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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.

  1. 1 hr ago

    What Does It Take To Make Our City Safer?

    What does it take to make a dangerous street safer? That's what we're talking about today with Dan Reed. Dan is a transportation planner and the Maryland Policy Director at Greater Greater Washington. Last year, they were walking their dog through their neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland when a driver struck both of them. Dan wrote about the accident—and then about the year they spent fighting to make their street safer. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast 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 July 9th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

    33 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Tomorrow's Cure

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    You Might Also Like: Tomorrow's Cure

    Introducing Fluorescence-Guided Surgery: Making the Invisible Visible from Tomorrow's Cure. Follow the show: Tomorrow's Cure This episode will explore how fluorescenceguided surgery is reshaping precision surgery by allowing surgeons to visualize critical anatomy, such as blood flow, bile ducts, and tumors, that was previously invisible. Dr. Polites and Dr. Lautz are interested in discussing current and emerging applications across perfusion assessment, hepatobiliary surgery, and cancer care, including rare and novel use cases that are improving safety and outcomes, particularly in pediatrics. The conversation should also look ahead to how new fluorescent agents and continued innovation position fluorescenceguided surgery as a platform for the future of surgical care. How to listen and stay connected: Subscribe to Tomorrow’s Cure on your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you never miss an episode. Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic’s experts—subscribe to Mayo Clinic’s newsletter for free today: https://mayocl.in/3EcNPNc Connect with Mayo Clinic: Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 1 day ago

    The Antidote to Your Humdrum Metro Rides

    Have you ever sat on the Metro and wished it could transport you anywhere you dreamed? In her new novel Retro, D.C. author Jessica Goldstein imagines the Metro not as the boring backdrop of everyday life in the DMV, but as a time machine, ferrying wealthy tourists to the Old West for bachelorette parties, Prohibition-era speakeasies, and other moments in history. Today, Jessica is here to talk about turning one of D.C.'s most recognizable landmarks into the centerpiece of a sci-fi adventure—and what her story tells us about our urge to escape the present. Want some more D.C. news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter. 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 July 8th episode: ⁠Library of Congress⁠ ⁠Alliance Française Washington DC⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

    29 min

  4. 2 days ago

    Trump’s Fourth of July, Reflecting Pool Charges, and an Historic Hotel Demolished

    City Cast’s Emma Uber and contributor Marc Fisher are here to talk about the Fourth of July weekend in retrospect, the latest on the Reflecting Pool and the fate of the old Capitol Skyline Hotel. In a members-only segment, we're talking about teen gun violence in D.C. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast 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 July 7th episode:DC Department of Behavioral HealthLibrary of CongressAlliance Française Washington DC

    37 min

  5. 3 days ago

    The National Mall’s Wild Food Truck Mafia

    Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman, who just published a wild investigation about D.C. food trucks, is here. It seems those rickety trucks that sell hot dogs to tourists down by the Mall are a front for what cops call organized crime — not to mention violence, illegal parking, and some truly gnarly food-safety violations. Jess is here to tell the whole sordid story. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast 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. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 6th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

    26 min

  6. 6 days ago

    'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast DC

    See if your DC knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: Trivia Mafia website and locations Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura 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.

    25 min

  7. 2 Jul

    How D.C. Got Its Iconic Flag

    D.C. may not be a state, but we can all agree that it has an awesome flag. A couple years ago, we sat with a couple of the world’s top vexillologists — that’s flag experts — to talk about why the D.C. flag became so ubiquitous and why it works. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter . You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: ⁠DC Department of Behavioral Health⁠ ⁠Spur Local⁠ ⁠Library of Congress⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

    22 min

  8. 1 Jul

    Your Guide to July 2026 in D.C.

    Happy July! What are you going to do this month? Mike Schaffer, Bridget Todd, and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann to talk about the best of eating, drinking, and exploring D.C. in July — especially the part after Independence Day.  For even more tips on how to make the most of July in D.C., check out City Cast D.C.’s take on what to do this month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 1st episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Spur Local Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

    30 min
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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.

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