
A new conversation about the politics and business of hometown Washington. Longtime journalists Cuneyt Dil and Tom Sherwood bring exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and real curiosity to the forces shaping D.C.’s political and business scene. It’s the stories everyone’s talking about — and the ones they aren’t.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNewsPolitics | |||

The Dream City Podcast digs into a troubling sign for the local economy: D.C.’s tourism industry is struggling during a year that was supposed to bring a historic influx of visitors.
And with Election Day just weeks away, Cuneyt and Tom look for clu... more
Cuneyt and Tom dig into the fallout from Trayon White’s federal bribery trial after a hung jury resulted in a mistrial. White acknowledged taking $35,000 during the trial — raising a separate question for the D.C. Council: even without a conviction, ... more
On this week’s Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Tom preview Ward 8 Council member Trayon White’s long-awaited federal bribery trial.
They also dig into a stark warning from D.C.’s chief financial officer that the city’s economic and revenue signals ar... more
On this week’s Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Tom (happy 80th!) take stock of the many ways President Trump is physically reshaping Washington.
They talk about the two-year Kennedy Center renovation, new blinged-out images of Trump’s White House bal... more
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I think I’ll need about 3-4 more episodes before I can pronounce Cuneyt’s name correctly!
Great chemistry, always civil, and often humorous.
New podcast off to a nice start! Looking forward to seeing what Cuneyt and Tom do! Perfect blend of local and national news and how it impacts DC!
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This show centers DC politics and regional business with veteran reporters who dissect local power dynamics, infrastructure projects, and policy debates through a Washington-centric lens. Episodes frequently tackle governance, transportation, housing, and the interplay between local institutions and federal influence, often weaving in insider anecdotes and historical context. Guests range from elected officials and policy advocates to national journalists and industry insiders, giving listeners a practical view of how decisions in the nation's capital ripple through the region. A standout is the steady mix of sharp analysis, civil dialogue, and timely coverage of high-stakes local issues with a strong investigative journalism backbone.
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Recent guests on Dream City Podcast include:
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7. Randy Clarke
8. Mark Segraves
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