City Cast DC

The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn joins the show to talk about the federal budget and that weird billion-dollar hole it may blow in our own city budget, measles in the DMV, and everything you need to know about Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-...

DC has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. Is it Malcolm X Park or Meridian Hill Park? Is it Reagan National Airport or DCA? We talked to ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed last summer about the essential rules to life in DC.  If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also be...

The House just passed a budget stopgap bill that would fund the federal government through September but would also cut $1.1 billion from D.C.’s local budget. If the Senate passes the bill without changing this provision, it would cripple the District’s budget and the effect would be immediate. NBC’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us what’s happening. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign...

D.C. is trying out a new pilot program that’s designed to give low-income people a break on traffic camera tickets. Martin Austermuehle has covered the issue for the 51st and he’s here to talk about why the program has been so controversial. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8...

Alliance Française has been bringing French language and culture to DC since 1905. So how has it shaped the city? And what’s next? City Cast DC’s Senior Executive Producer Priyanka Tilve chats with Sarah Diligenti, the Executive Director from Alliance Française, to talk about its 120-year history, the deep ties between France and the U.S., and how the organization has evolved over the decades. The...

US Congressman Jamie Raskin, who represents the Maryland suburbs of DC, is known nationally for leading the Democratic pushback against Trump’s sweeping federal cuts. He's here to tell us how the layoffs are affecting the DMV, how his Republican colleagues see D.C. home rule, and what citizens ought to do if they want to get involved.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morn...

Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and the Washington Post’s Teo Armus join us to talk about the end of Black Lives Matter plaza, immigration raids around DC, and the latest in Cherry Blossom branding. Plus, City Cast CEO David Plotz is speaking this week at Cleveland Park Library about podcasting, local news, and how CCDC got started. Register here for the March 11 event, which starts at 7 p.m.  Want some more DC...

Mayor Bowser’s town hall on Wednesday hit a nerve with the city. NBC4’s Mark Segraves was there, and he’s here to give us the play-by-play of what Bowser had to say. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6th episode: The Pew C...

With everything going in DC lately, it’s understandable if maybe you’re feeling like having a few drinks on a budget. Ann Limpert, food editor for the Washingtonian, is here with the best DC happy hours where you can knock back a few responsibly, and in moderation of course.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-...

We’ve talked a lot about what Trump and Musk’s gutting of the federal workforce means for the District, but what about nearby Virginia? Michael Pope, a reporter with Virginia public radio and the host of the Virginia Pressroom podcast has been following the story and is here to break it down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a...

Is Metro screwed? It’s a question that has less to do with trains and stations than with budgets and balance sheets. Wyatt Gordon wrote extensively about Metro’s challenges for Greater Greater Washington and he’s here to walk us through the wonky details.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for...

We’re talking about the potential DC disaster in Congress’ new budget and we’re talking about what the latest Washington Post tumult means for DC. Plus, everything you need to know about renting chickens in the DMV. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about...

It has been a long and cold winter, but things are finally looking up. The temperatures are in the 60’s this week! Sunset is finally past 6 pm! Hallelujah. The City Cast DC team is here with recs to make sure you don’t squander this upcoming month of warmth and sunshine, including outdoor workout classes and places to drop your compost. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pac...

Another week, another layer of confusion for federal workers: this time in the form of an email telling them to list their accomplishments … or else. Amidst all the chaos, so many employees are looking for their next gig. Maybe even in the restaurant industry. Axios’ Anna Spiegel is here to break it down for us.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC....

DC can be a hard place to raise kids. So how can new parents make the most of life in the District? Courtney Whittington, founder of the group DC Area Moms, is here to share her tips for new parents in DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the spon...

The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott is here to tell us the ways Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center could do massive damage — but maybe not the exact damage a lot of people are predicting. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors...

Axios' Cuneyt Dil joins the City Cast team to talk about Donald Trump’s conservative-activist US Attorney for DC, the closure of downtown’s indie movie house, and the future of scooters in DC. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this F...

For generations, DC has been a city where square young professionals — not just bohemian hipsters — share big houses. How’d it get that way? And what does it mean? Newsletter editor Kaela Cote-Stemmerman and City Cast alum Susannah Broun are here to talk about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listeni...

8 p.m. Tuesday was the Trump administration’s deadline for firing probationary federal workers. It was a chaotic rollout over a holiday weekend and it has left D.C. reeling. We talk through the scale of the purge and how it affects DC, and hear from a federal employee who experienced it firsthand. Check out the comprehensive reporting that helped inform this episode: Trump administration fires tho...

With the Trump administration’s overhaul of the federal workforce, a lot of people in the area are understandably wondering what all of this chaos means for DC’s housing market. Business Journal’s Michael Neibauer is here to explain what all the uncertainty means for real estate in DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a membe...

We’re talking about the Kennedy Center and DC culture in the age of Trump, we’re talking about super high electric bills, and, oh, there was a snow day this week and we’ve got some thoughts. Check out our guide to saving money on energy costs this winter. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for a...

Donald Trump’s federal downsizing could leave a lot of high profile federal buildings hitting the market. One cluster of them sits just south of the Mall on Independence Avenue and stretches down towards the Wharf. To DC planners, it could be a whole new neighborhood in a choice location. The Washington Post’s Aaron Wiener has been covering the story and is here to explain. Want some more DC news?...

With return-to-office mandates suddenly coming into effect, Metro is seeing a huge boost in traffic. And so we figured it was a good time to bring the City Cast team together to talk through some essential unwritten rules and quirks of taking public transit in DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listen...

Is the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer even legit? Brad Moss is a DC attorney who represents federal employees, and he’s here to explain what’s happening in the courts and how federal workers are responding.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.  Lear...

Bike lanes are weirdly one of the most emotional subjects in DC, and Washington Post columnist Marc Fischer stirred up a lot of that emotion with a recent column that was sharply critical of them, or at least sharply critical of how the city has sold them. He shares what he learned while reporting the column, and the wild reaction it got.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for ou...