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Go-Go Is D.C.'s Official Music. Should It Be? Jul 07, 2022

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Go-Go has been THE sound of D.C. since the late 1970’s. In 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser designated it the official music of the District. But what happens when an art form that's intended to be subversive is embraced by those in power? Hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd discuss what Go-Go means to both of them, how it's influenced their perspective on the city, and if Go-Go could go national.

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What Is The Fate Of The Purple Line? Jul 05, 2022

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D.C.’s metro system was built for getting in and out of the city. Traveling across it, east to west, is not so easy. The Purple Line was supposed to help with that by connecting Bethesda, Silver Spring, University of Maryland, and New Carrolton. But it’s been in the works for decades and has cost taxpayers millions more than it was supposed to. Investigative Reporter Eric Cortellessa covered the drama behind the delays. He tells us why the project is taking so long, and who is to blame.

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Potty Parity: D.C.’s Fight For Public Restrooms Jun 30, 2022

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D.C.’s a champ when it comes to great public spaces, but public restrooms, not so much. Thankfully, the D.C. Council has proposed a plan to inch towards potty parity, and Jonathan Katz knows all about it.

To learn more, here are some resources Jonathan recommends:

The Big Necessity, by Rose George

No Place to Go, by Lezlie Lowe

The American Restroom Association

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What The Roe Reversal Means For D.C. Jun 28, 2022

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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, saying abortion rights should be left to the states. But what happens when the place you live isn’t a state? Kaela Roeder from Street Sense joins us to explain what D.C. can expect in the future because of this decision.

And as promised from our newscast, here's more info on the CPD Action protest happening on Thursday.

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Launching June 28! Jun 21, 2022

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Introducing City Cast DC — the fun, connected, and slightly wacky row house neighbor you wish you had.