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New Crime Bill, Zebra Saga Ends, and Leaf Collection Guide Oct 27, 2023

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We’re joined by Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and City Cast contributor Dan Reed to talk through the D.C. mayor’s sweeping new anti-crime proposal, the latest twist in the story of the Beltway zebras, and Dan has thoughts on leaf collection.

As always our roundups are powered by the great local journalism in the area:

Check out Cuneyt’s reporting on the new crime bill proposed by Mayor Bowser.
We also covered the uptick in store thefts on the pod with Emily Davies of the Washington Post.
The Department of Public Works has this handy guide for how to handle leaf collection.
The Washington Post explains the acquittal of Jerry Lee Holly, the owner of the escaped Maryland zebras.

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Why We Hate D.C.’s New Slogan Oct 26, 2023

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D.C. is rolling out a new slogan this November, to entice more international tourists to visit. But our hosts Michael and Bridget are ... less than thrilled about it.

If you’re interested in signing up for Alliance Francaise’s Paris trip, French language classes, or any of their other educational opportunities, head to francedc.org.

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A New Home for D.C.'s Coolest Artifacts Oct 25, 2023

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D.C.'s got some incredible historical artifacts. Think Duke Ellington’s birth certificate, a will for Alexander Graham Bell, and even some 2,000-year-old hunting camps. But right now, there’s not one central place where D.C.’s archives all live. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil has been following the plan to build a new, high-tech building to change that.

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RFK Stadium Frustration, Fake Headlines, and Listener Emails Oct 24, 2023

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There was a HEATED community meeting last week about RFK stadium, and the team breaks it all down. Plus, we’re playing a new “news” game, and hearing directly from YOU, our listeners, about our episode about the National Landing neighborhood in Northern Virginia.

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Check out the local news that powers our roundups:

The Washington Post has you covered on what went down at the community meeting regarding RFK Stadium.
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How D.C.’s Parole System Could Change Oct 23, 2023

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D.C.’s parole system is run by the federal government, just like the prison system as a whole, and that has impacts for all of us. There’s an effort in DC to take control back from the Feds. Emilia Calma of DC Policy Center tell us why, and if it could really happen.

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Wawa Fight, Statehood Struggles, and a Transformed Museum Oct 20, 2023

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We’re talking about a fight at a Wawa — or at least about how that fight was covered, and what it says about where DC’s at right now. Plus, we chat through the state of statehood and a great big museum reopening.

As always our roundups are powered by great local reporting:

Check out the Washington Post’s play-by-play of the WaWa fight.
Washington City Paper explains what’s happening with DC Vote.
And the new National Museum of Women in the Arts is open!

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D.C.’s Most Haunted Spots Oct 19, 2023

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Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we chatted last October with Washingtonian senior editor Andrew Beaujon about the best creepy urban legends.

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Is The DMV’s Next Great Downtown in NoVa? Oct 18, 2023

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Is National Landing the next big thing in the DMV? That bit of Northern Virginia — including Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard — is on a mission to be the next great live-and-work center. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil says it’s hoping to compete with D.C.’s downtown.

To learn more about our sponsor Alliance Francaise, the group's trip to Paris, or any of the classes it offers, go to francedc.org.

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Local Palestine-Israel Efforts, Stop Sign Cameras, and Best Speakeasies Oct 17, 2023

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The weight of what’s happening in Israel and Palestine is so heavy that it’s palpable for many of us here in D.C. We’ve got some suggestions for what YOU can do to aid the peace and humanitarian efforts. Plus, we’re talking about some tricky stop sign cameras in D.C., and the best speakeasies now that the Gibson is shuttering its doors.

Priyanka wrote up this piece, summarizing all of the Palestine and Israel aid efforts we mentioned today.
Bridget’s got you covered on how to spot disinformation with her podcast There Are No Girls On The Internet.
Check out Alan Henny’s “stop sign” video. Should he contest the fine? Tell us what you think.
The Gibson is closing and we are SAD.

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Why a NoVa School Might Go to the Supreme Court Oct 16, 2023

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Thomas Jefferson High School, the math and science magnet school in Northern Virginia, is one of the most famous public schools in the country — and one of the toughest to get into. But some parents say the school’s new admissions process — which aims to improve diversity — actually discriminates against Asian students. They want the Supreme Court to get involved. Karina Elwood from the Washington Post brings us up to speed.

Listen to our episode about the John Falcicchio scandal in the Mayor’s office.

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