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No matter where you live, summers in D.C. are brutal. But do you know what it feels like to wake up in a nylon tent when it's like this? Street Sense vendor Chris Cole does, and she says it’s the summers, not the winters, that are the hardest to handle. In this episode that originally aired last August, she shares her story. Call 311 if you need help or information on heat exposure and resources to deal with it. Here are some ways you can help D.C.’s unhoused communities. And be sure to check out Street Sense’s comprehensive reporting on this issue. We’re also on Instagram at @citycast_dc, and you can leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654. Call us!!

It’s been a deadly summer in DC so far. 12 kids have already died from gunfire this year. Emily Davies, reporter at the Washington Post, has been covering this troubling and complicated story. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

On Friday, the Washington Commanders gained a new owner — and the city lost a collective enemy. Defector Media's Dave McKenna, a man who spent years chronicling the lows of the Dan Snyder era, is here to talk about what it was like to watch Snyder’s reign end — and what we should expect from Josh Harris, the new owner who fans have been greeting like a hero. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

D.C. has a new Police Chief. Will she find a solution to the District’s crime surge? How does her appointment change the politics of the crime bill? City Cast’s Julia Karron and Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington talk it out. Plus, we breakdown the future of ranked choice voting and where to watch the Women’s World Cup! Check out the local reporting that powers our roundups: Peter Hermann and Emily Davies of the Washington Post have got your primer on the new Police Chief. Martin Austermuhle at DCist has the scoop on the future of ranked choice voting in the District and Arlington. Friend of the Pod Chelsea Cirruzzo from Axios breaks down where to watch the Women’s World Cup. Want some more DC news? Then you should sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

Washington is on the cusp of a new stadium debate: The Commanders, now under new ownership, want out of Landover, and the mayor wants to bring them back to the old RFK Stadium site. But it’s not a slam-dunk. Even if you ignore the question of who pays for it, plenty of people don’t think a football stadium is the best use for one of the city’s few open parcels of land. The Washington Post’s Sam Fortier is here to explain who’s who. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

July is Disability Pride Month, and we need to talk about the accessibility of D.C.’s spaces. One in four adults in D.C. have a disability and more than one in 10 have a mobility disability. Still, D.C. businesses are struggling to get up to snuff on accessibility. Kristin Duquette, Former Team USA swimmer, Truman Project fellow, and D.C. resident breaks down why and what we can do about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

The Lotus and Water Lily Festival is in full bloom over at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and will be running until July 22nd, where you can catch the iconic lotuses. It’s one of Cornelia Poku from the instagram Black Girls Explore DC, favorite spots in the city. She joins us today to tell us all about it. More details about KAG’s Lily and Lotus Festival here. Plus, sign up for our morning newsletter for more D.C. news, and follow our Twitter at @citycast_dc. We’d also love to feature you on the show! Share your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

There’s an ugly fight going on about terrible conditions, tenant protests, and questionable evictions at an apartment building in DC’s Brookland neighborhood — and it raises questions about just what your rights are as a tenant in Washington. Morgan Baskin from DCist has been covering it and is here to tell us what’s going on. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Check us out 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.

DC Council passed emergency crime legislation in its last meeting of the session. Will it actually quell the rising crime stats across the city? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma are here to talk about that, plus potential new routes on the Metro, and what may be the best bathrooms in the region. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

The McMillan Sand Filtration Site is about to emerge as the Reservoir District, rebranding a part of town that for years, was the focal point of the city's most annoying debate. Mike Neibauer from the Washington Business Journal is here to tell us what the new development, with a huge swathe of townhouses, retail and office space, will look like. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

Fringe Festival kicks off today! It’s an exciting annual event that highlights the local theater scene, but … it’s in Georgetown, famously one of the most annoying neighborhoods to get to. Or maybe that’s an unfair rap! Local guide and City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff is here to tell us why Georgetown is worth your effort, and what you should see, eat, and drink once you get there. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

If this is your least favorite time of year for D.C. weather, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s been hot, sticky, and humid the last few weeks. And you’re probably looking to be near some water. Whether you’re a lake person, a river person, or an ocean person, local travel guide Tim Ebner has got you covered. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

The city is pushing ahead with plans to build a controversial homeless shelter in a former George Washington University dorm. It’s on a block with 2 hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, and Michael Brice-Sadler from the Washington Post is here to tell us how residents, advocates, and business owners in the area all feel about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

The Canadian wildfires are likely to keep smogging up our air on and off through October. The team is here to discuss cheap air filter alternatives, whether Metro’s new branding strategy will make you more likely to ride, and best ice cream spots in the DMV. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

This fall, DC will open its first new neighborhood high school in decades. Harold McCray, the new principal of MacArthur High School, joins us to share how you pick a mascot and traditions for a brand-new school — and why he thinks parents should enroll their kids ASAP. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

There's a big debate happening in Shaw over potential new condos at 1515 Ninth Street NW. A local developer wants to replace the vacant building and parking lot with a six-story-high building. But some residents see the development as a "monstrosity" that will ruin the neighborhood. Today, two neighbors with different perspectives hash it out. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Just text “DC” to 66866. Do you live in Shaw and have strong opinions about the proposed condo development? Leave us a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

CAVA just went public, to huge success in the market. District Taco announced this year that it wants to go national soon. CYM is going national already. D.C. has SO MUCH success as an incubator for fast-casual spots! Why!? City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here, as well as one of the co-founders of the Indian fast-casual eatery, RASA to dig into it. Pun intended.

