Episode

The National Mall’s Wild Food Truck Mafia

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City Cast DC
Published
Jul 6, 2026
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1536
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Summary

Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman, who just published a wild investigation about D.C. food trucks, is here. It seems those rickety trucks that sell hot dogs to tourists down by the Mall are a front for what cops call organized crime — not to mention violence, illegal parking, and some truly gnarly food-safety violations. Jess is here to tell the whole sordid story. 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. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 6th episode: Library of Congress Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE