City Cast Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ en City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f87178ea-56cf-11ec-b7bb-37fb3289f361/image/afce44a86e6de1a692798e09f15421f3.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress City Cast Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ no episodic The daily local podcast that helps you feel more connected to Salt Lake City. City Cast City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm. City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm.

]]> City Cast sarah.menendez@citycast.fm Supreme Court Justice Investigation, Utah’s Broke Behaviors, Free Matchas Utah Republican leaders are investigating a Supreme Court justice for alleged misconduct, after she was already cleared by a bipartisan commission. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez discuss the politics of the situation. Plus, Utahns' "broke behaviors" and local shoutouts. Resources and references: ‘Very little credibility’: Claims against Supreme Court justice found to be ‘misleading’. Cox, GOP lawmakers investigating anyway. [Salt Lake Tribune] Did the Legislature break the law by disclosing complaint against Supreme Court justice? [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  TaskRabbit Ritual Hot Yoga Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Republican leaders are investigating a Supreme Court justice for alleged misconduct, after she was already cleared by a bipartisan commission. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez discuss the politics of the situation. Plus, Utahns' "broke behaviors" and local shoutouts. Resources and references: ‘Very little credibility’: Claims against Supreme Court justice found to be ‘misleading’. Cox, GOP lawmakers investigating anyway. [Salt Lake Tribune] Did the Legislature break the law by disclosing complaint against Supreme Court justice? [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  TaskRabbit Ritual Hot Yoga Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Utah Republican leaders are investigating a Supreme Court justice for alleged misconduct, after she was already cleared by a bipartisan commission. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez discuss the politics of the situation. Plus, Utahns' "broke behaviors" and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2606 The Wasatch Front's Data Center Boom Could Utah become the country's next data center hub? Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means what she learned from experts at a recent roundtable and what questions remain. Resources and references: Data centers on the way to Utah, but how fast and at what cost? [Desert News]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  TaskRabbit Ritual Hot Yoga Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Could Utah become the country's next data center hub? Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means what she learned from experts at a recent roundtable and what questions remain. Resources and references: Data centers on the way to Utah, but how fast and at what cost? [Desert News]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  TaskRabbit Ritual Hot Yoga Salt Lake Sewciety Could Utah become the country's next data center hub? Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means what she learned from experts at a recent roundtable and what questions remain.

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]]> 2064 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Seattle Gives Every Voter $100 — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake City Could public financing get more Salt Lakers involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouchers to every voter to donate to the candidate of their choice in municipal elections. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Seattle podcast host Jane C. Hu about how these Democracy Vouchers work, how many people are participating, and what the impact on local elections has been. Plus, is the “Seattle Freeze” a real thing? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Could public financing get more Salt Lakers involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouchers to every voter to donate to the candidate of their choice in municipal elections. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Seattle podcast host Jane C. Hu about how these Democracy Vouchers work, how many people are participating, and what the impact on local elections has been. Plus, is the “Seattle Freeze” a real thing? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Could public financing get more Salt Lakers involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouchers to every voter to donate to the candidate of their choice in municipal elections. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Seattle podcast host Jane C. Hu about how these Democracy Vouchers work, how many people are participating, and what the impact on local elections has been. Plus, is the “Seattle Freeze” a real thing?

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]]> 1955 Sen. Blouin’s Offensive Posts, Homeless Camping Update, Trad Wife Fiction Scandal hits the Congressional District 1 race with the surfacing of offensive online posts by Sen. Nate Blouin. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss the response and the impacts. Plus, Salt Lake City wants to update its no-camping ordinance, picks of the week, and a special bonus segment for City Cast Neighbors: Are Californians ruining Utah? Resources and references: Nate Blouin reportedly derided LDS faith, made a crude joke about sexual battery in online forums [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake police sit down with unsheltered Utahns to seek resource solutions [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Scandal hits the Congressional District 1 race with the surfacing of offensive online posts by Sen. Nate Blouin. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss the response and the impacts. Plus, Salt Lake City wants to update its no-camping ordinance, picks of the week, and a special bonus segment for City Cast Neighbors: Are Californians ruining Utah? Resources and references: Nate Blouin reportedly derided LDS faith, made a crude joke about sexual battery in online forums [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake police sit down with unsheltered Utahns to seek resource solutions [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Scandal hits the Congressional District 1 race with the surfacing of offensive online posts by Sen. Nate Blouin. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss the response and the impacts. Plus, Salt Lake City wants to update its no-camping ordinance, picks of the week, and a special bonus segment for City Cast Neighbors: Are Californians ruining Utah?

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]]> 2527 Improvements Coming to SLC’s Foothills … Finally A years-long saga in Salt Lake City's foothills is finally coming to an end. Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Fonarow, SLC trails and natural lands director, how the city resolved the drama and what improvements are on the horizon.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A years-long saga in Salt Lake City's foothills is finally coming to an end. Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Fonarow, SLC trails and natural lands director, how the city resolved the drama and what improvements are on the horizon.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden A years-long saga in Salt Lake City's foothills is finally coming to an end. Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Fonarow, SLC trails and natural lands director, how the city resolved the drama and what improvements are on the horizon. 

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]]> 1783 Low-Water, No-Mow Grass and Other Garden Tips Unpredictable weather has us asking: When should we start gardening this year? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Yardfarmer founder and principal designer Daryl Lindsey about sustainable landscaping and how to save water this summer. Resources and references: Check out Salt Lake City’s resource for xeriscaping with native plants.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Unpredictable weather has us asking: When should we start gardening this year? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Yardfarmer founder and principal designer Daryl Lindsey about sustainable landscaping and how to save water this summer. Resources and references: Check out Salt Lake City’s resource for xeriscaping with native plants.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden  Unpredictable weather has us asking: When should we start gardening this year? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Yardfarmer founder and principal designer Daryl Lindsey about sustainable landscaping and how to save water this summer.

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]]> 2371 Utah Is the Measles Epicenter, Local Gripes, Goodbye Grizzlies Utah is now the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreak. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss how we got here and how to stay safe. Plus, local gripes and shoutouts.  Resources and references: Utah now ‘epicenter’ of U.S. measles outbreak [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKEBOGO  for an exclusive Buy One, Give One offer running from April 12th to April 18th Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah is now the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreak. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss how we got here and how to stay safe. Plus, local gripes and shoutouts.  Resources and references: Utah now ‘epicenter’ of U.S. measles outbreak [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKEBOGO  for an exclusive Buy One, Give One offer running from April 12th to April 18th Utah is now the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreak. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss how we got here and how to stay safe. Plus, local gripes and shoutouts. 

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]]> 2524 Anxious About Aging? Retire on a College Campus. Utah's population is getting older, but there aren't many options for aging in place. Maybe going back to school could be an option! Host Ali Vallarta talks to Salt Laker Joanne Slotnik about her pitch to University of Utah President Taylor Randall for building a retirement community on campus. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's population is getting older, but there aren't many options for aging in place. Maybe going back to school could be an option! Host Ali Vallarta talks to Salt Laker Joanne Slotnik about her pitch to University of Utah President Taylor Randall for building a retirement community on campus. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Utah's population is getting older, but there aren't many options for aging in place. Maybe going back to school could be an option! Host Ali Vallarta talks to Salt Laker Joanne Slotnik about her pitch to University of Utah President Taylor Randall for building a retirement community on campus.

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]]> 1397 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor  — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake Salt Lakers, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lakers, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Salt Lakers, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder?

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]]> 1551 Sugar House Hotel Blocked, Forest Service Endgame, Big Snake Rescue The Salt Lake City Council has officially rejected the Sugar House Park hotel proposal. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what happens next. Plus, the Forest Service is moving to Utah, joyful picks of the week, and a new members-only segment. Resources and references: SLC Council seals fate of hotel plans at Sugar House Park [Salt Lake Tribune]  The Uproar Over the Sugar House Park Hotel [City Cast Salt Lake]  Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites [AP] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council has officially rejected the Sugar House Park hotel proposal. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what happens next. Plus, the Forest Service is moving to Utah, joyful picks of the week, and a new members-only segment. Resources and references: SLC Council seals fate of hotel plans at Sugar House Park [Salt Lake Tribune]  The Uproar Over the Sugar House Park Hotel [City Cast Salt Lake]  Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites [AP] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council The Salt Lake City Council has officially rejected the Sugar House Park hotel proposal. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what happens next. Plus, the Forest Service is moving to Utah, joyful picks of the week, and a new members-only segment.

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]]> 2319 ‘The Mormon Multiverse’: Lessons From the Real Housewives of SLC The University of Utah is hosting a symposium called “How We Watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and social media manager Molly Miloscia play along and give their presentations if they were to speak at this conference.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The University of Utah is hosting a symposium called “How We Watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and social media manager Molly Miloscia play along and give their presentations if they were to speak at this conference.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council The University of Utah is hosting a symposium called “How We Watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and social media manager Molly Miloscia play along and give their presentations if they were to speak at this conference. 

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]]> 2260 Local Salads Sweetgreen Can't Beat Sweetgreen plans to open a location in Sugar House! Host Ali Vallarta asks salad enthusiast and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani to make her case for crunchy greens, and the local options Sweetgreen can’t beat. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Sweetgreen plans to open a location in Sugar House! Host Ali Vallarta asks salad enthusiast and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani to make her case for crunchy greens, and the local options Sweetgreen can’t beat. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Sweetgreen plans to open a location in Sugar House! Host Ali Vallarta asks salad enthusiast and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani to make her case for crunchy greens, and the local options Sweetgreen can’t beat.

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]]> 1023 Voter Info Goes Public, SLC Schools Cut Adult Classes, Vito’s Cheesesteaks Did you get a letter in the mail notifying you that your voter information is about to become public? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a controversial new law. Plus, Salt Lake City School District cancels a 54-year-old program and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Private voter info to become public, but some Utahns, including police, can get exemptions [Utah News Dispatch] Salt Lake City School District to end Community Education Program after 54 years [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you get a letter in the mail notifying you that your voter information is about to become public? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a controversial new law. Plus, Salt Lake City School District cancels a 54-year-old program and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Private voter info to become public, but some Utahns, including police, can get exemptions [Utah News Dispatch] Salt Lake City School District to end Community Education Program after 54 years [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Did you get a letter in the mail notifying you that your voter information is about to become public? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a controversial new law. Plus, Salt Lake City School District cancels a 54-year-old program and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2373 Are Murals a Sign of Gentrification? Murals are taking over South Salt Lake, but are they always a good thing? Executive producer Emily Means asks South Salt Lake Arts Council executive director Britney Helmers about the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly when it comes to public art in our neighborhoods.  Visit South Salt Lake's Mural Fest on May 9. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Murals are taking over South Salt Lake, but are they always a good thing? Executive producer Emily Means asks South Salt Lake Arts Council executive director Britney Helmers about the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly when it comes to public art in our neighborhoods.  Visit South Salt Lake's Mural Fest on May 9. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City Arts Council Murals are taking over South Salt Lake, but are they always a good thing? Executive producer Emily Means asks South Salt Lake Arts Council executive director Britney Helmers about the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly when it comes to public art in our neighborhoods. 

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]]> 1346 'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake City While both Salt Lake and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Royals!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office? Mentioned on the show: The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums [⁠⁠⁠⁠The Denver Post⁠⁠⁠⁠] Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email David now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’re also on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourcitycouldbebetter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our options⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast While both Salt Lake and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Royals!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office? Mentioned on the show: The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums [⁠⁠⁠⁠The Denver Post⁠⁠⁠⁠] Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email David now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’re also on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourcitycouldbebetter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our options⁠⁠⁠⁠. While both Salt Lake and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Royals!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office?

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]]> 1656 Bibles in Utah Schools, Westminster Mystery, Pothole Palooza A new law that requires third graders to study the Bible has Salt Lakers talking. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the controversy. Plus, diving into a Westminster University mystery and picks of the week.  Resources and references: As early as third grade, Utah students will need to study Bible passages in social studies lessons under new law [Salt Lake Tribune] Report a pothole for SLC's Pothole Palooza. Apply for the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program by April 15. Westminster University's community programs: mental health clinic and free tax clinic Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A new law that requires third graders to study the Bible has Salt Lakers talking. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the controversy. Plus, diving into a Westminster University mystery and picks of the week.  Resources and references: As early as third grade, Utah students will need to study Bible passages in social studies lessons under new law [Salt Lake Tribune] Report a pothole for SLC's Pothole Palooza. Apply for the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program by April 15. Westminster University's community programs: mental health clinic and free tax clinic Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons A new law that requires third graders to study the Bible has Salt Lakers talking. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the controversy. Plus, diving into a Westminster University mystery and picks of the week. 

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]]> 2589 6 Spring Staycations Near SLC It’s spring break season, but gas prices are killing the vibe! Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani suggest six different staycations within an hour of Salt Lake City. Check out these neighborhood guides for even more staycation ideas: Springville Helper Midway  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s spring break season, but gas prices are killing the vibe! Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani suggest six different staycations within an hour of Salt Lake City. Check out these neighborhood guides for even more staycation ideas: Springville Helper Midway  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons It’s spring break season, but gas prices are killing the vibe! Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani suggest six different staycations within an hour of Salt Lake City.

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]]> 1895 Your Guide to April 2026 in Salt Lake This confusing mix of sleet and heat means it’s spring in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assembled a guide to making the most of April, for pets, gardeners, artists, and everyone in between. And, if you do hit up the last farmer’s market, use our guide to maximizing $50 there. For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Salt Lake, check out our daily morning newsletter.  We’re powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast This confusing mix of sleet and heat means it’s spring in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assembled a guide to making the most of April, for pets, gardeners, artists, and everyone in between. And, if you do hit up the last farmer’s market, use our guide to maximizing $50 there. For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Salt Lake, check out our daily morning newsletter.  We’re powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. This confusing mix of sleet and heat means it’s spring in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assembled a guide to making the most of April, for pets, gardeners, artists, and everyone in between. And, if you do hit up the last farmer’s market, use our guide to maximizing $50 there.

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]]> 1954 Maloy vs. Monuments, Seized Property Auction, Badass Vending Machine https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Rep. Celeste Maloy is coming for a beloved Utah monument. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down a confusing bill. Plus, Ali reports out from a seized assets auction and we shout out some local badasses.  Resources and references: Rep. Celeste Maloy introduces resolution to reject Biden-era management plan of Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument  [ABC 4]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Rep. Celeste Maloy is coming for a beloved Utah monument. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down a confusing bill. Plus, Ali reports out from a seized assets auction and we shout out some local badasses.  Resources and references: Rep. Celeste Maloy introduces resolution to reject Biden-era management plan of Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument  [ABC 4]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Rep. Celeste Maloy is coming for a beloved Utah monument. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down a confusing bill. Plus, Ali reports out from a seized assets auction and we shout out some local badasses. 

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]]> 2230 Utah’s 100-Day Emergency Homelessness Project The state has launched a new homelessness program called Project Bridge. Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar and the Road Home executive director Michelle Flynn about the plan to move Utahns out of the shelter system. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The state has launched a new homelessness program called Project Bridge. Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar and the Road Home executive director Michelle Flynn about the plan to move Utahns out of the shelter system. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons The state has launched a new homelessness program called Project Bridge. Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar and the Road Home executive director Michelle Flynn about the plan to move Utahns out of the shelter system.

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]]> 1840 'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake More affordable housing is needed in places like Salt Lake City. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast More affordable housing is needed in places like Salt Lake City. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. More affordable housing is needed in places like Salt Lake City. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house?

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]]> 1450 SLC Restricts ICE, More Sugar House Construction, $5 Dog Derby https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council approved more construction in Sugar House. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss, and producer Ivana Martinez recap. Plus, dogs on trails and picks of the week.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Apply to be our audience development manager.  S-Line streetcar extension construction to begin in Sugar House [Building Salt Lake]  Salt Lake City could limit ICE warehouse’s access to water [Salt Lake Tribune]  Get tickets to Lone Peak Celebration.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Canyon View Credit Union Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council approved more construction in Sugar House. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss, and producer Ivana Martinez recap. Plus, dogs on trails and picks of the week.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Apply to be our audience development manager.  S-Line streetcar extension construction to begin in Sugar House [Building Salt Lake]  Salt Lake City could limit ICE warehouse’s access to water [Salt Lake Tribune]  Get tickets to Lone Peak Celebration.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Canyon View Credit Union The Salt Lake City Council approved more construction in Sugar House. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss, and producer Ivana Martinez recap. Plus, dogs on trails and picks of the week. 

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]]> 2190 Distinctly SLC Allergies (And Solutions!) Allergy season has arrived early in the valley. Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, tells host Ali Vallarta why allergies hit harder in Salt Lake, and shares distinctly local solutions.  This episode originally aired March 13, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Allergy season has arrived early in the valley. Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, tells host Ali Vallarta why allergies hit harder in Salt Lake, and shares distinctly local solutions.  This episode originally aired March 13, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Allergy season has arrived early in the valley. Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, tells host Ali Vallarta why allergies hit harder in Salt Lake, and shares distinctly local solutions. 

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]]> 1148 The Politics of Gen Z Utahns Gen Z makes up nearly a quarter of Utah’s registered voters. Will they hit the polls? Host Ali Vallarta asks Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh what’s shaping Gen Z’s political behavior in Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gen Z makes up nearly a quarter of Utah’s registered voters. Will they hit the polls? Host Ali Vallarta asks Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh what’s shaping Gen Z’s political behavior in Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Gen Z makes up nearly a quarter of Utah’s registered voters. Will they hit the polls? Host Ali Vallarta asks Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh what’s shaping Gen Z’s political behavior in Utah.

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]]> 1737 Utah’s Bachelorette Canned, Fleet Block Amenities, Local Sea Shanties https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What’s most Utah about Taylor Frankie Paul’s situation? Host Ali Vallarta, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and producer Ivana Martinez talk through the Bachelorette cancellation. Plus, our favorite amenities in the Fleet Block proposal and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the Fleet Block survey. Request a free tree if you live in South Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What’s most Utah about Taylor Frankie Paul’s situation? Host Ali Vallarta, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and producer Ivana Martinez talk through the Bachelorette cancellation. Plus, our favorite amenities in the Fleet Block proposal and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the Fleet Block survey. Request a free tree if you live in South Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off What’s most Utah about Taylor Frankie Paul’s situation? Host Ali Vallarta, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and producer Ivana Martinez talk through the Bachelorette cancellation. Plus, our favorite amenities in the Fleet Block proposal and local shoutouts.


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]]> 2009 Vegas Agrees on Water. Why Can’t Utahns? Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah’s plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack. Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah’s plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack. Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah’s plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack.

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]]> 1547 'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Salt Lake City. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas? Mentioned on the show: Could a Pahrump Brothel Union Set a New National Standard for Labor Laws? (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Salt Lake City. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas? Mentioned on the show: Could a Pahrump Brothel Union Set a New National Standard for Labor Laws? (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Salt Lake City. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas?

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]]> 1548 Cox on ICE Facility, Summer Camp Recs, Should the County Split? Do some cities want to leave Salt Lake County? A recent bill made it seem so. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani dig into what's behind the Salt Lake County "divorce" proposal. Plus, summer camp ideas and joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. ICE Buys SLC Warehouse, Heatwave Coming, Cream Cheese Madness [City Cast Salt Lake]  ‘A little frustrating’: Gov. Cox says Utah officials were not told of ICE warehouse sale beforehand [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Salt Lake City Corporation - Wake the Great Salt Lake Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Do some cities want to leave Salt Lake County? A recent bill made it seem so. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani dig into what's behind the Salt Lake County "divorce" proposal. Plus, summer camp ideas and joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. ICE Buys SLC Warehouse, Heatwave Coming, Cream Cheese Madness [City Cast Salt Lake]  ‘A little frustrating’: Gov. Cox says Utah officials were not told of ICE warehouse sale beforehand [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Salt Lake City Corporation - Wake the Great Salt Lake Do some cities want to leave Salt Lake County? A recent bill made it seem so. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani dig into what's behind the Salt Lake County "divorce" proposal. Plus, summer camp ideas and joyful picks of the week.

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]]> 2557 5 Ideas To Improve Life for Utah Women Utah ranked 41 out of 50 among the best states for women — what gives? Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen what employers and policymakers could do tomorrow to boost our ranking. This episode originally aired Sept. 10, 2025. Resources and references: Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah ranked 41 out of 50 among the best states for women — what gives? Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen what employers and policymakers could do tomorrow to boost our ranking. This episode originally aired Sept. 10, 2025. Resources and references: Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Utah ranked 41 out of 50 among the best states for women — what gives? Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen what employers and policymakers could do tomorrow to boost our ranking.

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]]> 1870 It’s 80 Degrees in March. Here’s How To Make the Most of It. Expect record-breaking temps in Salt Lake this week — 80 degrees in March?! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria share their recommendations for making the most of this gorgeous yet disturbing weather, from best patios to outdoor activities.  Resources and references: Why Utah Has the Highest Rate of Skin Cancer [City Cast Salt Lake] Rattlesnake Safety Tips for Spring Hiking [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Expect record-breaking temps in Salt Lake this week — 80 degrees in March?! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria share their recommendations for making the most of this gorgeous yet disturbing weather, from best patios to outdoor activities.  Resources and references: Why Utah Has the Highest Rate of Skin Cancer [City Cast Salt Lake] Rattlesnake Safety Tips for Spring Hiking [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Expect record-breaking temps in Salt Lake this week — 80 degrees in March?! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria share their recommendations for making the most of this gorgeous yet disturbing weather, from best patios to outdoor activities. 

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]]> 1912 ICE Buys SLC Warehouse, Heatwave Coming, Cream Cheese Madness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Huge news from late last week: The federal government has bought a warehouse in Salt Lake City to use as an ICE detention center. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about the details and the response. Plus, good news for your Tuesday and local shoutouts. Resources and references: SLC mayor vows to oppose ‘inhumane’ ICE detention center after agency quietly buys warehouse [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Huge news from late last week: The federal government has bought a warehouse in Salt Lake City to use as an ICE detention center. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about the details and the response. Plus, good news for your Tuesday and local shoutouts. Resources and references: SLC mayor vows to oppose ‘inhumane’ ICE detention center after agency quietly buys warehouse [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Huge news from late last week: The federal government has bought a warehouse in Salt Lake City to use as an ICE detention center. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about the details and the response. Plus, good news for your Tuesday and local shoutouts.


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]]> 2117 A New Era for Park City Is Park City headed for its next bust era after the Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, Colorado? Host Ali Vallarta asks Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey what's next for the mountain town. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Is Park City headed for its next bust era after the Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, Colorado? Host Ali Vallarta asks Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey what's next for the mountain town. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Is Park City headed for its next bust era after the Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, Colorado? Host Ali Vallarta asks Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey what's next for the mountain town.

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]]> 1924  ‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake Salt Lakers are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring local police to release body-worn camera footage of incidents involving federal forces they patrol with, and to collect the names of federal officers who make arrests. It’s a big shift in local policy, partially motivated by the fact that local cops have damaged their reputation by patrolling with feds. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host and executive editor Mike Schaffer about the political stakes involved, the effectiveness of body cameras, and how Washingtonians are dealing with the heavy federal law enforcement presence. Plus, Mike and Jacoby weigh in on public transit etiquette in their cities when it comes to people playing music out loud. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email us now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lakers are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring local police to release body-worn camera footage of incidents involving federal forces they patrol with, and to collect the names of federal officers who make arrests. It’s a big shift in local policy, partially motivated by the fact that local cops have damaged their reputation by patrolling with feds. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host and executive editor Mike Schaffer about the political stakes involved, the effectiveness of body cameras, and how Washingtonians are dealing with the heavy federal law enforcement presence. Plus, Mike and Jacoby weigh in on public transit etiquette in their cities when it comes to people playing music out loud. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email us now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Salt Lakers are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring local police to release body-worn camera footage of incidents involving federal forces they patrol with, and to collect the names of federal officers who make arrests. It’s a big shift in local policy, partially motivated by the fact that local cops have damaged their reputation by patrolling with feds. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host and executive editor Mike Schaffer about the political stakes involved, the effectiveness of body cameras, and how Washingtonians are dealing with the heavy federal law enforcement presence. Plus, Mike and Jacoby weigh in on public transit etiquette in their cities when it comes to people playing music out loud.

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]]> 1764 Congressional Races Heat Up, Great Salt Lake Infighting, Free Dental Services Utah’s congressional races are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss which candidates are making waves and if you need to change your voter registration. Plus, Trump’s involvement with the Great Salt Lake and picks of the week.   Resources and references: Court-drawn map upends Utah primary elections, forces GOP shakeup and opens door for Democrats [Deseret News] The audacious plan to refill the Great Salt Lake [NBC]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah’s congressional races are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss which candidates are making waves and if you need to change your voter registration. Plus, Trump’s involvement with the Great Salt Lake and picks of the week.   Resources and references: Court-drawn map upends Utah primary elections, forces GOP shakeup and opens door for Democrats [Deseret News] The audacious plan to refill the Great Salt Lake [NBC]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Utah’s congressional races are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss which candidates are making waves and if you need to change your voter registration. Plus, Trump’s involvement with the Great Salt Lake and picks of the week.  

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]]> 2482 Why Salt Lake City is a Leo Can astrology help us make sense of Salt Lake City’s past, present and future? Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter and astrologer Addy Baird what’s in the stars for the city, and she contextualizes recent events using this ancient practice.   Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow The Watch Party Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Can astrology help us make sense of Salt Lake City’s past, present and future? Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter and astrologer Addy Baird what’s in the stars for the city, and she contextualizes recent events using this ancient practice.   Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow The Watch Party Can astrology help us make sense of Salt Lake City’s past, present and future? Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter and astrologer Addy Baird what’s in the stars for the city, and she contextualizes recent events using this ancient practice.  

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]]> 2009 What Lawmakers Did About Gas Prices, Housing, and SLC Streets Utah’s 2026 legislative session went up to midnight Friday, and today is part two of our recap. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from gas prices to Salt Lake’s streets and LGBTQ+ healthcare. Listen to part one: What Lawmakers Did About Liquor Laws, Voting, and Great Salt Lake Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah’s 2026 legislative session went up to midnight Friday, and today is part two of our recap. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from gas prices to Salt Lake’s streets and LGBTQ+ healthcare. Listen to part one: What Lawmakers Did About Liquor Laws, Voting, and Great Salt Lake Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Utah’s 2026 legislative session went up to midnight Friday, and today is part two of our recap. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from gas prices to Salt Lake’s streets and LGBTQ+ healthcare.

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]]> 2196 What Lawmakers Did About Liquor Laws, Voting, and Great Salt Lake After passing a $31 billion budget and more than 500 bills, the Utah Legislature's 2026 session is finally over. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from how we vote, to the booze we drink, to the air we breathe. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast After passing a $31 billion budget and more than 500 bills, the Utah Legislature's 2026 session is finally over. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from how we vote, to the booze we drink, to the air we breathe. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off After passing a $31 billion budget and more than 500 bills, the Utah Legislature's 2026 session is finally over. Host Ali Vallarta asks FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow what lawmakers did to your life — from how we vote, to the booze we drink, to the air we breathe.

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]]> 2107 Why Kouri Richins’ Murder Trial Has Everyone Watching People are camping outside the courthouse for Kouri Richins’ murder trial — a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, who wrote a book to help her family grieve. Host Ali Vallarta asks KCPW reporter Connor Thomas and KSL podcast executive producer Amy Donaldson to lay out the facts and make sense of the cultural implications of the case.  Follow along with Connor's reporting of the case. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast People are camping outside the courthouse for Kouri Richins’ murder trial — a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, who wrote a book to help her family grieve. Host Ali Vallarta asks KCPW reporter Connor Thomas and KSL podcast executive producer Amy Donaldson to lay out the facts and make sense of the cultural implications of the case.  Follow along with Connor's reporting of the case. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Museum of Fine Arts Project Rainbow People are camping outside the courthouse for Kouri Richins’ murder trial — a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, who wrote a book to help her family grieve. Host Ali Vallarta asks KCPW reporter Connor Thomas and KSL podcast executive producer Amy Donaldson to lay out the facts and make sense of the cultural implications of the case. 

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]]> 2051 'Your City Could Be Better': Utah's Controversial Plan for a 'Homeless Campus' With homelessness on the rise in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, the state is moving forward with a divisive idea to try to solve the crisis. The plan is to build a 16-acre homeless campus on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where unhoused people with mental illnesses or addiction issues could be sheltered and in some cases involuntarily committed. This controversial idea is the brainchild of conservative think tanks, and it’s one that’s very much being embraced by the Trump administration and the Utah legislature. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta about how this plan is meant to work, the concerns about forced institutionalization, and why the state is pushing for this even though it goes against the recommendations of local experts and service providers. Mentioned on the show: Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast With homelessness on the rise in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, the state is moving forward with a divisive idea to try to solve the crisis. The plan is to build a 16-acre homeless campus on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where unhoused people with mental illnesses or addiction issues could be sheltered and in some cases involuntarily committed. This controversial idea is the brainchild of conservative think tanks, and it’s one that’s very much being embraced by the Trump administration and the Utah legislature. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta about how this plan is meant to work, the concerns about forced institutionalization, and why the state is pushing for this even though it goes against the recommendations of local experts and service providers. Mentioned on the show: Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. With homelessness on the rise in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, the state is moving forward with a divisive idea to try to solve the crisis. The plan is to build a 16-acre homeless campus on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where unhoused people with mental illnesses or addiction issues could be sheltered and in some cases involuntarily committed. This controversial idea is the brainchild of conservative think tanks, and it’s one that’s very much being embraced by the Trump administration and the Utah legislature. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta about how this plan is meant to work, the concerns about forced institutionalization, and why the state is pushing for this even though it goes against the recommendations of local experts and service providers.

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]]> 1951 Homicides Shock Southern Utah, $130M Prison Expansion, Know Your Neighbor As we head into International Women’s Day, a shocking homicide case in southern Utah has our attention. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what we know so far. Plus, the final day at the Legislature and some picks of the week to restore your faith.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. How to Actually Make Utah Better for Women [City Cast Salt Lake] 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast As we head into International Women’s Day, a shocking homicide case in southern Utah has our attention. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what we know so far. Plus, the final day at the Legislature and some picks of the week to restore your faith.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. How to Actually Make Utah Better for Women [City Cast Salt Lake] 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union As we head into International Women’s Day, a shocking homicide case in southern Utah has our attention. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what we know so far. Plus, the final day at the Legislature and some picks of the week to restore your faith. 

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]]> 2394 Perfect SLC Day Under $50 We’re all trying to save money right now, without stunting our social lives. So can we have a fun day in Salt Lake for under $50? Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and Salt Lake mom and Salon Pèttine owner Liz Farnsworth accept the challenge.    Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast We’re all trying to save money right now, without stunting our social lives. So can we have a fun day in Salt Lake for under $50? Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and Salt Lake mom and Salon Pèttine owner Liz Farnsworth accept the challenge.    Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union We’re all trying to save money right now, without stunting our social lives. So can we have a fun day in Salt Lake for under $50? Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and Salt Lake mom and Salon Pèttine owner Liz Farnsworth accept the challenge.   

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]]> 1618 The New vs. Old Utah Accent Do Utahns still say "dill" instead of "deal"? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lisa Morgan Johnson, professor of linguistics at Brigham Young University, how the Utah accent has changed and why.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Do Utahns still say "dill" instead of "deal"? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lisa Morgan Johnson, professor of linguistics at Brigham Young University, how the Utah accent has changed and why.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Do Utahns still say "dill" instead of "deal"? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lisa Morgan Johnson, professor of linguistics at Brigham Young University, how the Utah accent has changed and why. 

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]]> 1438 Utah's New AI Sundance, Mysterious Billboards, Home Cafe Trend Utah quietly spent $2 million on a new film "ecosystem" to replace Sundance. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the plan and who's behind it. Plus, the origins of a mysterious new billboard and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Grants $2 Million to an AI-Driven ‘Film Ecosystem’: Inside the State’s First Big Film Move After Sundance [Variety] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Questionable Productions Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Questionable Productions Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah quietly spent $2 million on a new film "ecosystem" to replace Sundance. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the plan and who's behind it. Plus, the origins of a mysterious new billboard and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Grants $2 Million to an AI-Driven ‘Film Ecosystem’: Inside the State’s First Big Film Move After Sundance [Variety] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Brickyard Boxing Questionable Productions Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Questionable Productions Utah quietly spent $2 million on a new film "ecosystem" to replace Sundance. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the plan and who's behind it. Plus, the origins of a mysterious new billboard and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2393 Your Guide to March 2026 in Salt Lake It’s March, the time for madness. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Milosica bring you a guide to making the most of this month in Salt Lake, from pizza deals to curing Olympic withdrawals and garden workshops. And, check out our episode on Title X money before you make that gyno appointment. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Salt Lake, check out our daily morning newsletter.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our sponsor, Rocky Mountain Power. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s March, the time for madness. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Milosica bring you a guide to making the most of this month in Salt Lake, from pizza deals to curing Olympic withdrawals and garden workshops. And, check out our episode on Title X money before you make that gyno appointment. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Salt Lake, check out our daily morning newsletter.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our sponsor, Rocky Mountain Power. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. It’s March, the time for madness. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Milosica bring you a guide to making the most of this month in Salt Lake, from pizza deals to curing Olympic withdrawals and garden workshops. And, check out our episode on Title X money before you make that gyno appointment.

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]]> 1945 'Your City Could Be Better': What Salt Lake Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown A lot of cities, including Salt Lake City, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A lot of cities, including Salt Lake City, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. A lot of cities, including Salt Lake City, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works.

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]]> 1487 Abortion Ban May Go to New Court, 'Bachelorette' Politics, Cheap Meal Prep Service Utah's new constitutional court doesn't even have judges yet, and it's already facing a lawsuit — yikes! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what's on tap for the controversial court. Plus, would the men of "The Bachelorette" make good politicians? And joyful picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Utah A.G. sends first cases to state’s new constitutional court — and already the panel faces a lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our conversation with Sen. Todd Weiler about the Constitutional Court.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's new constitutional court doesn't even have judges yet, and it's already facing a lawsuit — yikes! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what's on tap for the controversial court. Plus, would the men of "The Bachelorette" make good politicians? And joyful picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Utah A.G. sends first cases to state’s new constitutional court — and already the panel faces a lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our conversation with Sen. Todd Weiler about the Constitutional Court.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Utah's new constitutional court doesn't even have judges yet, and it's already facing a lawsuit — yikes! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what's on tap for the controversial court. Plus, would the men of "The Bachelorette" make good politicians? And joyful picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2328 Conspiracy Theories Behind These SLC Places Salt Lake’s subreddit has some crazy theories about some of our iconic places, like Fun Times Kidz Kare. But is there any truth to them? Host Ali Vallarta asks  host of the Demolished Places podcast Wendi Pettett to uncover the lore behind our city’s most mysterious buildings.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake’s subreddit has some crazy theories about some of our iconic places, like Fun Times Kidz Kare. But is there any truth to them? Host Ali Vallarta asks  host of the Demolished Places podcast Wendi Pettett to uncover the lore behind our city’s most mysterious buildings.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake’s subreddit has some crazy theories about some of our iconic places, like Fun Times Kidz Kare. But is there any truth to them? Host Ali Vallarta asks  host of the Demolished Places podcast Wendi Pettett to uncover the lore behind our city’s most mysterious buildings. 

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]]> 1650 Wanna Run the SLC Marathon (or Part of It)? Thinking of running the Salt Lake Marathon — or a shorter race — but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want a new hobby this year. Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for hitting the pavement and their favorite local routes. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024. Sign up for the SLC marathon, half, 10K, or 5K. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Thinking of running the Salt Lake Marathon — or a shorter race — but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want a new hobby this year. Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for hitting the pavement and their favorite local routes. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024. Sign up for the SLC marathon, half, 10K, or 5K. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thinking of running the Salt Lake Marathon — or a shorter race — but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want a new hobby this year. Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for hitting the pavement and their favorite local routes.

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]]> 1378 Top 5 Coffee Shops, New Data on Utahns, 'Wuthering Heights' Hotel Utahns were recently polled on everything from housing affordability to reality TV. What did they have to say? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham dive into the data. Plus, our top coffee shops and local shout outs.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Utahns dislike TV’s ‘Mormon Wives,’ blame developers for high housing costs and are OK with tanking [Salt Lake Tribune]  Register your kiddo for Spy Camp. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Watch Party Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utahns were recently polled on everything from housing affordability to reality TV. What did they have to say? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham dive into the data. Plus, our top coffee shops and local shout outs.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Utahns dislike TV’s ‘Mormon Wives,’ blame developers for high housing costs and are OK with tanking [Salt Lake Tribune]  Register your kiddo for Spy Camp. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Watch Party Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Utahns were recently polled on everything from housing affordability to reality TV. What did they have to say? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham dive into the data. Plus, our top coffee shops and local shout outs. 

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]]> 2740 Fact or Fiction: Salt Lake Rent Went Down? Apartments are offering crazy incentives to future tenants, like cruises or $5,000 gift cards. But are rent prices going down? Executive producer Emily Means asks Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of Salt Lake's rental market. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Apartments are offering crazy incentives to future tenants, like cruises or $5,000 gift cards. But are rent prices going down? Executive producer Emily Means asks Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of Salt Lake's rental market. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Apartments are offering crazy incentives to future tenants, like cruises or $5,000 gift cards. But are rent prices going down? Executive producer Emily Means asks Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of Salt Lake's rental market.

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]]> 1534 ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Salt Lake Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Salt Lakers. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC.  We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Salt Lakers. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC.  We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Salt Lakers. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC. 

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]]> 1669 Anti-Immigrant Legislation, Mormon Wives Are Back, Queer Bookshop Another week of the legislative session down, another set of bills we’re watching. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the ones that have our attention. Plus, national news is late to the Mormon moment and joyful shoutouts.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Safety Tips for Avalanche Season [City Cast Salt Lake]  Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now [City Cast Salt Lake]  Sign up for Café Azteca’s Noche de Café y Tradición. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Watch Party ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Another week of the legislative session down, another set of bills we’re watching. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the ones that have our attention. Plus, national news is late to the Mormon moment and joyful shoutouts.  Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Safety Tips for Avalanche Season [City Cast Salt Lake]  Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now [City Cast Salt Lake]  Sign up for Café Azteca’s Noche de Café y Tradición. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Watch Party ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Another week of the legislative session down, another set of bills we’re watching. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the ones that have our attention. Plus, national news is late to the Mormon moment and joyful shoutouts. 

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]]> 2703 Who To Complain to About Your Neighborhood Issues Ever wondered how to fix that flickering streetlamp or fill that nasty pothole? Executive producer Emily Means and Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, make a how-to guide to getting things done in your city. This episode first aired May 27, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Ever wondered how to fix that flickering streetlamp or fill that nasty pothole? Executive producer Emily Means and Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, make a how-to guide to getting things done in your city. This episode first aired May 27, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Ever wondered how to fix that flickering streetlamp or fill that nasty pothole? Executive producer Emily Means and Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, make a how-to guide to getting things done in your city.


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]]> 1553 Get Earthquake-Ready, Most Neighborly City, Adopt Lil’ Ears McGee Did you feel the earthquake over the weekend? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for prepping for the next one. Plus, Salt Lake City is the "most neighborly" city in America and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Here’s what we know about Utah’s latest earthquake — including a surprising origin theory [Salt Lake Tribune] Can SLC Ride Out the Next Massive Earthquake? [City Cast Salt Lake] Sign up for the Community Emergency Response Team Program Training I Lived in the “Most Neighborly City in America” for 11 Years — Here’s What That Actually Looked Like [Apartment Therapy] Adopt Lil' Ears McGee. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you feel the earthquake over the weekend? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for prepping for the next one. Plus, Salt Lake City is the "most neighborly" city in America and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Here’s what we know about Utah’s latest earthquake — including a surprising origin theory [Salt Lake Tribune] Can SLC Ride Out the Next Massive Earthquake? [City Cast Salt Lake] Sign up for the Community Emergency Response Team Program Training I Lived in the “Most Neighborly City in America” for 11 Years — Here’s What That Actually Looked Like [Apartment Therapy] Adopt Lil' Ears McGee. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Did you feel the earthquake over the weekend? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for prepping for the next one. Plus, Salt Lake City is the "most neighborly" city in America and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2271 Skiing for Newbies, Burrito Recs, Resort Deals Can ski skeptics become true believers in just a few days on the slopes? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means tried it and shared their findings with veteran skier and City Cast social media manager Molly Miloscia. Plus, the resorts dropped some hot deals to convince you to ski.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Can ski skeptics become true believers in just a few days on the slopes? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means tried it and shared their findings with veteran skier and City Cast social media manager Molly Miloscia. Plus, the resorts dropped some hot deals to convince you to ski.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Can ski skeptics become true believers in just a few days on the slopes? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means tried it and shared their findings with veteran skier and City Cast social media manager Molly Miloscia. Plus, the resorts dropped some hot deals to convince you to ski. 

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]]> 2383 How Salt Lake Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’? All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Salt Lakers’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Salt Lakers’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options. All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Salt Lakers’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms.

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]]> 1985 Cox’s Bad Olympic Take, Decriminalizing Weed, $10 Lunch Special Three weeks left in Utah’s legislative session, but who’s counting! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the bills they're tracking. Plus, Gov. Spencer Cox's bad Olympics take and picks of the week. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Salt Lake City’s The Watch Party Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Three weeks left in Utah’s legislative session, but who’s counting! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the bills they're tracking. Plus, Gov. Spencer Cox's bad Olympics take and picks of the week. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Salt Lake City’s The Watch Party Three weeks left in Utah’s legislative session, but who’s counting! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the bills they're tracking. Plus, Gov. Spencer Cox's bad Olympics take and picks of the week.

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]]> 2876 What 700 Utah Lawyers Are Mad About Is the Legislature trying to punish the courts? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, why lawmakers are targeting the judicial branch — is it about efficiency or revenge? Learn more about recent changes to Utah's judicial nominating process.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Is the Legislature trying to punish the courts? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, why lawmakers are targeting the judicial branch — is it about efficiency or revenge? Learn more about recent changes to Utah's judicial nominating process.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Is the Legislature trying to punish the courts? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, why lawmakers are targeting the judicial branch — is it about efficiency or revenge?

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]]> 1836 Small Lake City Dating Stories 2026 Salt Lake's dating scene can be brutal, but are there glimmers of hope? Host Ali Vallarta, Becca Shapiro of Lady Flour Cakes, and Date My Mate creator Brandon Luong share your tales of dating in Small Lake City. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake's dating scene can be brutal, but are there glimmers of hope? Host Ali Vallarta, Becca Shapiro of Lady Flour Cakes, and Date My Mate creator Brandon Luong share your tales of dating in Small Lake City. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Salt Lake's dating scene can be brutal, but are there glimmers of hope? Host Ali Vallarta, Becca Shapiro of Lady Flour Cakes, and Date My Mate creator Brandon Luong share your tales of dating in Small Lake City.

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]]> 1881 Did You Sign Prop 4 Repeal by Accident? Valentine’s Ideas, Party for Public Lands The clock is ticking for the GOP's Prop 4 repeal, and things aren't looking good. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means talk about the messy efforts to overturn something Utahns already voted on. Plus, Valentine's Day ideas for all different vibes and local shoutouts. Resources and references: A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah [Politico] Get a $25 ticket to the Party for Public Lands. A Valentine's Day playlist for your listening pleasure. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The clock is ticking for the GOP's Prop 4 repeal, and things aren't looking good. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means talk about the messy efforts to overturn something Utahns already voted on. Plus, Valentine's Day ideas for all different vibes and local shoutouts. Resources and references: A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah [Politico] Get a $25 ticket to the Party for Public Lands. A Valentine's Day playlist for your listening pleasure. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off The clock is ticking for the GOP's Prop 4 repeal, and things aren't looking good. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means talk about the messy efforts to overturn something Utahns already voted on. Plus, Valentine's Day ideas for all different vibes and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2438 Utah’s Most Powerful Lobbyists Who are the most powerful lobbyists in Utah? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the big players trying to influence legislators to meet their — or their clients' — needs. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Who are the most powerful lobbyists in Utah? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the big players trying to influence legislators to meet their — or their clients' — needs. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake Sewciety ICO Who are the most powerful lobbyists in Utah? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the big players trying to influence legislators to meet their — or their clients' — needs.

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]]> 2268 Malört in Utah, SLC Bike Lanes Targeted, Olympic Watch Party Tonight It’s week three of the legislative session, and lawmakers aren’t stopping anytime soon. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss the bills they’re watching. Plus, the "Champagne of Pain" just landed in Utah liquor stores and picks of the week.  Resources and references: Scoop tickets to Meanwhile Park. Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams The Watch Party Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s week three of the legislative session, and lawmakers aren’t stopping anytime soon. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss the bills they’re watching. Plus, the "Champagne of Pain" just landed in Utah liquor stores and picks of the week.  Resources and references: Scoop tickets to Meanwhile Park. Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams The Watch Party It’s week three of the legislative session, and lawmakers aren’t stopping anytime soon. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss the bills they’re watching. Plus, the "Champagne of Pain" just landed in Utah liquor stores and picks of the week. 

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]]> 2637 It’s Shorts Weather in February. How Freaked Out Should We Be? Utah’s having a scarily warm winter this year. Executive producer Emily Means asks Hayden Mahan, a National Weather Service meteorologist for Salt Lake City, how concerned we should be, the long-term effects of a bad winter, and if the season could turn around.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah’s having a scarily warm winter this year. Executive producer Emily Means asks Hayden Mahan, a National Weather Service meteorologist for Salt Lake City, how concerned we should be, the long-term effects of a bad winter, and if the season could turn around.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Utah’s having a scarily warm winter this year. Executive producer Emily Means asks Hayden Mahan, a National Weather Service meteorologist for Salt Lake City, how concerned we should be, the long-term effects of a bad winter, and if the season could turn around. 

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]]> 1503 Meet Utah’s Newest Political Party Are you shopping for a different political party? The state of Utah has a brand new one: the People’s Freedom Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with spokesperson Denise Weaver about their platform and what they hope to accomplish as a third party. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Are you shopping for a different political party? The state of Utah has a brand new one: the People’s Freedom Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with spokesperson Denise Weaver about their platform and what they hope to accomplish as a third party. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Are you shopping for a different political party? The state of Utah has a brand new one: the People’s Freedom Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with spokesperson Denise Weaver about their platform and what they hope to accomplish as a third party.

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]]> 1664 Homelessness Update, Food Oscars, Odd Lots Market The planned megashelter on Salt Lake City's westside meets opposition from a national coalition. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about who's involved and how the annual homeless count went last weekend. Plus, food Oscars and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges” [Utah News Dispatch] A nationwide coalition wants to prevent federal funding to Utah’s massive homeless campus [Salt Lake Tribune] Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals [City Cast Salt Lake] MICHELIN Is Trying SLC Restaurants. Who Could Get Stars? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Questionable Productions Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The planned megashelter on Salt Lake City's westside meets opposition from a national coalition. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about who's involved and how the annual homeless count went last weekend. Plus, food Oscars and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges” [Utah News Dispatch] A nationwide coalition wants to prevent federal funding to Utah’s massive homeless campus [Salt Lake Tribune] Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals [City Cast Salt Lake] MICHELIN Is Trying SLC Restaurants. Who Could Get Stars? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Questionable Productions The planned megashelter on Salt Lake City's westside meets opposition from a national coalition. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about who's involved and how the annual homeless count went last weekend. Plus, food Oscars and local shoutouts. 

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]]> 2721 Your Guide to February 2026 in Salt Lake Fall back in love with Salt Lake City in February! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of this month, whether you want to feed your sweetheart to a local hawk (no, seriously) or eat your heart out for the Lunar New Year. And, if you want to spice things up even more, check out our guide to romanticizing your Salt Lake life.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of February in Salt Lake, check out our newsletter's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Storywork: the Prints of Marie Watt at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Asher Adams, and Cozy Earth. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Fall back in love with Salt Lake City in February! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of this month, whether you want to feed your sweetheart to a local hawk (no, seriously) or eat your heart out for the Lunar New Year. And, if you want to spice things up even more, check out our guide to romanticizing your Salt Lake life.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of February in Salt Lake, check out our newsletter's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Storywork: the Prints of Marie Watt at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Asher Adams, and Cozy Earth. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Fall back in love with Salt Lake City in February! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of this month, whether you want to feed your sweetheart to a local hawk (no, seriously) or eat your heart out for the Lunar New Year. And, if you want to spice things up even more, check out our guide to romanticizing your Salt Lake life. 

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]]> 1744 Pray For Snow, Big Elections Bill, Rally for the Lake Utah is about to buy one of our biggest polluters, US Magnesium. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss what this means for the Great Salt Lake. Plus, bills we’re watching  and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Utah set to buy one of the state’s major polluters in $30M ‘commitment’ to Great Salt Lake [Salt Lake Tribune] Cox calls for prayer again as Utah's snowpack nears record low [KSL] Utilizing TikTok for Your Business with the Queen of SLC. Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Saturday at noon. Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union  The Watch Party  Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah is about to buy one of our biggest polluters, US Magnesium. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss what this means for the Great Salt Lake. Plus, bills we’re watching  and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Utah set to buy one of the state’s major polluters in $30M ‘commitment’ to Great Salt Lake [Salt Lake Tribune] Cox calls for prayer again as Utah's snowpack nears record low [KSL] Utilizing TikTok for Your Business with the Queen of SLC. Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Saturday at noon. Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union  The Watch Party  Utah is about to buy one of our biggest polluters, US Magnesium. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss what this means for the Great Salt Lake. Plus, bills we’re watching  and joyful picks of the week. 

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]]> 2761 What You Didn’t Know About Park City Tourists are swarming Park City for Sundance’s last dance. But do they know the real mountain town? Executive producer Emily Means talks with Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his best local tips and tricks.  This episode first aired on Oct. 16, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Tourists are swarming Park City for Sundance’s last dance. But do they know the real mountain town? Executive producer Emily Means talks with Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his best local tips and tricks.  This episode first aired on Oct. 16, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tourists are swarming Park City for Sundance’s last dance. But do they know the real mountain town? Executive producer Emily Means talks with Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his best local tips and tricks. 

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]]> 1247 Big Projects Coming to Downtown SLC Is Salt Lake City's downtown gonna pop off in 2026? Host Ali Vallarta asks Blake Thomas, downtown advisor to Mayor Erin Mendenhall, what's on tap for the neighborhood this year. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Is Salt Lake City's downtown gonna pop off in 2026? Host Ali Vallarta asks Blake Thomas, downtown advisor to Mayor Erin Mendenhall, what's on tap for the neighborhood this year. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Is Salt Lake City's downtown gonna pop off in 2026? Host Ali Vallarta asks Blake Thomas, downtown advisor to Mayor Erin Mendenhall, what's on tap for the neighborhood this year.

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]]> 1821 Cox Waffles on ICE, Sundance Ticket Mess, Kimchi & Coffee Salt Lake City took to the streets this weekend to protest ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about how local leaders responded. Plus, news from the first weekend of Sundance and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah officials react after federal agents kill second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis [Salt Lake Tribune] Plus, update on alleged ICE facility: ‘No plans to sell’: SLC warehouse owners address rumors of ICE detention center [Salt Lake Tribune] Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. JJ’s coffee pop-up RSVP for Natural History Museum’s microplastics roundtable.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City took to the streets this weekend to protest ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about how local leaders responded. Plus, news from the first weekend of Sundance and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah officials react after federal agents kill second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis [Salt Lake Tribune] Plus, update on alleged ICE facility: ‘No plans to sell’: SLC warehouse owners address rumors of ICE detention center [Salt Lake Tribune] Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. JJ’s coffee pop-up RSVP for Natural History Museum’s microplastics roundtable.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Salt Lake City took to the streets this weekend to protest ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about how local leaders responded. Plus, news from the first weekend of Sundance and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2312 How Vail Ruined Skiing Now that host Ali Vallarta is learning to ski, she asks More Perfect Union reporter Jordan Zakarin why Vail and Alterra had to ruin all the fun. And, if city-owned ski resorts are the future? Listen more on how we could save Park City.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Now that host Ali Vallarta is learning to ski, she asks More Perfect Union reporter Jordan Zakarin why Vail and Alterra had to ruin all the fun. And, if city-owned ski resorts are the future? Listen more on how we could save Park City.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Now that host Ali Vallarta is learning to ski, she asks More Perfect Union reporter Jordan Zakarin why Vail and Alterra had to ruin all the fun. And, if city-owned ski resorts are the future?

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]]> 1540 Bills We're Watching, Burrito Popup, Clever Protesting Four days of the Utah legislative session under our belts — just 41 more to go, but who's counting? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the highs and lows from the first week. Plus, joyful picks for your weekend.  Resources and references: Anti-transgender bill among ‘most harmful and outrageous’ Utah LGBTQ+ advocates have seen [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Four days of the Utah legislative session under our belts — just 41 more to go, but who's counting? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the highs and lows from the first week. Plus, joyful picks for your weekend.  Resources and references: Anti-transgender bill among ‘most harmful and outrageous’ Utah LGBTQ+ advocates have seen [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Four days of the Utah legislative session under our belts — just 41 more to go, but who's counting? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the highs and lows from the first week. Plus, joyful picks for your weekend. 

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]]> 2204 A Big Idea to Lower Our Electric Bills … Maybe Our Rocky Mountain Power electric bills went up last year, and they could go up again this year! But some cities are actually powering their own electricity. Host Ali Vallarta asks Mike Squires of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems if it's cheaper and what it would take for Salt Lake City to make the switch.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Our Rocky Mountain Power electric bills went up last year, and they could go up again this year! But some cities are actually powering their own electricity. Host Ali Vallarta asks Mike Squires of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems if it's cheaper and what it would take for Salt Lake City to make the switch.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Our Rocky Mountain Power electric bills went up last year, and they could go up again this year! But some cities are actually powering their own electricity. Host Ali Vallarta asks Mike Squires of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems if it's cheaper and what it would take for Salt Lake City to make the switch. 

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]]> 1615 ICE Detention Center in SLC, 1,000 Things to Love, Science Cabaret The feds are allegedly looking to build an ICE detention center on Salt Lake City’s west side. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the response from local electeds. Plus, a fun surprise to celebrate our 1,000th episode and shoutouts! Mentioned on today's episode: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Cabaret for public media Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The feds are allegedly looking to build an ICE detention center on Salt Lake City’s west side. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the response from local electeds. Plus, a fun surprise to celebrate our 1,000th episode and shoutouts! Mentioned on today's episode: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Cabaret for public media Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety The feds are allegedly looking to build an ICE detention center on Salt Lake City’s west side. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the response from local electeds. Plus, a fun surprise to celebrate our 1,000th episode and shoutouts!

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]]> 2092 How Will the Legislature Make Life More Affordable? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s legislative session kicks off today! Senators and reps from around the state could pass more than 500 new laws over the next 45 days. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Calvin Roberts, R-Draper, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, which ones will tackle the cost of living in Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth — use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah’s legislative session kicks off today! Senators and reps from around the state could pass more than 500 new laws over the next 45 days. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Calvin Roberts, R-Draper, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, which ones will tackle the cost of living in Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth — use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Utah’s legislative session kicks off today! Senators and reps from around the state could pass more than 500 new laws over the next 45 days. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Calvin Roberts, R-Draper, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, which ones will tackle the cost of living in Utah.

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]]> 2492 Inversion Getaways, SLC vs. ICE, Cities Buying Ski Resorts https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What can Salt Lake City government do about ICE? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the city's response to our very pointed question. Plus, how to escape the inversion and picks of the week. Some ICE-related resources: Sign up for the business canvass this Saturday. FICE is selling shirts to benefit La Red de Solidaridad. Volunteer or donate to the Wasatch Immigration Project. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What can Salt Lake City government do about ICE? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the city's response to our very pointed question. Plus, how to escape the inversion and picks of the week. Some ICE-related resources: Sign up for the business canvass this Saturday. FICE is selling shirts to benefit La Red de Solidaridad. Volunteer or donate to the Wasatch Immigration Project. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO What can Salt Lake City government do about ICE? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the city's response to our very pointed question. Plus, how to escape the inversion and picks of the week.

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]]> 2461 A Plan To Save Us From Toxic Lake Dust? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ As gross air encircles the city, anxiety is high about the shrinking Great Salt Lake and its toxic dust. Host Ali Vallarta asks Save Our Great Salt Lake co-founder Chandler Rosenberg what phase of saving the Great Salt Lake (and ourselves) we are in right now, from upcoming legislation to a new report on water use. Read the Great Salt Lake Strike Team’s 2026 report.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast As gross air encircles the city, anxiety is high about the shrinking Great Salt Lake and its toxic dust. Host Ali Vallarta asks Save Our Great Salt Lake co-founder Chandler Rosenberg what phase of saving the Great Salt Lake (and ourselves) we are in right now, from upcoming legislation to a new report on water use. Read the Great Salt Lake Strike Team’s 2026 report.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO As gross air encircles the city, anxiety is high about the shrinking Great Salt Lake and its toxic dust. Host Ali Vallarta asks Save Our Great Salt Lake co-founder Chandler Rosenberg what phase of saving the Great Salt Lake (and ourselves) we are in right now, from upcoming legislation to a new report on water use.

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]]> 1735 Can Utah Kids Read? The Kem C. Gardner Institute published research claiming that “nearly half of Utah’s current young children do not read at grade level.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson about this shocking new data.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Kem C. Gardner Institute published research claiming that “nearly half of Utah’s current young children do not read at grade level.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson about this shocking new data.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO The Kem C. Gardner Institute published research claiming that “nearly half of Utah’s current young children do not read at grade level.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson about this shocking new data. 

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]]> 1360 Sundance Tix We’d Buy, Our Festival Awards, Kirk Blvd? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for Utah’s last-ever Sundance Film Festival! Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for making the most of it as a local. Plus, we give our own ‘Best of Sundance Awards’ and shout out great places.  You might also like ‘Sundance Tips From Former Staffers’ [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for Utah’s last-ever Sundance Film Festival! Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for making the most of it as a local. Plus, we give our own ‘Best of Sundance Awards’ and shout out great places.  You might also like ‘Sundance Tips From Former Staffers’ [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union ICO Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for Utah’s last-ever Sundance Film Festival! Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have tips for making the most of it as a local. Plus, we give our own ‘Best of Sundance Awards’ and shout out great places. 

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]]> 2251 ‘The Pitt’ Is Back! Here’s How a Local ER Compares. Everyone's favorite medical drama, "The Pitt," is back for season 2 tonight! Each season is an intense depiction of one 15-hour shift in a downtown emergency room. Salt Lake emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith tells host Ali Vallarta how the cases and the institutional issues compare to a real local ER. This episode first aired April 30, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union  ICO  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Everyone's favorite medical drama, "The Pitt," is back for season 2 tonight! Each season is an intense depiction of one 15-hour shift in a downtown emergency room. Salt Lake emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith tells host Ali Vallarta how the cases and the institutional issues compare to a real local ER. This episode first aired April 30, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠Brickyard Boxing Canyon View Credit Union  ICO  Everyone's favorite medical drama, "The Pitt," is back for season 2 tonight! Each season is an intense depiction of one 15-hour shift in a downtown emergency room. Salt Lake emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith tells host Ali Vallarta how the cases and the institutional issues compare to a real local ER.

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]]> 1334 4 Trips to Plan From SLC This Year (Sponsored by Flights From Home) Flights From Home is sponsoring this episode, and they gave host Ali Vallarta her dream assignment: Plan four vacations for executive producer Emily Means using real Flights From Home deals out of the SLC airport. Here’s what to eat and see abroad on a shoestring budget in 2026 — take notes! Explore this week’s free travel deals with Flights From Home, the sponsor of this episode. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Flights From Home is sponsoring this episode, and they gave host Ali Vallarta her dream assignment: Plan four vacations for executive producer Emily Means using real Flights From Home deals out of the SLC airport. Here’s what to eat and see abroad on a shoestring budget in 2026 — take notes! Explore this week’s free travel deals with Flights From Home, the sponsor of this episode. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Flights From Home is sponsoring this episode, and they gave host Ali Vallarta her dream assignment: Plan four vacations for executive producer Emily Means using real Flights From Home deals out of the SLC airport. Here’s what to eat and see abroad on a shoestring budget in 2026 — take notes!


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]]> 1676 15% Tax Increase Challenged, Sewer Smells, Wine School Could Salt Lake County's 15% property tax increase be overturned? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the citizen-led effort to put it to voters. Plus, the Poplar Grove "BioTower" and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process [KSL] Salt Lake City pauses BioTower project after Poplar Grove community backlash [Fox 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Could Salt Lake County's 15% property tax increase be overturned? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the citizen-led effort to put it to voters. Plus, the Poplar Grove "BioTower" and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process [KSL] Salt Lake City pauses BioTower project after Poplar Grove community backlash [Fox 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Could Salt Lake County's 15% property tax increase be overturned? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the citizen-led effort to put it to voters. Plus, the Poplar Grove "BioTower" and joyful picks of the week. 

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]]> 2120 2 People Dead After Shooting Outside LDS Church in SLC Two people are dead and several are injured after a shooting outside an LDS church in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share what we know so far.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:43:00 -0000 full City Cast Two people are dead and several are injured after a shooting outside an LDS church in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share what we know so far.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Two people are dead and several are injured after a shooting outside an LDS church in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share what we know so far. 

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]]> 725 Your Bartender Needs a Therapist, Too. SLC bartenders listen to everyone’s problems, even on holidays. But who is taking care of their mental health? Host Ali Vallarta asks One Small Miracle founder Matt Pfohl about a new program to help solve that problem in Utah. Text Matt about One Small Miracle at 801- 419-7165.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast SLC bartenders listen to everyone’s problems, even on holidays. But who is taking care of their mental health? Host Ali Vallarta asks One Small Miracle founder Matt Pfohl about a new program to help solve that problem in Utah. Text Matt about One Small Miracle at 801- 419-7165.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop SLC bartenders listen to everyone’s problems, even on holidays. But who is taking care of their mental health? Host Ali Vallarta asks One Small Miracle founder Matt Pfohl about a new program to help solve that problem in Utah.

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]]> 1567 New Utah Laws, 2026 Predictions, Cage Week Twenty-five new laws went into effect in Utah on Jan. 1. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest (and strangest) ones, so you stay out of trouble. Plus, our local predictions for 2026, heated Olympians, and the 9th annual Cage Week! Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Twenty-five new laws went into effect in Utah on Jan. 1. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest (and strangest) ones, so you stay out of trouble. Plus, our local predictions for 2026, heated Olympians, and the 9th annual Cage Week! Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Twenty-five new laws went into effect in Utah on Jan. 1. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest (and strangest) ones, so you stay out of trouble. Plus, our local predictions for 2026, heated Olympians, and the 9th annual Cage Week!

Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 [KSL]

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]]> 2142 What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Salt Lake) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at⁠⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠⁠daily morning newsletter⁠⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@CityCastSLC⁠⁠. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ⁠⁠(801) 203-0137⁠⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for⁠⁠ podcast and newsletter ads⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode⁠ The Shop Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at⁠⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠⁠daily morning newsletter⁠⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@CityCastSLC⁠⁠. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ⁠⁠(801) 203-0137⁠⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for⁠⁠ podcast and newsletter ads⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode⁠ The Shop Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers.

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]]> 3448 Your Guide to January 2026 in Salt Lake New year, new ideas for making the most of Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria assembled a guide to January in the valley, from an inspired new bar to a $20 facial and ways to get a little more involved. If you’re wondering why we know bars so well, it’s because we’ve been to all of them. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Woodward Park City and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast New year, new ideas for making the most of Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria assembled a guide to January in the valley, from an inspired new bar to a $20 facial and ways to get a little more involved. If you’re wondering why we know bars so well, it’s because we’ve been to all of them. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Woodward Park City and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. New year, new ideas for making the most of Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria assembled a guide to January in the valley, from an inspired new bar to a $20 facial and ways to get a little more involved. If you’re wondering why we know bars so well, it’s because we’ve been to all of them.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

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]]> 1984 Are You Falling for This Local Propaganda? There are a host of weird and uniquely Utah things that our community tries to normalize, but have you fully adopted any of them? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on Utah propaganda we’ve been sold and which ones we refuse to buy into.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode Woodward Park City  Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast There are a host of weird and uniquely Utah things that our community tries to normalize, but have you fully adopted any of them? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on Utah propaganda we’ve been sold and which ones we refuse to buy into.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode Woodward Park City  Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free There are a host of weird and uniquely Utah things that our community tries to normalize, but have you fully adopted any of them? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on Utah propaganda we’ve been sold and which ones we refuse to buy into. 

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]]> 1702 Weirdest SLC Projects That Got Away Salt Lake City is no stranger to construction and development, but there were so many projects to change the city that never even got off the ground. If those projects had been a success, how different would our city look today? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the craziest Salt Lake projects that never came to fruition. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode Woodward Park City  Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for free Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City is no stranger to construction and development, but there were so many projects to change the city that never even got off the ground. If those projects had been a success, how different would our city look today? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the craziest Salt Lake projects that never came to fruition. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode Woodward Park City  Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for free Salt Lake City is no stranger to construction and development, but there were so many projects to change the city that never even got off the ground. If those projects had been a success, how different would our city look today? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the craziest Salt Lake projects that never came to fruition.

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]]> 1574 Romney’s Pitch To Tax the Rich, 2026 Ins and Outs, Noodle Rec Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has a big idea: Tax the rich! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore his pitch and the political shift. Plus, what’s in and out for 2026 and joyful shout outs.  Read former Sen. Mitt Romney's New York Times op-ed: "Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me"  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Woodward Park City Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has a big idea: Tax the rich! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore his pitch and the political shift. Plus, what’s in and out for 2026 and joyful shout outs.  Read former Sen. Mitt Romney's New York Times op-ed: "Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me"  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Woodward Park City Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has a big idea: Tax the rich! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore his pitch and the political shift. Plus, what’s in and out for 2026 and joyful shout outs. 

Read former Sen. Mitt Romney's New York Times op-ed: "Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me" 

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]]> 1954 Best Things To Eat Right Now These are the best things we ate in 2025! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and award-winning food writer Darby Doyle round up the best sweet, savory, coffee and cocktails Utah has to offer — and what 2026 could have in store. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Woodward Park City  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast These are the best things we ate in 2025! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and award-winning food writer Darby Doyle round up the best sweet, savory, coffee and cocktails Utah has to offer — and what 2026 could have in store. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Woodward Park City  These are the best things we ate in 2025! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and award-winning food writer Darby Doyle round up the best sweet, savory, coffee and cocktails Utah has to offer — and what 2026 could have in store.

