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Fixing Dulles, Divisive Streateries, and DC Enters Its 'Craziest Year in Politics' Dec 05, 2025

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We’re talking about the entry of a bona fide progressive into the DC mayor’s race, Donald Trump’s plans for Dulles Airport, and the return of stars to the Washington Post’s restaurant reviews. In a members only 4th segment, what’s going on with ranked choice voting in DC?

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How An Old Asylum Became DC’s Biggest Development Project Dec 04, 2025

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For a lot of people in DC, the name “Saint Elizabeth’s” still conjures the likes of John Hinckley. But the sprawling campus that housed what used to be known as an insane asylum has transformed over the past two decades, with the hospital’s footprint shrinking and a lot of new stuff coming in: A cabinet department, a basketball arena, some pretty-looking housing. And according to the Washington Business Journal’s Michael Neibauer, more is on the way. Here’s what you need to know.

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Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

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The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City (Including DC!) Dec 03, 2025

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Join City Cast DC co-host Bridget Todd alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.

Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping!

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Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families

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How the National Guard Shooting Tightens Trump's Grip on DC Dec 02, 2025

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After the tragic attack on two National Guard members that left one of them dead and the other fighting for his life in the hospital, the Trump administration quickly announced plans to put 500 additional National Guard troops on DC’s streets, this time with DC police accompanying them for protection. All of this while there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly happened in this attack. The Washington Post’s Olivia George joins to tell us what we DO know.

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Nace Law Group

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families

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Your Guide to December 2025 in DC Dec 01, 2025

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Whether you’re a holiday grump or can't get enough of all things merry and bright, we’ve got your guide to what to eat, drink, see, and do this December in DC, from Guinness World Record kissing to DC’s best gifts.

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.

For even more tips on how to make the most of November in DC, check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month.

If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' Director of Storytelling and Marketing, Anna Claire, learn more here.

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Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families

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Bowser’s Time As Mayor Is Over. What's Her Legacy? And Who'll Replace Her? Nov 26, 2025

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Muriel Bowser has announced that she’s going to hang it up after 12 years in office. What happens now? And what should we make of the decade-plus that Herronner has spent dominating DC politics? City Cast’s Michael Schaffer, Bridget Todd and WAMU’s Alex Koma explain every juicy detail.

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$5 Snacks, Cemetery Dog Parks, and Other Niche DC Things to Be Thankful For Nov 25, 2025

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Thanksgiving is here! And we’re thankful, seriously and unseriously, about a whole bunch of things. The CCDC gang chat about what this Thanksgiving means for them and all the things we’re thanking DC for.

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Why Do So Many Washingtonians Have Dementia? Nov 24, 2025

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Aging isn’t something most of us like to think about, but it’s something all of us will experience. And in D.C., older residents are more likely to face memory challenges like dementia, which occurs here at higher rates than in much of the country. But a new approach to elder care might offer a better path forward for how the city supports its aging population. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler explores what aging in D.C. looks like today and what it could become.

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E-Bike Slowdown, EEOB Remodel, and Thanksgiving in DC Nov 21, 2025

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We’re talking about the latest scoop on DC’s looming mayoral election, the latest spillover effect from the city’s youth-crime problem — it’s going to affect your ebike rental — and the fate of the federal building DC loves to hate. Plus, Thanksgiving tips! And in a member’s-only fourth segment, we’ll talk through the latest Congressional bills that would rewrite DC laws. Our representatives don’t get a vote, but we do have thoughts.

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Trump Is Gutting DC’s Coolest Secret Museum Nov 20, 2025

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You’ve probably never heard of the Wilbur J. Cohen federal building. It’s a government office building just off the Mall houses a collection of masterpieces of American art. Some of them are literally part of the building, murals by the legendary 1930s artist Ben Shahn. For decades, they’ve been open to the public, not that most people knew about them. Now, they might be destroyed: The Cohen building is one of the structures that the Trump administration wants to sell off, and its likely a buyer would take a wrecking ball to the place, timeless art and all. The New Republic’s Timothy Noah has been chronicling the collection’s fate and he’s here to tell us about it.

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