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January 5, 2026

What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including DC)

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What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including DC)

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Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast D.C. host Mike Schaffer joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers.

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