dom is making it her mission to visit every single one in D.C.Here’s her guide to the best underrated cafes in the District. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode:Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement DistrictDistrict BridgesBabbelWant some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jul 5, 2024 • 50min
Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About
City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how Bridget Todd's story stacks up against the rest.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 5th episode:
Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District
District Bridges
Eagle Bank
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jul 3, 2024 • 13min
DC’s Secret Oasis
Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. is a great place to spend your 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting our episode with Tyrone Goodwyn, who helped transform the space from asphalt into a hidden gem.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 3rd episode:Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement DistrictDistrict BridgesBabbelInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jul 2, 2024 • 18min
Rats Invade Dupont Homes, Office Conversions, and Swimming in the Anacostia
What’s happening with converting D.C.’s office buildings, rats in Dupont Circle apartments, and swimming in the Anacostia River? To get into all of it, City Cast’s Julia Karron and Ashe Durban join the show to roundup the weekend.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 2nd episode:Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement DistrictDistrict BridgesEagle BankInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jul 1, 2024 • 25min
Your Guide to July In DC
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community.Happy July everyone! July in DC has a lot to offer, despite the oppressive weather. Our hosts Mike Schaffer and Bridget Todd are here to talk about what to do when it’s hot and muggy and gross out this month.For even more tips on how to make the most of July in DC, check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month. If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges Main Street Manager at U Street, Lindsey Hicks, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 1st episode:Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement DistrictDistrict BridgesAnd City Cast DC is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREReach us at dc@citycast.fm. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jun 28, 2024 • 25min
Police Drones, New Bike Trails, and Melting Lincoln
DC police are getting drones, DC bicyclists are getting a new trail, and Abraham Lincoln has melted! Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma and City Cast’s Julia Karron join the show to round up the week. Join us for our next live taping at Metrobar DC! 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 June 28th episode:Casey TreesPaulson & Nace PaintCareBabbelInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jun 27, 2024 • 24min
Why Georgetown Doesn’t Have A Metro Stop, And Other Explanations
If you live on the Red Line, you know it’s been a summer of Metro closures — which makes it a great time to check out one of our favorite early City Cast episodes. We sat down with Metro historian Zack Schrag and transit planner Matt Johnson to talk about one of my favorite pastimes: Making up fantasy Metro lines that can get you exactly where you want to go. Or, at least, talking about why they can’t quite happen in real life. Join us for our next live taping at Metrobar DC! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Learn more about the sponsors of this June 27th episode:Casey TreesLive NationEagle Bank BabbelInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jun 26, 2024 • 16min
Is Crafting The New Drinking?
Did you spend a bunch of money on craft supplies in the early parts of the pandemic that you never really used? Whether you’re an aspiring crafter or a seasoned pro, Madeleine Odendahl, founder of Merry Pin, the city’s first crafting bar and cafe, says D.C. is a great place to get your craft on. 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 June 26th episode:Casey TreesLive NationPaulson & Nace Eagle Bank Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Jun 25, 2024 • 16min
Why Metro is Extra Slow Right Now. Plus, Compass Coffee Backlash, and DC's New Library
A D.C. coffee shop is alleged of kicking anti-union efforts into overdrive, the heat is making Metro slow its roll, and the Folger Shakespeare Library is reopening.To get into all of it, CityCast’s Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and Cuneyt Dil from Axios join the show.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 June 25th episode:Casey TreesLive NationSmithsonian Folklife FestivalPaintCareInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654