City Cast DC

We’ve all been there. You’re out and about when nature calls. And if you’re in D.C., this could be especially bad news because there aren’t a ton of public bathrooms in the city. But there’s new legislation that might get D.C. to what Jonathan Katz calls “potty parity.” To learn more, here are some resources Jonathan recommends: The Big Necessity, by Rose GeorgeNo Place to Go, by Lezlie LoweThe American Restroom AssociationAnd for some non-potty related news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us at @citycast_dc. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fentanyl is a national crisis, and the D.C. area is no exception. But the communities bearing the brunt of it here are different compared to the rest of the country. As the FDA pushes to make narcan, the life-saving antidote to opioid overdoses, available over the counter, Axios DC reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo is here to tell us what harm reduction specialists say about the problem and how we can all help. DBH offers a full range of behavioral health services. To learn more, call the 24-hour Access Helpline at 1-888-793-4357. Read the full LIVE.LONG.DC. plan here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is pushing back hard on two D.C. bills and many local leaders are … letting them? City Cast DC Contributor Dan Reed and Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve join the show to talk about this wrinkle in the fight for statehood. We’re also talking about the best apps for tracking metro and Logic’s new rap album, which is an homage to the DMV.As always, our roundups are powered by stellar local reporting: Josh Jacobson’s Twitter spat with Sen. Michael Brown. Jordan Pascale’s eulogy for MetroHero at DCist. Logic breaks down the trailer for his new album, College Park. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been in Adams Morgan recently, you’ve probably seen the aftermath of attacks on local businesses. For example, Retrobottega on 18th street had its glass doors smashed in just yesterday. It’s alarming! But business owners and local leaders aren’t taking it lying down. Today, we’re looking at what they’re doing to protect themselves and the community.Do you live or hang out in AdMo? Let us know what you think about the recent break-ins by emailing us at dc@citycast.fm or leaving us a voicemail at 202-642-2654. And as you heard, we're also starting to share daily "DC life hacks," so we'd love any tips you might have!Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Lerner, the 97-year old patriarch of the family that owns the Washington Nationals, died this week. But the team has been on the market for months — meaning it’s already a moment of transition for the organization. Who’s likely to own the team? And what will it mean for the city in general? Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post is here to talk about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine’s Day! We asked all of you to share your love stories, and boy did you deliver. Here are some of the stories we received, plus love letters from our team to D.C. Also, mark your calendars for our next live taping! We’ll be recording our weekly roundup on March 1, at Politics & Prose Union Market. More details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-cast-dc-live-podcast-taping-tickets-530214785697 If you liked this episode, be sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Our editor Kaela regularly features stories from D.C. residents, plus she’s got event listings and news to liven up your D.C. experience.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

911 is no joke to Dave Statter. The longtime D.C. investigative reporter is the man behind some huge scoops on how the District’s emergency-call center has dropped the ball — and what it could mean for you.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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 [HYPERLINK AS tel:2026422654]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s roundup, the Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins us to chat about the plan to clear the McPherson Square encampments, the D.C. Council’s take on the gas stoves controversy and the best places to cry in the District.As always, our news roundups are powered by local reporting: Marissa Lang on the plans to clear McPherson Square. Jessica Ruf explains everything related to gas and electric stoves in the District. And you know you want to work with our stellar team. Apply here to be City Cast DC’s Senior Account Executive! And that wraps up our D.C. Love Kit! What did you think? And what other themed weeks do you think we should do? Email us at dc@citycast.fm or leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654 with your thoughts. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete without some solid date ideas. We’re joined by Clockout DC’s Jade Womack to walk us through a ton of romantic and not-so-romantic options. One of those includes tickets to Sofar Sounds, and City Cast listeners can get a discount of 10% off with code CITYCASTDC.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. Love Kit Day 3 is all about friendship. Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco has been researching friendship, and she shares some tips from her book “Platonic”. Let’s be real: we could all use some advice on how to build friendships in this transient city of ours.And leave us a voicemail at 2026422654 with your own D.C. love story (whether or not it worked out), and you may be featured in an episode next week! The more bizarre, the better. For more local loves and gripes, sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices