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City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it. Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DCs crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. Itll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City Cast DC, consider this your official invitation to listen in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at dc.citycast.fm. Language: en Genres: Daily News, News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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DC Just Hit a 8 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
DC saw an eight year low in homicides in 2025, following a national drop. But our neighbors in Baltimore have an even more impressive story: their homicide rate plummeted to a nearly 50-year low. So what's behind these numbers? Today we're talking with Dr. Joseph Richardson, MPower Professor at UMD and co-chair of DC's Homicide Review Committee, about what's actually working to reduce gun violence. Correction: The original version of this episode stated that there was a 30-year low in homicides, rather than a 30-year low in violent crime. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