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]]> 2454 Salt Lake’s Word of the Year, Packing Utah’s Court, Free GrinchFest Gov. Spencer Cox wants to expand aka pack the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss state leaders' motives. Plus, Salt Lake's word of the year and some festive picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Salt Lake’s 2025 Naughty and Nice List [City Cast Salt Lake]  A first look at Utah Republicans’ plan to expand the state Supreme Court [Deseret News] Join us for "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox wants to expand aka pack the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss state leaders' motives. Plus, Salt Lake's word of the year and some festive picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Salt Lake’s 2025 Naughty and Nice List [City Cast Salt Lake]  A first look at Utah Republicans’ plan to expand the state Supreme Court [Deseret News] Join us for "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Gov. Spencer Cox wants to expand aka pack the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg discuss state leaders' motives. Plus, Salt Lake's word of the year and some festive picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2031 Salt Lake’s 2025 Naughty and Nice List Our official naughty and nice list is here! And yeah, Santa is a listener. Host Ali Vallarta and Queen of SLC on TikTok, Kendall Rodriguez, compile what to celebrate and gentle roasts from 2025 in Utah. Join us for How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Our official naughty and nice list is here! And yeah, Santa is a listener. Host Ali Vallarta and Queen of SLC on TikTok, Kendall Rodriguez, compile what to celebrate and gentle roasts from 2025 in Utah. Join us for How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Our official naughty and nice list is here! And yeah, Santa is a listener. Host Ali Vallarta and Queen of SLC on TikTok, Kendall Rodriguez, compile what to celebrate and gentle roasts from 2025 in Utah.

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]]> 2107 Where To Take Family in Town Next Week Many of us have family in town next week, whether up from St. George, in from LA, or we’re just spending an unusual amount of time together. Host Ali Vallarta and local TikTok creator Darienne Debrule assemble a list of ideas from free to kid-friendly or swanky. Join us for How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Many of us have family in town next week, whether up from St. George, in from LA, or we’re just spending an unusual amount of time together. Host Ali Vallarta and local TikTok creator Darienne Debrule assemble a list of ideas from free to kid-friendly or swanky. Join us for How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Utah Film Center. It’s totally free with activities for kids like face painting, Who hairdos, and stop-animation station. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Many of us have family in town next week, whether up from St. George, in from LA, or we’re just spending an unusual amount of time together. Host Ali Vallarta and local TikTok creator Darienne Debrule assemble a list of ideas from free to kid-friendly or swanky.

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]]> 1430 Good News for Canyon Traffic, Weird Rent Incentives, Sandwich Rec A new plan for ski traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon is here! Host Ali Vallarta and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss why it’s so good, and what to expect. Plus, why some SLC landlords would rather give you a cruise than lower the rent, and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: More transit and tolls? UDOT unveils plan to handle Big Cottonwood Canyon travel woes [KSL]  Submit public comment on Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment. Here’s how apartment owners are competing with each other to win renters [Building Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A new plan for ski traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon is here! Host Ali Vallarta and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss why it’s so good, and what to expect. Plus, why some SLC landlords would rather give you a cruise than lower the rent, and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: More transit and tolls? UDOT unveils plan to handle Big Cottonwood Canyon travel woes [KSL]  Submit public comment on Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment. Here’s how apartment owners are competing with each other to win renters [Building Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off A new plan for ski traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon is here! Host Ali Vallarta and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss why it’s so good, and what to expect. Plus, why some SLC landlords would rather give you a cruise than lower the rent, and joyful shoutouts.

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]]> 2094 Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals Utah's next big homelessness idea is a 1,300-bed campus, and one national organization seems to have some influence over how it pans out. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cicero public safety policy director Devon Kurtz about his proposals, including involuntary commitment and homeless registries. Listen to our previous coverage on this issue: State Leaders Icing out Local Experts on Mega Shelter? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewcity Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's next big homelessness idea is a 1,300-bed campus, and one national organization seems to have some influence over how it pans out. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cicero public safety policy director Devon Kurtz about his proposals, including involuntary commitment and homeless registries. Listen to our previous coverage on this issue: State Leaders Icing out Local Experts on Mega Shelter? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Support the show by mentioning CITYCAST at checkout! Use code CITYCAST for $35 off ICO Salt Lake Sewcity Utah's next big homelessness idea is a 1,300-bed campus, and one national organization seems to have some influence over how it pans out. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cicero public safety policy director Devon Kurtz about his proposals, including involuntary commitment and homeless registries.


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]]> 3567 Anti-Union Law Repealed, 14% Tax Increase, Seasonal Cookies Tuesday was a busy night in Salt Lake! The Utah Legislature, Salt Lake County Council and Salt Lake City Council all met to make big decisions. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down what happened and where we go from here. Sign up to volunteer with Ali to create ICE-free zones in SLC this Saturday at 10 a.m. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Salt Lake City Council Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Tuesday was a busy night in Salt Lake! The Utah Legislature, Salt Lake County Council and Salt Lake City Council all met to make big decisions. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down what happened and where we go from here. Sign up to volunteer with Ali to create ICE-free zones in SLC this Saturday at 10 a.m. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Salt Lake City Council Tuesday was a busy night in Salt Lake! The Utah Legislature, Salt Lake County Council and Salt Lake City Council all met to make big decisions. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down what happened and where we go from here.

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]]> 2802 Best Local Feuds of 2025 The people of Salt Lake got into it this year. Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the juiciest beefs of 2025 and declare the winners and losers.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Salt Lake City Council Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The people of Salt Lake got into it this year. Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the juiciest beefs of 2025 and declare the winners and losers.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Salt Lake City Council The people of Salt Lake got into it this year. Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the juiciest beefs of 2025 and declare the winners and losers. 

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]]> 2008 ICE Is Escalating Operations. Here’s What Lawyers Know. Dozens of people protested Monday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man attending his green card interview at the federal immigration office in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks attorney Nicholle Pitt White for practical advice if you encounter ICE at your business, home, or as a bystander. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Salt Lake City Council Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Dozens of people protested Monday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man attending his green card interview at the federal immigration office in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks attorney Nicholle Pitt White for practical advice if you encounter ICE at your business, home, or as a bystander. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Salt Lake City Council Dozens of people protested Monday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man attending his green card interview at the federal immigration office in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks attorney Nicholle Pitt White for practical advice if you encounter ICE at your business, home, or as a bystander.

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]]> 1959 MICHELIN Is Trying SLC Restaurants. Who Could Get Stars? Big food news: MICHELIN Guide is coming to Utah, which opens the door to a local restaurant earning a coveted star. Host Ali Vallarta asks Visit Salt Lake CEO Kaitlin Eskelson and Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association executive director Michele Corigliano how MICHELIN landed in Utah and what restaurants could be awards contenders. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Salt Lake City Council Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:32:00 -0000 full City Cast Big food news: MICHELIN Guide is coming to Utah, which opens the door to a local restaurant earning a coveted star. Host Ali Vallarta asks Visit Salt Lake CEO Kaitlin Eskelson and Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association executive director Michele Corigliano how MICHELIN landed in Utah and what restaurants could be awards contenders. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Live Crude - Use code CITYCASTSLC to try CRUDE's Oil Cleansing Starter kit for Free Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Salt Lake City Council Big food news: MICHELIN Guide is coming to Utah, which opens the door to a local restaurant earning a coveted star. Host Ali Vallarta asks Visit Salt Lake CEO Kaitlin Eskelson and Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association executive director Michele Corigliano how MICHELIN landed in Utah and what restaurants could be awards contenders.

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]]> 1908 A Utahn’s Guide To Pooping Outdoors We've all been there — enjoying a gorgeous hike when the urge to use the bathroom hits. What do you do?? Host Ali Vallarta asks Angelique Fish, cofounder of the Women's Wine Hiking Society, what to know when you've gotta go and how to keep our trails clean for everyone to enjoy. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast We've all been there — enjoying a gorgeous hike when the urge to use the bathroom hits. What do you do?? Host Ali Vallarta asks Angelique Fish, cofounder of the Women's Wine Hiking Society, what to know when you've gotta go and how to keep our trails clean for everyone to enjoy. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Cyprus Credit Union Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off We've all been there — enjoying a gorgeous hike when the urge to use the bathroom hits. What do you do?? Host Ali Vallarta asks Angelique Fish, cofounder of the Women's Wine Hiking Society, what to know when you've gotta go and how to keep our trails clean for everyone to enjoy.

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]]> 1896 ‘No Kings’ Shooter Charged, Police Spending Way Up, Knitting SOS The biggest news of the week is money — specifically, how the city and state are spending your hard-earned cash! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger share their biggest takeaways. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Manslaughter charge filed against ‘peacekeeper’ in No Kings protest killing [KSL] In Salt Lake City, record spending boosts police budgets. What has Utah’s capital gotten for it? [Salt Lake Tribune] Read. Gov. Spencer Cox’s 2027 budget recommendations. Get tickets to One Small Miracle fundraiser at Fisher Brewing. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The biggest news of the week is money — specifically, how the city and state are spending your hard-earned cash! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger share their biggest takeaways. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Manslaughter charge filed against ‘peacekeeper’ in No Kings protest killing [KSL] In Salt Lake City, record spending boosts police budgets. What has Utah’s capital gotten for it? [Salt Lake Tribune] Read. Gov. Spencer Cox’s 2027 budget recommendations. Get tickets to One Small Miracle fundraiser at Fisher Brewing. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The biggest news of the week is money — specifically, how the city and state are spending your hard-earned cash! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger share their biggest takeaways. Plus, joyful picks of the week.

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]]> 2496 Gifts To Buy a Salt Laker Right Now Gift giving is the perfect excuse to support Salt Lake businesses and nonprofits! Host Ali Vallarta and Hive Mind podcast host Meg Walter made a beautiful 2025 gift guide for all ages, with plenty of ideas under $20. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gift giving is the perfect excuse to support Salt Lake businesses and nonprofits! Host Ali Vallarta and Hive Mind podcast host Meg Walter made a beautiful 2025 gift guide for all ages, with plenty of ideas under $20. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Gift giving is the perfect excuse to support Salt Lake businesses and nonprofits! Host Ali Vallarta and Hive Mind podcast host Meg Walter made a beautiful 2025 gift guide for all ages, with plenty of ideas under $20.

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]]> 2180 Nuclear is Coming to Utah. What Questions Still Need Answers? Gov. Spencer Cox just announced a whole nuclear "ecosystem" is coming to Brigham City — think power plants, manufacturing, and more. But there's a lot we still don't know. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what questions we should be asking before Utah becomes a nuclear hub.  Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.  This episode first aired Jan. 29, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox just announced a whole nuclear "ecosystem" is coming to Brigham City — think power plants, manufacturing, and more. But there's a lot we still don't know. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what questions we should be asking before Utah becomes a nuclear hub.  Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.  This episode first aired Jan. 29, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Gov. Spencer Cox just announced a whole nuclear "ecosystem" is coming to Brigham City — think power plants, manufacturing, and more. But there's a lot we still don't know. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what questions we should be asking before Utah becomes a nuclear hub. 

Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring. 

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]]> 1471 Is ‘Direct Democracy’ Bad? Naughty National Parks, Women in Trades Utah Republicans take another swing at ballot initiatives and the new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what they have up their sleeves. Plus, the Trumpification of our national parks, Giving Tuesday recs, and joyful shoutouts.  Resources and references:  National Parks Pass  Learn more about the Utah Women in Trades program. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Republicans take another swing at ballot initiatives and the new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what they have up their sleeves. Plus, the Trumpification of our national parks, Giving Tuesday recs, and joyful shoutouts.  Resources and references:  National Parks Pass  Learn more about the Utah Women in Trades program. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Utah Republicans take another swing at ballot initiatives and the new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what they have up their sleeves. Plus, the Trumpification of our national parks, Giving Tuesday recs, and joyful shoutouts. 

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]]> 2209 Your Guide to December 2025 in Salt Lake We made it to December (against all odds), and the holidays are in full swing. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from kimchi popups to strolling down Christmas Street and ways to give back. Plus, it's avalanche season — listen to this episode on why avalanche safety isn't just for skiers.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Harmons, Red Butte Garden, Oak View Group, and Utah Museum of Fine Arts. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast We made it to December (against all odds), and the holidays are in full swing. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from kimchi popups to strolling down Christmas Street and ways to give back. Plus, it's avalanche season — listen to this episode on why avalanche safety isn't just for skiers.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Harmons, Red Butte Garden, Oak View Group, and Utah Museum of Fine Arts. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. We made it to December (against all odds), and the holidays are in full swing. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from kimchi popups to strolling down Christmas Street and ways to give back. Plus, it's avalanche season — listen to this episode on why avalanche safety isn't just for skiers. 

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For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1757 The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City (Including Salt Lake!) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Join City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.  Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 26th episode: Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Join City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.  Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 26th episode: Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Join City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now. 

Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping!

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]]> 2773 Utah's Olympic Snub, SLC Thankful Edition, Holiday Pop-Ups The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson of Snider Bros. Meats, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Snider Bros. Meats  Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson of Snider Bros. Meats, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Snider Bros. Meats  The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts.

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]]> 2599 State Leaders Icing out Local Experts on Mega Shelter? Are state leaders listening to local experts on the 1,300-bed homeless campus? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director Mackenzie Bray discuss the highlights from Thursday's Utah Homeless Services Board meeting and lingering questions we still have.  Related listening: More background on the campus proposal: Huge Homeless Campus in SLC, New Wilderness Fight, Greek Food Fair Our conversation with Utah’s new homeless czar, Rep. Tyler Clancy, on affordability: A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers the Retail Manager of Red Butte Garden, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Are state leaders listening to local experts on the 1,300-bed homeless campus? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director Mackenzie Bray discuss the highlights from Thursday's Utah Homeless Services Board meeting and lingering questions we still have.  Related listening: More background on the campus proposal: Huge Homeless Campus in SLC, New Wilderness Fight, Greek Food Fair Our conversation with Utah’s new homeless czar, Rep. Tyler Clancy, on affordability: A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers the Retail Manager of Red Butte Garden, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Are state leaders listening to local experts on the 1,300-bed homeless campus? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director Mackenzie Bray discuss the highlights from Thursday's Utah Homeless Services Board meeting and lingering questions we still have. 

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]]> 2366 Brigham City’s Nuclear ‘Ecosystem,’ Work-From-Home Bars, Shrek Rave Gov. Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear reactor in Brigham City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss Utah’s nuclear ambitions. Plus, a Reddit Q&A, and picks of the week to save money.  Resources and references: Utah unveils plans to bring nuclear hub to Brigham City [Salt Lake Tribune] Will Utah Be the ‘Nation’s Nuclear Hub’? [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Rebecca Yund of MOMU, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Momu  Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear reactor in Brigham City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss Utah’s nuclear ambitions. Plus, a Reddit Q&A, and picks of the week to save money.  Resources and references: Utah unveils plans to bring nuclear hub to Brigham City [Salt Lake Tribune] Will Utah Be the ‘Nation’s Nuclear Hub’? [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Rebecca Yund of MOMU, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Momu  Gov. Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear reactor in Brigham City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss Utah’s nuclear ambitions. Plus, a Reddit Q&A, and picks of the week to save money. 

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]]> 3068 SLC Movies To Watch This Winter So many films and TV shows have been filmed in Utah. Can you spot the locations? Host Ali Vallarta and Film Commission director Virginia Pearce talk about some of our most iconic scenes on the big screen and make an essential playlist of SLC films to watch this holiday season.  Check out the Utah Film locations map. This episode first aired Oct. 8, 2024.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Salon Pèttine Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast So many films and TV shows have been filmed in Utah. Can you spot the locations? Host Ali Vallarta and Film Commission director Virginia Pearce talk about some of our most iconic scenes on the big screen and make an essential playlist of SLC films to watch this holiday season.  Check out the Utah Film locations map. This episode first aired Oct. 8, 2024.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Salon Pèttine So many films and TV shows have been filmed in Utah. Can you spot the locations? Host Ali Vallarta and Film Commission director Virginia Pearce talk about some of our most iconic scenes on the big screen and make an essential playlist of SLC films to watch this holiday season. 

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]]> 1326 A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped Development is booming as our population grows, but our minimum wage hasn't budged in years. Could that change soon, at least for some workers? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, about his new proposal to set an area standard wage for Utah construction projects. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Seek PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Development is booming as our population grows, but our minimum wage hasn't budged in years. Could that change soon, at least for some workers? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, about his new proposal to set an area standard wage for Utah construction projects. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Seek PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Development is booming as our population grows, but our minimum wage hasn't budged in years. Could that change soon, at least for some workers? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, about his new proposal to set an area standard wage for Utah construction projects.

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]]> 1656 Public-Private Policing in SLC? Dude Ranch Militia? Naloxone Vending Machine! Journalists and internet sleuths, we have some scoops for you! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss local stories worth investigating. Plus, joyful shoutouts.   Resources and references: How To Save a Life With Naloxone [Hey Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wasatch Community Co-op PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Journalists and internet sleuths, we have some scoops for you! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss local stories worth investigating. Plus, joyful shoutouts.   Resources and references: How To Save a Life With Naloxone [Hey Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wasatch Community Co-op PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Journalists and internet sleuths, we have some scoops for you! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss local stories worth investigating. Plus, joyful shoutouts.  

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]]> 1941 What To Expect This Ski Season Every ski resort wanted to open this weekend. But what percentage of Utahns are actually going up there? Host Ali Vallarta asks ⁠Salt Lake Tribune reporter Julie Jag⁠ what to expect this ski season and how you could ski for free. If you enjoyed the interview with Gretchen Dietrich, executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, ⁠learn more here⁠. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠daily morning newsletter⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠@CityCastSLC⁠. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: ⁠PLUNJ⁠ ⁠Harmons⁠ ⁠The Scout Guide⁠ ⁠Utah Museum of Fine Arts Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Every ski resort wanted to open this weekend. But what percentage of Utahns are actually going up there? Host Ali Vallarta asks ⁠Salt Lake Tribune reporter Julie Jag⁠ what to expect this ski season and how you could ski for free. If you enjoyed the interview with Gretchen Dietrich, executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, ⁠learn more here⁠. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠daily morning newsletter⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠@CityCastSLC⁠. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: ⁠PLUNJ⁠ ⁠Harmons⁠ ⁠The Scout Guide⁠ ⁠Utah Museum of Fine Arts Every ski resort wanted to open this weekend. But what percentage of Utahns are actually going up there? Host Ali Vallarta asks ⁠Salt Lake Tribune reporter Julie Jag⁠ what to expect this ski season and how you could ski for free.


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]]> 1912 Dems Line Up for Congress, Campfire Lounge Drama, Health Care Resource Democratic candidates are officially lining up for Salt Lake’s new congressional district. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss who's running and how you can get involved. Plus, the owners of Water Witch stare down a lawsuit and picks of the week.  Resources and references: State Sen. Kathleen Riebe launches campaign for new Utah House district [Deseret News] Water Witch, Bar Nohm owners allegedly abandoned Sugar House bar, owe thousands, lawsuit says [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Democratic candidates are officially lining up for Salt Lake’s new congressional district. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss who's running and how you can get involved. Plus, the owners of Water Witch stare down a lawsuit and picks of the week.  Resources and references: State Sen. Kathleen Riebe launches campaign for new Utah House district [Deseret News] Water Witch, Bar Nohm owners allegedly abandoned Sugar House bar, owe thousands, lawsuit says [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Democratic candidates are officially lining up for Salt Lake’s new congressional district. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss who's running and how you can get involved. Plus, the owners of Water Witch stare down a lawsuit and picks of the week. 

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]]> 2404 Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now Utahns are everywhere these days, whether they’re foxtrotting on national TV or doing backflips. Host Ali Vallarta asks Meg Walter, culture writer and host of the Hive Mind podcast when we hit critical mass and why we’re natural performers.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utahns are everywhere these days, whether they’re foxtrotting on national TV or doing backflips. Host Ali Vallarta asks Meg Walter, culture writer and host of the Hive Mind podcast when we hit critical mass and why we’re natural performers.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Utahns are everywhere these days, whether they’re foxtrotting on national TV or doing backflips. Host Ali Vallarta asks Meg Walter, culture writer and host of the Hive Mind podcast when we hit critical mass and why we’re natural performers. 

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]]> 1347 Utah’s New Congressional Map Utahns have new congressional districts, after a drawn-out redistricting saga. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what the boundaries are, who’s running for office, and what's the Legislature's next move.  Resources and references: Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting [FOX 13] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:59:00 -0000 full City Cast Utahns have new congressional districts, after a drawn-out redistricting saga. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what the boundaries are, who’s running for office, and what's the Legislature's next move.  Resources and references: Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting [FOX 13] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Utahns have new congressional districts, after a drawn-out redistricting saga. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what the boundaries are, who’s running for office, and what's the Legislature's next move. 

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]]> 1921 SLCPD Shooting Footage, Daycare Closures Delayed, Ice Skating Opens Salt Lake City Police has released body cam footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through what the video shows. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council extends daycare closing a senior center and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council extends daycare operations on chopping block through May [FOX 13] Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City Police has released body cam footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through what the video shows. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council extends daycare closing a senior center and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council extends daycare operations on chopping block through May [FOX 13] Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Salt Lake City Police has released body cam footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through what the video shows. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council extends daycare closing a senior center and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2084 Is the Flu Different in Utah? It's flu season, and we're all sniffling and miserable. But research from the University of Utah explains why we feel like trash when we're sick. Host Ali Vallarta asks neuroscientist Dr. Jessica Osterhout if flu symptoms are all in our head and how our Salt Lake environment might make them worse. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewcity Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It's flu season, and we're all sniffling and miserable. But research from the University of Utah explains why we feel like trash when we're sick. Host Ali Vallarta asks neuroscientist Dr. Jessica Osterhout if flu symptoms are all in our head and how our Salt Lake environment might make them worse. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewcity Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City It's flu season, and we're all sniffling and miserable. But research from the University of Utah explains why we feel like trash when we're sick. Host Ali Vallarta asks neuroscientist Dr. Jessica Osterhout if flu symptoms are all in our head and how our Salt Lake environment might make them worse.

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]]> 1373 Who Is Utah's Mamdani? Local Election Results, Mezcal Nights Even in little ol’ Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Check out Edison Street Silent Movies. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Even in little ol’ Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Check out Edison Street Silent Movies. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Even in little ol’ Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week.

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]]> 2706 Is Salt Lake City Over? Iconic haunts closing, costs increasing — is the Salt Lake City we once knew over? Host Ali Vallarta asks local comedian Pete Souvall about when the city he grew up in changed for him and what's the next iteration of Salt Lake's identity. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reduction Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Iconic haunts closing, costs increasing — is the Salt Lake City we once knew over? Host Ali Vallarta asks local comedian Pete Souvall about when the city he grew up in changed for him and what's the next iteration of Salt Lake's identity. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reduction Iconic haunts closing, costs increasing — is the Salt Lake City we once knew over? Host Ali Vallarta asks local comedian Pete Souvall about when the city he grew up in changed for him and what's the next iteration of Salt Lake's identity.

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]]> 1456 The Uproar Over the Sugar House Park Hotel A proposed hotel above Sugar House Park has caused an uproar in the neighborhood. But it’s the third pitch that’s gotten pushback from residents. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City planning commissioner Amy Barry what’s next for the lot and what public benefits could be negotiated. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A proposed hotel above Sugar House Park has caused an uproar in the neighborhood. But it’s the third pitch that’s gotten pushback from residents. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City planning commissioner Amy Barry what’s next for the lot and what public benefits could be negotiated. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions A proposed hotel above Sugar House Park has caused an uproar in the neighborhood. But it’s the third pitch that’s gotten pushback from residents. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City planning commissioner Amy Barry what’s next for the lot and what public benefits could be negotiated.

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]]> 1486 Election Day Info, Utah’s Homelessness Plan, Farewell Trib Paywall It’s Election Day! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means roundup last-minute information you should know and the 411 on special service districts. Plus, Utah's vision for homelessness contradicts service providers and some joyful local shoutouts.    Resources and references: Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day [City Cast Salt Lake] In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape [New York Times] Check out Bad Caddy in SLC. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s Election Day! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means roundup last-minute information you should know and the 411 on special service districts. Plus, Utah's vision for homelessness contradicts service providers and some joyful local shoutouts.    Resources and references: Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day [City Cast Salt Lake] In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape [New York Times] Check out Bad Caddy in SLC. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more It’s Election Day! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means roundup last-minute information you should know and the 411 on special service districts. Plus, Utah's vision for homelessness contradicts service providers and some joyful local shoutouts.   

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]]> 2518 Your Guide to November 2025 in Salt Lake Utah is already hauling out Christmas decor because it’s November! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from free food programs and volunteer opportunities to local artisan markets. And, if you do go to Southern Utah, try these national park lookalikes to avoid crowds. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, PLUNJ, The Shop, Canyon View Credit Union, Pantry Products, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah is already hauling out Christmas decor because it’s November! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from free food programs and volunteer opportunities to local artisan markets. And, if you do go to Southern Utah, try these national park lookalikes to avoid crowds. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, PLUNJ, The Shop, Canyon View Credit Union, Pantry Products, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Utah is already hauling out Christmas decor because it’s November! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from free food programs and volunteer opportunities to local artisan markets. And, if you do go to Southern Utah, try these national park lookalikes to avoid crowds.

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]]> 1954 10K-Bed ICE Facility, Child Care Cuts, LDS Garment Hype Happy Halloween! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg make sense of some scary news headlines, from a 10,000-person ICE detention center to cutting funding for child care. Plus, joyful picks of the week.   Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding [KSL] Utah Gov. Cox said he’d welcome an ICE detention facility. Here’s what state leaders are saying now that one is reportedly in the works. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Happy Halloween! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg make sense of some scary news headlines, from a 10,000-person ICE detention center to cutting funding for child care. Plus, joyful picks of the week.   Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding [KSL] Utah Gov. Cox said he’d welcome an ICE detention facility. Here’s what state leaders are saying now that one is reportedly in the works. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Happy Halloween! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg make sense of some scary news headlines, from a 10,000-person ICE detention center to cutting funding for child care. Plus, joyful picks of the week.  

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]]> 2210 Try These SLC Pizza Pop-Ups — if You Can Get In. Salt Lake’s pop-up food scene is getting so exclusive, the County Health Department is reminding people about permits. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune business reporter Paighten Harkins over-analyze the pizza pop-ups taking the city by storm.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake’s pop-up food scene is getting so exclusive, the County Health Department is reminding people about permits. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune business reporter Paighten Harkins over-analyze the pizza pop-ups taking the city by storm.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Salt Lake’s pop-up food scene is getting so exclusive, the County Health Department is reminding people about permits. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune business reporter Paighten Harkins over-analyze the pizza pop-ups taking the city by storm. 

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]]> 1234 Utah’s Ode to Halloween No one gets more hyped for Halloween than Utahns. But where does our love for the holiday come from? Host Ali Vallarta asks Deseret News features writer Meg Walter to explain Utah's Halloween obsession. This episode first aired Oct. 26, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast No one gets more hyped for Halloween than Utahns. But where does our love for the holiday come from? Host Ali Vallarta asks Deseret News features writer Meg Walter to explain Utah's Halloween obsession. This episode first aired Oct. 26, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov No one gets more hyped for Halloween than Utahns. But where does our love for the holiday come from? Host Ali Vallarta asks Deseret News features writer Meg Walter to explain Utah's Halloween obsession.

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]]> 1287 Hall-O-Week in SLC, Two Elections Canceled, Last Chance Donuts It’s Halloweek in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means round up their best ideas to celebrate, whether you’re a scaredy cat or thrill seeker. Plus, which elections got canceled and local shoutouts. Resources and references:  Banish AIDS Patients to Antelope Island? A Legislator Proposed It. [City Cast Salt Lake] The Most Salt Lake Halloween Costumes [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s Halloweek in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means round up their best ideas to celebrate, whether you’re a scaredy cat or thrill seeker. Plus, which elections got canceled and local shoutouts. Resources and references:  Banish AIDS Patients to Antelope Island? A Legislator Proposed It. [City Cast Salt Lake] The Most Salt Lake Halloween Costumes [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more It’s Halloweek in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means round up their best ideas to celebrate, whether you’re a scaredy cat or thrill seeker. Plus, which elections got canceled and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2467 How Hard Is It To Get a Job in Salt Lake Right Now? How hard is it to get a job in Salt Lake right now? Host Ali Vallarta asks Zions Bank senior economist Robert Spendlove about the health of our local labor market and AI bots fighting each other for jobs. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast How hard is it to get a job in Salt Lake right now? Host Ali Vallarta asks Zions Bank senior economist Robert Spendlove about the health of our local labor market and AI bots fighting each other for jobs. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov How hard is it to get a job in Salt Lake right now? Host Ali Vallarta asks Zions Bank senior economist Robert Spendlove about the health of our local labor market and AI bots fighting each other for jobs.

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]]> 1419 Almost 20% Tax Increase! Squabbling With RHOSLC, Milk Block Party Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase in her 2026 budget. Holy shit! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and social media manager Molly Miloscia break down the mayor's pitch. Plus, fact checking the Real Housewives on Utah's richest ZIP codes and helpful and celebratory picks of the week. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposes tax increase, criminal justice focus [FOX 13] Find a food pantry to support during the government shutdown. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase in her 2026 budget. Holy shit! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and social media manager Molly Miloscia break down the mayor's pitch. Plus, fact checking the Real Housewives on Utah's richest ZIP codes and helpful and celebratory picks of the week. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposes tax increase, criminal justice focus [FOX 13] Find a food pantry to support during the government shutdown. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase in her 2026 budget. Holy shit! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and social media manager Molly Miloscia break down the mayor's pitch. Plus, fact checking the Real Housewives on Utah's richest ZIP codes and helpful and celebratory picks of the week.

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]]> 2258 Is 900 South Too Cool To Fail? We are co-hosting the grand opening of the Milk Block this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. on 900 South in Salt Lake City — another beautiful new hub on the 9-Line. Host Ali Vallarta asks Maven co-founder Rocky Donati if 900 South is simply too cool to fail. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast We are co-hosting the grand opening of the Milk Block this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. on 900 South in Salt Lake City — another beautiful new hub on the 9-Line. Host Ali Vallarta asks Maven co-founder Rocky Donati if 900 South is simply too cool to fail. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow We are co-hosting the grand opening of the Milk Block this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. on 900 South in Salt Lake City — another beautiful new hub on the 9-Line. Host Ali Vallarta asks Maven co-founder Rocky Donati if 900 South is simply too cool to fail.

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]]> 1316 Visiting Every Coffee Shop in Salt Lake City It’s finally latte season, so where can you get the best cuppa in town? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in Salt Lake City last year. Host Ali Vallarta asks Andy to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest.  This episode first aired on January 7, 2025. Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s finally latte season, so where can you get the best cuppa in town? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in Salt Lake City last year. Host Ali Vallarta asks Andy to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest.  This episode first aired on January 7, 2025. Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow It’s finally latte season, so where can you get the best cuppa in town? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in Salt Lake City last year. Host Ali Vallarta asks Andy to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest. 

This episode first aired on January 7, 2025.

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]]> 1087 SLC Races to Watch, Fall Crafting, Redford Moviethon Four Salt Lake City Council seats are up for election this year. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about who's running and what the biggest issues are in each district. Plus, local events and small business shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council District 1 election: Victoria Petro running against Stephen Otterstrom, Yussuf Abdi [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council District 3 election: Incumbent Chris Wharton faces 4 challengers [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake City Council District 5 election: Erika Carlsen, Amy Hawkins and Vance Hansen vie for open seat [Salt Lake Tribune] ABC4 District 3 debate and District 5 debate Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Four Salt Lake City Council seats are up for election this year. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about who's running and what the biggest issues are in each district. Plus, local events and small business shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council District 1 election: Victoria Petro running against Stephen Otterstrom, Yussuf Abdi [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council District 3 election: Incumbent Chris Wharton faces 4 challengers [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake City Council District 5 election: Erika Carlsen, Amy Hawkins and Vance Hansen vie for open seat [Salt Lake Tribune] ABC4 District 3 debate and District 5 debate Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Four Salt Lake City Council seats are up for election this year. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about who's running and what the biggest issues are in each district. Plus, local events and small business shoutouts.

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]]> 2261 Should SLC Be More Like Chicago? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson has been living in Chicago for the past 20 months, and he’s got some notes for host Ali Vallarta. What can SLC learn from the Windy City (and vice versa)? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson has been living in Chicago for the past 20 months, and he’s got some notes for host Ali Vallarta. What can SLC learn from the Windy City (and vice versa)? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Red Butte Visit Walla Walla PLUNJ Project Rainbow Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson has been living in Chicago for the past 20 months, and he’s got some notes for host Ali Vallarta. What can SLC learn from the Windy City (and vice versa)?

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]]> 1774 GOP Redistricting Tricks, 'No Kings' Protest Returns, Pumpkin Custard The Utah Republican Party changed their stance on redistricting, and announced two new efforts. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger break down what the initiative means before you’re asked to sign it. Plus, the “No Kings” protest returns and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Utah Republican party launches referendum on map C and initiative to ask legislature to repeal Prop 4 [ABC 4] Here’s the safety plan for No Kings protest in SLC this weekend after June event ended in deadly gunfire [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Utah Republican Party changed their stance on redistricting, and announced two new efforts. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger break down what the initiative means before you’re asked to sign it. Plus, the “No Kings” protest returns and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Utah Republican party launches referendum on map C and initiative to ask legislature to repeal Prop 4 [ABC 4] Here’s the safety plan for No Kings protest in SLC this weekend after June event ended in deadly gunfire [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The Utah Republican Party changed their stance on redistricting, and announced two new efforts. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger break down what the initiative means before you’re asked to sign it. Plus, the “No Kings” protest returns and joyful picks of the week. 

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]]> 2046 The People’s Guide to Park City Do you know the real Park City? Executive producer Emily Means asks Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his local tips and takes, and the history that make this mountain town tick. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Do you know the real Park City? Executive producer Emily Means asks Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his local tips and takes, and the history that make this mountain town tick. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Do you know the real Park City? Executive producer Emily Means asks Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his local tips and takes, and the history that make this mountain town tick.

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]]> 1212 RedWest Fest Disaster, New Ballot Deadline, Public Bathroom PSA https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What the heck happened at the RedWest Music Festival this weekend? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez dive into the mess. Plus, what to know about new voting laws this election and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Woman injured from debris while leaving Salt Lake City music festival has died [KSL.com] What To Know About Utah’s 2025 General Election [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What the heck happened at the RedWest Music Festival this weekend? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez dive into the mess. Plus, what to know about new voting laws this election and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Woman injured from debris while leaving Salt Lake City music festival has died [KSL.com] What To Know About Utah’s 2025 General Election [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more What the heck happened at the RedWest Music Festival this weekend? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez dive into the mess. Plus, what to know about new voting laws this election and local shoutouts. 


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]]> 1963 What’s the Next Coolest Thing To Come out of Utah? Utah leaders love touting our innovative spirit and entrepreneurship. We are the Beehive State, after all — industrious! Executive producer Emily Means asks Desert News business reporter Art Raymond what's behind that reputation? Plus, what are the coolest things made in Utah? Resources and references: What’s the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge [Desert News]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah leaders love touting our innovative spirit and entrepreneurship. We are the Beehive State, after all — industrious! Executive producer Emily Means asks Desert News business reporter Art Raymond what's behind that reputation? Plus, what are the coolest things made in Utah? Resources and references: What’s the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge [Desert News]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden The Shop Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Utah leaders love touting our innovative spirit and entrepreneurship. We are the Beehive State, after all — industrious! Executive producer Emily Means asks Desert News business reporter Art Raymond what's behind that reputation? Plus, what are the coolest things made in Utah?


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]]> 1376 Salt Lake Street Projects, Ticketmaster Scams, Alt Oktoberfests What's next for Salt Lake City streets? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of some new projects. Plus, how Ticketmaster is scamming Utahns and some joyful picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Give feedback on potential, future SLC transportation projects.  Andy Larsen: These are the sneaky ways Ticketmaster and Live Nation squeeze fans for billions [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What's next for Salt Lake City streets? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of some new projects. Plus, how Ticketmaster is scamming Utahns and some joyful picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Give feedback on potential, future SLC transportation projects.  Andy Larsen: These are the sneaky ways Ticketmaster and Live Nation squeeze fans for billions [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC What's next for Salt Lake City streets? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of some new projects. Plus, how Ticketmaster is scamming Utahns and some joyful picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2366 Could More SLC Restaurants Unionize? Vegas Can Be a Model. Could The SunTrapp bar's union effort have a ripple effect across Salt Lake's food and drink scene? If the power of Las Vegas's culinary union is any indication … maybe. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler what lessons the Trapp could take from organized labor in Sin City. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Could The SunTrapp bar's union effort have a ripple effect across Salt Lake's food and drink scene? If the power of Las Vegas's culinary union is any indication … maybe. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler what lessons the Trapp could take from organized labor in Sin City. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Could The SunTrapp bar's union effort have a ripple effect across Salt Lake's food and drink scene? If the power of Las Vegas's culinary union is any indication … maybe. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler what lessons the Trapp could take from organized labor in Sin City.

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]]> 1699 Does SLC Need a 'Night Mayor'? There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife. This episode first aired April 16, 2025. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife. This episode first aired April 16, 2025. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife.

This episode first aired April 16, 2025.

Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing

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]]> 1497 Legislature Picks New Map, Mayor Vs. Council, Fall Lattes There's just one step left in finalizing Utah’s new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: Republican lawmakers picked their preferred congressional redistricting map. See what district you’d be in. [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast There's just one step left in finalizing Utah’s new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: Republican lawmakers picked their preferred congressional redistricting map. See what district you’d be in. [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more There's just one step left in finalizing Utah’s new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts. 
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]]> 2010 Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map. Background listening: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2 p.m. late checkout. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map. Background listening: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2 p.m. late checkout. What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map.

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]]> 1781 Is Downtown Just For Tourists? 1-Star Utah Park Reviews, Runaway Pigs The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Downtown SLC Marriott gets multimillion-dollar remodel as hotel sector thrives. Take a look inside. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Downtown SLC Marriott gets multimillion-dollar remodel as hotel sector thrives. Take a look inside. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2701 What a New LDS President Means for All of Us The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, died Saturday at age 101. Host Ali Vallarta asks Claremont Graduate University professor Matthew Bowman about Nelson's successor and how the LDS prophet impacts our lives as Salt Lakers — even if you're not Mormon. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, died Saturday at age 101. Host Ali Vallarta asks Claremont Graduate University professor Matthew Bowman about Nelson's successor and how the LDS prophet impacts our lives as Salt Lakers — even if you're not Mormon. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, died Saturday at age 101. Host Ali Vallarta asks Claremont Graduate University professor Matthew Bowman about Nelson's successor and how the LDS prophet impacts our lives as Salt Lakers — even if you're not Mormon.

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]]> 2152 Your Guide to October 2025 in Salt Lake October is here, and we're gearing up for cozy season in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from touring exhibits to stargazing, new restaurants and free ski passes. Plus, planning to visit state parks this fall? Try these national park lookalikes instead.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. City Cast Salt Lake is also made possible by our awesome sponsors: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Alliance, and PLUNJ.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast October is here, and we're gearing up for cozy season in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from touring exhibits to stargazing, new restaurants and free ski passes. Plus, planning to visit state parks this fall? Try these national park lookalikes instead.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. City Cast Salt Lake is also made possible by our awesome sponsors: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Alliance, and PLUNJ.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. October is here, and we're gearing up for cozy season in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from touring exhibits to stargazing, new restaurants and free ski passes. Plus, planning to visit state parks this fall? Try these national park lookalikes instead. 

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]]> 2354 The Suntrapp Bar Union, ‘Charlie Kirk Blvd’, Lessons From Policy Kings https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Suntrapp unionization effort and Policy Kings closure are the big foodie headlines this week. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria connect the dots to the state’s economy. Plus, taking Rep. Trevor Lee at his word to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard and the latest bar and restaurant openings and closures. Resources and references: Owner of iconic Salt Lake City LGBTQ+ bar says it’s ‘too small’ to unionize as workers announce intent [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah GOP lawmaker wants to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard to honor Charlie Kirk [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Suntrapp unionization effort and Policy Kings closure are the big foodie headlines this week. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria connect the dots to the state’s economy. Plus, taking Rep. Trevor Lee at his word to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard and the latest bar and restaurant openings and closures. Resources and references: Owner of iconic Salt Lake City LGBTQ+ bar says it’s ‘too small’ to unionize as workers announce intent [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah GOP lawmaker wants to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard to honor Charlie Kirk [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more The Suntrapp unionization effort and Policy Kings closure are the big foodie headlines this week. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria connect the dots to the state’s economy. Plus, taking Rep. Trevor Lee at his word to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard and the latest bar and restaurant openings and closures.

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]]> 2846 Weird Crimes You Can Go to Jail For in Utah Did you know there are over 50 pages of weird crimes you can go to jail for in Utah? Democratic Rep. Grant Amjad Miller, a public defender joins host Ali Vallarta to go through the oddities of the justice system and some of the most bizarre cases he’s seen.  Resources and references: 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds [City Cast Salt Lake] For the nerds: Utah’s 2025 Uniform Fine Schedule Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you know there are over 50 pages of weird crimes you can go to jail for in Utah? Democratic Rep. Grant Amjad Miller, a public defender joins host Ali Vallarta to go through the oddities of the justice system and some of the most bizarre cases he’s seen.  Resources and references: 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds [City Cast Salt Lake] For the nerds: Utah’s 2025 Uniform Fine Schedule Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Did you know there are over 50 pages of weird crimes you can go to jail for in Utah? Democratic Rep. Grant Amjad Miller, a public defender joins host Ali Vallarta to go through the oddities of the justice system and some of the most bizarre cases he’s seen. 

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]]> 2218 Save Great Salt Lake by 2034? Sugar House Construction Payoff, Leaf Peeping Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah's wealthiest people announced a 2034 goal for saving the Great Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg what's next. Plus, construction ends in Sugar House and local picks for your weekend. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Salt Lake Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah's wealthiest people announced a 2034 goal for saving the Great Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg what's next. Plus, construction ends in Sugar House and local picks for your weekend. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Salt Lake Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah's wealthiest people announced a 2034 goal for saving the Great Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg what's next. Plus, construction ends in Sugar House and local picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2424 SLC Cocktails You Gotta Try This Weekend For a liquor-averse state, Salt Lake City's cocktail scene is pretty spectacular, and Salt Lake Magazine's Farm-to-Glass Cocktail Contest is highlighting the best of the best. Host Ali Vallarta is judging the contest and tells executive producer Emily Means about the standout sips to try this weekend and lessons learned. It's the last weekend of the contest! Check out Ali’s neighborhood bar crawls to try as many as possible.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast For a liquor-averse state, Salt Lake City's cocktail scene is pretty spectacular, and Salt Lake Magazine's Farm-to-Glass Cocktail Contest is highlighting the best of the best. Host Ali Vallarta is judging the contest and tells executive producer Emily Means about the standout sips to try this weekend and lessons learned. It's the last weekend of the contest! Check out Ali’s neighborhood bar crawls to try as many as possible.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center For a liquor-averse state, Salt Lake City's cocktail scene is pretty spectacular, and Salt Lake Magazine's Farm-to-Glass Cocktail Contest is highlighting the best of the best. Host Ali Vallarta is judging the contest and tells executive producer Emily Means about the standout sips to try this weekend and lessons learned.

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]]> 1594 Banish AIDS Patients to Antelope Island? A Legislator Proposed It. Did you know: In the 1980s, a Utah legislator proposed banishing the state’s AIDS patients to Antelope Island? Really. Host Ali Vallarta asks Banished! organizer Kyle Treasure about reclaiming this dark history. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you know: In the 1980s, a Utah legislator proposed banishing the state’s AIDS patients to Antelope Island? Really. Host Ali Vallarta asks Banished! organizer Kyle Treasure about reclaiming this dark history. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Did you know: In the 1980s, a Utah legislator proposed banishing the state’s AIDS patients to Antelope Island? Really. Host Ali Vallarta asks Banished! organizer Kyle Treasure about reclaiming this dark history.

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]]> 1230 ‘Fake’ Pizza Allegation, Redistricting Rodeo, Downtown Construction Timeline The process of drawing Utah’s new congressional maps has begun! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means jump into the timeline. Plus, the alleged “fake” Pie pizza, a construction date for downtown SLC’s new sports and entertainment district, and a health case for tattoos. Resources and references: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Here’s the timeline for the massive overhaul of Abravanel Hall, UMOCA and the Salt Palace [Salt Lake Tribune] Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos [Huntsman Cancer Institute]Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Spencer's Steaks and Chops Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The process of drawing Utah’s new congressional maps has begun! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means jump into the timeline. Plus, the alleged “fake” Pie pizza, a construction date for downtown SLC’s new sports and entertainment district, and a health case for tattoos. Resources and references: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Here’s the timeline for the massive overhaul of Abravanel Hall, UMOCA and the Salt Palace [Salt Lake Tribune] Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos [Huntsman Cancer Institute]Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Spencer's Steaks and Chops The process of drawing Utah’s new congressional maps has begun! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means jump into the timeline. Plus, the alleged “fake” Pie pizza, a construction date for downtown SLC’s new sports and entertainment district, and a health case for tattoos.

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]]> 1940 Have an Idea for Your Neighborhood? SLC Has $$ for That. Got an idea for making your neighborhood better? Salt Lake City has money for that! Host Ali Vallarta asks KRCL DJ and Glendale Neighborhood Council member Ebay Hamilton for tips on pitching a project to the city.  Resources and references: SLC Capital Improvement Program grants SLC Arts Council Project Support Grants Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Got an idea for making your neighborhood better? Salt Lake City has money for that! Host Ali Vallarta asks KRCL DJ and Glendale Neighborhood Council member Ebay Hamilton for tips on pitching a project to the city.  Resources and references: SLC Capital Improvement Program grants SLC Arts Council Project Support Grants Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Got an idea for making your neighborhood better? Salt Lake City has money for that! Host Ali Vallarta asks KRCL DJ and Glendale Neighborhood Council member Ebay Hamilton for tips on pitching a project to the city. 

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]]> 1582 UVU After Charlie Kirk, SLC Liquor Crackdown, Baby Flamingos Utah Valley University reopened this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask UVU staffer and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham about the return to campus. Plus, Salt Lake City considers middle-of-the-night prohibition and local picks for your weekend. Resources and references: After Kirk’s Death, Students Return to Campus and Learn ‘How To Be Adults’ [New York Times] Salt Lake City to consider new ordinance cracking down on after-hours booze [KSL] The Gala artists’ space Baby flamingos at the Aviary Star Party at Snowpine Lodge Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Valley University reopened this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask UVU staffer and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham about the return to campus. Plus, Salt Lake City considers middle-of-the-night prohibition and local picks for your weekend. Resources and references: After Kirk’s Death, Students Return to Campus and Learn ‘How To Be Adults’ [New York Times] Salt Lake City to consider new ordinance cracking down on after-hours booze [KSL] The Gala artists’ space Baby flamingos at the Aviary Star Party at Snowpine Lodge Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Utah Valley University reopened this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask UVU staffer and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham about the return to campus. Plus, Salt Lake City considers middle-of-the-night prohibition and local picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2413 Utah & Robert Redford: A Love Story Beloved Utahn and Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford died Tuesday at his home in Provo Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune deputy enterprise editor Sean P. Means discuss Redford's local legacy and share their favorite stories of the last great movie star.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Beloved Utahn and Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford died Tuesday at his home in Provo Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune deputy enterprise editor Sean P. Means discuss Redford's local legacy and share their favorite stories of the last great movie star.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Beloved Utahn and Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford died Tuesday at his home in Provo Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune deputy enterprise editor Sean P. Means discuss Redford's local legacy and share their favorite stories of the last great movie star. 

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]]> 1217 Best Local Hikes for Early Fall Foliage If it feels like fall came early this year, that’s because it did! Cooler nights are making leaves blush on the Wasatch Front, and the race is on to peep fall colors. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch-break lap. This episode first aired Sept. 26, 2024. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  MOMU Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast If it feels like fall came early this year, that’s because it did! Cooler nights are making leaves blush on the Wasatch Front, and the race is on to peep fall colors. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch-break lap. This episode first aired Sept. 26, 2024. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  MOMU Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO If it feels like fall came early this year, that’s because it did! Cooler nights are making leaves blush on the Wasatch Front, and the race is on to peep fall colors. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch-break lap.

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]]> 1500 Cox's 'Praying It Wouldn't Be One of Us' Speech, Parking Drama, Library Cafe Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s speech following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has captured the nation’s attention and has us raising our eyebrows. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give their analysis and the latest update on the case. Plus, parking drama in Big Cottonwood Canyon and joyful shoutouts.   Resources and references: Brighton planning meeting agenda and link Trump Has a Warning for Spencer Cox [The Atlantic]  Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s speech following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has captured the nation’s attention and has us raising our eyebrows. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give their analysis and the latest update on the case. Plus, parking drama in Big Cottonwood Canyon and joyful shoutouts.   Resources and references: Brighton planning meeting agenda and link Trump Has a Warning for Spencer Cox [The Atlantic]  Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s speech following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has captured the nation’s attention and has us raising our eyebrows. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give their analysis and the latest update on the case. Plus, parking drama in Big Cottonwood Canyon and joyful shoutouts.  

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]]> 2498 Gotta Pee in SLC? More Public Bathrooms Are Coming. Are more public bathrooms on the horizon in Salt Lake City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Murdock, deputy director of Salt Lake City Public Lands, when it will get easier to find clean, unlocked bathrooms city-wide. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Salt Lake City Co Arts Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Are more public bathrooms on the horizon in Salt Lake City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Murdock, deputy director of Salt Lake City Public Lands, when it will get easier to find clean, unlocked bathrooms city-wide. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Salt Lake City Co Arts Are more public bathrooms on the horizon in Salt Lake City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Murdock, deputy director of Salt Lake City Public Lands, when it will get easier to find clean, unlocked bathrooms city-wide.

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]]> 1705 How Utah Feels After Charlie Kirk, COVID Vaccines, Mormon Bachelorette How's Salt Lake feeling after the Charlie Kirk assassination? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about the aftermath. Plus, COVID vaccines and picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah. Where Do We Go From Here? [City Cast Salt Lake] Charlie Kirk shooting: Is our nation ‘broken’? Political violence is on the rise. [Salt Lake Tribune] Over 2,000 Utahns potentially exposed to measles at high school event [Fox 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast How's Salt Lake feeling after the Charlie Kirk assassination? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about the aftermath. Plus, COVID vaccines and picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah. Where Do We Go From Here? [City Cast Salt Lake] Charlie Kirk shooting: Is our nation ‘broken’? Political violence is on the rise. [Salt Lake Tribune] Over 2,000 Utahns potentially exposed to measles at high school event [Fox 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC How's Salt Lake feeling after the Charlie Kirk assassination? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about the aftermath. Plus, COVID vaccines and picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2407 Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah. Where Do We Go From Here? Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast CEO David Plotz analyze what the assassination means for Utah and national politics. Resources and references: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university [Associated Press] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:50:00 -0000 full City Cast Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast CEO David Plotz analyze what the assassination means for Utah and national politics. Resources and references: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university [Associated Press] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast CEO David Plotz analyze what the assassination means for Utah and national politics.

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]]> 1484 How to Actually Make Utah Better for Women Utah is 2025’s worst state for women’s equality. Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen for practical solutions employers and lawmakers could implement tomorrow if we want to boost our score. Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah is 2025’s worst state for women’s equality. Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen for practical solutions employers and lawmakers could implement tomorrow if we want to boost our score. Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Utah is 2025’s worst state for women’s equality. Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen for practical solutions employers and lawmakers could implement tomorrow if we want to boost our score.

Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub]

Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune]

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]]> 1809 Love Club Fiasco, ICE Partner City, Cat Rescue SLC suburb Riverton just became the first city in Utah to sign a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the decision making. Plus, lessons from the Love Club singles event and local shoutouts. Resources and references: A suburb becomes Utah’s first city to sign pact with ICE, giving officers immigration enforcement powers [Salt Lake Tribune] The Streak at Salt Lake Film SocietyBecome a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop SaltLake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast SLC suburb Riverton just became the first city in Utah to sign a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the decision making. Plus, lessons from the Love Club singles event and local shoutouts. Resources and references: A suburb becomes Utah’s first city to sign pact with ICE, giving officers immigration enforcement powers [Salt Lake Tribune] The Streak at Salt Lake Film SocietyBecome a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop SaltLake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more SLC suburb Riverton just became the first city in Utah to sign a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the decision making. Plus, lessons from the Love Club singles event and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2070 Unpopular Solutions to SLC’s Housing Market The average home price Salt Lakers can afford is … $260,000, according to local realtor Rod Moser. Host Ali Vallarta asks him about popular and unpopular solutions to get prices closer to that number. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The average home price Salt Lakers can afford is … $260,000, according to local realtor Rod Moser. Host Ali Vallarta asks him about popular and unpopular solutions to get prices closer to that number. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair The average home price Salt Lakers can afford is … $260,000, according to local realtor Rod Moser. Host Ali Vallarta asks him about popular and unpopular solutions to get prices closer to that number.

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]]> 1448 Huge Homeless Campus in SLC, New Wilderness Fight, Greek Food Fair A 1,300-bed homeless campus is coming to Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the unusual location. Plus, weigh in on a rule impacting our canyons, and ideas for a fun weekend.  Resources and references: Utah officials unveil site for 1,300-bed homeless campus after long, secretive search [Utah State Dispatch]  Save Our Canyons' Roadless Rule impact map and how to give public comment SLC Schnauzer Meetup Salt Lake Greek Festival The American Southwest at Jordan Landing For more of our reporting on the new homeless campus, look here and here. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A 1,300-bed homeless campus is coming to Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the unusual location. Plus, weigh in on a rule impacting our canyons, and ideas for a fun weekend.  Resources and references: Utah officials unveil site for 1,300-bed homeless campus after long, secretive search [Utah State Dispatch]  Save Our Canyons' Roadless Rule impact map and how to give public comment SLC Schnauzer Meetup Salt Lake Greek Festival The American Southwest at Jordan Landing For more of our reporting on the new homeless campus, look here and here. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC A 1,300-bed homeless campus is coming to Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the unusual location. Plus, weigh in on a rule impacting our canyons, and ideas for a fun weekend. 

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]]> 2100 How High Is Your Great Salt Lake Panic? Scientists warn of toxic dust storms; wind blowing arsenic from the exposed bed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake into the Salt Lake Valley. Host Ali Vallarta and Great Salt Lake organizer for Stewardship Utah Chandler Rosenberg dive into the latest update and do some mythbusting. Attend a Water Talk to contribute to the state’s 2026 Water Plan. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Scientists warn of toxic dust storms; wind blowing arsenic from the exposed bed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake into the Salt Lake Valley. Host Ali Vallarta and Great Salt Lake organizer for Stewardship Utah Chandler Rosenberg dive into the latest update and do some mythbusting. Attend a Water Talk to contribute to the state’s 2026 Water Plan. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Scientists warn of toxic dust storms; wind blowing arsenic from the exposed bed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake into the Salt Lake Valley. Host Ali Vallarta and Great Salt Lake organizer for Stewardship Utah Chandler Rosenberg dive into the latest update and do some mythbusting.

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]]> 1383 No Friday Execution, U of U Parking Idea, Library Card Discounts The Utah Supreme Court called off the execution of Ralph Menzies, which was scheduled for Friday. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what's next for the death penalty in Utah. Plus, the University of Utah gets skewered over parking, local discounts with your library card, and rooftop theater.  Resources and references: Ralph Menzies’ execution called off by Utah Supreme Court days before he was set to die by firing squad [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our show on the last execution Utah carried out [City Cast Salt Lake]  U of U sparks controversy with new policy designed to fix parking issue [ABC 4] SLC Library Card discounts Curbside Theater Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Jared Maish, the executive chef of Spencer's Steaks and Chops, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Utah Supreme Court called off the execution of Ralph Menzies, which was scheduled for Friday. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what's next for the death penalty in Utah. Plus, the University of Utah gets skewered over parking, local discounts with your library card, and rooftop theater.  Resources and references: Ralph Menzies’ execution called off by Utah Supreme Court days before he was set to die by firing squad [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our show on the last execution Utah carried out [City Cast Salt Lake]  U of U sparks controversy with new policy designed to fix parking issue [ABC 4] SLC Library Card discounts Curbside Theater Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Jared Maish, the executive chef of Spencer's Steaks and Chops, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health The Utah Supreme Court called off the execution of Ralph Menzies, which was scheduled for Friday. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what's next for the death penalty in Utah. Plus, the University of Utah gets skewered over parking, local discounts with your library card, and rooftop theater. 

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]]> 1929 Your Guide to September 2025 in Salt Lake With Labor Day behind us, we are on our way to fall. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of September in Salt Lake, from witnessing a global wildlife phenomenon, to picking up free birth control, and perfect tomatoes. If you can’t make it to the ICE awareness training, check out our guide on what to do if you see ICE in SLC. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our sponsors, Canyon View Credit Union, Utah State Fair, Harmons, Venture Out, Nature and Human Health, Cozy Earth, and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast With Labor Day behind us, we are on our way to fall. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of September in Salt Lake, from witnessing a global wildlife phenomenon, to picking up free birth control, and perfect tomatoes. If you can’t make it to the ICE awareness training, check out our guide on what to do if you see ICE in SLC. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our sponsors, Canyon View Credit Union, Utah State Fair, Harmons, Venture Out, Nature and Human Health, Cozy Earth, and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. With Labor Day behind us, we are on our way to fall. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of September in Salt Lake, from witnessing a global wildlife phenomenon, to picking up free birth control, and perfect tomatoes. If you can’t make it to the ICE awareness training, check out our guide on what to do if you see ICE in SLC.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 2093 No More I-15 Expansion, LDS Women Go Sleeveless, Thai Tea Custard The I-15 expansion in Salt Lake City is canceled — kinda. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the good news for Rose Park residents. Plus, LDS women can go sleeveless now, a new ice cream spot, and flu shots are here. Resources and references: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] UDOT scales back plans to widen I-15 in SLC but aims to add lanes to Legacy Parkway [Salt Lake Tribune]  Dozens of Provo residents face relocation as UDOT plans eminent domain for rail project [FOX 13]  Mormon women can wear new sacred undergarments. Some wonder: Why now? [NPR] What’s Next for Unions After Legislative Attacks? [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The I-15 expansion in Salt Lake City is canceled — kinda. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the good news for Rose Park residents. Plus, LDS women can go sleeveless now, a new ice cream spot, and flu shots are here. Resources and references: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] UDOT scales back plans to widen I-15 in SLC but aims to add lanes to Legacy Parkway [Salt Lake Tribune]  Dozens of Provo residents face relocation as UDOT plans eminent domain for rail project [FOX 13]  Mormon women can wear new sacred undergarments. Some wonder: Why now? [NPR] What’s Next for Unions After Legislative Attacks? [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The I-15 expansion in Salt Lake City is canceled — kinda. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the good news for Rose Park residents. Plus, LDS women can go sleeveless now, a new ice cream spot, and flu shots are here.

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]]> 2215 Where Salt Lakers Are Lining Up to Shop What is Aritzia, and why is there fanfare for the store’s opening today at Fashion Place Mall? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. This episode first aired on April 23, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What is Aritzia, and why is there fanfare for the store’s opening today at Fashion Place Mall? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. This episode first aired on April 23, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair What is Aritzia, and why is there fanfare for the store’s opening today at Fashion Place Mall? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style.


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]]> 1382 Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? A judge has ruled the Utah Legislature must redraw the boundaries of its four congressional districts. Host Ali Vallarta asks former congressman Ben McAdams, a lawyer and the last Democrat to hold federal office in Utah, what comes next and who might run for new seats. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A judge has ruled the Utah Legislature must redraw the boundaries of its four congressional districts. Host Ali Vallarta asks former congressman Ben McAdams, a lawyer and the last Democrat to hold federal office in Utah, what comes next and who might run for new seats. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair A judge has ruled the Utah Legislature must redraw the boundaries of its four congressional districts. Host Ali Vallarta asks former congressman Ben McAdams, a lawyer and the last Democrat to hold federal office in Utah, what comes next and who might run for new seats.

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]]> 1516 Dog Parks & Patios, Cutest Pets for Adoption, New Window Shopping It’s your furry news roundup! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez investigate Salt Lake’s best dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and four pups you should adopt tomorrow. Plus, a local block comes back to life and the year’s best symphony is Sept. 23. Resources and references: Follow Ali’s every park journey. The full list of dog-friendly patios. Adopt Cash, Ace Bailey, Magnus, and Platter. Is Dog Pee Worse Than Deer Pee in the Watershed? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get tickets to Celebración Sinfónica. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s your furry news roundup! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez investigate Salt Lake’s best dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and four pups you should adopt tomorrow. Plus, a local block comes back to life and the year’s best symphony is Sept. 23. Resources and references: Follow Ali’s every park journey. The full list of dog-friendly patios. Adopt Cash, Ace Bailey, Magnus, and Platter. Is Dog Pee Worse Than Deer Pee in the Watershed? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get tickets to Celebración Sinfónica. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more It’s your furry news roundup! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez investigate Salt Lake’s best dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and four pups you should adopt tomorrow. Plus, a local block comes back to life and the year’s best symphony is Sept. 23.

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]]> 2191 Utah ‘Solved’ Homelessness in 2015. What Happened? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Homelessness in Utah is up 18% over the past year. But 10 years ago, our state made national news for solving chronic homelessness. Executive producer Emily Means asks Michelle Flynn, executive director of The Road Home, what changed and whether we ever actually earned that headline. Dig into Utah's new homeless report with us. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Homelessness in Utah is up 18% over the past year. But 10 years ago, our state made national news for solving chronic homelessness. Executive producer Emily Means asks Michelle Flynn, executive director of The Road Home, what changed and whether we ever actually earned that headline. Dig into Utah's new homeless report with us. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Homelessness in Utah is up 18% over the past year. But 10 years ago, our state made national news for solving chronic homelessness. Executive producer Emily Means asks Michelle Flynn, executive director of The Road Home, what changed and whether we ever actually earned that headline.

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]]> 1684 Everybody Hates Live Nation, Utah Rankings for Women, Trisha Paytas Gets Local https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Live Nation is tightening its grip on Salt Lake City. Is it a bellwether for the new Sports & Entertainment District downtown? Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Shireen Ghrobani dive into it. Plus, Utah ranks worst for women, a party to reduce food waste, and what Trisha Paytas and West Valley Arts have in common.  Vote for City Cast Salt Lake for best podcast in the Best of Utah!  Resources and references: SEG to build new 6,000-seat venue in new Downtown entertainment district [Building Salt Lake] We continue to be ranked as the worst state for women’s equality – 11 years running [Utah News Dispatch] Check out West Valley City’s Hunchback of Notre Dame WasteLess Solutions Second Chance Dance (promo code: citycast for $20 off) Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Live Nation is tightening its grip on Salt Lake City. Is it a bellwether for the new Sports & Entertainment District downtown? Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Shireen Ghrobani dive into it. Plus, Utah ranks worst for women, a party to reduce food waste, and what Trisha Paytas and West Valley Arts have in common.  Vote for City Cast Salt Lake for best podcast in the Best of Utah!  Resources and references: SEG to build new 6,000-seat venue in new Downtown entertainment district [Building Salt Lake] We continue to be ranked as the worst state for women’s equality – 11 years running [Utah News Dispatch] Check out West Valley City’s Hunchback of Notre Dame WasteLess Solutions Second Chance Dance (promo code: citycast for $20 off) Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Live Nation is tightening its grip on Salt Lake City. Is it a bellwether for the new Sports & Entertainment District downtown? Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Shireen Ghrobani dive into it. Plus, Utah ranks worst for women, a party to reduce food waste, and what Trisha Paytas and West Valley Arts have in common. 

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]]> 2124 Did Utahns Pioneer Supplement Culture? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah is the nation’s dietary supplement capital, with over 300 nutraceutical companies headquartered here, raking in over $16 billion. Host Ali Vallarta asks Danielle Masterson, editor of the NutraIngredients news site, how the heck that happened. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah is the nation’s dietary supplement capital, with over 300 nutraceutical companies headquartered here, raking in over $16 billion. Host Ali Vallarta asks Danielle Masterson, editor of the NutraIngredients news site, how the heck that happened. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Utah is the nation’s dietary supplement capital, with over 300 nutraceutical companies headquartered here, raking in over $16 billion. Host Ali Vallarta asks Danielle Masterson, editor of the NutraIngredients news site, how the heck that happened.

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]]> 1104 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Local and state leaders want to expand the Salt Lake County Jail as a way to improve public safety and keep offenders off the streets. But is that the best use of our money? Executive producer Emily Means asks public defender and Democratic Rep. Grant Miller what's on his funding wishlist instead of more jail beds. Check out the Salt Lake County jail dashboard. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Local and state leaders want to expand the Salt Lake County Jail as a way to improve public safety and keep offenders off the streets. But is that the best use of our money? Executive producer Emily Means asks public defender and Democratic Rep. Grant Miller what's on his funding wishlist instead of more jail beds. Check out the Salt Lake County jail dashboard. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Local and state leaders want to expand the Salt Lake County Jail as a way to improve public safety and keep offenders off the streets. But is that the best use of our money? Executive producer Emily Means asks public defender and Democratic Rep. Grant Miller what's on his funding wishlist instead of more jail beds.

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]]> 1984 Celeb Support for Main Street, New Bars, Shoe Repair Speakeasy Salt Lakers have raised over $430,000 for workers affected by the Main Street fire. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria cover all the Salt Lake food news that’s fit to print, from the plan to rebuild Main to a cute weekend speakeasy in a shoe repair store. Resources and references: SLC bar owner says firefighters cleared his building to reopen after grease fire — then the roof went up in flames [Salt Lake Tribune] Speakeasy nights at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favo  r. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lakers have raised over $430,000 for workers affected by the Main Street fire. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria cover all the Salt Lake food news that’s fit to print, from the plan to rebuild Main to a cute weekend speakeasy in a shoe repair store. Resources and references: SLC bar owner says firefighters cleared his building to reopen after grease fire — then the roof went up in flames [Salt Lake Tribune] Speakeasy nights at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favo  r. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Salt Lakers have raised over $430,000 for workers affected by the Main Street fire. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria cover all the Salt Lake food news that’s fit to print, from the plan to rebuild Main to a cute weekend speakeasy in a shoe repair store.

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]]> 2114 How Will Utah Transit Change Before the 2034 Olympics? Could we get a train to Park City? Will fare-free transit ever happen? How do the 'burbs get bus stops? With the 2034 Olympics on the horizon, some big transit investments are coming down the track. Executive producer Emily Means asks Utah Transit Authority executive director Jay Fox what's on the horizon for the Salt Lake Valley's public transportation system.  We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Could we get a train to Park City? Will fare-free transit ever happen? How do the 'burbs get bus stops? With the 2034 Olympics on the horizon, some big transit investments are coming down the track. Executive producer Emily Means asks Utah Transit Authority executive director Jay Fox what's on the horizon for the Salt Lake Valley's public transportation system.  We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Could we get a train to Park City? Will fare-free transit ever happen? How do the 'burbs get bus stops? With the 2034 Olympics on the horizon, some big transit investments are coming down the track. Executive producer Emily Means asks Utah Transit Authority executive director Jay Fox what's on the horizon for the Salt Lake Valley's public transportation system. 

