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June 18, 2026

DC's Earthquake Election, the James Beard Awards, and What the Heck Is Up With the Reflecting Pool

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DC's Earthquake Election, the James Beard Awards, and What the Heck Is Up With the Reflecting Pool

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We’re talking about the fallout, so far, a day after DC’s earthquake of a mayoral election. We’re talking about the reaction from DC’s business community, which was petrified about the idea of a socialist winning. And we’re talking about the best of Pride, whose parade is this morning. Plus, in a members only fourth segment, between the algae in the Reflecting Pool and the many many closures ahead at DCA, it’s a weird time on and above the National Mall. We’ll get into what it all means. 


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