Hundreds of people showed up to a Montgomery County school board meeting this week, protesting the LGBTQ+ books in the curriculum. Plus, there’s a lot of uproar over Qatar potentially investing in the D.C. sports franchise that owns the Wizards, Mystics, and Capitals. And for some fun at the end, we’ve got Fourth of July events for you. Check out the local reporting that powers our roundups: Axios DC’s Chelsea Ciruzzo is all over the MoCo School Board protests. Candace Buckner of The Washington Post has some FEELINGS on sportswashing. And subscribe to our newsletter Hey DC to get the scoop on local Fourth of July events. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

This week has brought still more ugly workplace sexual misconduct allegations in the case of John Falcicchio, who was Mayor Bowser’s indispensable top aide until his abrupt resignation in March. Alex Koma from City Paper is the reporter behind one of the scoops, and he’s here to tell us what’s happening — and what it may say about just what sort of office culture exists around D.C.’s mayor. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

Traffic fatalities in D.C. are up 50% this year. But enforcement is way down. Now, the city is sending out texts and mail to high-risk drivers, to remind them to obey the law. Jordan Pascale, transportation reporter at WAMU, is here to explain why D.C.’s traffic enforcement is so haphazard and what’s being done about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

Lime broke its D.C.-area record for e-scooter and e-bike trips in May, with 430,000 trips. It’s proof of the thing we’re all feeling: that these new forms of transportation are everywhere. What does that mean for the culture, the look, and the feel of D.C.? Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. What do you think of the scooters around D.C.? Leave us a voicemail about that or any other D.C.-related thoughts by calling 202-642-2654.

Bears! They’ve been spotted in Rockville, Hyattsville, Arlington, Roosevelt Island, and Northeast D.C.’s Brookland, where neighbors called animal control about a bear they named Franklin, after the street where he was roaming. Lauren Crossed from the Humane Rescue Alliance is here to explain why the bears are hitting urban neighborhoods, and what to do if you see one. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Just text "DC" to 66866 to subscribe. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

In this week’s roundup, Cuynet Dil from Axios DC and City Cast contributor Dan Reed are here to chat about the latest in the troubling saga of John Falcicchio, the top mayoral aide who abruptly left his job this spring. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a draft budget bill that includes a bunch of riders that would change how we drive, go to the doctor, and regulate cannabis sales. And Montgomery County is up in arms over an app that allows people to rent private pools. Check out this local reporting that informed our chat: Cuneyt Dil has reported extensively on the Falcicchio investigation Check out Martin Austermuhle’s piece about the GOP draft spending bill The Washington Post has covered the Swimply drama in Montgomery County For more D.C. news, please sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC by texting “DC” to 66866. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Washington is the rare city where locals have three airports to choose from. And even if you’re aiming to buy tickets just based on price, it’s not always that simple to figure out what works best. Scott Keyes, the founder of Going — formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights — is here to walk us through the secret strategies of Dulles, National, and BWI. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

The DC public library is officially kicking off its annual dinosaur roar competition. In the past, the contest has been so popular it’s gone global, and the children’s librarian behind the whole thing, Elaine Pelton, explains what that says about our city, and how you can join the competition. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can subscribe by just texting “DC” to 66866. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Today we’re all about festivals — summer in D.C. is full of them, and Nicole Schaller from District Fray is here to tell you which ones to hit, which to skip, and how to get the most out of them. This is the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide, presented by Clyde’s Restaurant Group, where we help you make sense of summer’s overwhelming options for how to spend your days. Check out the other two episodes here: D.C.’s Best Outdoor Movie Screenings Why You Need to Visit Anacostia Park Listen to our episode covering the failings of D.C’s 911 system. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. The official summer guide may be over, but our newsletter editor Kaela is always putting together content like this in our newsletter. Subscribe by texting DC to 66866.