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]]> 1750 Homelessness Blame Game, LDS Chatbot, Tiny Art Show Homelessness is up across the state, and local and state electeds are beefing over it. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down the data and discuss the showdown. Plus, an LDS chatbot for your existential questions, queer bachata, and a tiny art show. Resources and references: Donate to the Main Street fire employee assistance fund. Vote for us in the Best of Utah  It’s no human bishop, but LDSBot is here to chat about faith [KUER] Are Salt Lakers Using AI Responsibly? [City Cast Salt Lake] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Homelessness is up across the state, and local and state electeds are beefing over it. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down the data and discuss the showdown. Plus, an LDS chatbot for your existential questions, queer bachata, and a tiny art show. Resources and references: Donate to the Main Street fire employee assistance fund. Vote for us in the Best of Utah  It’s no human bishop, but LDSBot is here to chat about faith [KUER] Are Salt Lakers Using AI Responsibly? [City Cast Salt Lake] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Homelessness is up across the state, and local and state electeds are beefing over it. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down the data and discuss the showdown. Plus, an LDS chatbot for your existential questions, queer bachata, and a tiny art show.

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]]> 2475 LDS Dating Culture, According to an Insider What's it like to date as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? A new dating show on YouTube pulls back the curtain. Executive producer Emily Means asks culture writer and Hivemind podcast host Meg Walter what "The Altar" and “Provo’s Most Eligible” get right about LDS dating culture.   We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What's it like to date as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? A new dating show on YouTube pulls back the curtain. Executive producer Emily Means asks culture writer and Hivemind podcast host Meg Walter what "The Altar" and “Provo’s Most Eligible” get right about LDS dating culture.   We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out What's it like to date as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? A new dating show on YouTube pulls back the curtain. Executive producer Emily Means asks culture writer and Hivemind podcast host Meg Walter what "The Altar" and “Provo’s Most Eligible” get right about LDS dating culture.  

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]]> 1292 What’s Next for Downtown SLC After Main Street Fire? A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown. Resources and references: $5 million in damages as investigation begins into downtown Salt Lake City fire [FOX 13] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake]  Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund [Downtown Alliance] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown. Resources and references: $5 million in damages as investigation begins into downtown Salt Lake City fire [FOX 13] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake]  Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund [Downtown Alliance] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown.

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]]> 1167 Are You Voting Today? Gas Station Petting Zoo, Peach Season It’s Primary Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake Contributor Chandler Rosenberg assess the vibes and round up everything you need to know. Plus, Reddit’s burning questions about the 801, a new farmers market, and a delicious seasonal treat.  Resources and references: 3 key primary races to watch in Salt Lake County [Axios Salt Lake City]  Utah’s local primary elections are coming soon and, with new laws, have tight deadlines [Utah News Dispatch] Check out our Primary Election Day Explainer [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s Primary Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake Contributor Chandler Rosenberg assess the vibes and round up everything you need to know. Plus, Reddit’s burning questions about the 801, a new farmers market, and a delicious seasonal treat.  Resources and references: 3 key primary races to watch in Salt Lake County [Axios Salt Lake City]  Utah’s local primary elections are coming soon and, with new laws, have tight deadlines [Utah News Dispatch] Check out our Primary Election Day Explainer [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more It’s Primary Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake Contributor Chandler Rosenberg assess the vibes and round up everything you need to know. Plus, Reddit’s burning questions about the 801, a new farmers market, and a delicious seasonal treat. 

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]]> 2035 AI in Utah Schools, Parents' Rights Movement, Lunch Debt The kids are back to school next week, and we cram a year’s worth of learning into one episode! Host Ali Vallarta asks Jordan School District superintendent Anthony Godfrey the plan for Chat GPT, the cell phone ban, school lunch debt, and so much more. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The kids are back to school next week, and we cram a year’s worth of learning into one episode! Host Ali Vallarta asks Jordan School District superintendent Anthony Godfrey the plan for Chat GPT, the cell phone ban, school lunch debt, and so much more. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out The kids are back to school next week, and we cram a year’s worth of learning into one episode! Host Ali Vallarta asks Jordan School District superintendent Anthony Godfrey the plan for Chat GPT, the cell phone ban, school lunch debt, and so much more.

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]]> 1544 Senate Leader Abuse of Power? Utah Lake Ads, New Dinner Spot The story about Utah Senate President Stuart Adams initiating a change to a law to protect his own relative accused of rape has gone national. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke break down his explosive reporting. Plus, wacky ads for Utah Lake, a hometown hero returns, and BYU’s new immigration course. ⁠Vote for us⁠ for best local podcast in Best of Utah! Resources and references: ⁠Utah’s Senate president prompted law change that helped a teen charged with child rape⁠ [Salt Lake Tribune]  ⁠Irreverent campaign highlights why 'Utah Lake is My Lake'⁠ [Fox 13]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠daily morning newsletter⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠@CityCastSLC⁠.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for⁠ podcast and newsletter ads⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠The Shop⁠ ⁠Stein Eriksen⁠ ⁠Salt Lake Sewciety⁠ ⁠Workshopslc.com⁠ - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. ⁠Live Crude⁠ - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The story about Utah Senate President Stuart Adams initiating a change to a law to protect his own relative accused of rape has gone national. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke break down his explosive reporting. Plus, wacky ads for Utah Lake, a hometown hero returns, and BYU’s new immigration course. ⁠Vote for us⁠ for best local podcast in Best of Utah! Resources and references: ⁠Utah’s Senate president prompted law change that helped a teen charged with child rape⁠ [Salt Lake Tribune]  ⁠Irreverent campaign highlights why 'Utah Lake is My Lake'⁠ [Fox 13]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our ⁠daily morning newsletter⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠@CityCastSLC⁠.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for⁠ podcast and newsletter ads⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠The Shop⁠ ⁠Stein Eriksen⁠ ⁠Salt Lake Sewciety⁠ ⁠Workshopslc.com⁠ - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. ⁠Live Crude⁠ - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The story about Utah Senate President Stuart Adams initiating a change to a law to protect his own relative accused of rape has gone national. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke break down his explosive reporting. Plus, wacky ads for Utah Lake, a hometown hero returns, and BYU’s new immigration course.

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]]> 2232 Is St. George the Florida of Utah? If someone asked you to describe St. George, Utah, what would you say? A sunny land of retirement villas? A golf course haven with limited water? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Contributor Shireen Ghorbani explore a different moniker: the Florida of Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast If someone asked you to describe St. George, Utah, what would you say? A sunny land of retirement villas? A golf course haven with limited water? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Contributor Shireen Ghorbani explore a different moniker: the Florida of Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety If someone asked you to describe St. George, Utah, what would you say? A sunny land of retirement villas? A golf course haven with limited water? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Contributor Shireen Ghorbani explore a different moniker: the Florida of Utah.

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]]> 1519 Are Salt Lakers Using AI Responsibly? Utah leaders want to turn the state into an AI powerhouse. But do they know what AI really is? Host Ali Vallarta asks technology anthropologist Bree Jones what we get wrong about artificial intelligence and how we could use it to solve real Salt Lake problems. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah leaders want to turn the state into an AI powerhouse. But do they know what AI really is? Host Ali Vallarta asks technology anthropologist Bree Jones what we get wrong about artificial intelligence and how we could use it to solve real Salt Lake problems. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Utah leaders want to turn the state into an AI powerhouse. But do they know what AI really is? Host Ali Vallarta asks technology anthropologist Bree Jones what we get wrong about artificial intelligence and how we could use it to solve real Salt Lake problems.

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]]> 1659 New Mural on ‘The Whale,' Homelessness Lawsuit, $35 Date Night The Utah Supreme Court just ruled on homelessness in our city. What does that mean for you? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the concerns. Plus, what people get wrong about SLC, a new mural on the 9th and 9th whale, and some discount shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the 9th & 9th whale mural survey. Utah Supreme Court backs dismissal of case claiming Salt Lake City isn’t enforcing anti-camping laws [Utah News Dispatch] $35 floor seats at the Utah Symphony and Opera Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Utah Supreme Court just ruled on homelessness in our city. What does that mean for you? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the concerns. Plus, what people get wrong about SLC, a new mural on the 9th and 9th whale, and some discount shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the 9th & 9th whale mural survey. Utah Supreme Court backs dismissal of case claiming Salt Lake City isn’t enforcing anti-camping laws [Utah News Dispatch] $35 floor seats at the Utah Symphony and Opera Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more The Utah Supreme Court just ruled on homelessness in our city. What does that mean for you? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the concerns. Plus, what people get wrong about SLC, a new mural on the 9th and 9th whale, and some discount shoutouts.


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]]> 2349 Tan France on Being a Real Salt Laker If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Tan France is Salt Lake's most famous neighbor! The "Queer Eye" star has lived in Utah for almost two decades, and like any good local, he has strong opinions on what he loves and loathes about his city. France joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on his hottest SLC takes and why he loves the 801. This episode first aired June 10, 2024 Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Tan France is Salt Lake's most famous neighbor! The "Queer Eye" star has lived in Utah for almost two decades, and like any good local, he has strong opinions on what he loves and loathes about his city. France joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on his hottest SLC takes and why he loves the 801. This episode first aired June 10, 2024 Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 


Tan France is Salt Lake's most famous neighbor! The "Queer Eye" star has lived in Utah for almost two decades, and like any good local, he has strong opinions on what he loves and loathes about his city. France joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on his hottest SLC takes and why he loves the 801.


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]]> 1643 801 Day Celebration, LDS Temple Backlash, Gourmet Fast Causal Happy 801 Day, Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen count down their favorite things about our city. Plus, Heber residents push back against a new church, a cute new avalanche pup, and gourmet fast casual.  Resources and references: Residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court [KPCW] Updated guidance on banned books in Utah schools: you own it, you can bring it [KUER] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Happy 801 Day, Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen count down their favorite things about our city. Plus, Heber residents push back against a new church, a cute new avalanche pup, and gourmet fast casual.  Resources and references: Residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court [KPCW] Updated guidance on banned books in Utah schools: you own it, you can bring it [KUER] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Happy 801 Day, Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen count down their favorite things about our city. Plus, Heber residents push back against a new church, a cute new avalanche pup, and gourmet fast casual. 

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]]> 2278 Your Guide to August 2025 in Salt Lake August is hotter than Hades, but host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made a very cool guide to the month in Salt Lake. From a Salt Lake icon’s goodbye party to what to eat and drink, and even some ideas to deepen your role in the community, we've got you covered. And, if you do go watch SLC librarians “turn the page,” get primed with our episode on the city’s prized Audubon book. Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Tracy Aviary. We’re also powered by our Neighbors, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast August is hotter than Hades, but host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made a very cool guide to the month in Salt Lake. From a Salt Lake icon’s goodbye party to what to eat and drink, and even some ideas to deepen your role in the community, we've got you covered. And, if you do go watch SLC librarians “turn the page,” get primed with our episode on the city’s prized Audubon book. Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Tracy Aviary. We’re also powered by our Neighbors, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. August is hotter than Hades, but host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made a very cool guide to the month in Salt Lake. From a Salt Lake icon’s goodbye party to what to eat and drink, and even some ideas to deepen your role in the community, we've got you covered. And, if you do go watch SLC librarians “turn the page,” get primed with our episode on the city’s prized Audubon book.

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]]> 1987 Utah’s Big Pivot on Public Lands Utah Republicans are hell-bent on taking control of our public lands. But nearly 100 years ago, federal management of those lands was actually a Utah idea! Host Ali Vallarta asks public lands historian Ben Kiser why the state's tune changed on the issue. Resources and references: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake] What Utah Lands Are at Risk Under Mike Lee’s Newest Bill? [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Republicans are hell-bent on taking control of our public lands. But nearly 100 years ago, federal management of those lands was actually a Utah idea! Host Ali Vallarta asks public lands historian Ben Kiser why the state's tune changed on the issue. Resources and references: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake] What Utah Lands Are at Risk Under Mike Lee’s Newest Bill? [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Utah Republicans are hell-bent on taking control of our public lands. But nearly 100 years ago, federal management of those lands was actually a Utah idea! Host Ali Vallarta asks public lands historian Ben Kiser why the state's tune changed on the issue.

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]]> 1586 Millcreek Fire Aftermath, 801 Day Game, Utah's 'F' for Quality of Life? A massive fire devastated a Millcreek neighborhood this weekend, displacing about 50 residents. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, Utah gets an "F" for quality of life, documenting Wasatch wildlife, and Bear Lake milkshakes.  Resources and references: 'It's a mass tragedy.' Several Millcreek residents to be permanently displaced after fire [FOX 13] Salt Lake City was cited for weeds on land it owns in Millcreek days before mowing there sparked apartments fire [Salt Lake Tribune] Help residents displaced by the Millcreek fire. Top States for Business These states are America’s worst for quality of life in 2025 [CNBC] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A massive fire devastated a Millcreek neighborhood this weekend, displacing about 50 residents. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, Utah gets an "F" for quality of life, documenting Wasatch wildlife, and Bear Lake milkshakes.  Resources and references: 'It's a mass tragedy.' Several Millcreek residents to be permanently displaced after fire [FOX 13] Salt Lake City was cited for weeds on land it owns in Millcreek days before mowing there sparked apartments fire [Salt Lake Tribune] Help residents displaced by the Millcreek fire. Top States for Business These states are America’s worst for quality of life in 2025 [CNBC] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC A massive fire devastated a Millcreek neighborhood this weekend, displacing about 50 residents. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, Utah gets an "F" for quality of life, documenting Wasatch wildlife, and Bear Lake milkshakes. 

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]]> 2066 Unwritten Rules for Living in the 801 Do you live in the 801 aka the Salt Lake Valley? Here’s what you need to know. Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez lay down the unofficial rules for thriving in Small Lake City.  This episode first aired May 8, 2023. Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Do you live in the 801 aka the Salt Lake Valley? Here’s what you need to know. Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez lay down the unofficial rules for thriving in Small Lake City.  This episode first aired May 8, 2023. Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Do you live in the 801 aka the Salt Lake Valley? Here’s what you need to know. Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez lay down the unofficial rules for thriving in Small Lake City. 

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]]> 1602 Something Stinks in Ogden, Public Lands Chaos, Gym Lake City What’s that horrible smell plaguing Ogden? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger dive into a neighborhood nightmare. Plus, Utah's public land saga continues, recipes for cherries, and Gym Lake City.  Resources and references: Hikers, bikers no longer need hunting licenses to use Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Utah County [FOX 13] Utah County Helps ICE, Fishing License to Hike, $12 Driving Range [City Cast Salt Lake]  Widespread backlash killed Mike Lee’s plan to sell public lands. Utah state leaders are undeterred. [Salt Lake Tribune] Residents in Ogden struggle with horrible smell coming from abandoned meat shop [Fox 13] Recipe for cherry clafoutis Salt Lake has no shortage of gyms  [Axios]  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What’s that horrible smell plaguing Ogden? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger dive into a neighborhood nightmare. Plus, Utah's public land saga continues, recipes for cherries, and Gym Lake City.  Resources and references: Hikers, bikers no longer need hunting licenses to use Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Utah County [FOX 13] Utah County Helps ICE, Fishing License to Hike, $12 Driving Range [City Cast Salt Lake]  Widespread backlash killed Mike Lee’s plan to sell public lands. Utah state leaders are undeterred. [Salt Lake Tribune] Residents in Ogden struggle with horrible smell coming from abandoned meat shop [Fox 13] Recipe for cherry clafoutis Salt Lake has no shortage of gyms  [Axios]  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC What’s that horrible smell plaguing Ogden? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger dive into a neighborhood nightmare. Plus, Utah's public land saga continues, recipes for cherries, and Gym Lake City. 

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]]> 2298 We Can Have Better Development in SLC. Here’s How. Sometimes it feels like it's small businesses versus developers in Salt Lake City. But is the Milk Block, a new neighborhood hub on 900 South, flipping the switch? Host Ali Vallarta asks Milk Block developer Kathia Dang about her approach to creating spaces for Salt Lake locals. Resources and references: How Can SLC Make More Neighborhoods Like Central 9th? [City Cast Salt Lake] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Sometimes it feels like it's small businesses versus developers in Salt Lake City. But is the Milk Block, a new neighborhood hub on 900 South, flipping the switch? Host Ali Vallarta asks Milk Block developer Kathia Dang about her approach to creating spaces for Salt Lake locals. Resources and references: How Can SLC Make More Neighborhoods Like Central 9th? [City Cast Salt Lake] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Sometimes it feels like it's small businesses versus developers in Salt Lake City. But is the Milk Block, a new neighborhood hub on 900 South, flipping the switch? Host Ali Vallarta asks Milk Block developer Kathia Dang about her approach to creating spaces for Salt Lake locals.

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]]> 1356 Utah Propaganda We’re Not (and Are) Falling For Are you falling for Utah propaganda? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on local propaganda we’ve been sold and what we are and aren't buying into.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Are you falling for Utah propaganda? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on local propaganda we’ve been sold and what we are and aren't buying into.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Are you falling for Utah propaganda? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means share their takes on local propaganda we’ve been sold and what we are and aren't buying into. 

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]]> 1754 Utah County Helps ICE, Fishing License to Hike, $12 Driving Range After hours of public comment, the Utah County Sheriff's Office will enter a partnership with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details of the agreement. Plus, an update on the "No Kings" shooting, fishing licenses to hike, and $12 for a bucket of golf balls.   Resources and references: Listen to our past coverage ‘No Kings’ Shooting Update, Provo vs. SLC, Local HIV Research [City Cast Salt Lake]  Salt Lake City police present case to district attorney's office in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting [FOX 13] Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah County Sheriff’s Office agrees to work with ICE, but says no to labor raids [Salt Lake Tribune] ICE raids disrupt Utah restaurants, fuel fear [Axios Salt Lake]  ‘Guess I Gotta Buy a Fishing Permit.’ Trail Runner Stopped in Utah for Not Having a Hunting or Fishing License [OutdoorLife] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast After hours of public comment, the Utah County Sheriff's Office will enter a partnership with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details of the agreement. Plus, an update on the "No Kings" shooting, fishing licenses to hike, and $12 for a bucket of golf balls.   Resources and references: Listen to our past coverage ‘No Kings’ Shooting Update, Provo vs. SLC, Local HIV Research [City Cast Salt Lake]  Salt Lake City police present case to district attorney's office in deadly 'No Kings' protest shooting [FOX 13] Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah County Sheriff’s Office agrees to work with ICE, but says no to labor raids [Salt Lake Tribune] ICE raids disrupt Utah restaurants, fuel fear [Axios Salt Lake]  ‘Guess I Gotta Buy a Fishing Permit.’ Trail Runner Stopped in Utah for Not Having a Hunting or Fishing License [OutdoorLife] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC After hours of public comment, the Utah County Sheriff's Office will enter a partnership with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details of the agreement. Plus, an update on the "No Kings" shooting, fishing licenses to hike, and $12 for a bucket of golf balls.  

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]]> 2068 Utah Finally Invests in Bikes Hate getting stuck in I-15 traffic? Utah is inching closer toward building out a network of paved trails that will connect the entire state, so someday you may be able to bike from Logan to St. George. Utah Dept. of Transportation Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shift from car-centric commuting and what these investments will bring. This episode originally aired on June 12, 2024. Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Hate getting stuck in I-15 traffic? Utah is inching closer toward building out a network of paved trails that will connect the entire state, so someday you may be able to bike from Logan to St. George. Utah Dept. of Transportation Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shift from car-centric commuting and what these investments will bring. This episode originally aired on June 12, 2024. Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Rocky Mountain Power Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Hate getting stuck in I-15 traffic? Utah is inching closer toward building out a network of paved trails that will connect the entire state, so someday you may be able to bike from Logan to St. George. Utah Dept. of Transportation Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shift from car-centric commuting and what these investments will bring.

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]]> 1335 Is SLC Safer Now? Utah Mammoth Parody Video, Millcreek Canyon Shuttle After six months, how's Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's public safety plan going? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means parse through the latest update. Plus, the Utah Mammoth's cultural commentary, a new Millcreek canyon shuttle, and a must-visit dinosaur booth at the farmers market.   Resources and references: Catch up on Salt Lake City's public safety plan. Utah Mammoth schedule release video Submit a comment about a Millcreek Canyon shuttle Bewitched By Alpacas in Bluffdale Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Workshop SLC - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast After six months, how's Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's public safety plan going? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means parse through the latest update. Plus, the Utah Mammoth's cultural commentary, a new Millcreek canyon shuttle, and a must-visit dinosaur booth at the farmers market.   Resources and references: Catch up on Salt Lake City's public safety plan. Utah Mammoth schedule release video Submit a comment about a Millcreek Canyon shuttle Bewitched By Alpacas in Bluffdale Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Workshop SLC - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC After six months, how's Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's public safety plan going? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means parse through the latest update. Plus, the Utah Mammoth's cultural commentary, a new Millcreek canyon shuttle, and a must-visit dinosaur booth at the farmers market.  

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]]> 2585 The Best Almost Bars for All-Ages Fun  We know you can’t bring your kid to some breweries in Utah, though it’s normal in cities around the country. So, how can you hack it? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to roundup places you can drink and bring your kiddo.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast  We know you can’t bring your kid to some breweries in Utah, though it’s normal in cities around the country. So, how can you hack it? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to roundup places you can drink and bring your kiddo.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety  We know you can’t bring your kid to some breweries in Utah, though it’s normal in cities around the country. So, how can you hack it? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to roundup places you can drink and bring your kiddo. 

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]]> 1331 It’s Hot! Here’s Where To Swim in Salt Lake. It’s hot, hot, hot in this city! So where can you cool off? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger and host Ali Vallarta roundup the best pools around the valley for everyone in your family.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s hot, hot, hot in this city! So where can you cool off? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger and host Ali Vallarta roundup the best pools around the valley for everyone in your family.  Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety It’s hot, hot, hot in this city! So where can you cool off? City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger and host Ali Vallarta roundup the best pools around the valley for everyone in your family. 

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]]> 1532 Summer Food Bucket List, Conveyor Belt Sushi, Saving Lives Should the borscht on 3300 South be served hot or cold? In our food news roundup, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and Host Ali Vallarta put together a summer bucket list of things to eat and drink around the valley, from conveyor belt sushi and a candy complex to restaurants that have stood the test of time.  Resources and references: A look inside Sugar House’s new conveyor belt sushi restaurant [Gastronomic SLC] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Should the borscht on 3300 South be served hot or cold? In our food news roundup, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and Host Ali Vallarta put together a summer bucket list of things to eat and drink around the valley, from conveyor belt sushi and a candy complex to restaurants that have stood the test of time.  Resources and references: A look inside Sugar House’s new conveyor belt sushi restaurant [Gastronomic SLC] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Should the borscht on 3300 South be served hot or cold? In our food news roundup, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and Host Ali Vallarta put together a summer bucket list of things to eat and drink around the valley, from conveyor belt sushi and a candy complex to restaurants that have stood the test of time. 

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]]> 2379 Is SLC Kid Friendly? Mayor Erin Mendenhall has a goal to make Salt Lake City more family friendly. But what does that even mean? Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the ways SLC already is for kids and share some big ideas.  Resources and references: The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers [City Cast Salt Lake]  Bizarre AI Streets Story, New Utah Rankings, Free Slurpees Today [City Cast Salt Lake]   Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Mayor Erin Mendenhall has a goal to make Salt Lake City more family friendly. But what does that even mean? Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the ways SLC already is for kids and share some big ideas.  Resources and references: The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers [City Cast Salt Lake]  Bizarre AI Streets Story, New Utah Rankings, Free Slurpees Today [City Cast Salt Lake]   Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake Sewciety Mayor Erin Mendenhall has a goal to make Salt Lake City more family friendly. But what does that even mean? Salt Lake City School Board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the ways SLC already is for kids and share some big ideas. 

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]]> 1260 Bizarre AI Streets Story, New Utah Rankings, Free Slurpees Today Is AI responsible for taking away SLC's power to make its streets safer? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg dive into the controversial story. Plus, Utah power rankings, hummingbird sightseeing, and free Slurpees!   Resources and references: Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away [Building Salt Lake]   Utah ranked as the 9th most expensive housing market in the country in 2024 [Kem C. Gardner]  Connections and Collaborations: How Civic Participation Plugs Into Social Capital [Utah Foundation] Utah jumps two spots in chemical releases, EPA says. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Is AI responsible for taking away SLC's power to make its streets safer? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg dive into the controversial story. Plus, Utah power rankings, hummingbird sightseeing, and free Slurpees!   Resources and references: Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away [Building Salt Lake]   Utah ranked as the 9th most expensive housing market in the country in 2024 [Kem C. Gardner]  Connections and Collaborations: How Civic Participation Plugs Into Social Capital [Utah Foundation] Utah jumps two spots in chemical releases, EPA says. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Is AI responsible for taking away SLC's power to make its streets safer? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg dive into the controversial story. Plus, Utah power rankings, hummingbird sightseeing, and free Slurpees!  

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]]> 2557 Utah Fights Pornhub It’s been two years since Utah sent Pornhub packing in protest of a law that the U.S. Supreme Court just ok’d! The man to blame? State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross). Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight?  This episode first aired on May 9, 2023. Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence.  U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s been two years since Utah sent Pornhub packing in protest of a law that the U.S. Supreme Court just ok’d! The man to blame? State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross). Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight?  This episode first aired on May 9, 2023. Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence.  U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union It’s been two years since Utah sent Pornhub packing in protest of a law that the U.S. Supreme Court just ok’d! The man to blame? State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross). Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight? 

This episode first aired on May 9, 2023.

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]]> 1208 Can Utah Manage Overtourism? From Venice to Mexico City, much of the world is protesting overtourism. So how can Utah manage tensions between visitors and locals in hotspots like Moab and Park City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Jennifer Leaver, senior tourism analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of tourism in Utah right now. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast From Venice to Mexico City, much of the world is protesting overtourism. So how can Utah manage tensions between visitors and locals in hotspots like Moab and Park City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Jennifer Leaver, senior tourism analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of tourism in Utah right now. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union From Venice to Mexico City, much of the world is protesting overtourism. So how can Utah manage tensions between visitors and locals in hotspots like Moab and Park City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Jennifer Leaver, senior tourism analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of tourism in Utah right now.

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]]> 1422 A Plan for Ballpark! Hazing at U of U Frat, SLC Lost Streets to AI? The Smith’s Ballpark stadium finally has a game plan! Host Ali Vallarta and Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson discuss the design highlights and construction timeline for the 13.5-acres in the middle of SLC. Plus, the University of Utah shuts down a frat, and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away [Building Salt Lake] See the design for Ballpark NEXT and submit a comment.  Here’s what the University of Utah found to shut down a fraternity: A strip club visit, death videos and more hazing [Salt Lake Tribune] Book a coffee appointment with Joe the Barista.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Smith’s Ballpark stadium finally has a game plan! Host Ali Vallarta and Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson discuss the design highlights and construction timeline for the 13.5-acres in the middle of SLC. Plus, the University of Utah shuts down a frat, and local shoutouts.  Resources and references: Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away [Building Salt Lake] See the design for Ballpark NEXT and submit a comment.  Here’s what the University of Utah found to shut down a fraternity: A strip club visit, death videos and more hazing [Salt Lake Tribune] Book a coffee appointment with Joe the Barista.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more The Smith’s Ballpark stadium finally has a game plan! Host Ali Vallarta and Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson discuss the design highlights and construction timeline for the 13.5-acres in the middle of SLC. Plus, the University of Utah shuts down a frat, and local shoutouts. 


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]]> 2006 Everybody Hates Mike Lee? Sen. Mike Lee has been getting dragged in the news recently. One, for trying to sell public lands, and two, for his tweets about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker. But one Salt Laker has made it her mission to make life hard for Utah's senior senator. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rosie Card what her goal is as Lee's number one troll. Listen for more on Lee's so-far unsuccessful push to sell Utah's public lands. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Sen. Mike Lee has been getting dragged in the news recently. One, for trying to sell public lands, and two, for his tweets about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker. But one Salt Laker has made it her mission to make life hard for Utah's senior senator. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rosie Card what her goal is as Lee's number one troll. Listen for more on Lee's so-far unsuccessful push to sell Utah's public lands. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Sen. Mike Lee has been getting dragged in the news recently. One, for trying to sell public lands, and two, for his tweets about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker. But one Salt Laker has made it her mission to make life hard for Utah's senior senator. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rosie Card what her goal is as Lee's number one troll.

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]]> 1351 Which City Should Salt Lakers Visit This Summer? All 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Portland) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown, judged by Ali Vallarta, to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing the best of the best of what their city has to offer. Did your city win? Take our interactive quiz to see which city best fits YOUR vibe! Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode: Stein Eriksen Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast All 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Portland) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown, judged by Ali Vallarta, to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing the best of the best of what their city has to offer. Did your city win? Take our interactive quiz to see which city best fits YOUR vibe! Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode: Stein Eriksen Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC All 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Portland) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown, judged by Ali Vallarta, to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing the best of the best of what their city has to offer. Did your city win?

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]]> 2745 Parking Rates Go Up, Fireworks Fire Season, Best of Jordan Clarkson We're heading into a holiday weekend, but the news won't let up. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest stories of the week, from Salt Lake City's downtown parking prices to Jordan Clarkson's departure from the Utah Jazz.  Resources and references: What Utah Lands Are at Risk Under Mike Lee’s Newest Bill? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake County fireworks page Salt Lake City parking updates Every Park SLC Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stein Eriksen Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast We're heading into a holiday weekend, but the news won't let up. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest stories of the week, from Salt Lake City's downtown parking prices to Jordan Clarkson's departure from the Utah Jazz.  Resources and references: What Utah Lands Are at Risk Under Mike Lee’s Newest Bill? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake County fireworks page Salt Lake City parking updates Every Park SLC Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stein Eriksen We're heading into a holiday weekend, but the news won't let up. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest stories of the week, from Salt Lake City's downtown parking prices to Jordan Clarkson's departure from the Utah Jazz. 

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]]> 2321 Your Guide to July 2025 in Salt Lake July is a month of Utah holidays, from the 4th to Pie & Beer aka Pioneer Day — but do you know about Summerween? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cold local treats to the rowdiest parade. If you do plan to hit the races, listen to our deep dive on horse gambling in Utah. Everything you need to know about 801 Day 2025 at the Gallivan Center. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Canyon View Credit Union, Stein Eriksen, Workshop SLC, and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about the  sponsors of this July 1st  episode: Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast July is a month of Utah holidays, from the 4th to Pie & Beer aka Pioneer Day — but do you know about Summerween? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cold local treats to the rowdiest parade. If you do plan to hit the races, listen to our deep dive on horse gambling in Utah. Everything you need to know about 801 Day 2025 at the Gallivan Center. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Canyon View Credit Union, Stein Eriksen, Workshop SLC, and Live Crude. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about the  sponsors of this July 1st  episode: Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC July is a month of Utah holidays, from the 4th to Pie & Beer aka Pioneer Day — but do you know about Summerween? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cold local treats to the rowdiest parade. If you do plan to hit the races, listen to our deep dive on horse gambling in Utah.

Everything you need to know about 801 Day 2025 at the Gallivan Center.

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]]> 2013 Housing, Immigration, and Activists with Salt Lake's New Rep It's a great time to remind you that we have a Salt Lake County government, because the county council just got a new member! Host Ali Vallarta asks Council Member Jiro Johnson about his approach to Salt Lake's biggest issues: criminal justice, homelessness, and growth. Plus, his thoughts on the relationship between activists and electeds. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 30 episode: Stein Eriksen Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It's a great time to remind you that we have a Salt Lake County government, because the county council just got a new member! Host Ali Vallarta asks Council Member Jiro Johnson about his approach to Salt Lake's biggest issues: criminal justice, homelessness, and growth. Plus, his thoughts on the relationship between activists and electeds. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 30 episode: Stein Eriksen It's a great time to remind you that we have a Salt Lake County government, because the county council just got a new member! Host Ali Vallarta asks Council Member Jiro Johnson about his approach to Salt Lake's biggest issues: criminal justice, homelessness, and growth. Plus, his thoughts on the relationship between activists and electeds.

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]]> 1710 ICE Targets U of U Nursing Student, SLC Construction Woes, Summer Ice Skating A University of Utah student spent 15 days in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Colorado. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham deconstruct the story. Plus, the construction nightmare in Sugar House and some picks for your weekend. Resources and references: University of Utah student arrested by ICE says 15 days in detention were ‘hardest of my life’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Bruges' reel about construction in Sugar House [Instagram] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 27th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A University of Utah student spent 15 days in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Colorado. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham deconstruct the story. Plus, the construction nightmare in Sugar House and some picks for your weekend. Resources and references: University of Utah student arrested by ICE says 15 days in detention were ‘hardest of my life’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Bruges' reel about construction in Sugar House [Instagram] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 27th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC A University of Utah student spent 15 days in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Colorado. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham deconstruct the story. Plus, the construction nightmare in Sugar House and some picks for your weekend.

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]]> 2378 What Utah Lands Are at Risk Under Mike Lee’s Newest Bill? Did Sen. Mike Lee solve the nation's partisan divide by sponsoring a bill everyone hates? Kate Groetzinger, City Cast contributor and Center for Western Priorities communications manager, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why even conservatives dislike Lee's proposal to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public lands in the West. For more on Utah’s public land battles, listen to Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 26th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did Sen. Mike Lee solve the nation's partisan divide by sponsoring a bill everyone hates? Kate Groetzinger, City Cast contributor and Center for Western Priorities communications manager, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why even conservatives dislike Lee's proposal to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public lands in the West. For more on Utah’s public land battles, listen to Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 26th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Did Sen. Mike Lee solve the nation's partisan divide by sponsoring a bill everyone hates? Kate Groetzinger, City Cast contributor and Center for Western Priorities communications manager, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why even conservatives dislike Lee's proposal to sell up to 1.2 million acres of public lands in the West.

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]]> 1387 5 Long-Weekend Getaways From SLC Now that it's officially summer, you might be wondering how to swing a weekend getaway. So say hello to your unofficial travel agent: Host Ali Vallarta joins executive producer Emily Means to recommend hops to some of our favorite locations less than a three-hour flight away — plus, what to do when you touch down. Want to hit up the Oregon Coast for a quick trip? Check out this guide from City Cast Portland.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 25th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Now that it's officially summer, you might be wondering how to swing a weekend getaway. So say hello to your unofficial travel agent: Host Ali Vallarta joins executive producer Emily Means to recommend hops to some of our favorite locations less than a three-hour flight away — plus, what to do when you touch down. Want to hit up the Oregon Coast for a quick trip? Check out this guide from City Cast Portland.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 25th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Now that it's officially summer, you might be wondering how to swing a weekend getaway. So say hello to your unofficial travel agent: Host Ali Vallarta joins executive producer Emily Means to recommend hops to some of our favorite locations less than a three-hour flight away — plus, what to do when you touch down.

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]]> 1398 ‘No Kings’ Shooting Update, Provo vs. SLC, Local HIV Research The man arrested after the "No Kings" protest shooting in Salt Lake City has been released from jail. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss that and other updates from the recent public shootings in SLC and West Valley. Plus, the best-run city in the country is in Utah, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Suspect in West Valley City shooting facing 4 aggravated murder charges [FOX 13] Man arrested in connection with shooting during ‘No Kings’ protest released from jail [Utah News Dispatch] New video of Salt Lake City protest shooting appears to contradict police [FOX 13] Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 24th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Stein Eriksen Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The man arrested after the "No Kings" protest shooting in Salt Lake City has been released from jail. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss that and other updates from the recent public shootings in SLC and West Valley. Plus, the best-run city in the country is in Utah, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Suspect in West Valley City shooting facing 4 aggravated murder charges [FOX 13] Man arrested in connection with shooting during ‘No Kings’ protest released from jail [Utah News Dispatch] New video of Salt Lake City protest shooting appears to contradict police [FOX 13] Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the  sponsors of this June 24th episode: ICO Visit Walla Walla Cache Valley Creamery Stein Eriksen Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC The man arrested after the "No Kings" protest shooting in Salt Lake City has been released from jail. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss that and other updates from the recent public shootings in SLC and West Valley. Plus, the best-run city in the country is in Utah, and local shoutouts.

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]]> 2050 Know Your Rights When It Comes to ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has an office for Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada right here in West Valley. So what should you do if you or your neighbor is stopped by them? Host Ali Vallarta asks Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah what your rights are when it comes to ICE and how their power differs from local police. Visit ACLU of Utah’s resource hub for more information about your rights and guidance for institutions. This episode first aired Feb. 3, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has an office for Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada right here in West Valley. So what should you do if you or your neighbor is stopped by them? Host Ali Vallarta asks Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah what your rights are when it comes to ICE and how their power differs from local police. Visit ACLU of Utah’s resource hub for more information about your rights and guidance for institutions. This episode first aired Feb. 3, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has an office for Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada right here in West Valley. So what should you do if you or your neighbor is stopped by them? Host Ali Vallarta asks Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah what your rights are when it comes to ICE and how their power differs from local police.

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]]> 1661 Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This Summer | A City Cast Salt Lake Special https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Ali Vallarta and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 20th episode: Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Ali Vallarta and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 20th episode: Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Ali Vallarta and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes.

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]]> 3579 2 Shootings in Salt Lake, Juneteenth Events, Draper Food Rec It's been a tough week in Salt Lake County, with two shootings at public events resulting in the deaths of four community members. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through the details of both incidents and the questions that remain. Plus, ways to celebrate Juneteenth. Resources and references: In the Wake of Local Shootings, Here’s How To Help [Hey Salt Lake] Submit evidence from the “No Kings” protest to SLC Police Department Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Juneteenth Celebration at The Gateway Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen Utah Black Birthworkers Collective Juneteenth 5K at Mountain View Park Black Physicians of Utah Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed today's interview with Utah Arts Festival executive director Aimee Dunsmore and ONE image creator Mason Fetzer, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It's been a tough week in Salt Lake County, with two shootings at public events resulting in the deaths of four community members. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through the details of both incidents and the questions that remain. Plus, ways to celebrate Juneteenth. Resources and references: In the Wake of Local Shootings, Here’s How To Help [Hey Salt Lake] Submit evidence from the “No Kings” protest to SLC Police Department Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Juneteenth Celebration at The Gateway Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen Utah Black Birthworkers Collective Juneteenth 5K at Mountain View Park Black Physicians of Utah Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed today's interview with Utah Arts Festival executive director Aimee Dunsmore and ONE image creator Mason Fetzer, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST It's been a tough week in Salt Lake County, with two shootings at public events resulting in the deaths of four community members. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through the details of both incidents and the questions that remain. Plus, ways to celebrate Juneteenth.

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]]> 2215 Can Utah Cities Kick ICE Out? Protesters gathered on Saturday in Salt Lake City to chant, “No ICE, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” What can local leaders do to answer that call? Host Ali Vallarta asks Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini how he's thinking about his role in protecting his community from harmful policies. For more discussions about ICE & Mayor Silvestrini: What ICE Can and Can’t Do (Legally) in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] Millcreek Deportation Orders, Another Teacher Union Win, TIME100 Influential Utahn [City Cast Salt Lake] ​​Millcreek Mayor Takes On ICE, Sugar House Pub’s Fate, One Good Bill [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Protesters gathered on Saturday in Salt Lake City to chant, “No ICE, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” What can local leaders do to answer that call? Host Ali Vallarta asks Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini how he's thinking about his role in protecting his community from harmful policies. For more discussions about ICE & Mayor Silvestrini: What ICE Can and Can’t Do (Legally) in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] Millcreek Deportation Orders, Another Teacher Union Win, TIME100 Influential Utahn [City Cast Salt Lake] ​​Millcreek Mayor Takes On ICE, Sugar House Pub’s Fate, One Good Bill [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Stein Eriksen Lodge Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Protesters gathered on Saturday in Salt Lake City to chant, “No ICE, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” What can local leaders do to answer that call? Host Ali Vallarta asks Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini how he's thinking about his role in protecting his community from harmful policies.

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]]> 1557 Shooting at SLC’s ‘No Kings’ Protest. Here’s What We Know. A shooting at the "No Kings" protest on Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City left one person dead. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means assemble the facts and most pressing questions around this horrific end to an otherwise peaceful day. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A shooting at the "No Kings" protest on Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City left one person dead. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means assemble the facts and most pressing questions around this horrific end to an otherwise peaceful day. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A shooting at the "No Kings" protest on Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City left one person dead. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means assemble the facts and most pressing questions around this horrific end to an otherwise peaceful day.

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]]> 973 New SLCo Council Member, Bees Struggle in the ’Burbs, Soapbox Race Salt Lake City has a new county council member. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen connect the dots between your local electeds and controversial federal policies. Plus, Bees baseball struggles in the ‘burbs, $1 book deals, and soapbox racing.    Resources and references: With eye on LA protests, Gov. Cox warns Utah will be ‘overprepared,’ won’t tolerate violence [Utah News Dispatch]  The Salt Lake Bees’ attendance is lagging at their new ballpark. Here’s what the team is doing about it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City has a new county council member. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen connect the dots between your local electeds and controversial federal policies. Plus, Bees baseball struggles in the ‘burbs, $1 book deals, and soapbox racing.    Resources and references: With eye on LA protests, Gov. Cox warns Utah will be ‘overprepared,’ won’t tolerate violence [Utah News Dispatch]  The Salt Lake Bees’ attendance is lagging at their new ballpark. Here’s what the team is doing about it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Salt Lake City has a new county council member. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen connect the dots between your local electeds and controversial federal policies. Plus, Bees baseball struggles in the ‘burbs, $1 book deals, and soapbox racing.   

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]]> 2230 The Four Best Summer 2025 Festivals in Salt Lake It’s summer festival season, and there's a lot to choose from! TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta winnow it down to four events you shouldn’t miss, from strawberries to extreme sports. Plus, tips and tricks to save money and make the most of festival going. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s summer festival season, and there's a lot to choose from! TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta winnow it down to four events you shouldn’t miss, from strawberries to extreme sports. Plus, tips and tricks to save money and make the most of festival going. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden It’s summer festival season, and there's a lot to choose from! TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta winnow it down to four events you shouldn’t miss, from strawberries to extreme sports. Plus, tips and tricks to save money and make the most of festival going.

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]]> 1434 How Growth Imploded Utah's Biggest School District In two years, Utah's largest school district won't even exist. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Rich Stowell, Alpine School District communications director, why things imploded and the lessons for Salt Lake City as we face similar challenges. For more on the Glendale high school debate. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast In two years, Utah's largest school district won't even exist. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Rich Stowell, Alpine School District communications director, why things imploded and the lessons for Salt Lake City as we face similar challenges. For more on the Glendale high school debate. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden In two years, Utah's largest school district won't even exist. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Rich Stowell, Alpine School District communications director, why things imploded and the lessons for Salt Lake City as we face similar challenges.

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]]> 1399 Restaurants for Dads, Why Utah Loves Chains, New Sandwich Truck From chains to Father’s Day ideas, it’s our food news roundup! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta deconstruct Salt Lake’s obsession with fast food chains, make recommendations for dad’s weekend, and reveal a new foodie paradise. For more hidden gems, check out our collab with Salt Lake Sideways. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Brooklynn Kohler, the Director of Alice by Heart, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast From chains to Father’s Day ideas, it’s our food news roundup! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta deconstruct Salt Lake’s obsession with fast food chains, make recommendations for dad’s weekend, and reveal a new foodie paradise. For more hidden gems, check out our collab with Salt Lake Sideways. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Brooklynn Kohler, the Director of Alice by Heart, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. From chains to Father’s Day ideas, it’s our food news roundup! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta deconstruct Salt Lake’s obsession with fast food chains, make recommendations for dad’s weekend, and reveal a new foodie paradise.


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]]> 2148 Getting SLC to a Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Policy What policies should be in place to get Salt Lake City to 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index? Salt Lake City Council Chair Chris Wharton joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about where there is room for improvement. Interested in learning more? Find out how queer Salt Lake really is.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What policies should be in place to get Salt Lake City to 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index? Salt Lake City Council Chair Chris Wharton joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about where there is room for improvement. Interested in learning more? Find out how queer Salt Lake really is.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden What policies should be in place to get Salt Lake City to 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index? Salt Lake City Council Chair Chris Wharton joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about where there is room for improvement.


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]]> 1570 Supreme Court Win for Utah Oil, Nuclear Startups, Deadly Kittens The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled on a Utah project — to mixed reviews. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg share knee-jerk reactions and discuss the potential impacts of the ruling. Plus, what to do when elected officials disappoint you, dangerously cute kittens, and sailing on the Great Salt Lake. Resources and references: Uinta Basin Railway gets green light as Supreme Court narrows scope of environmental law [FOX 13] Utah’s agreement with nuclear startup allows for more than just a test reactor. Here’s what it says. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled on a Utah project — to mixed reviews. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg share knee-jerk reactions and discuss the potential impacts of the ruling. Plus, what to do when elected officials disappoint you, dangerously cute kittens, and sailing on the Great Salt Lake. Resources and references: Uinta Basin Railway gets green light as Supreme Court narrows scope of environmental law [FOX 13] Utah’s agreement with nuclear startup allows for more than just a test reactor. Here’s what it says. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled on a Utah project — to mixed reviews. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg share knee-jerk reactions and discuss the potential impacts of the ruling. Plus, what to do when elected officials disappoint you, dangerously cute kittens, and sailing on the Great Salt Lake.

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]]> 1929 A Utah Drag Queen’s Guide To Pride Month 2025 Host Ali Vallarta asks local drag queen Tara Lipsyncki how to spend Pride Month in Utah, from parties to family friendly shows and cheap ways to celebrate.  Resources and references: The New Normal for All-Ages Drag Shows [City Cast Salt Lake]  The Rallying Cry for Utah Gay Rodeo [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta asks local drag queen Tara Lipsyncki how to spend Pride Month in Utah, from parties to family friendly shows and cheap ways to celebrate.  Resources and references: The New Normal for All-Ages Drag Shows [City Cast Salt Lake]  The Rallying Cry for Utah Gay Rodeo [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Host Ali Vallarta asks local drag queen Tara Lipsyncki how to spend Pride Month in Utah, from parties to family friendly shows and cheap ways to celebrate. 

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]]> 1214 Are You Falling For This Concert Ticket Scam? Many Salt Lakers are getting ripped off when it comes to buying concert tickets. Venue professional and avid concert goer Aja Vogelman joins Ali Vallarta to break down how you can avoid getting scammed and go through ticketing basics everyone should know.  Head to shows often? Listen to the best tips and tricks for concert going.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Many Salt Lakers are getting ripped off when it comes to buying concert tickets. Venue professional and avid concert goer Aja Vogelman joins Ali Vallarta to break down how you can avoid getting scammed and go through ticketing basics everyone should know.  Head to shows often? Listen to the best tips and tricks for concert going.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Many Salt Lakers are getting ripped off when it comes to buying concert tickets. Venue professional and avid concert goer Aja Vogelman joins Ali Vallarta to break down how you can avoid getting scammed and go through ticketing basics everyone should know. 

Head to shows often? Listen to the best tips and tricks for concert going. 

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]]> 885 Starter Condos,‘Mountainhead’ Debrief, Pride Month Opportunity Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants 35,000 new starter homes; could some of them be condos? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the housing market. Plus, "Mountainhead" movie hilarity, and shoutouts.Resources and references: ‘We desperately need to do more’: Utah Gov. Cox convenes mayors to urge more action on housing [Utah News Dispatch] Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis [City Cast Salt Lake] The ‘Mountainhead’ House [Realtor.com] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants 35,000 new starter homes; could some of them be condos? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the housing market. Plus, "Mountainhead" movie hilarity, and shoutouts.Resources and references: ‘We desperately need to do more’: Utah Gov. Cox convenes mayors to urge more action on housing [Utah News Dispatch] Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis [City Cast Salt Lake] The ‘Mountainhead’ House [Realtor.com] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off all men's apparel and more Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants 35,000 new starter homes; could some of them be condos? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the housing market. Plus, "Mountainhead" movie hilarity, and shoutouts.
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]]> 2123 Why Won't Utah Arrest Fugitive Ammon Bundy? Anti-government zealot Ammon Bundy is hiding in plain sight in southern Utah, dodging a warrant for his arrest. Host Ali Vallarta asks former journalist turned environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger why local police won't bring him in and how Bundy's extremism intersects with Utah's stance on public lands. Read: the Salt Lake Tribune's reporting and Q&A with Ammon Bundy Related listening: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Anti-government zealot Ammon Bundy is hiding in plain sight in southern Utah, dodging a warrant for his arrest. Host Ali Vallarta asks former journalist turned environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger why local police won't bring him in and how Bundy's extremism intersects with Utah's stance on public lands. Read: the Salt Lake Tribune's reporting and Q&A with Ammon Bundy Related listening: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Arts Festival Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden West Valley Arts Anti-government zealot Ammon Bundy is hiding in plain sight in southern Utah, dodging a warrant for his arrest. Host Ali Vallarta asks former journalist turned environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger why local police won't bring him in and how Bundy's extremism intersects with Utah's stance on public lands.

Read: the Salt Lake Tribune's reporting and Q&A with Ammon Bundy

Related listening: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake]

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]]> 1093 SLC Policing Changes? Double Decker Tour Bus, Park City HBO Movie It's been five years since Salt Lakers hit the streets to protest police violence, and footage of a recent SLCPD shooting was released just this week. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and UVU Center for Social Impact director Cassie Bingham break down the short and long-term changes since summer 2020. Plus, we rate the city’s latest tourist attraction, great boba, and the new HBO movie filmed in Park City. Resources and references: 5 years after George Floyd protests, Salt Lake police reform faces headwinds [KUER] Reimagine Safety [Washington Post] SLC's new "hop on, hop off" bus tour Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It's been five years since Salt Lakers hit the streets to protest police violence, and footage of a recent SLCPD shooting was released just this week. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and UVU Center for Social Impact director Cassie Bingham break down the short and long-term changes since summer 2020. Plus, we rate the city’s latest tourist attraction, great boba, and the new HBO movie filmed in Park City. Resources and references: 5 years after George Floyd protests, Salt Lake police reform faces headwinds [KUER] Reimagine Safety [Washington Post] SLC's new "hop on, hop off" bus tour Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. It's been five years since Salt Lakers hit the streets to protest police violence, and footage of a recent SLCPD shooting was released just this week. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and UVU Center for Social Impact director Cassie Bingham break down the short and long-term changes since summer 2020. Plus, we rate the city’s latest tourist attraction, great boba, and the new HBO movie filmed in Park City.

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]]> 2171 Your Guide to June 2025 in Salt Lake June is the official start of summer in Salt Lake City, and things are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from flower markets to frozen treats to a can't-miss skyline tour. Plus, if you're looking for ways to use your new state parks pass, don't miss our episode on alternatives to Utah's national parks. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the Utah Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast June is the official start of summer in Salt Lake City, and things are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from flower markets to frozen treats to a can't-miss skyline tour. Plus, if you're looking for ways to use your new state parks pass, don't miss our episode on alternatives to Utah's national parks. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the Utah Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. June is the official start of summer in Salt Lake City, and things are heating up. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from flower markets to frozen treats to a can't-miss skyline tour. Plus, if you're looking for ways to use your new state parks pass, don't miss our episode on alternatives to Utah's national parks.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1579 Did Salt Lake Save the Wrong Bee? The good news: We saved the honeybees. The bad news: It may have come at the expense of Utah's native pollinators. Host Ali Vallarta asks researcher Jesse Margolies to make the economic case for saving local bees and to explain how Salt Lakers can help. This episode first aired May 20, 2024. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The good news: We saved the honeybees. The bad news: It may have come at the expense of Utah's native pollinators. Host Ali Vallarta asks researcher Jesse Margolies to make the economic case for saving local bees and to explain how Salt Lakers can help. This episode first aired May 20, 2024. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The good news: We saved the honeybees. The bad news: It may have come at the expense of Utah's native pollinators. Host Ali Vallarta asks researcher Jesse Margolies to make the economic case for saving local bees and to explain how Salt Lakers can help.

This episode first aired May 20, 2024.

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]]> 1086 A Guide to Fixing Things in Your SLC Neighborhood Need a pothole fixed or want extra signage in your neighborhood, but don’t know where to start? Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s office, and executive producer Emily Means create a practical how-to guide to getting things done in your city.  Resources and references: Check out the mySLC App.  Plus, who to call for even more problems in your neighborhood. [Hey Salt Lake] Is Historic Preservation a Tool for NIMBYs or Affordability? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Need a pothole fixed or want extra signage in your neighborhood, but don’t know where to start? Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s office, and executive producer Emily Means create a practical how-to guide to getting things done in your city.  Resources and references: Check out the mySLC App.  Plus, who to call for even more problems in your neighborhood. [Hey Salt Lake] Is Historic Preservation a Tool for NIMBYs or Affordability? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Need a pothole fixed or want extra signage in your neighborhood, but don’t know where to start? Weston Clark, community outreach director for the Salt Lake City Mayor’s office, and executive producer Emily Means create a practical how-to guide to getting things done in your city. 

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]]> 1648 The Julia Reagan Billboard Debate, Permanent Farmers Market, MomTok Parody You’ve seen her billboards, but do you know her story? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen, socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means dive into Julia Reagan’s lore. Plus, a year-round farmers market, a MomTok parody, and a cinematic summer showdown.  Resources and references: How Julia Reagan's memorial billboards became an internet sensation [Axios] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast You’ve seen her billboards, but do you know her story? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen, socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means dive into Julia Reagan’s lore. Plus, a year-round farmers market, a MomTok parody, and a cinematic summer showdown.  Resources and references: How Julia Reagan's memorial billboards became an internet sensation [Axios] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. You’ve seen her billboards, but do you know her story? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen, socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means dive into Julia Reagan’s lore. Plus, a year-round farmers market, a MomTok parody, and a cinematic summer showdown. 

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]]> 1836 What Could Go at the Old Dunkin’ Donuts on 400 South? Salt Lake City was the fastest growing city in Utah over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census. So, how is it that in a city with so much life, we have dozens of vacant and boarded-up buildings? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means dream big about what could go in these spots instead.  Resources and references: Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake City coffee shops crack down on remote work campers [Axios Salt Lake]  A Funeral For Salt Lake’s Late Restaurants [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City was the fastest growing city in Utah over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census. So, how is it that in a city with so much life, we have dozens of vacant and boarded-up buildings? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means dream big about what could go in these spots instead.  Resources and references: Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake City coffee shops crack down on remote work campers [Axios Salt Lake]  A Funeral For Salt Lake’s Late Restaurants [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake City was the fastest growing city in Utah over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census. So, how is it that in a city with so much life, we have dozens of vacant and boarded-up buildings? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means dream big about what could go in these spots instead. 

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]]> 1844 Is Historic Preservation a Tool for NIMBYs or Affordability? Salt Lake’s east bench is ripe with historic districts — and just got another — but the Westside still has zero. Executive producer Emily Means asks historic preservation expert Chris Jensen about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to preserving historic buildings, and how to get that coveted local historic district designation.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake’s east bench is ripe with historic districts — and just got another — but the Westside still has zero. Executive producer Emily Means asks historic preservation expert Chris Jensen about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to preserving historic buildings, and how to get that coveted local historic district designation.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake’s east bench is ripe with historic districts — and just got another — but the Westside still has zero. Executive producer Emily Means asks historic preservation expert Chris Jensen about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to preserving historic buildings, and how to get that coveted local historic district designation. 

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]]> 1195 2034 Olympics Wishlist, Utah Republican Infighting, Camping for Free Olympic organizers are hosting a listening tour across Utah, and they want to hear from you … kind of. Executive producer Emily Means and journalist-turned-environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger talk about their wishlists for the 2034 Winter Games. Plus, the hottest gossip from the Republican convention, volunteer camping, and an easy way to weigh in on Salt Lake City's budget. Resources and references: Utah Olympic organizers kick off tour to gather community ambitions for 2034 [KUER] Incumbent Rob Axson defeats Phil Lyman in vote to lead Utah GOP [KSL.com] Take Salt Lake City's budget priorities survey. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Olympic organizers are hosting a listening tour across Utah, and they want to hear from you … kind of. Executive producer Emily Means and journalist-turned-environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger talk about their wishlists for the 2034 Winter Games. Plus, the hottest gossip from the Republican convention, volunteer camping, and an easy way to weigh in on Salt Lake City's budget. Resources and references: Utah Olympic organizers kick off tour to gather community ambitions for 2034 [KUER] Incumbent Rob Axson defeats Phil Lyman in vote to lead Utah GOP [KSL.com] Take Salt Lake City's budget priorities survey. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Olympic organizers are hosting a listening tour across Utah, and they want to hear from you … kind of. Executive producer Emily Means and journalist-turned-environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger talk about their wishlists for the 2034 Winter Games. Plus, the hottest gossip from the Republican convention, volunteer camping, and an easy way to weigh in on Salt Lake City's budget.

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]]> 1966 ‘Secret Lives’ and What It Means To Be a Modern Mormon Did you spend your weekend binge watching season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"? The women of Utah MomTok are back to start drama and challenge our ideas about what being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint is actually like. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen, a former member of the faith, who gets to decide what it means to be a modern Mormon.  This episode first aired Sept. 16, 2024. Like this episode? Try "How LDS Culture Shapes Utah’s Beauty Standard" next. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you spend your weekend binge watching season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"? The women of Utah MomTok are back to start drama and challenge our ideas about what being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint is actually like. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen, a former member of the faith, who gets to decide what it means to be a modern Mormon.  This episode first aired Sept. 16, 2024. Like this episode? Try "How LDS Culture Shapes Utah’s Beauty Standard" next. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Did you spend your weekend binge watching season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"? The women of Utah MomTok are back to start drama and challenge our ideas about what being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint is actually like. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen, a former member of the faith, who gets to decide what it means to be a modern Mormon. 

This episode first aired Sept. 16, 2024.

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]]> 1575 1,200-Bed Homeless Shelter on Westside? Mushroom Church, Death Club The state wants to put a 1,200-bed homeless campus somewhere in Salt Lake City, and City Cast has the scoop on one possible location. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and community organizer Chandler Rosenberg discuss the site and its potential impacts. Plus, a psychedelic mushroom church, a new death club, and airport mice. Resources and references: State Eyes SLC's Westside For Homeless Campus [Hey Salt Lake] A psychedelic sacrament. A Provo police raid. What counts as a religion? [KUER] Inside the 24/7 fight at Utah’s 2 busiest airports to keep migrating birds out of airplane engines [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The state wants to put a 1,200-bed homeless campus somewhere in Salt Lake City, and City Cast has the scoop on one possible location. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and community organizer Chandler Rosenberg discuss the site and its potential impacts. Plus, a psychedelic mushroom church, a new death club, and airport mice. Resources and references: State Eyes SLC's Westside For Homeless Campus [Hey Salt Lake] A psychedelic sacrament. A Provo police raid. What counts as a religion? [KUER] Inside the 24/7 fight at Utah’s 2 busiest airports to keep migrating birds out of airplane engines [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. The state wants to put a 1,200-bed homeless campus somewhere in Salt Lake City, and City Cast has the scoop on one possible location. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and community organizer Chandler Rosenberg discuss the site and its potential impacts. Plus, a psychedelic mushroom church, a new death club, and airport mice.

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]]> 2393 Wanna Meet New People in Salt Lake? Here's Some Neighborly Advice. One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, "How do you make friends here?" Our neighbors seem like the perfect place to start — if we could just work up the courage to say, "hi." Dr. Maria Blevins, associate professor of communications at Utah Valley University, joins executive producer Emily Means to share ways to cut through the awkwardness and be better neighbors.  Having a conflict with your neighbor? Learn how to disagree better.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, "How do you make friends here?" Our neighbors seem like the perfect place to start — if we could just work up the courage to say, "hi." Dr. Maria Blevins, associate professor of communications at Utah Valley University, joins executive producer Emily Means to share ways to cut through the awkwardness and be better neighbors.  Having a conflict with your neighbor? Learn how to disagree better.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, "How do you make friends here?" Our neighbors seem like the perfect place to start — if we could just work up the courage to say, "hi." Dr. Maria Blevins, associate professor of communications at Utah Valley University, joins executive producer Emily Means to share ways to cut through the awkwardness and be better neighbors. 

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]]> 1319 Salt Lake’s Best Hidden Gems Where are Salt Lake’s hidden gems? Local explorer Darienne Debrule tells host Ali Vallarta about tucked away shops, restaurants and experiences you need to check out. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Where are Salt Lake’s hidden gems? Local explorer Darienne Debrule tells host Ali Vallarta about tucked away shops, restaurants and experiences you need to check out. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Where are Salt Lake’s hidden gems? Local explorer Darienne Debrule tells host Ali Vallarta about tucked away shops, restaurants and experiences you need to check out.

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]]> 1295 Utah’s Take on DOGE, Great Salt Lake Fatigue, Lesbian Smashburgers Gov. Spencer Cox is taking cues from Elon Musk and rolling out Utah’s version of DOGE. Socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham and executive producer Emily Means break down what government efficiency actually means. Plus, a lesbian burger joint, the Great Salt Lake hits national news (again), and a hot seat on the Salt Lake County council.  Resources and references: Gov. Cox, ‘so excited’ about DOGE, just announced a similar initiative for Utah [Salt Lake Tribune] The Great Salt Lake is drying. Has Utah lost the will to save it? [Salt Lake Tribune and New York Times]  Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake? Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox is taking cues from Elon Musk and rolling out Utah’s version of DOGE. Socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham and executive producer Emily Means break down what government efficiency actually means. Plus, a lesbian burger joint, the Great Salt Lake hits national news (again), and a hot seat on the Salt Lake County council.  Resources and references: Gov. Cox, ‘so excited’ about DOGE, just announced a similar initiative for Utah [Salt Lake Tribune] The Great Salt Lake is drying. Has Utah lost the will to save it? [Salt Lake Tribune and New York Times]  Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake? Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Gov. Spencer Cox is taking cues from Elon Musk and rolling out Utah’s version of DOGE. Socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham and executive producer Emily Means break down what government efficiency actually means. Plus, a lesbian burger joint, the Great Salt Lake hits national news (again), and a hot seat on the Salt Lake County council. 

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]]> 2137 How Can SLC Make More Neighborhoods Like Central 9th? The Central Ninth neighborhood is popping off while downtown SLC fights off chains. Host Ali Vallarta asks Darin Mano, the chair of Salt Lake’s Community Reinvestment Agency, what the city is doing about it. We reference the episode “How to Keep Main Street Bars From Closing.” Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Central Ninth neighborhood is popping off while downtown SLC fights off chains. Host Ali Vallarta asks Darin Mano, the chair of Salt Lake’s Community Reinvestment Agency, what the city is doing about it. We reference the episode “How to Keep Main Street Bars From Closing.” Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off The Central Ninth neighborhood is popping off while downtown SLC fights off chains. Host Ali Vallarta asks Darin Mano, the chair of Salt Lake’s Community Reinvestment Agency, what the city is doing about it.

We reference the episode “How to Keep Main Street Bars From Closing.”

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]]> 1372 Is SLC Mayor Trolling the Legislature? More $$ for Police, Sauna Lake City It was a big week for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, from making national headlines over new pride flags to releasing her proposed $512 million budget. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the highlights and lowlights. Plus, touring the Walker Center, a great sauna place, and tusks up for the Utah Mammoth.    Resources and references: Book a tour for the Walker Center.  Check out the SLC Mayor’s budget breakdown. [Hey Salt Lake]   Download PDFs of SLC's new flag designs. Buy Project Rainbow’s “Not A Flag” merch. Attend Sweet Street’s 9-Line bike ride. Try the PLUNJ bathhouse.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It was a big week for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, from making national headlines over new pride flags to releasing her proposed $512 million budget. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the highlights and lowlights. Plus, touring the Walker Center, a great sauna place, and tusks up for the Utah Mammoth.    Resources and references: Book a tour for the Walker Center.  Check out the SLC Mayor’s budget breakdown. [Hey Salt Lake]   Download PDFs of SLC's new flag designs. Buy Project Rainbow’s “Not A Flag” merch. Attend Sweet Street’s 9-Line bike ride. Try the PLUNJ bathhouse.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. It was a big week for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, from making national headlines over new pride flags to releasing her proposed $512 million budget. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the highlights and lowlights. Plus, touring the Walker Center, a great sauna place, and tusks up for the Utah Mammoth.   

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]]> 2407 Salt Lake Patios for This Gorgeous Weather It’s patio season! Deck enthusiast Diana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to count down the best bars, restaurants, and cafes for working remotely in the sun, happy hour, or a long brunch. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s patio season! Deck enthusiast Diana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to count down the best bars, restaurants, and cafes for working remotely in the sun, happy hour, or a long brunch. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams It’s patio season! Deck enthusiast Diana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to count down the best bars, restaurants, and cafes for working remotely in the sun, happy hour, or a long brunch.

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]]> 1416 SLC Flag Loophole, Where To Get Fluoride, Baby Bison Utah’s flag and fluoride bans go into effect today, but host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore some sneaky workarounds. Plus, where to see baby bison, a local  savant, and Benson Boone in SLC.  Resources and references: As Utah’s fluoride ban begins, health officials urge Utahns to protect their teeth [Utah News Dispatch] Here are 5 ways Utahns can get fluoride after tap water ban takes effect [Salt Lake Tribune] Baby bison at Antelope Island [KUTV 2] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah’s flag and fluoride bans go into effect today, but host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore some sneaky workarounds. Plus, where to see baby bison, a local  savant, and Benson Boone in SLC.  Resources and references: As Utah’s fluoride ban begins, health officials urge Utahns to protect their teeth [Utah News Dispatch] Here are 5 ways Utahns can get fluoride after tap water ban takes effect [Salt Lake Tribune] Baby bison at Antelope Island [KUTV 2] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Utah’s flag and fluoride bans go into effect today, but host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore some sneaky workarounds. Plus, where to see baby bison, a local  savant, and Benson Boone in SLC. 

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]]> 1804 Need Medicaid? Utah Wants You To Apply for 48 Jobs. Utah's Medicaid program has been fully expanded for five years, with no work requirements since COVID hit. But now the state's Dept. of Health and Human Services wants to add them. Host Ali Vallarta asks Stephanie Burdick, a consumer representative on Utah's Medicaid advisory committee, what's on the table and how it could impact all of us. Resources and references: Dental care resources for Medicaid patients ProtectMedicaidUtah.org The next public hearing for Medicaid expansion work requirements is Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4-6 pm. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's Medicaid program has been fully expanded for five years, with no work requirements since COVID hit. But now the state's Dept. of Health and Human Services wants to add them. Host Ali Vallarta asks Stephanie Burdick, a consumer representative on Utah's Medicaid advisory committee, what's on the table and how it could impact all of us. Resources and references: Dental care resources for Medicaid patients ProtectMedicaidUtah.org The next public hearing for Medicaid expansion work requirements is Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4-6 pm. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah's Medicaid program has been fully expanded for five years, with no work requirements since COVID hit. But now the state's Dept. of Health and Human Services wants to add them. Host Ali Vallarta asks Stephanie Burdick, a consumer representative on Utah's Medicaid advisory committee, what's on the table and how it could impact all of us.

