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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. 17H AGO

    Underrated Indoor Activities in DC

    You might be experiencing a bit of the January Blues. On cold days like these, you don’t have to just stay in your apartment. But you also might want to do something more creative than visit a museum! Strap on your coat, because we are revisiting this conversation with Clockout DC’s Jade Womack about the most underrated indoor activities in DC. 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.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

    16 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Possible

    17H AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Possible

    Introducing Amjad Masad on vibe coding, AI agents, and the end of boilerplate from Possible. Follow the show: Possible On this episode of Possible, Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger sit down with Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, to explore how AI is fundamentally changing who gets to build software and what that means for work, creativity, and human agency. Masad traces his journey from growing up in Jordan teaching himself to code and connects it to his love of video games which helped inspire him to build a platform that turns natural language into working software. The conversation spans everything from why gaming mindsets make better builders, to how CEOs are rediscovering hands-on creation, to why “vibe coding” is the next form of literacy and why computational thinking is more important than syntax mastery. The conversation also digs into the future of AI agents, long-running autonomous workflows, and what it means to design environments for machines rather than humans. They also confront harder questions about jobs, fear, regulation, and society’s responsibility during a cognitive industrial revolution. The episode ultimately reframes AI not as a replacement for human creativity, but as a force that can return people to a more entrepreneurial, expressive, and meaningful way of life.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ 01:45 – Introductions and Amjad’s background 02:07 – Growing up in Jordan, video games, and learning to build 06:19 – How gaming culture shaped Replit’s product philosophy 09:55 – Designing Replit around safety, reversibility, and exploration 13:24 – Defining vibe coding and where the term came from 15:55 – The new literacy: computational thinking and soft skills 22:09 – Getting past the blank page and learning by making 25:06 – Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and who Replit empowers 30:48 – Designing environments for AI agents and durable businesses 35:55 – Open source, abstraction, and “cathedrals built from bazaars” 38:25 – The future of corporate work and creative ownership 48:29 – Fear, skepticism, and cultural responsibility around AI 54:13 – Jobs, disruption, and becoming AI-native in a changing economy 01:11:12 – Rapid Fire Questions 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. 1D AGO

    DC Stories You Need To Watch in 2026

    What are your bets for the biggest story of 2026? We sat down with NBC4’s Mark Segraves to debate our choices, from DC politics, to the regional economy, to Trump’s plans for a huge 4th of July.  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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

    32 min

  4. 2D AGO

    How to Escape DC for Under $150 This Winter

    If you’re back in the office after a long holiday and already planning that next vacation, we’ve got you covered. We all know that winter trips can be spendy, so City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has your guide to the best cold weather getaway trips from DC for under $150. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

    25 min

  5. 3D AGO

    What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including DC)

    Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast D.C. host Mike Schaffer joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers. 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 $10 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

    57 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Your Guide to January 2026 in DC

    If your New Year’s resolution was to kick more ass in 2026, we’ve got you covered — from hot tub hangs to G-league basketball. It’s our guide to having your best possible January.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. For even more tips on how to make the most of January in DC, check out Hey DC’s take on what to do this month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 2nd episode: Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Reach us at DC@citycast.fm.

    32 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    Political Scandals that Changed DC

    With Council member Trayon White’s bribery trial set to begin in 2026, this next year is fixed to become a hall of famer for D.C. political scandals. But how does it rank against the District’s other legendary scandals, and what other hall of fame political transgressions should every Washingtonian know? We’re revisiting Michael Schaffer’s conversation with NBC4’s Mark Segraves to find out. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 30th episode: Simply Eloped Black Cat 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 $10 a month.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

    29 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    H Street Isn’t The Ghost Town You Think It Is

    It is almost 2026, and if you are like us here at City Cast D.C., one of your new years resolutions is to learn more about this city that we love. H Street got some bad press this year, and if you believed that alone you might think every business is failing. But that's just not true, H Street may be a historic neighborhood, but it is vibrant and alive with new businesses and incredible experiences – you just have to know where to look. That is why City Cast contributor Austin Graff and tour guide Kate Denson are here with your ultimate guide to H Street.  This episode originally aired September 16, 2025. 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 $10 a month.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

    28 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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  • Channel
    City Cast
  • Creator
    City Cast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    861
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    City Cast DC

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