Best D.C. Constant Podcasts (2024)

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Trump on DC Abortion Access, Ward 8 Election Chaos, and Keith Lee Drama 30:01

43m ago30:01

30:01

We’re talking about the future of abortion rights in D.C., the election chaos in Ward 8 since DC Councilmember Trayon White was indicted, and just what viral TikToker Keith Lee said about our city’s food scene. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, …

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Will A New DC Study Dissuade Move to RFK Stadium? 12:56

11m ago12:56

12:56

The Commanders just renamed their stadium in Landover. You might remember it as FedEx Field, well now it’s Northwest Field, after Northwest Federal Credit Union. But really, most D.C. eyes are instead on RFK Stadium over in Northeast D.C., and whether or not the Commanders are coming back there. The Washington Business Journal’s Ben Peters has been…

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DC’s Most Underrated Museums 16:41

5h ago16:41

16:41

When you think of a museum day in the district, chances are you might be thinking exclusively of the Mall. We sat down with local journalist Madeline Weinfield to talk about which underrated museums you should be exploring too. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad…

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Every DC Story You Missed This August 27:34

1h ago27:34

27:34

We’re trying something new – a roundup of all the big stories you missed this August, everything from a bizarre heist in Adams Morgan to a new supermarket policy that might complicate your family’s weekday dinner. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listenin…

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Which DC Book Club is Right For You 17:05

2h ago17:05

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This month DC Public Library won the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It’s fitting since the district is a city full of bookworms -- and book clubs! Last fall, we spoke with book club connoisseur Serena Zets about finding the perfect book club. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Y…

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Councilmember’s arrest, 911 Fallout, and National Theatre Investment 30:00

3d ago30:00

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We have more updates about the arrest of a DC councilmember, more trouble with the 911 system, and why the city government is buying a prominent downtown theater. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about th…

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How Metro Keeps Cool Without AC 17:56

1h ago17:56

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Where’s the coolest place to stand in the Metro? We put the question to Adam Bressler from Greater Greater Washington, who has written an epic explainer about the unusual system that Metro uses to keep stations from becoming D.C. summer sweatboxes. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also bec…

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Why Navy Yard’s Unofficial Mascot Is a Pig 11:55

3h ago11:55

11:55

We recently talked about the ins and outs of bringing an animal like a dog or a cat into your home. BUT what if it’s something a little more out there, like a pig? Meet Lucy, the insta-famous mini potbelly pig living her best little piggy life as a service animal in Navy Yard. Last summer, we spoke to Lucy’s human Lindsay Bartell about being a pig …

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Ward 8 Councilmember Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges 15:50

19m ago15:50

15:50

In a court appearance yesterday, federal prosecutors accused Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White of accepting $156,000 in bribes related to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, which he oversees. White has had other run-ins with financial law enforcement this summer, and he’s up for reelection this November. The Washington Post’s Emi…

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What a Harris Presidency Would Mean for DC 14:36

1h ago14:36

14:36

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, and it’s got us reflecting on what a Harris administration would mean for D.C. Kamala Harris has had a connection with the District since the 1980s, long before she started her political career. Axios DC’s Mimi Montgomery has the story on Kamala Harris’ relationship with DC, her favorite spots, an…

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Ride-Share Lawsuit, Councilmember Recall Fails, and What's New At Eden Center 28:34

36m ago28:34

28:34

Katie Wells, author of Disrupting D.C., joins the team to talk about litigation against a local ride-share company, the end of the Charles Allen recall, and some news out of the Eden Center. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 …

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How Racism Persists on the Hill 20:17

17d ago20:17

20:17

The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and why, no matter who gets elected, diversity on the Hill really matters. Want some more DC news? Then m…

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A Plan to Make Streateries Permanent 22:28

18d ago22:28

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Streateries were a feature of the pandemic. Four years on, they’re still with us — and not everyone is happy. There’s an ongoing quarrel over the outdoor dining installations in Georgetown, where a lot of locals would prefer to get some scarce parking back. Last year, we talked to Joe Sternlieb and Faith Broderick from Georgetown’s Business Improve…

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Essential Rules for Living in DC 26:22

19d ago26:22

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D.C. has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. So ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed joined to take us to school on the essential rules to life in the District. If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, wit…

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How DC Became a Showcase of Brutalism 19:03

20d ago19:03

19:03

Most people are not fans of brutalism, the 20th century architectural style known for strewing blocky concrete buildings around D.C. So we talked with the curators of Capital Brutalism, a new exhibit at the Building Museum, about how D.C. became a showcase of brutalism — and why the buildings have a future here. Want some more DC news? Then make su…

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911 Outage, Mural Dispute, and DMV’s Olympic Winners 25:44

23d ago25:44

25:44

The Washington Post’s Jenny Gathright joins the team to break down another D.C. 911 problem, a wild lawsuit over a mural, and the DMV’s Olympic romp. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of…

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DC Has a Growing Water Safety Problem 21:04

24d ago21:04

21:04

Remember that District-wide boil water advisory on July 3? Turns out it was caused by a massive algae bloom in our local waters, and because of climate change, issues like this could become more common. Last week, Inside Climate News reporter Aman Azhar broke the story on what caused the problem, and he tells us what it means for water safety in D.…