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]]> 1702 Disaster Prepping Tips From a Pro Did you blink and miss the 3.9-magnitude earthquake last week? It’s a gentle reminder to get ready for "the big one” scientists expect to hit Salt Lake one of these days. Host Ali Vallarta chatted with Taylorsville prepper Emily Cottam about her tips for putting together a 72-hour kit and preparing for hard times. This episode first aired March 27, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Did you blink and miss the 3.9-magnitude earthquake last week? It’s a gentle reminder to get ready for "the big one” scientists expect to hit Salt Lake one of these days. Host Ali Vallarta chatted with Taylorsville prepper Emily Cottam about her tips for putting together a 72-hour kit and preparing for hard times. This episode first aired March 27, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake City Arts Council Salt Lake City Government Red Butte Garden Asher Adams Did you blink and miss the 3.9-magnitude earthquake last week? It’s a gentle reminder to get ready for "the big one” scientists expect to hit Salt Lake one of these days. Host Ali Vallarta chatted with Taylorsville prepper Emily Cottam about her tips for putting together a 72-hour kit and preparing for hard times.

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]]> 1022 Horse Gambling in Utah? Crumbl Gets Sued, Hockey Club Leak The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox issues drought executive order, urges Utahns to conserve water [Utah News Dispatch]  Weekly lawn watering guide  The May Day party at Jordan Park Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox issues drought executive order, urges Utahns to conserve water [Utah News Dispatch]  Weekly lawn watering guide  The May Day party at Jordan Park Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group.

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]]> 2513 Your Guide to May 2025 in Salt Lake It's May in Salt Lake, when the sunshine — or lack thereof — can make or break your patio experience. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cheap margaritas to a mobile book shop to a killer zipline deal. Plus, if you take advantage of the plant sales this month, don’t miss our episode on gardening advice for plant killers and renters. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Aura Frames, and Salt Lake Sewciety. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It's May in Salt Lake, when the sunshine — or lack thereof — can make or break your patio experience. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cheap margaritas to a mobile book shop to a killer zipline deal. Plus, if you take advantage of the plant sales this month, don’t miss our episode on gardening advice for plant killers and renters. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Aura Frames, and Salt Lake Sewciety. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. It's May in Salt Lake, when the sunshine — or lack thereof — can make or break your patio experience. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cheap margaritas to a mobile book shop to a killer zipline deal. Plus, if you take advantage of the plant sales this month, don’t miss our episode on gardening advice for plant killers and renters.

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]]> 2025 How Salt Lake ERs Compare to ‘The Pitt’ Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with "The Pitt," a new medical drama that chronicles one 15-hour shift in a downtown Pittsburgh emergency room. But how closely does it mirror Salt Lake ERs? Local emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith shares how the cases and the institutional issues stack up. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with "The Pitt," a new medical drama that chronicles one 15-hour shift in a downtown Pittsburgh emergency room. But how closely does it mirror Salt Lake ERs? Local emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith shares how the cases and the institutional issues stack up. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with "The Pitt," a new medical drama that chronicles one 15-hour shift in a downtown Pittsburgh emergency room. But how closely does it mirror Salt Lake ERs? Local emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith shares how the cases and the institutional issues stack up.

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]]> 1551 Big Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon Idea A law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines.  Resources and references: State auditor: Employee stole more than $100,000 from a Salt Lake County liquor store over more than three years  [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico [KSL] For a discount on Mother’s Day brunch & flower arrangement tickets visit shopsatsouthtown.com/events promo code MOMSQUAD. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast A law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines.  Resources and references: State auditor: Employee stole more than $100,000 from a Salt Lake County liquor store over more than three years  [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico [KSL] For a discount on Mother’s Day brunch & flower arrangement tickets visit shopsatsouthtown.com/events promo code MOMSQUAD. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. A law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines. 

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]]> 1844 Can the Rio Grande Plan Guys Convince Utah To Bury the Rails? An idea to bury the train tracks dividing the east and west sides of SLC could bring $12 billion of economic impact to Salt Lake County. But that doesn't mean the Rio Grande Plan has the greenlight. Host Ali Vallarta asks Taylor Larsen, one of the project's organizers, where it fits with other big developments on the horizon and what's next. Required listening: how the Rio Grande Plan came to be. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast An idea to bury the train tracks dividing the east and west sides of SLC could bring $12 billion of economic impact to Salt Lake County. But that doesn't mean the Rio Grande Plan has the greenlight. Host Ali Vallarta asks Taylor Larsen, one of the project's organizers, where it fits with other big developments on the horizon and what's next. Required listening: how the Rio Grande Plan came to be. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety An idea to bury the train tracks dividing the east and west sides of SLC could bring $12 billion of economic impact to Salt Lake County. But that doesn't mean the Rio Grande Plan has the greenlight. Host Ali Vallarta asks Taylor Larsen, one of the project's organizers, where it fits with other big developments on the horizon and what's next.

Required listening: how the Rio Grande Plan came to be.

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]]> 1672 Utah Nonprofits Play Defense, 20+ Years for Running Water, SLC Marathon Closures Utah's environmental organizations were in a frenzy this week due to President Trump’s rumor mill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the administration's latest impacts on local nonprofits. Plus, a Navajo Nation community in Utah finally gets running water, The Beach Boys' Salt Lake ties, and a Met Gala fundraiser for teachers.  Resources and references: Planned Parenthood of Utah announces clinic closures [Instagram] A Navajo Nation community has running water after waiting nearly 25 years [Colorado Sun Times] IncludED United gala tickets Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's environmental organizations were in a frenzy this week due to President Trump’s rumor mill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the administration's latest impacts on local nonprofits. Plus, a Navajo Nation community in Utah finally gets running water, The Beach Boys' Salt Lake ties, and a Met Gala fundraiser for teachers.  Resources and references: Planned Parenthood of Utah announces clinic closures [Instagram] A Navajo Nation community has running water after waiting nearly 25 years [Colorado Sun Times] IncludED United gala tickets Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah's environmental organizations were in a frenzy this week due to President Trump’s rumor mill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the administration's latest impacts on local nonprofits. Plus, a Navajo Nation community in Utah finally gets running water, The Beach Boys' Salt Lake ties, and a Met Gala fundraiser for teachers. 

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]]> 2215 How You Can Make Salt Lake's Sidewalks Better https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A new opportunity to audit your sidewalk could lead to better walking experiences across the Salt Lake valley. HEAL Utah policy analyst Katie Balakir tells host Ali Vallarta what makes a great sidewalk and how to participate in this grassroots data project. Start with HEAL Utah’s walk audit toolkit. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 How You Can Make Salt Lake's Sidewalks Better full City Cast A new opportunity to audit your sidewalk could lead to better walking experiences across the Salt Lake valley. HEAL Utah policy analyst Katie Balakir tells host Ali Vallarta what makes a great sidewalk and how to participate in this grassroots data project. Start with HEAL Utah’s walk audit toolkit. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST  Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST A new opportunity to audit your sidewalk could lead to better walking experiences across the Salt Lake valley. HEAL Utah policy analyst Katie Balakir tells host Ali Vallarta what makes a great sidewalk and how to participate in this grassroots data project.

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]]> 1302 Where Hot Girls Shop in SLC Time to bury your puffy coat and refresh the wardrobe. Host Ali Vallarta and her friend Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Time to bury your puffy coat and refresh the wardrobe. Host Ali Vallarta and her friend Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Time to bury your puffy coat and refresh the wardrobe. Host Ali Vallarta and her friend Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style.

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]]> 1440 Millcreek Deportation Orders, Another Teacher Union Win, TIME100 Influential Utahn Utah's school voucher program — a core tenant of Republicans' education strategy — has been ruled unconstitutional. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the case and what happens next. Plus, Millcreek's mayor pushes back (again) on the Trump administration's deportation agenda, recognition for an influential local researcher, and good neighbors in Kanab. Resources and references: Judge rules 'Utah Fits All' voucher program is unconstitutional [FOX 13] ‘That’s not American’: Millcreek mayor stands up for local Venezuelan family he says feds told to leave U.S. [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah's school voucher program — a core tenant of Republicans' education strategy — has been ruled unconstitutional. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the case and what happens next. Plus, Millcreek's mayor pushes back (again) on the Trump administration's deportation agenda, recognition for an influential local researcher, and good neighbors in Kanab. Resources and references: Judge rules 'Utah Fits All' voucher program is unconstitutional [FOX 13] ‘That’s not American’: Millcreek mayor stands up for local Venezuelan family he says feds told to leave U.S. [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah's school voucher program — a core tenant of Republicans' education strategy — has been ruled unconstitutional. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the case and what happens next. Plus, Millcreek's mayor pushes back (again) on the Trump administration's deportation agenda, recognition for an influential local researcher, and good neighbors in Kanab.

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]]> 2035 How To Feed Every Utahn Beginning in July, about 40,000 Utah kids will be eligible for free lunch — good news in a state where one in eight of us experience food insecurity. But there's still more work to do. Host Ali Vallarta asks Gina Cornia, executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, what it would take to eradicate hunger in Utah. Learn more about one Republican legislator's plan to feed students.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Beginning in July, about 40,000 Utah kids will be eligible for free lunch — good news in a state where one in eight of us experience food insecurity. But there's still more work to do. Host Ali Vallarta asks Gina Cornia, executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, what it would take to eradicate hunger in Utah. Learn more about one Republican legislator's plan to feed students.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Beginning in July, about 40,000 Utah kids will be eligible for free lunch — good news in a state where one in eight of us experience food insecurity. But there's still more work to do. Host Ali Vallarta asks Gina Cornia, executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, what it would take to eradicate hunger in Utah.

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]]> 1441 320K Signatures vs. #1 Economy, 'Minecraft' Chicken Jockey, Bar Egg Hunt Utah has boasted the number one economic outlook in the nation for 18 years, but according to who? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the data and compare it to support for Utah's labor movement. Plus, chickens in theaters, two new neighborhood murals, and ideas for Easter weekend.  Resources and references: For 18th year, Utah ranks No. 1 for best economic outlook. What could threaten its top spot? [Utah News Dispatch] Adults required at ‘Minecraft’ movie after ‘chicken jockey’ trend hits Heber [KPCW]  Apply for SLC's Ballpark mural program through May 15, 2025. Central 9th Beaster Egg Hunt Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah has boasted the number one economic outlook in the nation for 18 years, but according to who? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the data and compare it to support for Utah's labor movement. Plus, chickens in theaters, two new neighborhood murals, and ideas for Easter weekend.  Resources and references: For 18th year, Utah ranks No. 1 for best economic outlook. What could threaten its top spot? [Utah News Dispatch] Adults required at ‘Minecraft’ movie after ‘chicken jockey’ trend hits Heber [KPCW]  Apply for SLC's Ballpark mural program through May 15, 2025. Central 9th Beaster Egg Hunt Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah has boasted the number one economic outlook in the nation for 18 years, but according to who? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the data and compare it to support for Utah's labor movement. Plus, chickens in theaters, two new neighborhood murals, and ideas for Easter weekend. 

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]]> 1847 Can SLC Ride Out the Next Massive Earthquake? It’s the Utah ShakeOut, which means you might have a friend or a kid in an earthquake drill right now. Host Ali Vallarta asks Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, how prepared Salt Lake is for "The Big One." This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2024.  Resource and references: Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program. How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast It’s the Utah ShakeOut, which means you might have a friend or a kid in an earthquake drill right now. Host Ali Vallarta asks Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, how prepared Salt Lake is for "The Big One." This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2024.  Resource and references: Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program. How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons It’s the Utah ShakeOut, which means you might have a friend or a kid in an earthquake drill right now. Host Ali Vallarta asks Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, how prepared Salt Lake is for "The Big One."

This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2024. 

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]]> 1341 A Big Idea for Salt Lake’s Nightlife With two bars closing on Main Street, how can Salt Lake City upgrade its nightlife? Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for a "night advocate" and explains the science behind creating a vibrant city after dark. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast With two bars closing on Main Street, how can Salt Lake City upgrade its nightlife? Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for a "night advocate" and explains the science behind creating a vibrant city after dark. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons With two bars closing on Main Street, how can Salt Lake City upgrade its nightlife? Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for a "night advocate" and explains the science behind creating a vibrant city after dark.

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]]> 1499 Why Four SLC Restaurants Closed, Gaga for COSMICA, New Union Hub Four Salt Lake restaurants shut their doors this past week, which has us asking: What went wrong? Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta talk about the closures and new places they’re hyped about. Plus, a wishlist for SLC’s lesbian bar, the launch of a Utah workers’ hub, and a must-see bathroom.  Resources and references: Find out what $50 gets you at the Winter Farmers Market.  Check out the Utah Workers Center. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Bryan Terzi, the CMO of AutoCamp, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO  Momentum Climbing Harmons  Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Four Salt Lake restaurants shut their doors this past week, which has us asking: What went wrong? Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta talk about the closures and new places they’re hyped about. Plus, a wishlist for SLC’s lesbian bar, the launch of a Utah workers’ hub, and a must-see bathroom.  Resources and references: Find out what $50 gets you at the Winter Farmers Market.  Check out the Utah Workers Center. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Bryan Terzi, the CMO of AutoCamp, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO  Momentum Climbing Harmons  Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.  Four Salt Lake restaurants shut their doors this past week, which has us asking: What went wrong? Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta talk about the closures and new places they’re hyped about. Plus, a wishlist for SLC’s lesbian bar, the launch of a Utah workers’ hub, and a must-see bathroom. 

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]]> 2502 Hate Paying Taxes? Let’s Get Hyped. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Hate filing your taxes? Jenna Williams, tax and budget policy analyst at Voices For Utah Children, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what your taxes actually pay for and why you should be hyped.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Hate filing your taxes? Jenna Williams, tax and budget policy analyst at Voices For Utah Children, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what your taxes actually pay for and why you should be hyped.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Hate filing your taxes? Jenna Williams, tax and budget policy analyst at Voices For Utah Children, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what your taxes actually pay for and why you should be hyped. 

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]]> 1100 Could Tariffs Save Great Salt Lake? Noisy Neighbors, Free Tax Help What if these Chinese tariffs help save the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore this possible silver lining. Plus, what to do about noisy neighbors, help on your taxes, and small business shoutouts.  Resources and references: Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake] Get free tax help at taxhelput.org. Check out what myrtle spurge looks like. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What if these Chinese tariffs help save the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore this possible silver lining. Plus, what to do about noisy neighbors, help on your taxes, and small business shoutouts.  Resources and references: Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake] Get free tax help at taxhelput.org. Check out what myrtle spurge looks like. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. What if these Chinese tariffs help save the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore this possible silver lining. Plus, what to do about noisy neighbors, help on your taxes, and small business shoutouts. 

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]]> 1752 How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing First Alibi, now The Ruin; why are SLC bars on Main Street closing? Former Ruin owner Rheda Fouad joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the challenges of doing business on Main and what we can learn from Central Ninth's nightlife.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast First Alibi, now The Ruin; why are SLC bars on Main Street closing? Former Ruin owner Rheda Fouad joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the challenges of doing business on Main and what we can learn from Central Ninth's nightlife.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop First Alibi, now The Ruin; why are SLC bars on Main Street closing? Former Ruin owner Rheda Fouad joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the challenges of doing business on Main and what we can learn from Central Ninth's nightlife.  

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]]> 1396 A Realtor’s Case Against Home Buying in SLC With the news that it’s now over twice as expensive to buy than rent in Salt Lake (!), host Ali Vallarta asked local realtor Kaitlin Hannig what the housing market is offering first-time homebuyers, the toxic traits of one particular neighborhood, and why maybe you shouldn’t buy a house. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast With the news that it’s now over twice as expensive to buy than rent in Salt Lake (!), host Ali Vallarta asked local realtor Kaitlin Hannig what the housing market is offering first-time homebuyers, the toxic traits of one particular neighborhood, and why maybe you shouldn’t buy a house. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop With the news that it’s now over twice as expensive to buy than rent in Salt Lake (!), host Ali Vallarta asked local realtor Kaitlin Hannig what the housing market is offering first-time homebuyers, the toxic traits of one particular neighborhood, and why maybe you shouldn’t buy a house.

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]]> 1507 RFK Jr. and Bernie Visit, $300M for Parking, Central City Parrot Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Monday, Bernie Sanders by Sunday. What are these men seeking in our city? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their visits, another $300 million dollars for Ryan Smith, a found parrot in Central City, and a third lottery win for a friend of the pod. Resources and references: Utah banned adding fluoride. How long will it take to flush out of SLC’s water? [KUER]  RSVP for Bernie Sanders rally in SLC. In last-minute change, plan for new downtown Salt Lake City entertainment district near Delta Center gets even bigger [Salt Lake Tribune] The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers [City Cast Salt Lake] It’s Not Impossible for Utahns To Win the Lottery [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Ty Wardle, the general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Monday, Bernie Sanders by Sunday. What are these men seeking in our city? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their visits, another $300 million dollars for Ryan Smith, a found parrot in Central City, and a third lottery win for a friend of the pod. Resources and references: Utah banned adding fluoride. How long will it take to flush out of SLC’s water? [KUER]  RSVP for Bernie Sanders rally in SLC. In last-minute change, plan for new downtown Salt Lake City entertainment district near Delta Center gets even bigger [Salt Lake Tribune] The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers [City Cast Salt Lake] It’s Not Impossible for Utahns To Win the Lottery [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Ty Wardle, the general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Sewciety Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Monday, Bernie Sanders by Sunday. What are these men seeking in our city? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their visits, another $300 million dollars for Ryan Smith, a found parrot in Central City, and a third lottery win for a friend of the pod.

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]]> 2485 LDS Men and the Manosphere Are Latter-day Saint men falling prey to the "manosphere"? With Alpha Con 2.0 coming to town, Relationscapes podcast host Blair Hodges joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the versions of masculinity that some Utah men are buying into and why. Resources and references: How a beta like me managed to get kicked out of Salt Lake City’s ‘Alpha Con’ [Deseret News]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode: The Shop Salt Lake Sewciety Salt Lake Bees Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Are Latter-day Saint men falling prey to the "manosphere"? With Alpha Con 2.0 coming to town, Relationscapes podcast host Blair Hodges joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the versions of masculinity that some Utah men are buying into and why. Resources and references: How a beta like me managed to get kicked out of Salt Lake City’s ‘Alpha Con’ [Deseret News]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode: The Shop Salt Lake Sewciety Salt Lake Bees Are Latter-day Saint men falling prey to the "manosphere"? With Alpha Con 2.0 coming to town, Relationscapes podcast host Blair Hodges joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the versions of masculinity that some Utah men are buying into and why.

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]]> 1602 SLCo Sundance Revenge, Public Bathroom Dreams, Best Takeout Is host Ali Vallarta's public bathroom dream coming true? Executive producer Emily Means joins her to talk through a best-case scenario for proposed city funds. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council chooses pettiness toward Sundance, construction expectations, and SLC’s best takeout.  Resources and references: Salt Lake County pulls funding from Sundance’s final festival in Utah [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake County mayor on Sundance bids: ‘They were courting money’ [KPCW] The best takeout in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Is host Ali Vallarta's public bathroom dream coming true? Executive producer Emily Means joins her to talk through a best-case scenario for proposed city funds. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council chooses pettiness toward Sundance, construction expectations, and SLC’s best takeout.  Resources and references: Salt Lake County pulls funding from Sundance’s final festival in Utah [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake County mayor on Sundance bids: ‘They were courting money’ [KPCW] The best takeout in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Is host Ali Vallarta's public bathroom dream coming true? Executive producer Emily Means joins her to talk through a best-case scenario for proposed city funds. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council chooses pettiness toward Sundance, construction expectations, and SLC’s best takeout. 

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]]> 2092 Could Birth Control Get More Expensive in Utah? Birth control users listen up: President Donald Trump has frozen Title X funding in a number of states including Utah. Assistant Professor in Division of Family Planning at University of Utah, Dr. Rebecca Simmons joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what this means for access to low cost contraceptives in Utah. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Birth control users listen up: President Donald Trump has frozen Title X funding in a number of states including Utah. Assistant Professor in Division of Family Planning at University of Utah, Dr. Rebecca Simmons joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what this means for access to low cost contraceptives in Utah. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Birth control users listen up: President Donald Trump has frozen Title X funding in a number of states including Utah. Assistant Professor in Division of Family Planning at University of Utah, Dr. Rebecca Simmons joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what this means for access to low cost contraceptives in Utah.

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]]> 1231 Your Guide to April 2025 in Salt Lake Stinky trees blooming, skiing across a pond dressed as Jesus — April is here. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from pizza eating to 900,000 tulips. Plus, if you’re hitting up the final winter farmers market, listen to our episode on how to stretch $50 there.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Salt Lake Bees. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Stinky trees blooming, skiing across a pond dressed as Jesus — April is here. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from pizza eating to 900,000 tulips. Plus, if you’re hitting up the final winter farmers market, listen to our episode on how to stretch $50 there.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Salt Lake Bees. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Stinky trees blooming, skiing across a pond dressed as Jesus — April is here. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from pizza eating to 900,000 tulips. Plus, if you’re hitting up the final winter farmers market, listen to our episode on how to stretch $50 there. 

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]]> 1578 Utah's Newest Laws, ‘Ruby Franke Rule,’ a Must-Have Accessory? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has been a busy bee deciding which bills to sign into law or veto. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the most controversial ones and how they will impact you. Plus, a new mental health resource, a must-have accessory, and how to get fluoride.  Resources and references: Cox vetoes bill giving him the power to pick the Utah Supreme Court’s chief justice [KUER] Cox vetoes property tax and school funding bill [FOX 13] Utah Gov. Cox signs away the state’s popular universal vote-by-mail election system, requiring opting in [Salt Lake Tribune] Ballot initiatives in Utah now have more requirements after Gov. Cox signs bill [Utah News Dispatch] Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US [AP] Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse conviction [FOX 13] Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools [AP] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has been a busy bee deciding which bills to sign into law or veto. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the most controversial ones and how they will impact you. Plus, a new mental health resource, a must-have accessory, and how to get fluoride.  Resources and references: Cox vetoes bill giving him the power to pick the Utah Supreme Court’s chief justice [KUER] Cox vetoes property tax and school funding bill [FOX 13] Utah Gov. Cox signs away the state’s popular universal vote-by-mail election system, requiring opting in [Salt Lake Tribune] Ballot initiatives in Utah now have more requirements after Gov. Cox signs bill [Utah News Dispatch] Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US [AP] Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse conviction [FOX 13] Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools [AP] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Bees Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has been a busy bee deciding which bills to sign into law or veto. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the most controversial ones and how they will impact you. Plus, a new mental health resource, a must-have accessory, and how to get fluoride. 

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]]> 2273 The Wildest Salt Lake Projects You’ve Never Heard Of Salt Lake City is constantly changing, with new construction happening all the time. But is there a version of our city that was never built? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the wildest projects that never got off the ground — but could have changed Salt Lake as we know it. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lake City is constantly changing, with new construction happening all the time. But is there a version of our city that was never built? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the wildest projects that never got off the ground — but could have changed Salt Lake as we know it. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake City is constantly changing, with new construction happening all the time. But is there a version of our city that was never built? Wendi Pettett, co-host of the Demolished Places podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her picks for the wildest projects that never got off the ground — but could have changed Salt Lake as we know it.

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]]> 1553 Why Utah Lost Sundance to Boulder The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez try to get to the bottom of why Boulder beat out Salt Lake’s bid, and what could emerge to take Sundance’s place in Utah. Plus, how to start your garden for cheap, a great fusion dessert, and a block party Sunday.  Related links: Interested in hearing more about Sundance’s identity crisis?  Shop the free seed library. Get the matcha tiramisu at Junah. Central 9th referendum block party on Sunday. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez try to get to the bottom of why Boulder beat out Salt Lake’s bid, and what could emerge to take Sundance’s place in Utah. Plus, how to start your garden for cheap, a great fusion dessert, and a block party Sunday.  Related links: Interested in hearing more about Sundance’s identity crisis?  Shop the free seed library. Get the matcha tiramisu at Junah. Central 9th referendum block party on Sunday. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez try to get to the bottom of why Boulder beat out Salt Lake’s bid, and what could emerge to take Sundance’s place in Utah. Plus, how to start your garden for cheap, a great fusion dessert, and a block party Sunday. 

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]]> 2239 What Do SLC’s Landscapes Do to Our Brains? As the federal government slashes national park funding, there’s been a lot of emphasis on the dollar value of Utah’s landscapes. But according to Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, the state’s natural beauty also makes us smarter. This episode first aired on August 14, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast As the federal government slashes national park funding, there’s been a lot of emphasis on the dollar value of Utah’s landscapes. But according to Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, the state’s natural beauty also makes us smarter. This episode first aired on August 14, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing As the federal government slashes national park funding, there’s been a lot of emphasis on the dollar value of Utah’s landscapes. But according to Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, the state’s natural beauty also makes us smarter.

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]]> 1262 What $50 Gets You at the Farmers Market Eggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? Host Ali Vallarta and Utah Food Coalition co-founder Chandler Rosenberg hit up Salt Lake City’s winter market to see how the prices compare and what $50 gets them. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Eggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? Host Ali Vallarta and Utah Food Coalition co-founder Chandler Rosenberg hit up Salt Lake City’s winter market to see how the prices compare and what $50 gets them. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Eggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? Host Ali Vallarta and Utah Food Coalition co-founder Chandler Rosenberg hit up Salt Lake City’s winter market to see how the prices compare and what $50 gets them.

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]]> 1495 Lawmakers Punishing SLC, Dancing for Lunch Dollars, Black Hole Award What does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor’s media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics.  Resources and references: The 2025 Bills That Targeted Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] A Utah teacher has raised over $11,000 for her students by dancing on TikTok. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune]  ‘Disregard for transparency’: Utah Legislature’s public records laws earn it a ‘Black Hole’ award [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Michael Collins, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this March 25th episode: Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast What does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor’s media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics.  Resources and references: The 2025 Bills That Targeted Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] A Utah teacher has raised over $11,000 for her students by dancing on TikTok. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune]  ‘Disregard for transparency’: Utah Legislature’s public records laws earn it a ‘Black Hole’ award [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Michael Collins, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this March 25th episode: Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. What does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor’s media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics. 

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]]> 2326 Why Are So Many University Presidents Leaving? Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Courtney Tanner why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Courtney Tanner why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Courtney Tanner why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school.

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]]> 898 Protein Bar Wars, Legalizing Weed, Utah's Gold Stash Utah has $60 million in gold hidden somewhere in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss why the state is investing in precious metals. Plus, legalizing recreational cannabis, the protein bar wars, and March Madness. Resources and references: Built Bars sues Springville protein bar startup over trade secret accusations [KSL.com] Utah has invested $60M of taxpayer money in gold — so far. Here’s how the state plans to use it. [Salt Lake Tribune] New poll says majority of Utah would vote to legalize recreational marijuana [FOX 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Ty Wardle, the general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this March 21st episode: Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Utah has $60 million in gold hidden somewhere in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss why the state is investing in precious metals. Plus, legalizing recreational cannabis, the protein bar wars, and March Madness. Resources and references: Built Bars sues Springville protein bar startup over trade secret accusations [KSL.com] Utah has invested $60M of taxpayer money in gold — so far. Here’s how the state plans to use it. [Salt Lake Tribune] New poll says majority of Utah would vote to legalize recreational marijuana [FOX 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Ty Wardle, the general manager of the Salt Lake Bees, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this March 21st episode: Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah has $60 million in gold hidden somewhere in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss why the state is investing in precious metals. Plus, legalizing recreational cannabis, the protein bar wars, and March Madness.

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]]> 2173 Penises of the Great Salt Lake The Great Salt Lake is home to millions of different species of wildlife, with penises as unique as they are. Yeah, you read that right. Biologist Jaimi Butler joins host Ali Vallarta to explore the genitalia of our namesake, plus the weird phenomenon of sexualizing brine shrimp. Interested in our sea monkeys? Learn why they’re so important to the Great Salt Lake.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Great Salt Lake is home to millions of different species of wildlife, with penises as unique as they are. Yeah, you read that right. Biologist Jaimi Butler joins host Ali Vallarta to explore the genitalia of our namesake, plus the weird phenomenon of sexualizing brine shrimp. Interested in our sea monkeys? Learn why they’re so important to the Great Salt Lake.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Great Salt Lake is home to millions of different species of wildlife, with penises as unique as they are. Yeah, you read that right. Biologist Jaimi Butler joins host Ali Vallarta to explore the genitalia of our namesake, plus the weird phenomenon of sexualizing brine shrimp.


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]]> 1214 How Not To Have Search and Rescue Save Your Ass Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes.  Check out Rick’s visitor checklist.   If you’re planning a spring trip in southern Utah, try these alternatives to the Mighty Five. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes.  Check out Rick’s visitor checklist.   If you’re planning a spring trip in southern Utah, try these alternatives to the Mighty Five. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes. 


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]]> 1258 SLC’s Brunch Scene, Sundance & Pride Flags, Referendum Hits the Streets https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause.  Resources and references: Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor’s Desk [Deadline]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500  Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 SLC’s Brunch Scene, Sundance & Pride Flags, Referendum Hits the Streets full City Cast Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause.  Resources and references: Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor’s Desk [Deadline]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500  Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.  Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause. 

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]]> 1819 Tips and Tricks for SLC Concert Season https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show.  Plus: Ever wonder how the SLC Twilight lineup gets booked? We’ve got answers. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Tips and Tricks for SLC Concert Season full City Cast The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show.  Plus: Ever wonder how the SLC Twilight lineup gets booked? We’ve got answers. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show. 

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]]> 1230 Air Taxis Are Here, SLC Twilight Lineup, Pies for Pi Day https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors.   Resources and references: The 2025 SLC Twilight lineup and tickets Future of flight? Electric air taxi glides into Salt Lake City [Deseret News] The best local pie for Pi Day [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Air Taxis Are Here, SLC Twilight Lineup, Pies for Pi Day full City Cast Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors.   Resources and references: The 2025 SLC Twilight lineup and tickets Future of flight? Electric air taxi glides into Salt Lake City [Deseret News] The best local pie for Pi Day [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors.  

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]]> 1982 Why Allergies Are Worse This Spring https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Why Allergies Are Worse This Spring full City Cast Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering.

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]]> 1115 How Utah Lawmakers Changed Liquor Laws, Air Quality, and Golf https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Lawmaking in Utah is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it situation. Now that the Legislature’s 2025 general session is over, Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part two of a two-part recap to explain what lawmakers did about liquor, air quality, and daylight saving time. Listen to part one on voting, deportation and sex-ed. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 How Utah Lawmakers Changed Liquor Laws, Air Quality, and Golf full City Cast Lawmaking in Utah is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it situation. Now that the Legislature’s 2025 general session is over, Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part two of a two-part recap to explain what lawmakers did about liquor, air quality, and daylight saving time. Listen to part one on voting, deportation and sex-ed. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Lawmaking in Utah is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it situation. Now that the Legislature’s 2025 general session is over, Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part two of a two-part recap to explain what lawmakers did about liquor, air quality, and daylight saving time.

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]]> 1850 How Utah Lawmakers Changed Voting, Sex Ed, and Deportation https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The 2025 legislative session is finally over! Senators and representatives from around Utah have spent the past 45 days filling the state Capitol with good and bad ideas. Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part one of a two-part recap, explaining what lawmakers did about deportation, voting, and school lunches. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 How Utah Lawmakers Changed Voting, Sex Ed, and Deportation full City Cast The 2025 legislative session is finally over! Senators and representatives from around Utah have spent the past 45 days filling the state Capitol with good and bad ideas. Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part one of a two-part recap, explaining what lawmakers did about deportation, voting, and school lunches. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. The 2025 legislative session is finally over! Senators and representatives from around Utah have spent the past 45 days filling the state Capitol with good and bad ideas. Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part one of a two-part recap, explaining what lawmakers did about deportation, voting, and school lunches.

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]]> 1631 How LDS Culture Shapes Utah’s Beauty Standard https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah is gaining national notoriety for our beauty standard. You know it, you can picture it, because it’s literally on our billboards. Ex-Mormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell joins host Ali Vallarta to give her theories on its origins and what it would take to change the culture around beauty.  Related listening: Utahns' Quiet Obsession With Med Spas [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 How LDS Culture Shapes Utah’s Beauty Standard full City Cast Utah is gaining national notoriety for our beauty standard. You know it, you can picture it, because it’s literally on our billboards. Ex-Mormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell joins host Ali Vallarta to give her theories on its origins and what it would take to change the culture around beauty.  Related listening: Utahns' Quiet Obsession With Med Spas [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Utah is gaining national notoriety for our beauty standard. You know it, you can picture it, because it’s literally on our billboards. Ex-Mormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell joins host Ali Vallarta to give her theories on its origins and what it would take to change the culture around beauty. 

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]]> 1321 A Plan for the Sizzler! Unions Fight Back, Spring Forward https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah unions are gearing up for a fight against a new controversial law. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and how you can get involved — if you want. Plus, a plan for the old Sizzler at Sugarhouse Park, daylight saving weekend, and a mystery $14 million donation.  Resources and references: SLC's New Police Chief, 7th Best Capital City, New Central City Restaurant [City Cast Salt Lake] Boutique hotel, rooftop bar and restaurant in the works at old Sugar House Sizzler site [Building Salt Lake] Utah unions will attempt to repeal HB267 ban on collective bargaining for public workers [Salt Lake Tribune] Volunteer opportunity to collect signatures for the referendum.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 A Plan for the Sizzler! Unions Fight Back, Spring Forward full City Cast Utah unions are gearing up for a fight against a new controversial law. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and how you can get involved — if you want. Plus, a plan for the old Sizzler at Sugarhouse Park, daylight saving weekend, and a mystery $14 million donation.  Resources and references: SLC's New Police Chief, 7th Best Capital City, New Central City Restaurant [City Cast Salt Lake] Boutique hotel, rooftop bar and restaurant in the works at old Sugar House Sizzler site [Building Salt Lake] Utah unions will attempt to repeal HB267 ban on collective bargaining for public workers [Salt Lake Tribune] Volunteer opportunity to collect signatures for the referendum.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Utah unions are gearing up for a fight against a new controversial law. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and how you can get involved — if you want. Plus, a plan for the old Sizzler at Sugarhouse Park, daylight saving weekend, and a mystery $14 million donation. 

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]]> 1885 Is Flying From SLC Airport Still Safe? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Harrowing footage of commercial planes nearly colliding or landing belly up have made flying even more anxiety-inducing. Director of airport operations Treber Andersen, tells host Ali Vallarta about SLC International’s emergency plan and the Swiss cheese analogy of safety. Related listening: What would it take to make SLC International a world-class airport?  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Is Flying From SLC Airport Still Safe? full City Cast Harrowing footage of commercial planes nearly colliding or landing belly up have made flying even more anxiety-inducing. Director of airport operations Treber Andersen, tells host Ali Vallarta about SLC International’s emergency plan and the Swiss cheese analogy of safety. Related listening: What would it take to make SLC International a world-class airport?  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Harrowing footage of commercial planes nearly colliding or landing belly up have made flying even more anxiety-inducing. Director of airport operations Treber Andersen, tells host Ali Vallarta about SLC International’s emergency plan and the Swiss cheese analogy of safety.

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]]> 1251 National Parks a Mess? Try These Lookalikes. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts April and May are the best months to visit Utah’s five national parks, but the firing crisis might get in the way of a good time. Host Ali Vallarta and outdoor enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani create lookalike itineraries for each of the Mighty Five, promising a stress-free time with similar views. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 National Parks a Mess? Try These Lookalikes. full City Cast April and May are the best months to visit Utah’s five national parks, but the firing crisis might get in the way of a good time. Host Ali Vallarta and outdoor enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani create lookalike itineraries for each of the Mighty Five, promising a stress-free time with similar views. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest April and May are the best months to visit Utah’s five national parks, but the firing crisis might get in the way of a good time. Host Ali Vallarta and outdoor enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani create lookalike itineraries for each of the Mighty Five, promising a stress-free time with similar views.

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]]> 1638 Fluoride-Free SLC? Utahns & God, Neighborhood Bars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts How many Utahns believe in God these days? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means find religious showdowns in the SLC skyline. Plus, thrilling game wins, new liquor laws, and farewell fluoride? Resources and references: Fluoride will be banned from Utah’s water supplies — but only if Cox signs this bill [Salt Lake Tribune] Survey shows Utah’s religious landscape is slightly different than you might guess [Deseret News] City Creek: A Mall With a Vision [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Fluoride-Free SLC? Utahns & God, Neighborhood Bars full City Cast How many Utahns believe in God these days? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means find religious showdowns in the SLC skyline. Plus, thrilling game wins, new liquor laws, and farewell fluoride? Resources and references: Fluoride will be banned from Utah’s water supplies — but only if Cox signs this bill [Salt Lake Tribune] Survey shows Utah’s religious landscape is slightly different than you might guess [Deseret News] City Creek: A Mall With a Vision [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. How many Utahns believe in God these days? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means find religious showdowns in the SLC skyline. Plus, thrilling game wins, new liquor laws, and farewell fluoride?

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]]> 1999 Your Guide to March 2025 in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Whether you think it’s winter or spring (controversial), March will keep you busy in Salt Lake City! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of it, from discounted spa treatments to mini dog racing and spotting bison. And if you’re excited about Antelope Island, you’ll love our journey to every park in Salt Lake County. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors:The Shop, Salt Lake Brewing, Harmons, and Treefort Music Fest . We’re also powered by members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to March 2025 in Salt Lake full City Cast Whether you think it’s winter or spring (controversial), March will keep you busy in Salt Lake City! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of it, from discounted spa treatments to mini dog racing and spotting bison. And if you’re excited about Antelope Island, you’ll love our journey to every park in Salt Lake County. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors:The Shop, Salt Lake Brewing, Harmons, and Treefort Music Fest . We’re also powered by members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Whether you think it’s winter or spring (controversial), March will keep you busy in Salt Lake City! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of it, from discounted spa treatments to mini dog racing and spotting bison. And if you’re excited about Antelope Island, you’ll love our journey to every park in Salt Lake County.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1770 Avenging Julia Reagan, Cold Plunge Coffee, Frog Eye Salad Nostalgia https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Billboard queen Julia Reagan is making headlines again, as her husband seeks to avenge her death through a new lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and consider the impacts of Utah’s nursing shortage. Plus, cold plunge coffee coming to Central City, a Jazzy take on a Utah classic, and unplugging your phone.   Resources and references: Julia Reagan, late matriarch of Utah billboard company, died due to hospital negligence, lawsuit alleges [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Avenging Julia Reagan, Cold Plunge Coffee, Frog Eye Salad Nostalgia full City Cast Billboard queen Julia Reagan is making headlines again, as her husband seeks to avenge her death through a new lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and consider the impacts of Utah’s nursing shortage. Plus, cold plunge coffee coming to Central City, a Jazzy take on a Utah classic, and unplugging your phone.   Resources and references: Julia Reagan, late matriarch of Utah billboard company, died due to hospital negligence, lawsuit alleges [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Billboard queen Julia Reagan is making headlines again, as her husband seeks to avenge her death through a new lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and consider the impacts of Utah’s nursing shortage. Plus, cold plunge coffee coming to Central City, a Jazzy take on a Utah classic, and unplugging your phone.  

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]]> 1825 Should Utah Manage Our National Parks? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Long lines already plague Utah’s national parks. Pile on the Trump administration’s cuts to park staff and funding, and you’ve got a recipe for a chaotic busy season. So, what’s the solution? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, about his big idea for Utah to co-manage the Mighty Five. Related listening: Learn about Utah’s push to manage other federal lands.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Should Utah Manage Our National Parks? full City Cast Long lines already plague Utah’s national parks. Pile on the Trump administration’s cuts to park staff and funding, and you’ve got a recipe for a chaotic busy season. So, what’s the solution? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, about his big idea for Utah to co-manage the Mighty Five. Related listening: Learn about Utah’s push to manage other federal lands.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Long lines already plague Utah’s national parks. Pile on the Trump administration’s cuts to park staff and funding, and you’ve got a recipe for a chaotic busy season. So, what’s the solution? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, about his big idea for Utah to co-manage the Mighty Five.

Related listening: Learn about Utah’s push to manage other federal lands. 

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]]> 1323 A Bandwagoner’s Guide to Utah Hockey Hype https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City is hyped on the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season, with sold-out games and jerseys flying off the shelves. So now that Salt Lake is officially a hockey town, how will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like "bare-knuckle boxing on ice."  This episode first aired Oct. 2, 2024. Resources and references  Listen to COMMONS: Hockey from Canadaland. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500  Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 A Bandwagoner’s Guide to Utah Hockey Hype full City Cast Salt Lake City is hyped on the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season, with sold-out games and jerseys flying off the shelves. So now that Salt Lake is officially a hockey town, how will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like "bare-knuckle boxing on ice."  This episode first aired Oct. 2, 2024. Resources and references  Listen to COMMONS: Hockey from Canadaland. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500  Salt Lake City is hyped on the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season, with sold-out games and jerseys flying off the shelves. So now that Salt Lake is officially a hockey town, how will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like "bare-knuckle boxing on ice." 

This episode first aired Oct. 2, 2024.

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]]> 1746 SLC Streets in Jeopardy? Aritzia in Utah, Hoops With City Cast https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts State lawmakers are scheming again, and this time they’re targeting SLC streets. Host Ali Vallarta and Emily Means discuss a bill that puts bike lanes and pedestrian promenades in jeopardy. Plus, Fashion Place Mall gets trendier, a great bill, and the Holy War this weekend.  Related listening: Find out how state lawmakers want to police Salt Lake City.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Inn at 500  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 SLC Streets in Jeopardy? Aritzia in Utah, Hoops With City Cast full City Cast State lawmakers are scheming again, and this time they’re targeting SLC streets. Host Ali Vallarta and Emily Means discuss a bill that puts bike lanes and pedestrian promenades in jeopardy. Plus, Fashion Place Mall gets trendier, a great bill, and the Holy War this weekend.  Related listening: Find out how state lawmakers want to police Salt Lake City.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Inn at 500  State lawmakers are scheming again, and this time they’re targeting SLC streets. Host Ali Vallarta and Emily Means discuss a bill that puts bike lanes and pedestrian promenades in jeopardy. Plus, Fashion Place Mall gets trendier, a great bill, and the Holy War this weekend. 

Related listening: Find out how state lawmakers want to police Salt Lake City. 

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]]> 2056 Why SLC Bars Are Worried About Fake IDs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts We gave SugarHouse Pub a hard time when they were shut down for serving minors at their bar. But now, we’re hearing there’s more to the story. Utah liquor lawyer Tanner Lenart joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how fake IDs have gotten so good and what happens if you get caught with one. Background listening: What you need to know about what happened at Sugarhouse Pub.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Why SLC Bars Are Worried About Fake IDs full City Cast We gave SugarHouse Pub a hard time when they were shut down for serving minors at their bar. But now, we’re hearing there’s more to the story. Utah liquor lawyer Tanner Lenart joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how fake IDs have gotten so good and what happens if you get caught with one. Background listening: What you need to know about what happened at Sugarhouse Pub.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 We gave SugarHouse Pub a hard time when they were shut down for serving minors at their bar. But now, we’re hearing there’s more to the story. Utah liquor lawyer Tanner Lenart joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how fake IDs have gotten so good and what happens if you get caught with one.

Background listening: What you need to know about what happened at Sugarhouse Pub. 

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]]> 994 SLC's New Police Chief, 7th Best Capital City, New Central City Restaurant https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts What does SLC Mayor Mendenhall’s pick for police chief say about her vision for policing? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, an opportunity for parks lovers, and is Salt Lake really the 7th best capital city?  Background: Last week, SLCPD Chief Mike Brown announced he was stepping down. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 SLC's New Police Chief, 7th Best Capital City, New Central City Restaurant full City Cast What does SLC Mayor Mendenhall’s pick for police chief say about her vision for policing? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, an opportunity for parks lovers, and is Salt Lake really the 7th best capital city?  Background: Last week, SLCPD Chief Mike Brown announced he was stepping down. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. What does SLC Mayor Mendenhall’s pick for police chief say about her vision for policing? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, an opportunity for parks lovers, and is Salt Lake really the 7th best capital city? 

Background: Last week, SLCPD Chief Mike Brown announced he was stepping down.

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]]> 1690 What To Do When Your Dog Dies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City has more households with dogs than children. We don't want to imagine life without our furry friends, but do you know what to do if your dog dies? Wendy Sorensen of Forever Loved Pets joins host Ali Vallarta to answer frequently asked questions about the next steps and how to prepare to say goodbye.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 What To Do When Your Dog Dies full City Cast Salt Lake City has more households with dogs than children. We don't want to imagine life without our furry friends, but do you know what to do if your dog dies? Wendy Sorensen of Forever Loved Pets joins host Ali Vallarta to answer frequently asked questions about the next steps and how to prepare to say goodbye.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Salt Lake City has more households with dogs than children. We don't want to imagine life without our furry friends, but do you know what to do if your dog dies? Wendy Sorensen of Forever Loved Pets joins host Ali Vallarta to answer frequently asked questions about the next steps and how to prepare to say goodbye. 

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]]> 1187 What’s Next for Unions After Legislative Attacks? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Two huge union stories have dominated local news this year. Whether you picketed with the PC ski patrollers or protested Utah’s anti-union bill, the energy around organized labor is palpable. But it hasn’t always been that way. University of Utah labor historian Matt Basso joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the ebb and flow of union popularity through the years and what he thinks the future holds for workplaces. Required listening: Hear what an SLC firefighter has to say about the union bill.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 in Boise, Idaho Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 What’s Next for Unions After Legislative Attacks? full City Cast Two huge union stories have dominated local news this year. Whether you picketed with the PC ski patrollers or protested Utah’s anti-union bill, the energy around organized labor is palpable. But it hasn’t always been that way. University of Utah labor historian Matt Basso joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the ebb and flow of union popularity through the years and what he thinks the future holds for workplaces. Required listening: Hear what an SLC firefighter has to say about the union bill.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 in Boise, Idaho Two huge union stories have dominated local news this year. Whether you picketed with the PC ski patrollers or protested Utah’s anti-union bill, the energy around organized labor is palpable. But it hasn’t always been that way. University of Utah labor historian Matt Basso joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the ebb and flow of union popularity through the years and what he thinks the future holds for workplaces.

Required listening: Hear what an SLC firefighter has to say about the union bill. 

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]]> 1068 How To Tip in Salt Lake These Days https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The cost of living has gone up, and boy, have our wallets felt it. But in a world where tipping is a standard practice, how much should we be adding to the tab? Alexi Fisher, owner of the Hammered Copper bar service and Cocktail Collective, joins host Ali Vallarta to guide us through the do’s and don’ts of tipping and explain what it would take to get rid of it completely.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake Sewciety Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 How To Tip in Salt Lake These Days full City Cast The cost of living has gone up, and boy, have our wallets felt it. But in a world where tipping is a standard practice, how much should we be adding to the tab? Alexi Fisher, owner of the Hammered Copper bar service and Cocktail Collective, joins host Ali Vallarta to guide us through the do’s and don’ts of tipping and explain what it would take to get rid of it completely.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Inn at 500 Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake Sewciety The cost of living has gone up, and boy, have our wallets felt it. But in a world where tipping is a standard practice, how much should we be adding to the tab? Alexi Fisher, owner of the Hammered Copper bar service and Cocktail Collective, joins host Ali Vallarta to guide us through the do’s and don’ts of tipping and explain what it would take to get rid of it completely. 

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]]> 1236 State Police Takeover? X Games in SLC, Crazy Rents in Sugar House https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Big cop news in Salt Lake City this week: Police Chief Mike Brown is stepping down, and the Legislature wants to send in state police to tackle crime and homelessness. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect the dots and question why the state is so obsessed with the city. Plus, the X-Games are coming to town, viral FrontRunner video, and luxury rents in Sugar House. Resources and references: Bill would force SLC to partner with state to police camping, drugs — or else risk losing funds [Utah News Dispatch] Utah landlords took part in rent-setting scheme the DOJ says was illegal [Building Salt Lake]  New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton [KSL.com]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 State Police Takeover? X Games in SLC, Crazy Rents in Sugar House full City Cast Big cop news in Salt Lake City this week: Police Chief Mike Brown is stepping down, and the Legislature wants to send in state police to tackle crime and homelessness. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect the dots and question why the state is so obsessed with the city. Plus, the X-Games are coming to town, viral FrontRunner video, and luxury rents in Sugar House. Resources and references: Bill would force SLC to partner with state to police camping, drugs — or else risk losing funds [Utah News Dispatch] Utah landlords took part in rent-setting scheme the DOJ says was illegal [Building Salt Lake]  New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton [KSL.com]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Big cop news in Salt Lake City this week: Police Chief Mike Brown is stepping down, and the Legislature wants to send in state police to tackle crime and homelessness. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect the dots and question why the state is so obsessed with the city. Plus, the X-Games are coming to town, viral FrontRunner video, and luxury rents in Sugar House.

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]]> 2216 Your Small Lake City Dating Stories https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts If you’ve ever been single in this town, you’ve likely had some memorable Small Lake City dating experiences. So, this Valentine’s Day we honor our Salt Lake neighbors who have put themselves out there by accidentally dating their friend’s therapist or a literal clown. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta for a dramatic reading of your best dating stories. Want even more awkward dating stories? Listen to this episode from Valentine’s Day 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Your Small Lake City Dating Stories full City Cast If you’ve ever been single in this town, you’ve likely had some memorable Small Lake City dating experiences. So, this Valentine’s Day we honor our Salt Lake neighbors who have put themselves out there by accidentally dating their friend’s therapist or a literal clown. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta for a dramatic reading of your best dating stories. Want even more awkward dating stories? Listen to this episode from Valentine’s Day 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons If you’ve ever been single in this town, you’ve likely had some memorable Small Lake City dating experiences. So, this Valentine’s Day we honor our Salt Lake neighbors who have put themselves out there by accidentally dating their friend’s therapist or a literal clown. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta for a dramatic reading of your best dating stories.

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]]> 1609 SLC Restaurants Arriving in 2025 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts It’s another year of good eating in Salt Lake City, and our food scene is only getting bigger and better, baby! Stuart Melling of Gastronomic SLC joins host Ali Vallarta to dish about hot new restaurants and food trends we should expect. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 SLC Restaurants Arriving in 2025 full City Cast It’s another year of good eating in Salt Lake City, and our food scene is only getting bigger and better, baby! Stuart Melling of Gastronomic SLC joins host Ali Vallarta to dish about hot new restaurants and food trends we should expect. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons It’s another year of good eating in Salt Lake City, and our food scene is only getting bigger and better, baby! Stuart Melling of Gastronomic SLC joins host Ali Vallarta to dish about hot new restaurants and food trends we should expect.

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]]> 1340 The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lakers have been side-eyeing the Salt Lake School Board after closing four local elementary schools, and then asking for $730 million on our November ballots. But is there more to the story? SLC school board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why some education funding is being redirected for development projects.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 The $30M SLC Schools Lost to Developers full City Cast Salt Lakers have been side-eyeing the Salt Lake School Board after closing four local elementary schools, and then asking for $730 million on our November ballots. But is there more to the story? SLC school board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why some education funding is being redirected for development projects.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lakers have been side-eyeing the Salt Lake School Board after closing four local elementary schools, and then asking for $730 million on our November ballots. But is there more to the story? SLC school board member Ashley Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why some education funding is being redirected for development projects.  

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]]> 1334 Utah’s Big Anti-Union Bill, Explained https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Despite opposition from, well, just about everyone, Utah lawmakers passed a bill that bans collective bargaining for public sector labor unions. Salt Lake City Fire Dept. union president Zach Jeppson tells host Ali Vallarta about its impacts and why he thinks the Legislature dug their heels in. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Big Anti-Union Bill, Explained full City Cast Despite opposition from, well, just about everyone, Utah lawmakers passed a bill that bans collective bargaining for public sector labor unions. Salt Lake City Fire Dept. union president Zach Jeppson tells host Ali Vallarta about its impacts and why he thinks the Legislature dug their heels in. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Harmons Despite opposition from, well, just about everyone, Utah lawmakers passed a bill that bans collective bargaining for public sector labor unions. Salt Lake City Fire Dept. union president Zach Jeppson tells host Ali Vallarta about its impacts and why he thinks the Legislature dug their heels in.

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]]> 1198 Millcreek Mayor Takes On ICE, Sugar House Pub’s Fate, One Good Bill https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts A local ICE interaction is under scrutiny, and now local politicians are addressing the elephant in the room. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down highlights from Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County address. Plus, Sugar House Pub’s tentative comeback, a business opportunity, and a good bill.  Resources and references: Read Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County. Utah’s liquor commission decides the future of SugarHouse Pub [Salt Lake Tribune] Buy the By the Bucket sign for a cool $1,000. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Millcreek Mayor Takes On ICE, Sugar House Pub’s Fate, One Good Bill full City Cast A local ICE interaction is under scrutiny, and now local politicians are addressing the elephant in the room. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down highlights from Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County address. Plus, Sugar House Pub’s tentative comeback, a business opportunity, and a good bill.  Resources and references: Read Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County. Utah’s liquor commission decides the future of SugarHouse Pub [Salt Lake Tribune] Buy the By the Bucket sign for a cool $1,000. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. A local ICE interaction is under scrutiny, and now local politicians are addressing the elephant in the room. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down highlights from Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County address. Plus, Sugar House Pub’s tentative comeback, a business opportunity, and a good bill. 

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]]> 1977 Where To Run in SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024.  Sign up for the 2025 Salt Lake City Marathon. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Where To Run in SLC full City Cast So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024.  Sign up for the 2025 Salt Lake City Marathon. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement.

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]]> 1321 Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The only way to save the Great Salt Lake is by growing less alfalfa, according to a new report. But how helpful is that message in bringing farmers to the table? Stewardship Utah Great Salt Lake policy associate Chandler Rosenberg makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for why we should cool it on villainizing our most water-intensive crop. Resources and references: Opinion: Supporting the lake and the land [Desert News] Reducing alfalfa production essential to saving the Great Salt Lake, study finds [Utah News Dispatch] RSVP for the Living Soils Summit Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake full City Cast The only way to save the Great Salt Lake is by growing less alfalfa, according to a new report. But how helpful is that message in bringing farmers to the table? Stewardship Utah Great Salt Lake policy associate Chandler Rosenberg makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for why we should cool it on villainizing our most water-intensive crop. Resources and references: Opinion: Supporting the lake and the land [Desert News] Reducing alfalfa production essential to saving the Great Salt Lake, study finds [Utah News Dispatch] RSVP for the Living Soils Summit Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop The only way to save the Great Salt Lake is by growing less alfalfa, according to a new report. But how helpful is that message in bringing farmers to the table? Stewardship Utah Great Salt Lake policy associate Chandler Rosenberg makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for why we should cool it on villainizing our most water-intensive crop.

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]]> 1233 Deportation Claims & Housing, Counting Unhoused Utahns, Competitive Puzzling https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Housing affordability is the talk of the town, but home prices could get more expensive if deportation efforts grow. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how state leaders' goals could be hindered by their own actions. Plus, warm temps in the valley, Point-In-Time Count takeaways, and a competitive game night.  Resources and references: Will deportations affect the housing supply in Utah? [Deseret News] What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025 [City Cast Salt Lake] Virtual Naloxone training on Feb. 5, 2025 Why Good Neighbors Carry Naloxone [City Cast Salt Lake] Puzzle Buzz competitions at 2 Row Brewing and Beer Bar Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Shop Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Deportation Claims & Housing, Counting Unhoused Utahns, Competitive Puzzling full City Cast Housing affordability is the talk of the town, but home prices could get more expensive if deportation efforts grow. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how state leaders' goals could be hindered by their own actions. Plus, warm temps in the valley, Point-In-Time Count takeaways, and a competitive game night.  Resources and references: Will deportations affect the housing supply in Utah? [Deseret News] What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025 [City Cast Salt Lake] Virtual Naloxone training on Feb. 5, 2025 Why Good Neighbors Carry Naloxone [City Cast Salt Lake] Puzzle Buzz competitions at 2 Row Brewing and Beer Bar Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Shop Housing affordability is the talk of the town, but home prices could get more expensive if deportation efforts grow. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how state leaders' goals could be hindered by their own actions. Plus, warm temps in the valley, Point-In-Time Count takeaways, and a competitive game night. 

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]]> 2059 What ICE Can and Can’t Do (Legally) in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Local reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers — A.K.A. ICE — in Salt Lake are causing confusion and fear among community members. Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah tells host Ali Vallarta what you should do if you see or are detained by ICE, and how their power differs from local police. Visit ACLU of Utah’s resource hub for more information about your rights and guidance for institutions. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 What ICE Can and Can’t Do (Legally) in Utah full City Cast Local reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers — A.K.A. ICE — in Salt Lake are causing confusion and fear among community members. Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah tells host Ali Vallarta what you should do if you see or are detained by ICE, and how their power differs from local police. Visit ACLU of Utah’s resource hub for more information about your rights and guidance for institutions. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Local reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers — A.K.A. ICE — in Salt Lake are causing confusion and fear among community members. Aaron Welcher with the ACLU of Utah tells host Ali Vallarta what you should do if you see or are detained by ICE, and how their power differs from local police.

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]]> 1654 ‘State of the City’ Takeaways, Live at Trolley Square? New Shake Shack https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her State of the City address this week, and she said to expect more policing and a plan for the Ballpark. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the highlights and their analysis. Plus, living at Trolley Square, your lawmaker’s star sign, and breaking pizza news. Resources and references: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall's 2025 State of the City Address Hundreds of new homes may go up near historic Trolley Square [Salt Lake Tribune]  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 ‘State of the City’ Takeaways, Live at Trolley Square? New Shake Shack full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her State of the City address this week, and she said to expect more policing and a plan for the Ballpark. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the highlights and their analysis. Plus, living at Trolley Square, your lawmaker’s star sign, and breaking pizza news. Resources and references: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall's 2025 State of the City Address Hundreds of new homes may go up near historic Trolley Square [Salt Lake Tribune]  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her State of the City address this week, and she said to expect more policing and a plan for the Ballpark. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the highlights and their analysis. Plus, living at Trolley Square, your lawmaker’s star sign, and breaking pizza news.

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]]> 1991 Your Guide to February 2025 in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts February is a month for love, surviving the winter doldrums, and … bull riding? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from coffee shop DJs to unleashing your inner cowboy. Plus, listen to this episode to learn more about skijoring, Utah’s hottest sport. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. For even more tips on how to make the most of February in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Ebb & Flow movement studio. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to February 2025 in Salt Lake full City Cast February is a month for love, surviving the winter doldrums, and … bull riding? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from coffee shop DJs to unleashing your inner cowboy. Plus, listen to this episode to learn more about skijoring, Utah’s hottest sport. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. For even more tips on how to make the most of February in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Ebb & Flow movement studio. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. February is a month for love, surviving the winter doldrums, and … bull riding? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from coffee shop DJs to unleashing your inner cowboy. Plus, listen to this episode to learn more about skijoring, Utah’s hottest sport.

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]]> 1682 Will Utah Be the ‘Nation’s Nuclear Hub’? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Senate President Stuart Adams said Utah needs to be “the nation’s nuclear hub.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what it would mean to have a nuclear power plant in our state. Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Will Utah Be the ‘Nation’s Nuclear Hub’? full City Cast Senate President Stuart Adams said Utah needs to be “the nation’s nuclear hub.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what it would mean to have a nuclear power plant in our state. Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Senate President Stuart Adams said Utah needs to be “the nation’s nuclear hub.” Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what it would mean to have a nuclear power plant in our state.

Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring. 

We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag.

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]]> 1423 Legislature vs. Labor Unions, Sundance Vibes, New Art on State https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lawmakers have labor unions in their crosshairs this legislative session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect dots up at the Capitol. Plus, the vibes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, new public art on State Street, and an all-time comedy at the Broadway. Resources and references: ‘No better than working at 7-Eleven’: Unions oppose bill to end collective bargaining for Utah public employees [Salt Lake Tribune] Sundance 2025 Films Sold So Far [IndieWire] Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals [City Cast Salt Lake] Get tickets to Salt Lake Film Society February comedy screenings. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Legislature vs. Labor Unions, Sundance Vibes, New Art on State full City Cast Lawmakers have labor unions in their crosshairs this legislative session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect dots up at the Capitol. Plus, the vibes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, new public art on State Street, and an all-time comedy at the Broadway. Resources and references: ‘No better than working at 7-Eleven’: Unions oppose bill to end collective bargaining for Utah public employees [Salt Lake Tribune] Sundance 2025 Films Sold So Far [IndieWire] Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals [City Cast Salt Lake] Get tickets to Salt Lake Film Society February comedy screenings. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only seven minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Lawmakers have labor unions in their crosshairs this legislative session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect dots up at the Capitol. Plus, the vibes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, new public art on State Street, and an all-time comedy at the Broadway.

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]]> 1799 Funding Public School or Home School? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Republican National Party has a big agenda for schools: closing the Department of Education and sending it back to the states. Meanwhile, the Utah legislature is slowly chipping away at public school funding. Utah State Board of Education member Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what’s in store for teachers, students and public education in this year’s legislative session. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Funding Public School or Home School? full City Cast The Republican National Party has a big agenda for schools: closing the Department of Education and sending it back to the states. Meanwhile, the Utah legislature is slowly chipping away at public school funding. Utah State Board of Education member Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what’s in store for teachers, students and public education in this year’s legislative session. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Republican National Party has a big agenda for schools: closing the Department of Education and sending it back to the states. Meanwhile, the Utah legislature is slowly chipping away at public school funding. Utah State Board of Education member Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what’s in store for teachers, students and public education in this year’s legislative session.

We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag.

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]]> 1515 ICE in SLC? No Name Hockey Club, One-Man Star Wars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts President Trump’s deportation policies are hitting Salt Lake, just as residents report immigration enforcement sightings. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what local officials, like the SLC School District, have said they will and won’t do. Plus, the Utah Hockey Club keeps searching for a name, a neighborhood org gets the documentary treatment, and a $25 Star Wars date night. Resources and references: Local Solutions to Trump Policies [City Cast Salt Lake]  What to do if ICE is at your home or workplace [ACLU Utah] Utah Hockey Club facing trademark hurdles in finding permanent name [KSL.com]  The Best Things To Do in Ogden [Hey Salt Lake]  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 ICE in SLC? No Name Hockey Club, One-Man Star Wars full City Cast President Trump’s deportation policies are hitting Salt Lake, just as residents report immigration enforcement sightings. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what local officials, like the SLC School District, have said they will and won’t do. Plus, the Utah Hockey Club keeps searching for a name, a neighborhood org gets the documentary treatment, and a $25 Star Wars date night. Resources and references: Local Solutions to Trump Policies [City Cast Salt Lake]  What to do if ICE is at your home or workplace [ACLU Utah] Utah Hockey Club facing trademark hurdles in finding permanent name [KSL.com]  The Best Things To Do in Ogden [Hey Salt Lake]  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your facial by mentioning this ad. President Trump’s deportation policies are hitting Salt Lake, just as residents report immigration enforcement sightings. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what local officials, like the SLC School District, have said they will and won’t do. Plus, the Utah Hockey Club keeps searching for a name, a neighborhood org gets the documentary treatment, and a $25 Star Wars date night.

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We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag.

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]]> 1824 Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The 2025 Sundance Film Festival starts today, and if you don’t have tickets or tons of money to spend, we’ve got you. Former staffers Emily Samore and host Ali Vallarta share insider tips for accessing screenings, spotting celebs, and taking advantage of the fest as a local. Resources and references: Local Lens Beyond Film Films discussed: “Omaha," “The Wedding Banquet,” “The Dating Game," and “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” Plus, check out Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria’s 2025 film picks. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals full City Cast The 2025 Sundance Film Festival starts today, and if you don’t have tickets or tons of money to spend, we’ve got you. Former staffers Emily Samore and host Ali Vallarta share insider tips for accessing screenings, spotting celebs, and taking advantage of the fest as a local. Resources and references: Local Lens Beyond Film Films discussed: “Omaha," “The Wedding Banquet,” “The Dating Game," and “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” Plus, check out Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria’s 2025 film picks. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The 2025 Sundance Film Festival starts today, and if you don’t have tickets or tons of money to spend, we’ve got you. Former staffers Emily Samore and host Ali Vallarta share insider tips for accessing screenings, spotting celebs, and taking advantage of the fest as a local.

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]]> 1668 How To Stay Active When It’s So Cold Outside https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Freezing temps, inversion, and ski pass prices make it hard to get off the couch this winter. But there are lots of ways to move your body and lift your spirits while we wait for spring to arrive. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria share a few ideas for beating the winter blues, from cheap class deals to local social clubs and indoor pickleball. Do the “Whale to Wales” 5K, and check out local runners’ tips for hitting the pavement. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 How To Stay Active When It’s So Cold Outside full City Cast Freezing temps, inversion, and ski pass prices make it hard to get off the couch this winter. But there are lots of ways to move your body and lift your spirits while we wait for spring to arrive. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria share a few ideas for beating the winter blues, from cheap class deals to local social clubs and indoor pickleball. Do the “Whale to Wales” 5K, and check out local runners’ tips for hitting the pavement. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Freezing temps, inversion, and ski pass prices make it hard to get off the couch this winter. But there are lots of ways to move your body and lift your spirits while we wait for spring to arrive. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria share a few ideas for beating the winter blues, from cheap class deals to local social clubs and indoor pickleball.

Do the “Whale to Wales” 5K, and check out local runners’ tips for hitting the pavement.

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]]> 1690 How To Have Better Sex Ed in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah’s sex education syllabus was given a D- grade by a national sexual health council. So, what does good sex ed look like? Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual health expert, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about ways to discuss sexual health at home or at school, from porn to pleasure and everything in between.  Here are some resources for parents and adults:  Sex Positive Families  Amaze  Planned Parenthood National Sex Education Standards  The Porn Conversation Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 How To Have Better Sex Ed in Utah full City Cast Utah’s sex education syllabus was given a D- grade by a national sexual health council. So, what does good sex ed look like? Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual health expert, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about ways to discuss sexual health at home or at school, from porn to pleasure and everything in between.  Here are some resources for parents and adults:  Sex Positive Families  Amaze  Planned Parenthood National Sex Education Standards  The Porn Conversation Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Utah’s sex education syllabus was given a D- grade by a national sexual health council. So, what does good sex ed look like? Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual health expert, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about ways to discuss sexual health at home or at school, from porn to pleasure and everything in between. 

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]]> 1798 More Policing in SLC, Lock the Clock, Crumbl Deodorant https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a 50-page public safety plan responding to the state’s threat of intervention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means breakdown the highlights and their big takeaways. Plus, Crumbl deodorant, a clean slate opportunity, and National Popcorn Day.  Resources and references: Read the mayor’s public safety plan and catch up on the letter that prompted it. Will Utahns stop changing their clocks twice a year? Legislature may explore the idea this session [Utah News Dispatch] Pre-register for Expungement Day at the Delta Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, doors at 2 p.m. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 More Policing in SLC, Lock the Clock, Crumbl Deodorant full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a 50-page public safety plan responding to the state’s threat of intervention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means breakdown the highlights and their big takeaways. Plus, Crumbl deodorant, a clean slate opportunity, and National Popcorn Day.  Resources and references: Read the mayor’s public safety plan and catch up on the letter that prompted it. Will Utahns stop changing their clocks twice a year? Legislature may explore the idea this session [Utah News Dispatch] Pre-register for Expungement Day at the Delta Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, doors at 2 p.m. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a 50-page public safety plan responding to the state’s threat of intervention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means breakdown the highlights and their big takeaways. Plus, Crumbl deodorant, a clean slate opportunity, and National Popcorn Day. 

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]]> 2103 Birthday Freebies in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts It’s host Ali Vallarta’s birthday! In the spirit of celebrating, executive producer Emily Means and Ali assembled a guide to the free stuff you can get around town on your birthday. Plus, creative ideas for affordable celebrations at all ages and stages. Enjoy Ali’s friend Renee’s spreadsheet of Salt Lake Birthday Freebies. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Birthday Freebies in Salt Lake full City Cast It’s host Ali Vallarta’s birthday! In the spirit of celebrating, executive producer Emily Means and Ali assembled a guide to the free stuff you can get around town on your birthday. Plus, creative ideas for affordable celebrations at all ages and stages. Enjoy Ali’s friend Renee’s spreadsheet of Salt Lake Birthday Freebies. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO It’s host Ali Vallarta’s birthday! In the spirit of celebrating, executive producer Emily Means and Ali assembled a guide to the free stuff you can get around town on your birthday. Plus, creative ideas for affordable celebrations at all ages and stages.

Enjoy Ali’s friend Renee’s spreadsheet of Salt Lake Birthday Freebies.

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1694 How Hunters and Hikers Can Coexist in the Avenues https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Upper Avenues are well-known for their expensive views, but did you know they’re also hunting grounds? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell us how hunters, hikers, and dogs can safely coexist in our city’s backyard. This episode originally aired on Jan. 3, 2024. Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program and about the BHA’s Hunting for Sustainability course. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 How Hunters and Hikers Can Coexist in the Avenues full City Cast The Upper Avenues are well-known for their expensive views, but did you know they’re also hunting grounds? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell us how hunters, hikers, and dogs can safely coexist in our city’s backyard. This episode originally aired on Jan. 3, 2024. Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program and about the BHA’s Hunting for Sustainability course. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO The Upper Avenues are well-known for their expensive views, but did you know they’re also hunting grounds? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell us how hunters, hikers, and dogs can safely coexist in our city’s backyard.

This episode originally aired on Jan. 3, 2024.

Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program and about the BHA’s Hunting for Sustainability course.

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1329 Public Lands Lawsuit Rejected, 2034 Olympics at Risk, Pet Adoptions https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Utah’s public lands lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the surprising decision and what’s next for the state’s fight against the feds. Plus, Salt Lake’s 2034 Olympics could be at risk, a pet volunteer opportunity, and goodbye to the state’s superintendent. Resources and references: SCOTUS won’t hear Utah’s public lands lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune] U.S. funding dispute with world anti-doping agency boils over; Salt Lake Olympics at risk [Salt Lake Tribune]  Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June [Deseret News] This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Public Lands Lawsuit Rejected, 2034 Olympics at Risk, Pet Adoptions full City Cast The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Utah’s public lands lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the surprising decision and what’s next for the state’s fight against the feds. Plus, Salt Lake’s 2034 Olympics could be at risk, a pet volunteer opportunity, and goodbye to the state’s superintendent. Resources and references: SCOTUS won’t hear Utah’s public lands lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune] U.S. funding dispute with world anti-doping agency boils over; Salt Lake Olympics at risk [Salt Lake Tribune]  Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June [Deseret News] This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Utah’s public lands lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the surprising decision and what’s next for the state’s fight against the feds. Plus, Salt Lake’s 2034 Olympics could be at risk, a pet volunteer opportunity, and goodbye to the state’s superintendent.

Resources and references:

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1790 Utah Wants Geothermal Energy. What the Heck Is It? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah lawmakers have continued to prop up coal in our state, but now Gov. Spencer Cox is eyeing another energy option: geothermal. So … what the heck is it? And can it cause earthquakes?? Dr. Joseph Moore, principal researcher at Utah FORGE, joins host Ali Vallarta to demystify this renewable resource. Resources and references: What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Utah Wants Geothermal Energy. What the Heck Is It? full City Cast Utah lawmakers have continued to prop up coal in our state, but now Gov. Spencer Cox is eyeing another energy option: geothermal. So … what the heck is it? And can it cause earthquakes?? Dr. Joseph Moore, principal researcher at Utah FORGE, joins host Ali Vallarta to demystify this renewable resource. Resources and references: What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Utah lawmakers have continued to prop up coal in our state, but now Gov. Spencer Cox is eyeing another energy option: geothermal. So … what the heck is it? And can it cause earthquakes?? Dr. Joseph Moore, principal researcher at Utah FORGE, joins host Ali Vallarta to demystify this renewable resource.

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]]> 1530 Skiers Sue Vail, Immigration Crackdown, New SLC Trash Day https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Park City ski patrol strike is finally over, so what’s in their contract? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the union’s wins and Vail’s losses. Plus, a slew of immigration bills just dropped, hut-to-hut hiking, and an important public notice.  Resources and references: Skiers file class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts over Park City strike [KPCW] New SLC garbage collection schedule starts Feb. 3, 2025 The Western Uinta Hut System This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Skiers Sue Vail, Immigration Crackdown, New SLC Trash Day full City Cast The Park City ski patrol strike is finally over, so what’s in their contract? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the union’s wins and Vail’s losses. Plus, a slew of immigration bills just dropped, hut-to-hut hiking, and an important public notice.  Resources and references: Skiers file class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts over Park City strike [KPCW] New SLC garbage collection schedule starts Feb. 3, 2025 The Western Uinta Hut System This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Park City ski patrol strike is finally over, so what’s in their contract? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the union’s wins and Vail’s losses. Plus, a slew of immigration bills just dropped, hut-to-hut hiking, and an important public notice. 

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]]> 2119 You’ve Heard of Utah Militias. What Other Extremist Groups Are Here? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts We may think of extremism as a national issue (think Jan. 6 insurrection), but new reporting from ProPublica shows how right-wing militias are operating in Utah. Chase Thomas, senior policy advisor at Better Utah Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a new tool that tracks these groups and the next steps for addressing it. Resources and references: The Militia and the Mole [ProPublica] Extremism Watch Utah [Better Utah Institute] This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 You’ve Heard of Utah Militias. What Other Extremist Groups Are Here? full City Cast We may think of extremism as a national issue (think Jan. 6 insurrection), but new reporting from ProPublica shows how right-wing militias are operating in Utah. Chase Thomas, senior policy advisor at Better Utah Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a new tool that tracks these groups and the next steps for addressing it. Resources and references: The Militia and the Mole [ProPublica] Extremism Watch Utah [Better Utah Institute] This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy We may think of extremism as a national issue (think Jan. 6 insurrection), but new reporting from ProPublica shows how right-wing militias are operating in Utah. Chase Thomas, senior policy advisor at Better Utah Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a new tool that tracks these groups and the next steps for addressing it.

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This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1258 What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Homelessness is at a record high across the country, and Utah leaders have eyes on how Salt Lake City is handling the issue. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, discuss local headlines and set expectations for homeless-related bills this upcoming legislation session. Resources and references: After prolonged delays, long-promised SLC tiny-home village for homeless Utahns finally gets its first residents [Salt Lake Tribune] State leaders slam SLC police in letter to Mendenhall, ask city to submit plan to ‘restore public safety’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah lawmaker proposes 'Homeless Bill of Rights' [FOX 13] Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake]  This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025 full City Cast Homelessness is at a record high across the country, and Utah leaders have eyes on how Salt Lake City is handling the issue. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, discuss local headlines and set expectations for homeless-related bills this upcoming legislation session. Resources and references: After prolonged delays, long-promised SLC tiny-home village for homeless Utahns finally gets its first residents [Salt Lake Tribune] State leaders slam SLC police in letter to Mendenhall, ask city to submit plan to ‘restore public safety’ [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah lawmaker proposes 'Homeless Bill of Rights' [FOX 13] Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake]  This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Homelessness is at a record high across the country, and Utah leaders have eyes on how Salt Lake City is handling the issue. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, discuss local headlines and set expectations for homeless-related bills this upcoming legislation session.

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This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 2182 The Best Coffee in Salt Lake City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Where’s the best coffee in Salt Lake City? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in town last year — more than 70 of them. Today, he joins host Ali Vallarta to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest.  Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 The Best Coffee in Salt Lake City full City Cast Where’s the best coffee in Salt Lake City? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in town last year — more than 70 of them. Today, he joins host Ali Vallarta to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest.  Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Where’s the best coffee in Salt Lake City? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in town last year — more than 70 of them. Today, he joins host Ali Vallarta to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest. 

Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops.

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1178 How Utah Lawmakers Could Change Your Life in 2025 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Senators and representatives from around Utah will convene at the Capitol from Jan. 21 to March 7 for the annual legislative session. What new laws or programs will come of it? Fox 13 politics reporter Ben Winslow sets expectations for host Ali Vallarta about everything from the Great Salt Lake to revenge on Sugar House Pub and the Utah Supreme Court. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 How Utah Lawmakers Could Change Your Life in 2025 full City Cast Senators and representatives from around Utah will convene at the Capitol from Jan. 21 to March 7 for the annual legislative session. What new laws or programs will come of it? Fox 13 politics reporter Ben Winslow sets expectations for host Ali Vallarta about everything from the Great Salt Lake to revenge on Sugar House Pub and the Utah Supreme Court. This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Central Wasatch Symposium Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Elizabeth Academy Senators and representatives from around Utah will convene at the Capitol from Jan. 21 to March 7 for the annual legislative session. What new laws or programs will come of it? Fox 13 politics reporter Ben Winslow sets expectations for host Ali Vallarta about everything from the Great Salt Lake to revenge on Sugar House Pub and the Utah Supreme Court.

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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]]> 1807 Ski Patrol Strike, What’s ‘Out’ in 2025, Big Job Opportunity https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Why did hundreds of Park City ski patrollers go on strike? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their demands and the impacts. Plus, local “ins and outs” for 2025, ancient bones, and become the next South Salt Lake city council member. Resources and references: Park City ski patrol ‘disappointed’ in Vail counter offer as strike continues [KPCW] Apply for the open seat on the South Salt Lake City Council. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Dr. Alexis Chiropractic - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Central Wasatch Symposium Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Ski Patrol Strike, What’s ‘Out’ in 2025, Big Job Opportunity full City Cast Why did hundreds of Park City ski patrollers go on strike? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their demands and the impacts. Plus, local “ins and outs” for 2025, ancient bones, and become the next South Salt Lake city council member. Resources and references: Park City ski patrol ‘disappointed’ in Vail counter offer as strike continues [KPCW] Apply for the open seat on the South Salt Lake City Council. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Dr. Alexis Chiropractic - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Central Wasatch Symposium Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Why did hundreds of Park City ski patrollers go on strike? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their demands and the impacts. Plus, local “ins and outs” for 2025, ancient bones, and become the next South Salt Lake city council member.

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]]> 2383 Your Guide to January 2025 in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm New year, new rendezvous! This is your guide to January in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assemble a lineup of restaurants to try, local spectacles, and ideas for getting outside (without a thousand-dollar ski pass). And if you are headed to the movies this month, don’t miss our episode on the fate of the Sundance Film Festival. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, The Shop, Dr. Alexis Chiropractor, and Central Wasatch Symposium.. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to January 2025 in Salt Lake full City Cast New year, new rendezvous! This is your guide to January in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assemble a lineup of restaurants to try, local spectacles, and ideas for getting outside (without a thousand-dollar ski pass). And if you are headed to the movies this month, don’t miss our episode on the fate of the Sundance Film Festival. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, The Shop, Dr. Alexis Chiropractor, and Central Wasatch Symposium.. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. New year, new rendezvous! This is your guide to January in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assemble a lineup of restaurants to try, local spectacles, and ideas for getting outside (without a thousand-dollar ski pass). And if you are headed to the movies this month, don’t miss our episode on the fate of the Sundance Film Festival.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, The Shop, Dr. Alexis Chiropractor, and Central Wasatch Symposium.. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake.

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]]> 1906 Best and Worst Places To Take Out-of-Towners This Week https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Which of Salt Lake City’s tourist attractions are worth bringing your family to this holiday season? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals? This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Central Wasatch Symposium Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Best and Worst Places To Take Out-of-Towners This Week full City Cast Which of Salt Lake City’s tourist attractions are worth bringing your family to this holiday season? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals? This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Central Wasatch Symposium Which of Salt Lake City’s tourist attractions are worth bringing your family to this holiday season? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals?

This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024.

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]]> 1462 Tan France’s Hottest Salt Lake Takes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts There’s nothing more fabulously Salt Lake than a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so we decided to test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him. This episode originally aired on June 10, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Tan France’s Hottest Salt Lake Takes full City Cast There’s nothing more fabulously Salt Lake than a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so we decided to test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him. This episode originally aired on June 10, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. There’s nothing more fabulously Salt Lake than a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so we decided to test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him.

This episode originally aired on June 10, 2024.

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]]> 1632 Why Are Utahns Obsessed With Disney? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts There are several things Utahns are known for, but should we be adding “Disney adults” to the list? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion. This episode originally aired on Aug. 6, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Why Are Utahns Obsessed With Disney? full City Cast There are several things Utahns are known for, but should we be adding “Disney adults” to the list? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion. This episode originally aired on Aug. 6, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO There are several things Utahns are known for, but should we be adding “Disney adults” to the list? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion.

This episode originally aired on Aug. 6, 2024.

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]]> 1453 What’s ‘The Point’? Sundance Celebs, a Local Vinyl Legend https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Point development in southern Salt Lake County is finally seeing some action after Gov. Spencer Cox and legislators broke ground this week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what’s in store for the state’s 600-acre project. Plus, possible celebrity sightings at Sundance, a volunteer opportunity, and honoring a legendary Salt Laker.  Resources and references: Utah’s old prison now gone, leaders break ground on ‘The Point,’ a huge state-run development [Utah News Dispatch] Here are the 87 movies (and 57 shorts) set to screen at Sundance 2025 — and the stars they will feature [Salt Lake Tribune] Randy Stinson, the face of record stores in Utah, dies at age 83 [Salt Lake Tribune] Volunteer for the Point-In-Time Count Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What’s ‘The Point’? Sundance Celebs, a Local Vinyl Legend full City Cast The Point development in southern Salt Lake County is finally seeing some action after Gov. Spencer Cox and legislators broke ground this week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what’s in store for the state’s 600-acre project. Plus, possible celebrity sightings at Sundance, a volunteer opportunity, and honoring a legendary Salt Laker.  Resources and references: Utah’s old prison now gone, leaders break ground on ‘The Point,’ a huge state-run development [Utah News Dispatch] Here are the 87 movies (and 57 shorts) set to screen at Sundance 2025 — and the stars they will feature [Salt Lake Tribune] Randy Stinson, the face of record stores in Utah, dies at age 83 [Salt Lake Tribune] Volunteer for the Point-In-Time Count Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Point development in southern Salt Lake County is finally seeing some action after Gov. Spencer Cox and legislators broke ground this week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what’s in store for the state’s 600-acre project. Plus, possible celebrity sightings at Sundance, a volunteer opportunity, and honoring a legendary Salt Laker. 

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]]> 2074 Did We Visit All 511 Parks in Salt Lake County? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Host Ali Vallarta made a resolution this year to visit every park in Salt Lake County. As we approach the end of 2024, we have to ask: Did she do it? Ali joins executive producer Emily Means to share insights from her quest, including picks for the best dog parks, date spots, and public bathrooms. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Arts Alliance Sugar House Chamber Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Did We Visit All 511 Parks in Salt Lake County? full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta made a resolution this year to visit every park in Salt Lake County. As we approach the end of 2024, we have to ask: Did she do it? Ali joins executive producer Emily Means to share insights from her quest, including picks for the best dog parks, date spots, and public bathrooms. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Utah Arts Alliance Sugar House Chamber Host Ali Vallarta made a resolution this year to visit every park in Salt Lake County. As we approach the end of 2024, we have to ask: Did she do it? Ali joins executive producer Emily Means to share insights from her quest, including picks for the best dog parks, date spots, and public bathrooms.

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]]> 1514 How Utah Women Dominate Reality TV https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Washington Post called 2024 “the year of Mormon women,” and we could credit our local reality TV stars for that. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze Salt Lake’s big year on the small screen, from reality unions to what the future brings.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Sugar House Chamber The Utah Investigative Journalism project Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How Utah Women Dominate Reality TV full City Cast The Washington Post called 2024 “the year of Mormon women,” and we could credit our local reality TV stars for that. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze Salt Lake’s big year on the small screen, from reality unions to what the future brings.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Sugar House Chamber The Utah Investigative Journalism project The Washington Post called 2024 “the year of Mormon women,” and we could credit our local reality TV stars for that. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze Salt Lake’s big year on the small screen, from reality unions to what the future brings. 

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]]> 1621 Salt Lake’s Biggest Viral Moments of 2024 https://saltlake.citycast.fm What do Utah’s most viral moments say about us? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Anastasia Hufham joins host Ali Vallarta to break down some of the biggest and most memorable local stories to hit the zeitgeist in 2024.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Biggest Viral Moments of 2024 full City Cast What do Utah’s most viral moments say about us? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Anastasia Hufham joins host Ali Vallarta to break down some of the biggest and most memorable local stories to hit the zeitgeist in 2024.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. What do Utah’s most viral moments say about us? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Anastasia Hufham joins host Ali Vallarta to break down some of the biggest and most memorable local stories to hit the zeitgeist in 2024. 

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]]> 1664 SLC Restaurants Open During the Holidays https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Tired of cooking for the holidays? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to drum up cheap and swanky recommendations for restaurants that are open on Christmas and New Years Day, as well as ideas to impress out of towners. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 SLC Restaurants Open During the Holidays full City Cast Tired of cooking for the holidays? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to drum up cheap and swanky recommendations for restaurants that are open on Christmas and New Years Day, as well as ideas to impress out of towners. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ICO Sugar House Chamber Tired of cooking for the holidays? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to drum up cheap and swanky recommendations for restaurants that are open on Christmas and New Years Day, as well as ideas to impress out of towners.

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]]> 1436 3 Plans for Ballpark, Winter Markets This Weekend, Dangerous Pretzels https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts We finally have plans for the Smith’s Ballpark! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what options are on the table and how they could change the vibe of the neighborhood. Plus, several winter markets to check out this weekend, SLC’s soft pretzel joint, and train depot turned hotel bar.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark [KSL.com] Salt Lake’s 2024 Naughty and Nice List [City Cast Salt Lake]  Last-Minute Local Gift Guide 2024 [City Cast Salt Lake] Restaurants  Markets to check out this weekend: Ace Holiday Market  Granary Music Market  Win Win Holiday Market Downtown Winter Farmers Market Safe Shopping Pop Up Art Adoption at Signed and Numbered Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 3 Plans for Ballpark, Winter Markets This Weekend, Dangerous Pretzels full City Cast We finally have plans for the Smith’s Ballpark! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what options are on the table and how they could change the vibe of the neighborhood. Plus, several winter markets to check out this weekend, SLC’s soft pretzel joint, and train depot turned hotel bar.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark [KSL.com] Salt Lake’s 2024 Naughty and Nice List [City Cast Salt Lake]  Last-Minute Local Gift Guide 2024 [City Cast Salt Lake] Restaurants  Markets to check out this weekend: Ace Holiday Market  Granary Music Market  Win Win Holiday Market Downtown Winter Farmers Market Safe Shopping Pop Up Art Adoption at Signed and Numbered Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. We finally have plans for the Smith’s Ballpark! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss what options are on the table and how they could change the vibe of the neighborhood. Plus, several winter markets to check out this weekend, SLC’s soft pretzel joint, and train depot turned hotel bar. 

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]]> 1786 Salt Lake’s 2024 Naughty and Nice List https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Who’s on Salt Lake’s naughty and nice lists for 2024? TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss who’s been good and who’s been especially bad, from Gatorade tables to hot maestros.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s 2024 Naughty and Nice List full City Cast Who’s on Salt Lake’s naughty and nice lists for 2024? TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss who’s been good and who’s been especially bad, from Gatorade tables to hot maestros.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Who’s on Salt Lake’s naughty and nice lists for 2024? TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss who’s been good and who’s been especially bad, from Gatorade tables to hot maestros. 

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]]> 1947 Last-Minute Local Gift Guide 2024 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Last-Minute Local Gift Guide 2024 full City Cast ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item. 

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]]> 2266 Mitt Romney’s Contradictions, TikTok’s Fake Girlfriend Story, Cheapest SLC Beers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Sen. Mitt Romney gave his final speech in Congress last week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss why we’re so obsessed with this man and what his departure says about the state of politics. Plus, a local Hallmark love story and where to find the cheapest beer in the valley.   Resources and references: Salt Lake Political Nepo Babies You Should Know [City Cast Salt Lake]  ‘What would Mitt Romney do?’: Senators praise outgoing colleague’s character, wit [Deseret News] Longtime Utah GOP senator, who has bucked his party on key votes, loses a chairmanship and an office [Salt Lake Tribune] Fake Girlfriend for Friendsgiving [TikTok]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson, the general manager of Snider Bro Meats, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Mitt Romney’s Contradictions, TikTok’s Fake Girlfriend Story, Cheapest SLC Beers full City Cast Sen. Mitt Romney gave his final speech in Congress last week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss why we’re so obsessed with this man and what his departure says about the state of politics. Plus, a local Hallmark love story and where to find the cheapest beer in the valley.   Resources and references: Salt Lake Political Nepo Babies You Should Know [City Cast Salt Lake]  ‘What would Mitt Romney do?’: Senators praise outgoing colleague’s character, wit [Deseret News] Longtime Utah GOP senator, who has bucked his party on key votes, loses a chairmanship and an office [Salt Lake Tribune] Fake Girlfriend for Friendsgiving [TikTok]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson, the general manager of Snider Bro Meats, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Sen. Mitt Romney gave his final speech in Congress last week. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss why we’re so obsessed with this man and what his departure says about the state of politics. Plus, a local Hallmark love story and where to find the cheapest beer in the valley.  

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]]> 1808 The Best Flight Deals From Salt Lake City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Holiday travel season is about to put Salt Lake City’s shiny new airport to the test. Going founder Scott Keyes joins host Ali Vallarta to share the best flight deals coming out of Salt Lake and his hacks for a smooth journey. Join the waitlist for the SLC Airport holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m. Related listening: The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Best Flight Deals From Salt Lake City full City Cast Holiday travel season is about to put Salt Lake City’s shiny new airport to the test. Going founder Scott Keyes joins host Ali Vallarta to share the best flight deals coming out of Salt Lake and his hacks for a smooth journey. Join the waitlist for the SLC Airport holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m. Related listening: The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Holiday travel season is about to put Salt Lake City’s shiny new airport to the test. Going founder Scott Keyes joins host Ali Vallarta to share the best flight deals coming out of Salt Lake and his hacks for a smooth journey.

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]]> 1559 What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts What is Gov. Spencer Cox prioritizing in his new budget proposal? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta make sense of the highlights. Plus, time is ticking for Salt Lake City to approve the Major League Baseball stadium deal, Festival of Trees transit options, and glowing reviews for local businesses.  Resources and references: SLC negotiates with Fairpark District to avoid unintended city-wide tax increases [Utah News Dispatch]   Gov. Cox’s FY26 Budget Recommendations  Download the Transit App By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans full City Cast What is Gov. Spencer Cox prioritizing in his new budget proposal? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta make sense of the highlights. Plus, time is ticking for Salt Lake City to approve the Major League Baseball stadium deal, Festival of Trees transit options, and glowing reviews for local businesses.  Resources and references: SLC negotiates with Fairpark District to avoid unintended city-wide tax increases [Utah News Dispatch]   Gov. Cox’s FY26 Budget Recommendations  Download the Transit App By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. What is Gov. Spencer Cox prioritizing in his new budget proposal? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta make sense of the highlights. Plus, time is ticking for Salt Lake City to approve the Major League Baseball stadium deal, Festival of Trees transit options, and glowing reviews for local businesses. 

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]]> 2014 What’s Up With the Gerrymandering Lawsuit? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts After the election you might be wondering, “What’s up with Utah’s gerrymandering lawsuit?” Good question, and we’ve got answers. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to catch us up on the case and preview what lawmakers might do to ballot initiatives during the upcoming general session. By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What’s Up With the Gerrymandering Lawsuit? full City Cast After the election you might be wondering, “What’s up with Utah’s gerrymandering lawsuit?” Good question, and we’ve got answers. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to catch us up on the case and preview what lawmakers might do to ballot initiatives during the upcoming general session. By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST After the election you might be wondering, “What’s up with Utah’s gerrymandering lawsuit?” Good question, and we’ve got answers. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to catch us up on the case and preview what lawmakers might do to ballot initiatives during the upcoming general session.

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]]> 1330 Local Solutions to Trump Policies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts In the 2024 election Salt Lakers overwhelmingly voted against Trump. But his policies will land at our doorsteps. Ivan Luevanos-Elms, executive director of Local Progress, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how local governments can step in to protect immigrants, reproductive health, and LGBTQ+ rights.  Related listening: What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Local Solutions to Trump Policies full City Cast In the 2024 election Salt Lakers overwhelmingly voted against Trump. But his policies will land at our doorsteps. Ivan Luevanos-Elms, executive director of Local Progress, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how local governments can step in to protect immigrants, reproductive health, and LGBTQ+ rights.  Related listening: What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST In the 2024 election Salt Lakers overwhelmingly voted against Trump. But his policies will land at our doorsteps. Ivan Luevanos-Elms, executive director of Local Progress, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how local governments can step in to protect immigrants, reproductive health, and LGBTQ+ rights. 

Related listening: What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake]

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]]> 1511 County Council Infighting, Public Lands Lawsuit $$, New Ballpark Neighbors https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Why is Utah spending so much of our money on PR? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta ask who is winning the public lands lawsuit? Plus, the Salt Lake County Council argues over staff cuts, cute clothes in Central City, and a new housing initiative.  Resources and references: How much is Utah’s public lands lawsuit and PR campaign costing taxpayers? [Utah News Dispatch]  Salt Lake County Council member says top aide — a high-ranking GOP official — was targeted by fellow council member [Salt Lake Tribune] Revive Boutique By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 County Council Infighting, Public Lands Lawsuit $$, New Ballpark Neighbors full City Cast Why is Utah spending so much of our money on PR? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta ask who is winning the public lands lawsuit? Plus, the Salt Lake County Council argues over staff cuts, cute clothes in Central City, and a new housing initiative.  Resources and references: How much is Utah’s public lands lawsuit and PR campaign costing taxpayers? [Utah News Dispatch]  Salt Lake County Council member says top aide — a high-ranking GOP official — was targeted by fellow council member [Salt Lake Tribune] Revive Boutique By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Why is Utah spending so much of our money on PR? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta ask who is winning the public lands lawsuit? Plus, the Salt Lake County Council argues over staff cuts, cute clothes in Central City, and a new housing initiative. 

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]]> 1898 Your Guide to December 2024 in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Our city gets merry and bright in December. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from DIY Christmas trees to festive food and drink. Plus, if you missed Ali’s quest to drink at every bar in Salt Lake, listen to her takeaways. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Harmons Grocery, and Better Help.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to December 2024 in Salt Lake full City Cast Our city gets merry and bright in December. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from DIY Christmas trees to festive food and drink. Plus, if you missed Ali’s quest to drink at every bar in Salt Lake, listen to her takeaways. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Salt Lake bridges gaps and connects the dots in Salt Lake. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Harmons Grocery, and Better Help.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Our city gets merry and bright in December. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from DIY Christmas trees to festive food and drink. Plus, if you missed Ali’s quest to drink at every bar in Salt Lake, listen to her takeaways.

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]]> 1945 Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts One in three westerners are ready to live without Lake Powell, the gorgeous and glamorous boating destination on the Utah/Arizona border. Journalist and author Zak Podmore joins host Ali Vallarta to explore why this radical idea is gaining traction and what it could mean for life in the West.   Buy Zak Podmore’s book, “Life After Dead Pool,” through local publisher Torrey House Press or from a local bookseller, like The King’s English. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Solitude Mountain Resort’s VP of Marketing and Guest Experiences, Jeff Carroll, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On full City Cast One in three westerners are ready to live without Lake Powell, the gorgeous and glamorous boating destination on the Utah/Arizona border. Journalist and author Zak Podmore joins host Ali Vallarta to explore why this radical idea is gaining traction and what it could mean for life in the West.   Buy Zak Podmore’s book, “Life After Dead Pool,” through local publisher Torrey House Press or from a local bookseller, like The King’s English. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Solitude Mountain Resort’s VP of Marketing and Guest Experiences, Jeff Carroll, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. One in three westerners are ready to live without Lake Powell, the gorgeous and glamorous boating destination on the Utah/Arizona border. Journalist and author Zak Podmore joins host Ali Vallarta to explore why this radical idea is gaining traction and what it could mean for life in the West.  

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]]> 1742 Nutty Putty Cave Accident, for Sale in Brighton, Holiday Pop-Up Bars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Why are people still obsessed with the Nutty Putty Cave accident 15 years later? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta revisit the story. Plus, ski-town drama, four holiday pop-up bars to check out, and a new downtown bike lane.   Resources and references: 15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness [Salt Lake Tribune] 6 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Miracle on First at Varley, Miracle on Second at Hotel Monaco, Flanker Holiday Pop-Up, Season’s Drinking at the Ruin Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Brandon Hill, co-chair and board member of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Nutty Putty Cave Accident, for Sale in Brighton, Holiday Pop-Up Bars full City Cast Why are people still obsessed with the Nutty Putty Cave accident 15 years later? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta revisit the story. Plus, ski-town drama, four holiday pop-up bars to check out, and a new downtown bike lane.   Resources and references: 15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness [Salt Lake Tribune] 6 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake] Miracle on First at Varley, Miracle on Second at Hotel Monaco, Flanker Holiday Pop-Up, Season’s Drinking at the Ruin Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Brandon Hill, co-chair and board member of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, learn more here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Why are people still obsessed with the Nutty Putty Cave accident 15 years later? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta revisit the story. Plus, ski-town drama, four holiday pop-up bars to check out, and a new downtown bike lane.  

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]]> 1896 What To Talk About Besides the Election at Thanksgiving https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Anxious about getting into a heated debate at Thanksgiving dinner? You can stop worrying! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and journalist Lindsay Aerts are bringing you local stories that are apolitical but still juicy — perfect for sharing with friends and family over turkey. Read our picks: Let there be lingerie: West Valley City must allow retailer to sell intimate apparel [Salt Lake Tribune] Black Bear removed from tree in SLC neighborhood near downtown [KSL TV] Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box [Associated Press] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Jennifer Carleton, one of Mountain West Cider's owners/founders, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What To Talk About Besides the Election at Thanksgiving full City Cast Anxious about getting into a heated debate at Thanksgiving dinner? You can stop worrying! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and journalist Lindsay Aerts are bringing you local stories that are apolitical but still juicy — perfect for sharing with friends and family over turkey. Read our picks: Let there be lingerie: West Valley City must allow retailer to sell intimate apparel [Salt Lake Tribune] Black Bear removed from tree in SLC neighborhood near downtown [KSL TV] Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box [Associated Press] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. If you enjoyed the interview with Jennifer Carleton, one of Mountain West Cider's owners/founders, learn more here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Anxious about getting into a heated debate at Thanksgiving dinner? You can stop worrying! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and journalist Lindsay Aerts are bringing you local stories that are apolitical but still juicy — perfect for sharing with friends and family over turkey.

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]]> 1864 Great Salt Lake Whiplash, Hot Maestro, Fill a Pantry https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Great Salt Lake water has shrunk again. Will water get more expensive!? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the state’s next steps. Plus, the housing-to-food crisis, a hot new maestro, and your birthday party invite.  Resources and references: Great Salt Lake drops back down to 2021 levels [FOX 13] Utah’s food banks still see high demand. Housing costs are a contributing factor [KUER] Donate to the Utah Food Bank. Volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Fill a Salt Lake community fridge. [Hey Salt Lake] 'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow': Utah Symphony announces new music director [KSL] Buy tickets to KRCL’s 45th Anniversary Party. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Cozy Earth. If you enjoyed the interview with McKoy Molyneaux, the head of strategic partnerships for Cozy Earth, check out cozyearth.com to learn more and use the code CE-City Cast at checkout Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience= Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Great Salt Lake Whiplash, Hot Maestro, Fill a Pantry full City Cast The Great Salt Lake water has shrunk again. Will water get more expensive!? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the state’s next steps. Plus, the housing-to-food crisis, a hot new maestro, and your birthday party invite.  Resources and references: Great Salt Lake drops back down to 2021 levels [FOX 13] Utah’s food banks still see high demand. Housing costs are a contributing factor [KUER] Donate to the Utah Food Bank. Volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Fill a Salt Lake community fridge. [Hey Salt Lake] 'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow': Utah Symphony announces new music director [KSL] Buy tickets to KRCL’s 45th Anniversary Party. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Cozy Earth. If you enjoyed the interview with McKoy Molyneaux, the head of strategic partnerships for Cozy Earth, check out cozyearth.com to learn more and use the code CE-City Cast at checkout Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience= Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Great Salt Lake water has shrunk again. Will water get more expensive!? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the state’s next steps. Plus, the housing-to-food crisis, a hot new maestro, and your birthday party invite. 

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]]> 1921 How To ‘Disagree Better’ Over Turkey https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Gov. Spencer Cox has asked Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. This episode originally aired on April 22, 2024.  Resources and references: Gov. Cox’s Disagree Better Initiative Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Aroma Retail. If you enjoyed the interview with Jim Reding, the CEO of Aroma Retail, check out their products here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How To ‘Disagree Better’ Over Turkey full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox has asked Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. This episode originally aired on April 22, 2024.  Resources and references: Gov. Cox’s Disagree Better Initiative Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Aroma Retail. If you enjoyed the interview with Jim Reding, the CEO of Aroma Retail, check out their products here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Gov. Spencer Cox has asked Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend.

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]]> 1816 Do Local Democrats Know What Voters Want? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts What worked well for local Democrats who pulled off slim victories in red Utah? Natalie Pinkney, incoming at-large Salt Lake County Council member, joins host Ali Vallarta to share lessons from her Democratic campaign and what she thinks voters really want. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Red Butte Gardens. If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers, the Gift Shop Supervisor of Red Butte Gardens, check out their Holiday Open Market and Art Fair that is happening on December 7th and 8th! Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Do Local Democrats Know What Voters Want? full City Cast What worked well for local Democrats who pulled off slim victories in red Utah? Natalie Pinkney, incoming at-large Salt Lake County Council member, joins host Ali Vallarta to share lessons from her Democratic campaign and what she thinks voters really want. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Today's Gift Guide sponsor is Red Butte Gardens. If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers, the Gift Shop Supervisor of Red Butte Gardens, check out their Holiday Open Market and Art Fair that is happening on December 7th and 8th! Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce What worked well for local Democrats who pulled off slim victories in red Utah? Natalie Pinkney, incoming at-large Salt Lake County Council member, joins host Ali Vallarta to share lessons from her Democratic campaign and what she thinks voters really want.

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]]> 1662 Midvale Mayor’s Affair, the AG’s Weird Calendar, Fun Winter Classes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Attorney General Sean Reyes’ calendar was finally released, revealing how he’s spent his time these last five years. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what the documents reveal. Plus Midvale’s mayor affair and an out-of-the-box gift idea.  Resources and references: Utah A.G. Sean Reyes fought to keep his calendar private. Here’s what it shows. [Salt Lake Tribune] Wife cites ‘substantial evidence’ of former Utah mayor’s alleged affair [Salt Lake Tribune] Continuing education classes at University of Utah Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Today's gift guide sponsor is Snider Bros. Meats. If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson, Snider Bros. Meats general manager, check out their offerings. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Midvale Mayor’s Affair, the AG’s Weird Calendar, Fun Winter Classes full City Cast Attorney General Sean Reyes’ calendar was finally released, revealing how he’s spent his time these last five years. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what the documents reveal. Plus Midvale’s mayor affair and an out-of-the-box gift idea.  Resources and references: Utah A.G. Sean Reyes fought to keep his calendar private. Here’s what it shows. [Salt Lake Tribune] Wife cites ‘substantial evidence’ of former Utah mayor’s alleged affair [Salt Lake Tribune] Continuing education classes at University of Utah Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Today's gift guide sponsor is Snider Bros. Meats. If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson, Snider Bros. Meats general manager, check out their offerings. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Attorney General Sean Reyes’ calendar was finally released, revealing how he’s spent his time these last five years. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what the documents reveal. Plus Midvale’s mayor affair and an out-of-the-box gift idea. 

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]]> 2003 The Union Wishlist for SLC’s Downtown Sports District https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City is on the verge of some enormous construction projects: a downtown sports and entertainment district, a new hospital, and a potential MLB stadium. But why haven’t unions been at the table for these city-negotiated projects? Brandon Dew, president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how labor organizing could affect local development and benefit the broader community. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Union Wishlist for SLC’s Downtown Sports District full City Cast Salt Lake City is on the verge of some enormous construction projects: a downtown sports and entertainment district, a new hospital, and a potential MLB stadium. But why haven’t unions been at the table for these city-negotiated projects? Brandon Dew, president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how labor organizing could affect local development and benefit the broader community. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake City is on the verge of some enormous construction projects: a downtown sports and entertainment district, a new hospital, and a potential MLB stadium. But why haven’t unions been at the table for these city-negotiated projects? Brandon Dew, president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how labor organizing could affect local development and benefit the broader community.

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]]> 1199 Local Media Too Woke? UTA’s Downtown Hub Design, Ice Rinks Open https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts KSL laid off reporters and other staff this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what we know so far and what to make of this moment. Plus, Mayor Erin Mendenhall really doesn’t like the Utah Transit Authority’s downtown hub design, Crumbl cereal in stores, and local recs for ice skating rinks.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Local Media Too Woke? UTA’s Downtown Hub Design, Ice Rinks Open full City Cast KSL laid off reporters and other staff this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what we know so far and what to make of this moment. Plus, Mayor Erin Mendenhall really doesn’t like the Utah Transit Authority’s downtown hub design, Crumbl cereal in stores, and local recs for ice skating rinks.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. KSL laid off reporters and other staff this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what we know so far and what to make of this moment. Plus, Mayor Erin Mendenhall really doesn’t like the Utah Transit Authority’s downtown hub design, Crumbl cereal in stores, and local recs for ice skating rinks.  

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]]> 1796 Is SLC Ready for ‘The Big One’? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah’s massive earthquake, aka “the Big One,” could happen any day now, but the legislature dissolved the state’s earthquake preparedness commission earlier this year. Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how prepared Salt Lake is and what could help mitigate the impacts.  Resource and references: Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program. How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Is SLC Ready for ‘The Big One’? full City Cast Utah’s massive earthquake, aka “the Big One,” could happen any day now, but the legislature dissolved the state’s earthquake preparedness commission earlier this year. Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how prepared Salt Lake is and what could help mitigate the impacts.  Resource and references: Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program. How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Utah’s massive earthquake, aka “the Big One,” could happen any day now, but the legislature dissolved the state’s earthquake preparedness commission earlier this year. Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how prepared Salt Lake is and what could help mitigate the impacts. 

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]]> 1384 What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts What does another Trump term mean for a still-red Utah? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Policy editor Holly Richardson what to expect locally and statewide, from air quality to immigration and more.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah full City Cast What does another Trump term mean for a still-red Utah? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Policy editor Holly Richardson what to expect locally and statewide, from air quality to immigration and more.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah What does another Trump term mean for a still-red Utah? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Policy editor Holly Richardson what to expect locally and statewide, from air quality to immigration and more. 

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]]> 1714 Will Utah Get Its Train to Vegas? Shelter Plans Spiked, New Cidery https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Temps are dropping while residents just north of Salt Lake push back against a state-mandated warming shelter. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the latest drama in Davis County amid their effort to house unsheltered neighbors. Plus, the likelihood of a weekend train to Vegas, a fantasy-themed tavern, and songs of the SLC Airport. Resources and references: Fruit Heights church pulls offer to host homeless shelter on cold nights after backlash [KSL.com] What could another Trump presidency mean for passenger rail in Utah? [OPINION] SLC Airport River Tunnel playlist Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Will Utah Get Its Train to Vegas? Shelter Plans Spiked, New Cidery full City Cast Temps are dropping while residents just north of Salt Lake push back against a state-mandated warming shelter. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the latest drama in Davis County amid their effort to house unsheltered neighbors. Plus, the likelihood of a weekend train to Vegas, a fantasy-themed tavern, and songs of the SLC Airport. Resources and references: Fruit Heights church pulls offer to host homeless shelter on cold nights after backlash [KSL.com] What could another Trump presidency mean for passenger rail in Utah? [OPINION] SLC Airport River Tunnel playlist Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Temps are dropping while residents just north of Salt Lake push back against a state-mandated warming shelter. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the latest drama in Davis County amid their effort to house unsheltered neighbors. Plus, the likelihood of a weekend train to Vegas, a fantasy-themed tavern, and songs of the SLC Airport.

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]]> 1553 How To Avoid Ski Traffic While We Wait for the Gondola https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Ski season has officially begun, and with the trek to the mountains comes the dreaded “red snake” of canyon traffic. Salt Lake Tribune outdoors reporter Julie Jag tells host Ali Vallarta what transportation solutions we can expect and when, from the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola to the ski bus. Sign up for the Cottonwood Canyons sticker program. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How To Avoid Ski Traffic While We Wait for the Gondola full City Cast Ski season has officially begun, and with the trek to the mountains comes the dreaded “red snake” of canyon traffic. Salt Lake Tribune outdoors reporter Julie Jag tells host Ali Vallarta what transportation solutions we can expect and when, from the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola to the ski bus. Sign up for the Cottonwood Canyons sticker program. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Ski season has officially begun, and with the trek to the mountains comes the dreaded “red snake” of canyon traffic. Salt Lake Tribune outdoors reporter Julie Jag tells host Ali Vallarta what transportation solutions we can expect and when, from the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola to the ski bus.

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]]> 1216 Local Democratic Victories, a Likely Legislative Flip, Pizza Pop-Up https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative surprises.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Local Democratic Victories, a Likely Legislative Flip, Pizza Pop-Up full City Cast Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative surprises.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative surprises. 

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]]> 1889 The Nepo Baby Running Salt Lake County https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Election Day is over, and all eyes are now on the political power players who will shape our lives. Today, we’re looking at local “nepo babies” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — whose family business is politics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area politicians and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way. This episode originally aired on Nov. 21, 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Nepo Baby Running Salt Lake County full City Cast Election Day is over, and all eyes are now on the political power players who will shape our lives. Today, we’re looking at local “nepo babies” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — whose family business is politics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area politicians and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way. This episode originally aired on Nov. 21, 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Election Day is over, and all eyes are now on the political power players who will shape our lives. Today, we’re looking at local “nepo babies” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — whose family business is politics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area politicians and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way.

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]]> 1774 How Salt Lake Voted So Far https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Early election results are in. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how Utahns voted, from the governor’s race to Salt Lake County candidates and big ballot questions. Plus, our biggest takeaways from this election cycle.  Check out the most up-to-date election results.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our Hey Salt Lake, daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How Salt Lake Voted So Far full City Cast Early election results are in. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how Utahns voted, from the governor’s race to Salt Lake County candidates and big ballot questions. Plus, our biggest takeaways from this election cycle.  Check out the most up-to-date election results.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our Hey Salt Lake, daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Early election results are in. Salt Lake Tribune news columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how Utahns voted, from the governor’s race to Salt Lake County candidates and big ballot questions. Plus, our biggest takeaways from this election cycle. 

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]]> 1746 Election Expectations, Homeless Accountability, Non-Alcoholic Spirits https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts It’s Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta have everything you need to know, from voting options to when to expect local results. Plus, the Utah Homelessness Services chair threatens SLC’s funding, local non-alcoholic spirits, and the candidates who wouldn’t go on the record.   Wait till the last minute to vote? Check out our guide on everything you need to know. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Election Expectations, Homeless Accountability, Non-Alcoholic Spirits full City Cast It’s Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta have everything you need to know, from voting options to when to expect local results. Plus, the Utah Homelessness Services chair threatens SLC’s funding, local non-alcoholic spirits, and the candidates who wouldn’t go on the record.   Wait till the last minute to vote? Check out our guide on everything you need to know. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. It’s Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta have everything you need to know, from voting options to when to expect local results. Plus, the Utah Homelessness Services chair threatens SLC’s funding, local non-alcoholic spirits, and the candidates who wouldn’t go on the record.  

Wait till the last minute to vote? Check out our guide on everything you need to know.

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]]> 1788 Will LDS Voters Keep Showing Up For Trump? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts For the first time in years, Republicans are having to court Latter-day Saints, trying to sell them on voting for former President Donald Trump. McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins executive producer Emily Means to discuss if the Trump campaign’s tactics are working and whether LDS voters will turn Utah purple.   Read McKay’s reporting, “The Comically Terrible Rollout of Latter-day Saints for Trump.” Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov The Shop Utah Arts Alliance Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Will LDS Voters Keep Showing Up For Trump? full City Cast For the first time in years, Republicans are having to court Latter-day Saints, trying to sell them on voting for former President Donald Trump. McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins executive producer Emily Means to discuss if the Trump campaign’s tactics are working and whether LDS voters will turn Utah purple.   Read McKay’s reporting, “The Comically Terrible Rollout of Latter-day Saints for Trump.” Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov The Shop Utah Arts Alliance For the first time in years, Republicans are having to court Latter-day Saints, trying to sell them on voting for former President Donald Trump. McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins executive producer Emily Means to discuss if the Trump campaign’s tactics are working and whether LDS voters will turn Utah purple.  

Read McKay’s reporting, “The Comically Terrible Rollout of Latter-day Saints for Trump.”

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]]> 1688 The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Salt Lake. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election full City Cast This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Salt Lake. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other. This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Salt Lake. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other.

]]> 1512 Ballot Boxes on Fire, SLC Street Safety, Cow Cuddles https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The election is next week, and the vibes in SLC are … intense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give a rundown of how local officials are securing your vote amid recent ballot box fires in other states. Plus, SLC’s Vision Zero progress, cuddling emo cows, and local sparkling sake.  Check out our guide to November in Salt Lake.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Ballot Boxes on Fire, SLC Street Safety, Cow Cuddles full City Cast The election is next week, and the vibes in SLC are … intense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give a rundown of how local officials are securing your vote amid recent ballot box fires in other states. Plus, SLC’s Vision Zero progress, cuddling emo cows, and local sparkling sake.  Check out our guide to November in Salt Lake.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The election is next week, and the vibes in SLC are … intense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give a rundown of how local officials are securing your vote amid recent ballot box fires in other states. Plus, SLC’s Vision Zero progress, cuddling emo cows, and local sparkling sake. 

Check out our guide to November in Salt Lake. 

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]]> 2070 Is SLC’s Anti-Displacement Plan Working? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts More than half of Salt Lake City households rent, which means most of us are at the whim of our landlords. Scary! Ruedi Matthes, policy manager for SLC’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about new resources to help tenants and how we’ll know if the city’s anti-displacement plan is working.  What else should renters know? Listen to our show about SLC’s renters rights.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is SLC’s Anti-Displacement Plan Working? full City Cast More than half of Salt Lake City households rent, which means most of us are at the whim of our landlords. Scary! Ruedi Matthes, policy manager for SLC’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about new resources to help tenants and how we’ll know if the city’s anti-displacement plan is working.  What else should renters know? Listen to our show about SLC’s renters rights.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov More than half of Salt Lake City households rent, which means most of us are at the whim of our landlords. Scary! Ruedi Matthes, policy manager for SLC’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about new resources to help tenants and how we’ll know if the city’s anti-displacement plan is working. 

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]]> 1403 Your Guide to November 2024 in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts November is a great month to lean into comfort as we brace for winter. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from late-night hot pot to painting workshops. Plus, if you’re looking for more cozy food recs, don’t miss our episode on fall restaurants to eat at now. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee, Wasatch Food Co-op, BetterHelp, and Vote.utah.gov. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to November 2024 in Salt Lake full City Cast November is a great month to lean into comfort as we brace for winter. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from late-night hot pot to painting workshops. Plus, if you’re looking for more cozy food recs, don’t miss our episode on fall restaurants to eat at now. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee, Wasatch Food Co-op, BetterHelp, and Vote.utah.gov. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. November is a great month to lean into comfort as we brace for winter. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from late-night hot pot to painting workshops. Plus, if you’re looking for more cozy food recs, don’t miss our episode on fall restaurants to eat at now.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1417 Demystifying SLC’s Fentanyl Crisis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utah just launched a new task force to tackle the headline-grabbing fentanyl crisis. Mackenzie Bray, Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director, joins executive producer Emily Means to set the record straight on common misconceptions and suggest other tools for curbing the problem. Be a good neighbor, and learn how to identify and reverse an overdose using naloxone.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Demystifying SLC’s Fentanyl Crisis full City Cast Utah just launched a new task force to tackle the headline-grabbing fentanyl crisis. Mackenzie Bray, Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director, joins executive producer Emily Means to set the record straight on common misconceptions and suggest other tools for curbing the problem. Be a good neighbor, and learn how to identify and reverse an overdose using naloxone.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Wasatch Food Co-op BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Utah just launched a new task force to tackle the headline-grabbing fentanyl crisis. Mackenzie Bray, Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director, joins executive producer Emily Means to set the record straight on common misconceptions and suggest other tools for curbing the problem.

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]]> 1516 Lots of Plans To Fix the Jordan River. Will They Work? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts What will it take for the Jordan River corridor to reach its potential in Salt Lake City and beyond? In the final installment of our partnership with the Salt Lake Tribune, Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how new projects could shape the future of the Jordan River and those who use it.  Read the final story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episodes on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City and why it’s different in the suburbs.  Photo: Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Lots of Plans To Fix the Jordan River. Will They Work? full City Cast What will it take for the Jordan River corridor to reach its potential in Salt Lake City and beyond? In the final installment of our partnership with the Salt Lake Tribune, Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how new projects could shape the future of the Jordan River and those who use it.  Read the final story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episodes on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City and why it’s different in the suburbs.  Photo: Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce What will it take for the Jordan River corridor to reach its potential in Salt Lake City and beyond? In the final installment of our partnership with the Salt Lake Tribune, Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how new projects could shape the future of the Jordan River and those who use it. 

Read the final story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episodes on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City and why it’s different in the suburbs. 

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]]> 1677 MLB District but No Team? Uncompetitive Elections, Airport Dino Bones https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Major League Baseball development on SLC’s Westside just passed its first hurdle, but what are the odds the city actually gets a team? Executive producer Emily Means and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about what’s in store for the new district. Plus, a quarter of legislative House races have already been decided, a classic burger joint, and Ally the Airport Allosaurus. Resources and references: Utah Legislature elections: 1 in 4 House races have already been decided [Utah News Dispatch]  Visit These Sugar House Businesses [Hey Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full City Cast The Major League Baseball development on SLC’s Westside just passed its first hurdle, but what are the odds the city actually gets a team? Executive producer Emily Means and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about what’s in store for the new district. Plus, a quarter of legislative House races have already been decided, a classic burger joint, and Ally the Airport Allosaurus. Resources and references: Utah Legislature elections: 1 in 4 House races have already been decided [Utah News Dispatch]  Visit These Sugar House Businesses [Hey Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Major League Baseball development on SLC’s Westside just passed its first hurdle, but what are the odds the city actually gets a team? Executive producer Emily Means and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about what’s in store for the new district. Plus, a quarter of legislative House races have already been decided, a classic burger joint, and Ally the Airport Allosaurus.

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]]> 1899 Is South Salt Lake SLC’s Cooler, Younger Sister? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ South Salt Lake is trying to create a vibrant downtown, but at this point, you might just know it for its drive-thrus. Host Ali Vallarta asks South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood about how the city is growing up and what ideas she has worth stealing. Listen to our previous conversations with Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs about their big ideas.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is South Salt Lake SLC’s Cooler, Younger Sister? full City Cast South Salt Lake is trying to create a vibrant downtown, but at this point, you might just know it for its drive-thrus. Host Ali Vallarta asks South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood about how the city is growing up and what ideas she has worth stealing. Listen to our previous conversations with Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs about their big ideas.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce South Salt Lake is trying to create a vibrant downtown, but at this point, you might just know it for its drive-thrus. Host Ali Vallarta asks South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood about how the city is growing up and what ideas she has worth stealing.

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]]> 1319 Utah’s Halloween Obsession, Explained https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is a haunting wonderland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween. This episode originally aired Oct. 26, 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Halloween Obsession, Explained full City Cast It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is a haunting wonderland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween. This episode originally aired Oct. 26, 2023. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is a haunting wonderland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween.

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]]> 1317 Should You Still Vote on Amendments A & D? SLC Council Op-Ed, and RSL Tailgating https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake City Council tries to explain their vote to increase our sales tax in support of the new downtown sports district, but did they convince anyone? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez analyze their defense and ask if they’re rewriting history. Plus, we answer your ballot questions, an Election Day movie deal, and Real Salt Lake tailgating.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council: We didn’t just make a deal for a sports arena, we invested in lasting public benefits for a vibrant downtown [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Should You Still Vote on Amendments A & D? SLC Council Op-Ed, and RSL Tailgating full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council tries to explain their vote to increase our sales tax in support of the new downtown sports district, but did they convince anyone? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez analyze their defense and ask if they’re rewriting history. Plus, we answer your ballot questions, an Election Day movie deal, and Real Salt Lake tailgating.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council: We didn’t just make a deal for a sports arena, we invested in lasting public benefits for a vibrant downtown [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Salt Lake City Council tries to explain their vote to increase our sales tax in support of the new downtown sports district, but did they convince anyone? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez analyze their defense and ask if they’re rewriting history. Plus, we answer your ballot questions, an Election Day movie deal, and Real Salt Lake tailgating. 

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]]> 1519 Why Is the Jordan River So Much Nicer in the Suburbs? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Jordan River Trail has a bad reputation in Salt Lake City, but in the suburbs it’s an oasis for recreation. Salt Lake Tribune Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how the river serves as a refuge for residents and what it would take to align SLC’s experience with the rest of Salt Lake County. Read the second story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episode on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City. Photo: Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Is the Jordan River So Much Nicer in the Suburbs? full City Cast The Jordan River Trail has a bad reputation in Salt Lake City, but in the suburbs it’s an oasis for recreation. Salt Lake Tribune Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how the river serves as a refuge for residents and what it would take to align SLC’s experience with the rest of Salt Lake County. Read the second story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episode on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City. Photo: Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce The Jordan River Trail has a bad reputation in Salt Lake City, but in the suburbs it’s an oasis for recreation. Salt Lake Tribune Westside reporter Jose Davila IV joins executive producer Emily Means to talk about how the river serves as a refuge for residents and what it would take to align SLC’s experience with the rest of Salt Lake County.

Read the second story in Jose’s reporting series, and listen to our previous episode on the current state of the trail in Salt Lake City.

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]]> 1318 I-15 Officially Expanding, Election Security Qs, and Award-Winning Toilets https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s official: I-15 from Farmington to SLC is getting bigger. Executive producer Emily Means and KUER assistant news director Caroline Ballard break down the plan and its impacts to residents. Plus, ballots hit mailboxes this week, election pub trivia, and an outstanding restroom experience in SLC. Resources and references: Check out voter information breakdown and election coverage  Audit finds errors with nomination signatures but candidates still qualify [KUER] KUER Connects: 2024 Ballot Trivia Night Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 I-15 Officially Expanding, Election Security Qs, and Award-Winning Toilets full City Cast It’s official: I-15 from Farmington to SLC is getting bigger. Executive producer Emily Means and KUER assistant news director Caroline Ballard break down the plan and its impacts to residents. Plus, ballots hit mailboxes this week, election pub trivia, and an outstanding restroom experience in SLC. Resources and references: Check out voter information breakdown and election coverage  Audit finds errors with nomination signatures but candidates still qualify [KUER] KUER Connects: 2024 Ballot Trivia Night Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) It’s official: I-15 from Farmington to SLC is getting bigger. Executive producer Emily Means and KUER assistant news director Caroline Ballard break down the plan and its impacts to residents. Plus, ballots hit mailboxes this week, election pub trivia, and an outstanding restroom experience in SLC.

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]]> 1630 The Local Stories About To Be National https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Salt Lake's own Ali Vallarta along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, D.C., and Pittsburgh. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Local Stories About To Be National full City Cast Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Salt Lake's own Ali Vallarta along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, D.C., and Pittsburgh. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Looking to advertise on City Cast? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Salt Lake's own Ali Vallarta along with hosts from our daily local shows in Austin, Boise, Chicago, D.C., and Pittsburgh.

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]]> 2514 The Biggest ‘Huh?’ Moments From Our Candidate Interviews https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake voters have a stacked ballot this year, but two races representing 1.2 million people have our attention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down our interviews with the Salt Lake County mayoral candidates and at-large council contenders, and share the moments that made us go, “huh?” Find all of our candidate interviews — with transcripts! — on our elections page.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Biggest ‘Huh?’ Moments From Our Candidate Interviews full City Cast Salt Lake voters have a stacked ballot this year, but two races representing 1.2 million people have our attention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down our interviews with the Salt Lake County mayoral candidates and at-large council contenders, and share the moments that made us go, “huh?” Find all of our candidate interviews — with transcripts! — on our elections page.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210!) Salt Lake voters have a stacked ballot this year, but two races representing 1.2 million people have our attention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down our interviews with the Salt Lake County mayoral candidates and at-large council contenders, and share the moments that made us go, “huh?”

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]]> 2177 SLC’s Jordan River Problem and How We Got Here https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The section of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City is more of a liability than an asset these days, especially for Westside residents. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jose Davila IV tells host Ali Vallarta how we got here and what solutions are on the table. This is the first installment in a three-part series on the Jordan River, a partnership between City Cast Salt Lake and the Salt Lake Tribune. Read the first story in Jose’s reporting series. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210) Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 SLC’s Jordan River Problem and How We Got Here full City Cast The section of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City is more of a liability than an asset these days, especially for Westside residents. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jose Davila IV tells host Ali Vallarta how we got here and what solutions are on the table. This is the first installment in a three-part series on the Jordan River, a partnership between City Cast Salt Lake and the Salt Lake Tribune. Read the first story in Jose’s reporting series. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Dr. Alexis Chiropractor - enjoy your first visit for just $60 (normally $210) The section of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City is more of a liability than an asset these days, especially for Westside residents. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jose Davila IV tells host Ali Vallarta how we got here and what solutions are on the table. This is the first installment in a three-part series on the Jordan River, a partnership between City Cast Salt Lake and the Salt Lake Tribune.

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]]> 1441 30-Acre Homeless Campus, ‘A’ Votes Don’t Count, Blanket Company Wars? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Another thing on your ballot is void! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down Amendment A’s journey to the trash. Plus, a 1,200-bed homeless campus, new roundabout at the capitol, and potential “blanket war.”  Resources and references: Amendment A voided by court so votes on it won't count [Fox 13] Utah bucks homeless resource center model, will build a new centralized shelter [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 30-Acre Homeless Campus, ‘A’ Votes Don’t Count, Blanket Company Wars? full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Another thing on your ballot is void! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down Amendment A’s journey to the trash. Plus, a 1,200-bed homeless campus, new roundabout at the capitol, and potential “blanket war.”  Resources and references: Amendment A voided by court so votes on it won't count [Fox 13] Utah bucks homeless resource center model, will build a new centralized shelter [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

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]]> 1785 On Your Ballot: Natalie Pinkney’s Bid for SLCo Council https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The race is on for an open seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney about her plans for homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice.  Listen to our interview with Natalie’s opponent, Republican candidate Rachelle Morris. Scroll down to read the transcript of our interview with Natalie Pinkney. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 On Your Ballot: Natalie Pinkney’s Bid for SLCo Council full City Cast The race is on for an open seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney about her plans for homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice.  Listen to our interview with Natalie’s opponent, Republican candidate Rachelle Morris. Scroll down to read the transcript of our interview with Natalie Pinkney. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th The race is on for an open seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney about her plans for homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice. 

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]]> 1343 On Your Ballot: Rachelle Morris' Bid for SLCo Council https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The race is on for an open, at-large seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Republican candidate Rachelle Morris how she would approach this big role in homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney. Scroll down to read the transcript of our interview with Rachelle Morris. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 On Your Ballot: Rachelle Morris' Bid for SLCo Council full City Cast The race is on for an open, at-large seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Republican candidate Rachelle Morris how she would approach this big role in homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney. Scroll down to read the transcript of our interview with Rachelle Morris. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th The race is on for an open, at-large seat on the Salt Lake County Council! Host Ali Vallarta asks Republican candidate Rachelle Morris how she would approach this big role in homelessness, affordable housing, and criminal justice. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Democratic candidate Natalie Pinkney.

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]]> 2163 Films You Didn’t Know Were Shot in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City businesses, houses, and landmarks are all over some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Utah Film Commission director Virginia Pearce helps host Ali Vallarta plan an impressive tour de famous scenes, from “Midsommar” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and a shortlist of essential watches for any SLC resident. Resources and references: Utah Film Locations Map  Get To Know Salt Lake's Scary Movie Locations [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the sponsored interview with Jordan Menzel, the founder and general manager of Maple Grove, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Films You Didn’t Know Were Shot in Salt Lake full City Cast Salt Lake City businesses, houses, and landmarks are all over some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Utah Film Commission director Virginia Pearce helps host Ali Vallarta plan an impressive tour de famous scenes, from “Midsommar” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and a shortlist of essential watches for any SLC resident. Resources and references: Utah Film Locations Map  Get To Know Salt Lake's Scary Movie Locations [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the sponsored interview with Jordan Menzel, the founder and general manager of Maple Grove, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov Nightmare on 13th Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City businesses, houses, and landmarks are all over some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Utah Film Commission director Virginia Pearce helps host Ali Vallarta plan an impressive tour de famous scenes, from “Midsommar” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and a shortlist of essential watches for any SLC resident.

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]]> 1619 Why SLC Can’t Stop Airbnbs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is preparing an updated report on the state of short term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) in Utah. In particular, where they are washing out housing opportunities for locals. Senior research fellow Dejan Eskic tells host Ali Vallarta how to make sense of this data, and whether you’ll be able to list your house when SLC hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics. Resources and references: “We Need Designers to Fight Utah’s Housing Crisis” at Fisher Brewing, Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. 21+ Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov  Nightmare on 13th Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why SLC Can’t Stop Airbnbs full City Cast The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is preparing an updated report on the state of short term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) in Utah. In particular, where they are washing out housing opportunities for locals. Senior research fellow Dejan Eskic tells host Ali Vallarta how to make sense of this data, and whether you’ll be able to list your house when SLC hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics. Resources and references: “We Need Designers to Fight Utah’s Housing Crisis” at Fisher Brewing, Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. 21+ Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  The Shop Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Vote.utah.gov  Nightmare on 13th The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is preparing an updated report on the state of short term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) in Utah. In particular, where they are washing out housing opportunities for locals. Senior research fellow Dejan Eskic tells host Ali Vallarta how to make sense of this data, and whether you’ll be able to list your house when SLC hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics.

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]]> 1138 Sales Tax Going Up, Ballot Amendment Breakdown, State Street Hospital https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council has ok’d a 0.5% sales tax increase and given Intermountain Healthcare the go-ahead to build a new hospital on State Street. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke and host Ali Vallarta break down this week’s biggest Salt Lake news, simplify the four tricky amendments on your ballot, and share picks of the week. Resources and references: SLC clears the way for a new hospital, taller buildings at the old Sears site — with strings attached [Salt Lake Tribune] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake]  Béisbol en Salt Lake Malialole Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the sponsored interview with Jordan Menzel, the founder and general manager of Maple Grove, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Sales Tax Going Up, Ballot Amendment Breakdown, State Street Hospital full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council has ok’d a 0.5% sales tax increase and given Intermountain Healthcare the go-ahead to build a new hospital on State Street. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke and host Ali Vallarta break down this week’s biggest Salt Lake news, simplify the four tricky amendments on your ballot, and share picks of the week. Resources and references: SLC clears the way for a new hospital, taller buildings at the old Sears site — with strings attached [Salt Lake Tribune] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake]  Béisbol en Salt Lake Malialole Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the sponsored interview with Jordan Menzel, the founder and general manager of Maple Grove, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Salt Lake City Council has ok’d a 0.5% sales tax increase and given Intermountain Healthcare the go-ahead to build a new hospital on State Street. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke and host Ali Vallarta break down this week’s biggest Salt Lake news, simplify the four tricky amendments on your ballot, and share picks of the week.

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]]> 2417 Stop Raking Your Leaves SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Fall leaves are hitting the ground throughout the valley and we are asking you to step away from the rake. Wasatch Community Gardens farm director James Loomis tells host Ali Vallarta why we should work smarter not harder, for the ecosystem's sake. This episode originally aired on October 27, 2022. Resources and references: Adopt a Storm Drain Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Stop Raking Your Leaves SLC full City Cast Fall leaves are hitting the ground throughout the valley and we are asking you to step away from the rake. Wasatch Community Gardens farm director James Loomis tells host Ali Vallarta why we should work smarter not harder, for the ecosystem's sake. This episode originally aired on October 27, 2022. Resources and references: Adopt a Storm Drain Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Fall leaves are hitting the ground throughout the valley and we are asking you to step away from the rake. Wasatch Community Gardens farm director James Loomis tells host Ali Vallarta why we should work smarter not harder, for the ecosystem's sake.

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]]> 1033 Hockey, Salt Lake’s New Cult https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City is officially a hockey town! How will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like bare knuckle boxing on ice.  Resources and references: Listen to COMMONS: Hockey from Canadaland. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Hockey, Salt Lake’s New Cult full City Cast Salt Lake City is officially a hockey town! How will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like bare knuckle boxing on ice.  Resources and references: Listen to COMMONS: Hockey from Canadaland. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Salt Lake City is officially a hockey town! How will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what opportunities and baggage the NHL is bringing to town — like bare knuckle boxing on ice. 

