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City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. 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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- Today37 min
The Battle Over Robert White’s Council Seat, JLG Has a Trayon Problem, and AdMo Porchfest Returns
This week, the 51st’s Alex Koma and my City Cast colleague Ben Brasch join me to discuss the fight taking shape between Councilmember Christina Henderson and D.C.’s Democratic State Committee over who can fill Robert White’s vacant at-large seat, why Trayon White was invited to speak at the mayor-elect’s celebration, and what’s different about this fall’s AdMo Porchfest. Read Alex’s reporting: https://51st.news/author/alex-koma/ Read Ben’s reporting: https://dc.citycast.fm/authors/ben-brasch Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Nace Law Group Roda - Save 20% on maintenance, repairs or detailing with code POD20. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- Yesterday34 min
What JLG’s Picks for Her Transition Team Could Mean for the City
One day after becoming mayor-elect, Janeese Lewis George got right to work announcing the details of her transition team. My colleagues Ben Brasch and Jaclyn Peiser join me to discuss what the early details signal about where the new administration could be headed. Read Jackie’s reporting: https://dc.citycast.fm/authors/jaclyn-peiser Read Ben’s reporting: https://dc.citycast.fm/authors/ben-brasch Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Leave us a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Nace Law Group Roda - Save 20% on maintenance, repairs or detailing with code POD20. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- 2 days ago45 min
Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C.
For the first time in over a decade, D.C. residents have elected a new mayor. And a new congressional delegate. The D.C. Council is also welcoming several new council members. City Cast contributor Marc Fisher joins us to discuss what the election results mean for the city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Leave us a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode: Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Nace Law Group Roda - Save 20% on maintenance, repairs or detailing with code POD20. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- 3 days ago26 min
How D.C. Would Change In the Shadow of Trump’s Proposed Arch
Trump's proposed 250-foot arch is currently facing legal challenges. While the courts sort that out, the Post’s Dan Diamond and Jarrett Ley join me to discuss how the arch would change the look of our city if it's built. We’ll dig into their 3D analysis mapping the shadows it could cast over D.C. Read the piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2026/10/27/trumps-arch-would-cast-shadow-arlington-cemetery/ Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Leave us a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 3rd episode: Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Nace Law Group Roda - Save 20% on maintenance, repairs or detailing with code POD20. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- 4 days ago28 min
Your Guide to November 2026 in D.C.
November is upon us, and fall is in full swing in the nation’s capital. City Cast’s Kaela Cote-Stemmermann joins me to talk about what’s good to eat, drink and do in the city this month. Voting center wait time tracker: https://earlyvoting.dcboe.org/ DCDPW Leaf Collection: https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Leave us a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 2nd episode: Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Nace Law Group Roda - Save 20% on maintenance, repairs or detailing with code POD20. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- 5 days ago24 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast DC
When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of D.C. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city authority and prevents local governments from regulating AVs, creating areas that have become increasingly attractive to AV companies. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson joins Your City Could Better to talk about if this loose regulation is good for Texas, particularly its dense capital city, whether local benefit is a priority for manufacturers at all, and how cities can learn from Austin if a similar influx hits their streets. Mentioned on the show: City Cast Austin’s episode on AVs regulation: https://austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/are-texas-schools-using-ai-to-ban-books-plus-driverless-cars-in-austin-and-new-michelin-stars Waymo blocking emergency response to Austin shooting: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting The city of Austin’s public dashboard tracking incidents involving AVs: https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dbd59d9b20634de1afad32a8267b739b# Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Robert White to Resign, Rent Forgiveness Bill Prompts Backlash, and the Battle Over Foie Gras Heats Up
This week, Axios’ Anna Spiegel and the Washington Sun’s Zara Norman join me to discuss DC at-large Democratic Councilmember Robert White's resignation, the controversial bill to help people pay rent if they’ve fallen behind, and a possible lawsuit over the proposed D.C. foie gras ban. Plus, in a member’s only fourth segment, City Cast’s Kate Corliss weighs in on the best events happening around town this Halloween. Read Zara’s reporting: https://www.washingtonsun.com/zara-norman Read Anna’s reporting: https://www.axios.com/authors/aspiegel Our guide to Halloweekend in DC: https://dc.citycast.fm/neighborhood-guides/dc-halloween-guide-2026 Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 30th episode: Pinky Swear Productions - Use code "Crambone" to get $10 off the ticket price! Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Inside Southwest D.C.'s New Film, Opera and Theater Venue
The Revada Arts Center is now open in Southwest, and it's not your average arts venue. It's a theatre company, an indie film house and an experimental opera company all at once. Shanara Gabrielle, executive artistic director of Theater Alliance, joins me to discuss how the space came to be, their plans for the future, and how the new venture could breathe more life into the city’s arts scene. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Leave us a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 29th episode: Pinky Swear Productions - Use code "Crambone" to get $10 off the ticket price! Washington National Opera - Use code "CITYCAST" for 20% off your ticket Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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