As the second Trump term begins, many Washingtonians are worried about their legal rights in a city that’s not quite a state. So, here’s a cheat sheet of our podcast coverage on what to expect from this new administration and Congress, from Trump's planned policy changes to local GOP hangouts 🎧
Who: Monica Hopkins, head of D.C. American Civil Liberties Union
What: It would be hard for the president to do away with home rule entirely, but his threats against immigrant rights and GOP threats against other civil rights could become a reality. Learn how the ACLU is responding.
Who: Jessica Sidman, Washingtonian Food Editor
What: After crunching the numbers from political spending reports, Sidman found a weird correlation between Republicans and steakhouses. She explains where the new power class hangs out in D.C. and what it means for the rest of us.
A Trump banner hangs on the side of The Heritage Foundation. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Who: Lisa Rein, Washington Post Reporter
What: Federal workers make up a quarter of the jobs in D.C., and many are nervous about Trump’s plans to slash jobs. Could he revive “Schedule F” or push a work-from-home ban? Here’s how government employees are preparing for the worst.
Who: Emily Davies, Washington Post Reporter
What: D.C. government is leaning into a “don’t poke the bear” approach to the Trump administration this time around. To avoid scrutiny, they have been renaming left-leaning bills and aligning priorities to avoid backlash. Learn how they have been preparing.
Who: The City Cast DC Team and Mayor Muriel Bowser
What: Bowser and Trump both want federal workers back in the office. What else do they agree on? Our team breaks down what we know, and Bowser joins to talk about her approach to the new administration.
