Trayon White Heads to Court as D.C.’s Finances Flash Red

On this week’s Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Tom preview Ward 8 Council member Trayon White’s long-awaited federal bribery trial.They also dig into a stark warning from D.C.’s chief financial officer that the city’s economic and revenue signals are “flashing red." It points to Janeese Lewis George's biggest task ahead: rebuilding D.C.'s economy. 00:00 We're back + Cuneyt's Travels02:59 Tom vs. Bowser Over the IndyCar Race04:41 Trayon White Heads to Trial on Bribery Charges11:39 The Council Returns: Waymo, Taxes, Budgeting14:41 D.C.’s Finances Are “Flashing Red”22:54 Five Ways D.C. Could Start Acting Like a State34:11 Commanders vs. Eagles + Closing BanterThe Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town.Music credit: Highway 430 by Blue Dot SessionsThe Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.