Robert White to Resign, Rent Forgiveness Bill Prompts Backlash, and the Battle Over Foie Gras Heats Up

This week, Axios’ Anna Spiegel and the Washington Sun’s Zara Norman join me to discuss DC at-large Democratic Councilmember Robert White's resignation, the controversial bill to help people pay rent if they’ve fallen behind, and a possible lawsuit over the proposed D.C. foie gras ban.

Plus, in a member’s only fourth segment, City Cast’s Kate Corliss weighs in on the best events happening around town this Halloween.

Read Zara’s reporting: https://www.washingtonsun.com/zara-norman 

Read Anna’s reporting: https://www.axios.com/authors/aspiegel 

Our guide to Halloweekend in DC: https://dc.citycast.fm/neighborhood-guides/dc-halloween-guide-2026 

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