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City Cast DC

City Cast DC

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City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it. Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DC’s crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. It’ll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City Cast DC, consider this your official invitation to listen in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm. Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Why the Holocaust Museum Censored Itself Before Trump Even Asked

    Why the Holocaust Museum Censored Itself Before Trump Even Asked
    Apr 13 2026
    We’re talking about another Trump-era controversy at a DC cultural institution — in this case, the Holocaust Museum, which last year yanked down content talking about the fragility of democracy and the ties between German Naziism and American Jim Crow. Unlike the blowups at the Kennedy Center, this happened quietly. And according to reporting from Irie Sentner at Politico, that’s because the museum didn’t even wait for the administration to ask — they just pulled down stuff that they thought might upset the president’s team. What happened? And what does this mean for other museums in our city? Irie is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: Alliance Française Washington DC Window Nation St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families KATSUMI Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    20 mins
  • 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor — Presented By City Cast DC

    'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor — Presented By City Cast DC
    Apr 12 2026
    Washingtonians, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    27 mins
  • Dirt Bike Debate, Penn Ave Redo, Goodbye (Maybe?!) to Ovi

    Dirt Bike Debate, Penn Ave Redo, Goodbye (Maybe?!) to Ovi
    Apr 10 2026
    DC is starting to feel like an old Dennis the Menace cartoon. Last week, the city was up in arms about teens running wild at Navy Yard. This week, there’s agita about dirt bike riders. We’ll get into it. Also: A big Pennsylvania Avenue re-do may be in the works, and the neighbor at number 1600 gets a big say in it. And we’ll talk about the end of the Ovi era in DC. Plus: City Cast members can listen in on a special members-only conversation about a rare new political poll of DC, just a couple months before the election. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: ⁠Alliance Française Washington DC⁠ ⁠Olney Theatre⁠ ⁠Mosaic Theater⁠ ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠Window Nation⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠
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    32 mins
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