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What We Know About the Vida Shooting, and the Man Behind It
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City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it.
Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DC’s crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. It’ll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City Cast DC, consider this your official invitation to listen in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm.
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- What We Know About the Vida Shooting, and the Man Behind It · 31 Min.VIDA Fitness, a gym in D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, remains closed indefinitely after yesterday’s mass shooting. 46-year-old condo manager James Stuart was shot and killed…
- Virginia Husband Convicted of Missing Wife’s Grisly Murder · 28 Min.Mamta Kafle Bhatt was just 28 years old when she disappeared from her home in the Virginia suburbs in July 2024 — leaving behind an infant daughter. On Tuesday, a jury found her…
- The Policy Killing Housing Construction in D.C., and How to Fix It · 31 Min.Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George has promised to build 72,000 “homes for all” here in the District. But with the city’s fiscal crisis and developers running scared, encouraging…
- Pentagon Expands National Guard Presence in D.C. · 29 Min.D.C. leaders want newly elected Democratic governors to call their states’ national guard troops back home from the District. But the Trump administration says not so fast…
- Can the Washington National Opera Make It On Its Own? · 33 Min.After more than 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera begins its first full season as an independent company. The opera’s general director, Timothy…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast DC · 23 Min.It’s fall in D.C., but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures…
- The Battle Over Robert White’s Council Seat, JLG Has a Trayon Problem, and AdMo Porchfest Returns · 37 Min.This week, the 51st’s Alex Koma and my City Cast colleague Ben Brasch join me to discuss the fight taking shape between Councilmember Christina Henderson and D.C.’s Democratic…
- What JLG’s Picks for Her Transition Team Could Mean for the City · 34 Min.One day after becoming mayor-elect, Janeese Lewis George got right to work announcing the details of her transition team. My colleagues Ben Brasch and Jaclyn Peiser join me to…
- Janeese Lewis George Wins, Foie Gras Banned and What the Blue Wave Means for D.C. · 46 Min.For the first time in over a decade, D.C. residents have elected a new mayor. And a new congressional delegate. The D.C. Council is also welcoming several new council members…
- How D.C. Would Change In the Shadow of Trump’s Proposed Arch · 26 Min.Trump's proposed 250-foot arch is currently facing legal challenges. While the courts sort that out, the Post’s Dan Diamond and Jarrett Ley join me to discuss how the arch would…
- Your Guide to November 2026 in D.C. · 29 Min.November is upon us, and fall is in full swing in the nation’s capital. City Cast’s Kaela Cote-Stemmermann joins me to talk about what’s good to eat, drink and do in the city…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast DC · 25 Min.When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of D.C. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city…
- Robert White to Resign, Rent Forgiveness Bill Prompts Backlash, and the Battle Over Foie Gras Heats Up · 34 Min.This week, Axios’ Anna Spiegel and the Washington Sun’s Zara Norman join me to discuss DC at-large Democratic Councilmember Robert White's resignation, the controversial bill to…
- Inside Southwest D.C.'s New Film, Opera and Theater Venue · 27 Min.The Revada Arts Center is now open in Southwest, and it's not your average arts venue. It's a theatre company, an indie film house and an experimental opera company all at once…
- Robert White Could Be Ineligible for Delegate Unless He Resigns · 19 Min.With less than a week until Election Day, at-large DC councilmember Robert White appears all but confirmed to become the city’s next congressional delegate. But a provision of a…
- Your Guide to the 2026 D.C. General Election · 25 Min.Early voting in the 2026 D.C. general election is underway. Residents will choose the city’s first new mayor in more than a decade, two at-large council members, and vote on…
- How One D.C. Real Estate Empire Racked Up 1600 Housing Violations · 33 Min.Mice and cockroach infestations, exposed wires, broken HVAC systems, and water damage are just a few of the 1600 housing violations at more than a dozen D.C. apartment complexes…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast DC · 23 Min.How prepared is DC to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.S. city to make…
- The National Guard Shooting, Trump’s Plans for Hains Point, and D.C.’s Traffic Camera Debate · 36 Min.This week, we’re talking about the National Guard shooting on Capitol Hill, Donald Trump’s new plans for the Golf Course at Hains Point, and whether Councilmember Felder is right…
- The Court Case That Could Change D.C.’s Eviction Laws · 25 Min.D.C’s tenant protection laws make it tough for landlords to evict problem residents, but last year, lawmakers made it easier to kick out violent tenants. Now, a case working its…
- Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Fighting For the Smithsonian’s Future · 32 Min.Lonnie Bunch, the outgoing secretary of the Smithsonian, has been at the red-hot center of national political fights over culture. But in DC, he’s also the head of an institution…
- Could New Taxes Fix D.C.’s Budget? · 39 Min.On Friday, the D.C. Council held a daylong session on raising taxes, and imposing new ones. It’s an issue council members usually wait until the last minute to address, but the…
- The Washington Post Food Critic Dishes On the 40 Best Local Restaurants · 39 Min.What restaurants make Washington, D.C. the city it is? That’s the question the Washington Post’s food critic Elazar Sontag set out to answer with his guide to the 40 best…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast DC · 26 Min.How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of D.C.? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of…
