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Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm.

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Council Raids Reserves to Avoid Cuts, Logan Circle Gets No Bathrooms, and McDuffie's Boozy Brunch Victory Spot

Jun 12, 2026 37m

We’re talking about whether DC is in for a tax hike, we’re talking about what’s missing in some of the Trump administration’s park makeovers, and we’ll try to read the tea leaves about where DC…

Inside St. Elizabeth's Abandoned Lobotomy Lab

Jun 11, 2026 21m

We’re talking about St. Elizabeths. As a lot of folks know, the campus of D.C.’s psychiatric hospital has transformed over the past 15 years. There’s still a hospital, but a huge part of the former…

DC's 10-Day Election Scenario, World Cup Specials Hit DC, and UFC Chaos at the White House

Jun 10, 2026 32m

We’re talking about the state of the mayoral race with a week to go. We’re also talking about whether it really is just a week to go, since DC voters just got some pretty shocking news about how long…

DC’s Best (and Most Underrated) Breakfast Sandwiches

Jun 09, 2026 22m

New York City might be known for its iconic bodega staple, the bacon egg and cheese, but DC also does breakfast sandwiches pretty well, too. In a quest to find the best one in DC, Washington Post…

A New Study Says DC’s National Guard Surge Did Not Reduce Violent Crime

Jun 08, 2026 30m

A new think tank study has some fascinating findings about Donald Trump’s national guard deployment in DC: The dramatic surge reduced property crimes by almost a quarter — but did nothing about…

'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast DC

Jun 07, 2026 30m

Washington, DC, recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists,…

One Ballot, Five Choices: A Guide to DC's Ranked Choice Voting {Sponsored}

Jun 06, 2026 6m

D.C.'s June Primary is June 16th  and this year, voting works differently. For the first time, D.C. is using Ranked Choice Voting, which means you can rank up to five candidates in order of…

Mayoral Race Showdown, What’s Happening at the Rock Creek Tennis Center, and Three Great New Bars

Jun 05, 2026 39m

We’re going to get into the mayoral race as it heads into its final week, we’re going to talk about why you should pay attention to what’s happening at the Rock Creek Tennis Center, and we’re going…

This Federal Charity Funds Local Initiatives. It Could Disappear

Jun 04, 2026 21m

For more than 50 years, the Combined Federal Campaign has been a part of DC life. It’s the world’s biggest workplace charity, letting government employees steer money straight from their own…

DC's Star Wars, What's Next For KenCen After Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed, and a DMV Sea Monkey Legacy

Jun 03, 2026 29m

We’re talking about the latest twist in the battle of The Star versus The Washington Star, we’re talking about the odds that Donald Trump’s name will actually come off the Kennedy Center, and we’re…

Kinney Zalesne Makes her Case Over White and Pinto

Jun 02, 2026 34m

The two best-known candidates in the race for DC’s Congressional Delegate are sitting members of the DC Council. We’re talking today with a different candidate who has a somewhat different resume.…

Your Guide to June 2026 in DC

Jun 01, 2026 45m

What are you gonna do this month? We’ve got answers: Pride programming. America 250 programming. America 250 counter programming. And lots of barbecue. For ⁠even more tips⁠ on how to make the most…

'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries Meet Community Needs — Presented By City Cast DC

May 31, 2026 31m

Where would DC be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer…

Feds Face Trump NDAs, DC's World Cup Watch Parties, and Scripps Spelling Bee Dreams

May 29, 2026 33m

We’re talking about NDAs for feds, we’re talking about the World Cup in DC (even if it’s not in DC), and we’re talking about the Spelling Bee, which is in fact in DC. And in a members-only fourth…

Your Guide to DC’s Best Beaches

May 28, 2026 24m

Summer's here, and if you're already sweating through your shirt on the Metro platform, it might be time to find a beach. DC isn't exactly known as a beach town, but you're actually within a short…

Brooke Pinto Talks Her Hill Strategy, Stadium Deal, and Dossier Debacle

May 27, 2026 48m

We’re talking with Brooke Pinto. She currently represents Ward 2 on the D.C. Council but is currently running in the Democratic primary to be D.C.’s Congressional Delegate. We talked about why she…

Who Wins Summer in the USA? DC Makes Its Case

May 26, 2026 54m

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast DC host Bridget Todd, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend…

Most Popular DC Baby Names, Malcolm X Park's $16 Million Glow-Up, and Why DJs Love DC Now

May 22, 2026 41m

We’re talking about the politics of crime in DC — and other intel we picked up from our big election poll. We’re talking about who deserves credit for restoring those gorgeous Malcolm X Park…

Janeese Lewis George Talks Affordability, Education, and Policing

May 21, 2026 52m

We’re talking with Janeese Lewis George. According to our new City Cast poll, she’s leading the race for mayor. We talked about how she really thinks about public safety, how she wants to spend more…

Here's What Our Poll Says About the State of the Mayor's Race

May 20, 2026 31m

There have been no citywide public polls of the DC mayor’s race. That changes today. I’m here with Giacomo Squatriti, one of the pollsters who conducted City Cast’s very own poll — which is full of…

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