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The D.C. Housing Authority's troubles seem to just dig deeper and deeper. Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve and Mitch Ryals from the Washington City Paper are here to talk about that, plus we’re dreaming up new uses for the RFK stadium space as it finally nears demolition. Need more DC news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter. You can also check us out on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we wanna hear from YOU on our show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

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 to learn about it all from founder and chief science officer Tyler Baras. If you subscribe to our morning newsletter, you'll have seen a bunch of extra pics and newsletter-only content about this farm. So if you don't already follow us, do that now so you don't miss out next time! We’re also posting some pics on Twitter! Check them out 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 2026422654.

D.C. has it own sound that sticks with you. And nobody knows that more than D.C. rap legend Kokayi. He joins us today to talk about his new book, You Are Ketchup and how D.C. influenced everything in his life, from the music he makes to where he sends his kids to school. You can check out Kokayi's book here. Want some more DC news? Then 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.

It’s a big week of changes for Metro — more service and shorter waits on trains, free rides on D.C. buses. But there will also be some fare hikes and other wrinkles. WAMU transportation reporter Jordan Pascale is here to walk us through it all. We're going to continue covering this story on the pod, as well as on our sister newsletter, so make sure to subscribe. 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.

Bottoms up! But hold the hangover? Booze free bars are becoming a new trendy thing with one called Binge Bar opening right here in D.C. in January. We’re joined by Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian to get the mix on what’s behind this thirst for mocktails in the district. Need more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. And give us a follow on Twitter at @citycast_dc. Wanna hear yourself on the show? Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

For this week's roundup, we’re talking about some pretty notable D.C. renovations — one for an outdoor music venue and the other that’s at the heart of the U Street Corridor. Plus we’re going to get hype about some women’s soccer news. Check out more about these stories, from our colleagues around town: https://dcist.com/story/22/12/02/carter-barron-amphitheatre-rock-creek-park-renovation-alliance/ https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2022/12/02/muriel-bowser-dc-reissue-reeves-center-rfp.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/05/spirit-audi-field-2023-home-games/ And our morning newsletter has even more big news for you (like this week, we've been covering the shooting at Metro Center station), so be sure to subscribe. You can also follow along on Twitter! We're 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.

There’s a plan to rename Good Hope Road after Marion Barry. Is this a good idea? Performative nonsense? Both? Cohosts Bridget Todd and Michael Schaffer spent some time breaking it down. Subscribe to our morning newsletter for more news and events (like the public hearing about Marion Barry Ave., happening on Tuesday). Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022. 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.

DC Council is closer than ever to decriminalizing unlicensed street vending, but … as the year end nears, sellers pushing for the change may be running out of time. DCist’s Hector Arzate has been talking to vendors about why these changes matter, and how they would affect street vendor corridors like the one in Columbia Heights. Sign up for our morning newsletter for more news about the city (and the 'burbs!). And follow us on Twitter for the same. We're 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 holidays are here! Which means it’s time to entertain yourself and your visiting family. City Cast DC contributor Cornelia Poku is here to tell us how to hit up the local Christmas markets, ice rinks, and of course, which bar and restaurant pop-ups are worth your money. 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 D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

On November 18, a mass shooting DIDN’T take place at D.C.’s Jackson-Reed High School. But the day was still traumatic. After reports of gunshots, the school went into lockdown. Kids huddled in rooms, some sent goodbye texts to families; others sat in classrooms where the teachers kept on teaching. We talked to the school newspaper’s Co-Editor-In-Chief Benjamin Chait about what happened, and the aftermath. Check out The Beacon, Jackson-Reed High School’s paper, where they’re covering this story in-depth. For more DC news, sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we know stories like today’s affect the whole community. If you were there, or impacted in any way, we want to hear your story. Leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654

