Pricey Nats Upgrade, DC’s Budget Surplus, and Pandas’ Farewell

Mike is joined by Julia Karron and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and they’re talking about taxpayer money — first for a stadium scoreboard, then for a boost in food assistance. And, in both cases, what the debate says about where DC stands right now. Plus: Pandas! They’re leaving, and they have feelings.  If you want to help choose the zoo’s next favorite animal, vote here. And afterward, catch up on this great local reporting that fueled our roundup:  WTOP covered the Nats’ scoreboard story The Washington Post’s piece on the surplus funding SNAP benefits Kaela’s write-up on the pandas, from our newsletter Hey DC 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 HERE.