City Cast DC

Trump Tightens Grip on DC, Dolphins in the Potomac, and a Can’t-Miss August Event

Washingtonian’s Andrew Beaujon is here to chat about Trump's continued culture war on D.C. and his latest threats to take over the District, dolphins in the Potomac, and a segment sponsored by District Bridges about this August’s best party. In our members-only fourth segment, we’re talking about a new D.C. auditor’s report regarding housing and getting folks back on their feet. 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 $10 a month.  If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 8th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group District Bridges Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Trump Keeps Threatening to Revoke DC's Home Rule. Can He Do it?

Donald Trump this week threatened to take over D.C. — again — which could mean getting rid of home rule. Which got us thinking: Do a lot of people, including Trump, even know what home rule is? And, how easy is it to overturn? We talked to Howard University’s Robinson Woodward-Burns and asked all the questions you might have. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 7th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group District Bridges Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

This DMV Election Is the Most Important in the Country

Virginia’s governor’s race is widely seen as a referendum on the party in power and a bellwether for the national political mood. And it’s not just the race for governor - every seat in Virginia is on the ballot in November. Michael Pope, reporter for Virginia Public Radio and host of the Virginia Press Room podcast, joins us to break down what’s at stake. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 6th episode: ⁠Overlook Maps⁠ ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠District Bridges⁠ ⁠Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week⁠ nterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

Why It’s So Hard to Pee in DC

You might’ve noticed those shiny new public bathrooms popping up around the city. They're a high tech toilet startup from a company called Throne Labs, but they’re just the beginning. Marcie Bernbaum, a local human rights advocate, says DC’s lack of public restrooms isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a human rights issue. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 5th episode: ⁠Overlook Maps⁠ ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠District Bridges⁠ ⁠Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

The Hidden Hand Behind DC's Fuel Prices

DC is filled with politicians, lobbyists, and business leaders that impact our day to day. But the people influencing gas prices or what happens to empty parking lots near your house are sometimes less visible. Washington Business Journal’s Mike Neibauer is here to tell us about Joe Mamo, a businessman with a crazy story, who’s had a monopoly on DC’s gas for years. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 4th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group District Bridges Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.