Episodes

  • Trump Closing Kennedy Center, National Guard's Price Tag, Snow May Decide Next Mayor

    Trump Closing Kennedy Center, National Guard's Price Tag, Snow May Decide Next Mayor
    Feb 3 2026
    WAMU’s Alex Koma joins the team to talk Trump shutting down the Kennedy Center for two years, snow removal’s effect on the mayoral race, and D.C’s bill from the National Guard. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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 February 3rd episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    31 mins
  • Your Guide to February 2026 in DC

    Your Guide to February 2026 in DC
    Feb 2 2026
    We’re here to warm you up with ideas about how to have the absolute best February possible in DC, from new restaurants, to museum openings, to line dancing. 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. For even more tips on how to make the most of January in DC, check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 2nd episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.
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    33 mins
  • Where Are the Plows?! Gutting WashPo Layoffs, Appalling Apartment Nightmare

    Where Are the Plows?! Gutting WashPo Layoffs, Appalling Apartment Nightmare
    Jan 30 2026
    We’re talking about plowmaggedon, the city up in arms about icy streets and blocked-off alleys. We’re talking about the looming cuts at the Washington Post and what they mean for hometown DC. And we’re talking about an appalling apartment building in Chinatown — and what it says about DC’s ability to enforce its own rules. Plus, in a member’s only fourth segment, the comeback campaigns of two very longtime local politicians. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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 January 30th episode: Library of CongressInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    36 mins
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Son Wishes She Retired Earlier

    Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Son Wishes She Retired Earlier
    Jan 29 2026
    D.C.’s Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announced this week that she’s not going to run again. This ended a horrible series of news cycles for the Civil Rights icon, who at 88 was a much-diminished presence on behalf of the city, and whose determination to stay in office enraged some locals and dismayed a lot more. Today we’re hearing from someone who had a unique perspective on her thinking: John Norton, the Delegate’s son, who was also hoping his mom would step aside — and having just as little luck as the rest of the political world. John talked with us about what it's like to be a family member of a politician who stays too long — an increasingly common phenomenon nationally, and an excruciating one over the last year for the District. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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 January 29th episode: Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    31 mins
  • DC Just Hit a 30 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More

    DC Just Hit a 30 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More
    Jan 28 2026
    DC saw a 30 year low in homicides in 2025, following a national drop. But our neighbors in Baltimore have an even more impressive story: their homicide rate plummeted to a nearly 50-year low. So what's behind these numbers? Today we're talking with Dr. Joseph Richardson, MPower Professor at UMD and co-chair of DC's Homicide Review Committee, about what's actually working to reduce gun violence. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    25 mins
  • Holmes Norton Drops Out, Sewage in the Potomac, Snow Updates

    Holmes Norton Drops Out, Sewage in the Potomac, Snow Updates
    Jan 27 2026
    We’re rounding up some of DC’s biggest stories today. After months of speculation, the campaign of 88-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton filed to “terminate” her re-election efforts. And for the last week, 40 million gallons of raw sewage a day has spilled into the Potomac – gross. Finally — we’re sharing our best snow stories from DC’s very snowy, sleety, icy storm. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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    34 mins
  • DC’s Coziest Winter Spots

    DC’s Coziest Winter Spots
    Jan 26 2026
    The snow hit DC this weekend in a big way. It might be hard to get around, but the city’s got a lot of neighborhood bars, cafes and restaurants that are worth a trudge while the streets are still getting cleared. Plus, sometimes there's nothing cozier than hanging out at a place you have to schlep to. So we’re running back this City Cast team convo about DC’s coziest winter spots. 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 info HERE.
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    17 mins
  • Who Is DC's New Councilmember? Plus, DC’s Best Restaurants and Its Worst Speed Cameras

    Who Is DC's New Councilmember? Plus, DC’s Best Restaurants and Its Worst Speed Cameras
    Jan 23 2026
    We’re joined by Alex Koma of WAMU and Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian to chat about our newest councilmember, the priciest traffic cameras in the area, and DC’s 100 very best restaurants! And, in a members only fourth segment, we’re gonna go deep on the Las Vegas style-sphere coming to National Harbor in Maryland. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. 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 January 23rd episode: ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠
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    36 mins