It’s our first ever live taping! We’re at Politics and Prose Union Market, but we’re still talking about the news in D.C. — like the far too many judicial vacancies, some National Zoo news, and holiday book suggestions. City Cast CEO David Plotz and Anton Bogomazov, who is the Chief Adult Book Buyer at Politics and Prose, join host Michael Schaffer to chat about it all. Here are some of the other episodes we called back to in this one: -Our team breaks down D.C.'s new criminal code -Jamie Kirchick tells us about the secret history of gay Washington -Shahan Mufti tells us about the biggest hostage crisis on U.S. soil, and why no one remembers it As always, our Friday roundup is powered by some great local journalism: -Check out The Washington Post’s coverage of the judicial vacancies. -DCist was all over the new Andean bear cubs that arrived at the zoo. -And buy local this holiday season! Politics and Prose released their holiday newsletter with their picks this season. And if you hadn’t heard about the bears at all yet, you should sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC. Our editor Kaela got to that news fast. Subscribe here. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we’d love to feature you on the show! We’re collecting New Year’s Resolutions for D.C. Share yours with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

There’s been a push to require that all D.C. childcare workers have college degrees, and the first set of new regulations go into effect today. But, people who disagree with the law say it’s putting a lot of qualified people out of work. Today we're hearing from Robert McNamara from the Institute For Justice and Councilmember Christina Henderson as they try to make their case. 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.

Today is the last day of Native American Heritage Month, but we shouldn’t limit conversations about Indigenous culture to November. So we’re joined by Dana Hedgpeth and Mary Phillips to chat about the rich history of D.C.’s indigenous communities and all the ways to celebrate them. Also, we’re doing our first live taping TODAY! It’s happening at the Politics and Prose at Union Market. We start at 6:30 pm. Our whole team will be there, along with City Cast CEO David Plotz and Anton Bogomazov from Politics and Prose. Come hang out, see how we make this show, and join us for drinks afterwards! 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.

It’s Giving Tuesday. And whether you’re writing a check or planning to volunteer your time, you’ll want to know whether you can trust the organizations you’re donating to. The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington publishes an annual guide to local giving, and they’re here with some timely advice. This year, make your Giving Tuesday donations through GiveLocalTogether.org. And in case you missed it, our sister newsletter Hey DC also put out a great guide to local giving. Subscribe now to see more of this kind of content, every weekday morning at 6 a.m.

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.

While federal Washington was paying attention to the midterms, hometown D.C. had its own consequential election on Tuesday. What happened? Washington Post city hall reporter Michael Brice-Saddler is here to break it down for us. And check out these juicy updates on how restaurants are planning to deal with the new normal, now that I-82 has passed, courtesy of our friend Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian. Our morning newsletter Hey DC has been killing it this week with election coverage. If you’re not subscribed, you’ve been missing out! Get on that. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.

First up, we've got election results for you. And then for something completely different — Is D.C. a good place to hike? What about rock climbing and kayaking? Calleva Founder and outdoorsy expert Nick Markoff joins us to talk about the incredible outdoor sports available in the D.C. area for the adventurous among us. Plus, we're here to answer any lingering election questions you've got, in an episode coming out Thursday. Leave us a voicemail with your questions by calling 2026422654.

There’s been a one-man crusade against D.C. Home Rule in the House of Representatives. But if Republicans turn the House, could it mean Home Rule is actually in danger? Cuneyt Dil from Axios D.C. explains how this year's national elections could mean for Washingtonians. If you need to find your voting site, click 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 2026422654.

We’ve got one more election prep episode for you before voting ends tomorrow. There’s a ballot initiative on scrapping the tipped minimum wage, and a lot of people are confused. How is this different from the 2018 vote? Would it affect restaurant menu prices? Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to explain. And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: Matt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3 What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3 What Maryland Voters Need To Know What’s At Stake In The Virginia Election D.C.’s Unusually Spicy General Election Sign up for our morning newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest election updates, and follow us at @citycast_dc on Twitter as well.

Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially considering selling the Washington Commanders football team. Twitter is buzzing, of course, as are we. The City Cast DC team chats about that, MPD dropping a bunch of gun and drug charges over an internal investigation, and Taylor Swift snubbing the DMV in a big way. As always, our Friday roundup is powered by local journalism: Axios DC breaks down the Snyder news WashPo Local covers the dropped charges and the controversy that got us here And we’ve got to tip our hats to Martin Austermuhle’s Twitter thread full of TSwift puns Want some more DC news? You gotta sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. And our newsletter writer Kaela also runs our Twitter account, so you know it’s hilarious. Follow us at @citycast_dc.