- The GOP Takes On Jury Nullification, JLG’s Housing Promise, and Name That Red Panda · 34 Min.On today's episode, we get into the House Republicans who, on the heels of the Trayon White mistrial, allege that two D.C. activist groups are advocating for the practice of jury…
- What A New Folger Exhibition Reveals About Black Women And Shakespeare · 27 Min.What do Black women and Shakespeare have to do with each other? A new exhibition at D.C.’s Folger Shakespeare Library explores that little-known history, tracing Black women’s…
- Is Judge Reyes' Naivete To Blame For 400 Trees Chopped Down At East Potomac? · 29 Min.On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting any trees at East Potomac Golf Links, where the president wants to replace a public park with a luxury…
- It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Stealth Bomber Flyover · 26 Min.You’re not imagining it — there are a lot more flyovers in D.C. these days. President Trump is the biggest fan of them that the White House has ever had. And while your…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast DC · 24 Min.Another D.C. school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and they’ve got…
- JLG's Campaign Fine Reversed, More Parking Tickets Ahead, and D.C.'s Most Expensive Bread Costs How Much? · 33 Min.This week, we unpack the tensions that led the Council to narrowly pass a bill letting businesses and college campuses pay extra for more parking enforcement. We also discuss why…
- JLG Has Big Plans for D.C. Transit · 38 Min.D.C.'s likely next mayor, Janeese Lewis George, has been dropping hints about how she'll handle one of D.C.’s most fraught issues – transit. The 51st’s Alex Koma is here to talk…
- With the Kennedy Center Closed, What’s Next for D.C. Theater? · 39 Min.In partnership with Theatre Washington, City Cast DC theater critic Chris Klimek sat down for a live conversation Monday night at D.C.’s Studio Theatre to chat with some of the…
- Why Is D.C. So Lonely? · 27 Min.Living in any big city has its moments of loneliness — but according to some studies, D.C. might be the loneliest city in the U.S. Washingtonian recently covered D.C.'s…
- The Real Status Symbols in Trump-Era D.C. · 40 Min.D.C. has always had an in-crowd with its own hangouts, habits, and status symbols. But the in-crowd of the Trump White House has different tastes than what DC is used to. Vanity…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast DC · 24 Min.When D.C. looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation…
- Trump Targets Mosquitoes, D.C. Courts Can’t Keep Up, And Next Steps For Trayon White? · 39 Min.Now that Trayon White’s bribery trial ended in a hung jury, what’s next for the Ward 8 Councilman? We’ll get into it. Speaking of D.C. courts, we’ll take a look at the problems…
- How Lime Is Tackling E-Bike And Scooter Safety Issues In D.C. · 31 Min.Lime scooters and bikes are a fixture of D.C.’s landscape. They’re great for getting somewhere in a hurry, but safety issues persist. Lime is trying to address these concerns…
- Your Guide To D.C. In October 2026 · 32 Min.We’re back with our regular monthly guide for October, but this time we tried something a little different. We answer questions submitted by readers on local and seasonal topics…
- What Comes Next for Trayon White? · 35 Min.The bribery trial of Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White ended yesterday with a hung jury and a mistrial. This will have repercussions in city politics, not to mention in the lives of…
- D.C.’s Rat Czar Explains The War On Rodents · 27 Min.If you’re scared of rats, then I’ve got bad news – D.C. is one of the most rat-infested cities in America, at least as far as complaints go. But there’s an organization at the…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast DC · 20 Min.What’s a seemingly small project in D.C. that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical…
- The Ripple Effects of DOGE, D.C. Council Takes Aim at the Ballot Initiative, and PorchFest Prohibition · 39 Min.Two years on, the District is still reeling from devastating DOGE job cuts, according to two new reports. We also take a look at why the D.C. Council is considering restrictions…
- Metro Sign Changes Met With Backlash · 35 Min.Metro is redoing its station signage to make it easier for the public to navigate — but some riders are not happy. What are they changing, and why are folks so up in arms?…
- Can The Kennedy Center Survive Trump? · 33 Min.Thousands of ordinary Washingtonians showed up Friday night for a protest at the Kennedy Center — the biggest one to date. They were motivated by a new fear that President Donald…
- The Best Cheap Eats in the DMV · 26 Min.Opening a menu to find a burger costs $25 is all too familiar in D.C. As everyone looks to stretch their dollars a little further, Washingtonian’s got you covered with its annual…
- Why Can’t Downtown D.C. Attract New Stores? · 25 Min.Walking around downtown D.C., you may notice a lot of vacant storefronts. In fact, City Cast reporter Jaclyn Peiser found that last year, one out of every four storefronts in…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast DC · 29 Min.Would DC be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly transformed…
- Trayon White’s Alleged Brother-In-Law, D.C. Council Heads Back To Work, And Ovi Campaigns For… Putin? · 31 Min.We’ve got the latest on Councilmember Trayon White’s bribery trial. Also, D.C. City Council is back in session — we’ll take a look at what’s on their plate, and whether they can…
- The D.C. Postal Workers Still Affected by the Anthrax Attacks, 25 Years Later · 49 Min.Weeks after 9/11, in Senator Tom Daschle’s office on Capitol Hill, an aide opened an envelope addressed to the Senator and released anthrax into the air – microscopic, deadly…
- Fall DMV Escapes For Under $150 · 30 Min.It’s finally getting cool enough to wear a sweatshirt in the morning – which means D.C. fall is here. With Congress back in session and the city in full swing, we’re looking for…
