City Cast DC

If you've ever seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, you know nothing beats sick day shenanigans. So how would you spend a sick day in D.C.? We’ve got tried and true tips on what to do when playing hooky in D.C. But, don’t tell our boss. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing...

With the long weekend ahead of us, it could be the perfect time to take a quick trip away from the city. A while back, travel writer Tim Ebner joined us to share his guide to D.C’s best day trips.   We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who...

If you listened to our episode about the campaign to recall Councilmember Charles Allen, you might have been wondering “what does Allen have to say about all this?” We spoke to him about the recall campaign and his vision for the future of Ward 6. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long....

No member of the D.C. Council has ever been recalled. But there’s a group of Capitol Hill residents who want to recall Ward 6 councilmember, Charles Allen, who they blame for last year’s spike in crime. We talked to Rich Masters, one of the campaign organizers, to hear his case against Allen.  P.S. Want to hear Charles Allen's rebuttal? Listen here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign u...

Channel 4’s Mark Segraves joins us to talk about the last aftershocks — we hope — from a scandal in the mayor’s office, a Maryland race that just might be interesting, and whether or not the Nats are for sale, AGAIN. We're the best podcast in the area right? So go vote for us in Washington City Papers Best of 2024! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC...

It’s getting more and more expensive to eat out in the city. Luckily, DC native Big Schlim’s viral videos are shining a light on the best cheap eats in the city! Schlim is here to tell us his story, and to point us to some favorite spots for what he calls a ‘light pocket meal.’  Vote for us as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up f...

A bear, affectionately named Otis, was seen in Brookland last week. This is the third black bear sighting in the DMV in less than two weeks! We chatted with Lauren Crossed from the Humane Rescue Alliance to see why bears are roaming the streets, 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. You can also become a member, with ad-...

More flights out of DCA, big changes to D.C.’s buses and is everyone in D.C. giving up on dating apps? Washington Business Journal’s Nate Doughty joins the City Cast crew to dive into all of it.  Vote City Cast DC as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper! 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 l...

It’s local budget season in D.C. But don’t let your eyes glaze over quite yet! D.C.’s mayor has proposed a bunch of cuts to fix a $700 million deficit. Her budget director, Jenny Reed, is here to walk us through their proposal and how we got here.  Vote for us as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey D...

Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out: You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled Preside...

D.C. is considering a major revamp of Chinatown. The team is here to lay out the options. Plus, we detail the controversy over D.C. police and the George Washington University protesters, and the rising cost of Uber. Want to follow up on some episodes we mentioned?  Check out Mike and Bridget’s insightful take on D.C.’s weed scene.  We also covered the GW encampment in more detail, with the Washin...

It’s been a year since D.C. voters passed I-82, a referendum to phase out tipped minimum wage. The transition has been rough, largely because no one agrees on what the new normal should be. Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman is here to walk us through I-82’s fallout and what it means for customers. Vote for us as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper! Want some more DC news? Then make s...

From history and a love for museums to breweries, Philly and D.C. have a lot in common. We caught up with City Cast Philly’s Trenae Nuri to talk about the D.C. - Philly connection. Check out City Cast Philadelphia’s guide to the remaining smoking dive bars in Philly. 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 list...

Washington Business Journal’s Drew Hansen joins the crew to explain RFK Stadium finally being knocked down, smoking weed outside this summer, and ticketing crackdowns on cars and mopeds alike.  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. Interested in advertising with City Ca...

From Cava to Little Sesame, the DMV consumes a lot of hummus, and we make and export even more. Axios reporter Anna Spiegel is here to explain her theory that our region is becoming the hummus hub of North America. 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. Interested in adv...

Cuneyt Dil of Axios joins the team to talk about the state of downtown, your options for mother’s day, and a red-hot doorman drama in one of the fanciest pieces of real estate. Want to join our Mother’s Day event giveaway? Then become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in adv...

You might not think of D.C. as a gardening city, but gardening in the District actually offers some specific benefits you don’t find elsewhere. Kathy Jentz, host of the podcast Garden DC, explains why you should be giving gardening a shot. 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 And we’d love...

Protests and encampments regarding Israel and Palestine have taken off across the country. But in D.C., are we doing anything differently? Both Lauren Lumpkin and Peter Hermann from the Washington Post have covered the protests and lawsuits at the high school and college level, and they explain what’s going on for both. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter H...

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community.  From checking out a sunset session of music and dancing at Flash, to finally investing in a solid hammock or blanket you’ve been eyeing, May is a special time in D.C. There are so many options for things to do and places to go, so the City Cast DC team is h...

Parents behaving badly? High-powered lawyers? The Wall Street Journal’s James Fanelli is here to walk us through his epic story about a Northwest D.C. Little League conflict. Want some more D.C. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more inf...

Washingtonian’s Andrew Beaujon joins the team to talk about the future of Union Station, the future of D.C. media, and the future — or lack thereof — of the Foxtrot food chain. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more inf...

Metro is voting on their proposed 2025 budget TODAY. To explain it all, we sat down with Randy Clarke, who runs the Metro system. Clarke’s new budget proposal isn’t full of the kinds of draconian cuts that were on the table last year, but he’s still managing a lot of the challenges — and, according to him, a lot of the opportunities — that come with running a mass transit system in a post-covid ci...

Recently, D.C.’s Department of Transportation announced that the bike lane planned for Connecticut Avenue was no more. Sauleh Siddiqui, who represents a portion of Cleveland Park, joined us to explain if the bike lane could make a comeback in future transportation plans, and what it says about how D.C. treats multimodal transportation. Sauleh joined us previously for a debate about the proposed bi...

To get into today’s news and culture updates, City Cast DC producer Ashe Durban and Washington City Paper’s Cat Sposato join the show to chat about DCPS facing major cuts, a D.C. coffee staple unionizing, and Real Housewives of D.C. finally being released on streaming.  We wanted to issue a quick correction for some misstatements in this episode. You might remember we had a segment about funding f...

Here in D.C., Chinatown is more like a “China block.” And the longtime Chinese immigrant community has been advocating for a more robust Chinatown, one that meaningfully reflects their culture. Amanda Michelle Gomez, who reports for WAMU, is here to explain the future of Chinatown and why it is so important to the city.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter...