Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat DCist's Closure Means for Local News
On Friday, public radio station WAMU announced that it was killing its local news site DCist. Fifteen journalists lost their jobs, adding even more c…
2 years, 1 month ago
Nadeau Recall, Retail Security Upgrades, and Chesapeake Oyster Boom
There’s another recall campaign, this time against Ward 1 councilmember Brianne Nadeau. NBC4’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us about it. We’re also …
2 years, 1 month ago
Behind Closed Doors: How D.C. Lost The Caps and Wizards
The plan to move D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams to Virginia is one of the biggest stories of the year — one that’s potentially devastating to dow…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why D.C. is So Lonely
It's still that time of year when the weather is gloomy and nights are long, and it can be hard to seek out social activity and fulfillment. City Cas…
2 years, 1 month ago
Were the Robberies at the Chinatown Walgreens an Inside Job?
The Chinatown Walgreens was hit by armed robbers eight times in a year. It’s a story that seemed to be a symbol of Washington’s worries about lawless…
2 years, 1 month ago
VA Senate Stalls Arena, New Police Hubs, and Dive Bar Rankings
Could VA Senators actually kill the plan to move the Wizards and the Capitals? For once, Washingtonians are rooting for the NIMBYs. Michael Pope from…
2 years, 1 month ago
A New Airport is Coming to the DMV
The D.C. area is about to get a new airport — in Manassas. An old private-aviation facility is in the process of converting into a hub for actual air…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Expert's Guide to Making Friends in D.C.
D.C. is a unique place to make friends. It was recently named the loneliest city by the Chamber of Commerce. Last year, we sat down with psychologist…
2 years, 1 month ago
D.C.’s Most Underrated Bars
If you committed to dry January, you might be ready for a nice cocktail. Luckily, D.C. is a great bar city. Raman Santra, creator of the super popula…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Billionaire Vs. The Busker
Could a street musician have driven D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams out of town? That’s the takeaway from a wild Washington Post piece by Erik Wem…
2 years, 1 month ago