In this inaugural episode of the Trip Hacks DC podcast, Rob is joined by Carolyn Muraskin from DC Design Tours to discuss the life cycle of monuments and memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Learn about who decides when to build a new memorial, how it gets designed and the often controversial process of choosing a location.

Welcome to the Trip Hacks DC podcast! This podcast is hosted by Rob, tour guide and founder of Trip Hacks DC. You'll get trips, tricks and travel hacks for your visit to Washington, DC. In this introductory episode Rob will describe his vision for the podcast and the type of content you can expect.