Podcast Episodes

Rats Invade Dupont Homes, Office Conversions, and Swimming in the Anacostia

What’s happening with converting D.C.’s office buildings, rats in Dupont Circle apartments, and swimming in the Anacostia River? To get into all of i…

1 year, 8 months ago

Your Guide to July In DC

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.

Happy Ju…

1 year, 8 months ago

Police Drones, New Bike Trails, and Melting Lincoln

DC police are getting drones, DC bicyclists are getting a new trail, and Abraham Lincoln has melted! Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma and City Cast’…

1 year, 9 months ago

Why Georgetown Doesn’t Have A Metro Stop, And Other Explanations

If you live on the Red Line, you know it’s been a summer of Metro closures — which makes it a great time to check out one of our favorite early City …

1 year, 9 months ago

Is Crafting The New Drinking?

Did you spend a bunch of money on craft supplies in the early parts of the pandemic that you never really used? Whether you’re an aspiring crafter or…

1 year, 9 months ago

Why Metro is Extra Slow Right Now. Plus, Compass Coffee Backlash, and DC's New Library

A D.C. coffee shop is alleged of kicking anti-union efforts into overdrive, the heat is making Metro slow its roll, and the Folger Shakespeare Librar…

1 year, 9 months ago

DC's New Financial Plan for Crime, Downtown, and Housing

We’ve got a budget for 2025! And it’s very different from the one that we talked about with Mayor Bowser. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler…

1 year, 9 months ago

Bagel Shop Zoning Battle, Commanders Stadium Study, and Heat Wave

We’ve got a zoning battle in Georgetown over bagels, we’ve got a copy of the sports economic study, and we all have to find a way to survive the heat…

1 year, 9 months ago

The Problem with Giant's Latest Security Measure

Since May of this year, Giant has banned bags above a certain size to crack down on shoplifting. For shoppers like our host, Bridget, this means not …

1 year, 9 months ago

Speed Cameras Are Actually Working. Plus, DC’s Budget, and Juneteenth

Are all those new speed cameras making an impact? Plus, we need to hash out D.C.’s new budget, and how to celebrate Juneteenth! To dig into all of th…

1 year, 9 months ago