Who hosts The Ward 5 Wave?

The Ward 5 Wave is hosted by Councilmember Zachary Parker. They have published 61 episodes. The show covers government.

What has The Ward 5 Wave covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Return from Recess, and Ward 5 Week & Day!", "Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour", and "CM Elissa Silverman, Effective Oversight, and Summer Interns". The latest went out on 11 Sep 2026 and ran about 15 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Ward 5 Wave publish?

The Ward 5 Wave publishes monthly, a median of 21 days between episodes. Episodes average about 31 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 61 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For The Ward 5 Wave, Booking Probability sits at 41/100, Listen Score at 25/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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The Ward 5 Wave covers local government, community events, budget, city council, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 4/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Ward 5 Wave

Hosted by Councilmember Zachary Parker · government · EN · 61 episodes

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Join DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker each week for updates on Council activities, highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter, and interviews with DC agencies and community partners. You can also send in questions for him to answer on the podcast!

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What is The Ward 5 Wave?

The Ward 5 Wave is a government podcast hosted by Councilmember Zachary Parker, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #12
Return from Recess, and Ward 5 Week & Day!
Sep 11, 202615 minS3
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on 9/11 , 25 years after the terrorist attacks changed our country forever. They also highlight all of the fun events taking place September 13-19 for Ward 5 Week and Ward 5 Day . Councilmember Parker highlights an important markup as the Council returns for recess, ringing the alarm bells as a committee threatens to approve development rights for a developer who is actively being sued by the District and has a history of failed properties. Melissa also shares the latest highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter . Read at ward5.us/news , subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter .
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Episode #11
Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour
Aug 28, 202632 minS3
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker chats on-site with tenants and tenant organizers about his Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour, including visits to the Hecht Warehouse , The Gale - Eckington , and 1400 Florida Ave NE (the focus of this episode). The Councilmember's Director of Constituent Services , Oliver Stoute , shares about the office's work in escalating tenant concerns and coordinating with District agencies. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares the highlights from the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter . Read at ward5.us/news , subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter .
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Episode #10
CM Elissa Silverman, Effective Oversight, and Summer Interns
Aug 7, 202633 minS3
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker sits down with the recently-sworn-in At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman , a familiar face (and voice) in the Wilson Building. They talk about effective oversight , CM Silverman's plans for the fall legislative session , and—of course— pizza . Ward 5 Council Office summer intern Autumn Peterson also joins to talk about her experience as a summer intern and offer encouraging words to high school and college students. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares the latest highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter . Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter .
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Episode #9
Recess, DoorDash, Rats, Buses, and More!
Jul 24, 202629 minS3
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on Council Recess , a new congressional attempt to undermine DC Home Rule (supported by DoorDash), updates on rat abatement in Ward 5, budget wins for Ward 5 bus routes , and a save-the-date for Ward 5 Day (September 19, 2026). Melissa also shares highlights from the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news , subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter .
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Episode #8
Fight for Funding and Happy Pride!
Jun 5, 202639 minS3
<p>DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on budget markups, concerns with remaining gaps in the FY27 budget proposal, and look ahead to the June 9 vote on the budget. Conversations center around juvenile justice, Credible Messengers program, funding for housing vouchers, childcare, and SNAP benefits, securing retail grants for 12th St NE and Rhode Island Ave NE, adding funds for the Langdon Park Recreation Center modernization project, rerouting of Metrobus routes, and more. They also wish neighbors a Happy Pride Month and reflect on recent events including Councilmember Parker's 4th Annual Black Pride Celebration...
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Senior Vice President for Industry Relations and Market Development, Renewable Fuels Association

Charles Allen

Touring Comedian/TV Writer, INTENNSE

Faith Gibson Hubbard

REACH

Jenise "Mama Jo" Patterson

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The Ward 5 Wave

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Ward 5 Wave?

About the host

Recent episodes

Return from Recess, and Ward 5 Week & Day!

Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour

CM Elissa Silverman, Effective Oversight, and Summer Interns

Recess, DoorDash, Rats, Buses, and More!

Fight for Funding and Happy Pride!

Guest Appearances

Robert White

Charles Allen

Faith Gibson Hubbard

Jenise "Mama Jo" Patterson

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The Ward 5 Wave

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Ward 5 Wave?

About the host

Recent episodes

Return from Recess, and Ward 5 Week & Day!

Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour

CM Elissa Silverman, Effective Oversight, and Summer Interns

Recess, DoorDash, Rats, Buses, and More!

Fight for Funding and Happy Pride!

Guest Appearances

Robert White

Charles Allen

Faith Gibson Hubbard

Jenise "Mama Jo" Patterson

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Ward 5 Wave for

Podcasts like The Ward 5 Wave

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