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Can D.C. Fix Its Lead Pipe Problem? May 22, 2023

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D.C. ranks in the top 10 cities for lead pipes. As environmental reporter Kayla Benjamin will tell you, that’s not an honor. But it’s also an expensive thing to fix — expensive enough that the mayor has cut it out of her current budget proposal. Kayla’s here to lay out where things stand and what needs to happen next.

Check out our episode about Chief Contee leaving the force and what it means for MPD.

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Bowser Placates Congress. Plus, Union Station and Mystics Season May 19, 2023

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DC’s mayor made a trip to Congress this week and it maybe wasn’t as bad as it could have been? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and Julia Karron join Mike Schaffer to chat about that. Plus, they’re also talking about the latest twist in the push to reinvent Union Station. And the Washington Mystics season is just kicking off — we’ll discuss how to be the best possible fan.

Check out all the local coverage that powers our roundups:

Meagan Flynn from the Washington Post has you covered on Bowser’s trip to Capitol Hill.
Washingtonian’s Jessica Ruf breaks down all the Union Station renderings.
Check out our episode with Just Women’s Sports’ Kate Yanchulis all about the Washington Mystics.

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What’s Next in D.C.’s Budget Debate May 18, 2023

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DC Council passed a first vote on the 2024 budget, and there were a lot of sticking points. Like, should transportation be free? Should there be police officers in school? Should the city be doing more to support low-income residents? Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to tell us what made it into the budget, what was cut, and who won which battles.

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Taste-Test Bizarre Foods at This High-Tech DMV Farm May 17, 2023

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Area 2 Farms in Arlington is not what you imagine when you think of a farm. It's indoors and has bizarre plants that taste like roasted garlic, cheese, or oysters. And for the cherry (tomato) on top, this vertical farm is fighting climate change with all kinds of sustainable techniques. We road-tripped out there last fall to learn about it all from founder and chief science officer Tyler Baras.

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Why MPD Can't Fire Bad Cops May 16, 2023

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The D.C. police have been trying to fire an officer named Michael Thomas, but he’s managed to appeal and arbitrate his way out of it for 13 years. And he's not the only one. It’s a tale of public safety, organized labor, and how the city government works (or doesn’t) and Alex Koma from City Paper has reported out the whole crazy story.

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Bowser Heads to the Hill May 15, 2023

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D.C.’s mayor is due on the Hill this week for a hearing where she’s almost certain to sit there as a line of Congressional Republicans lambaste her city, and probably inaccurately. NBC Reporter Mark Segraves is here to explain why we should keep our eyes on the train wreck anyway.

Watch the hearing tomorrow (if you dare) here.

Also, if you’re excited about the new Kraken Kourts and Skates that just opened up in Northeast, you’ll probably like this episode about D.C. as a playground for adults. Enjoy.

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Maryland Senate Race, WashPo's Mea Culpa, and Secret Spy Spots May 12, 2023

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Maryland has suddenly got a hot, open senate seat race and it’s likely to feature at least three DMV icons, with major implications about race, ideology, and public safety. Plus, the Washington Post’s Editorial Board issued a mea culpa about a key race in D.C.’s last election, and the team reflects on lessons from Spy Week to defend their personal spy spot suggestions.

As always, check out the local news that powers our roundups:

Politico has all the details on Angela Alsobrooks’ campaign for Maryland’s open senate seat.
Check out The Washington Post Editorial Board’s mea culpa to Elissa Silverman.

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D.C. Restaurants With Secret Spy Lore May 11, 2023

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Why do restaurants play such a big role in spy stories? And which DC eateries should you hit if you want to dine where the secret agents met their sources? Andrew Hammond from the International Spy Museum fills us in.

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Did “The Americans” Get D.C. Right? May 10, 2023

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It’s the 10th anniversary of the hit FX show The Americans, which is all about the spies living among us in D.C. But despite being set in D.C., the show was actually filmed in Brooklyn. Its creators Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields tell us how they painstakingly recreated '80s era D.C. digitally.

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How To Spot A Spy in D.C. May 09, 2023

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It is Day Two of our Spy Week, presented by the International Spy Museum! Today, former CIA agent Lindsay Moran tells us how to spot a spy in DC, whether it’s your neighbor, best friend, or that guy hitting on you at the bar. Because if you’re in D.C., where there are an estimated 10,000 spies, there’s a non-zero chance that you’re being tailed.

Check out Lindsay’s book, "Blowing My Cover," for more tips.

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Plus, we're thinking about where we'd meet with our handlers if we were spies! (We're not; we promise.) What would be your spot of choice? Leave us a voicemail or text us at 202-642-2654.

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