Fatal Police Shooting, Strip Club Drama, and WWI Memorial
We’re joined by Washington City Paper’s Mitch Ryals to talk about the fallout from a police shooting, a battle between a club and an investment bank, and the opening of a controversial memorial in the heart of downtown.
Check out our episode on the future of the National Mall here.
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