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Listen to This Before You Adopt a Pet in DC 21:17

25d ago21:17

21:17

D.C., with its notoriously small apartments, isn’t always the easiest place to be a pet parent. City Cast senior producer Julia Karron, who just adopted a dog, shares everything you need to know before bringing home a furry friend of your own in the District. Check out Paws in the DMV's dog-friendly map here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure …

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DC Voting Might Change Drastically 19:14

26d ago19:14

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The DC Board of Elections announced Friday that Initiative 83 has enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. That means ranked choice voting and open primaries could be on the horizon for D.C., and they’d seriously shake up D..C politics. City Paper’s Alex Koma is here to explain what the future of our elections could look like. Want some…

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Why Crime is Down in DC 30:14

27d ago30:14

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After a couple of years of alarm, crime in D.C. is down. But we don’t really know why! We’re talking to Lindsey Appiah, D.C.’s deputy mayor for public safety, about her theory of the case — and what she thinks we need to do now. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with a…

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DC Meets Housing Goal, Amtrak’s Union Station, Best of DC 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak’s officially taken over Union Station, there’s a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up train service, and we’ve got City Paper’s Best of DC. Washington Post reporter Meagan Flynn joins the team to break it all down. Learn more about the Catherine Fuller murder here. Want some m…

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Your Guide to August in DC 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

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. August is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of month for DC. But even if you hate it, you have to ride it out, so the gang’s all here to talk through fun things happening around town. Plus, we've got tips to get th…

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How Pickleball Is Dividing Neighborhoods 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

Montgomery County Public Schools just announced that pickleball will be a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. So in anticipation of more thunking and thwacking around the DMV, we’re revisiting our conversation with WAMU’s Matt Blitz last fall about how the trendy sport is causing a pickle in Northern Virginia. Sign up for our morning newslet…

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Best Breakfast Sandwiches, ANC Struggles, and DC Vacant Property Solutions 22:39

1M ago22:39

22:39

The city is trying to buy up vacant lots to repurpose them, but have they made a mistake somewhere along the way? Plus, would you, yes YOU, run to represent your neighborhood without pay, and what are the best breakfast sandwiches around? The CCDC team is here to break it all down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning n…

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DC’s Former Mayor Thinks the City Needs Federal Help 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

Tony Willliams became D.C. mayor at a time of crisis in 1998 and was credited with turning around the city government during his eight years in office. Well, now we’re at another moment of anxiety about Washington’s future, and we figured we’d check in with him about just how screwed we are — and what he thinks we oughta do next. Want some more DC …

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Netanyahu’s Visit, Georgetown Mansion Controversy, and DMV Made Festival 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

In today’s roundup, we’re talking about how the Nethanyahu visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about the 2024 DMV Made Festival. If you want to hear more about the Old Georgetown Board’s outsized influence, check out our episode about how this group got its power, and how it uses it. Want some…

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DC Sports Gambling Is Getting A Makeover 16:23

1M ago16:23

16:23

There’s more conflict over DC’s weird sports-betting system — and it’s worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the city government is doing its job. The Washington Business Journal’s Alan Kline is here to explain what’s up. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey D…

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Why Thieves in DC Are Targeting One Dog Breed 14:56

1M ago14:56

14:56

Dognappings in the District have become all too common over the past year, and thieves are going after one breed in particular. As a small dog owner, this story is personal for Axios’ Mimi Montgomery. She shared her reporting with our host Bridget Todd in January, when DC had already seen 11 dognappings in the span of three weeks. Like what we do? …

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Best DC Restaurants, New DCA Flights, and Is ‘Stand Right, Walk Left’ Dead? 28:20

1M ago28:20

28:20

DC held its annual restaurant awards, the RAMMYs, on Sunday, and the City Cast team is here to debrief the wins and losses. Plus, DCA is getting five new flights, and UMD released an earth-shattering new report about escalator etiquette. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a membe…

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How To Save Your Favorite Corner Store 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

The building that houses Hana Market at U Street NW and 17th Street NW is up for sale, and it got us thinking about how vulnerable corner markets are to real estate whims. In Capitol Hill, a group of neighbors bought the century-old Mott's Market to protect their beloved community space. We interviewed one of the new owners about how they did it an…

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Melted Metro Rails, RIP Silver Spring, and Local Olympians 23:42

1M ago23:42

23:42

The gang is here to talk about the hot hot heat and the not-so-hot future of Silver Spring. And the Olympics are about to start! We’ve got a list of who you should be cheering extra hard for. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8…

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Can DC Develop Without Gentrifying? 36:28

2M ago36:28

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D.C. is in the process of rethinking a part of town called North Capitol Crossroads. And for those of you who think urban planning is a case of big-shot planners coming in and dictating what your neighborhood is going to look like, think again. City Cast’s Bridget Todd worked with the Office of Planning on a podcast about the area and its residents…

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Who Makes DC’s Best Pupusa? 33:56