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]]> 1742 A Solution to Utah’s ‘Wandering Cop’ Problem https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Who are “wandering cops?” Officers fired or investigated for misconduct who hop to a new department instead of leaving the police force. A new database is tracking police employment history in Utah, and journalist Sam Stecklow tells host Ali Vallarta how it might offer a solution to this problem. Resources and references: The National Police Index is now available for 17 states, including Utah. New data tool allows journalists and the public to track ‘wandering cops’ in Utah [Utah Investigative Journalism Project]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Solution to Utah’s ‘Wandering Cop’ Problem full City Cast Who are “wandering cops?” Officers fired or investigated for misconduct who hop to a new department instead of leaving the police force. A new database is tracking police employment history in Utah, and journalist Sam Stecklow tells host Ali Vallarta how it might offer a solution to this problem. Resources and references: The National Police Index is now available for 17 states, including Utah. New data tool allows journalists and the public to track ‘wandering cops’ in Utah [Utah Investigative Journalism Project]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad Who are “wandering cops?” Officers fired or investigated for misconduct who hop to a new department instead of leaving the police force. A new database is tracking police employment history in Utah, and journalist Sam Stecklow tells host Ali Vallarta how it might offer a solution to this problem.

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]]> 1400 Your Guide to October in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  It’s October in Salt Lake City and we’ve got big ideas for how to spend it, whether you want to indulge Halloween terror or stargaze through expensive telescopes for free! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm a thrifty and unique guide to the month, from food showdowns to local thrills and natural wonders. And if you’re looking to spice up your restaurant rotation, check out our guide on where to eat in SLC this fall. For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor Nightmare on 13th. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsor of our October Guide: Nightmare on 13th Learn more about the other sponsors of this September 30th episode: Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to October in Salt Lake full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  It’s October in Salt Lake City and we’ve got big ideas for how to spend it, whether you want to indulge Halloween terror or stargaze through expensive telescopes for free! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm a thrifty and unique guide to the month, from food showdowns to local thrills and natural wonders. And if you’re looking to spice up your restaurant rotation, check out our guide on where to eat in SLC this fall. For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor Nightmare on 13th. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsor of our October Guide: Nightmare on 13th Learn more about the other sponsors of this September 30th episode: Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

It’s October in Salt Lake City and we’ve got big ideas for how to spend it, whether you want to indulge Halloween terror or stargaze through expensive telescopes for free! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm a thrifty and unique guide to the month, from food showdowns to local thrills and natural wonders. And if you’re looking to spice up your restaurant rotation, check out our guide on where to eat in SLC this fall.

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]]> 1720 Suspicious SLC Survey, Amendment D for Dead, Creative Drag Show https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A suspicious text survey about Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a sports, entertainment, culture, and convention district in downtown SLC is raising flags — red ones! Former Salt Lake County councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why Salt Lakers are mad about the questions. Plus, Amendment D is DOA, local restaurant closures and openings, and a must-see drag show.  Resources and references: Utah Supreme Court puts end to Amendment D, ruling votes will not be counted [Salt Lake Tribune]  Salt Lake residents fume over Delta Center district survey, but neither city nor Smith funded it [KSL]  'This is truly a renaissance.' Detroit sees growth in population for first time since 1950s [ABC 7] Tower of Terror lineup at Salt Lake Film Society Those Bitches Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Suspicious SLC Survey, Amendment D for Dead, Creative Drag Show full City Cast A suspicious text survey about Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a sports, entertainment, culture, and convention district in downtown SLC is raising flags — red ones! Former Salt Lake County councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why Salt Lakers are mad about the questions. Plus, Amendment D is DOA, local restaurant closures and openings, and a must-see drag show.  Resources and references: Utah Supreme Court puts end to Amendment D, ruling votes will not be counted [Salt Lake Tribune]  Salt Lake residents fume over Delta Center district survey, but neither city nor Smith funded it [KSL]  'This is truly a renaissance.' Detroit sees growth in population for first time since 1950s [ABC 7] Tower of Terror lineup at Salt Lake Film Society Those Bitches Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. A suspicious text survey about Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a sports, entertainment, culture, and convention district in downtown SLC is raising flags — red ones! Former Salt Lake County councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why Salt Lakers are mad about the questions. Plus, Amendment D is DOA, local restaurant closures and openings, and a must-see drag show. 

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]]> 1986 Where to Peep Fall Foliage in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The leaves are changing and the race is on to catch them during this short fall window. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch- break lap. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Where to Peep Fall Foliage in Salt Lake full City Cast The leaves are changing and the race is on to catch them during this short fall window. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch- break lap. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove The leaves are changing and the race is on to catch them during this short fall window. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you’re bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch- break lap.

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]]> 1550 If We Hate Taxes, Why Is ZAP So Popular? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Taxes are supposed to be unpopular, but Salt Lake County voters keep re-upping the Zoo Arts, and Parks aka ZAP tax with more than 75% of the vote. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake County’s Arts and Culture Division director Matt Castillo why this particular tax is so … popular and how it impacts residents' lives. Resources and references: Learn more about joining one of the ZAP advisory boards Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 If We Hate Taxes, Why Is ZAP So Popular? full City Cast Taxes are supposed to be unpopular, but Salt Lake County voters keep re-upping the Zoo Arts, and Parks aka ZAP tax with more than 75% of the vote. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake County’s Arts and Culture Division director Matt Castillo why this particular tax is so … popular and how it impacts residents' lives. Resources and references: Learn more about joining one of the ZAP advisory boards Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Taxes are supposed to be unpopular, but Salt Lake County voters keep re-upping the Zoo Arts, and Parks aka ZAP tax with more than 75% of the vote. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake County’s Arts and Culture Division director Matt Castillo why this particular tax is so … popular and how it impacts residents' lives.

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]]> 1008 Can Independents Win? U of U Crime Stats, Apprenticeships for Women https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Fed up with Democrats and Republicans, 13 Independent candidates are running for office in Utah this year. Could they unseat veteran legislators? Former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the odds. Plus, the University of Utah released its 2023 on-campus crime data, a career-change opportunity for women, and pre-Election Day must do’s. Resources and references: Fed up with GOP and Dems, more independents are running in Utah, and they now see a path to victory [Salt Lake Tribune] University of Utah points to ‘complexity of unhealthy relationships’ in explaining campus crime increases [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Women in Trades pre-apprenticeship program Check your voter registration Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Can Independents Win? U of U Crime Stats, Apprenticeships for Women full City Cast Fed up with Democrats and Republicans, 13 Independent candidates are running for office in Utah this year. Could they unseat veteran legislators? Former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the odds. Plus, the University of Utah released its 2023 on-campus crime data, a career-change opportunity for women, and pre-Election Day must do’s. Resources and references: Fed up with GOP and Dems, more independents are running in Utah, and they now see a path to victory [Salt Lake Tribune] University of Utah points to ‘complexity of unhealthy relationships’ in explaining campus crime increases [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Women in Trades pre-apprenticeship program Check your voter registration Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fed up with Democrats and Republicans, 13 Independent candidates are running for office in Utah this year. Could they unseat veteran legislators? Former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the odds. Plus, the University of Utah released its 2023 on-campus crime data, a career-change opportunity for women, and pre-Election Day must do’s.

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]]> 1796 National Park Fall, Minus the Crowds https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks are so overcrowded, Gov. Spencer Cox is asking the federal government for help. Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means her tips and tricks for fall getaways in the shadow of Utah’s national parks — same magnificence, fewer tourist traps. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 National Park Fall, Minus the Crowds full City Cast Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks are so overcrowded, Gov. Spencer Cox is asking the federal government for help. Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means her tips and tricks for fall getaways in the shadow of Utah’s national parks — same magnificence, fewer tourist traps. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks are so overcrowded, Gov. Spencer Cox is asking the federal government for help. Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means her tips and tricks for fall getaways in the shadow of Utah’s national parks — same magnificence, fewer tourist traps.

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]]> 1469 Redwood Drive-In’s Fate, Armed Guards in Schools, Get $$ for Vaccinations https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Redwood Drive-In Theater & Swap Meet’s fate has been decided. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what went right and what went wrong in the process. Plus, armed guards in public schools, $$ for vaccinations, and Salt Lake County mayoral candidates on the record.  Resources and references: What’s on the Table With SLC’s Downtown Sports District? [Hey Salt Lake] West Valley City Council votes on controversial rezoning of Redwood Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet [Fox 13] Utah says armed school guardians will need to pass a mental health screening [KUER] Thriving in Place [Salt Lake City Government) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Redwood Drive-In’s Fate, Armed Guards in Schools, Get $$ for Vaccinations full City Cast The Redwood Drive-In Theater & Swap Meet’s fate has been decided. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what went right and what went wrong in the process. Plus, armed guards in public schools, $$ for vaccinations, and Salt Lake County mayoral candidates on the record.  Resources and references: What’s on the Table With SLC’s Downtown Sports District? [Hey Salt Lake] West Valley City Council votes on controversial rezoning of Redwood Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet [Fox 13] Utah says armed school guardians will need to pass a mental health screening [KUER] Thriving in Place [Salt Lake City Government) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Redwood Drive-In Theater & Swap Meet’s fate has been decided. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what went right and what went wrong in the process. Plus, armed guards in public schools, $$ for vaccinations, and Salt Lake County mayoral candidates on the record. 

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]]> 1959 Why Erin Rider Wants To Be County Mayor https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake County mayor represents a third of Utah’s population, and the race is on your ballot this fall! Host Ali Vallarta talked to Republican candidate Erin Rider about the $507 million public safety bond, homelessness, and public transit. Listen to our conversation with Democratic candidate and incumbent Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Erin Rider Wants To Be County Mayor full City Cast The Salt Lake County mayor represents a third of Utah’s population, and the race is on your ballot this fall! Host Ali Vallarta talked to Republican candidate Erin Rider about the $507 million public safety bond, homelessness, and public transit. Listen to our conversation with Democratic candidate and incumbent Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble The Salt Lake County mayor represents a third of Utah’s population, and the race is on your ballot this fall! Host Ali Vallarta talked to Republican candidate Erin Rider about the $507 million public safety bond, homelessness, and public transit.

Listen to our conversation with Democratic candidate and incumbent Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson.

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]]> 2012 Why Jenny Wilson Wants To Be County Mayor https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The race is on for Salt Lake County mayor! Even though they represent a third of Utah’s population, we’d bet you don’t think about how the job impacts your life. Host Ali Vallarta talked to Democratic candidate and incumbent mayor Jenny Wilson about her approach to homelessness, affordable housing, and Abravanel Hall. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Republican candidate Erin Rider. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Jenny Wilson Wants To Be County Mayor full City Cast The race is on for Salt Lake County mayor! Even though they represent a third of Utah’s population, we’d bet you don’t think about how the job impacts your life. Host Ali Vallarta talked to Democratic candidate and incumbent mayor Jenny Wilson about her approach to homelessness, affordable housing, and Abravanel Hall. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Republican candidate Erin Rider. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble The race is on for Salt Lake County mayor! Even though they represent a third of Utah’s population, we’d bet you don’t think about how the job impacts your life. Host Ali Vallarta talked to Democratic candidate and incumbent mayor Jenny Wilson about her approach to homelessness, affordable housing, and Abravanel Hall. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Republican candidate Erin Rider.

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]]> 2339 2020 Murals Demolition, Kum & Go Rule Change, Sunnyside Ballpark https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what’s in store for Sunnyside Park.   Resources and references: Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Take the Sunnyside Park survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 2020 Murals Demolition, Kum & Go Rule Change, Sunnyside Ballpark full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what’s in store for Sunnyside Park.   Resources and references: Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Take the Sunnyside Park survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what’s in store for Sunnyside Park.  

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]]> 2117 Does ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Represent Mormons? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Mormon Mania is hitting fall TV; the hottest new release is “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” highlighting the soft-swinging Utah moms of TikTok. But are these women telling Mormon stories or generating Mormon intrigue? City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen joins host Ali Vallarta to give perspective as a former member of the faith and figure out what locals can make of all this. Check out our show on How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Hip and Humble  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee ICO Hale Centre Theatre Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Does ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Represent Mormons? full City Cast Mormon Mania is hitting fall TV; the hottest new release is “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” highlighting the soft-swinging Utah moms of TikTok. But are these women telling Mormon stories or generating Mormon intrigue? City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen joins host Ali Vallarta to give perspective as a former member of the faith and figure out what locals can make of all this. Check out our show on How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Hip and Humble  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee ICO Hale Centre Theatre Mormon Mania is hitting fall TV; the hottest new release is “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” highlighting the soft-swinging Utah moms of TikTok. But are these women telling Mormon stories or generating Mormon intrigue? City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen joins host Ali Vallarta to give perspective as a former member of the faith and figure out what locals can make of all this.

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]]> 1624 Amendment D Gets Dunked, Governor Debate, Cash for Scenic Pics https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts A judge rules votes for and against Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the chaos and dig into the potential consequences for the courts. Plus, takeaways from the governor debate, a scenic photo contest, and canoeing down the Jordan River.  Find all our 2024 local election coverage in one place. Resources and references in this episode: Judge rules Amendment D is 'void' but will remain on the ballot [Fox 13] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake] Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get to the River Festival at the Jordan River through September. Enter the Scenic Utah photo contest before Oct. 15. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Amendment D Gets Dunked, Governor Debate, Cash for Scenic Pics full City Cast A judge rules votes for and against Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the chaos and dig into the potential consequences for the courts. Plus, takeaways from the governor debate, a scenic photo contest, and canoeing down the Jordan River.  Find all our 2024 local election coverage in one place. Resources and references in this episode: Judge rules Amendment D is 'void' but will remain on the ballot [Fox 13] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake] Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get to the River Festival at the Jordan River through September. Enter the Scenic Utah photo contest before Oct. 15. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. A judge rules votes for and against Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the chaos and dig into the potential consequences for the courts. Plus, takeaways from the governor debate, a scenic photo contest, and canoeing down the Jordan River. 

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]]> 2052 Fall Restaurants To Eat at Now https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Fall Restaurants To Eat at Now full City Cast Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL.

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]]> 1217 Hospital Beds Lag, New Liquor Lobbyists, Redwood Road Glow-Up https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up.  Resources and references: Utah has the third lowest rate of hospital beds in the nation. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] New group seeks to advocate for 'everyday, responsible Utah drinkers' on Capitol Hill [Fox 13] Take the SAFER Utah survey Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Hospital Beds Lag, New Liquor Lobbyists, Redwood Road Glow-Up full City Cast One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up.  Resources and references: Utah has the third lowest rate of hospital beds in the nation. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] New group seeks to advocate for 'everyday, responsible Utah drinkers' on Capitol Hill [Fox 13] Take the SAFER Utah survey Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up. 

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]]> 1797 What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The November election is two months out, and we just got language for a big question on our ballots. Are Utah’s Republican leaders trying to mislead voters on Constitutional Amendment D? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to separate fact from fiction. For more background on how we got here, listen to “Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett” by City Cast Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does full City Cast The November election is two months out, and we just got language for a big question on our ballots. Are Utah’s Republican leaders trying to mislead voters on Constitutional Amendment D? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to separate fact from fiction. For more background on how we got here, listen to “Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett” by City Cast Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair The November election is two months out, and we just got language for a big question on our ballots. Are Utah’s Republican leaders trying to mislead voters on Constitutional Amendment D? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to separate fact from fiction.

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]]> 1353 What Should a City Be Responsible For? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley. Plus, what ideas does Millcreek have to offer? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenues Street Fair Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What Should a City Be Responsible For? full City Cast There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley. Plus, what ideas does Millcreek have to offer? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenues Street Fair There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley.

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]]> 1620 Emergency Jordan River Trail Closure, New GSL Water, $20 Halloween Costumes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert.   Resources and references: Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake] A major water donation for the Great Salt Lake [Great Salt Lake Collaborative] Utah Opera’s costume department sale is Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets to Jurassic Park in concert, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Emergency Jordan River Trail Closure, New GSL Water, $20 Halloween Costumes full City Cast The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert.   Resources and references: Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake] A major water donation for the Great Salt Lake [Great Salt Lake Collaborative] Utah Opera’s costume department sale is Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets to Jurassic Park in concert, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert.  

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]]> 1659 How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake neighborhoods. Check out Tamarra’s series on the LDS/non-LDS divide. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods full City Cast Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake neighborhoods. Check out Tamarra’s series on the LDS/non-LDS divide. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake neighborhoods.

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]]> 1628 Electric Bill Hikes, Greek Town Opportunities, Local Movie Captions https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers. Resources and references: As SLC looks to revitalize Japantown, the question arises: What about Greek Town? [Salt Lake Tribune] How We Get Japantown Back [City Cast Salt Lake] Rocky Mountain Power lowers its rate increase proposal to 18.1%, down from 30.5% [Utah News Dispatch] Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up [City Cast Salt Lake]  How to balance safety vs. adventure at Utah's ghost towns and abandoned mines [Axios]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Electric Bill Hikes, Greek Town Opportunities, Local Movie Captions full City Cast Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers. Resources and references: As SLC looks to revitalize Japantown, the question arises: What about Greek Town? [Salt Lake Tribune] How We Get Japantown Back [City Cast Salt Lake] Rocky Mountain Power lowers its rate increase proposal to 18.1%, down from 30.5% [Utah News Dispatch] Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up [City Cast Salt Lake]  How to balance safety vs. adventure at Utah's ghost towns and abandoned mines [Axios]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers.

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]]> 1744 Your Guide to September in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the month, from maximizing your time outdoors, to trying a new wine bar, and dancing at the symphony. Plus, if you head to one of the Bees’ final baseball games at Smith’s Ballpark, don’t miss our episode on what the future holds for the stadium.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake’s guide to September is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Live Crude, Babbel and Embodied Patience. We are powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to September in Salt Lake full City Cast Your Guide to September in Salt Lake If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the month, from maximizing your time outdoors, to trying a new wine bar, and dancing at the symphony. Plus, if you head to one of the Bees’ final baseball games at Smith’s Ballpark, don’t miss our episode on what the future holds for the stadium.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake’s guide to September is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Live Crude, Babbel and Embodied Patience. We are powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the month, from maximizing your time outdoors, to trying a new wine bar, and dancing at the symphony. Plus, if you head to one of the Bees’ final baseball games at Smith’s Ballpark, don’t miss our episode on what the future holds for the stadium. 

For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1492 Who’s To Blame for Homeless Plans? New E-Bike Vouchers, One Less Block Party https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue.  Resources and references: As winter looms and homeless shelter capacity strains, Utah leaders ask: Will we be ready? [Utah News Dispatch] South Salt Lake officials express frustration, but recognize need for proposed family shelter [KSL] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Who’s To Blame for Homeless Plans? New E-Bike Vouchers, One Less Block Party full City Cast The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue.  Resources and references: As winter looms and homeless shelter capacity strains, Utah leaders ask: Will we be ready? [Utah News Dispatch] South Salt Lake officials express frustration, but recognize need for proposed family shelter [KSL] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue. 

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]]> 1889 The Best Game Day Experiences in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on what’s missing from the scene, and share stadium recs — so you, too, can enjoy all Sports Lake City has to offer. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Best Game Day Experiences in Salt Lake full City Cast College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on what’s missing from the scene, and share stadium recs — so you, too, can enjoy all Sports Lake City has to offer. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on what’s missing from the scene, and share stadium recs — so you, too, can enjoy all Sports Lake City has to offer.

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]]> 1510 Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping.  Watch Utah’s “Stand for our Land” ad. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? full City Cast It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping.  Watch Utah’s “Stand for our Land” ad. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping. 

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]]> 1530 Losing Money to Gain a Hospital, Pandemic School Pitfalls, Westside Pickleball https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring. Resources and references: City Council nears vote on upzone of Sears Block for IHC [Building Salt Lake] Four years in, Utah students still fall short of pre-pandemic proficiency rates in some subjects [Salt Lake Tribune] Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Shop Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Losing Money to Gain a Hospital, Pandemic School Pitfalls, Westside Pickleball full City Cast Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring. Resources and references: City Council nears vote on upzone of Sears Block for IHC [Building Salt Lake] Four years in, Utah students still fall short of pre-pandemic proficiency rates in some subjects [Salt Lake Tribune] Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Shop Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring.

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]]> 1727 Sundance’s Identity Crisis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. This episode originally aired on May 8, 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Shop  Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Sundance’s Identity Crisis full City Cast The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. This episode originally aired on May 8, 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Shop  The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around.

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]]> 1542 Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion. Resources and references: Watch the RHOSLC season five trailer. Get tickets to CatVideoFest at The Broadway.  Get tickets to the Jimmy Buffett memorial concert on Sunday, Sept. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett full City Cast The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion. Resources and references: Watch the RHOSLC season five trailer. Get tickets to CatVideoFest at The Broadway.  Get tickets to the Jimmy Buffett memorial concert on Sunday, Sept. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion.


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]]> 2102 ‘Let’s Get To Work’: Ballpark Still Needs a Plan https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of the neighborhood hangs in limbo. Resources and references: What's NEXT for Smith's Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. [City Cast Salt Lake] Request free tickets to an upcoming Salt Lake Bees game. Attend the Ballpark community meeting with Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 ‘Let’s Get To Work’: Ballpark Still Needs a Plan full City Cast The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of the neighborhood hangs in limbo. Resources and references: What's NEXT for Smith's Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. [City Cast Salt Lake] Request free tickets to an upcoming Salt Lake Bees game. Attend the Ballpark community meeting with Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of the neighborhood hangs in limbo.

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]]> 1335 Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable housing crisis. This episode originally aired on April 8, 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis full City Cast The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable housing crisis. This episode originally aired on April 8, 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable housing crisis.

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]]> 1491 Will the Legislature Fight Back? 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake, and Vinyl Treasures https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner. Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in Best of Utah Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Utah legislators eye special session, maybe next week. Will it deal with abortion, redistricting? [Utah News Dispatch] This group is tasked with preparing Utah for the “Big One.” Utah leaders voted to get rid of it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Check out KRCL’s record sale.  Apply for Salt Lake City’s planning commission (especially Glendale and Avenues residents!) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Will the Legislature Fight Back? 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake, and Vinyl Treasures full City Cast The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner. Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in Best of Utah Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Utah legislators eye special session, maybe next week. Will it deal with abortion, redistricting? [Utah News Dispatch] This group is tasked with preparing Utah for the “Big One.” Utah leaders voted to get rid of it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Check out KRCL’s record sale.  Apply for Salt Lake City’s planning commission (especially Glendale and Avenues residents!) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner.

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]]> 1880 Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them. Resources and references: Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to removal of Utah food sales tax [KSL TV] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? full City Cast As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them. Resources and references: Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to removal of Utah food sales tax [KSL TV] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them.

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]]> 1342 Gubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby Olympics https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.”  Resources and references: A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah’s oldest public high school urgently needs upgrades — and could see a complete rebuild [Salt Lake Tribune] The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake]  Pics from the library’s baby Olympics. Pre-order “Life After Dead Pool” by Zak Podmore. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Embodied Patience Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Gubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby Olympics full City Cast Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.”  Resources and references: A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah’s oldest public high school urgently needs upgrades — and could see a complete rebuild [Salt Lake Tribune] The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake]  Pics from the library’s baby Olympics. Pre-order “Life After Dead Pool” by Zak Podmore. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Embodied Patience Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.” 

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]]> 1822 If Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home.  Resources and references: Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 If Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It? full City Cast Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home.  Resources and references: Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home. 

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]]> 1541 How Living Near Mountains Makes Us Smarter https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How Living Near Mountains Makes Us Smarter full City Cast The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front.

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]]> 1274 Last Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling, and Cheap Provo Flights https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre. Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the best of Utah competition! Utah Supreme Court Rules That Alleged Sexual Assault by a Doctor Is Not “Health Care” [ProPublica] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Last Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling, and Cheap Provo Flights full City Cast The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre. Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the best of Utah competition! Utah Supreme Court Rules That Alleged Sexual Assault by a Doctor Is Not “Health Care” [ProPublica] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre.

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]]> 1762 Utah's Execution, According to an Eyewitness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah. Read Jessica Miller’s reporting on the Honie execution. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Utah's Execution, According to an Eyewitness full City Cast Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah. Read Jessica Miller’s reporting on the Honie execution. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Department of Health and Human Services Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah.

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]]> 1142 Burying Downtown’s Rails, Utah Freshman Nightmare, and Bugs a la Carte https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend.  Resources and references: A grassroots plan to radically change train lines through SLC just got a key endorsement [Salt Lake Tribune] Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] ‘They need to do better’: Parents frustrated over University of Utah dorm chaos [Salt Lake Tribune] Check out Bugfest at the Natural History Museum of Utah, Aug. 10 and 11. Dark Sky places in Utah for viewing the Perseid meteor shower. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Burying Downtown’s Rails, Utah Freshman Nightmare, and Bugs a la Carte full City Cast The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend.  Resources and references: A grassroots plan to radically change train lines through SLC just got a key endorsement [Salt Lake Tribune] Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] ‘They need to do better’: Parents frustrated over University of Utah dorm chaos [Salt Lake Tribune] Check out Bugfest at the Natural History Museum of Utah, Aug. 10 and 11. Dark Sky places in Utah for viewing the Perseid meteor shower. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend. 

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]]> 1628 Another Raise for the SLC Council? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Another Raise for the SLC Council? full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job. 

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]]> 1169 Banning Fairy Smut, Public Bathroom $, and World's Largest Puzzle https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox says he won’t delay Taberon Honie’s execution [Salt Lake Tribune] 13 books officially banned from Utah public schools [Fox 13] Share your feedback on FY25 CIP projects by participating in a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., calling 801-535-7654, emailing Council.Comments@slcgov.com, or visiting tinyurl.com/CommentSLC Buy the World’s Largest Puzzle Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Banning Fairy Smut, Public Bathroom $, and World's Largest Puzzle full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox says he won’t delay Taberon Honie’s execution [Salt Lake Tribune] 13 books officially banned from Utah public schools [Fox 13] Share your feedback on FY25 CIP projects by participating in a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., calling 801-535-7654, emailing Council.Comments@slcgov.com, or visiting tinyurl.com/CommentSLC Buy the World’s Largest Puzzle Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts.

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]]> 1658 Is Disney Utah’s True Religion? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is Disney Utah’s True Religion? full City Cast Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion. 

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]]> 1462 Who Will Live in SLC’s Tallest Building? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or for worse. This episode originally aired Oct. 16, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Who Will Live in SLC’s Tallest Building? full City Cast People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or for worse. This episode originally aired Oct. 16, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or for worse.

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]]> 1392 What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca di Bepp-Out https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel. Resources and references: State leaders to discuss ‘code red’ law possibility for extreme heat [KSL] The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca di Bepp-Out full City Cast The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel. Resources and references: State leaders to discuss ‘code red’ law possibility for extreme heat [KSL] The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel.

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]]> 1611 3 Big Ideas for the 801 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cities in the 801 should steal. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 3 Big Ideas for the 801 full City Cast Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cities in the 801 should steal. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cities in the 801 should steal.

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]]> 1573 Your Guide to August in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  August ushers in the dog days of summer, with hot temps that have us dreaming of fall. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from creative ways to keep cool to delicious food to enjoy. Plus, get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Salt Lake Community College Incogni. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to August in Salt Lake full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  August ushers in the dog days of summer, with hot temps that have us dreaming of fall. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from creative ways to keep cool to delicious food to enjoy. Plus, get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Salt Lake Community College Incogni. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

August ushers in the dog days of summer, with hot temps that have us dreaming of fall. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from creative ways to keep cool to delicious food to enjoy. Plus, get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek.

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]]> 1641 Strong Beer on Tap? DA’s Boiling Pot, and Trailhead Menaces https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is in Republican legislators’ crosshairs after a controversial tweet. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask if a new law is being repurposed to punish him. Plus, bartenders’ 2034 Olympic dreams, exercises in trailhead patience, and Park City’s best mountain biker. Resources and references: Utah GOP leaders call for Salt Lake DA’s resignation after controversial post on Trump [Utah News Dispatch] First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake] How should visitors to the 2034 Winter Olympics get a drink? Bar and brewery owners have a wishlist. [Salt Lake Tribune] Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Joyce Wambuyi, a Salt Lake Community College student. Learn more about SLCC’s PACE Scholarship Program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Strong Beer on Tap? DA’s Boiling Pot, and Trailhead Menaces full City Cast Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is in Republican legislators’ crosshairs after a controversial tweet. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask if a new law is being repurposed to punish him. Plus, bartenders’ 2034 Olympic dreams, exercises in trailhead patience, and Park City’s best mountain biker. Resources and references: Utah GOP leaders call for Salt Lake DA’s resignation after controversial post on Trump [Utah News Dispatch] First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake] How should visitors to the 2034 Winter Olympics get a drink? Bar and brewery owners have a wishlist. [Salt Lake Tribune] Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Joyce Wambuyi, a Salt Lake Community College student. Learn more about SLCC’s PACE Scholarship Program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is in Republican legislators’ crosshairs after a controversial tweet. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask if a new law is being repurposed to punish him. Plus, bartenders’ 2034 Olympic dreams, exercises in trailhead patience, and Park City’s best mountain biker.

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]]> 1877 Toxic Dust vs. the Great Salt Lake Czar https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed has been leading the response to Utah’s biggest environmental crisis for more than a year. Is he OK? Host Ali Vallarta asks the commissioner about the best and worst ideas to save the lake, what he’s doing about the toxic dust, and how he juggles competing interests. For more context, listen to “Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake!” and “Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake?” Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Toxic Dust vs. the Great Salt Lake Czar full City Cast Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed has been leading the response to Utah’s biggest environmental crisis for more than a year. Is he OK? Host Ali Vallarta asks the commissioner about the best and worst ideas to save the lake, what he’s doing about the toxic dust, and how he juggles competing interests. For more context, listen to “Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake!” and “Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake?” Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed has been leading the response to Utah’s biggest environmental crisis for more than a year. Is he OK? Host Ali Vallarta asks the commissioner about the best and worst ideas to save the lake, what he’s doing about the toxic dust, and how he juggles competing interests.

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]]> 1472 First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang.   Resources and references: IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation [Associated Press] Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple [Building Salt Lake] Get tickets to Béisbol en Salt Lake. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake full City Cast Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang.   Resources and references: IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation [Associated Press] Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple [Building Salt Lake] Get tickets to Béisbol en Salt Lake. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang.  

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]]> 1853 Salt Lake’s Best and Worst Tourist Traps https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Every city has its share of tourist traps, but does Salt Lake have any worth visiting? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals? Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Best and Worst Tourist Traps full City Cast Every city has its share of tourist traps, but does Salt Lake have any worth visiting? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals? Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Every city has its share of tourist traps, but does Salt Lake have any worth visiting? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals?

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]]> 1551 Are Utahns More Pie and Beer Than Pioneer? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Sure, Pioneer Day is our state’s BIG holiday. But is Utah becoming more Pie and Beer Day? KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them.  This episode originally aired Oct. 25, 2023. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Are Utahns More Pie and Beer Than Pioneer? full City Cast Sure, Pioneer Day is our state’s BIG holiday. But is Utah becoming more Pie and Beer Day? KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them.  This episode originally aired Oct. 25, 2023. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Sure, Pioneer Day is our state’s BIG holiday. But is Utah becoming more Pie and Beer Day? KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them. 

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]]> 1634 Cox's New Groove, Proper Brewing Moving, and Good Grass https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats’ wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing’s for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah drops a new lawn. Resources and references: ‘Feels like cheating’: Utah Republicans upset Joe Biden isn’t also leaving the White House [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Gov. Spencer Cox flip-flops on support for Donald Trump [Salt Lake Tribune] Aaron Sorkin: How I Would Script This Moment for Biden and the Democrats [New York Times] Proper Burger and Brewing puts its Main Street buildings up for sale [Building Salt Lake] Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Embodied Patience Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Cox's New Groove, Proper Brewing Moving, and Good Grass full City Cast Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats’ wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing’s for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah drops a new lawn. Resources and references: ‘Feels like cheating’: Utah Republicans upset Joe Biden isn’t also leaving the White House [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Gov. Spencer Cox flip-flops on support for Donald Trump [Salt Lake Tribune] Aaron Sorkin: How I Would Script This Moment for Biden and the Democrats [New York Times] Proper Burger and Brewing puts its Main Street buildings up for sale [Building Salt Lake] Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Embodied Patience Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats’ wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing’s for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah drops a new lawn.

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]]> 2003 Sweet and Awkward Salt Lake Proposals https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Sometimes lovers need a little help planning the perfect proposal — and we’re here to serve. Executive producer Emily Means and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm engagements for every kind of Salt Laker, from where to get down on one knee to how to pop the question. Plus, a surprise ending that will make you believe in love.  Liked this episode? Try “Salt Lake’s Most Awkward Dates” next. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Sweet and Awkward Salt Lake Proposals full City Cast Sometimes lovers need a little help planning the perfect proposal — and we’re here to serve. Executive producer Emily Means and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm engagements for every kind of Salt Laker, from where to get down on one knee to how to pop the question. Plus, a surprise ending that will make you believe in love.  Liked this episode? Try “Salt Lake’s Most Awkward Dates” next. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Sometimes lovers need a little help planning the perfect proposal — and we’re here to serve. Executive producer Emily Means and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm engagements for every kind of Salt Laker, from where to get down on one knee to how to pop the question. Plus, a surprise ending that will make you believe in love. 

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]]> 1556 Climbing Gym Smackdown, Training Table’s Tease, and a Silver Queen’s Estate Sale https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Front is beefing with USA Climbing, and the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency is being nosy about it. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down whether the drama outweighs the community benefits. Plus, the Training Table’s big tease, a crazy estate sale, and our next 9 Line-esque project. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: RDA board approves development agreement with USA Climbing – without seeing its business plan [Building Salt Lake] The case of the missing Training Table [Deseret News] The Silver Queen’s estate sale Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase. The Shop Embodied Patience Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Climbing Gym Smackdown, Training Table’s Tease, and a Silver Queen’s Estate Sale full City Cast The Front is beefing with USA Climbing, and the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency is being nosy about it. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down whether the drama outweighs the community benefits. Plus, the Training Table’s big tease, a crazy estate sale, and our next 9 Line-esque project. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: RDA board approves development agreement with USA Climbing – without seeing its business plan [Building Salt Lake] The case of the missing Training Table [Deseret News] The Silver Queen’s estate sale Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase. The Shop Embodied Patience Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. The Front is beefing with USA Climbing, and the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency is being nosy about it. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down whether the drama outweighs the community benefits. Plus, the Training Table’s big tease, a crazy estate sale, and our next 9 Line-esque project.

Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+).

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]]> 1960 What’s Utah’s Next Trend Export? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Utahns get mocked mercilessly for our taste — from dirty sodas to our unusual baby names — but they almost always become a national trend. What gives? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why our cultural identity is misunderstood and explore Utah’s next trend export. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: How Stanley Drinkware Built an Empire in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake]  Do Utah Neighms Get Too Much Grief? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What’s Utah’s Next Trend Export? full City Cast Utahns get mocked mercilessly for our taste — from dirty sodas to our unusual baby names — but they almost always become a national trend. What gives? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why our cultural identity is misunderstood and explore Utah’s next trend export. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: How Stanley Drinkware Built an Empire in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake]  Do Utah Neighms Get Too Much Grief? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Utahns get mocked mercilessly for our taste — from dirty sodas to our unusual baby names — but they almost always become a national trend. What gives? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why our cultural identity is misunderstood and explore Utah’s next trend export.

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]]> 1335 Olympic Pajama Party, a Westside Snub, and Galaxy Happy Hour https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City is expected to officially — finally! — be granted the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means parse through economic data to figure out the gains and consider attending SLC’s 3 a.m. pajama party to celebrate. Plus, a Westside snub in Fairpark’s stadium development, a call-out for coffee vendors, and galaxy happy hour. Resources and references: Will Utah’s ‘living legacy’ from 2002 boost state’s economy in a 2034 Winter Games? [Deseret News] What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah Legislature creates Fairpark district authority, but west-sider fails to become vice chair [Utah News Dispatch] The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake] Submit a proposal to open a coffee shop at the Main or Marmalade Library branches. The deadline is Aug. 23, 2024. Astronomy on Tap SLC Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1. It’s a celebration of our favorite area code, featuring a City Cast cider, live music, and local businesses. Tickets are $5 and will help Seven Canyons Trust build a new SLC park. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Olympic Pajama Party, a Westside Snub, and Galaxy Happy Hour full City Cast Salt Lake City is expected to officially — finally! — be granted the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means parse through economic data to figure out the gains and consider attending SLC’s 3 a.m. pajama party to celebrate. Plus, a Westside snub in Fairpark’s stadium development, a call-out for coffee vendors, and galaxy happy hour. Resources and references: Will Utah’s ‘living legacy’ from 2002 boost state’s economy in a 2034 Winter Games? [Deseret News] What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah Legislature creates Fairpark district authority, but west-sider fails to become vice chair [Utah News Dispatch] The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake] Submit a proposal to open a coffee shop at the Main or Marmalade Library branches. The deadline is Aug. 23, 2024. Astronomy on Tap SLC Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1. It’s a celebration of our favorite area code, featuring a City Cast cider, live music, and local businesses. Tickets are $5 and will help Seven Canyons Trust build a new SLC park. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Salt Lake City is expected to officially — finally! — be granted the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means parse through economic data to figure out the gains and consider attending SLC’s 3 a.m. pajama party to celebrate. Plus, a Westside snub in Fairpark’s stadium development, a call-out for coffee vendors, and galaxy happy hour.

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]]> 1726 Is Local News Losing Faith or Gaining It? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Just 32% of Americans have even “a fair amount” of trust in news reporting. Bet you have feelings about this as a local media consumer! University of Utah journalism professor Jacob Nelson tells host Ali Vallarta how reporters misunderstand their own audiences’ distrust and why local news hits different. Resources and references: “Imagined Audiences, How Journalists Perceive and Pursue the Public,” by Jacob Nelson Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics [The Conversation] What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is Local News Losing Faith or Gaining It? full City Cast Just 32% of Americans have even “a fair amount” of trust in news reporting. Bet you have feelings about this as a local media consumer! University of Utah journalism professor Jacob Nelson tells host Ali Vallarta how reporters misunderstand their own audiences’ distrust and why local news hits different. Resources and references: “Imagined Audiences, How Journalists Perceive and Pursue the Public,” by Jacob Nelson Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics [The Conversation] What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats - Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase The Shop Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Just 32% of Americans have even “a fair amount” of trust in news reporting. Bet you have feelings about this as a local media consumer! University of Utah journalism professor Jacob Nelson tells host Ali Vallarta how reporters misunderstand their own audiences’ distrust and why local news hits different.

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]]> 1450 Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters. Resources and references: No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats: Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase. The Shop Workspace on 400 S. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? full City Cast Utah’s Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters. Resources and references: No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats: Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase. The Shop Workspace on 400 S. Utah’s Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters.

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]]> 1500 E-Bike Lottery, Pool Poo Prevention, and Ogden’s Purple Horse https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse. Resources and references: Apply for an e-bike. Submit your event to Hey Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Embodied Patience Live Crude Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 E-Bike Lottery, Pool Poo Prevention, and Ogden’s Purple Horse full City Cast Salt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse. Resources and references: Apply for an e-bike. Submit your event to Hey Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Embodied Patience Live Crude Salt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse.

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]]> 1739 Why It’s So Damn Hot Today https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Holy heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer. Read “How to protect yourself from the Salt Lake heat” for more tips and a link to Salt Lake County’s “Cool Zones.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why It’s So Damn Hot Today full City Cast Holy heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer. Read “How to protect yourself from the Salt Lake heat” for more tips and a link to Salt Lake County’s “Cool Zones.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Holy heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer.

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]]> 1234 A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts Salt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness. Listen to some of our previous reporting about homelessness in Salt Lake: Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar.  Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks?  Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan full City Cast Salt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness. Listen to some of our previous reporting about homelessness in Salt Lake: Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar.  Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks?  Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Salt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness.

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]]> 1444 Sports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and Heatwave Help https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcasts The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow.  Resources and references: We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is the council’s vote the final say? [Salt Lake Tribune] If Abravanel Hall is unavailable, where might Utah Symphony go? [Salt Lake Tribune] Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Embodied Patience Live Crude Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Sports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and Heatwave Help full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow.  Resources and references: We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is the council’s vote the final say? [Salt Lake Tribune] If Abravanel Hall is unavailable, where might Utah Symphony go? [Salt Lake Tribune] Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Embodied Patience Live Crude The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow. 

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]]> 1858 Know Your Rights as a Renter in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves. Resources and references: Denise George’s podcast “Two-Minute Tenant” Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? [City Cast Salt Lake]  For Utah renters, a 3-day eviction notice often shows up before federally mandated 30-day notice [Utah Investigative Journalism Project] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sewciety  Babbel Stein Eriksen Lodge  Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Know Your Rights as a Renter in Salt Lake full City Cast In a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves. Resources and references: Denise George’s podcast “Two-Minute Tenant” Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? [City Cast Salt Lake]  For Utah renters, a 3-day eviction notice often shows up before federally mandated 30-day notice [Utah Investigative Journalism Project] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Sewciety  Babbel Stein Eriksen Lodge  In a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves.

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]]> 1641 Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how host Ali Vallarta's story stacks up against the rest. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 5th episode: Embodied Patience Live Crude Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About full City Cast City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how host Ali Vallarta's story stacks up against the rest. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 5th episode: Embodied Patience Live Crude City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how host Ali Vallarta's story stacks up against the rest.

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]]> 2939 We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list. Resources and references: Deal would keep Utah Jazz and pro hockey in Salt Lake City — or Smith group would face steep penalties [Salt Lake Tribune] Rocky Mountain Power wants you to pay 30% more in next 18 month [Salt Lake City Tribune] Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode: Babbel Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal full City Cast We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list. Resources and references: Deal would keep Utah Jazz and pro hockey in Salt Lake City — or Smith group would face steep penalties [Salt Lake Tribune] Rocky Mountain Power wants you to pay 30% more in next 18 month [Salt Lake City Tribune] Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 3rd episode: Babbel We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list.


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]]> 1700 Try These Salt Lake Salads Now https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Salt Lake. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude Babbel Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Try These Salt Lake Salads Now full City Cast There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Salt Lake. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Live Crude Babbel There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful.

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]]> 956 Your Guide to July in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Are those fireworks or a fire-prevention drone show? Must be July in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from a new dinosaur to free movies and the valley’s most iconic ice cream offerings. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. You can also contribute your number one to-do item for our Salt Lake summer bucket list! City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the 2024 Urban Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to July in Salt Lake full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Are those fireworks or a fire-prevention drone show? Must be July in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from a new dinosaur to free movies and the valley’s most iconic ice cream offerings. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. You can also contribute your number one to-do item for our Salt Lake summer bucket list! City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the 2024 Urban Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

Are those fireworks or a fire-prevention drone show? Must be July in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from a new dinosaur to free movies and the valley’s most iconic ice cream offerings.

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]]> 1376 The New Mitt Romney? Elections Analysis, and an LDS Horror Film https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s primary election results are in — what do they say about what voters want? KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins executive producer Emily Means to analyze the juiciest political drama, from the Salt Lake County Council all the way up to the U.S. Senate. Plus, Hugh Grant is terrorizing sister missionaries, and join Salt Lake’s hottest reading challenge.  Resources and references: Turns out, Utah just isn’t that into MAGA candidates [KUER] Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food [City Cast Salt Lake]  Join Salt Lake City Public Library’s Super Summer Challenge! Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The New Mitt Romney? Elections Analysis, and an LDS Horror Film full City Cast Utah’s primary election results are in — what do they say about what voters want? KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins executive producer Emily Means to analyze the juiciest political drama, from the Salt Lake County Council all the way up to the U.S. Senate. Plus, Hugh Grant is terrorizing sister missionaries, and join Salt Lake’s hottest reading challenge.  Resources and references: Turns out, Utah just isn’t that into MAGA candidates [KUER] Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food [City Cast Salt Lake]  Join Salt Lake City Public Library’s Super Summer Challenge! Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Utah’s primary election results are in — what do they say about what voters want? KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins executive producer Emily Means to analyze the juiciest political drama, from the Salt Lake County Council all the way up to the U.S. Senate. Plus, Hugh Grant is terrorizing sister missionaries, and join Salt Lake’s hottest reading challenge. 

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]]> 1822 You’re Not a Salt Laker Until … https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What does it take to be a true Salt Laker? There’s gotta be a turning point sometime after you first see the Salt Lake City wizard but before you throw down about where to get the best fry sauce. Executive producer Emily Means sits down with producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria to help finish this sentence: You’re not a Salt Laker until … Liked this episode? Then you’ll love these: Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC 10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt Lake What’s the Dill With Utah Accents? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 You’re Not a Salt Laker Until … full City Cast What does it take to be a true Salt Laker? There’s gotta be a turning point sometime after you first see the Salt Lake City wizard but before you throw down about where to get the best fry sauce. Executive producer Emily Means sits down with producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria to help finish this sentence: You’re not a Salt Laker until … Liked this episode? Then you’ll love these: Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC 10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt Lake What’s the Dill With Utah Accents? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel What does it take to be a true Salt Laker? There’s gotta be a turning point sometime after you first see the Salt Lake City wizard but before you throw down about where to get the best fry sauce. Executive producer Emily Means sits down with producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria to help finish this sentence: You’re not a Salt Laker until …

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]]> 1532 What’s Hot at These Salt Lake Parks? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, and she just hit her quarter mark! How are taxpayer dollars being put to use in these spaces? Producer Ivana Martinez asks Ali to debrief on trends she’s noticed, from the quirkiest playgrounds to a “water fountain crisis.” Plus, two cities get a special shoutout — do their parks merit a visit?  Want to follow along with Ali’s parks project? Find out why she’s embarking on this journey, and subscribe to our newsletter, Hey Salt Lake, where she’ll share even more about Salt Lake’s outdoor spaces. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What’s Hot at These Salt Lake Parks? full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, and she just hit her quarter mark! How are taxpayer dollars being put to use in these spaces? Producer Ivana Martinez asks Ali to debrief on trends she’s noticed, from the quirkiest playgrounds to a “water fountain crisis.” Plus, two cities get a special shoutout — do their parks merit a visit?  Want to follow along with Ali’s parks project? Find out why she’s embarking on this journey, and subscribe to our newsletter, Hey Salt Lake, where she’ll share even more about Salt Lake’s outdoor spaces. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats Babbel Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, and she just hit her quarter mark! How are taxpayer dollars being put to use in these spaces? Producer Ivana Martinez asks Ali to debrief on trends she’s noticed, from the quirkiest playgrounds to a “water fountain crisis.” Plus, two cities get a special shoutout — do their parks merit a visit? 

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]]> 1458 Wildfire Warnings, Last-Minute Election Info, and SLC Pride https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Wildfire season is in full swing, so how can we keep the state from burnin’ up? Producer Ivana Martinez joins executive producer Emily Means to share some local resources. Plus, how to vote on this primary election day, the University of Utah’s LGBT Center shuts its doors, and visit this gay little town.  Resources and references: How To Vote in Utah's 2024 Primary Election [Hey Salt Lake] LGBT Resource Center Announces Closure Amidst DEI Changes [Daily Utah Chronicle] ‘Take this seriously’: Why this summer has Utah fire officials concerned [Utah News Dispatch] SLC Fire’s wildland fire resources Get to Know Helper, Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Base Camp Treats Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Wildfire Warnings, Last-Minute Election Info, and SLC Pride full City Cast Wildfire season is in full swing, so how can we keep the state from burnin’ up? Producer Ivana Martinez joins executive producer Emily Means to share some local resources. Plus, how to vote on this primary election day, the University of Utah’s LGBT Center shuts its doors, and visit this gay little town.  Resources and references: How To Vote in Utah's 2024 Primary Election [Hey Salt Lake] LGBT Resource Center Announces Closure Amidst DEI Changes [Daily Utah Chronicle] ‘Take this seriously’: Why this summer has Utah fire officials concerned [Utah News Dispatch] SLC Fire’s wildland fire resources Get to Know Helper, Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Base Camp Treats Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Wildfire season is in full swing, so how can we keep the state from burnin’ up? Producer Ivana Martinez joins executive producer Emily Means to share some local resources. Plus, how to vote on this primary election day, the University of Utah’s LGBT Center shuts its doors, and visit this gay little town. 

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]]> 1314 Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider, is stepping away from their renewable energy plans and leaning back into coal. Utah Clean Energy climate scientist and energy analyst Logan Mitchell joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what investing in fossil fuels means for your electric bill and the future of the utilities industry.  Resources and references: Take the westside air survey. Take Salt Lake City’s electric transportation survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Base Camp Treats Babbel The Shop Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up full City Cast Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider, is stepping away from their renewable energy plans and leaning back into coal. Utah Clean Energy climate scientist and energy analyst Logan Mitchell joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what investing in fossil fuels means for your electric bill and the future of the utilities industry.  Resources and references: Take the westside air survey. Take Salt Lake City’s electric transportation survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Base Camp Treats Babbel The Shop Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider, is stepping away from their renewable energy plans and leaning back into coal. Utah Clean Energy climate scientist and energy analyst Logan Mitchell joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what investing in fossil fuels means for your electric bill and the future of the utilities industry. 

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]]> 1530 Why Fight Title IX? Our Restaurant Grades, and Free Tampons https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries. Resources and references: Utah State Legislature meets in special session on transgender issues, power plant and more [FOX 13] Why don’t Utah restaurants display simple letter grades like other states? [Gastronomic SLC] Rock Camp SLC showcase on Saturday, June 22. Show starts at 2 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Fight Title IX? Our Restaurant Grades, and Free Tampons full City Cast Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries. Resources and references: Utah State Legislature meets in special session on transgender issues, power plant and more [FOX 13] Why don’t Utah restaurants display simple letter grades like other states? [Gastronomic SLC] Rock Camp SLC showcase on Saturday, June 22. Show starts at 2 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries.

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]]> 1736 Your Guide to Salt Lake Farmers Markets https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What’s missing from Salt Lake’s seven-day-a-week network of farmers markets? Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we’re short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs. This episode originally aired on June 21, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO Fort Union Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to Salt Lake Farmers Markets full City Cast What’s missing from Salt Lake’s seven-day-a-week network of farmers markets? Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we’re short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs. This episode originally aired on June 21, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop ICO Fort Union What’s missing from Salt Lake’s seven-day-a-week network of farmers markets? Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we’re short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs.

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]]> 970 Inflammatory Migrant Headlines, Swap Meet Shows Up, and Affordable Vinyl https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Denver is sending migrants to Salt Lake City, but there’s more to the story than the inflammatory headline. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means untangle state and local leaders’ response. Plus, the Redwood Drive-in & Swap Meet debate continues, a new icon in wildlife reporting, and an exciting third space. Resources and references: West Valley planners get an earful about Redwood Drive-In and swap meet [Salt Lake Tribune] 'No space' in Utah, as Denver pays for migrants to relocate here [KUTV] Trish’s Bug Report at Antelope Island FOUNTAIN Records Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop  ICO Fort Union Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Inflammatory Migrant Headlines, Swap Meet Shows Up, and Affordable Vinyl full City Cast Denver is sending migrants to Salt Lake City, but there’s more to the story than the inflammatory headline. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means untangle state and local leaders’ response. Plus, the Redwood Drive-in & Swap Meet debate continues, a new icon in wildlife reporting, and an exciting third space. Resources and references: West Valley planners get an earful about Redwood Drive-In and swap meet [Salt Lake Tribune] 'No space' in Utah, as Denver pays for migrants to relocate here [KUTV] Trish’s Bug Report at Antelope Island FOUNTAIN Records Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop  ICO Fort Union Denver is sending migrants to Salt Lake City, but there’s more to the story than the inflammatory headline. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means untangle state and local leaders’ response. Plus, the Redwood Drive-in & Swap Meet debate continues, a new icon in wildlife reporting, and an exciting third space.

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]]> 1704 How We Get Japantown Back https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There’s a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG’s visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how long before downtown sees a resurgence of Japanese businesses? Resources and references: SLC Redevelopment Agency’s conceptual renderings for Japantown Street Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop  ICO Fort Union Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How We Get Japantown Back full City Cast There’s a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG’s visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how long before downtown sees a resurgence of Japanese businesses? Resources and references: SLC Redevelopment Agency’s conceptual renderings for Japantown Street Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop  ICO Fort Union There’s a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG’s visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how long before downtown sees a resurgence of Japanese businesses?

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]]> 1585 Sears Hospital Plans, SLC Budget Finale, and Your Neighborhood’s Air Quality https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Intermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your neighborhood’s air quality.  Resources and references: Plan for a high-rise hospital at former Sears site isn’t wowing SLC Council [Salt Lake Tribune] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] From Dairy Keen to party scene? [Deseret News] Neighborhood air quality map   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Sears Hospital Plans, SLC Budget Finale, and Your Neighborhood’s Air Quality full City Cast Intermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your neighborhood’s air quality.  Resources and references: Plan for a high-rise hospital at former Sears site isn’t wowing SLC Council [Salt Lake Tribune] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] From Dairy Keen to party scene? [Deseret News] Neighborhood air quality map   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Intermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your neighborhood’s air quality. 

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]]> 1751 Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In response to local complaints, law enforcement are targeting drug operations on the Jordan River Trail. But, in an area where many unsheltered people live, crime and homelessness are often conflated. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to draw comparisons between the Jordan River situation and 2017’s Operation Rio Grande — and muse on lessons learned so we don’t make the same mess. Resources and references: Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? [City Cast Salt Lake] Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. full City Cast In response to local complaints, law enforcement are targeting drug operations on the Jordan River Trail. But, in an area where many unsheltered people live, crime and homelessness are often conflated. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to draw comparisons between the Jordan River situation and 2017’s Operation Rio Grande — and muse on lessons learned so we don’t make the same mess. Resources and references: Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? [City Cast Salt Lake] Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In response to local complaints, law enforcement are targeting drug operations on the Jordan River Trail. But, in an area where many unsheltered people live, crime and homelessness are often conflated. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to draw comparisons between the Jordan River situation and 2017’s Operation Rio Grande — and muse on lessons learned so we don’t make the same mess.

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]]> 1542 Utah’s Brand New, Statewide Trail Network https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes from Park City to St. George? Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 12 episode: Red Butte Garden Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Brand New, Statewide Trail Network full City Cast The Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes from Park City to St. George? Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 12 episode: Red Butte Garden Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety The Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes from Park City to St. George?

Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake]

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]]> 1284 A Homelessness Scolding, $500K for Public Bathrooms, and Picasso Melons https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch] Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend the Salt Lake City Council meeting online or in-person. Miya’s Market on Instagram and TikTok Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Homelessness Scolding, $500K for Public Bathrooms, and Picasso Melons full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch] Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend the Salt Lake City Council meeting online or in-person. Miya’s Market on Instagram and TikTok Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons.

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]]> 1948 Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  You know you’re a Salt Laker once you’ve had a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so let’s test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Salt Lake. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Embodied Patience  We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  You know you’re a Salt Laker once you’ve had a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so let’s test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Salt Lake. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Embodied Patience  We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

You know you’re a Salt Laker once you’ve had a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so let’s test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him.

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]]> 1633 Save Redwood Drive-In? Old Cop Shop Makeover, and Weekend Wrestling https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Developers want to turn West Valley’s Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet into housing — for the second time. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to calculate its odds of survival. Plus, a vacant SLC building gets a sexy makeover, primary ballots hit mailboxes, and a weekend wrestle-off. If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative.  Resources and references: Vote in the second-round survey to name Utah’s NHL team. Who’s To Blame for the Draper Home Slides? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Public Comment on Redwood Drive-in Rezone: Email West Valley community development director steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov or attend the WVC Council hearing, Wednesday, June 12 at 4 p.m. (in person or on Zoom) Old public safety building to be converted into affordable housing [Building Salt Lake] Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Salt Lake County primary election information Get tickets to Wrestle Off 2024. Listen to Canadaland’s DYNASTIES #9: The Harts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Locals Discount Embodied Patience Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Save Redwood Drive-In? Old Cop Shop Makeover, and Weekend Wrestling full City Cast Developers want to turn West Valley’s Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet into housing — for the second time. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to calculate its odds of survival. Plus, a vacant SLC building gets a sexy makeover, primary ballots hit mailboxes, and a weekend wrestle-off. If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative.  Resources and references: Vote in the second-round survey to name Utah’s NHL team. Who’s To Blame for the Draper Home Slides? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Public Comment on Redwood Drive-in Rezone: Email West Valley community development director steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov or attend the WVC Council hearing, Wednesday, June 12 at 4 p.m. (in person or on Zoom) Old public safety building to be converted into affordable housing [Building Salt Lake] Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Salt Lake County primary election information Get tickets to Wrestle Off 2024. Listen to Canadaland’s DYNASTIES #9: The Harts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Locals Discount Embodied Patience Developers want to turn West Valley’s Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet into housing — for the second time. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to calculate its odds of survival. Plus, a vacant SLC building gets a sexy makeover, primary ballots hit mailboxes, and a weekend wrestle-off.

If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative. 

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]]> 2009 Why No Michelin Stars in Utah? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Michelin star, the travel award often associated with culinary excellence, Utah restaurants haven’t made the cut. Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list. This episode originally aired Oct. 5, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Locals Discount Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why No Michelin Stars in Utah? full City Cast Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Michelin star, the travel award often associated with culinary excellence, Utah restaurants haven’t made the cut. Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list. This episode originally aired Oct. 5, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Locals Discount Red Butte Garden Blooming with Pride Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Michelin star, the travel award often associated with culinary excellence, Utah restaurants haven’t made the cut. Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list.

This episode originally aired Oct. 5, 2023.

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]]> 1191 McMansions in Yalecrest? Swanky Liquor Store, and Kids Play Free https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apart the curious case for historic protections in the Yalecrest neighborhood. Plus, downtown SLC gets a swanky new liquor store, Salt Lake County kids get free access to rec centers, and develop your disposable at a local camera shop. If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15. Resources and references: SLC’s east side adds 2 historic districts, but west side still has none [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 McMansions in Yalecrest? Swanky Liquor Store, and Kids Play Free full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apart the curious case for historic protections in the Yalecrest neighborhood. Plus, downtown SLC gets a swanky new liquor store, Salt Lake County kids get free access to rec centers, and develop your disposable at a local camera shop. If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15. Resources and references: SLC’s east side adds 2 historic districts, but west side still has none [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apart the curious case for historic protections in the Yalecrest neighborhood. Plus, downtown SLC gets a swanky new liquor store, Salt Lake County kids get free access to rec centers, and develop your disposable at a local camera shop.

If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15.

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]]> 2249 Visiting All 511 Parks in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt Lake last year, Ali joins producer Ivana Martinez to explain her newest project, why parks are worthy investments, and how she plans to beat the odds. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Visiting All 511 Parks in Salt Lake full City Cast There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt Lake last year, Ali joins producer Ivana Martinez to explain her newest project, why parks are worthy investments, and how she plans to beat the odds. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt Lake last year, Ali joins producer Ivana Martinez to explain her newest project, why parks are worthy investments, and how she plans to beat the odds.

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]]> 1662 Why Is SLC’s Police Budget So Big? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department’s piece of the pie so big? Former SLC police chief and Center for Policing Equity consultant Chris Burbank joins host Ali Vallarta to pull back the curtain on the police budget and suggest where we should prioritize its resources. Resources and references: Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend a public hearing on the budget, Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why Is SLC’s Police Budget So Big? full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department’s piece of the pie so big? Former SLC police chief and Center for Policing Equity consultant Chris Burbank joins host Ali Vallarta to pull back the curtain on the police budget and suggest where we should prioritize its resources. Resources and references: Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend a public hearing on the budget, Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department’s piece of the pie so big? Former SLC police chief and Center for Policing Equity consultant Chris Burbank joins host Ali Vallarta to pull back the curtain on the police budget and suggest where we should prioritize its resources.

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]]> 1373 ‘Distasteful’ Public Funding, SLC’s Armpit, and Pride Celebrations https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen got the mayor on the record and joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what she had to say as well as what’s to like and dislike about the project so far. Plus, ways to celebrate Pride, Real Salt Lake is making a comeback, and a new playground in Central City.  If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative.  Resources and references: Here’s why Salt Lake City’s mayor was worried about losing the Utah Jazz [Salt Lake Tribune] Andy Larsen: What’s to like and not like about the Smith Entertainment Group’s plan to ‘reimagine’ downtown [Salt Lake Tribune] NHL sports district will be a boon to Salt Lake, backers say. But is $221 per home too high a price? [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 ‘Distasteful’ Public Funding, SLC’s Armpit, and Pride Celebrations full City Cast How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen got the mayor on the record and joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what she had to say as well as what’s to like and dislike about the project so far. Plus, ways to celebrate Pride, Real Salt Lake is making a comeback, and a new playground in Central City.  If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative.  Resources and references: Here’s why Salt Lake City’s mayor was worried about losing the Utah Jazz [Salt Lake Tribune] Andy Larsen: What’s to like and not like about the Smith Entertainment Group’s plan to ‘reimagine’ downtown [Salt Lake Tribune] NHL sports district will be a boon to Salt Lake, backers say. But is $221 per home too high a price? [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen got the mayor on the record and joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what she had to say as well as what’s to like and dislike about the project so far. Plus, ways to celebrate Pride, Real Salt Lake is making a comeback, and a new playground in Central City. 

If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative. 

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]]> 2339 Your Guide to June in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Grab your produce tote and slap on the sunscreen because June marks the official start of summer in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, including the best vendors at the downtown market, navigating Salt Lake’s pools, and cheap date night ideas. Plus, don’t miss our episode on shopping like a farmers market pro. For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. You can also contribute your number one to-do item for our Salt Lake summer bucket list! City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the 2024 Utah Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to June in Salt Lake full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Grab your produce tote and slap on the sunscreen because June marks the official start of summer in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, including the best vendors at the downtown market, navigating Salt Lake’s pools, and cheap date night ideas. Plus, don’t miss our episode on shopping like a farmers market pro. For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. You can also contribute your number one to-do item for our Salt Lake summer bucket list! City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the 2024 Utah Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

Grab your produce tote and slap on the sunscreen because June marks the official start of summer in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, including the best vendors at the downtown market, navigating Salt Lake’s pools, and cheap date night ideas. Plus, don’t miss our episode on shopping like a farmers market pro.

For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. You can also contribute your number one to-do item for our Salt Lake summer bucket list!

City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the 2024 Utah Arts Festival. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake.

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]]> 1580 Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A Salt Lake City building burned down this weekend, right before it was scheduled for demolition — and it’s not even the first time that’s happened. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means put on their tinfoil hats and muse on the importance of fire preparedness. Plus, setting the record straight on Abravanel Hall, the Midtown Business District wants your input, and Utah’s statuesque representation in D.C.  If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15. Resources and references: Historic Wells Ward burns down on eve of planned demolition [Building Salt Lake] Smith group says it will respect Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall decision; residents split on plan [KSL.com] Abravanel Hall renovations presentation Party with the Midtown Business District on Wednesday, May 29. Send Martha Hughes Cannon off in style on Wednesday, June 5. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite full City Cast A Salt Lake City building burned down this weekend, right before it was scheduled for demolition — and it’s not even the first time that’s happened. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means put on their tinfoil hats and muse on the importance of fire preparedness. Plus, setting the record straight on Abravanel Hall, the Midtown Business District wants your input, and Utah’s statuesque representation in D.C.  If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15. Resources and references: Historic Wells Ward burns down on eve of planned demolition [Building Salt Lake] Smith group says it will respect Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall decision; residents split on plan [KSL.com] Abravanel Hall renovations presentation Party with the Midtown Business District on Wednesday, May 29. Send Martha Hughes Cannon off in style on Wednesday, June 5. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A Salt Lake City building burned down this weekend, right before it was scheduled for demolition — and it’s not even the first time that’s happened. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means put on their tinfoil hats and muse on the importance of fire preparedness. Plus, setting the record straight on Abravanel Hall, the Midtown Business District wants your input, and Utah’s statuesque representation in D.C. 

If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15.

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]]> 1813 Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Tribune breaks down just how many of our state’s most influential decision makers have their hands in both honeypots. Reporter Emily Anderson Stern tells host Ali Vallarta how it impacts our affordable housing crisis. Resources and references: See what connections your lawmaker has to Utah’s housing industry [Salt Lake Tribune] Lawmakers eye housing audit that says Utah needs 28K new homes a year to keep up with growth [Utah News Dispatch] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? full City Cast Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Tribune breaks down just how many of our state’s most influential decision makers have their hands in both honeypots. Reporter Emily Anderson Stern tells host Ali Vallarta how it impacts our affordable housing crisis. Resources and references: See what connections your lawmaker has to Utah’s housing industry [Salt Lake Tribune] Lawmakers eye housing audit that says Utah needs 28K new homes a year to keep up with growth [Utah News Dispatch] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Tribune breaks down just how many of our state’s most influential decision makers have their hands in both honeypots. Reporter Emily Anderson Stern tells host Ali Vallarta how it impacts our affordable housing crisis.

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]]> 1027 The Mayor’s Big Raise, SLC Heli-Uber, and Pool Open Dates! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how this pay bump measures up to other mayors and how residents can weigh in. Plus, the hottest new mode of transportation, Memorial Day pool openings, and a (probably) last-ever sidewalk sale.  Resources and references: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall wants to give herself a hefty raise. Here’s what Tribune readers are saying. [Salt Lake Tribune] How Salt Lake City mayor's proposed salary compares to other cities [Axios] Participate in Salt Lake’s budget process Utah launches first air taxi that can transport packages, people via the sky [Fox 13]  Shops on Broadway sidewalk sale Five Salt Lake County pools open this weekend. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Mayor’s Big Raise, SLC Heli-Uber, and Pool Open Dates! full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how this pay bump measures up to other mayors and how residents can weigh in. Plus, the hottest new mode of transportation, Memorial Day pool openings, and a (probably) last-ever sidewalk sale.  Resources and references: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall wants to give herself a hefty raise. Here’s what Tribune readers are saying. [Salt Lake Tribune] How Salt Lake City mayor's proposed salary compares to other cities [Axios] Participate in Salt Lake’s budget process Utah launches first air taxi that can transport packages, people via the sky [Fox 13]  Shops on Broadway sidewalk sale Five Salt Lake County pools open this weekend. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how this pay bump measures up to other mayors and how residents can weigh in. Plus, the hottest new mode of transportation, Memorial Day pool openings, and a (probably) last-ever sidewalk sale. 

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]]> 1558 SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans full City Cast A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet.

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]]> 1176 Are We Camping Southern Utah to Death? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Are We Camping Southern Utah to Death? full City Cast You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them.

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]]> 1206 Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Hero https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah water forecast appears good headed into summer [Great Salt Lake Collaborative] Participate in the Great Salt Lake elevation challenge Weekly lawn watering guide from Utah Division of Water Resources Utah Water Savers landscape incentive program Salt Lake City proposed tax increases Subscribe to the town of Brighton newsletter We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor! Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Hero full City Cast Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah water forecast appears good headed into summer [Great Salt Lake Collaborative] Participate in the Great Salt Lake elevation challenge Weekly lawn watering guide from Utah Division of Water Resources Utah Water Savers landscape incentive program Salt Lake City proposed tax increases Subscribe to the town of Brighton newsletter We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey — it’s only seven minutes long, and you’ll be doing us a big favor! Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts.

