Welcome to City Cast DC
New around here? City Cast DC is the daily podcast that connects you with the city you love – and its sister newsletter, Hey DC, is your daily toolkit for getting the most out of it.
About the City Cast DC Podcast
Hosted by Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd, City Cast DC is the daily local conversation you don’t want to miss. It’s packed with the hometown stories you need to know, expert tips and recommendations, and so much more.
Here are a few of our favorite podcast episodes to get you started.
- 🎧 DC’s Most Underrated Restaurants
- 🎧 Mayor Bowser Exclusive: From Budget Cuts to Disapproval Ratings
- 🎧 How to Get Fit for Free in DC
About the Hey DC Newsletter

Written by passionate local Kaela Cote-Stemmermann, the Hey DC newsletter is in your inbox weekday mornings with a roundup of the local news stories that matter, plus events recommendations and smart tips for living your best DC life.
Here are a few of our favorite recent Hey DC articles.
- Masako Morishita is Bringing Japanese Comfort Food to DC
- 5 Tourist Traps That Are Actually Good
- How to Spend a Day in Takoma Park