City Cast DC

Washington is full of world-famous tourist sites, but there are so many hidden gems you’ve probably never heard of. Today, we’re sitting down with Clockout DC’s Jade Womack to talk about lesser-known spots where you can take the out-of-towner who thinks they’ve seen it all. For more details about the Heurich House Christmas Markt, go here. And our sister newsletter Hey DC has tons more event and neighborhood recs for you. Subscribe now. And while you’re at it, follow us on Twitter too, 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.

For some reason, we all just take it for granted that every Thanksgiving, the White House pardons a turkey. Have you ever stopped to think about how the turkeys are chosen? Where they come from? Where they stay in D.C., and where they go afterwards? We found out for you, and learned more about turkey personalities than we ever thought possible.Also, big news, our first-ever live taping is one week away. Come hang with us as we record our weekly news roundup, at Union Market’s Politics & Prose, on Nov. 30. More details here. With the holidays around the corner, I bet you’re looking for suggestions on how and where to shop local. Sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC for all the inside info.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.And we’re collecting New Year’s resolutions for D.C. Leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654, and mention your name and your hopes and goals for the city in the new year.

In March 1977, a group of Hanafi Muslim gunmen took 149 people hostage in Washington, D.C. Marion Barry was shot. A Howard journalist was killed. But today, almost no one remembers the siege. With a big new book that drops today and has already drawn rave reviews, author Shahan Mufti is out to change that.You can find Mufti’s book, American Caliph: The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Also, follow us at @citycast_dc.And we’re collecting New Year's resolutions for D.C.! How would you like to see the city change and improve? Leave us a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

D.C. has a ton of bookstores with their own personalities. So how can you possibly pick one? Coralyn Maguigad, who’s been exploring every bookstore in the District, gives us her tips.Plus, check out this recent roundup, where we talk about the sidewalk vending controversy.For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us at @citycast_dc.

DC Council this week agreed to overhaul the city’s ancient criminal code, but not everyone’s thrilled about it, including the mayor and police chief. Plus, we’re talking Thanksgiving plans, and where to watch the World Cup.Our roundup relies on local journalism. Here’s what we pulled from this year:  NBC Local’s piece about D.C.’s new criminal code DCist’s guide to World Cup viewing around town Hey DC’s list of Thanksgiving dinner spots And if you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, check out our episodes about Union Station’s $10B facelift and traveling to Dulles via the Silver Line.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.And a reminder that you can enter our holiday giveaway anytime before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Call 202-642-2654, and leave a voicemail about your hopes and dreams for D.C. in 2023 and you could win two free tickets (entry and a beer) to the Heurich Christmas Markt.

The Washington Commanders are looking for a new home. They currently play at the much-maligned FedEx Field in Landover, MD. But could they ever return to the District at the old RFK Stadium site? Sports columnist Rick Snider tells us why it’s not as far-fetched as it seems.And we're doing a holiday giveaway!! You can win two free tickets to the Heurich House Christmas Markt by sending us a voicemail about your D.C.-focused New Year's Resolutions. How do you want to see the city improve in 2023? Tell us, by calling 2026422654, and you'll be entered into the raffle.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME)We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.

Ruth Tam and Patrick Fort, the team behind WAMU’s Dish City, join us to chat about all things D.C. food. Whether it’s Old Bay on crabs, the history of D.C.’s Chinatown, or half smokes and pupusas, we’ve got you covered.And we're doing a holiday giveaway!! You can win two free tickets to the Heurich House Christmas Markt by sending us a voicemail about your D.C.-focused New Year's Resolutions. How do you want to see the city improve in 2023? Tell us, by calling 2026422654, and you'll be entered into the raffle.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.

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 should it be? Hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd discuss what Go-Go means to both of them, how its influenced their perspective on the city, and if Go-Go could go national.Sign up for our morning newsletter for more cultural tidbits like this. And we’re gearing up for our first live taping ever!! Come meet the team and see how the sausage gets made at Politics & Prose’s Union Market location on November 30. More details here.And we’d love to feature you on the show! We’re collecting New Year’s Resolutions (never too early to set some intentions!). What are your hopes and dreams for D.C. 2023? And how do you plan to help achieve them? Leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

Dulles Airport used to be in the middle of nowhere. But 21st century suburban sprawl caught up to the Space Age airport — and as of this month, so has Metro. Will people use it? We’re talking to Washington Post transportation reporter Lori Aratani about the airport’s future — and her secret tips on how to navigate the place. To find out how to reuse and recycle some of your second-hand household goods, check out the District’s new website.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.

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine delivered yet another blow to Dan and Tanya Snyder as they apparently prepare to sell the Washington Commanders. Sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed join us to talk about how the latest investigation details could affect the Commanders’ sale. We’re also talking election results in Maryland and Virginia, and about a wonky D.C. policy about sidewalks.As always, our Friday roundup is powered by great local journalism:  Commanders called out for statement criticizing AG Karl Racine (WashPo Local) Election results and analysis for DC, Maryland, and Virginia (WashPo Local) Vendors unite to decriminalize unlicensed street vending in DC (WTOP) Sign up to testify at the DC Council public hearing on sidewalk vending before 5 p.m. on Monday.There’s the news, but for more D.C. events and community, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us on Twitter 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.