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City Cast DC

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<p>City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
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Episodes
880
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Category
Daily News
Number of listeners
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Audience: 20K–40K / month
Canonical: https://podpitch.com/podcasts/city-cast-dc
Cadence: Active weekly
Reply rate: Under 2%

Latest Episodes

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City Cast Expanding After WaPo Layoffs, City Spending Scandal, Baby Elephant Naming

Fri Feb 06 2026

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We’re talking about the jaw-dropping cuts at the Post and the future of DC local news — including some exciting stuff cooking at City Cast. Plus: A shocking investigation into outlandish spending on so-called violence interrupter programs in DC, a baby elephant ISO a name, and in a member’s only fourth segment, what you need to know about the latest Congressional vote that could blow a hole in our city’s government. 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 February 6th episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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We’re talking about the jaw-dropping cuts at the Post and the future of DC local news — including some exciting stuff cooking at City Cast. Plus: A shocking investigation into outlandish spending on so-called violence interrupter programs in DC, a baby elephant ISO a name, and in a member’s only fourth segment, what you need to know about the latest Congressional vote that could blow a hole in our city’s government. 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 February 6th episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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15
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Rank
#22461
Top 44.9% by pitch volume (Rank #22461 of 50,000)
Average rating
4.5
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Reviews
45
Written reviews (when available)
Publish cadence
Weekly
Active weekly
Episode count
880
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
26.3K

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Country
United States
Language
English
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Release cadence
Weekly
Latest episode date
Fri Feb 06 2026

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20K–40K / month
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Under 2%
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26.3K
Contact available
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Yes
Guest format
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast DC

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What is City Cast DC about?

<p>City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>

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Weekly

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