There’s a big fight going on over adding more flights to DCA — which side should you be on? Plus, Britt Peterson is here to talk about her Washingtonian expose about the scandal that brought down Casa Ruby, a once-celebrated refuge for Trans kids in D.C. And City Cast DC’s Priyanka Tilve is here with some Juneteenth events you gotta attend. Check out these stories that fueled our episode: Cuneyt Dil from Axios has the latest on the DCA fight. Britt’s piece about Casa Ruby is a must-read. Subscribe to our newsletter Hey DC for event suggestions! Just text “DC” to 66866. Also, here’s your DC Life Hack: You can get free access to the NYTimes and Washington Post through the DCPL website. All. you need is a library card. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The fight for statehood has been a longstanding wish for residents of the District. Will D.C. get it? Who is against it? And what would it look like if the District got it? D.C. broadcast legend Kojo Nnamdi gives us his perspective on what D.C. statehood could look like if it’s granted. This episode won a Dateline Award, from the Society of Professional Journalists. It was one of three awards we won from the organization this week. Thank you for your continued support! Subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey DC for more hot takes from our D.C.-loving team. All you have to do is text “DC” to 66866. 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. is in prime season for snake sightings. That might sound a little scary for some, but local wildlife educator Caroline Seitz says they're more afraid of us than we are of them. Her love for the scaly, slithery creatures is infectious, and she explains what to do when you see one. Text “DC” to 66866 to subscribe to our newsletter Hey DC. Our editor Kaela has a brilliantly curated list of news, events, and cool features every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C. has one of the most dynamic parks around. It’s bigger than NYC’s Central Park, and you can roller skate, go boating, or even take a class. Richard Trent is the Executive Director of Friends of Anacostia Park and he tells us what it has to offer. This episode is part of our Summer Entertainment Guide series, presented by Clyde’s Restaurant Group. We’ve also got guide content in our newsletter. Be sure to subscribe here, or by texting “DC” to 66866. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc

Did you know that Dave Thomas Circle — that weird, notoriously chaotic triangle-shaped block out in Northeast where there used to be a Wendy’s — was never actually officially designated Dave Thomas Circle? Now there’s a plan to give it a new name and redesign the space. Maura Brophy runs the NoMa Business Improvement District and she tells us what‘s in store for the space. Got a name you think would work? Submit it here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

It’s hazy out there! We chat about what to do about the Canadian smoke spreading across D.C. Plus, Congress has some thoughts on voting rules in the District. And of course, it’s pride month, and CCDC contributor Dan Reed has been reading up on that month’s local history. As always, our Friday episode is fueled by local journalism: Capital Weather Gang is all over the haze and smoke status around the city. WAMU’s got you covered on what went down with Congress. Check out all the local Pride events in the city. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text “DC” to 66866 to subscribe. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C.’s craft brewery scene is young, but prolific. There are 16 craft breweries in the city, and it’s home to the largest percentage of Black beer brands in the U.S. So where should you start with your tastings? Kim Bender, the CEO of Heurich House and Executive Director of the D.C. Brewers Guild is here with recs. Plus, we’ve got a room full of beer lovers with us at this live taping at Right Proper’s Brookland location. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. For more D.C. news, be sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can even just do it over messaging! Text "DC" to 66866 to subscribe. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C. residents voted to phase out the tipped minimum wage, and it’s finally now happening, but gradually and confusingly. In the meantime, what’s happening to prices? What does the service charge mean? And are you still supposed to tip? Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian is here to walk us through it all. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. And 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 202-642-2654.

Grab your blanket and popcorn, because we’re kicking off our Summer Entertainment Guide series by talking about outdoor summer movies! Which has the best location? Which has the best movies? We ranked them so you don’t waste your time going to the wrong ones. We’ll have more Summer Entertainment Guide episodes for you the next two Tuesdays, all presented by Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Be sure to tune in! Also, check out our episode on the Reeves Center development. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card.

Moon Rabbit, the award winning restaurant that was at the base of the Wharf’s Intercontinental Hotel, closed down abruptly two weeks ago. The Washington Post reports that the shocking closure might have been the hotel’s attempt to union bust the staff’s labor organizing efforts. In the fallout, chef Kevin Tien legally got ownership of the name Moon Rabbit, and his recipes. We chatted with him about his search for a new D.C. location, and his reflections on D.C.’s restaurant industry so far. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. 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 .

On this week’s CCDC roundup, we’re talking crime on the Metro, more drama around the name of our football team, and — now that it’s summer — we’re breaking down places to swim. Thanks to this local reporting that helped inform this episode: Check out the Washington Post’s reporting on Metro crime SBNation’s got the scoop on the Commanders’ potentially changing their name again And subscribe to our newsletter Hey DC for more tips like best DC pools! Per WAMU Housing Reporter Morgan Baskin’s hot tip, check out the DC Superior Court search portal here: https://portal-dc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/Home/Dashboard/29 We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast DC an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.