In our final installment of our election coverage, we’ve got D.C. proper covered. What’s the deal with the At-Large Council Race and why is it so competitive? Alex Koma from Washington City Paper breaks it all down for us. Check out Alex Koma’s coverage on the at-large candidates and State Board of Education race. From the news section: Margaret Barthel’s threads on the 14-hour-long Prince William County: part 1 and part 2 And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: An explainer on I-82, the “tipped minimum wage” question on the D.C. ballot Matt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3 What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3 What Maryland Voters Need To Know What Virginia Voters Need To Know For more D.C. election news, sign up for our morning newsletter. And we’ll be releasing updates on Twitter on election night. Follow us at @citycast_dc.

Should marijuana be legal in Maryland? And what does this year’s Governor race say about politics in the state more generally? Hannah Gaskill from the Baltimore Sun tells us everything else you need to know ahead of the Maryland elections next week. Read up more ahead of the election here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/hannah-gaskill-staff.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/26/editorial-board-endorsements-dc-maryland-virginia-2022/ https://wtop.com/maryland/2022/10/question-4-maryland-voters-asked-to-weigh-in-on-marijuana-legalization/ 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.

We’re a week out from the election and here at City Cast, we’re keeping everyone informed about the various races. Today is our first election guide, and it’s for Virginia voters. Public radio reporter Micheal Pope fills us in on the local races to watch, including Abigail Spanberger v. Yesli Vega and why “missing middle housing” could determine Arlington’s County Board. Check out these articles for more election information: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/22/virginia-general-election-ballot-faq/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/10/24/loudoun-school-board-election/ https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/10/25/transgender-rights-attacked-during-yesli-vega-rally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transgender-rights-attacked-during-yesli-vega-rally And sign up for our morning newsletter for daily news and culture tidbits. You can follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc, and send us a voicemail with your thoughts on our election coverage by calling 2026422654.

Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we asked Washingtonian senior editor Andrew Beaujon to come in and talk to us about the best spooky D.C. urban legends. 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.

We’re going a bit transportation heavy in today’s episode. Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington and Martin Austermuhle from WAMU are here to chat about what is going on with those 7000-series trains and how parking in the district may be changing dramatically. Let your voice be heard on residential parking permits! The DC Council public hearing about it is TODAY at noon. Follow this link to keep up. We've got more D.C. news for you on our morning newsletter. It'll be especially useful to you in the lead-up to the Nov. 8 election. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. And share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

With the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend, we got to thinking: What makes D.C. different from all other cities when it comes to running? Washington Post wellness reporter Kelyn Soong is here to tell us why, as well as some of his tips and tricks to get out there and start pounding the pavement. Also, new neighborhood library hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. — 9 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. — 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Check out our morning newsletter for more news and events, and follow us on Twitter too. We're at @citycast_dc. And we're working out our election coverage for next week. Send us your questions in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

DC Council is about to rewrite the city’s ancient criminal code. And that’s just one of the many big projects they’re working on right now. To help us get the lay of the land, Ward 6 Councilmember and head of the judiciary committee Charles Allen joins the show. 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 D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

We’re putting a microscope on the Ward 3 council member race. After nabbing an endorsement from the Washington Post, David Krucoff, the Republican candidate for Ward 3, joins us and tells what he would bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. You can hear what his opponent, Matt Frumin, has to say on his episode with us. Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. Arlington business owners, here are more details on the tax changes for next year. 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’s satirical website “The Cherry Swamp" is bursting with gut-busting headlines. Think “The Onion,” but specifically for D.C. One of the publication’s founders, Erick Acuña, tells us how D.C. is tailor-made for this type of satire. 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.

Montgomery County’s Planning Board quit last week in a huge, dramatic shake-up, and it’s Dan Reed, from Greater Greater Washington, is here to tell us what’s next there. Plus, Dan, Priyanka, and Mike break down the latest Dan Snyder drama, and look through the final designs for D.C.’s most ambitious urban park plan in years. Our Friday roundup is fueled by some great local journalism: Check out the final designs for the 11th Street Bridge park Dan Reed’s piece about the MoCo Planning Board shake-up And here’s the latest Commanders drama And for good measure, Sally Jenkin’s scathing takedown of Dan Snyder For more D.C. news like this, definitely sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us on Twitter. We’re at @citycast_dc.

