About this episode
DC is facing a multitude of housing issues, from affordability to lawsuits against “bad” landlords. DC Councilmember Robert White, who leads the Council’s housing committee, joins us to talk about whether anyone can afford to live in DC, what’s going on with the city’s homeless programs, and what the government ought to be doing to create more housing in general. This episode is part of our 2024 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in collaboration with other local newsrooms. Check out the other collective works here . Our next live taping is tomorrow, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here . Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more DC news and events. You can also become a member , with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode: Make All Votes Count BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST National Museum of Women in the Arts Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE .