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DC’s Coziest Winter Spots Jan 26, 2026

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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.

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Who Is DC's New Councilmember? Plus, DC’s Best Restaurants and Its Worst Speed Cameras Jan 23, 2026

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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.

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The Local Political Battles Turning National Tides Jan 22, 2026

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Virginia made history this week, swearing in its first female governor. Democrats now hold the House, the Senate, and the governor’s office. A new legislative session is also getting underway, and from affordability issues to a major redistricting fight, there’s a lot on the agenda. Michael Pope of The Virginia Press Room Podcast and Virginia Public Radio joins us to explain this session.

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The Kennedy Center Might Not Survive Trump Jan 21, 2026

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The Washington National Opera announced this month that it was leaving the Kennedy Center. It’s the most shocking departure yet since Donald Trump’s takeover — and it could spell enormous changes for both the center and the opera, as well as Washington’s status as a high-culture city. The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott has been covering the chaos and he’s here to explain.

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Hacks To Get Your Kids Into The Best DC Summer Camps Jan 17, 2026

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We know what you're thinking - why would City Cast be talking about summer camps in January? If you're a parent asking yourself that question, you need to get your head in the game. Finding summer camps in D.C. can be cutthroat, and the deadlines are just around the corner. City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff is here to help you get prepared.

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Major Kennedy Center Loss, FBI Raids Reporter's Home, Cellphone Heist in Congress Jan 16, 2026

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We’re talking about the Washington Opera’s departure from the Kennedy Center, the FBI searching a Washington Post reporter’s house, and more furor over DC police working with ICE. Plus, in a members only fourth segment — and a dose of fun in a tough week – we’ll talk about the great Congressional Cellphone Caper, in which a staffer stole 240 smartphones from Congress.

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Inside the DMV’s AI Data Centers Driving Up Your Electric Bill Jan 15, 2026

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With the explosion of AI, data centers have proliferated. And the DC metro area is the focal point of it all, with Northern Virginia leading the way. Prince George’s County lawmakers are debating whether to build a data center amid rising water use and electricity costs. Jenny Abamu from WAMU joins us to explain how these centers became so popular, and what it means for the locals who live near them.

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Has Trump Permanently Tanked DC's Economy? Jan 14, 2026

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Tracey Hadden Loh runs a program at Brookings that compiles economic data about the DC area — which means she tends to be a step ahead when it comes to noticing, like, blinking danger signs about how our region is doing. As you can imagine, her phone’s been ringing off the hook in this year of DOGE and dislocation. Luckily for us, she answered when we called, and is here today to share some new data about a weird plunge in DMV consumer spending and what it might mean for you and me.

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DC’s Food In’s and Outs For 2026 Jan 13, 2026

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Remember when cupcakes were all the rage in DC? Or espresso martinis? DC loves a food trend, but what will be THE THINGS in drink, dining and DC’s food scene in 2026? Washingtonian’s food editor, Jessica Sidman, is here to walk us through what's in and out in DC dining in 2026.

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Trump Has a New Obsession In His DC Takeover Jan 12, 2026

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What does Donald Trump want with DC’s public golf links? The question is suddenly on a lot of people’s minds because the administration has suddenly injected itself into the obscure question of who runs facilities that for years have been used for recreation by middle-class Washingtonians. The Washington Post’s Rick Maese has been covering the golf-course takeover and is here to tell us what he knows.

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