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City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. 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.
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Jul 14, 2022 • 16min
Drink Up. The War of the Rosés is Here
Until July 31, more than 20 D.C. restaurants are participating in a friendly competition called War of the Rosés. The premise is simple: whoever sells the most rosé chooses the charity of their choice that the proceeds go to. We sat down with founder Ralph Brabham to discuss how D.C. residents can do their part.You can find more information on the War of the Rosés here, and you can follow the competition through their Instagram.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletterWe’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 2026422654
Jul 12, 2022 • 18min
Dan Snyder: The Least Popular Man in D.C.
You’ve probably seen the ugly headlines about Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. Most recently, he’s been … negotiating … with Congress about when and how to testify about the toxic work culture he allegedly created on the team. But Snyder’s been an unpopular figure in D.C. for years now. In this episode, sports columnist Mike Wise shares some strong opinions about the guy and how he’s run D.C.’s once-most-beloved sports team.Want more Snyder background? Check out this Politico piece by our host Michael Schaffer. And to stay up-to-date on the latest, subscribe to our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter at @citycast_dc.You can also share your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.
Jul 7, 2022 • 17min
Go-Go Is D.C.'s Official Music. Should It Be?
Go-Go has been THE sound of D.C. since the late 1970’s. In 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser designated it the official music of the District. But what happens when an art form that's intended to be subversive is embraced by those in power? Hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd discuss what Go-Go means to both of them, how it's influenced their perspective on the city, and if Go-Go could go national.Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletterWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654
Jul 5, 2022 • 20min
What Is The Fate Of The Purple Line?
D.C.’s metro system was built for getting in and out of the city. Traveling across it, east to west, is not so easy. The Purple Line was supposed to help with that by connecting Bethesda, Silver Spring, University of Maryland, and New Carrolton. But it’s been in the works for decades and has cost taxpayers millions more than it was supposed to. Investigative Reporter Eric Cortellessa covered the drama behind the delays. He tells us why the project is taking so long, and who is to blame.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletterWe’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 2026422654
Jun 30, 2022 • 17min
Potty Parity: D.C.’s Fight For Public Restrooms
D.C.’s a champ when it comes to great public spaces, but public restrooms, not so much. Thankfully, the D.C. Council has proposed a plan to inch towards potty parity, and Jonathan Katz knows all about it.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_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 2026422654
Jun 28, 2022 • 12min
What The Roe Reversal Means For D.C.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, saying abortion rights should be left to the states. But what happens when the place you live isn’t a state? Kaela Roeder from Street Sense joins us to explain what D.C. can expect in the future because of this decision.And as promised from our newscast, here's more info on the CPD Action protest happening on Thursday.Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter.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
Jun 21, 2022 • 2min
Launching June 28!
Introducing City Cast DC — the fun, connected, and slightly wacky row house neighbor you wish you had.
