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AdMo Housing Debate, Unsavory School Names, and Friday the 13th Oct 13, 2023

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The team chats about the latest twist in a goofy Adams Morgan development saga — and why it oughta matter to you even if you never hang out at the late, unlamented SunTrust Plaza. Plus, we’ve got some thoughts on school renamings and suggestions for how to get in a haunted mood this Friday the 13th.

As always, our Friday episode is fueled by great local journalism:

Read up on the AdMo Plaza update, from this Washington Post report. And get caught up on the long saga, with our episode featuring Martin Austermuhle.
WTOP covered the Woodson High School renaming. They’ll be making a final decision on Nov. 9.
Hear the episode we mentioned, about how D.C. renamed Good Hope Road as Marion Barry Ave, and whether it should have.
As promised, here’s the Markoff’s Haunted Forest episode, including incredible behind-the-scenes details of how they produce the thing and ending with our own journey through the trail.
We’ve got lots of spooky fall suggestions in this article, by Kaela. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC so you don’t miss out on future event ideas.

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Why D.C. Sports Betting Is a Mess Oct 12, 2023

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In D.C., you’re only allowed to use one sports betting app — and the company behind it is a WRECK. It’s a status quo that has real costs — even if you don’t bet on sports. How did this happen? And what does D.C. do now? We break it down with Danny Funt, who has broken some of these stories for The Washington Post.

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D.C.’s Most Underrated Restaurants Oct 11, 2023

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There have been a lot of buzzy new restaurant openings in DC lately, but don’t forget about the durable, DC staples that fly under the radar, but endure for a reason.

The Washingtonian’s Food Critic Ann Limpert joins me and newsletter editor Kaela Coh-tee-Stemmerman to dish on DC’s most underrated restaurants.

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After District Dogs: What Can D.C. Do About Flooding? Oct 10, 2023

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D.C. has had intense floods this year, and with climate change, it’s only poised to get worse. Marcelo Jauregui-Volpe, a journalist at Hola Cultura, is here to explain why the old way of mapping flood risk in D.C. is out of date and what we need to know to be more prepared.

Check out our episode about D.C.’s troubled 911 call center, and some of the fatal mistakes it’s made.

And if you need a refresher of what happened at the District Dogs flooding, we went through it minute-by-minute and also covered the city’s response.

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Pricey Nats Upgrade, DC’s Budget Surplus, and Pandas’ Farewell Oct 06, 2023

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Mike is joined by Julia Karron and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and they’re talking about taxpayer money — first for a stadium scoreboard, then for a boost in food assistance. And, in both cases, what the debate says about where DC stands right now. Plus: Pandas! They’re leaving, and they have feelings.

If you want to help choose the zoo’s next favorite animal, vote here.

And afterward, catch up on this great local reporting that fueled our roundup:

WTOP covered the Nats’ scoreboard story
The Washington Post’s piece on the surplus funding SNAP benefits
Kaela’s write-up on the pandas, from our newsletter Hey DC

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What a New RFK Stadium Could Mean For D.C. Oct 05, 2023

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The House Oversight Committee actually agreed on something, and that was to possibly bring the Washington Commanders back to the old RFK site. The legislation would give DC a 99-year lease on the site with fewer restrictions on how the site can be redeveloped. The Washington Post’s Sam Fortier chatted with us a few months ago about what that land could mean for the team’s future and the city’s.

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Shaw May Ban New Liquor Licenses Oct 04, 2023

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Some Shaw residents are calling for a three-year moratorium on new bars and nightclubs on 9th Street between T St and U St. NBC Reporter Mark Segraves tells us why, and how business owners in the area feel about it.

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Dismissed Harassment Complaints, New Metro Taxes, and Washington Monument Reviews Oct 03, 2023

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The team discusses new details about how D.C. government handles sexual harassment complaints. Short answer: not well. Plus, D.C. is considering a new tax to save Metro’s budget, and we read out surprisingly hilarious one-star reviews of the Washington Monument.

Check out these articles for more background on our three topics today:

The Washington Post update on how D.C. handles sexual harassment complaints
Alex Koma’s piece about solutions to Metro’s budget problem
Laugh at some more one-star reviews of the Washington Monument

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How Social Media is Propelling D.C.'s Youth Homicides Oct 02, 2023

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It’s no secret that homicides are up in DC: Last week, we recorded our 200th murder of the year. But there’s more confusion about why this is happening. ProPublica's Alec MacGillis has been writing about violence in America, and one of his reports touched on an idea that hadn’t gotten much notice: that social media is propelling the carnage.

Let us know what you think of the newscast at the end of our episodes with this short, multiple-choice survey: https://forms.gle/7mggSwc1jNSETNoP7

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And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

Skyrocketing Homicides, Shutdown Guide for D.C., and McDonald’s Mumbo Sauce Sep 29, 2023

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DC passed a grim homicide milestone this week — 200 murders before October, for the first time since 1997. Plus, we’re on the cusp of a government shutdown in a city where 25% of the jobs are for Uncle Sam. But it’s not all heavy duty: McDonalds is about to start serving Mumbo Sauce, and we have some thoughts.

We mentioned a few other episodes you might want to hear:

The Giant in Southeast is pulling national brands because of theft
DC’s homicide rate is rising, even as other cities see that number fall

And be sure to check out the amazing local reporting that fueled this episode:

Our newsletter editor Kaela wrote up a shutdown guide for Washingtonians. Shame we’re going to need it.
The Washington Post’s comprehensive and moving article about the rising homicide rate
And Mickey D’s is getting into mumbo sauce in October.

Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

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