Episodes

  • The Metro Monster and Other Creepy DC Myths

    The Metro Monster and Other Creepy DC Myths
    Oct 22 2024
    D.C.’s got plenty of ghost stories. But do you know about the creepy, mythical cryptids roaming our forests and city tunnels? Producer Ashe Durban is here to enlighten you. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: Urban Pace Paulson & Nace Make All Votes Count Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • ‘Love is Blind’ Turns Up the DC Drama

    ‘Love is Blind’ Turns Up the DC Drama
    Oct 21 2024
    “Love Is Blind DC” episodes 10 and 11 dropped on Netflix last week and D.C. really turned up the drama. Turns out one of the most beloved men on the show has kids he didn’t disclose? And multiple couples break up before they even get to their weddings. Aja Drain is back to chat through the details. Warning: Spoilers ahead. 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. Learn more about the other sponsors of this October 21st episode: Urban Pace Paulson & Nace Make All Votes Count Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • How to See the Pandas, Encampment Clearings, and Whistleblower Payout

    How to See the Pandas, Encampment Clearings, and Whistleblower Payout
    Oct 18 2024
    Axios’ Cuneyt Dil joins the team to talk about D.C. 's clear-out of homeless encampments, a city government whistleblower lawsuit, and what you need to know about the new pandas. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 18th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Make All Votes Count Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Should DC Stop Project Pipes?

    Should DC Stop Project Pipes?
    Oct 17 2024
    For the last few years, Washington Gas has had a scheme to replace pipes all over D.C. in the name of safety. What could be wrong with that? Well, according to the people behind Stop Project Pipes, the real plan is to keep D.C. dependent on a fuel the city has vowed to move away from. City Paper’s Alex Koma has been covering the issue and is here to explain. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Local Stories About To Go National

    The Local Stories About To Go National
    Oct 16 2024
    Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from D.C.'s own Julia Karron along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Monica From ‘Love is Blind DC’ Dishes

    Monica From ‘Love is Blind DC’ Dishes
    Oct 15 2024
    If you’re keeping up with the new season of Love is Blind set in the District, you know the couples have moved from their pods and are adjusting to their real lives around the DC area. The couples have all experienced ups and downs, especially Monica Davis, who was blindsided by an infidelity scandal on the show. But Monica says even after everything, she’s still redefining fairytales. 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. If you enjoyed the interview with Melody Webb, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of Mother’s Outreach Network, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this October 15th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Bribery-Marred Re-election Bid, Initiative 83 Explainer, and More Election Primers

    Bribery-Marred Re-election Bid, Initiative 83 Explainer, and More Election Primers
    Oct 11 2024
    In this special news roundup, taped in front of a live audience at Black Cat, hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd sit down with WAMU’s Tom Sherwood to break down the juiciest election stories of the year: Councilmember Trayon White’s alleged bribery and scandalous reelection bid, Initiative 83 — which would dramatically change how D.C. votes, and of course, what’s at stake for D.C. in this year’s presidential race. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 11th episode: Make All Votes Count BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The Unexpected Effects of DC's Peak Drug Era

    The Unexpected Effects of DC's Peak Drug Era
    Oct 10 2024
    Tony Lewis Jr. was 9 years old when his father was arrested for his involvement with the notorious 1980s D.C. drug kingpin Rayful Edmond. Last year, after a campaign spearheaded by Tony Jr., his father walked free. He’s here to tell us about how it went down, and what he thinks D.C. needs to do for people coming out of prison. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode: Make All Votes Count BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins