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October 17, 2025

Does DC Want a New Mayor? Plus, Weed Economy, and RIP 2000 Series Trains

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Does DC Want a New Mayor? Plus, Weed Economy, and RIP 2000 Series Trains

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We’re talking about whether DC’s mayor is actually going to hang it up after this term, we’re talking about the weird economics of DC’s cannabis stores, some news about one type of transit that’s going away and another that just might be on the horizon — and in a members-only fourth segment, we’ll take you inside the final act of the Big Balls assault trial. 

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