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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 27 MIN

Inside the First Week of Trump’s DC Takeover

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

It’s been one intense week since Trump seized control of DC’s police force and sent in the National Guard. In the days since, the city has seen arrests, protests, and growing fear. WAMU's Alex Koma has been on the ground covering and he’s here to break down what’s happened so far and what’s next for DC. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It’s been one intense week since Trump seized control of DC’s police force and sent in the National Guard. In the days since, the city has seen arrests, protests, and growing fear. WAMU's Alex Koma has been on the ground covering and he’s here to break down what’s happened so far and what’s next for DC. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. 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 $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Overlook Maps Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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