2M ago33:56

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D.C. is a city known for its pupusas. So from El Tamarindo to La Casita, who’s got the best one? The City Cast DC team taste-tested them all (for science!) to get to the bottom of this important question. And go sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC! You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more a…

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Ex-DCist Reporters Launch Worker-Led News Outlet 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

A few months ago, when the news site DCist abruptly shut down, it was a shock. So we were intrigued by the rumors that a bunch of former DCist employees were starting up their own, homegrown thing. Natalie Delgadillo and Abby Higgins are two of the founders, and they’re sitting down to give us the exclusive details on what their new organization is…

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Trump's Radical Plan to 'Takeover' DC 20:15

2M ago20:15

20:15

It doesn’t get a lot of attention compared to other stuff going on in the presidential election, but Donald Trump has made a number of radical proposals for what he’d do to D.C. if elected. Cuneyt Dil from Axios is here to tell us how it could affect you. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can a…

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Severed Thumb Murder, National Mall Expansion, and A Summer Peak Bloom 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

We’re talking about the future of the Mall, a spate of weird crime stories, and why you need to go to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens right now. Come hang out with us at metrobar tomorrow! RSVP here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as littl…

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What Happened to the DMV's ‘Black Promised Land’? 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

For decades, Prince George’s County has been a top draw for Black professionals looking for a suburban life. But lately its demographics have been changing in interesting ways. Greater Greater Washington’s Olubusayo Shabi is here to tell us more. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also becom…

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How DC’s Moped Boom Affects You 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

Police are clamping down amid a massive boom in moped riders. But it turns out it’s not just a new way of commuting — mopeds are at the core of a trend in food-delivery where the riders are some of the most vulnerable people in the industry. Axios’ Anna Spiegel is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning ne…

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Your DC Summer Essentials 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

School’s out, the first big holiday of the summer is past us, and it feels like endless days of humidity lie ahead. So we sat down with food and travel writer Tim Ebner to lay out your perfect summer bucket list for 2024, from one-off events like pig racing (yes you read that right) to the quintessential D.C. summer activities we often take for gra…

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Where’s the Best Coffee In DC? 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

There are so many places to get coffee in DC, it’s a real cafe hot spot. And digital creator Domonique Panton of As Told By Dom is making it her mission to visit every single one in D.C. Here’s her guide to the best underrated cafes in the District. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode: Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement Dist…

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Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how Bridget Todd's story stacks up against the rest. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You …

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DC’s Secret Oasis 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. is a great place to spend your 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting our episode with Tyrone Goodwyn, who helped transform the space from asphalt into a hidden gem. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for …

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Rats Invade Dupont Homes, Office Conversions, and Swimming in the Anacostia 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

What’s happening with converting D.C.’s office buildings, rats in Dupont Circle apartments, and swimming in the Anacostia River? To get into all of it, City Cast’s Julia Karron and Ashe Durban join the show to roundup the weekend. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with…

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Your Guide to July In DC 26:19

2M ago26:19

26:19

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. Happy July everyone! July in DC has a lot to offer, despite the oppressive weather. Our hosts Mike Schaffer and Bridget Todd are here to talk about what to do when it’s hot and muggy and gross out this month.…

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Police Drones, New Bike Trails, and Melting Lincoln 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

DC police are getting drones, DC bicyclists are getting a new trail, and Abraham Lincoln has melted! Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma and City Cast’s Julia Karron join the show to round up the week. Join us for our next live taping at Metrobar DC! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also bec…

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Why Georgetown Doesn’t Have A Metro Stop, And Other Explanations 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

If you live on the Red Line, you know it’s been a summer of Metro closures — which makes it a great time to check out one of our favorite early City Cast episodes. We sat down with Metro historian Zack Schrag and transit planner Matt Johnson to talk about one of my favorite pastimes: Making up fantasy Metro lines that can get you exactly where you …

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Is Crafting The New Drinking? 15:44

2M ago15:44

15:44

Did you spend a bunch of money on craft supplies in the early parts of the pandemic that you never really used? Whether you’re an aspiring crafter or a seasoned pro, Madeleine Odendahl, founder of Merry Pin, the city’s first crafting bar and cafe, says D.C. is a great place to get your craft on. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for…

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Why Metro is Extra Slow Right Now. Plus, Compass Coffee Backlash, and DC's New Library 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

A D.C. coffee shop is alleged of kicking anti-union efforts into overdrive, the heat is making Metro slow its roll, and the Folger Shakespeare Library is reopening.To get into all of it, CityCast’s Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and Cuneyt Dil from Axios join the show. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You…

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DC's New Financial Plan for Crime, Downtown, and Housing 15:20

2M ago15:20

15:20

We’ve got a budget for 2025! And it’s very different from the one that we talked about with Mayor Bowser. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler is here to tell us the differences between the two, and what the council’s priorities are. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a me…

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Bagel Shop Zoning Battle, Commanders Stadium Study, and Heat Wave 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

We’ve got a zoning battle in Georgetown over bagels, we’ve got a copy of the sports economic study, and we all have to find a way to survive the heat wave crushing the city. ANC member Topher Matthews and the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler are here to chat all about it. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning news…

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