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]]> 1951 Is the Honeybee a Utah Villain? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ National headlines proclaim we saved the bees. That’s great news for us in the Beehive State, but we might have saved the wrong one. Bee researcher Jesse Margolies joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust which bees need saving and share ways Salt Lakers can support local pollinators.   Resources and references: Wait, does America suddenly have a record number of bees? [Washington Post] Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Gardening for Native Bees in Utah and Beyond [Utah State University]   iNaturalist App for Bee Conservancy  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is the Honeybee a Utah Villain? full City Cast National headlines proclaim we saved the bees. That’s great news for us in the Beehive State, but we might have saved the wrong one. Bee researcher Jesse Margolies joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust which bees need saving and share ways Salt Lakers can support local pollinators.   Resources and references: Wait, does America suddenly have a record number of bees? [Washington Post] Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Gardening for Native Bees in Utah and Beyond [Utah State University]   iNaturalist App for Bee Conservancy  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. National headlines proclaim we saved the bees. That’s great news for us in the Beehive State, but we might have saved the wrong one. Bee researcher Jesse Margolies joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust which bees need saving and share ways Salt Lakers can support local pollinators.  

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]]> 1127 GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops, and a cheap date idea. Resources and references: State Auditor John Dougall’s bathroom video Why Are We So Obsessed With Bathrooms [City Cast Salt Lake] Glendale Library drop-in bike workshop Redwood Drive-in Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 17 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies full City Cast Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops, and a cheap date idea. Resources and references: State Auditor John Dougall’s bathroom video Why Are We So Obsessed With Bathrooms [City Cast Salt Lake] Glendale Library drop-in bike workshop Redwood Drive-in Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops, and a cheap date idea.

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]]> 2034 Can a MILF Save Utah’s Reputation? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake can claim another reality TV star now that season two of TLC’s “MILF Manor” has dropped. Businesswoman and certified hot mom Barby Garcia talks to host Ali Vallarta about busting Utah stereotypes and where she absolutely would not take her costars in SLC. Resources and references: Bethenny Frankel’s reality TV union is easier said than done [Vox] Utahns’ Quiet Obsession With Med Spas [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Can a MILF Save Utah’s Reputation? full City Cast Salt Lake can claim another reality TV star now that season two of TLC’s “MILF Manor” has dropped. Businesswoman and certified hot mom Barby Garcia talks to host Ali Vallarta about busting Utah stereotypes and where she absolutely would not take her costars in SLC. Resources and references: Bethenny Frankel’s reality TV union is easier said than done [Vox] Utahns’ Quiet Obsession With Med Spas [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake can claim another reality TV star now that season two of TLC’s “MILF Manor” has dropped. Businesswoman and certified hot mom Barby Garcia talks to host Ali Vallarta about busting Utah stereotypes and where she absolutely would not take her costars in SLC.

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]]> 1260 Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The U.S Supreme Court is poised to make a big decision around cities’ policing of homelessness in public spaces. University of Utah parks and recreation professor Jeff Rose joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this court case could impact access to Salt Lake’s parks and have a chilling effect on our First Amendment rights.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City Homeless Services Dashboard How Salt Lake Criminalizes Homelessness? [City Cast Salt Lake] Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks? full City Cast The U.S Supreme Court is poised to make a big decision around cities’ policing of homelessness in public spaces. University of Utah parks and recreation professor Jeff Rose joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this court case could impact access to Salt Lake’s parks and have a chilling effect on our First Amendment rights.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City Homeless Services Dashboard How Salt Lake Criminalizes Homelessness? [City Cast Salt Lake] Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The U.S Supreme Court is poised to make a big decision around cities’ policing of homelessness in public spaces. University of Utah parks and recreation professor Jeff Rose joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this court case could impact access to Salt Lake’s parks and have a chilling effect on our First Amendment rights. 

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]]> 1609 Utah’s Big Debt, DEI Office Chaos, and Neighborhood Free Stuff https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The University of Utah will shutter its Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to comply with a new state law. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what’s at stake for employees. Plus, Utah families are $2.8 million in debt for school lunches. And, we shout out some bagel news in Holladay and a neighborhood resource for free stuff.  Resources and references: University of Utah EDI Director Breaks Culture of Silence To Advocate For Students [SLUG Magazine] Utah families plagued by $2.8 million in school meal debt, data shows [FOX 13] SLC Community Fridges Utah Food Bank volunteer needs Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival ICO Fort Union Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Big Debt, DEI Office Chaos, and Neighborhood Free Stuff full City Cast The University of Utah will shutter its Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to comply with a new state law. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what’s at stake for employees. Plus, Utah families are $2.8 million in debt for school lunches. And, we shout out some bagel news in Holladay and a neighborhood resource for free stuff.  Resources and references: University of Utah EDI Director Breaks Culture of Silence To Advocate For Students [SLUG Magazine] Utah families plagued by $2.8 million in school meal debt, data shows [FOX 13] SLC Community Fridges Utah Food Bank volunteer needs Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival ICO Fort Union The University of Utah will shutter its Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to comply with a new state law. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what’s at stake for employees. Plus, Utah families are $2.8 million in debt for school lunches. And, we shout out some bagel news in Holladay and a neighborhood resource for free stuff. 

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]]> 2039 Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council is weighing everything from raising sales tax to razing city blocks; Big, controversial decisions that could change the look and feel of our city for decades. Council Chair Victoria Petro tells host Ali Vallarta how she’s making choices on our behalf with “cautious skepticism” — from the mayor’s $475 million budget proposal to the future of downtown. Resources and references: How to participate in the May 21 Capital City Revitalization Zone hearing. Weigh in on the SLC budget via online comment, by calling 801-535-7654, or attending a public hearing on May 21 or June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival ICO Fort Union Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council is weighing everything from raising sales tax to razing city blocks; Big, controversial decisions that could change the look and feel of our city for decades. Council Chair Victoria Petro tells host Ali Vallarta how she’s making choices on our behalf with “cautious skepticism” — from the mayor’s $475 million budget proposal to the future of downtown. Resources and references: How to participate in the May 21 Capital City Revitalization Zone hearing. Weigh in on the SLC budget via online comment, by calling 801-535-7654, or attending a public hearing on May 21 or June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival ICO Fort Union The Salt Lake City Council is weighing everything from raising sales tax to razing city blocks; Big, controversial decisions that could change the look and feel of our city for decades. Council Chair Victoria Petro tells host Ali Vallarta how she’s making choices on our behalf with “cautious skepticism” — from the mayor’s $475 million budget proposal to the future of downtown.

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]]> 1950 From City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose’ Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out: You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics? Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself.  It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose. Subscribe to Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose wherever you get your podcasts. Our first episode drops on May 15. Sat, 11 May 2024 03:00:00 -0000 From City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose’ bonus City Cast Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out: You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics? Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself.  It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose. Subscribe to Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose wherever you get your podcasts. Our first episode drops on May 15. Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out:


You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics?


Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself. 


It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose.


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]]> 136 yes SLC’s $475 Million Budget, Wrecking 300 S., and a Dream Job https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed a $475 million budget to the city council this week. So how will the city use our tax dollars this year? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the most interesting projects and themes — from the meaning of a “family-friendly” downtown to Sports Lake City. Plus, the wrecking ball is coming for 300 S., the NHL team survey is live, and Ali’s dream job just posted — you should apply! Resources and references: Review the mayor’s proposed $475 million budget. Weigh in on the SLC budget via online comment, by calling 801-535-7654, or attending a public hearing on May 21 or June 4 at 7 p.m. The 60% rug sale! Take the NHL team name survey. Apply to be the Gallivan Center Director before May 15. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Harmons Grocery Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 SLC’s $475 Million Budget, Wrecking 300 S., and a Dream Job full City Cast SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed a $475 million budget to the city council this week. So how will the city use our tax dollars this year? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the most interesting projects and themes — from the meaning of a “family-friendly” downtown to Sports Lake City. Plus, the wrecking ball is coming for 300 S., the NHL team survey is live, and Ali’s dream job just posted — you should apply! Resources and references: Review the mayor’s proposed $475 million budget. Weigh in on the SLC budget via online comment, by calling 801-535-7654, or attending a public hearing on May 21 or June 4 at 7 p.m. The 60% rug sale! Take the NHL team name survey. Apply to be the Gallivan Center Director before May 15. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Harmons Grocery SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed a $475 million budget to the city council this week. So how will the city use our tax dollars this year? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the most interesting projects and themes — from the meaning of a “family-friendly” downtown to Sports Lake City. Plus, the wrecking ball is coming for 300 S., the NHL team survey is live, and Ali’s dream job just posted — you should apply!

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]]> 2387 Mythbusting Utah’s “No Bears” Claim https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the cub. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw Podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins. This episode originally aired May 2, 2023. Resources and references: Tips for Taking On a Mountain Lion (if You Have To) [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Mythbusting Utah’s “No Bears” Claim full City Cast Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the cub. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw Podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins. This episode originally aired May 2, 2023. Resources and references: Tips for Taking On a Mountain Lion (if You Have To) [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the cub. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw Podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins.

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]]> 1360 Is Sundance OK? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ News of the Sundance Film Festival taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir –– but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is Sundance OK? full City Cast News of the Sundance Film Festival taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir –– but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival News of the Sundance Film Festival taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir –– but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around.


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]]> 1680 Ryan Smith v. Abravanel Hall, an Iconic Salt Laker, and Karaoke Recs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential loss of an iconic Salt Laker and Andy finds two new favorite karaoke bars.  Resources and references: Ryan Smith wants control of 3 city blocks — and a whole lot of public money — for his proposed SLC entertainment district [Salt Lake Tribune] Petition to Save Abravanel Hall  Jordan Clarkson, unsure if he’ll be with the Jazz next season, considers his Utah legacy [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Ogden Music Festival Living Traditions  Harmons Grocery Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Ryan Smith v. Abravanel Hall, an Iconic Salt Laker, and Karaoke Recs full City Cast Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential loss of an iconic Salt Laker and Andy finds two new favorite karaoke bars.  Resources and references: Ryan Smith wants control of 3 city blocks — and a whole lot of public money — for his proposed SLC entertainment district [Salt Lake Tribune] Petition to Save Abravanel Hall  Jordan Clarkson, unsure if he’ll be with the Jazz next season, considers his Utah legacy [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Ogden Music Festival Living Traditions  Harmons Grocery Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential loss of an iconic Salt Laker and Andy finds two new favorite karaoke bars. 

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]]> 2148 What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A brand new, unelected board will oversee the development of a big project near the Utah State Fairpark, hypothetically anchored by a Major League Baseball stadium. Westside Coalition President Dan Strong, the community representative on the board, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through the best-case scenario for this neighborhood-altering proposal. Resources and references: What Can Taxpayers Get for $2B in Stadiums? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? full City Cast A brand new, unelected board will oversee the development of a big project near the Utah State Fairpark, hypothetically anchored by a Major League Baseball stadium. Westside Coalition President Dan Strong, the community representative on the board, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through the best-case scenario for this neighborhood-altering proposal. Resources and references: What Can Taxpayers Get for $2B in Stadiums? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival A brand new, unelected board will oversee the development of a big project near the Utah State Fairpark, hypothetically anchored by a Major League Baseball stadium. Westside Coalition President Dan Strong, the community representative on the board, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through the best-case scenario for this neighborhood-altering proposal.

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]]> 1160 Protest Violence at U of U, We Saved the Bees, and Amazon Cat Return https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Police broke up pro-Palestine encampments and protests at the University of Utah this week. How does this jibe with the university’s legacy of campus activism? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how a generational moment is playing out in Salt Lake City and share picks of the week, from a local cat’s 500-mile journey to the bee Census. Resources and references: Police end University of Utah student pro-Palestine rally with riot gear and 19 arrests [Salt Lake Tribune] University of Utah protests: Overnight camping has been allowed before — for ESPN’s College Gameday [Salt Lake Tribune] U Origins: The U’s History of Student Protests and Activism [Daily Utah Chronicle] “Know Your Protest Rights” by ACLU Utah [Instagram] Stowaway cat from Utah shipped to California in Amazon returns package [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake County Free Pet Microchipping Service  “Honey We Saved the Bees” [Today, Explained] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Protest Violence at U of U, We Saved the Bees, and Amazon Cat Return full City Cast Police broke up pro-Palestine encampments and protests at the University of Utah this week. How does this jibe with the university’s legacy of campus activism? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how a generational moment is playing out in Salt Lake City and share picks of the week, from a local cat’s 500-mile journey to the bee Census. Resources and references: Police end University of Utah student pro-Palestine rally with riot gear and 19 arrests [Salt Lake Tribune] University of Utah protests: Overnight camping has been allowed before — for ESPN’s College Gameday [Salt Lake Tribune] U Origins: The U’s History of Student Protests and Activism [Daily Utah Chronicle] “Know Your Protest Rights” by ACLU Utah [Instagram] Stowaway cat from Utah shipped to California in Amazon returns package [Salt Lake Tribune] Salt Lake County Free Pet Microchipping Service  “Honey We Saved the Bees” [Today, Explained] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Police broke up pro-Palestine encampments and protests at the University of Utah this week. How does this jibe with the university’s legacy of campus activism? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how a generational moment is playing out in Salt Lake City and share picks of the week, from a local cat’s 500-mile journey to the bee Census.

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]]> 2094 Life Advice From a Local Olympian https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s graduation season for Salt Lake’s high schools and colleges; let the commencement advice commence! Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson is the keynote speaker for Salt Lake Community College’s ceremony, so host Ali Vallarta asked the gold medalist for guidance, from changing careers to overcoming your fears.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Life Advice From a Local Olympian full City Cast It’s graduation season for Salt Lake’s high schools and colleges; let the commencement advice commence! Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson is the keynote speaker for Salt Lake Community College’s ceremony, so host Ali Vallarta asked the gold medalist for guidance, from changing careers to overcoming your fears.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit It’s graduation season for Salt Lake’s high schools and colleges; let the commencement advice commence! Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson is the keynote speaker for Salt Lake Community College’s ceremony, so host Ali Vallarta asked the gold medalist for guidance, from changing careers to overcoming your fears. 

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]]> 1174 Your Guide to May in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  May is the ultimate transition month in our city, where it’s not quite spring but not yet summer. Host Ali Vallarta and Deseret News columnist Meg Walter bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from the end of school to the start of festival season. Plus, if you plan on hitting up one of the music festivals mentioned, don’t miss our episode on how to be a good concert goer. For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Living Traditions. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to May in Salt Lake full City Cast If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  May is the ultimate transition month in our city, where it’s not quite spring but not yet summer. Host Ali Vallarta and Deseret News columnist Meg Walter bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from the end of school to the start of festival season. Plus, if you plan on hitting up one of the music festivals mentioned, don’t miss our episode on how to be a good concert goer. For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Living Traditions. We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. 

May is the ultimate transition month in our city, where it’s not quite spring but not yet summer. Host Ali Vallarta and Deseret News columnist Meg Walter bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from the end of school to the start of festival season. Plus, if you plan on hitting up one of the music festivals mentioned, don’t miss our episode on how to be a good concert goer.

For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 

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]]> 1795 SLC’s Transportation Strategy, New Local Bars, and a Fuel Spill https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City made a new plan to heal its east-west divide and guide how we get around. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explain SLC’s transportation goals and how you can weigh in on May 7. Plus, a long-awaited bar reopening, Parleys diesel fuel spill, and the Great Salt Lake’s emotional toll. Resources and references: ACLU’s Bathroom Law Impact Assessment Survey How Salt Lake City plans to heal its ‘single-largest transportation issue’ [Salt Lake Tribune] How Many More Lanes Does I-15 Really Need? [City Cast Salt Lake] Learn more about the Connect SLC transportation plan and comment at the May 7 SLC Council Meeting DABS awards all remaining Utah bar licenses at February meeting [Gastronomic SLC] Gastronomic SLC DABS reporting  Restaurant in 9th and 9th gets a liquor license; damaged Garage on Beck to reopen soon [Salt Lake Tribune] Every Bar SLC on Instagram Every Bar SLC Spreadsheet Drinking water not impacted by fuel spill in Parley’s Creek, officials said [KSL] Are the Great Salt Lake scientists all right? [High Country News]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 SLC’s Transportation Strategy, New Local Bars, and a Fuel Spill full City Cast Salt Lake City made a new plan to heal its east-west divide and guide how we get around. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explain SLC’s transportation goals and how you can weigh in on May 7. Plus, a long-awaited bar reopening, Parleys diesel fuel spill, and the Great Salt Lake’s emotional toll. Resources and references: ACLU’s Bathroom Law Impact Assessment Survey How Salt Lake City plans to heal its ‘single-largest transportation issue’ [Salt Lake Tribune] How Many More Lanes Does I-15 Really Need? [City Cast Salt Lake] Learn more about the Connect SLC transportation plan and comment at the May 7 SLC Council Meeting DABS awards all remaining Utah bar licenses at February meeting [Gastronomic SLC] Gastronomic SLC DABS reporting  Restaurant in 9th and 9th gets a liquor license; damaged Garage on Beck to reopen soon [Salt Lake Tribune] Every Bar SLC on Instagram Every Bar SLC Spreadsheet Drinking water not impacted by fuel spill in Parley’s Creek, officials said [KSL] Are the Great Salt Lake scientists all right? [High Country News]  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Salt Lake City made a new plan to heal its east-west divide and guide how we get around. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explain SLC’s transportation goals and how you can weigh in on May 7. Plus, a long-awaited bar reopening, Parleys diesel fuel spill, and the Great Salt Lake’s emotional toll.

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]]> 2104 Lessons From SLC’s First Legal Camp https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City’s microshelter community — the state’s first ever legal camp for unhoused people — was set to close this week, but that’s no longer the plan. Host Ali Vallarta asks Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell what the future holds for the temporary site and its 50 residents and what lessons will carry over to the next version of the project. Resources and references: SLC’s FAQ about the Temporary Microshelter Community  Abandoning Shelters for Permanent Supportive Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Lessons From SLC’s First Legal Camp full City Cast Salt Lake City’s microshelter community — the state’s first ever legal camp for unhoused people — was set to close this week, but that’s no longer the plan. Host Ali Vallarta asks Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell what the future holds for the temporary site and its 50 residents and what lessons will carry over to the next version of the project. Resources and references: SLC’s FAQ about the Temporary Microshelter Community  Abandoning Shelters for Permanent Supportive Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Epic Brewing The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Salt Lake City’s microshelter community — the state’s first ever legal camp for unhoused people — was set to close this week, but that’s no longer the plan. Host Ali Vallarta asks Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell what the future holds for the temporary site and its 50 residents and what lessons will carry over to the next version of the project.

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]]> 1267 NHL in SLC, Sticky School Topics, and Rattlesnake-Proof Your Dog https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Hockey is here, and Salt Lake turned out bigtime to welcome the team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means noodle on names for our newest sports franchise. Plus, Salt Lake schools tackle some sticky topics, a neighborhood tradition will go on, and consider rattlesnake training your dog. Resources and references: ‘My best day in the NHL so far’: Salt Lake shows up for new hockey club [Deseret News] Two New Trademark Applications Submitted For Utah NHL Team Name [KSL Sports] Montreal Expos tweet Salt Lake School District pauses student training on transgender bathroom law [Axios Salt Lake City] Salt Lake City schools is the latest district to ponder what to do with smartphones [KUER] How many ‘indecent’ books will be banned statewide after new Utah law takes effect in July? [Utah News Dispatch] Resident’s backyard concerts will continue in 15th & 15th after striking deal with Salt Lake City [Building Salt Lake] Rattlesnake Alert ($200) and Utah Rattlesnake Avoidance ($175) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 NHL in SLC, Sticky School Topics, and Rattlesnake-Proof Your Dog full City Cast Hockey is here, and Salt Lake turned out bigtime to welcome the team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means noodle on names for our newest sports franchise. Plus, Salt Lake schools tackle some sticky topics, a neighborhood tradition will go on, and consider rattlesnake training your dog. Resources and references: ‘My best day in the NHL so far’: Salt Lake shows up for new hockey club [Deseret News] Two New Trademark Applications Submitted For Utah NHL Team Name [KSL Sports] Montreal Expos tweet Salt Lake School District pauses student training on transgender bathroom law [Axios Salt Lake City] Salt Lake City schools is the latest district to ponder what to do with smartphones [KUER] How many ‘indecent’ books will be banned statewide after new Utah law takes effect in July? [Utah News Dispatch] Resident’s backyard concerts will continue in 15th & 15th after striking deal with Salt Lake City [Building Salt Lake] Rattlesnake Alert ($200) and Utah Rattlesnake Avoidance ($175) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Hockey is here, and Salt Lake turned out bigtime to welcome the team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means noodle on names for our newest sports franchise. Plus, Salt Lake schools tackle some sticky topics, a neighborhood tradition will go on, and consider rattlesnake training your dog.

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]]> 2154 4 More Powerful Salt Lakers You’ve Never Heard Of https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In the last episode of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four more powerful individuals and organizations you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Listen to Part 1: Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players. Resources and references: Utah's 'unelected governor': The political clout of Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah’s new racial equity compact embodies the spirit of Christmas [Deseret News] Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah Realtors Association a powerful lobby group [Deseret News] Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group [New York Times] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 4 More Powerful Salt Lakers You’ve Never Heard Of full City Cast Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In the last episode of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four more powerful individuals and organizations you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Listen to Part 1: Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players. Resources and references: Utah's 'unelected governor': The political clout of Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah’s new racial equity compact embodies the spirit of Christmas [Deseret News] Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah Realtors Association a powerful lobby group [Deseret News] Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group [New York Times] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In the last episode of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four more powerful individuals and organizations you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities.

Listen to Part 1: Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players.

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]]> 2246 Busting Salt Lake’s Air Quality Myths https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history — but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe. This episode originally aired April 10, 2023. Resources and references: Check the daily air quality at air.utah.gov. Digital exhibit: The History of Air Quality in Utah Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Busting Salt Lake’s Air Quality Myths full City Cast Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history — but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe. This episode originally aired April 10, 2023. Resources and references: Check the daily air quality at air.utah.gov. Digital exhibit: The History of Air Quality in Utah Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history — but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe.

This episode originally aired April 10, 2023.

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]]> 1274 Canyon Construction, Cox vs. EPA, and Bad Parking Jobs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Spring in our canyons brings mountain bikers, dog walkers, and heavy machinery together. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means set your expectations for canyon construction, from Millcreek Canyon to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Plus, air quality is a top-10 issue for Utahns, so why would Gov. Spencer Cox sign a letter asking the Environmental Protection Agency to back off? Start your week with our SLC news roundup and some local shoutouts. Resources and references: Millcreek Canyon access would be limited for 2 years in road plan [Salt Lake Tribune] Sign up for alerts about City Creek Canyon construction. Bonneville Shoreline Trail maintenance plan Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Plan Cox among 22 Republican governors urging pause to new EPA air quality rule [Utah News Dispatch] Mythbusting Salt Lake’s Air Quality [City Cast Salt Lake] How to Keep Track of Air Quality in Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] Park City Asshole Parking on Instagram Solstice Chocolate 54% milk dark chocolate Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Canyon Construction, Cox vs. EPA, and Bad Parking Jobs full City Cast Spring in our canyons brings mountain bikers, dog walkers, and heavy machinery together. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means set your expectations for canyon construction, from Millcreek Canyon to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Plus, air quality is a top-10 issue for Utahns, so why would Gov. Spencer Cox sign a letter asking the Environmental Protection Agency to back off? Start your week with our SLC news roundup and some local shoutouts. Resources and references: Millcreek Canyon access would be limited for 2 years in road plan [Salt Lake Tribune] Sign up for alerts about City Creek Canyon construction. Bonneville Shoreline Trail maintenance plan Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Plan Cox among 22 Republican governors urging pause to new EPA air quality rule [Utah News Dispatch] Mythbusting Salt Lake’s Air Quality [City Cast Salt Lake] How to Keep Track of Air Quality in Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] Park City Asshole Parking on Instagram Solstice Chocolate 54% milk dark chocolate Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Spring in our canyons brings mountain bikers, dog walkers, and heavy machinery together. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means set your expectations for canyon construction, from Millcreek Canyon to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Plus, air quality is a top-10 issue for Utahns, so why would Gov. Spencer Cox sign a letter asking the Environmental Protection Agency to back off? Start your week with our SLC news roundup and some local shoutouts.

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]]> 1983 What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. Resources and references: Gov. Cox’s Disagree Better Initiative  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend. Resources and references: Gov. Cox’s Disagree Better Initiative  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Epic Brewing Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend.

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]]> 1503 Marathon Closures, 2 Downtown Visions, and Summer Symphonies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a new sports hub downtown. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means weigh how the proposals could shape the city’s future. Plus, beware of the marathon traffic this weekend, and add these good-weather events to your calendar.  Resources and references: Video of Arizona Coyotes fans chanting [X, formerly Twitter] SLC Marathon closures map Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council’s Rio Grande District slide deck SLC’s Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor [City Cast Salt Lake] Downtown sports and entertainment district, Part I: City to prepare master plan with virtually no public input [Building Salt Lake] Could the Jazz Leave Downtown SLC? [City Cast Salt Lake]  How We Got That Twilight Lineup [City Cast Salt Lake]   HEAL Utah’s Earth Day Jordan River pedal and pick Barbie the Movie in Concert with a live symphony 20th Anniversary Deer Valley Concert Series Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Marathon Closures, 2 Downtown Visions, and Summer Symphonies full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a new sports hub downtown. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means weigh how the proposals could shape the city’s future. Plus, beware of the marathon traffic this weekend, and add these good-weather events to your calendar.  Resources and references: Video of Arizona Coyotes fans chanting [X, formerly Twitter] SLC Marathon closures map Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council’s Rio Grande District slide deck SLC’s Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor [City Cast Salt Lake] Downtown sports and entertainment district, Part I: City to prepare master plan with virtually no public input [Building Salt Lake] Could the Jazz Leave Downtown SLC? [City Cast Salt Lake]  How We Got That Twilight Lineup [City Cast Salt Lake]   HEAL Utah’s Earth Day Jordan River pedal and pick Barbie the Movie in Concert with a live symphony 20th Anniversary Deer Valley Concert Series Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a new sports hub downtown. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means weigh how the proposals could shape the city’s future. Plus, beware of the marathon traffic this weekend, and add these good-weather events to your calendar. 

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]]> 2013 Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Resources and references: Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] How Would Salt Lake Fare in a Recession? [City Cast Salt Lake] Wunderkind takes over LHM Sports & Entertainment, years after Miller hired him in an elevator [Deseret News] Vision for the Future with Ryan Starks [Silicon Slopes] Directing SLC with a careful touch: Cindy Gust-Jenson takes nonpartisan approach to guiding City Hall [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players full City Cast Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Resources and references: Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] How Would Salt Lake Fare in a Recession? [City Cast Salt Lake] Wunderkind takes over LHM Sports & Entertainment, years after Miller hired him in an elevator [Deseret News] Vision for the Future with Ryan Starks [Silicon Slopes] Directing SLC with a careful touch: Cindy Gust-Jenson takes nonpartisan approach to guiding City Hall [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities.

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]]> 2352 De-Clined! Hockey Starts October? And 6,759 Potholes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Controversial Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline got the boot at the Salt Lake County GOP convention last weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what the outcome says about Salt Lake Republican delegates. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes NHL team is Utah-bound, U of U basketball star Alissa Pili heads to the WNBA, and SLC is busy patching potholes. Resources and references: Natalie Cline to lose Utah school board seat after Salt Lake GOP nominates Amanda Bollinger [Salt Lake Tribune] Everything we know about the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah [ESPN] Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies [City Cast Salt Lake] What Utah star Alissa Pili represents to the basketball fans who flock to see her [The Athletic] Report a pothole to Salt Lake City. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 De-Clined! Hockey Starts October? And 6,759 Potholes full City Cast Controversial Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline got the boot at the Salt Lake County GOP convention last weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what the outcome says about Salt Lake Republican delegates. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes NHL team is Utah-bound, U of U basketball star Alissa Pili heads to the WNBA, and SLC is busy patching potholes. Resources and references: Natalie Cline to lose Utah school board seat after Salt Lake GOP nominates Amanda Bollinger [Salt Lake Tribune] Everything we know about the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah [ESPN] Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies [City Cast Salt Lake] What Utah star Alissa Pili represents to the basketball fans who flock to see her [The Athletic] Report a pothole to Salt Lake City. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Controversial Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline got the boot at the Salt Lake County GOP convention last weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what the outcome says about Salt Lake Republican delegates. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes NHL team is Utah-bound, U of U basketball star Alissa Pili heads to the WNBA, and SLC is busy patching potholes.

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]]> 1853 How We Got That Twilight Lineup https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The just-announced lineup for the Twilight Concert Series heralds the return of outdoor music season in Salt Lake. Will the same sad boys take the stage this year? Will Sartain, co-founder of S&S Presents, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how his team selects artists, clarify the profit situation, and entertain the future of the Kilby Block Party. Resources and references: Get tickets to the Twilight Concert Series in Ogden and Downtown SLC after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16 Get tickets to the Kilby Block Party Listen to the 2024 Twilight Concert Series Playlist and get to know the acts [Spotify] Sad Boy Concerts, Banning the Bible, and a Transit Conundrum [City Cast Salt Lake] How To Be a Good Concert Goer [City Cast Salt Lake] Why Salt Lake's Hottest Dance Party is Taking a Break [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How We Got That Twilight Lineup full City Cast The just-announced lineup for the Twilight Concert Series heralds the return of outdoor music season in Salt Lake. Will the same sad boys take the stage this year? Will Sartain, co-founder of S&S Presents, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how his team selects artists, clarify the profit situation, and entertain the future of the Kilby Block Party. Resources and references: Get tickets to the Twilight Concert Series in Ogden and Downtown SLC after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16 Get tickets to the Kilby Block Party Listen to the 2024 Twilight Concert Series Playlist and get to know the acts [Spotify] Sad Boy Concerts, Banning the Bible, and a Transit Conundrum [City Cast Salt Lake] How To Be a Good Concert Goer [City Cast Salt Lake] Why Salt Lake's Hottest Dance Party is Taking a Break [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit The just-announced lineup for the Twilight Concert Series heralds the return of outdoor music season in Salt Lake. Will the same sad boys take the stage this year? Will Sartain, co-founder of S&S Presents, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how his team selects artists, clarify the profit situation, and entertain the future of the Kilby Block Party.

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]]> 1332 So You Wanna Open a Restaurant in SLC? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive bar into a cocktail lounge overnight (looking at you, Junior’s). So, what does it take to survive in Salt Lake’s food scene? Maxwell Christen, owner of Big Mouth Marketing, joins host Ali Vallarta to explore how important identity and adaptability are in a restaurant’s longevity. Resources and references: Go Eat At These Restaurants Now [City Cast Salt Lake] Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 So You Wanna Open a Restaurant in SLC? full City Cast It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive bar into a cocktail lounge overnight (looking at you, Junior’s). So, what does it take to survive in Salt Lake’s food scene? Maxwell Christen, owner of Big Mouth Marketing, joins host Ali Vallarta to explore how important identity and adaptability are in a restaurant’s longevity. Resources and references: Go Eat At These Restaurants Now [City Cast Salt Lake] Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive bar into a cocktail lounge overnight (looking at you, Junior’s). So, what does it take to survive in Salt Lake’s food scene? Maxwell Christen, owner of Big Mouth Marketing, joins host Ali Vallarta to explore how important identity and adaptability are in a restaurant’s longevity.

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]]> 1674 Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Billboard Industry reigns supreme in Utah, with signs for Minky Couture and colorful scriptures blocking our scenic mountain views. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down how cities accommodate billboards and question if they’re really so bad. Plus, is Salt Lake suddenly getting its NHL team? And, tips to clean out your closet for earnings.   Resources and references: ‘Monstrosity’ on SLC’s 300 West emerges as a symbol of ongoing billboard battles [Salt Lake Tribune] You can’t unsee Salt Lake’s billboards [City Weekly] Why Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is hellbent on bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City [The Athletic] Video: Grizzlies fans throw trout on the ice Can a Hockey Team Help Save the Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake] Arizona Coyotes pledge fealty to Phoenix [X, formerly Twitter] Jackson County, Mo. voters reject stadium tax for Royals and Chiefs [KWCH] Send us your “Dear Abby”-esque questions for our commencement episode! Email saltlake@citycast.fm or call/text (801) 203-0137 Consign your clothes at Name Droppers or IconoCLAD Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies full City Cast The Billboard Industry reigns supreme in Utah, with signs for Minky Couture and colorful scriptures blocking our scenic mountain views. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down how cities accommodate billboards and question if they’re really so bad. Plus, is Salt Lake suddenly getting its NHL team? And, tips to clean out your closet for earnings.   Resources and references: ‘Monstrosity’ on SLC’s 300 West emerges as a symbol of ongoing billboard battles [Salt Lake Tribune] You can’t unsee Salt Lake’s billboards [City Weekly] Why Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is hellbent on bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City [The Athletic] Video: Grizzlies fans throw trout on the ice Can a Hockey Team Help Save the Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake] Arizona Coyotes pledge fealty to Phoenix [X, formerly Twitter] Jackson County, Mo. voters reject stadium tax for Royals and Chiefs [KWCH] Send us your “Dear Abby”-esque questions for our commencement episode! Email saltlake@citycast.fm or call/text (801) 203-0137 Consign your clothes at Name Droppers or IconoCLAD Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management The Billboard Industry reigns supreme in Utah, with signs for Minky Couture and colorful scriptures blocking our scenic mountain views. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down how cities accommodate billboards and question if they’re really so bad. Plus, is Salt Lake suddenly getting its NHL team? And, tips to clean out your closet for earnings.  

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]]> 2123 Go Eat At These Restaurants Now https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Tired of eating at the same Cafe Rio every week? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, joins host Ali Vallarta to share five restaurants worth trying this spring, as well as what to order and a little trend forecasting. Resources and references: Ogden may have the best “Main Street” in the Country [KSL]  Two Salt Lake Lake City chefs progress to James Beard finals [Gastronomic SLC] Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars [City Cast Salt Lake] Restaurants mentioned: Drunken Kitchen Tona Sushi  Momo Cheesecakes  Roux SLC Matteo Francks Restaurant  Koyote Urban Hill Mazza Cafe Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Go Eat At These Restaurants Now full City Cast Tired of eating at the same Cafe Rio every week? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, joins host Ali Vallarta to share five restaurants worth trying this spring, as well as what to order and a little trend forecasting. Resources and references: Ogden may have the best “Main Street” in the Country [KSL]  Two Salt Lake Lake City chefs progress to James Beard finals [Gastronomic SLC] Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars [City Cast Salt Lake] Restaurants mentioned: Drunken Kitchen Tona Sushi  Momo Cheesecakes  Roux SLC Matteo Francks Restaurant  Koyote Urban Hill Mazza Cafe Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Tired of eating at the same Cafe Rio every week? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, joins host Ali Vallarta to share five restaurants worth trying this spring, as well as what to order and a little trend forecasting.

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]]> 1329 How Safe Is SLC’s Tap Water? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The federal government recently awarded Salt Lake City a $39 million loan to replace our lead service lines, which has us wondering: Is there lead in our drinking water? Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities director, joins executive producer Emily Means to alleviate our fears and separate fact from fiction when it comes to what’s coming out of the tap. Resources and references: Salt Lake City Public Utilities Lead and Copper Program.  Take the Salt Lake City Public Utilities lead pipe survey. What the Eyes Don’t See [Penguin Random House] Do you have lead pipes in your home? [NPR]  2023 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. Identify what year your home was built using the SLC Parcel Assessor. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How Safe Is SLC’s Tap Water? full City Cast The federal government recently awarded Salt Lake City a $39 million loan to replace our lead service lines, which has us wondering: Is there lead in our drinking water? Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities director, joins executive producer Emily Means to alleviate our fears and separate fact from fiction when it comes to what’s coming out of the tap. Resources and references: Salt Lake City Public Utilities Lead and Copper Program.  Take the Salt Lake City Public Utilities lead pipe survey. What the Eyes Don’t See [Penguin Random House] Do you have lead pipes in your home? [NPR]  2023 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. Identify what year your home was built using the SLC Parcel Assessor. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management The federal government recently awarded Salt Lake City a $39 million loan to replace our lead service lines, which has us wondering: Is there lead in our drinking water? Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities director, joins executive producer Emily Means to alleviate our fears and separate fact from fiction when it comes to what’s coming out of the tap.

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]]> 1362 Can Salt Lake Really Pull Off Another Olympics? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter Games. City and state leaders — and most Utahns! — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. This episode originally aired April 25, 2023. Resources and references: ‘Like 50 Super Bowls:’ Romney says Utah should get ready now to host 2034 Olympic Games [Salt Lake Tribune] The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch [City Cast Salt Lake]  Now more than 80% of Utahns want to host another Olympics, poll shows [Deseret News] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Can Salt Lake Really Pull Off Another Olympics? full City Cast Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter Games. City and state leaders — and most Utahns! — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. This episode originally aired April 25, 2023. Resources and references: ‘Like 50 Super Bowls:’ Romney says Utah should get ready now to host 2034 Olympic Games [Salt Lake Tribune] The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch [City Cast Salt Lake]  Now more than 80% of Utahns want to host another Olympics, poll shows [Deseret News] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter Games. City and state leaders — and most Utahns! — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city.

This episode originally aired April 25, 2023.

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]]> 1326 Why You Can’t Buy Your Downtown Apartment https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Everywhere you turn in SLC an apartment complex is sprouting from the ground, with “for-rent” banners begging you to sign a lease. But where the heck are all the for-own condos? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what barriers are standing in the way of our condominium daydreams and where they fit into our affordable housing crisis. Resources and references: Register for “Barriers to Condo Development in Utah” on Friday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. at the SLC Main Library. It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. What Now? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why You Can’t Buy Your Downtown Apartment full City Cast Everywhere you turn in SLC an apartment complex is sprouting from the ground, with “for-rent” banners begging you to sign a lease. But where the heck are all the for-own condos? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what barriers are standing in the way of our condominium daydreams and where they fit into our affordable housing crisis. Resources and references: Register for “Barriers to Condo Development in Utah” on Friday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. at the SLC Main Library. It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. What Now? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management Everywhere you turn in SLC an apartment complex is sprouting from the ground, with “for-rent” banners begging you to sign a lease. But where the heck are all the for-own condos? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what barriers are standing in the way of our condominium daydreams and where they fit into our affordable housing crisis.

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]]> 1479 Demolition Plot Twist, Dems Strategize, and Caitlin Clark in SLC Bars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ After the illegal demolition of the Fifth Ward Meetinghouse on Easter Sunday comes a juicy plot twist we didn’t see coming. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share the latest update and ask: Can we trust developers? Plus, winners and losers from the Salt Lake County Democratic Convention and a hot job for City Cast listeners. Correction: Rep. Brett Garner, D-West Valley, did pursue the signature path to the primary ballot, as did his opponent, Verona Mauga. However, neither candidate certified enough signatures to qualify. Resources and references: Apply to be Salt Lake City’s Public Affairs Manager [slco.gov] Developer planned the demolition of the historic Fifth Ward Meetinghouse [Building Salt Lake] Guess Which of These Vacant Buildings Will Be Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] 2024 Salt Lake County Democrats Convention Results When a Tattoo Is More Than Body Art [City Cast Salt Lake]  Skyline Update, Ranking Utah's Problems, and Bunny Hop Resurrected [City Cast Salt Lake] Video: Jazz Fans Demand the Car [X, formerly Twitter] Legends (all ages), Locker Room (21+), and Fisher Brewing (21+) for NCAAW games Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Demolition Plot Twist, Dems Strategize, and Caitlin Clark in SLC Bars full City Cast After the illegal demolition of the Fifth Ward Meetinghouse on Easter Sunday comes a juicy plot twist we didn’t see coming. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share the latest update and ask: Can we trust developers? Plus, winners and losers from the Salt Lake County Democratic Convention and a hot job for City Cast listeners. Correction: Rep. Brett Garner, D-West Valley, did pursue the signature path to the primary ballot, as did his opponent, Verona Mauga. However, neither candidate certified enough signatures to qualify. Resources and references: Apply to be Salt Lake City’s Public Affairs Manager [slco.gov] Developer planned the demolition of the historic Fifth Ward Meetinghouse [Building Salt Lake] Guess Which of These Vacant Buildings Will Be Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] 2024 Salt Lake County Democrats Convention Results When a Tattoo Is More Than Body Art [City Cast Salt Lake]  Skyline Update, Ranking Utah's Problems, and Bunny Hop Resurrected [City Cast Salt Lake] Video: Jazz Fans Demand the Car [X, formerly Twitter] Legends (all ages), Locker Room (21+), and Fisher Brewing (21+) for NCAAW games Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare After the illegal demolition of the Fifth Ward Meetinghouse on Easter Sunday comes a juicy plot twist we didn’t see coming. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share the latest update and ask: Can we trust developers? Plus, winners and losers from the Salt Lake County Democratic Convention and a hot job for City Cast listeners.

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]]> 2394 Why 1,000s of LDS Women Are Big Mad Online https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What would happen if women left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This weekend is General Conference for the Salt Lake City-based, global religion, and a recent Instagram post elicited thousands of comments by frustrated women members. Cynthia Winward, co-host of the At Last She Said It Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to give an on-the-ground analysis of how women in the church are feeling and where this sentiment could lead Utah. Resources and references: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Instagram post in question [Instagram] Opinion: LDS Women should join me in skipping church on Sunday [Salt Lake Tribune] Exhibit A—Reactions to the Relief Society Broadcast [At Last She Said It Podcast] LDS women’s leader whose ‘priesthood’ speech ignited an Instagram debate responds [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why 1,000s of LDS Women Are Big Mad Online full City Cast What would happen if women left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This weekend is General Conference for the Salt Lake City-based, global religion, and a recent Instagram post elicited thousands of comments by frustrated women members. Cynthia Winward, co-host of the At Last She Said It Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to give an on-the-ground analysis of how women in the church are feeling and where this sentiment could lead Utah. Resources and references: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Instagram post in question [Instagram] Opinion: LDS Women should join me in skipping church on Sunday [Salt Lake Tribune] Exhibit A—Reactions to the Relief Society Broadcast [At Last She Said It Podcast] LDS women’s leader whose ‘priesthood’ speech ignited an Instagram debate responds [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare What would happen if women left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This weekend is General Conference for the Salt Lake City-based, global religion, and a recent Instagram post elicited thousands of comments by frustrated women members. Cynthia Winward, co-host of the At Last She Said It Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to give an on-the-ground analysis of how women in the church are feeling and where this sentiment could lead Utah.

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]]> 1618 Is TikTok Your Kid’s Biggest Bully? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants kids to spend less time on social media, and the state has enacted laws to restrict access for minors. But out of all the issues impacting Utah children — homelessness, food insecurity, environmental crises — why focus on how much time teens spend on their phones? Aimee Winder Newton, director of Utah’s Office of Families, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is a priority for her office and what the state is doing about it. Resources and references: Learn more about Utah’s social harms campaign, including resources for parents. Hunting Utah’s biggest bully — social media [Deseret News]  Utah governor replaces social media laws for youth as state faces lawsuits [AP] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Joyce Wambuyi, a Salt Lake Community College student who will graduate this spring. Learn more about SLCC’s PACE Scholarship Program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Is TikTok Your Kid’s Biggest Bully? full City Cast Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants kids to spend less time on social media, and the state has enacted laws to restrict access for minors. But out of all the issues impacting Utah children — homelessness, food insecurity, environmental crises — why focus on how much time teens spend on their phones? Aimee Winder Newton, director of Utah’s Office of Families, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is a priority for her office and what the state is doing about it. Resources and references: Learn more about Utah’s social harms campaign, including resources for parents. Hunting Utah’s biggest bully — social media [Deseret News]  Utah governor replaces social media laws for youth as state faces lawsuits [AP] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Joyce Wambuyi, a Salt Lake Community College student who will graduate this spring. Learn more about SLCC’s PACE Scholarship Program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants kids to spend less time on social media, and the state has enacted laws to restrict access for minors. But out of all the issues impacting Utah children — homelessness, food insecurity, environmental crises — why focus on how much time teens spend on their phones? Aimee Winder Newton, director of Utah’s Office of Families, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is a priority for her office and what the state is doing about it.

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]]> 1468 Juicy Political Texts, Illegal Demolition, and Free Renter Resources https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Juicy text messages reveal Salt Lake City Council members’ knee-jerk reactions to a bill paving the way for Major League Baseball and a stadium entertainment district on the Westside. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share key takeaways from the digital skirmish. Plus, a historic building took a hit on Easter Sunday, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Correction: The Fairpark District Board will still exist even if the Larry H. Miller Company doesn’t secure a Major League Baseball team.  Resources and references: SLC Council members shared scathing text messages about Utah MLB ballpark deal [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda [City Cast Salt Lake] Renter Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement [City Cast Salt Lake] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Juicy Political Texts, Illegal Demolition, and Free Renter Resources full City Cast Juicy text messages reveal Salt Lake City Council members’ knee-jerk reactions to a bill paving the way for Major League Baseball and a stadium entertainment district on the Westside. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share key takeaways from the digital skirmish. Plus, a historic building took a hit on Easter Sunday, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Correction: The Fairpark District Board will still exist even if the Larry H. Miller Company doesn’t secure a Major League Baseball team.  Resources and references: SLC Council members shared scathing text messages about Utah MLB ballpark deal [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda [City Cast Salt Lake] Renter Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement [City Cast Salt Lake] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Juicy text messages reveal Salt Lake City Council members’ knee-jerk reactions to a bill paving the way for Major League Baseball and a stadium entertainment district on the Westside. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share key takeaways from the digital skirmish. Plus, a historic building took a hit on Easter Sunday, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts.

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]]> 2162 Your Guide to April in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what else is April bringing? Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to celebrate the return of outdoor dining, share tips for deer-proofing your garden and allergy-proofing your house, and highlight cool local events. Resources and references: Utah Baseball v. UVU, Monday, April 1 at Smith’s Ballpark Salt Lake County’s list of dog-friendly outdoor patios Prepare Your Salt Lake Home for Allergy Season [Hey Salt Lake] Pollen.com map of Utah Jordan River Earth Day Cleanups Arbor Day at Red Butte Garden, free admission & free trees Utah ski season closing dates [Salt Lake Tribune] Don’t Trip! Wine Walkaround Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to April in Salt Lake full City Cast We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what else is April bringing? Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to celebrate the return of outdoor dining, share tips for deer-proofing your garden and allergy-proofing your house, and highlight cool local events. Resources and references: Utah Baseball v. UVU, Monday, April 1 at Smith’s Ballpark Salt Lake County’s list of dog-friendly outdoor patios Prepare Your Salt Lake Home for Allergy Season [Hey Salt Lake] Pollen.com map of Utah Jordan River Earth Day Cleanups Arbor Day at Red Butte Garden, free admission & free trees Utah ski season closing dates [Salt Lake Tribune] Don’t Trip! Wine Walkaround Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what else is April bringing? Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to celebrate the return of outdoor dining, share tips for deer-proofing your garden and allergy-proofing your house, and highlight cool local events.

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]]> 1880 Skyline Update, Ranking Utah's Problems, and Bunny Hop Resurrected https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City’s skyline is reaching new heights, but down below our sidewalks are disappearing. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means go on a tour-de-construction around the city and dig into who’s responsible when the sidewalk ends. Plus, Utahns’ top priorities as perceived by lawmakers, and picks of the week for cooking, dancing, and stretching. Resources and references:  Downtown Rising: Updated looks at the skyline-changing developments in Salt Lake City [Building Salt Lake]  Urban planner Jeff Speck on “Righting SLC’s Walkability Wrongs in a New City” [City Cast Salt Lake] Report sidewalk problems to Salt Lake City Utah voters and leaders agree cheaper housing should be the state’s No. 1 policy priority [Deseret News] Deseret News reporter Brigham Tomco’s thread on policy priorities Bunny Hop moved to T.F. Brewing, Sunday, March 31 Yoga at Mountain West Cider, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.  A delicious biscuit recipe for Easter brunch and beyond Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Skyline Update, Ranking Utah's Problems, and Bunny Hop Resurrected full City Cast Salt Lake City’s skyline is reaching new heights, but down below our sidewalks are disappearing. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means go on a tour-de-construction around the city and dig into who’s responsible when the sidewalk ends. Plus, Utahns’ top priorities as perceived by lawmakers, and picks of the week for cooking, dancing, and stretching. Resources and references:  Downtown Rising: Updated looks at the skyline-changing developments in Salt Lake City [Building Salt Lake]  Urban planner Jeff Speck on “Righting SLC’s Walkability Wrongs in a New City” [City Cast Salt Lake] Report sidewalk problems to Salt Lake City Utah voters and leaders agree cheaper housing should be the state’s No. 1 policy priority [Deseret News] Deseret News reporter Brigham Tomco’s thread on policy priorities Bunny Hop moved to T.F. Brewing, Sunday, March 31 Yoga at Mountain West Cider, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.  A delicious biscuit recipe for Easter brunch and beyond Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Salt Lake City’s skyline is reaching new heights, but down below our sidewalks are disappearing. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means go on a tour-de-construction around the city and dig into who’s responsible when the sidewalk ends. Plus, Utahns’ top priorities as perceived by lawmakers, and picks of the week for cooking, dancing, and stretching.

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]]> 2312 Can a Little Bird Save Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Could protecting one little bird save Great Salt Lake? Maybe! That’s what environmental advocates are betting on with a petition to list the Wilson’s phalarope under the Endangered Species Act. Deeda Seed, senior campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how federal regulations around the species could get more water into the lake. Resources and references: Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake! [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Can a Little Bird Save Great Salt Lake? full City Cast Could protecting one little bird save Great Salt Lake? Maybe! That’s what environmental advocates are betting on with a petition to list the Wilson’s phalarope under the Endangered Species Act. Deeda Seed, senior campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how federal regulations around the species could get more water into the lake. Resources and references: Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake! [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Could protecting one little bird save Great Salt Lake? Maybe! That’s what environmental advocates are betting on with a petition to list the Wilson’s phalarope under the Endangered Species Act. Deeda Seed, senior campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how federal regulations around the species could get more water into the lake.

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]]> 1274 ‘America First’ Controversy, Traction Rules, and Plan B Vending Machines https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Complaints from Utah Royals opponents have America First Credit Union playing defense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the controversy and a rattling history. Plus, will more funding to enforce canyon traction laws lead to better outcomes, or more hype for the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon? This and more in a midweek news roundup chock-full of local shoutouts. Resources and references: Millcreek Common climbing wall opens Soccer fans debate meaning of 'America First' on Royals team jersey; Gov. Cox weighs in [KUTV] America First, Invoked by Trump, has a complicated history [NPR] A Short History of ‘America First’ [The Atlantic] Are traction laws enforced in the Cottonwood Canyons? It’s complicated. [Salt Lake Tribune] Crashes strand Alta, Snowbird skiers in Little Cottonwood Canyon [Salt Lake Tribune] Plan B Vending Machine at the University of Utah Crossroads Urban Center food pantry foods of the month Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 ‘America First’ Controversy, Traction Rules, and Plan B Vending Machines full City Cast Complaints from Utah Royals opponents have America First Credit Union playing defense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the controversy and a rattling history. Plus, will more funding to enforce canyon traction laws lead to better outcomes, or more hype for the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon? This and more in a midweek news roundup chock-full of local shoutouts. Resources and references: Millcreek Common climbing wall opens Soccer fans debate meaning of 'America First' on Royals team jersey; Gov. Cox weighs in [KUTV] America First, Invoked by Trump, has a complicated history [NPR] A Short History of ‘America First’ [The Atlantic] Are traction laws enforced in the Cottonwood Canyons? It’s complicated. [Salt Lake Tribune] Crashes strand Alta, Snowbird skiers in Little Cottonwood Canyon [Salt Lake Tribune] Plan B Vending Machine at the University of Utah Crossroads Urban Center food pantry foods of the month Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Complaints from Utah Royals opponents have America First Credit Union playing defense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the controversy and a rattling history. Plus, will more funding to enforce canyon traction laws lead to better outcomes, or more hype for the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon? This and more in a midweek news roundup chock-full of local shoutouts.

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]]> 1853 Gardening Advice for Plant Killers and Renters https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s time to start planting your garden, Salt Lake. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks. This episode originally aired May 10, 2023. Resources and references: The Gallivan Center’s Garden Party, Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m.- 2p.m. Salt Lake City Library’s Garden Fundamentals Workshops Wasatch Community Garden’s Where to Join a Community Garden in Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] How To Start Urban Farming [Hey Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Gardening Advice for Plant Killers and Renters full City Cast It’s time to start planting your garden, Salt Lake. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks. This episode originally aired May 10, 2023. Resources and references: The Gallivan Center’s Garden Party, Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m.- 2p.m. Salt Lake City Library’s Garden Fundamentals Workshops Wasatch Community Garden’s Where to Join a Community Garden in Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] How To Start Urban Farming [Hey Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare It’s time to start planting your garden, Salt Lake. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks.

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]]> 1068 What Can Taxpayers Get for $2B in Stadiums? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Two new sports arenas could dramatically change Salt Lake City: an MLB stadium on the Westside and a combined NHL/NBA arena in Downtown. But who benefits most from these proposals? Salt Lakers or the billionaires making the pitch? Salt Lake Tribune Jazz reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this “investment” in Salt Lake City could pan out and what taxpayers should be asking for in return. Resources and references: What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] Should SLC Copy Las Vegas’ Sports Model? [City Cast Salt Lake] How much are you willing to pay to help the Millers and Smiths build new stadiums? [Salt Lake Tribune] ‘Boondoggle’: Economist warns Utah against $2B stadium spending plan [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What Can Taxpayers Get for $2B in Stadiums? full City Cast Two new sports arenas could dramatically change Salt Lake City: an MLB stadium on the Westside and a combined NHL/NBA arena in Downtown. But who benefits most from these proposals? Salt Lakers or the billionaires making the pitch? Salt Lake Tribune Jazz reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this “investment” in Salt Lake City could pan out and what taxpayers should be asking for in return. Resources and references: What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] Should SLC Copy Las Vegas’ Sports Model? [City Cast Salt Lake] How much are you willing to pay to help the Millers and Smiths build new stadiums? [Salt Lake Tribune] ‘Boondoggle’: Economist warns Utah against $2B stadium spending plan [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Two new sports arenas could dramatically change Salt Lake City: an MLB stadium on the Westside and a combined NHL/NBA arena in Downtown. But who benefits most from these proposals? Salt Lakers or the billionaires making the pitch? Salt Lake Tribune Jazz reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this “investment” in Salt Lake City could pan out and what taxpayers should be asking for in return.

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]]> 1687 SLC Council Member Won’t Run Again, Utah UFOs, and Working Cats https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A seat is very likely opening up on the Salt Lake City Council for the 2025 election. Could you be District 5’s new representative? Current Council Member Darin Mano joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to dish on why he won’t run again — with one caveat — and why he wants you to. Plus, are there aliens in Utah? Also, Emily, Ali, and Council Member Mano share their picks of the week.  Resources and references: Email Councilmember Darin Mano at Darin.Mano@slcgov.com The West is UFO country, so why ‘not approach that scientifically’ asks a Utah study [KUER] Apply to adopt a working cat through Salt Lake County. Dance at Hot House Swing Nights, the Westerner, Cumbia Nights at Alibi, and Cumbia Prom. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 SLC Council Member Won’t Run Again, Utah UFOs, and Working Cats full City Cast A seat is very likely opening up on the Salt Lake City Council for the 2025 election. Could you be District 5’s new representative? Current Council Member Darin Mano joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to dish on why he won’t run again — with one caveat — and why he wants you to. Plus, are there aliens in Utah? Also, Emily, Ali, and Council Member Mano share their picks of the week.  Resources and references: Email Councilmember Darin Mano at Darin.Mano@slcgov.com The West is UFO country, so why ‘not approach that scientifically’ asks a Utah study [KUER] Apply to adopt a working cat through Salt Lake County. Dance at Hot House Swing Nights, the Westerner, Cumbia Nights at Alibi, and Cumbia Prom. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery A seat is very likely opening up on the Salt Lake City Council for the 2025 election. Could you be District 5’s new representative? Current Council Member Darin Mano joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to dish on why he won’t run again — with one caveat — and why he wants you to. Plus, are there aliens in Utah? Also, Emily, Ali, and Council Member Mano share their picks of the week. 

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]]> 1984 Why SLC Needs to (General) Plan Together https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City is rapidly changing, but the plans that guide our growth haven’t kept up; some haven’t been updated for decades. Now, the city has newly defined “general plan” in its code. Salt Lake City planning director Nick Norris joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the do’s and don’ts of general plans and how neighborhoods can work together toward a common vision for our city.  Resources and references: Mayor plans to roll out citywide form-based zoning this year [Building Salt Lake] Learn more about Salt Lake City’s recently approved community benefit policy  What’s in SLC’s 5-Year Housing Plan? [City Cast Salt Lake] Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Why SLC Needs to (General) Plan Together full City Cast Salt Lake City is rapidly changing, but the plans that guide our growth haven’t kept up; some haven’t been updated for decades. Now, the city has newly defined “general plan” in its code. Salt Lake City planning director Nick Norris joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the do’s and don’ts of general plans and how neighborhoods can work together toward a common vision for our city.  Resources and references: Mayor plans to roll out citywide form-based zoning this year [Building Salt Lake] Learn more about Salt Lake City’s recently approved community benefit policy  What’s in SLC’s 5-Year Housing Plan? [City Cast Salt Lake] Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Salt Lake City is rapidly changing, but the plans that guide our growth haven’t kept up; some haven’t been updated for decades. Now, the city has newly defined “general plan” in its code. Salt Lake City planning director Nick Norris joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the do’s and don’ts of general plans and how neighborhoods can work together toward a common vision for our city. 

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]]> 1423 Less Cheese, More Water? The Big Pay Gap, and Two Divas Down https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utahns could save more water by eating less cheese and beef — but will we? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the story and response by Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, Ali quizzes Emily on how Utah ranks in women’s equality, and there’s one less queer bar in Salt Lake.   Resources and references: A simple change could save the West from drought. You probably won’t like it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Gov. Spencer Cox’s response to eating less beef and cheese [X] Ballerina Farm is bringing an agritourism hub to Kamas, Utah [Utah Business] The college enrollment gender gap. What’s it like in Utah? [KSL Radio]   LDS women should join me in skipping church on Sunday [Salt Lake Tribune] HK Brewing Collective’s Womens Sports Trivia Night, March 21   Utah Jazz player John Collins gets dunked on [Bleacher Report] Sun Trapp Surrenders License [QSaltLake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Less Cheese, More Water? The Big Pay Gap, and Two Divas Down full City Cast Utahns could save more water by eating less cheese and beef — but will we? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the story and response by Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, Ali quizzes Emily on how Utah ranks in women’s equality, and there’s one less queer bar in Salt Lake.   Resources and references: A simple change could save the West from drought. You probably won’t like it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Gov. Spencer Cox’s response to eating less beef and cheese [X] Ballerina Farm is bringing an agritourism hub to Kamas, Utah [Utah Business] The college enrollment gender gap. What’s it like in Utah? [KSL Radio]   LDS women should join me in skipping church on Sunday [Salt Lake Tribune] HK Brewing Collective’s Womens Sports Trivia Night, March 21   Utah Jazz player John Collins gets dunked on [Bleacher Report] Sun Trapp Surrenders License [QSaltLake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Utahns could save more water by eating less cheese and beef — but will we? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the story and response by Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, Ali quizzes Emily on how Utah ranks in women’s equality, and there’s one less queer bar in Salt Lake.  

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]]> 2003 The Trial of the Century Returns to Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If Utahns thought they’d seen the last of Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow after her 2023 ski trial in Park City, they were wrong … kinda. “Gwyn” is back and center stage at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for the U.S. premiere of “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” a satirical play based on Paltrow’s ski-slope collision with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson and the courtroom showdown that followed. Joseph Martin and Linus Karp, writers and stars of the production, join host Ali Vallarta to share their favorite jokes-as-couplets and ask Salt Lakers for help returning to the scene of the crime. Resources and references: Tickets to “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” at the Egyptian Theater in Park City, May 16-26, 2024. ICYMI: A tidy recap of the infamous trial. Gwyneth v. the Optometrist, Delicious Food News, and Construction Corner [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Trial of the Century Returns to Utah full City Cast If Utahns thought they’d seen the last of Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow after her 2023 ski trial in Park City, they were wrong … kinda. “Gwyn” is back and center stage at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for the U.S. premiere of “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” a satirical play based on Paltrow’s ski-slope collision with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson and the courtroom showdown that followed. Joseph Martin and Linus Karp, writers and stars of the production, join host Ali Vallarta to share their favorite jokes-as-couplets and ask Salt Lakers for help returning to the scene of the crime. Resources and references: Tickets to “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” at the Egyptian Theater in Park City, May 16-26, 2024. ICYMI: A tidy recap of the infamous trial. Gwyneth v. the Optometrist, Delicious Food News, and Construction Corner [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery If Utahns thought they’d seen the last of Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow after her 2023 ski trial in Park City, they were wrong … kinda. “Gwyn” is back and center stage at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for the U.S. premiere of “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” a satirical play based on Paltrow’s ski-slope collision with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson and the courtroom showdown that followed. Joseph Martin and Linus Karp, writers and stars of the production, join host Ali Vallarta to share their favorite jokes-as-couplets and ask Salt Lakers for help returning to the scene of the crime.

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]]> 1552 Subminimum Wage, Health Care Traps, and Disability Visibility https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ More than 25% of Utah adults have a disability. So why didn’t the Legislature pass two bills that could have made life better for them? Advocate and former journalist Shelby Hintze joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how Utah’s cultural approach to disability limits our local economies. Resources and references: Why Utah’s Discrimination Against Disabled People Matters for Everyone [Prism] Getting Arrested for More Accessible Transit [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Subminimum Wage, Health Care Traps, and Disability Visibility full City Cast More than 25% of Utah adults have a disability. So why didn’t the Legislature pass two bills that could have made life better for them? Advocate and former journalist Shelby Hintze joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how Utah’s cultural approach to disability limits our local economies. Resources and references: Why Utah’s Discrimination Against Disabled People Matters for Everyone [Prism] Getting Arrested for More Accessible Transit [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery More than 25% of Utah adults have a disability. So why didn’t the Legislature pass two bills that could have made life better for them? Advocate and former journalist Shelby Hintze joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how Utah’s cultural approach to disability limits our local economies.

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]]> 1746 New Shelter Where? A New TRAX Line, and Adult Playdates https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it go? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of the state’s homeless shelter system. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority TRAX system is getting an upgrade, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Resources and references: What's next for Utah's evolving homeless shelter system? [Utah News Dispatch] Volunteer or donate to the Second & Second Coalition Provide feedback on the TechLink Study TRAX Alternatives An Introduction to Public Transit in Salt Lake and Beyond [Hey Salt Lake] Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake Urban Play Initiative Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Harmons Grocery Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 New Shelter Where? A New TRAX Line, and Adult Playdates full City Cast The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it go? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of the state’s homeless shelter system. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority TRAX system is getting an upgrade, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Resources and references: What's next for Utah's evolving homeless shelter system? [Utah News Dispatch] Volunteer or donate to the Second & Second Coalition Provide feedback on the TechLink Study TRAX Alternatives An Introduction to Public Transit in Salt Lake and Beyond [Hey Salt Lake] Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake Urban Play Initiative Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Harmons Grocery The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it go? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of the state’s homeless shelter system. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority TRAX system is getting an upgrade, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.

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]]> 2059 The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ As Salt Lake City School District considers a hypothetical $600 million bond to rebuild Highland and West High Schools, the Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods would like SLC taxpayers to consider making it a $900 million bond. Host Ali Vallarta asks longtime Glendale advocate and former SLC School District employee Jenny Mayer-Glenn why Glendale needs a high school and what lengths parents will go to to build one. Resources and references: Read the letter Glendale parents, students, and community members sent to the SLC School District in 2020. Four Schools To Close, Legislative Guide, and 24 Hours to Shovel [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Harmons Grocery Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School full City Cast As Salt Lake City School District considers a hypothetical $600 million bond to rebuild Highland and West High Schools, the Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods would like SLC taxpayers to consider making it a $900 million bond. Host Ali Vallarta asks longtime Glendale advocate and former SLC School District employee Jenny Mayer-Glenn why Glendale needs a high school and what lengths parents will go to to build one. Resources and references: Read the letter Glendale parents, students, and community members sent to the SLC School District in 2020. Four Schools To Close, Legislative Guide, and 24 Hours to Shovel [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Harmons Grocery As Salt Lake City School District considers a hypothetical $600 million bond to rebuild Highland and West High Schools, the Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods would like SLC taxpayers to consider making it a $900 million bond. Host Ali Vallarta asks longtime Glendale advocate and former SLC School District employee Jenny Mayer-Glenn why Glendale needs a high school and what lengths parents will go to to build one.

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]]> 1486 Airbnb Crackdowns, a Gilmore Girl in SLC, and a Secret Oscars Party https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the numbers and explore a new tool for renters and what Salt Lake City is doing about Airbnbs. Plus, in honor of the new state flag going up, featuring Utah’s ubiquitous beehive, Ali quizzes Emily on other state symbols. Resources and references: Tickets to Lauren Graham’s Book Tour, April 10 at the Union Event Center Salt Lake City’s new Consumer Protection Portal Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws [City Cast Salt Lake] It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Do You Know Utah’s State Symbols? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get the official not official Skiing Dino Shirt Oscar Party SLC Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Airbnb Crackdowns, a Gilmore Girl in SLC, and a Secret Oscars Party full City Cast Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the numbers and explore a new tool for renters and what Salt Lake City is doing about Airbnbs. Plus, in honor of the new state flag going up, featuring Utah’s ubiquitous beehive, Ali quizzes Emily on other state symbols. Resources and references: Tickets to Lauren Graham’s Book Tour, April 10 at the Union Event Center Salt Lake City’s new Consumer Protection Portal Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws [City Cast Salt Lake] It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Do You Know Utah’s State Symbols? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get the official not official Skiing Dino Shirt Oscar Party SLC Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the numbers and explore a new tool for renters and what Salt Lake City is doing about Airbnbs. Plus, in honor of the new state flag going up, featuring Utah’s ubiquitous beehive, Ali quizzes Emily on other state symbols.

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]]> 1845 A Good Neighbor’s Guide to Ramadan https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday night, and thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which includes fasting from dawn to dusk. Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days.  This episode first aired on April 4, 2022. Resources and references: Tickets for Unity Iftar on Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Good Neighbor’s Guide to Ramadan full City Cast The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday night, and thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which includes fasting from dawn to dusk. Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days.  This episode first aired on April 4, 2022. Resources and references: Tickets for Unity Iftar on Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday night, and thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which includes fasting from dawn to dusk. Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days. 

This episode first aired on April 4, 2022.

