City Cast DC

Should DC rejoin Maryland!? In D.C.’s current crisis atmosphere, the idea of retrocession has gained traction. For years, David Krucoff was the lonely champion of this cause. He’s with us today to explain why he thinks it’s the best way forward.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 March 17th episode:Urban PaceThe Pew Charitable TrustsBabbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn joins the show to talk about the federal budget and that weird billion-dollar hole it may blow in our own city budget, measles in the DMV, and everything you need to know about Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record.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 March 14th episode:Urban PaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

DC has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. Is it Malcolm X Park or Meridian Hill Park? Is it Reagan National Airport or DCA? We talked to ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed last summer about the essential rules to life in DC. If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for just $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this March 13th episode:Urban PaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The House just passed a budget stopgap bill that would fund the federal government through September but would also cut $1.1 billion from D.C.’s local budget. If the Senate passes the bill without changing this provision, it would cripple the District’s budget and the effect would be immediate. NBC’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us what’s happening.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 March 12th episode:Urban PaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C. is trying out a new pilot program that’s designed to give low-income people a break on traffic camera tickets. Martin Austermuehle has covered the issue for the 51st and he’s here to talk about why the program has been so controversial.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 March 11th episode:Urban PaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Alliance Française has been bringing French language and culture to DC since 1905. So how has it shaped the city? And what’s next? City Cast DC’s Senior Executive Producer Priyanka Tilve chats with Sarah Diligenti, the Executive Director from Alliance Française, to talk about its 120-year history, the deep ties between France and the U.S., and how the organization has evolved over the decades.They also get into what’s ahead — like the big 120th anniversary soirée, a Night of Poetry, and even a trip to Toulouse.Visit francedc.org to learn more.

US Congressman Jamie Raskin, who represents the Maryland suburbs of DC, is known nationally for leading the Democratic pushback against Trump’s sweeping federal cuts. He's here to tell us how the layoffs are affecting the DMV, how his Republican colleagues see D.C. home rule, and what citizens ought to do if they want to get involved. 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.Plus, keep a look out for the bonus episode we’re dropping later today, with our sponsor Alliance Francaise, about D.C.’s obsession with French culture. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode:Urban PaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and the Washington Post’s Teo Armus join us to talk about the end of Black Lives Matter plaza, immigration raids around DC, and the latest in Cherry Blossom branding.Plus, City Cast CEO David Plotz is speaking this week at Cleveland Park Library about podcasting, local news, and how CCDC got started. Register here for the March 11 event, which starts at 7 p.m. 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 March 7th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Mayor Bowser’s town hall on Wednesday hit a nerve with the city. NBC4’s Mark Segraves was there, and he’s here to give us the play-by-play of what Bowser had to say.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 March 6th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With everything going in DC lately, it’s understandable if maybe you’re feeling like having a few drinks on a budget. Ann Limpert, food editor for the Washingtonian, is here with the best DC happy hours where you can knock back a few responsibly, and in moderation of course. 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 March 5th episode:The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.