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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

For day two of the City Cast DC Love Kit, we're here with dating coach Erika Ettin to break down all your District-specific questions. Like should you date across the river? And how do you avoid having dates that feel like job interviews? Erika, a.k.a. A Little Nudge, has all the answers.Plus, we’re hiring!! We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team ASAP to work on selling sponsorships for our podcast and newsletter. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the job, apply 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

Valentine's Day means couples trips. City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break down all the best deals in the area this February, plus some solid solo travel options.Plus, yes, this week is the D.C. Love Kit, but love is often coupled with heartbreak. We’ve already got the Metro down as a top spot for public crying. What else you got? Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654, or email us at dc@citycast.fm.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another week where crime stories are in the headlines. Dan Reed from Greater Greater Washington joins us to talk about why this is happening and what it means for how the city operates. Plus, the Reeves Center is getting a facelift, and how do we define D.C.’s sports culture?As always, our news roundups are powered by some awesome local journalism: Katie Mettler and Justin George from the Washington Post were all over the Potomac Avenue Metro Station shooting. Tristan Navera of Washington Business Journal explains what’s going on at the Reeves Center. 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

Legendary science broadcaster Bill Nye has recently moved back home to D.C, where he was born and raised. Here’s here to tell us about growing up in D.C., his favorite spots, and how it helped make him into the Science Guy we all know and love.Also, next week, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about love. Yes, we’re going to help you plan out your Valentine’s date or trip, but we’re also talking friendship, dating fails, and embracing your alone time. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a day, and get your friends to as well. And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your D.C. love story with us (Met your soulmate? Went on a hilariously tragic date? Really connected with the city one day? Made a friend in an unexpected way? We want to hear it all) in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. You can also email it to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washingtonian just put out its list of D.C.’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, for the first time since before the pandemic. And unsurprisingly, COVID-19 changed a lot about the D.C. food scene. Food Critic Ann Limpert is here to tell us about the best meals she’s had around town, and how to make the most of them.Plus, a reminder that we’ve got a special week of content coming up. From February 6 to 10, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about companionship, D.C. dating fails, sexy spy stories, and more. Subscribe now to both this podcast and our newsletter at dc.citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The horrific murder of Catherine Fuller transfixed Washington in 1984. And now, nearly 40 years later, it’s the subject of a book by former D.C. public defender Tom Dybdahl. He convincingly argues that several innocent young Black men were unfairly convicted. He’s here to tell us about what happened — and what’s still happening.On a happier note, we’ve got some BIG NEWS. Next week, both this podcast and our sister newsletter Hey DC are going all-in on Valentine’s Day prep. Get psyched for the D.C. Love Kit from February 6 to 10. We’ve got travel recs, dating advice, friendship advice, and more. And we’d love your suggestions too, so call in with what YOU want to hear. Our number is 202-642-2654. Or email us at dc@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black History Month is coming up, which has a special significance in a place like D.C. Lily and Eliza Dorton, sisters and high school students, founded the DC Civil Rights Tour App, to let anyone learn more about D.C.'s Black history.Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.And do you have any great tips or life hacks about living in D.C.? Tell us about them! Leave a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The old Metro boss is now head of transportation in Maryland — what does that mean for DC commuters? Congresspeople are scheming to overrule local voters — how likely are they to succeed? And D.C. is running out of movie theaters. Axios Reporter Cuneyt Dil and Audio Producer Julia Karron join host Michael Schaffer to chat about how they feel about it all.As always, our Friday shows are powered by some excellent local reporting: Jordan Pascale of DCist got the scoop on Paul Wiedefeld nabbing the Maryland transportation secretary job. Cuneyt Dil from Axios explains the new attacks on D.C. Home Rule. Martin Austermuhle breaks down the disappearance of movie theaters in DCist. 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

City Cast D.C.’s single ladies have grabbed the mic to chat about dating in D.C. Spoiler alert: it’s hard. So dating coach Erika Ettin, a.k.a. "A Little Nudge" on Instagram, is here to walk us through everything from setting up your dating profile to what you should say AFTER a date, whether it’s gone good, bad, or somewhere in between.And from the news: the American Lung Association graded D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on how they handle all aspects of tobacco.Kaela chatted with Erika for our newsletter Hey DC too. Sign up now (if you haven't already) so you don't miss out on more cool content.And do you have any "local" tips on living your best life in D.C.? Leave us a voicemail about a cool hack you've found, or navigation tips, or anything (!) by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices