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City Cast DC

City Cast
Washington, DC
Donald Trump
Washington, United States
Washington, D.C.
Kennedy Center
Ranked Choice Voting
Janeese Lewis George
Washington DC
Public Safety
Robert White
Washington, District Of Columbia
East Potomac Park
Trayon White
DC Council
National Guard
DC Mayor's Race
Ice Cream
Smithsonian Institution
Dulles International Airport
WMATA

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 hav... more

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Recent Guests

Aparna Raj
Tenant organizer and newly elected Ward 1 D.C. Council member
Episode: Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C.
Marc Fisher
City Cast contributor and journalist
Episode: Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C.
Dan Diamond
Washington Post reporter covering the White House
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Episode: How D.C. Would Change In the Shadow of Trump’s Proposed Arch
Jarrett Ley
Architecturally trained visual modeling expert
The Washington Post
Episode: How D.C. Would Change In the Shadow of Trump’s Proposed Arch
Miles Bloxson
Host of City Cast Austin
City Cast Austin
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast DC
Zara Norman
Washington Sun reporter covering housing
Washington Sun
Episode: Robert White to Resign, Rent Forgiveness Bill Prompts Backlash, and the Battle Over Foie Gras Heats Up
Anna Spiegel
Axios reporter covering DC
Axios
Episode: Robert White to Resign, Rent Forgiveness Bill Prompts Backlash, and the Battle Over Foie Gras Heats Up
Shanara Gabrielle
Executive artistic director of Theater Alliance
Theater Alliance
Episode: Inside Southwest D.C.'s New Film, Opera and Theater Venue
Ben Brasch
City Cast journalist covering Washington, D.C.
City Cast
Episode: Robert White Could Be Ineligible for Delegate Unless He Resigns

Hosts

Bridget Todd
Co-host focused on urban living dilemmas and DC-focused discussions; affiliated with City Cast DC.
Michael Schaffer
Host with a strong lens on local policy and city life, collaborates across topics.
David Plotz
Host with broad DC focus, anchors roundtables and data-driven segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Long time listener

    Mr. Shaeffer is arguably the dumbest person in DC and we all would benefit from him leaving.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    robinson macy
    United States3 months ago
  • Bias problems

    I started trying out City Cast DC earlier this year and most of the coverage is great and interesting. But a pretty big issue is the local criminal justice coverage because the host seems to be pushing his own agenda rather than approaching it like a reporter. It reflects a lack of knowledge on an important issue area. It also makes for some very uncomfortable statements and is a disservice to listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maya from DC
    United States7 months ago
  • You might also like …

    I want to support this fledgling outlet for D.C. news, but my subscription is hanging by a thread. Nearly every day, I find another, totally unrelated iHeartRadio podcast downloaded onto my phone under the title “You Might Also Like …”

    I won’t, and I don’t. Some of these podcast episodes are more than 1.5 hours long. If this keeps happening, I’ll have to dump my subscription.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    YouWontAlsoLike117
    United States8 months ago
  • What the Post should be

    Good local coverage. Knowledgeable guests. One request only: reintroduce your guests at the end of the show. It’s helpful. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    abuasher
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Podcast Source for DC News

    Solid coverage of DC politics, albeit a little more establishment-friendly (plus other coverage of what’s going on events- and development-wise in town). It’s definitely gotten better in the past year and topics are usually good- I’d say I find something to listen to 3-4 times a week (out of 5 episodes a week)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JPG4285
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Liked for practical tips and city-specific insights, though some episodes feel repetitive with other network podcasts.
Strong local coverage with knowledgeable guests and deep dives into DC issues.
Quality and relevance of topics generally praised, with calls for more balanced guest intros and varied local topics.
Listeners value the DC focus and data-driven context but dislike the barrage of unrelated show recommendations in feeds.
Occasional critique about editorial tone on crime coverage.

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#91
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Apple Podcasts
#170
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#195
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast DC
Q: What can listeners in other cities take from this conversation to help make their city better?
Bloxson recommends that cities testing autonomous vehicles or other new technologies maintain public data that residents can consult to understand incidents and build trust.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast DC
Q: What are the drawbacks? What are people complaining about? What are they worried about?
Bloxson cites reports of autonomous vehicles obstructing emergency responders and Waymos passing stopped school buses. She also raises uncertainty about liability when an AV is involved in a collision.
Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C.
Q: What does this actually mean in any kind of practical terms for our actual lived life here in DC?
Schaffer says Robert White's role as non-voting delegate may have limited immediate effects. Eleanor Holmes Norton's relationships on Capitol Hill had been especially useful for defending the District against harmful proposals, and White will need time to build similar connections.
Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C.
Q: Do we know much about how she has said she will actually meaningfully get these things done?
Fisher says Lewis George has recently met with developers and investors, acknowledging that cooperation with them will be necessary to advance housing plans. He notes that the city's weak investment climate and developers' concerns about rent nonpayment make the goal difficult.
How D.C. Would Change In the Shadow of Trump’s Proposed Arch
Q: How did you do that?
The team reconstructed a precise, scaled model of the arch from design documents and combined it with LiDAR data mapping the heights and shapes of the surrounding landscape and structures.

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City Cast DC delivers daily, hyper-local coverage of Washington, DC with a focus on urban living, policy, transportation, housing, and cultural happenings. Episodes combine data-driven context, expert guests, and practical takeaways for residents navigating local issues—from transit fare policies and zoning reform to streeteries and city budgeting. The show often features policymakers, journalists, and local institution leaders, offering a candid and accessible lens on how city decisions impact everyday life. A notable strength is its ability to pair civic topics with personal anecdotes and actionable tips, making complex urban topics approachable for engaged DC listeners and local decision-makers alike.

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Recent guests on City Cast DC include:

1. Aparna Raj
2. Marc Fisher
3. Dan Diamond
4. Jarrett Ley
5. Miles Bloxson
6. Zara Norman
7. Anna Spiegel
8. Shanara Gabrielle

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