The Ward 5 Wave Podcast
1) Threats to DC Autonomy, DYRS Lawsuit, and Reflections on Second Budget Vote and RFK Redevelopment
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage talk about the federal government's latest threats against DC's autonomy, as well as a civil lawsuit against the D...Show More
2) First Budget Vote Reflections and I-82 with Andy Shallal
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Busboys and Poets Founder and CEO Andy Shallal talk about the Council's first vote on the FY26 Budget, including discussions around Initiative 82 and the tip...Show More
3) Updates on RFK, Budget Oversight, and Cell Phones in DC Schools
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage discuss recent news about the RFK Stadium site redevelopment and reflect on a week full of budget oversight hearin...Show More
4) I-82, RFK, WorldPride, and More
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on a busy week including a vote on emergency legislation about I-82 (Tipped Minimum Wage) on the Council,...Show More
5) A Budget for All of Us
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses the Mayor's proposed FY26 budget with advocates and shares his alternative view: a budget for all of us. Joined by Kimberly Perry, Executive Director o...Show More
6) The Budget is Coming!
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on a busy week involving oversight in the Committee on Youth Affairs, a community meeting on the future of...Show More
7) Council Hot Topics with Chairman Mendelson
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker sits down with Chairman Phil Mendelson to discuss current hot topics on the Council: RFK, I-82, World Pride, and more. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage...Show More
8) The Future of RFK (plus I-82, Upcoming Events, and Sinners Movie)
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on some of the District's biggest news this week, including plans for the future of the RFK Stadium site,...Show More
9) Upcoming Ward 5 Events, DC Emancipation Day, Spring Break & Council Recess
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage share updates on the status of DC’s budget fix on the Hill, upcoming Ward 5 events including the Healthy Communiti...Show More
10) Recent Council Votes: Rental Assistance Reform and Open Meetings Act
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker talks with Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin about the Council’s recent votes on ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) reform, and on emergency legislation t...Show More