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DC Reacts to Trump's In-Office Mandate Jan 28, 2025

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President Donald Trump has made big changes to how remote work and telework will function in the federal government - which will have a big impact on the DMV. The Washington Post’s Emily Davies has been collecting stories from federal workers in the area and is here to share how they’re feeling and what they’re doing about it.

If you’re a federal worker with a story to share, get in touch with Emily over Signal, at 202-412-9091.

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The January 6th Supporters In Our Own Backyard Jan 27, 2025

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Donald Trump’s pardon of January 6 rioters hit close to home for Lauren Ober and Hanna Rosin. Literally: Last year, the journalists created We Live Here Now, a podcast about what happened when a house of J6 activists moved in next door. They’re here today to talk about what the pardons mean for their block and our city.

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Trump's First Week, Top 100 Restaurants, and A New ‘Gilded Age’ Jan 24, 2025

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We’re talking with The Washington Post’s Lisa Rein about the new Trump administration’s role as our city’s biggest employer — and what its whirlwind of new rules mean for us. Plus, Washingtonian food critic Ann Limpert is going to share highlights from the magazine’s annual list of top restaurants.

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Football is DC's Common Ground Again Jan 23, 2025

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So it’s a weird political time for a lot of people in DC. But a strange and pretty retro phenomenon is lightening the mood: The city seems to be falling back in love with its football team, the Commanders. After years of futility, the team that was once the one subject guaranteed to unite our city is now one game from the Super Bowl. The Washington Post’s Sam Fortier is here to explain their revived hold on our imagination, and provide a primer for anyone who’s game to jump on the bandwagon.

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The Best Eats and Hangouts in Dupont Circle Jan 22, 2025

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Dupont Circle is known for embassies and think tanks. But did you know that it’s also a place where you can find good sushi, cool architecture, and symbols of DC’s changing landscape? Longterm Dupont residents HH Leonards and Paul Cohn, and our City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff, share their guide on how to spend the perfect day in Dupont Circle.

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What Trump Can (and Can't) Change in DC Jan 21, 2025

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As the second Trump term begins, many in D.C. are worried about their legal rights in a city that’s not quite a state. Monica Hopkins, who runs the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, has been tracking the threats and is here to talk about what’s real and what isn’t.

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Pizzagate Fallout, Transforming Office Space, and Avoiding Inauguration Jan 17, 2025

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We’re talking about the newest idea for converting unused downtown office buildings, the long legacy of the Comet Ping Pong shooting, and everything that is happening this weekend. We’re going to tell you how to navigate it all.

ICYMI: How to Navigate Inauguration Weekend in DC, from Metro closures to high security.

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Biden’s Local Legacy Jan 16, 2025

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How much impact does the president actually have on D.C.? As president Biden prepares to leave the White House, City Cast hosts Bridget Todd and Michael Schaffer reflect on the ways Biden shaped our city.

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How to Navigate Inauguration Weekend in DC Jan 15, 2025

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Inauguration Day is a huge event for our nation with loads of fanfare, politicking, and of course security, but for many of us who live in DC, it can be a major headache. That’s why Axios’ Cuneyt Dil joins us to go over the tips and tricks to avoid the spectacle. Plus we answer: is there really more security in DC this month than ever before and why the mayor is paying 1.5 million to attend the parade.

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DC’s Best Winter Getaways Jan 14, 2025

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With the MLK holiday coming up, and not to mention a certain upcoming inauguration, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered. City Cast contributor Madeline Weinfeld has the coziest winter getaways from the DC area to help shake you out of a winter funk.

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