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What’s Next For DC’s Trendiest Neighborhood Sep 26, 2024

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The Washington Post dubbed Buzzard Point “D.C.'s trendiest new neighborhood” this past summer. But longtime residents of the area have concerns about just how Buzzard Point is being developed. Emeka Moneme, Capitol Riverfront BID president, is here to explain what Buzzard Point means for DC.

Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.

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If you enjoyed today's interview with Alliance Francaise Executive Director, Sarah Diligenti, learn more here.

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Where To Get The Best Wine in the DMV Sep 25, 2024

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2024 is looking to be a solid year for wineries in Virginia and Maryland. But for folks who are unfamiliar and want to check out the area’s wineries this fall, we’re returning to our conversation from last year with Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post. He’s got a list of wineries no matter your price range or distance restrictions.

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Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode:

National Museum of Women in the Arts

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A Political Bar, News-Based Dating App, and Other DC Stories You Missed This September Sep 24, 2024

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September was chock full of news — so much so that we’ve set up this rapid-fire episode to squeeze all of the stories in. Today we’ve got 10 stories in 20 minutes, from D.C.’s newest dating app which matches you based on news articles, to the viral TikTok that got an AdMo cafe kicked off of Uber Eats.

P.S. A quick correction: The InPress dating app is free for users. The $19.99 fee we mentioned unlocks Premium features.

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The 1991 Uprising That Changed Mount Pleasant Sep 23, 2024

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In 1991, protests erupted in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood after police shot Daniel Gomez, an El Salvadoran immigrant. Ellie Walton and Quique Aviles, creators of the documentary ‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered', are here to explain what happened and why it was a turning point for D.C.’s Central American communities. Please be advised that this episode contains some graphic descriptions.

‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered’ will be broadcast nationally this Thursday September 26th at 8 p.m. EST on American Reframed on the WORLD Channel and will be available to stream for one month on the PBS passport app.

Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode:

National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Does DC Need More Cops? Plus, $19,000 in Traffic Tickets, and Political Merch Sales Sep 20, 2024

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We’re talking about whether D.C. needs more police thanks to a new audit report, a car crash involving someone who had $19,000 in unpaid tickets — but was still on the road, and the big recent change in political merch.

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The Good and Bad of Development in Congress Heights Sep 19, 2024

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Congress Heights is the home of the Washington Mystics and the entertainment and sports arena, but that’s a pretty limited view of one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in the District. So local artist and business owner Keyonna Jones and City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff stopped by to break down why Congress Heights is a neighborhood you should know.

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If you enjoyed today's interview with Alliance Francaise Executive Director, Sarah Diligenti, learn more here.

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What Do DC’s Violence Interrupters Do? Sep 18, 2024

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This week, D.C.'s police union called for the city’s violence intervention programs to be shut down after Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White was charged with bribery related to a violence interruption program. We talked to Dr. Joseph Richardson, a UMD professor and co-chair of D.C.’s Homicide Review, about what exactly D.C.’s violence interrupters do for the city.

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How DC’s Breakup With Humane Rescue Alliance Affects Pet Owners Sep 17, 2024

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D.C. Health and the Humane Rescue Alliance, which handles animal services, just announced they’re ending their 44-year-old partnership. HRA leaders say they were initially caught off guard by the split. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler explains what this could mean for pets and pet owners in D.C.

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A New Plan to Fix DC’s 911 Call Center Sep 16, 2024

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Councilmember Brooke Pinto has put forward a new bill to finally fix DC’s beleaguered emergency response system. Bona fide 911 call center expert Dave Statter joins us to share his thoughts.

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Fatal Police Shooting, Strip Club Drama, and WWI Memorial Sep 13, 2024

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We’re joined by Washington City Paper’s Mitch Ryals to talk about the fallout from a police shooting, a battle between a club and an investment bank, and the opening of a controversial memorial in the heart of downtown.

Check out our episode on the future of the National Mall here.

It’s National Preparedness Month, so every Friday, we’re sharing a tip from our sponsor, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. Today’s tip is “Prepare with your needs in mind. Your emergency kit may look different than a neighbor’s. Download a checklist at ready.dc.gov/NPM2024.”

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