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Mar 7, 2025 • 27min

Bowser Surrenders BLM Plaza, NoVa ICE Raids, and Cherry Blossoms

Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and the Washington Post’s Teo Armus join us to talk about the end of Black Lives Matter plaza, immigration raids around DC, and the latest in Cherry Blossom branding.Plus, City Cast CEO David Plotz is speaking this week at Cleveland Park Library about podcasting, local news, and how CCDC got started. Register here for the March 11 event, which starts at 7 p.m. 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 March 7th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2025 • 24min

DC Tackles Impending Unemployment Crisis

Mayor Bowser’s town hall on Wednesday hit a nerve with the city. NBC4’s Mark Segraves was there, and he’s here to give us the play-by-play of what Bowser had to say.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 March 6th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2025 • 16min

The Best (and Most Underrated) Happy Hours in DC

With everything going in DC lately, it’s understandable if maybe you’re feeling like having a few drinks on a budget. Ann Limpert, food editor for the Washingtonian, is here with the best DC happy hours where you can knock back a few responsibly, and in moderation of course. 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 March 5th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2025 • 22min

How Virginia is Dealing With Federal Layoffs

We’ve talked a lot about what Trump and Musk’s gutting of the federal workforce means for the District, but what about nearby Virginia? Michael Pope, a reporter with Virginia public radio and the host of the Virginia Pressroom podcast has been following the story and is here to break it 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 March 4th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2025 • 25min

Is Higher Ridership Enough to Save Metro?

Is Metro screwed? It’s a question that has less to do with trains and stations than with budgets and balance sheets. Wyatt Gordon wrote extensively about Metro’s challenges for Greater Greater Washington and he’s here to walk us through the wonky details. 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 March 3rd episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2025 • 28min

DC Budget Crisis Fears, Washington Post Tumult, and Renting Chickens

We’re talking about the potential DC disaster in Congress’ new budget and we’re talking about what the latest Washington Post tumult means for DC. Plus, everything you need to know about renting chickens in the DMV.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 February 28th episode:The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 33min

Your Guide to March 2025 in DC

It has been a long and cold winter, but things are finally looking up. The temperatures are in the 60’s this week! Sunset is finally past 6 pm! Hallelujah. The City Cast DC team is here with recs to make sure you don’t squander this upcoming month of warmth and sunshine, including outdoor workout classes and places to drop your compost.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 DC community. For even more tips on how to make the most of March in DC, check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month.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 February 27th episode:The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2025 • 18min

How Federal Layoffs Are Changing DC Restaurants

Another week, another layer of confusion for federal workers: this time in the form of an email telling them to list their accomplishments … or else. Amidst all the chaos, so many employees are looking for their next gig. Maybe even in the restaurant industry. Axios’ Anna Spiegel is here to break it down for us. 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 February 26th episode:The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 25, 2025 • 20min

Life Hacks For New Parents in DC

DC can be a hard place to raise kids. So how can new parents make the most of life in the District? Courtney Whittington, founder of the group DC Area Moms, is here to share her tips for new parents in 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 February 25th episode:The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 24, 2025 • 22min

Will the Kennedy Center Survive Trump?

The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott is here to tell us the ways Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center could do massive damage — but maybe not the exact damage a lot of people are predicting.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 February 24th episode:The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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