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D.C.’s Rat Czar Explains The War On Rodents

September 28, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

If you’re scared of rats, then I’ve got bad news – D.C. is one of the most rat-infested cities in America, at least as far as complaints go. But there’s an organization at the Department of Health that’s fighting the good fight. And there’s a man at the top of that organization – Andre Pitman. Sometimes he’s known as D.C.’s rat czar. Andre is here today to go over how the District is cutting down on rodent populations, and what you – yes you! – can do to help. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast 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 September 28th episode: ⁠Washington National Opera⁠ ⁠Theatre Washington⁠ ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ ⁠The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University⁠ ⁠Shakespeare Theatre Company⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

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