DC’s police chief is moving on after just two years atop the force. It’s a moment of rising crime, Congressional meddling, and lingering worries about policing. We’re talking with Washington City Paper’s Mitch Ryals about Robert Contee’s legacy and how the city might replace him. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast DC an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

WAMU’s food culture podcast Dish City is nominated for yet ANOTHER James Beard Award this year. It’s a huge accomplishment, and in celebration, we’re rerunning this conversation about all things D.C. food, with the show’s creators, Ruth Tam and Patrick Fort. 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 survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast D.C. an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey. It’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. 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.

Did you know that D.C.’s public housing authority is the poorest performing one in the country? Yikes. The federal government gave DCHA a scathing review and some time to improve. The deadline is up tomorrow. So how is it doing? Morgan Baskin, WAMU’s Housing & Development Reporter, is here to fill us in. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

One of D.C.’s top restaurants abruptly shut down Monday under mysterious circumstances. It turns out its an issue that has to do with unions, money, and culture, and Washington Post food reporter Tim Carman walks us through it. Plus, City Cast DC contributor Dan Reed and Mike talk about D.C.’s embrace of ranked choice voting, and the scary specter of extremists on D.C.’s police force. Check out all the local reporting that powers our Friday news roundups: Tim Carman’s reporting on Moon Rabbit’s closure is must read material. Check out the DOJ’s report on Shane Lamond. Dan Reed explained rank choice voting in Greater Greater Washington. Be sure to listen to our episode about how to create your own local tour! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

Mike and Bridget sit down with “Big Tony” Fisher, from the seminal D.C. go-go band Trouble Funk. He talked about growing up in D.C., getting his start in the heyday of go-go, and what life was like for a musician back when go-go was treated with suspicion instead of being celebrated as D.C.’s official music. Plus, come to our live taping on Saturday, June 3! It’s at Right Proper’s Brookland location, and true to the venue, we’ll be talking about D.C.’s craft brewery scene. See you there! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer who called himself the Freeway Phantom killed at least six Black girls in D.C. and terrorized their families and communities. He was never caught, but veteran journalist Celeste Headlee thinks someone out there knows something, and she’s trying to get justice. Listen to Celeste’s podcast The Freeway Phantom for a deeper dive into this story. Episodes drop every Wednesday. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

Look out for all those tourists, because in a recent poll, D.C. was ranked the third best destination in the US for tourism this summer. But giving and taking tours in the District isn’t so cut and dry. Kaitlin Calogera and Rebecca Grawl, who founded A Tour of Her Own, explain what makes tours in D.C. tick, and which ones you should try, even if you’re a local. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

D.C. ranks in the top 10 cities for lead pipes. As environmental reporter Kayla Benjamin will tell you, that’s not an honor. But it’s also an expensive thing to fix — expensive enough that the mayor has cut it out of her current budget proposal. Kayla’s here to lay out where things stand and what needs to happen next. Check out our episode about Chief Contee leaving the force and what it means for MPD. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.

DC’s mayor made a trip to Congress this week and it maybe wasn’t as bad as it could have been? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and Julia Karron join Mike Schaffer to chat about that. Plus, they’re also talking about the latest twist in the push to reinvent Union Station. And the Washington Mystics season is just kicking off — we’ll discuss how to be the best possible fan. Check out all the local coverage that powers our roundups: Meagan Flynn from the Washington Post has you covered on Bowser’s trip to Capitol Hill. Washingtonian’s Jessica Ruf breaks down all the Union Station renderings. Check out our episode with Just Women’s Sports’ Kate Yanchulis all about the Washington Mystics. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

DC Council passed a first vote on the 2024 budget, and there were a lot of sticking points. Like, should transportation be free? Should there be police officers in school? Should the city be doing more to support low-income residents? Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to tell us what made it into the budget, what was cut, and who won which battles. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 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.

Area 2 Farms in Arlington is not what you imagine when you think of a farm. It's indoors and has bizarre plants that taste like roasted garlic, cheese, or oysters. And for the cherry (tomato) on top, this vertical farm is fighting climate change with all kinds of sustainable techniques. We road-tripped out there last fall to learn about it all from founder and chief science officer Tyler Baras. 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.

The D.C. police have been trying to fire an officer named Michael Thomas, but he’s managed to appeal and arbitrate his way out of it for 13 years. And he's not the only one. It’s a tale of public safety, organized labor, and how the city government works (or doesn’t) and Alex Koma from City Paper has reported out the whole crazy story. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We’re also on Twitter! Give us a follow at @citycast_dc And 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 202-642-2654.

D.C.’s mayor is due on the Hill this week for a hearing where she’s almost certain to sit there as a line of Congressional Republicans lambaste her city, and probably inaccurately. NBC Reporter Mark Segraves is here to explain why we should keep our eyes on the train wreck anyway. Watch the hearing tomorrow (if you dare) here. Also, if you’re excited about the new Kraken Kourts and Skates that just opened up in Northeast, you’ll probably like this episode about D.C. as a playground for adults. Enjoy. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 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.