It's spooky season, and our team went on a field trip to Markoff's Haunted Forest. Which we've learned is actually haunted? Paul Brubacher is head of operations for the haunt. He prepared us, and scared us some more, while telling us about the origins of the forest. You can sign up to visit the forest here. For more D.C. news, sign up for our sister newsletter Hey DC, which also publishes every morning. And leave us a voicemail with your D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations and we may make you podcast-famous!

With both the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals debuting new throwback jerseys this season, it got us thinking about what makes those jerseys special. Mike Callow joins us to explain what makes a retro uniform truly iconic. Also, check the Mental Health In America Report here. Need to charge your electric vehicle? We've got you covered. Dig the show? We wanna hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected]. 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

Election season is here! To kick off our coverage, we sat down with Matt Frumin, the democratic candidate for Ward 3 council member, and he tells about his platform and what he could bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. 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. History Center just unveiled a new exhibit to celebrate LGBT History Month. But D.C’s queer community hasn’t always felt welcome here. Gay federal employees were forced to stay in the closet as recently as the 1990s. Author Jamie Kirchick is here to share history he uncovered for his book —Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. Also, find your closest ballot drop box here.

In today’s news roundup, we’re joined by DCist’s Jenny Gathright to discuss the history of the D.C. Jail uprising and the jail’s current conditions, Michael Fanone’s new book, and where you can scratch that itch for fall activities around the area. As always, our Friday episode is fueled by some great local journalism: - Jenny Gathright’s piece about the D.C. Jail uprising and current conditions - Michael’s interview with Michael Fanone

Daikaya Owner Katsuya Fukushima knows D.C.’s food scene like few others. He’s led the way on a bunch of local food trends and launched some of the city’s most popular restaurants with Jose Andres. Now, as Daikaya nears the sale of its millionth bowl, he joins us to talk about the restaurant’s journey, and what trends we should look out for next. Want to win a free trip to Japan? Check out the Daikaya One Millionth Bowl Sweepstakes. And if you want to join Montgomery County’s Planning Board, apply here. For more prizes, news, and fun, 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 2026422654.

The Washington Capitals are one of D.C.’s most successful teams, and they start their 2022-23 campaign tonight. The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell joins the show to tell us who we should look out for, why we should cheer for the team, and if the Caps will get to hoist another Stanley Cup.

Eden Village is a complex of tiny homes that has helped mitigate homelessness in Missouri. But could it work in D.C.? As part of the 2022 Homeless Crisis Reporting Project, we’re joined by Street Sense reporter Hannah Loder to see if the District could adopt something similar. And here are the links promised in our news round up: Submit your best evil laugh to the DC Public Library’s annual contest. And check out more great journalism from the Homeless Crisis Reporting Project. And while you're puttering around the internet, sign up for our morning newsletter too! Plus, you've probably heard that we're collecting stories about random acts of kindness around the DMV. Share your story with us via email or leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654.

In this week’s Front Page Friday, the team discusses the recent threats against Children’s National Hospital, the Wharf reopening, and the Washington Post’s endorsements for local D.C. races. Is there such a thing as TOO progressive for D.C. politics? For more D.C. news, sign up for our morning newsletter. Though both it and our podcast will be on break for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday. We’ll be back Tuesday! If any fun stories come to mind while you’re enjoying your long weekend, leave us a voicemail at 2026422654 [HYPERLINK AS ].

The toxic work culture in the DC Public School system has long been an open secret. Now, Deputy Chancellor Melissa Kim has resigned over it. Tomorrow is her last day. Sam Collins from The Washington Informer is here to tell us if things will be any different once she’s gone. Sign up for our morning newsletter and subscribe to our Twitter account (@citycast_dc) for more D.C. news. We're also collecting stories about moments of kindness from around the city. Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at 2026422654 with your story, and we may be able to feature you in the podcast AND send your good samaritan a prize.

Jade Womack never expected her Clockout DC to grow as quickly as it did. But now, she’s got 70,000 followers and her instagram stories get thousands of views a day. With that success, came backlash, and Jade’s here to tell us how she’s navigates it all. For more DC news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And follow Jade at @whatpreferences. We’d also love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.