About this episode
DC is in the middle of two youth crises: One involves school truancy; the other involves high-profile teen mayhem, like the skirmish on Halloween between young people and law enforcement at Navy Yard. Are the two related? Washington Post reporters Lauren Lumpkin and Robert Samuels wrote a blockbuster report on the city’s failures to combat truancy . They walk us through the shocking details. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 18th episode: District Bridges Simply Eloped Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE .