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For more than 50 years, the Combined Federal Campaign has been a part of DC life. It’s the world’s biggest workplace charity, letting government employees steer money straight from their own paychecks to their chosen charities. It’s especially important to charities here because so many feds live here. But the campaign is now on life support — threatened with termination by the Trump administration. Why target a beloved institution? Drew Friedman from Federal News Network has been covering the story, and according to her it’s more complicated than it looks. 

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Learn more about the sponsors of this June 4th episode:

District Bridges

DC Department of Behavioral Health

DC Board of Elections

Mosaic Theater Company

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We’re talking about the latest twist in the battle of The Star versus The Washington Star, we’re talking about the odds that Donald Trump’s name will actually come off the Kennedy Center, and we’re going to get into the DC DOX documentary film festival that’s coming up. Plus, in a members only fourth segment, the politics of dissing Trayon White, the only DC Councilmember currently under indictment.  

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Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3rd episode:

⁠District Bridges⁠

⁠DC Department of Behavioral Health⁠

⁠DC Board of Elections⁠

⁠Mosaic Theater Company⁠

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The two best-known candidates in the race for DC’s Congressional Delegate are sitting members of the DC Council. We’re talking today with a different candidate who has a somewhat different resume. Kinney Zalesne has worked in national politics and held a major Washington job at Microsoft. She’s here to explain why that resume — along with her own set of values and priorities — is right for this very weird moment in our city’s history. 

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Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode:

District Bridges

DC Department of Behavioral Health

DC Board of Elections

Mosaic Theater Company

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

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What are you gonna do this month? We’ve got answers: Pride programming. America 250 programming. America 250 counter programming. And lots of barbecue.

For ⁠even more tips⁠ on how to make the most of June in DC, check out City Cast DC’s take on what to do this month. 

If you enjoyed today's interview with District Bridges' U Street Main Street Manager, Kelsye Adams, ⁠learn more here⁠.

Learn more about the sponsors of this June 1st episode:

⁠District Bridges⁠

⁠DC Department of Behavioral Health⁠

⁠DC Board of Elections⁠

⁠Mosaic Theater Company⁠

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Where would DC be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer residents. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran about how Chicago’s libraries have evolved to meet community needs, from opening a food pantry inside a branch to turning student IDs into automatic library cards — and how they could be even better. Plus, are the Chicago Bears still the Chicago Bears if they move to Indiana?

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We’re talking about NDAs for feds, we’re talking about the World Cup in DC (even if it’s not in DC), and we’re talking about the Spelling Bee, which is in fact in DC. And in a members-only fourth segment we’re going to talk about the new look of Freedom Plaza. DC has some thoughts. 

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Learn more about the sponsors of this May 29th episode:

⁠Arena Stage⁠

⁠Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC⁠

⁠Petworth PorchFest⁠

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Summer's here, and if you're already sweating through your shirt on the Metro platform, it might be time to find a beach. DC isn't exactly known as a beach town, but you're actually within a short drive of some seriously good options, from the Chesapeake Bay all the way down to the Outer Banks. The question is: which one is right for you? Luckily, we’ve got the answers. City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has THE definitive guide to the area's best beaches, and today he's breaking it all down. 

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Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode:

Arena Stage

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Petworth PorchFest

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We’re talking with Brooke Pinto. She currently represents Ward 2 on the D.C. Council but is currently running in the Democratic primary to be D.C.’s Congressional Delegate. We talked about why she wants the job, what she’d do differently than the retiring incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton, and how she’d work with whoever runs Congress after the November elections. 

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If you enjoyed today's interview with Gary Thompson, Chair of DC Board of Elections, learn more here.

Learn more about the sponsors of this May 27th episode:

Arena Stage

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Petworth PorchFest

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City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast DC host Bridget Todd, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Bridget beat out her competitors from Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities?

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Learn more about the sponsors of this May 26th episode:

Arena Stage

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

Petworth PorchFest

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We’re talking about the politics of crime in DC — and other intel we picked up from our big election poll. We’re talking about who deserves credit for restoring those gorgeous Malcolm X Park fountains. And we’re going to get into DC’s booming EDM scene. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, Metro’s boss wants to take on bus fare evasion in a new way, and not everyone who works for him is happy about it.

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Learn more about the sponsors of this May 22nd episode:

Window Nation

Signature Theatre

DC Department of Behavioral Health

DC Board of Elections

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