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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

City Cast Expanding After WaPo Layoffs, City Spending Scandal, Baby Elephant Naming

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

We’re talking about the jaw-dropping cuts at the Post and the future of DC local news — including some exciting stuff cooking at City Cast. Plus: A shocking investigation into outlandish spending on so-called violence interrupter programs in DC, a baby elephant ISO a name, and in a member’s only fourth segment, what you need to know about the latest Congressional vote that could blow a hole in our city’s government. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 6th episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We’re talking about the jaw-dropping cuts at the Post and the future of DC local news — including some exciting stuff cooking at City Cast. Plus: A shocking investigation into outlandish spending on so-called violence interrupter programs in DC, a baby elephant ISO a name, and in a member’s only fourth segment, what you need to know about the latest Congressional vote that could blow a hole in our city’s government. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 6th episode: Library of Congress South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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