Shadow Politics is a grass roots talk show giving a voice to the voiceless. For more than 200 years the people of the Nation's Capital have ironically been excluded from the national political conversation. With no voting member of either house of Congress, Washingtonians have lacked the representation they need to be equal and to have their voices heard. Shadow Politics will provide a platform for them, as well as the millions of others nationwide who feel politically disenfranchised and di ...
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Craig Hoffman's career has taken him to every corner of the sports world from NFL stadiums and locker rooms to soccer fields in Upstate New York to The Final Four. His life has taken him even more places, from a childhood in the south to starting his career in Texas to his current home in the suburbs of Washington, DC. He's met a lot of interesting characters along the way and become interested in a wide variety of things. After a decade in sports radio, join him as he ventures into the topi ...
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An exploration of the worlds of literature, science, politics, and the arts with faculty, visiting scholars and outside guests
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The political questions you were too afraid to ask discussed by a married couple. Listen, learn, and laugh!
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Comedian, actor, musician, and software engineer Chris Grace interviews the most interesting people that he can find. In a world of narrowcasting, granular demographic analysis, and algorithmic content pre-determinism, why not treat yourself to a good old-fashioned conversation?
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Next Generation America covers the latest current events and election news happening across America in the age of Donald Trump. Host Corey Foister delivers the latest headlines that are overlooked by the mainstream media. Corey Foister ran for U.S. Congress in 2016 and became the youngest nominee to ever run and win the nomination of a major U.S. political party (Democratic). Feel free to message the show at SoaringJetsProductions@gmail.com.
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A discussion of the most important news and issues in international affairs through a uniquely Australian lens. Hosted by Darren Lim, in memory of Allan Gyngell.
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We’re joined by Axios’ Cuynet Dil and City Cast’s Ashe Durban, and we’re talking about the gun lawsuit filed by the DC attorney general, the D.C. medical marijuana dispensaries who say they’re in trouble, and a bunch of things to do this weekend. Check out our September Guide for even more events to catch this month. Want some more DC news? Then ma…
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More people have died in car crashes this year than in all of 2014 — which just happens to be the year when the DC Government promised to cut these deaths to zero by 2024. What went wrong? The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner is here to tell us. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become …
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For a city that prides itself on cultural diversity, D.C. is lacking on the international grocery store front. Ike Allen, Assistant Editor and Food Writer for the Washingtonian, explains why there are so few international grocery stores in D.C. and the ones we do have that you should know about. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for…
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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. We’re back with another monthly guide of things to do, places to go, and tips to follow to lead your ideal D.C. life this September. One of those events is Art All Night! We’re going to be there, alongside …
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown With Suprise Guest Donald Newsom, 2024 Election, the Candidates and Thoughts on Modern American Politics Senator Michael Brown is joined by guest, Donald Newsom, Founder of BBS Radio. Senator Michael Brown and Donald Newsom talk all thing Modern American politics, from the current candidates for the 202…
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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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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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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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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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Ep. 137: One year of Australia's new international development policy
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One year ago, the Albanese Labor government launched the “New International Development Policy”. Darren invites back Bridi Rice, CEO of the Canberra-based Development Intelligence Lab, to assess where the policy stands 12 months in. They review the initial logic of the policy and discuss the role of Development Partnership Plans, the first two (for…
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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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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Guest, Jim Bubar, 2024 Democratic National Convention Delegate Hope is making a comeback!!! Hear what's new with the Democrats – our guest is JAMES BUBAR a 2024 Democratic National Convention Delegate - Jim and I just returned from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. We will share our im…
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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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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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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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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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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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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research In the District of Columbia, it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get one. Despite some of the toughest gun laws in America, our streets are awash in guns. Murders and c…
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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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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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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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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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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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Guest, Cuneyt Dil, Axios Reporter SO BLUE? What Will happen to Blue DC? Will America Rise to the occasion or will DC be subjected to An Aggressive takeover? Our guest is Axios Reporter, Cuneyt Dil! I will discuss with Cuneyt all things DC. What might the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential ticket mean to the District of Columbia? What are the pros …
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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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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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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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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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It is impossible to look away from US politics at the moment, and so Darren cannot help but keep his focus on the presidential election. Yet beyond the horse race are larger questions about the health of democracy in the US and indeed around the world, given the pressures democratic systems everywhere are facing. Trump’s unconventional (to say the …
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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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Guest, Dr. Sarah Kendzior, Author and podcaster discussing how Donald Trump has hypnotized half of America.Από τον hrzcom@aol.com (Author)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Just in case you needed one more 'emergency' politics podcast in the wake of the news that President Biden will not contest the US presidential election, and that it appears overwhelmingly likely that Vice President Harris will be nominated by the Democratic Party, Darren is joined by the ABC's Stephen Dziedzic to give their reactions, both persona…
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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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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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Guest, Tom Davis, Washington, D.C., attorney who focuses his practice on handling a variety of congressional and regulatory affairs, including congressional investigations, land use and legislative strategyΑπό τον hrzcom@aol.com (Author)
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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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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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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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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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