Dream City Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>A new conversation </b>about the politics and business of hometown Washington. Longtime journalists Cuneyt Dil and Tom Sherwood bring exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and real curiosity to the forces shaping D.C.’s political and business scene. It’s the stories everyone’s talking about — and the ones they aren’t.</p>
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July 13, 2026
D.C.'s Next Big Fight: Robotaxis
<p>On this week’s Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Mark Segraves of NBC4 break down Vice President JD Vance’s plans to rent a sprawling estate in Middleburg — including questions about the property’s owner, the lease, and what the Veep's arrival could mean for the quiet Virginia town.</p><p></p><p>They then dig into the coming fight over legalizing Waymo and other robotaxis in D.C., as labor unions raise concerns about jobs and City Hall prepares for a marathon hearing.</p><p></p><p>Plus: the valuable naming rights and seat licenses included in the Commanders stadium deal, and the surprising local history behind “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the song enjoys another World Cup-fueled revival.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction + JD Vance Eyes a Middleburg Estate</p><p>10:05 Waymo and D.C.’s Coming Robotaxi Fight</p><p>17:17 Robotaxis, Union Opposition, and the Future of Driving Jobs</p><p>21:11 Commanders Stadium Naming Rights and Seat Licenses</p><p>24:08 The Local Roots Behind “Country Roads" + Its World Cup Fame</p><p>29:54 How “Country Roads” Became a Royalty Goldmine</p><p>33:50 Mark Segraves’ After Dark Fund</p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town.</p><p></p><p>Music credit: Highway 430 by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/381497" target="_blank"><b>Blue Dot Sessions</b></a></p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.</p>
June 29, 2026
Trump Attacks Janeese Lewis George
<p>President Trump is calling out Janeese Lewis George — attacking her as a "communist," but says he'd meet with her. In this week's Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Tom break down whether D.C.’s incoming left can find any workable ground with the White House.</p><p></p><p>Plus: The next major battle at the Wilson Building will be over taxes.</p><p></p><p>They dig into the pressure to raise new revenue after the city’s budget crunch, what kinds of tax hikes progressives may pursue, and how much room they really have with Congress still looming over D.C. affairs.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Trump Calls Janeese Lewis George a “Communist”</p><p>03:24 Can JLG Actually Work With Trump?</p><p>07:31 The Next Big D.C. Fight: Taxes</p><p>13:13 Will the Left Raise Taxes on the Rich?</p><p>19:39 Fourth of July Sendoff</p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town.</p><p></p><p>Music credit: Highway 430 by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/381497" target="_blank"><b>Blue Dot Sessions</b></a></p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.</p>
June 22, 2026
The Socialist Sweep: How This Election Changes D.C.
<p>On this week’s Dream City Podcast, Cuneyt and Tom are joined by veteran D.C. strategist Chuck Thies to break down Janeese Lewis George’s sweeping mayoral primary victory, why Kenyan McDuffie’s campaign never found its footing, and what the results say about the city’s political direction.</p><p></p><p>Cuneyt also talked to Ward 1 D.C. Council Democratic primary winner Aparna Raj, a tenant organizer who describes why the democratic socialist platform resonated this year.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Chuck Thies’ Election Night Call Was Right</p><p>01:51 Aparna Raj on the Democratic Socialist Wave in Ward 1</p><p>04:48 How Aparna Raj Became a Tenant Organizer</p><p>06:51 Why DSA Just Won Big in D.C.</p><p>09:06 Aparna Raj’s Vision for Ward 1</p><p>12:09 Can a More Progressive D.C. Still Grow the Economy?</p><p>16:54 Janeese Lewis George’s Big Win</p><p>18:44 Why Kenyan McDuffie Lost</p><p>22:43 How JLG Ran the Table Across D.C.</p><p>26:10 The Empty McDuffie Tent That Said It All</p><p>28:24 Elissa Silverman’s Comeback</p><p>30:47 Robert White’s Huge Delegate Victory</p><p>33:51 What the Election Means for D.C.’s Budget Crisis</p><p>38:24 Tax Hikes, Unions, and City Hall's Fights Ahead</p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast is supported by launch partner <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spotlightdc.org/" target="_blank"><b>SpotlightDC: Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism</b></a>.</p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town.</p><p></p><p>Music credit: Highway 430 by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/381497" target="_blank"><b>Blue Dot Sessions</b></a></p><p></p><p>The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.</p>
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- What is Dream City Podcast?
<p><b>A new conversation </b>about the politics and business of hometown Washington. Longtime journalists Cuneyt Dil and Tom Sherwood bring exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and real curiosity to the forces shaping D.C.’s political and business scene. It’s the stories everyone’s talking about — and the ones they aren’t.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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