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DC's New Approach to Development Nov 07, 2024

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It’s been a week of big news about things outside of DC’s control, and we’ll get more into that in tomorrow’s Friday news roundup. But one thing that is DC’s call is the redevelopment of North Capitol Street. Ebony Dumas and Anita Cozart from DC’s Office of Planning sat down with us in July to talk about how planners have changed throughout the years.

Vote on our City Cast 6 awards shortlist here, to help select the six Washingtonians who have transformed D.C. this year. This year’s City Cast 6 Awards are presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace.

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If you enjoyed today's interview with Food & Friends' Executive Director, Carrie Stoltzfus, learn more here.

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How the Election Went Down in DC Nov 06, 2024

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It’s 4 AM, and though there hasn’t yet been a final call, it’s looking like D.C. is going to have to brace itself for another Trump presidency. The team is here to process what that means for our city, our country, and for all of us.

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What Happens if Trump ‘Takes Over’ DC? Nov 05, 2024

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It’s election day! And your guess is as good as ours about what happens. Cuneyt Dil from Axios joined us back in July to talk about what D.C. might look like in a second Trump administration.

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2024 DC Celebrity Endorsements Nov 04, 2024

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Since election day is almost here, you might be feeling all kinds of election related anxiety. So take your mind off that with City Cast DC’s endorsements for which celebrities could run our city.

And if you’re wanting updates and analysis from our ACTUAL election, we’ve got our election day coverage dropping later in the day, around 6 am, on Wednesday.

Check out all of our previous coverage on D.C.’s election, which includes episodes on:

The I83 debate
If Trump wins
If Harris wins
Our live taping ep for Trayon White details
What will election security look like this year?

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The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election Nov 03, 2024

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This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for DC. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other.

WaPo Loses 250k Subscribers, DCA Line-Cutting Tech, and Commanders Hope!? Nov 01, 2024

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We’re talking about the crisis at the Washington Post, the joy around the Washington Commanders, and a sneaky new technology that aims to bust line-cutters at DCA.

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Your Guide to November 2024 in DC Oct 31, 2024

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D.C. is getting darker earlier and the pleasant weather is giving way to the cold. November can be a slog, but the City Cast team is here to help you make the most of it.

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 DC community.

For even more tips on how to make the most of November in D.C., check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month. And if you're finding our recs helpful, please consider becoming a member to help us stick around long-term.

If you enjoyed today's interview with Luray Caverns Director of Marketing and PR, Bill Huffman, learn more here.

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How DC Prepares For Elections After January 6 Oct 30, 2024

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The election is looming and Washington is anxious. The city government announced some plans last week for security around November 5 and all the way through the interregnum. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil is here to tell us what to expect.

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Poop Memorial, WaPo Resignations, And Other DC Stories You Missed This October Oct 29, 2024

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October was a crazy month in D.C.! In fact, there were so many stories that we couldn’t get to all of them. So today on City Cast DC, we’re recapping the wildest stories you missed, from the poop memorial on the Mall to Metro’s latest big problem.

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The DMV’s Weirdest Mall is Closing Oct 28, 2024

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As of this week, most of the Crystal City underground shops are shutting down for good. The owner of Total Party, a store that’s been there for nine years, joins us to talk about when the Crystal City Mall thrived, why it’s died, and what’s next.

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 28th episode:

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