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City Cast DCDC’s Best Parks for KidsWith the weather improving, it’s a great time to explore DC’s many great parks to entertain little ones! City Cast DC contributor and dad, Jacob Fenston, is on a quest to visit all 697 parks in the District and he’s here to tell us the best ones to take your kids to.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episod...
2025-04-1519 min
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 6. What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 17
One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 6. What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 17
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 6: What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 17
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 6: What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 15
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 6: What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 17
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 6. What Hath We Wrought?The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the network showed just how far it would go to defend its biggest star—no matter the cost.To read our full reporting on the most recent legal actions between Bill O'Reilly and Andrea...
2024-10-231h 15
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 5. Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 02
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 5: Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 02
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 5: Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 04
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 5: Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 04
One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 5. Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 04
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 5. Ludacris Has Been FiredAs Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Sl...
2024-10-161h 04
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 4. Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 05
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 4: Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 03
One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 4. Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 05
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 4: Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 05
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 4: Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 05
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 4. Beacon of TruthAfter 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by c...
2024-10-091h 03
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 3. The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0255 min
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 3: The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0255 min
One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 3. The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0257 min
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 3: The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0257 min
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 3: The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0257 min
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 3. The Other Guy’s HamburgerFor a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever?Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe no...
2024-10-0257 min
One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-251h 00
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 2: A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-2558 min
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 2: A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-251h 00
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-2558 min
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 2: A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-251h 00
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal PeopleBefore he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the...
2024-09-251h 00
One YearIntroducing Slow Burn The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-2457 min
The Audio BrowserThe Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It. Podcast: Slow Burn (LS 79 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.Pub date: 2024-09-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhen the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access...
2024-09-2355 min
Slate CultureSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 1: We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-1857 min
Slate Presents: One YearSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-1857 min
Slow BurnThe Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-1855 min
Slate NewsSlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-1857 min
Slate HistorySlow Burn: The Rise of Fox News - Ep. 1: We Report. You Can Suck It.When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy.Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or...
2024-09-1855 min
City Cast DCWaPo’s Pivot, Parks Quest Continues, and DC Chefs Sweep AwardsThe Washington Post is making news, we’ve got James Beard award winners in our own backyard, and we get an update on the ultimate park's quest. Ann Limpert from Washingtonian and Jacob Fenston are here to get into all of it.Learn more about the sponsors of this June 14th episode:Casey TreesAlliance FrançaiseEagle BankWant some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a m...
2024-06-1421 minCity Cast DCPanda-monium, DC’s 2025 Budget, and the Best Parks in the NationWashington is elated about getting its pandas back, and City Cast CEO David Plotz is here to rain on their parade. On the other hand, there’s also a new report ranking Washington as having the best parks in the country, and City Cast park expert Jacob Fenston is going to lead that parade. And we’re also going to talk through the latest skirmishing over the city’s budget, which involves the prospect of tax hikes on homeowners. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can als...
2024-05-3125 minCity Cast DCHow to Kayak, Bike, & Metro to Every D.C. ParkD.C. has an absurd amount of parks – 683! Longtime D.C. environmental reporter Jacob Fenston is hitting up all of them for us in the ultimate D.C. park's quest. We catch up with him to see how it's going, what his approach is, and to learn the weirdest thing he has seen in the Potomac so far. And don’t forget to vote for City Cast DC as the District’s best podcast!Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a membe...
2024-04-1112 minCity Cast DCFrat Chaos at UMD, E-Bike Vouchers, and Visiting All 683 D.C. ParksEnvironmental reporter Jacob Fenston joins the team to talk about frat chaos at the University of Maryland, e-bike vouchers in D.C., and a new quest to visit every park in the District.Learn more about D.C.'s impending budget crisis in this podcast episode.Want a free (and beautiful) engraved mug? Sign up to become a City Cast DC member to enter the raffle. Plus you’ll get ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Sign up by April 5 to qualify.What’s the mug engraved with? “Hey DC”! The name of...
2024-03-2225 minCity Cast DCWhat D.C.’s New Environmental Laws Mean For YouA bunch of new environmental proposals in DC could change the way you drive, bike, and even cook. Jacob Fenston from WAMU is here to give us the lay of the land. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
2024-02-0818 minCity Cast DCThe Mosquitos Will Be Worse This YearD.C.’s mosquitos are about to be back. And, after a warm winter, this year could be especially bad. Reporter Jacob Fenston, who covers the environment for WAMU, is here to talk about these confounding Washington swamp creatures — and share some secrets on how to beat them. Got questions about Mayor Bowser's hearing on the hill? Email us. And sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC to follow along our coverage there as well.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.W...
2023-04-1314 minCity Cast DCThe People Counting D.C.’s CatsLike a lot of people, we love cats! But if you’re a bird or a squirrel, our purring four-legged friends are also furry little killing machines that are wreaking havoc in the District. So some enterprising scientists in D.C. decided the solution starts with counting all the cats, and Jacob Fenston, environmental reporter at WAMU, is here to tell us what they found. Need even more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd we wanna...
2023-01-2315 min
What's With WashingtonDo Pizza Boxes Go to Heaven? Your DMV Recycling Questions, AnsweredSo you think you recycle...but where do your plastic bags, jam jars, and soda cans actually go? Jacob Fenston joins Mikaela on a field trip to the recycling plant to find out once and for all. Bonus: a local artist finds a way to recycle what the region can't!
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2019-04-1618 min
PodcastsHigh, Volatile Food Prices 'Biggest Threat' to World's PoorThe Middle East and North Africa have the highest youth unemployment rates in the world – around 23 percent in 2009, according to the International Labor Organization. The region also has some of the world's highest percentage of young within their populations. As Jacob Fenston reports, addressing joblessness in the region will require major structural changes.
2013-01-0805 min
PodcastsNo Quick Fixes for Unemployment in the Middle East, North AfricaFood prices were up over forty percent in early 2011 compared to the same time last year, according to the IMF. They are at about the same level as during the 2008 crisis when price increases led to food riots around the world. The IMF's Jacob Fenston investigates the impact of price rises and measures that countries are taking to cushion their people and farmers.
2013-01-0806 min
Third Coast Audio Library :: AllRe:sound #106: The Entrepreneurs ShowThis week: a worm digger in rural Maine, a remarkably effective citizen spy, and more.Year: 2009Producers:Jesse DukesGeoff SiskindJesse BrownAndrew ParkerJacob FenstonDelaney Hall
2010-01-1258 min
Third Coast Audio Library :: AllMy T-Shirt Says It AllThe T-shirt is a staple of the American wardrobe, worn by pretty much everyone at one time or another. It's a common denominator in a culture marked by differences. But while it's cheap and easy to make, the humble T-shirt shouldn't be underestimated.Year: 2008Producers:Jacob Fenston
2009-11-0629 min