Trump is on his way back to the White House in January. So how is the city preparing and what does another Trump presidency mean for D.C.? The Washington Post’s Emily Davies explains what’s next for everyone from federal workers to the Council.

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Introducing Oprah’s Book Club: Claire Keegan & Small Things Like These from The Oprah Podcast.

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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, published by Grove Atlantic and available now wherever books are sold, with the audio version also available here.

Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks premieres with a New York Times bestseller which the newspaper named one of their 100 best books of the 21st century: Small Things Like These. Oprah sits down with award-winning author Claire Keegan at a Starbucks café to discuss this 109th book club pick. Joined by a live audience of readers - over coffee - Claire shares her writing process, takes questions, and explains some of the main themes in this modern masterpiece.

The heroic tale takes us on a journey of discovering what matters most in life and why it’s important to make brave decisions. Oprah will zoom with a woman in Ireland who experienced firsthand what the characters in the story encounter. We’ll also meet two Irish High School students who encouraged their entire class to read the book.

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Visit your local Starbucks café and enjoy a curated beverage pairing - Starbucks Christmas Blend - a dark roast with notes of spiced chocolate and spruce tips, perfect for the holidays.

Also referenced in this episode, "Girl in the Tunnel: My Story of Love and Loss as a Survivor of the Magdalene Laundries" by Maureen Sullivan and New Decade Film's documentary, "Ireland's Dirty Laundry."

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It’s December, which means if you procrastinate, it’s time to rush to get folks gifts for all the holidays coming up. There’s a ton of local gifts to get people excited, and the City Cast team is here to help break down what you should be buying.

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Introducing “Get These Incels to Work” (feat. Hasan Piker) from Pod Save America.

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Lovett sits down with Hasan Piker, the massively popular progressive streamer, to talk through (and argue about) the hard questions about where the Democratic Party needs to go from here, the liberal media landscape, what the Harris campaign told us about why they lost, and yes, a jobs program for incels. Then, Jon talks to Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton about the fight for the House, why blue states like his swung right, and the controversy he kicked up with his comments about trans athletes.

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It’s getting chilly, the holiday season is here, and that means it’s December in D.C.! Our team is here to give you all the tips and tricks to have the best December ever, from ice skating at the Sculpture Garden to noshing on soup dumplings.

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If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to our City Cast DC community.

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Introducing Optimism in the Time of Climate Change With Charly Frisk from Fissionary.

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In a world where climate anxiety looms large, the power of storytelling shines as a beacon of hope. In this episode of Fissionary, we chat with Charly Frisk, Director of Climate Action at Time for Better, about her mission to reshape the climate conversation. Charly and her team are redefining what it means to gather around climate issues by creating vibrant spaces like the Hope House, where optimism thrives and meaningful connections are made. From engaging events at Climate Week NYC to innovative approaches to climate communication, she shares how they’re turning traditional events into inspiring hubs of creativity and collaboration.

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It’s almost cocktail week in DC – the perfect time to take yourself on a solo date. But it can be a little daunting figuring out where to go, and what to do,  so the city cast team is here to talk through tips and tricks for going out alone in the District. 

Places mentioned in this episode:

Showtime Lounge

Lyman’s Tavern

Red Derby

Last Call Bar

Jackie Lee’s

Bar Charley

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Introducing Season 6 | 1. The Raid from This is History: A Dynasty to Die For.

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A young king finds himself locked out of power by his mother and her tyrannical lover. Time is running out, so he decides to take a huge risk and try to take back his country.

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November 2024 has been a month with a good amount of headlines it’s fair to say. In the barrage of national news, some of which obviously has a very strong local impact, you might have missed some big D.C. headlines. The City Cast DC team is here to get you up to speed.

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Introducing Mosquitoes, Viruses and the History of the World from Incubation.

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For thousands of years, humans have shaped mosquito evolution while mosquitoes have shaped human history. Today on the show, Noah Rose, an ecologist at UC San Diego, tells us how mosquitoes came to love human blood. Then, Georgetown historian John McNeill makes the case for how mosquitoes – and the viruses they carry – changed the course of history in the Americas.

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