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Skyrocketing Homicides, Shutdown Guide for D.C., and McDonald’s Mumbo Sauce

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DC passed a grim homicide milestone this week — 200 murders before October, for the first time since 1997. Plus, we’re on the cusp of a government shutdown in a city where 25% of the jobs are for Uncle Sam. But it’s not all heavy duty: McDonalds is about to start serving Mumbo Sauce, and we have some thoughts. 

We mentioned a few other episodes you might want to hear:

  • The Giant in Southeast is pulling national brands because of theft
  • DC’s homicide rate is rising, even as other cities see that number fall


    • And be sure to check out the amazing local reporting that fueled this episode: 

    • Our newsletter editor Kaela wrote up a shutdown guide for Washingtonians. Shame we’re going to need it.
    • The Washington Post’s comprehensive and moving article about the rising homicide rate
    • And Mickey D’s is getting into mumbo sauce in October.


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