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]]> 1150 Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lakers often hear from local officials that all roads lead to the Utah Legislature — and that’s largely true. But there are creative ways that local government can flex its muscles against unpopular ideas from Capitol Hill. Former Salt Lake County Council member Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to offer a post-Legislature pep talk and break down what cities and counties could do to push back against three “culture war” issues: banning abortion, policies that target transgender people, and rolling back diversity programs. Resources and references:  What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] What Lawmakers Did About Air Quality, Liquor, and Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] ACLU of Utah’s explainer on the new bathroom law targeting trans people Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws full City Cast Salt Lakers often hear from local officials that all roads lead to the Utah Legislature — and that’s largely true. But there are creative ways that local government can flex its muscles against unpopular ideas from Capitol Hill. Former Salt Lake County Council member Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to offer a post-Legislature pep talk and break down what cities and counties could do to push back against three “culture war” issues: banning abortion, policies that target transgender people, and rolling back diversity programs. Resources and references:  What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] What Lawmakers Did About Air Quality, Liquor, and Housing [City Cast Salt Lake] ACLU of Utah’s explainer on the new bathroom law targeting trans people Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah Salt Lakers often hear from local officials that all roads lead to the Utah Legislature — and that’s largely true. But there are creative ways that local government can flex its muscles against unpopular ideas from Capitol Hill. Former Salt Lake County Council member Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to offer a post-Legislature pep talk and break down what cities and counties could do to push back against three “culture war” issues: banning abortion, policies that target transgender people, and rolling back diversity programs.

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]]> 1515 ​​Less Public Comment, 2100 S. Construction, and Birthday Freebies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s back to (local) business for the City Cast team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means comb through what happened in Salt Lake City this week, including the SLC Council’s new public comment policy and construction in Sugar House. Plus, they share their picks of the week and learn a new word. Resources and references: Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] Apply for a small business construction mitigation grant. Everything free you can get on your birthday. This cute video of a funicular. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College Deadpan Sandwich Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 ​​Less Public Comment, 2100 S. Construction, and Birthday Freebies full City Cast It’s back to (local) business for the City Cast team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means comb through what happened in Salt Lake City this week, including the SLC Council’s new public comment policy and construction in Sugar House. Plus, they share their picks of the week and learn a new word. Resources and references: Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] Apply for a small business construction mitigation grant. Everything free you can get on your birthday. This cute video of a funicular. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College Deadpan Sandwich It’s back to (local) business for the City Cast team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means comb through what happened in Salt Lake City this week, including the SLC Council’s new public comment policy and construction in Sugar House. Plus, they share their picks of the week and learn a new word.

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]]> 1969 Mythbusting the Jordan River https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City Public Lands has released three different design concepts to reimagine the Jordan River corridor, which flows straight into the shrinking Great Salt Lake. Park Ranger Owen Carroll joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust nasty rumors about SLC’s “Emerald Ribbon” before you vote on your favorite.  Take the online survey, or attend an open house on Wednesday, March 13 from 4-8 p.m. at Sorenson Unity Center or Thursday, March 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Mestizo Coffee. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Mythbusting the Jordan River full City Cast Salt Lake City Public Lands has released three different design concepts to reimagine the Jordan River corridor, which flows straight into the shrinking Great Salt Lake. Park Ranger Owen Carroll joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust nasty rumors about SLC’s “Emerald Ribbon” before you vote on your favorite.  Take the online survey, or attend an open house on Wednesday, March 13 from 4-8 p.m. at Sorenson Unity Center or Thursday, March 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Mestizo Coffee. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich Salt Lake City Public Lands has released three different design concepts to reimagine the Jordan River corridor, which flows straight into the shrinking Great Salt Lake. Park Ranger Owen Carroll joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust nasty rumors about SLC’s “Emerald Ribbon” before you vote on your favorite. 

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]]> 1530 What Lawmakers Did About Air Quality, Liquor, and Housing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying close attention. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the air we breathe. Related: What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What Lawmakers Did About Air Quality, Liquor, and Housing full City Cast In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying close attention. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the air we breathe. Related: What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying close attention. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the air we breathe.

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]]> 1609 What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills during its 45-day general session. What the heck happened up on Capitol Hill, and how will it impact Salt Lakers? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta to break down where the MLB and NHL stadium bills landed, what legislators did for the Great Salt Lake, and how they made their day-to-day actions more opaque to the public. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars full City Cast The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills during its 45-day general session. What the heck happened up on Capitol Hill, and how will it impact Salt Lakers? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta to break down where the MLB and NHL stadium bills landed, what legislators did for the Great Salt Lake, and how they made their day-to-day actions more opaque to the public. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills during its 45-day general session. What the heck happened up on Capitol Hill, and how will it impact Salt Lakers? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta to break down where the MLB and NHL stadium bills landed, what legislators did for the Great Salt Lake, and how they made their day-to-day actions more opaque to the public.

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]]> 1595 Your Guide to March in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We’re springing into March in full force, so executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to settle some debts for the Ides of March. They break down how to make the most of the month, from where to eat escargot, to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and taking advantage of community resources for tax season. Plus, where to get free gardening supplies for those with green thumbs.  Resources, references, and events mentioned: Salt Lake City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16 The Leprechaun Inn bar Antelope Island: e-bike tours, March 29 ultra marathon, and buffalo burgers at Island Buffalo Grill What Happened to Even Steven’s Sandwiches? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake City Public Library seed library Effortless Gardening Tips for Renters and Plant Killers [City Cast Salt Lake] Escargot at La Caille Tax preparation and filing resources Email utahfreetaxclinic@gmail.com or text June at (385) 237-4670 Westminster Tax Clinic Easter Vigil mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 8:45 p.m. on March 30 Five-course Easter brunch at Franck’s, March 31 $21 tickets to the Utah Royals home opener, March 16 Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to March in Salt Lake full City Cast We’re springing into March in full force, so executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to settle some debts for the Ides of March. They break down how to make the most of the month, from where to eat escargot, to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and taking advantage of community resources for tax season. Plus, where to get free gardening supplies for those with green thumbs.  Resources, references, and events mentioned: Salt Lake City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16 The Leprechaun Inn bar Antelope Island: e-bike tours, March 29 ultra marathon, and buffalo burgers at Island Buffalo Grill What Happened to Even Steven’s Sandwiches? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake City Public Library seed library Effortless Gardening Tips for Renters and Plant Killers [City Cast Salt Lake] Escargot at La Caille Tax preparation and filing resources Email utahfreetaxclinic@gmail.com or text June at (385) 237-4670 Westminster Tax Clinic Easter Vigil mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 8:45 p.m. on March 30 Five-course Easter brunch at Franck’s, March 31 $21 tickets to the Utah Royals home opener, March 16 Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Deadpan Sandwich We’re springing into March in full force, so executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to settle some debts for the Ides of March. They break down how to make the most of the month, from where to eat escargot, to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and taking advantage of community resources for tax season. Plus, where to get free gardening supplies for those with green thumbs. 

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]]> 2161 Smith Enterprises Futurama, Who Broke Laws at Brighton? And GSL Plates https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Legislature’s 45-day general session ends today, and all we got was a Futurama rendering of a proposed sports complex in downtown Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means unpack billionaire Ryan Smith’s vision for a brand new NHL/NBA arena. Plus, who was in the right during the altercation between a gun-toting Brighton resident and backcountry snowboarder? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Reporting and resources mentioned: Ryan Smith’s vision for SLC’s downtown sports district. Watch the video of a gun altercation at Brighton. GOP lawmakers used misinformation about trans Utahns to rally support for bathroom ban [Salt Lake Tribune] Sign up for the Great Salt Lake License Plate. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Smith Enterprises Futurama, Who Broke Laws at Brighton? And GSL Plates full City Cast The Utah Legislature’s 45-day general session ends today, and all we got was a Futurama rendering of a proposed sports complex in downtown Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means unpack billionaire Ryan Smith’s vision for a brand new NHL/NBA arena. Plus, who was in the right during the altercation between a gun-toting Brighton resident and backcountry snowboarder? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Reporting and resources mentioned: Ryan Smith’s vision for SLC’s downtown sports district. Watch the video of a gun altercation at Brighton. GOP lawmakers used misinformation about trans Utahns to rally support for bathroom ban [Salt Lake Tribune] Sign up for the Great Salt Lake License Plate. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. The Utah Legislature’s 45-day general session ends today, and all we got was a Futurama rendering of a proposed sports complex in downtown Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means unpack billionaire Ryan Smith’s vision for a brand new NHL/NBA arena. Plus, who was in the right during the altercation between a gun-toting Brighton resident and backcountry snowboarder?

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]]> 2195 How SLC Criminalizes Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City police are asking for an extra $1.8 million from the City Council to keep cracking down on illegal camps. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that since October, officers have made 60 arrests and written up 152 citations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will soon decide whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when there’s no shelter available. But when folks have nowhere to go, what are their options? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain how the city criminalizes homelessness and what measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the streets.  This show originally aired March 16, 2023  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How SLC Criminalizes Homelessness full City Cast Salt Lake City police are asking for an extra $1.8 million from the City Council to keep cracking down on illegal camps. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that since October, officers have made 60 arrests and written up 152 citations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will soon decide whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when there’s no shelter available. But when folks have nowhere to go, what are their options? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain how the city criminalizes homelessness and what measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the streets.  This show originally aired March 16, 2023  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Salt Lake City police are asking for an extra $1.8 million from the City Council to keep cracking down on illegal camps. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that since October, officers have made 60 arrests and written up 152 citations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will soon decide whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when there’s no shelter available. But when folks have nowhere to go, what are their options? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain how the city criminalizes homelessness and what measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the streets. 

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]]> 1275 Backyard Concert No More, $2K for Your Street, and Leap Day Hoops https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City brings the hammer down on a longstanding yard party in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, after a neighbor complained about noise and traffic. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means muse on what the story says about the need for more community connection in Salt Lake. Plus, funding is available for neighborhood projects, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Resources mentioned: Learn more about the Love Your Block program at SLC’s Sip ‘N Share event. Download Utah WBB head coach Lynn Roberts’ excuse note for Thursday, Feb. 29. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Backyard Concert No More, $2K for Your Street, and Leap Day Hoops full City Cast Salt Lake City brings the hammer down on a longstanding yard party in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, after a neighbor complained about noise and traffic. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means muse on what the story says about the need for more community connection in Salt Lake. Plus, funding is available for neighborhood projects, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Resources mentioned: Learn more about the Love Your Block program at SLC’s Sip ‘N Share event. Download Utah WBB head coach Lynn Roberts’ excuse note for Thursday, Feb. 29. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Salt Lake City brings the hammer down on a longstanding yard party in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, after a neighbor complained about noise and traffic. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means muse on what the story says about the need for more community connection in Salt Lake. Plus, funding is available for neighborhood projects, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts.

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]]> 1841 Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ State Street in Salt Lake City is getting an extreme makeover. Picture high-density housing where strip malls and motels have stood for decades and an urban hospital to anchor it all. But what do we gain and lose in the facelift? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the future of life on State Street. Related: What’s Your Vision For State Street? [City Cast Salt Lake] As Sears Comes Down, We Flirt With State Street’s Past [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? full City Cast State Street in Salt Lake City is getting an extreme makeover. Picture high-density housing where strip malls and motels have stood for decades and an urban hospital to anchor it all. But what do we gain and lose in the facelift? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the future of life on State Street. Related: What’s Your Vision For State Street? [City Cast Salt Lake] As Sears Comes Down, We Flirt With State Street’s Past [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. State Street in Salt Lake City is getting an extreme makeover. Picture high-density housing where strip malls and motels have stood for decades and an urban hospital to anchor it all. But what do we gain and lose in the facelift? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the future of life on State Street.

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]]> 1476 Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah has a shiny, new strategic plan for outdoor recreation; the first of its kind. What does it mean for the places visitors and residents “love to death”? Draper Republican Rep. Jeff Stenquist, the chair of Utah’s Outdoor Adventure Commission, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the strategy for delivering on “the nation’s most well-funded and well-managed outdoor recreation system in the country.” Apply for a Utah Search and Rescue Assistance Card. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? full City Cast Utah has a shiny, new strategic plan for outdoor recreation; the first of its kind. What does it mean for the places visitors and residents “love to death”? Draper Republican Rep. Jeff Stenquist, the chair of Utah’s Outdoor Adventure Commission, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the strategy for delivering on “the nation’s most well-funded and well-managed outdoor recreation system in the country.” Apply for a Utah Search and Rescue Assistance Card. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024. Utah has a shiny, new strategic plan for outdoor recreation; the first of its kind. What does it mean for the places visitors and residents “love to death”? Draper Republican Rep. Jeff Stenquist, the chair of Utah’s Outdoor Adventure Commission, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the strategy for delivering on “the nation’s most well-funded and well-managed outdoor recreation system in the country.”

Apply for a Utah Search and Rescue Assistance Card.

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]]> 1522 Fairpark’s ‘Slap in the Face,’ ’Burbs Bus Service, and a Good Cry https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley — so do we! — but what’s the tradeoff in her current proposal? Plus, the Larry H. Miller Company and legislators’ plans for an MLB stadium in Fairpark are starting to feel Inland Port-esque. Will Westside electeds regret calling it a home run? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss two very wonky proposals and share picks of the week from two local beacons. Bills mentioned: HB 430 Local Government Transportation Services Amendments HB 562 Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District SB 272 Capital City Reinvestment Zone Amendments Our take on the MLB stadium proposal. See “You Will Get Sick” at Salt Lake Acting Company through March 3. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Fairpark’s ‘Slap in the Face,’ ’Burbs Bus Service, and a Good Cry full City Cast A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley — so do we! — but what’s the tradeoff in her current proposal? Plus, the Larry H. Miller Company and legislators’ plans for an MLB stadium in Fairpark are starting to feel Inland Port-esque. Will Westside electeds regret calling it a home run? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss two very wonky proposals and share picks of the week from two local beacons. Bills mentioned: HB 430 Local Government Transportation Services Amendments HB 562 Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District SB 272 Capital City Reinvestment Zone Amendments Our take on the MLB stadium proposal. See “You Will Get Sick” at Salt Lake Acting Company through March 3. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley — so do we! — but what’s the tradeoff in her current proposal? Plus, the Larry H. Miller Company and legislators’ plans for an MLB stadium in Fairpark are starting to feel Inland Port-esque. Will Westside electeds regret calling it a home run? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss two very wonky proposals and share picks of the week from two local beacons.

Bills mentioned:

Our take on the MLB stadium proposal.

See “You Will Get Sick” at Salt Lake Acting Company through March 3.

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]]> 1807 A Funeral For Salt Lake’s Late Restaurants https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City, we’re getting used to seeing our favorite haunts toppled by a wrecking ball, listed for sale, or mysteriously shuttered. Which is why the entire City Cast Salt Lake team — newsletter editor Terina Ria, host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means — have gathered in a conference room to eulogize the iconic institutions left behind in the construction dust. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Lux Floral: terrarium and planter classes in March Mattress Warehouse Utah Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 A Funeral For Salt Lake’s Late Restaurants full City Cast From Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City, we’re getting used to seeing our favorite haunts toppled by a wrecking ball, listed for sale, or mysteriously shuttered. Which is why the entire City Cast Salt Lake team — newsletter editor Terina Ria, host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means — have gathered in a conference room to eulogize the iconic institutions left behind in the construction dust. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Lux Floral: terrarium and planter classes in March Mattress Warehouse Utah From Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City, we’re getting used to seeing our favorite haunts toppled by a wrecking ball, listed for sale, or mysteriously shuttered. Which is why the entire City Cast Salt Lake team — newsletter editor Terina Ria, host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means — have gathered in a conference room to eulogize the iconic institutions left behind in the construction dust.

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]]> 1517 $1B for a Billionaire? Air Polluter’s Big Donations, and ‘Gwyneth’ Returns https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The $3.5 billion vision for reinventing Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods into a mixed-use Major League Baseball district is eye-popping. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the details and how much public financing Utah leaders could be willing to invest in the project. Plus, a story about coincidental (read: suspicious) donations has us cocking our eyebrows, and “Gwyneth Paltrow” is back in Park City.  Listen to our conversation with City Cast Las Vegas about public/private sports models. The Secret Sauce [The Utah Investigative Journalism Project and City Weekly]. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 $1B for a Billionaire? Air Polluter’s Big Donations, and ‘Gwyneth’ Returns full City Cast The $3.5 billion vision for reinventing Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods into a mixed-use Major League Baseball district is eye-popping. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the details and how much public financing Utah leaders could be willing to invest in the project. Plus, a story about coincidental (read: suspicious) donations has us cocking our eyebrows, and “Gwyneth Paltrow” is back in Park City.  Listen to our conversation with City Cast Las Vegas about public/private sports models. The Secret Sauce [The Utah Investigative Journalism Project and City Weekly]. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The $3.5 billion vision for reinventing Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods into a mixed-use Major League Baseball district is eye-popping. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the details and how much public financing Utah leaders could be willing to invest in the project. Plus, a story about coincidental (read: suspicious) donations has us cocking our eyebrows, and “Gwyneth Paltrow” is back in Park City. 

Listen to our conversation with City Cast Las Vegas about public/private sports models.

The Secret Sauce [The Utah Investigative Journalism Project and City Weekly].

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]]> 1815 Two Salt Lakers Weigh Having Kids https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah leaders often tout us as a family-friendly state. But with declining fertility and marriage rates, it seems Utahns are more hesitant than ever to start their own families. Salt Lake City-based birthworker Ashley Finley joins host Ali Vallarta for a candid conversation about what goes into deciding for ourselves whether to have kids in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Lux Floral: terrarium and planter classes in March Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Two Salt Lakers Weigh Having Kids full City Cast Utah leaders often tout us as a family-friendly state. But with declining fertility and marriage rates, it seems Utahns are more hesitant than ever to start their own families. Salt Lake City-based birthworker Ashley Finley joins host Ali Vallarta for a candid conversation about what goes into deciding for ourselves whether to have kids in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Lux Floral: terrarium and planter classes in March Utah leaders often tout us as a family-friendly state. But with declining fertility and marriage rates, it seems Utahns are more hesitant than ever to start their own families. Salt Lake City-based birthworker Ashley Finley joins host Ali Vallarta for a candid conversation about what goes into deciding for ourselves whether to have kids in Salt Lake.

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]]> 1750 Will Cline Resign? Potty Policy, and Free Local Stuff https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Bills discussed: HCR 18 House Concurrent Resolution Condemning and Censuring State School Board Member Natalie Cline SB 211 Generational Water Infrastructure Amendments HB 548 Alcohol Amendments HB 331 School and Classroom Amendments Get tested for chlamydia at the Salt Lake County STD Clinic. Free services to know about in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Will Cline Resign? Potty Policy, and Free Local Stuff full City Cast From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Bills discussed: HCR 18 House Concurrent Resolution Condemning and Censuring State School Board Member Natalie Cline SB 211 Generational Water Infrastructure Amendments HB 548 Alcohol Amendments HB 331 School and Classroom Amendments Get tested for chlamydia at the Salt Lake County STD Clinic. Free services to know about in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.

Bills discussed:

Get tested for chlamydia at the Salt Lake County STD Clinic.

Free services to know about in Salt Lake.

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]]> 2352 How To Start Running in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement. Sign up for the SLC marathon, half marathon, 5K, or 10K. Deseret News columnist Meg Walter on running the St. George Marathon. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How To Start Running in Salt Lake full City Cast So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement. Sign up for the SLC marathon, half marathon, 5K, or 10K. Deseret News columnist Meg Walter on running the St. George Marathon. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement.

Sign up for the SLC marathon, half marathon, 5K, or 10K.

Deseret News columnist Meg Walter on running the St. George Marathon.

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]]> 1405 Natalie Cline’s Fate, Abolish Tipping? And a Big Promotion https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore what could happen to Cline and who is to blame for this mess. Plus, a Salt Lake coffee shop eliminated tipping, and Ali and Emily share shoutouts.  Consider becoming a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Natalie Cline’s Fate, Abolish Tipping? And a Big Promotion full City Cast Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore what could happen to Cline and who is to blame for this mess. Plus, a Salt Lake coffee shop eliminated tipping, and Ali and Emily share shoutouts.  Consider becoming a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore what could happen to Cline and who is to blame for this mess. Plus, a Salt Lake coffee shop eliminated tipping, and Ali and Emily share shoutouts. 

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]]> 1901 Should SLC Copy Las Vegas’ Sports Model? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If local billionaires get their way, Utah could soon become home to even more professional sports teams. Ryan Smith is bidding for a National Hockey League team, and Gail Miller is trying to recruit Major League Baseball — including the Oakland Athletics, while they wait for their Las Vegas stadium to open. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler how becoming a sports city has and hasn’t penciled out for the community.  Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen on public financing of stadiums. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Should SLC Copy Las Vegas’ Sports Model? full City Cast If local billionaires get their way, Utah could soon become home to even more professional sports teams. Ryan Smith is bidding for a National Hockey League team, and Gail Miller is trying to recruit Major League Baseball — including the Oakland Athletics, while they wait for their Las Vegas stadium to open. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler how becoming a sports city has and hasn’t penciled out for the community.  Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen on public financing of stadiums. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 If local billionaires get their way, Utah could soon become home to even more professional sports teams. Ryan Smith is bidding for a National Hockey League team, and Gail Miller is trying to recruit Major League Baseball — including the Oakland Athletics, while they wait for their Las Vegas stadium to open. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler how becoming a sports city has and hasn’t penciled out for the community. 

Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen on public financing of stadiums.

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]]> 1431 The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Who funds SLC International Airport? How will the new central tunnel work? And what would it take to make it a world-class airport? We’ve got questions, and Bill Wyatt, executive director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Airports, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air full City Cast Who funds SLC International Airport? How will the new central tunnel work? And what would it take to make it a world-class airport? We’ve got questions, and Bill Wyatt, executive director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Airports, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Who funds SLC International Airport? How will the new central tunnel work? And what would it take to make it a world-class airport? We’ve got questions, and Bill Wyatt, executive director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Airports, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them.

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]]> 1798 Firefighters Take a Stand, Fugitive Dust, and Blood-Type Keychains https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the “glass-halfway” point of the Legislature’s general session, and host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sum up the labor and environmental bills they’re watching. Plus, they highlight our neighbors in Millcreek and a cute reason to donate blood with their picks of the week. Bills mentioned: HB 285 Labor Union Amendments HB 368 Apprenticeship on Public Works Requirements SB 172 Protection Areas Revisions HB 202 Student Athlete Amendments HB 11 Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Firefighters Take a Stand, Fugitive Dust, and Blood-Type Keychains full City Cast It’s the “glass-halfway” point of the Legislature’s general session, and host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sum up the labor and environmental bills they’re watching. Plus, they highlight our neighbors in Millcreek and a cute reason to donate blood with their picks of the week. Bills mentioned: HB 285 Labor Union Amendments HB 368 Apprenticeship on Public Works Requirements SB 172 Protection Areas Revisions HB 202 Student Athlete Amendments HB 11 Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID It’s the “glass-halfway” point of the Legislature’s general session, and host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sum up the labor and environmental bills they’re watching. Plus, they highlight our neighbors in Millcreek and a cute reason to donate blood with their picks of the week.

Bills mentioned:


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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

]]> 2012 Cringe Dating Tales From Small Lake City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters, and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates. This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2023. Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Cringe Dating Tales From Small Lake City full City Cast Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters, and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates. This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2023. Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters, and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates.

This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2023.

Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection.

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]]> 1215 Violent Crime Stats, Avenues Don’t-plexes, and Local Half Orders https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City released new crime data and a corresponding dashboard. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the trends. Plus, some Avenues residents are up in arms about density, and Ali and Emily share some shoutouts. This episode mentions rape and other violent crimes. Take care while listening. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Violent Crime Stats, Avenues Don’t-plexes, and Local Half Orders full City Cast Salt Lake City released new crime data and a corresponding dashboard. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the trends. Plus, some Avenues residents are up in arms about density, and Ali and Emily share some shoutouts. This episode mentions rape and other violent crimes. Take care while listening. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Salt Lake City released new crime data and a corresponding dashboard. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the trends. Plus, some Avenues residents are up in arms about density, and Ali and Emily share some shoutouts.


This episode mentions rape and other violent crimes. Take care while listening.


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]]> 1701 Downtown’s New Rep Predicts a Renaissance https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Grand plans for Salt Lake City’s downtown could bring big changes, from the skyline to the way we access city streets. What does the neighborhood’s new representative make of it all? District 4 Council Member Eva López Chávez joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about housing, safety, and what she believes is downtown’s biggest opportunity. “Engage with Eva” to talk about District 4 on Feb. 22.   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Downtown’s New Rep Predicts a Renaissance full City Cast Grand plans for Salt Lake City’s downtown could bring big changes, from the skyline to the way we access city streets. What does the neighborhood’s new representative make of it all? District 4 Council Member Eva López Chávez joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about housing, safety, and what she believes is downtown’s biggest opportunity. “Engage with Eva” to talk about District 4 on Feb. 22.   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Grand plans for Salt Lake City’s downtown could bring big changes, from the skyline to the way we access city streets. What does the neighborhood’s new representative make of it all? District 4 Council Member Eva López Chávez joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about housing, safety, and what she believes is downtown’s biggest opportunity.


“Engage with Eva” to talk about District 4 on Feb. 22.  


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]]> 1260 Your Guide to February in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez make the ultimate local’s guide to celebrate your Valentines and Galentines, plus what to do on Leap Day, and more to try in February. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Take a Heels Class with Caroline Kane  Rent a free pasta making kit from the SLCo Library Local Galentine’s Cake-making party Sips Under the Sea at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium   “Swan Lake” at Ballet West “Don Juan” at Utah Symphony “Love & Basketball” at the Salt Lake Film Society Valentine’s Day Portraits at The Leonardo  Book a walking tour with Rachel’s SLC History Rent an e-bike from Salt Lake E-bikes Visit Lovebound Library, “bring a bestie and get 10% off your purchase”  Utah Jazz v. Los Angeles Lakers KUAA 99.9 Valentine’s Day Party at Sayonara, 21+ Cumbia Night at Drift Lounge  Disney on Ice: Encanto and Frozen Pre-order a Mardi Gras King Cake by Feb. 9 at Gourmandise or Vosen’s Visit Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, UT Stay in this house on Bear Lake for President’s Day Weekend Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to February in Salt Lake full City Cast February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez make the ultimate local’s guide to celebrate your Valentines and Galentines, plus what to do on Leap Day, and more to try in February. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Take a Heels Class with Caroline Kane  Rent a free pasta making kit from the SLCo Library Local Galentine’s Cake-making party Sips Under the Sea at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium   “Swan Lake” at Ballet West “Don Juan” at Utah Symphony “Love & Basketball” at the Salt Lake Film Society Valentine’s Day Portraits at The Leonardo  Book a walking tour with Rachel’s SLC History Rent an e-bike from Salt Lake E-bikes Visit Lovebound Library, “bring a bestie and get 10% off your purchase”  Utah Jazz v. Los Angeles Lakers KUAA 99.9 Valentine’s Day Party at Sayonara, 21+ Cumbia Night at Drift Lounge  Disney on Ice: Encanto and Frozen Pre-order a Mardi Gras King Cake by Feb. 9 at Gourmandise or Vosen’s Visit Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, UT Stay in this house on Bear Lake for President’s Day Weekend Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez make the ultimate local’s guide to celebrate your Valentines and Galentines, plus what to do on Leap Day, and more to try in February.

Here are some of the events and places discussed:

Take a Heels Class with Caroline Kane 

Rent a free pasta making kit from the SLCo Library

Local Galentine’s Cake-making party

Sips Under the Sea at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium  

“Swan Lake” at Ballet West

“Don Juan” at Utah Symphony

“Love & Basketball” at the Salt Lake Film Society

Valentine’s Day Portraits at The Leonardo 

Book a walking tour with Rachel’s SLC History

Rent an e-bike from Salt Lake E-bikes

Visit Lovebound Library, “bring a bestie and get 10% off your purchase” 

Utah Jazz v. Los Angeles Lakers

KUAA 99.9 Valentine’s Day Party at Sayonara, 21+

Cumbia Night at Drift Lounge 

Disney on Ice: Encanto and Frozen

Pre-order a Mardi Gras King Cake by Feb. 9 at Gourmandise or Vosen’s

Visit Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, UT

Stay in this house on Bear Lake for President’s Day Weekend

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]]> 1856 Trainwreck Train Plan, Armed Teachers, and Pineapple Express Incoming https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Starter homes, sticking it to the feds, snowplow headlights; time for a breakdown of the bills host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are watching this week. Plus, remember the passenger rail proposal to Boise? We’ve got some gossip on what happened to it as well as our picks of the week. Bills mentioned: HB 306 Residential Housing Amendments SB 57 Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act HB 292 Snowplow Amendments HB 119 School Employee Firearm Possession Amendments Other references: Gov. Cox’s mixed messaging on DEI. How Utah’s new transgender bathroom ban will be enforced.  What’s Missing Middle Housing? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Trainwreck Train Plan, Armed Teachers, and Pineapple Express Incoming full City Cast Starter homes, sticking it to the feds, snowplow headlights; time for a breakdown of the bills host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are watching this week. Plus, remember the passenger rail proposal to Boise? We’ve got some gossip on what happened to it as well as our picks of the week. Bills mentioned: HB 306 Residential Housing Amendments SB 57 Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act HB 292 Snowplow Amendments HB 119 School Employee Firearm Possession Amendments Other references: Gov. Cox’s mixed messaging on DEI. How Utah’s new transgender bathroom ban will be enforced.  What’s Missing Middle Housing? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Starter homes, sticking it to the feds, snowplow headlights; time for a breakdown of the bills host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are watching this week. Plus, remember the passenger rail proposal to Boise? We’ve got some gossip on what happened to it as well as our picks of the week.


Bills mentioned:

HB 306 Residential Housing Amendments

SB 57 Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act

HB 292 Snowplow Amendments

HB 119 School Employee Firearm Possession Amendments


Other references:

Gov. Cox’s mixed messaging on DEI.

How Utah’s new transgender bathroom ban will be enforced. 

What’s Missing Middle Housing?


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]]> 1958 SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City’s east-west divide often makes headlines, from disparities in air quality to getting stuck behind trains to displacement due to gentrification. But what does the Westside really need? District 1 Council Member Victoria Petro and District 2 Council Member Ale Puy join host Ali Vallarta in their new leadership roles to talk about how they’ll advocate for Westside residents. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda full City Cast Salt Lake City’s east-west divide often makes headlines, from disparities in air quality to getting stuck behind trains to displacement due to gentrification. But what does the Westside really need? District 1 Council Member Victoria Petro and District 2 Council Member Ale Puy join host Ali Vallarta in their new leadership roles to talk about how they’ll advocate for Westside residents. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City’s east-west divide often makes headlines, from disparities in air quality to getting stuck behind trains to displacement due to gentrification. But what does the Westside really need? District 1 Council Member Victoria Petro and District 2 Council Member Ale Puy join host Ali Vallarta in their new leadership roles to talk about how they’ll advocate for Westside residents.


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]]> 1498 Downtown Skijoring, New Health Clinic, and Who Owns City Cast? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s been a year since NBA All-Star Weekend descended upon Salt Lake City. What impact did it have? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means look at the numbers and muse on a vision for activating downtown around big sporting events. And have you ever wondered what the heck is City Cast? Gather ‘round for our origin story, plus some local shoutouts. The Salt Lake Winter Roundup is Saturday, Feb. 10 in front of Abravanel Hall. Check out the new UFA Legacy Health Clinic.   Do you have friends in Nashville, Austin, Madison or Houston? City Cast is hiring! Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Downtown Skijoring, New Health Clinic, and Who Owns City Cast? full City Cast It’s been a year since NBA All-Star Weekend descended upon Salt Lake City. What impact did it have? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means look at the numbers and muse on a vision for activating downtown around big sporting events. And have you ever wondered what the heck is City Cast? Gather ‘round for our origin story, plus some local shoutouts. The Salt Lake Winter Roundup is Saturday, Feb. 10 in front of Abravanel Hall. Check out the new UFA Legacy Health Clinic.   Do you have friends in Nashville, Austin, Madison or Houston? City Cast is hiring! Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 It’s been a year since NBA All-Star Weekend descended upon Salt Lake City. What impact did it have? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means look at the numbers and muse on a vision for activating downtown around big sporting events. And have you ever wondered what the heck is City Cast? Gather ‘round for our origin story, plus some local shoutouts.


The Salt Lake Winter Roundup is Saturday, Feb. 10 in front of Abravanel Hall.


Check out the new UFA Legacy Health Clinic.  


Do you have friends in Nashville, Austin, Madison or Houston? City Cast is hiring!


Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.


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]]> 1877 SLC Food Trends To Expect in 2024 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What will 2024 bring to Utah’s food scene? Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling and host Ali Vallarta preview a new year of bars, local and chain food trends, and James Beard Awards. Plus, the spiciest soups for your head cold. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 SLC Food Trends To Expect in 2024 full City Cast What will 2024 bring to Utah’s food scene? Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling and host Ali Vallarta preview a new year of bars, local and chain food trends, and James Beard Awards. Plus, the spiciest soups for your head cold. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 What will 2024 bring to Utah’s food scene? Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling and host Ali Vallarta preview a new year of bars, local and chain food trends, and James Beard Awards. Plus, the spiciest soups for your head cold.


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]]> 1487 SLC’s Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ On Jan. 30, newly re-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will give her annual State of the City address. The mayor is expected to lay a vision for our city in her second term. She joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through some of the city’s biggest projects — both the challenges and the opportunities. Watch the State of the City address Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the Perpetual Housing Fund. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 SLC’s Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor full City Cast On Jan. 30, newly re-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will give her annual State of the City address. The mayor is expected to lay a vision for our city in her second term. She joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through some of the city’s biggest projects — both the challenges and the opportunities. Watch the State of the City address Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the Perpetual Housing Fund. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women’s Work Utah On Jan. 30, newly re-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will give her annual State of the City address. The mayor is expected to lay a vision for our city in her second term. She joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through some of the city’s biggest projects — both the challenges and the opportunities.


Watch the State of the City address Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.

Learn more about the Perpetual Housing Fund.


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]]> 1466 Renters’ Rights, Disqualifying Judges, and Free the Bee https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Another week of the Utah Legislature in the books. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eyes, including on beekeeping, judges, and renters' rights. Plus, Salt Lake City residents ask Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to prioritize publicly funded housing, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Bills discussed: HB 257 Sex-based Designations for Privacy, Anti-bullying, and Women’s Opportunities HB 297 Utah Bee Inspection Act Amendments Public-Private Child Care Development Pilot Program HJR 14 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Statewide Initiatives HJR 8 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Disqualification of a Judge HB 355 Residential Rental Modifications Learn more about Utah’s childcare crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Renters’ Rights, Disqualifying Judges, and Free the Bee full City Cast Another week of the Utah Legislature in the books. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eyes, including on beekeeping, judges, and renters' rights. Plus, Salt Lake City residents ask Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to prioritize publicly funded housing, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Bills discussed: HB 257 Sex-based Designations for Privacy, Anti-bullying, and Women’s Opportunities HB 297 Utah Bee Inspection Act Amendments Public-Private Child Care Development Pilot Program HJR 14 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Statewide Initiatives HJR 8 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Disqualification of a Judge HB 355 Residential Rental Modifications Learn more about Utah’s childcare crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Another week of the Utah Legislature in the books. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eyes, including on beekeeping, judges, and renters' rights. Plus, Salt Lake City residents ask Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to prioritize publicly funded housing, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.


Bills discussed:

HB 257 Sex-based Designations for Privacy, Anti-bullying, and Women’s Opportunities

HB 297 Utah Bee Inspection Act Amendments

Public-Private Child Care Development Pilot Program

HJR 14 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Statewide Initiatives

HJR 8 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Disqualification of a Judge

HB 355 Residential Rental Modifications


Learn more about Utah’s childcare crisis.


Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.


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]]> 1918 How Stanley Drinkware Built an Empire in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Stanley Adventure Quencher is hotter than ever and the internet’s latest obsession. Headlines and think pieces abound about why people are waiting in long lines for the colorful, 40 oz. tumbler. But in Utah, we’ve been ahead of the curve for two years now — and we may have even created this monster. Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the phenomenon. This episode first aired on July 19, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 How Stanley Drinkware Built an Empire in Utah full City Cast The Stanley Adventure Quencher is hotter than ever and the internet’s latest obsession. Headlines and think pieces abound about why people are waiting in long lines for the colorful, 40 oz. tumbler. But in Utah, we’ve been ahead of the curve for two years now — and we may have even created this monster. Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the phenomenon. This episode first aired on July 19, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Stanley Adventure Quencher is hotter than ever and the internet’s latest obsession. Headlines and think pieces abound about why people are waiting in long lines for the colorful, 40 oz. tumbler. But in Utah, we’ve been ahead of the curve for two years now — and we may have even created this monster. Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the phenomenon.

This episode first aired on July 19, 2022.


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]]> 966 Can Sundance Survive? Baseball Whiplash, and a Huge Upset https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and host Ali Vallarta has been on the ground in Park City festin’ it up. Ali and executive producer Emily Means chat about the future of the festival and celebrity sightings. Plus, could Salt Lake get a Major League Baseball team sooner than we thought?  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Can Sundance Survive? Baseball Whiplash, and a Huge Upset full City Cast The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and host Ali Vallarta has been on the ground in Park City festin’ it up. Ali and executive producer Emily Means chat about the future of the festival and celebrity sightings. Plus, could Salt Lake get a Major League Baseball team sooner than we thought?  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and host Ali Vallarta has been on the ground in Park City festin’ it up. Ali and executive producer Emily Means chat about the future of the festival and celebrity sightings. Plus, could Salt Lake get a Major League Baseball team sooner than we thought? 


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]]> 1881 Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s Great Salt Lake commissioner recently released the first ever strategic plan for tackling the crisis at the lake. What’s in it, and will it move the needle on one of Salt Lake’s greatest existential threats? Chandler Rosenberg, co-founder of Save Our Great Salt Lake and deputy director at the Great Basin Water Network, joins host Ali Vallarta to give her take. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake! full City Cast Utah’s Great Salt Lake commissioner recently released the first ever strategic plan for tackling the crisis at the lake. What’s in it, and will it move the needle on one of Salt Lake’s greatest existential threats? Chandler Rosenberg, co-founder of Save Our Great Salt Lake and deputy director at the Great Basin Water Network, joins host Ali Vallarta to give her take. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah’s Great Salt Lake commissioner recently released the first ever strategic plan for tackling the crisis at the lake. What’s in it, and will it move the needle on one of Salt Lake’s greatest existential threats? Chandler Rosenberg, co-founder of Save Our Great Salt Lake and deputy director at the Great Basin Water Network, joins host Ali Vallarta to give her take.


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]]> 1574 What We Get Wrong About Homelessness in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This weekend, volunteers across Salt Lake County will participate in the Point-in-Time Count, an annual census of unsheltered Utahns. So, what can this data tell us about who is experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County? Rob Wesemann, Salt Lake County’s Point-in-Time Count lead, joins host Ali Vallarta to bust some common myths about unsheltered Salt Lakers.  Sign up to volunteer for Salt Lake County’s Point-in-Time count, Jan. 25-27. Live outside of Salt Lake? Find contacts for the count in other counties. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What We Get Wrong About Homelessness in Salt Lake full City Cast This weekend, volunteers across Salt Lake County will participate in the Point-in-Time Count, an annual census of unsheltered Utahns. So, what can this data tell us about who is experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County? Rob Wesemann, Salt Lake County’s Point-in-Time Count lead, joins host Ali Vallarta to bust some common myths about unsheltered Salt Lakers.  Sign up to volunteer for Salt Lake County’s Point-in-Time count, Jan. 25-27. Live outside of Salt Lake? Find contacts for the count in other counties. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC This weekend, volunteers across Salt Lake County will participate in the Point-in-Time Count, an annual census of unsheltered Utahns. So, what can this data tell us about who is experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County? Rob Wesemann, Salt Lake County’s Point-in-Time Count lead, joins host Ali Vallarta to bust some common myths about unsheltered Salt Lakers. 


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]]> 1116 A Sneaky Great Salt Lake Bill, New Bar Rules, and a Must-See Movie https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Legislature is coming in hot in the first week of the general session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eye, including ones that impact the Great Salt Lake, bar licenses, and elections. Plus, two cozy picks for the week. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Bills discussed: H.B. 298 Homelessness Service Amendments H.B. 249 Legal Personhood Amendments Liquor Omnibus Bill H.B. 214 Election Modifications H.B. 257 Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities Listen to why Utahns are so obsessed with bathrooms. See American Fiction at The Broadway. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 A Sneaky Great Salt Lake Bill, New Bar Rules, and a Must-See Movie full City Cast The Utah Legislature is coming in hot in the first week of the general session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eye, including ones that impact the Great Salt Lake, bar licenses, and elections. Plus, two cozy picks for the week. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Bills discussed: H.B. 298 Homelessness Service Amendments H.B. 249 Legal Personhood Amendments Liquor Omnibus Bill H.B. 214 Election Modifications H.B. 257 Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities Listen to why Utahns are so obsessed with bathrooms. See American Fiction at The Broadway. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC The Utah Legislature is coming in hot in the first week of the general session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the bills that caught their eye, including ones that impact the Great Salt Lake, bar licenses, and elections. Plus, two cozy picks for the week.


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Bills discussed:


H.B. 298 Homelessness Service Amendments

H.B. 249 Legal Personhood Amendments

Liquor Omnibus Bill

H.B. 214 Election Modifications

H.B. 257 Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities


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]]> 1713 Do Political Scandals Matter to Utahns? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From sketchy financial spending to DUIs, Utahns are used to headlines about our electeds making questionable choices. So why the heck does this keep happening? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how our perception of bad behavior has changed and what consequences exist to hold people accountable.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Do Political Scandals Matter to Utahns? full City Cast From sketchy financial spending to DUIs, Utahns are used to headlines about our electeds making questionable choices. So why the heck does this keep happening? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how our perception of bad behavior has changed and what consequences exist to hold people accountable.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC From sketchy financial spending to DUIs, Utahns are used to headlines about our electeds making questionable choices. So why the heck does this keep happening? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how our perception of bad behavior has changed and what consequences exist to hold people accountable. 


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]]> 1282 Sugar House High Rise, Eating Local, and a School Board Update https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City’s new downtown. Plus, you don’t need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we’ve got an update on the Utah State Board of Education’s equity rule. More on the Utah State School Board’s equity rule. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Sugar House High Rise, Eating Local, and a School Board Update full City Cast Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City’s new downtown. Plus, you don’t need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we’ve got an update on the Utah State Board of Education’s equity rule. More on the Utah State School Board’s equity rule. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City’s new downtown. Plus, you don’t need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we’ve got an update on the Utah State Board of Education’s equity rule.


More on the Utah State School Board’s equity rule.


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]]> 1743 What To Expect From This Legislative Session https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy first day of the Utah Legislature’s general session to all who celebrate. Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will pass hundreds of bills that impact our lives in so many ways. Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to give us a preview of what to expect this session — from the lottery to the Great Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 What To Expect From This Legislative Session full City Cast Happy first day of the Utah Legislature’s general session to all who celebrate. Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will pass hundreds of bills that impact our lives in so many ways. Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to give us a preview of what to expect this session — from the lottery to the Great Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Happy first day of the Utah Legislature’s general session to all who celebrate. Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will pass hundreds of bills that impact our lives in so many ways. Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to give us a preview of what to expect this session — from the lottery to the Great Salt Lake.


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]]> 1486 Four Schools To Close, Legislative Guide, and 24 Hours to Shovel https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City School Board has voted to permanently close four elementary schools. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the ripple effects of this decision. Plus, they share a Schoolhouse Rock-style presentation ahead of the legislative session and picks of the week, from shoveling protocol to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Mick Gee, head of school for Rowland Hall, about the Salt Lake City-based school’s approach to education for preschool through 12th grade students. Learn more at an admission tour.  Learn more about the other sponsor of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Four Schools To Close, Legislative Guide, and 24 Hours to Shovel full City Cast The Salt Lake City School Board has voted to permanently close four elementary schools. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the ripple effects of this decision. Plus, they share a Schoolhouse Rock-style presentation ahead of the legislative session and picks of the week, from shoveling protocol to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Mick Gee, head of school for Rowland Hall, about the Salt Lake City-based school’s approach to education for preschool through 12th grade students. Learn more at an admission tour.  Learn more about the other sponsor of this episode: Mattress Warehouse The Salt Lake City School Board has voted to permanently close four elementary schools. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the ripple effects of this decision. Plus, they share a Schoolhouse Rock-style presentation ahead of the legislative session and picks of the week, from shoveling protocol to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.”


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At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Mick Gee, head of school for Rowland Hall, about the Salt Lake City-based school’s approach to education for preschool through 12th grade students. Learn more at an admission tour. 


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]]> 2146 Rinsing Your Trash and Other Recycling Myths https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City received nearly $1 million to teach people how to recycle better. Do you have the new-year itch to declutter your house? Same, but the question is: Is any of this junk recyclable? McKenna Tupa’i, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t throw in your blue bin in Salt Lake. This episode originally aired July 6, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Rinsing Your Trash and Other Recycling Myths full City Cast Salt Lake City received nearly $1 million to teach people how to recycle better. Do you have the new-year itch to declutter your house? Same, but the question is: Is any of this junk recyclable? McKenna Tupa’i, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t throw in your blue bin in Salt Lake. This episode originally aired July 6, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Salt Lake City received nearly $1 million to teach people how to recycle better. Do you have the new-year itch to declutter your house? Same, but the question is: Is any of this junk recyclable? McKenna Tupa’i, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t throw in your blue bin in Salt Lake.


This episode originally aired July 6, 2023.


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]]> 937 Locals’ Guide to Sundance https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Sundance Film Festival can feel like it’s for everyone but locals. But with the right tools, Salt Lakers can experience the magic of the fest, too. Former staffer Daniela Weinreich and host — and Sundance alum — Ali Vallarta share their do’s and don’ts, top movie picks, and predictions for the festival. Get tickets to the festival. Films mentioned: “Agent of Happiness” “Eternal You” “Realm of Satan” “Love Me” “Layla” “Krazy House: Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Locals’ Guide to Sundance full City Cast The Sundance Film Festival can feel like it’s for everyone but locals. But with the right tools, Salt Lakers can experience the magic of the fest, too. Former staffer Daniela Weinreich and host — and Sundance alum — Ali Vallarta share their do’s and don’ts, top movie picks, and predictions for the festival. Get tickets to the festival. Films mentioned: “Agent of Happiness” “Eternal You” “Realm of Satan” “Love Me” “Layla” “Krazy House: Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse The Sundance Film Festival can feel like it’s for everyone but locals. But with the right tools, Salt Lakers can experience the magic of the fest, too. Former staffer Daniela Weinreich and host — and Sundance alum — Ali Vallarta share their do’s and don’ts, top movie picks, and predictions for the festival.


Get tickets to the festival.

Films mentioned:

  • “Agent of Happiness”
  • “Eternal You”
  • “Realm of Satan”
  • “Love Me”
  • “Layla”
  • “Krazy House:


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]]> 1408 Candidate Updates, School Board Shenanigans, and SLC’s Best Bridge Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss who else has jumped into the races we’re watching. Plus, the Utah State Board of Education eyes repealing its own rule about equity in education. Also, Ali and Emily infuse some positivity into the week’s news with some shoutouts. Volunteer for Code Blue operations with 2nd and 2nd Coalition or Salt Lake County. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Candidate Updates, School Board Shenanigans, and SLC’s Best Bridge full City Cast Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss who else has jumped into the races we’re watching. Plus, the Utah State Board of Education eyes repealing its own rule about equity in education. Also, Ali and Emily infuse some positivity into the week’s news with some shoutouts. Volunteer for Code Blue operations with 2nd and 2nd Coalition or Salt Lake County. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss who else has jumped into the races we’re watching. Plus, the Utah State Board of Education eyes repealing its own rule about equity in education. Also, Ali and Emily infuse some positivity into the week’s news with some shoutouts.


Volunteer for Code Blue operations with 2nd and 2nd Coalition or Salt Lake County.


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]]> 1547 Defying the Odds To Elect a Democratic Governor https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at least 30 points. So why does Democrat Brian King think his bid for the state’s highest office will be any different? King, who represents Salt Lake City in the Utah House, joins host Ali Vallarta to make his case and explain what he hopes to accomplish — even if he doesn’t win. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. The deadline to change your party affiliation in Utah is Tuesday, Jan. 9. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Defying the Odds To Elect a Democratic Governor full City Cast For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at least 30 points. So why does Democrat Brian King think his bid for the state’s highest office will be any different? King, who represents Salt Lake City in the Utah House, joins host Ali Vallarta to make his case and explain what he hopes to accomplish — even if he doesn’t win. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. The deadline to change your party affiliation in Utah is Tuesday, Jan. 9. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at least 30 points. So why does Democrat Brian King think his bid for the state’s highest office will be any different? King, who represents Salt Lake City in the Utah House, joins host Ali Vallarta to make his case and explain what he hopes to accomplish — even if he doesn’t win.


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]]> 1513 Who’s Running? 2024 Predictions, and Water Cooler TV https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Last year’s election winners have barely been sworn into office, but it’s off to the races for the 2024 election. Who’s thrown their hat in the ring? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about the candidates to watch. Plus, they predict what this year holds for politics, booze, and beyond and share picks of the week. Could the Utah Jazz leave downtown SLC? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Who’s Running? 2024 Predictions, and Water Cooler TV full City Cast Last year’s election winners have barely been sworn into office, but it’s off to the races for the 2024 election. Who’s thrown their hat in the ring? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about the candidates to watch. Plus, they predict what this year holds for politics, booze, and beyond and share picks of the week. Could the Utah Jazz leave downtown SLC? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant Last year’s election winners have barely been sworn into office, but it’s off to the races for the 2024 election. Who’s thrown their hat in the ring? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about the candidates to watch. Plus, they predict what this year holds for politics, booze, and beyond and share picks of the week.


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]]> 2300 Your Guide to January in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ New year, same us — but better than ever. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to round up their best bets for the month of January, from quiet celebrations to learning new skills. Plus, we’re making the most of Salt Lake County’s treasures without spending too much money. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Paint night at The Leonardo Cross-country skiing at the Sundance Nordic Center Salt Lake City School District community education classes Shows at the Clark Planetarium Sauna at the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center A yoga option for locals  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant  Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to January in Salt Lake full City Cast New year, same us — but better than ever. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to round up their best bets for the month of January, from quiet celebrations to learning new skills. Plus, we’re making the most of Salt Lake County’s treasures without spending too much money. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Paint night at The Leonardo Cross-country skiing at the Sundance Nordic Center Salt Lake City School District community education classes Shows at the Clark Planetarium Sauna at the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center A yoga option for locals  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant  New year, same us — but better than ever. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to round up their best bets for the month of January, from quiet celebrations to learning new skills. Plus, we’re making the most of Salt Lake County’s treasures without spending too much money.


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]]> 1530 Wait, People Are Hunting in the Avenues? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood is home to some of the best trails in town. But did you know it’s a popular spot to hunt wild game, too? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how hunters and hikers (and their dogs) can safely coexist in the foothills. Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program. Learn more about the BHA Hunting for Sustainability course. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Wait, People Are Hunting in the Avenues? full City Cast Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood is home to some of the best trails in town. But did you know it’s a popular spot to hunt wild game, too? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how hunters and hikers (and their dogs) can safely coexist in the foothills. Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program. Learn more about the BHA Hunting for Sustainability course. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head startup restaurant Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood is home to some of the best trails in town. But did you know it’s a popular spot to hunt wild game, too? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how hunters and hikers (and their dogs) can safely coexist in the foothills.


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]]> 1330 2024 Resolutions for Ourselves and Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ New Year’s resolutions are only hard to keep if they’re boring! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means lay down resolutions for themselves and for Salt Lake City in 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head The Shop SLC Mattress Warehouse Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 2024 Resolutions for Ourselves and Salt Lake full City Cast New Year’s resolutions are only hard to keep if they’re boring! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means lay down resolutions for themselves and for Salt Lake City in 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Goat Head The Shop SLC Mattress Warehouse New Year’s resolutions are only hard to keep if they’re boring! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means lay down resolutions for themselves and for Salt Lake City in 2024.


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]]> 1613 Salt Lake’s ’02 Olympic Phoenix Rises From the Ashes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been named the preferred host for the 2034 Games, Ali tells producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics. What is your Hoberman Arch? Email us at saltlake@citycast.fm or leave a voicemail at 801-203-0137. This episode originally aired on Sept. 20, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s ’02 Olympic Phoenix Rises From the Ashes full City Cast Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been named the preferred host for the 2034 Games, Ali tells producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics. What is your Hoberman Arch? Email us at saltlake@citycast.fm or leave a voicemail at 801-203-0137. This episode originally aired on Sept. 20, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been named the preferred host for the 2034 Games, Ali tells producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch. 

Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics.

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]]> 1401 10 Rules For Thriving in Small Lake City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink-order protocol, host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez to lay down our unofficial guide to thriving in Small Lake City. This episode originally aired on May 8, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 10 Rules For Thriving in Small Lake City full City Cast What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink-order protocol, host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez to lay down our unofficial guide to thriving in Small Lake City. This episode originally aired on May 8, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink-order protocol, host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez to lay down our unofficial guide to thriving in Small Lake City.


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]]> 1471 The Best Salt Lake Spots for a Holiday Cry https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The holidays can be fraught, from family stress or loneliness to overwhelming joy and nostalgia. Sometimes the tears well up, and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort or solace from strangers.  This episode originally aired on Aug. 24, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Salt Lake Spots for a Holiday Cry full City Cast The holidays can be fraught, from family stress or loneliness to overwhelming joy and nostalgia. Sometimes the tears well up, and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort or solace from strangers.  This episode originally aired on Aug. 24, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse The holidays can be fraught, from family stress or loneliness to overwhelming joy and nostalgia. Sometimes the tears well up, and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort or solace from strangers. 


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]]> 1465 A Hater’s Guide to Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, the Queen of SLC, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters. This episode originally aired on Feb. 6, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 A Hater’s Guide to Salt Lake full City Cast We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, the Queen of SLC, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters. This episode originally aired on Feb. 6, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, the Queen of SLC, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters.


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]]> 794 SLC’s Micro Shelter Opens, 2024 Construction Plans, and Last-Minute Gifts The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss its met and unmet needs. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024, and our picks of the week. Volunteer for “Code Blue” with the Second and Second Coalition. Become a founding City Cast member yourself or gift a membership. Visit Atelier at 337 Pierpont Ave. for last minute gifts. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 SLC’s Micro Shelter Opens, 2024 Construction Plans, and Last-Minute Gifts full City Cast The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss its met and unmet needs. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024, and our picks of the week. Volunteer for “Code Blue” with the Second and Second Coalition. Become a founding City Cast member yourself or gift a membership. Visit Atelier at 337 Pierpont Ave. for last minute gifts. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss its met and unmet needs. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024, and our picks of the week.


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]]> 1533 Dating Advice for Salt Lake’s Cozy Season https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ “Cuffing season” — a term of endearment for locking down a cold-weather fling — is in full swing. Does that inspire panic? Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share cozy date ideas, advice for winter dating, and a few do’s and don’ts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Dating Advice for Salt Lake’s Cozy Season full City Cast “Cuffing season” — a term of endearment for locking down a cold-weather fling — is in full swing. Does that inspire panic? Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share cozy date ideas, advice for winter dating, and a few do’s and don’ts. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi “Cuffing season” — a term of endearment for locking down a cold-weather fling — is in full swing. Does that inspire panic? Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share cozy date ideas, advice for winter dating, and a few do’s and don’ts.


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]]> 1491 We Drank at Every Bar in Salt Lake. Here’s What We Learned. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made it her mission to get a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County — all 216 of them — before the year’s end. We’re proud to announce: She did it. Ali shares her takeaways with executive producer Emily Means and looks ahead to her next great challenge. Details for the end of journey celebration, Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room.  Ali’s report from all the ‘Bout Times in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 We Drank at Every Bar in Salt Lake. Here’s What We Learned. full City Cast New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made it her mission to get a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County — all 216 of them — before the year’s end. We’re proud to announce: She did it. Ali shares her takeaways with executive producer Emily Means and looks ahead to her next great challenge. Details for the end of journey celebration, Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room.  Ali’s report from all the ‘Bout Times in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made it her mission to get a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County — all 216 of them — before the year’s end. We’re proud to announce: She did it. Ali shares her takeaways with executive producer Emily Means and looks ahead to her next great challenge.


Details for the end of journey celebration, Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room. 


Ali’s report from all the ‘Bout Times in Salt Lake.


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]]> 1479 Booze News We Can Use in 2024 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ How will Utah make buying and serving alcohol easier in 2024? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta how lawmakers and the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services — our state alcohol regulator — could change how we raise a glass next year. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Booze News We Can Use in 2024 full City Cast How will Utah make buying and serving alcohol easier in 2024? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta how lawmakers and the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services — our state alcohol regulator — could change how we raise a glass next year. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Second Summit Cider Cotopaxi How will Utah make buying and serving alcohol easier in 2024? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta how lawmakers and the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services — our state alcohol regulator — could change how we raise a glass next year.

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]]> 1463 Who Is On Salt Lake’s Naughty and Nice Lists? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake City. From newsmakers to benevolent visionaries, we ask Santa to #takenote. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Who Is On Salt Lake’s Naughty and Nice Lists? full City Cast TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake City. From newsmakers to benevolent visionaries, we ask Santa to #takenote. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Broadway at the Eccles Presents: HAMILTON Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake City. From newsmakers to benevolent visionaries, we ask Santa to #takenote.


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]]> 1657 Gondola v. Drinking Water, Our ‘Haphazard’ AG, and $50 for $600 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City and Sandy are suing the Utah Department of Transportation over the gondola. Plus, it’s not even 2024 yet, and it’s already election season again. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about this week’s stories and share their picks of the week. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Listen to our 2023 Local Gift Guide. Drop blanket donations for Salt Lake’s temporary shelter community at 2333 W. North Temple. Buy the Queen of SLC’s City Card. Learn about Switchpoint’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Cotopaxi Harmons Grocery Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Gondola v. Drinking Water, Our ‘Haphazard’ AG, and $50 for $600 full City Cast Salt Lake City and Sandy are suing the Utah Department of Transportation over the gondola. Plus, it’s not even 2024 yet, and it’s already election season again. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about this week’s stories and share their picks of the week. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Listen to our 2023 Local Gift Guide. Drop blanket donations for Salt Lake’s temporary shelter community at 2333 W. North Temple. Buy the Queen of SLC’s City Card. Learn about Switchpoint’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Cotopaxi Harmons Grocery Salt Lake City and Sandy are suing the Utah Department of Transportation over the gondola. Plus, it’s not even 2024 yet, and it’s already election season again. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about this week’s stories and share their picks of the week.


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]]> 1778 With Empty Apartments, Are We Really in a Housing Crisis? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s housing crisis is one of the central topics we’ve explored on this show; what we’ve heard for years is there just isn’t enough housing supply to meet demand. So, imagine our surprise at recent reporting that points to an oversupply of Salt Lake apartments, sitting empty in our city. On City Cast Salt Lake’s second anniversary, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the question: Are we in a housing crisis or not? Related listening: It’s officially cheaper to rent than buy. Why? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 With Empty Apartments, Are We Really in a Housing Crisis? full City Cast Utah’s housing crisis is one of the central topics we’ve explored on this show; what we’ve heard for years is there just isn’t enough housing supply to meet demand. So, imagine our surprise at recent reporting that points to an oversupply of Salt Lake apartments, sitting empty in our city. On City Cast Salt Lake’s second anniversary, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the question: Are we in a housing crisis or not? Related listening: It’s officially cheaper to rent than buy. Why? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Utah’s housing crisis is one of the central topics we’ve explored on this show; what we’ve heard for years is there just isn’t enough housing supply to meet demand. So, imagine our surprise at recent reporting that points to an oversupply of Salt Lake apartments, sitting empty in our city. On City Cast Salt Lake’s second anniversary, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the question: Are we in a housing crisis or not?


Related listening: It’s officially cheaper to rent than buy. Why?


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]]> 1436 Local Gift Ideas, From Thrifty to Spendy https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item. Plus, how do you know if you need to buy someone a holiday gift? Gift ideas mentioned: Under $20  Solstice Chocolate  Beehive Cheese  Salt Lake Coloring Book  Childcare Under $50  Maileg Mice  Candy Lab Toys  Cactus & Tropicals Venus Flytrap  Pantry Products Refillable Candles AllTrails+ Small Air Purifier Under $100  Park City Curling Lessons  Kura Door Pedicure GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocking Camp Chair Normal Ice Cream Delivered Nationally   For Next Year  Springville Art Museum Under $100 Show SLC Art Adoption Under $200  Pebble Ice Maker  Sundance Film Festival Tickets The Stockist  My Little Belleville Jumpsuit  Doggy Daycare Small Business Ad Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Local Gift Ideas, From Thrifty to Spendy full City Cast ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item. Plus, how do you know if you need to buy someone a holiday gift? Gift ideas mentioned: Under $20  Solstice Chocolate  Beehive Cheese  Salt Lake Coloring Book  Childcare Under $50  Maileg Mice  Candy Lab Toys  Cactus & Tropicals Venus Flytrap  Pantry Products Refillable Candles AllTrails+ Small Air Purifier Under $100  Park City Curling Lessons  Kura Door Pedicure GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocking Camp Chair Normal Ice Cream Delivered Nationally   For Next Year  Springville Art Museum Under $100 Show SLC Art Adoption Under $200  Pebble Ice Maker  Sundance Film Festival Tickets The Stockist  My Little Belleville Jumpsuit  Doggy Daycare Small Business Ad Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi ‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item. Plus, how do you know if you need to buy someone a holiday gift?


Gift ideas mentioned:


Under $20 

Solstice Chocolate 

Beehive Cheese 

Salt Lake Coloring Book 

Childcare


Under $50 

Maileg Mice 

Candy Lab Toys 

Cactus & Tropicals Venus Flytrap 

Pantry Products Refillable Candles

AllTrails+

Small Air Purifier


Under $100 

Park City Curling Lessons 

Kura Door Pedicure

GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocking Camp Chair

Normal Ice Cream Delivered Nationally

 

For Next Year 

Springville Art Museum Under $100 Show

SLC Art Adoption


Under $200 

Pebble Ice Maker 

Sundance Film Festival Tickets

The Stockist 

My Little Belleville Jumpsuit 

Doggy Daycare

Small Business Ad


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]]> 1840 When Will Lawmakers Address Air Quality on SLC’s West Side? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lakers just know: The worst air is on the west side of the valley. But our chewy air quality has consequences beyond the ick we get looking at our murky horizon. Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera and KUER politics reporter Saige Miller join host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts to residents and possible solutions by local and state leaders. Browse the Reaching for Air series and graphics.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 When Will Lawmakers Address Air Quality on SLC’s West Side? full City Cast Salt Lakers just know: The worst air is on the west side of the valley. But our chewy air quality has consequences beyond the ick we get looking at our murky horizon. Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera and KUER politics reporter Saige Miller join host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts to residents and possible solutions by local and state leaders. Browse the Reaching for Air series and graphics.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Salt Lakers just know: The worst air is on the west side of the valley. But our chewy air quality has consequences beyond the ick we get looking at our murky horizon. Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera and KUER politics reporter Saige Miller join host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts to residents and possible solutions by local and state leaders.


Browse the Reaching for Air series and graphics. 


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]]> 1089 Why Utah Has a Road Rage Problem https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s that time of year when everyone is on the road, trying to make it home for the holidays or racing up the mountain to ski. And this year, we’ve seen a lot of headlines specifically about road rage leading to crashes and, in too many instances, death. So, what are state leaders doing about unsafe drivers? Salt Lake Tribune innovation reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why we’re so bad at driving and what solutions are on the table.  Sweet Streets SLC’s traffic violence map. Read Sofia’s Jeremias reporting on road rage.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Why Utah Has a Road Rage Problem full City Cast It’s that time of year when everyone is on the road, trying to make it home for the holidays or racing up the mountain to ski. And this year, we’ve seen a lot of headlines specifically about road rage leading to crashes and, in too many instances, death. So, what are state leaders doing about unsafe drivers? Salt Lake Tribune innovation reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why we’re so bad at driving and what solutions are on the table.  Sweet Streets SLC’s traffic violence map. Read Sofia’s Jeremias reporting on road rage.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Cotopaxi It’s that time of year when everyone is on the road, trying to make it home for the holidays or racing up the mountain to ski. And this year, we’ve seen a lot of headlines specifically about road rage leading to crashes and, in too many instances, death. So, what are state leaders doing about unsafe drivers? Salt Lake Tribune innovation reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why we’re so bad at driving and what solutions are on the table. 


Sweet Streets SLC’s traffic violence map.


Read Sofia’s Jeremias reporting on road rage. 


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]]> 1240 Cox’s Big Budget, Final Election Results, and a Real Housewives Performance https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Gov. Spencer Cox rolled out his budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig around to see if there’s anything good in there. Plus, we’ve got the final election results for Salt Lake County municipal races, a local budget update, and our picks of the week. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s newly approved budget.    Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Cox’s Big Budget, Final Election Results, and a Real Housewives Performance full City Cast Gov. Spencer Cox rolled out his budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig around to see if there’s anything good in there. Plus, we’ve got the final election results for Salt Lake County municipal races, a local budget update, and our picks of the week. Learn more about Salt Lake County’s newly approved budget.    Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Gov. Spencer Cox rolled out his budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig around to see if there’s anything good in there. Plus, we’ve got the final election results for Salt Lake County municipal races, a local budget update, and our picks of the week.


Learn more about Salt Lake County’s newly approved budget. 

 

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]]> 1838 Could a Spicy Resignation Letter Lead to a Better Planning Commission? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Two SLC Planning Commission members have left the board recently, and one’s farewell was accompanied by a pointed letter offering suggestions to improve the commission’s processes. Which should matter to any Salt Laker, because the group is tasked with many of our city’s land-use decisions — from affordable housing to building heights. Former commissioner Andra Ghent joins host Ali Vallarta to share her thoughts on how she believes the group could be more effective. Apply to join the planning commission. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Could a Spicy Resignation Letter Lead to a Better Planning Commission? full City Cast Two SLC Planning Commission members have left the board recently, and one’s farewell was accompanied by a pointed letter offering suggestions to improve the commission’s processes. Which should matter to any Salt Laker, because the group is tasked with many of our city’s land-use decisions — from affordable housing to building heights. Former commissioner Andra Ghent joins host Ali Vallarta to share her thoughts on how she believes the group could be more effective. Apply to join the planning commission. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Two SLC Planning Commission members have left the board recently, and one’s farewell was accompanied by a pointed letter offering suggestions to improve the commission’s processes. Which should matter to any Salt Laker, because the group is tasked with many of our city’s land-use decisions — from affordable housing to building heights. Former commissioner Andra Ghent joins host Ali Vallarta to share her thoughts on how she believes the group could be more effective.


Apply to join the planning commission.


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]]> 1351 Your Guide to December in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Welcome to December, Salt Lake! From outdoor activities that don’t involve skiing to local Christmas markets and movie magic, host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have created a guide to the month in our charming, snow-capped city. Plus, tips for maintaining holiday sanity and managing family in town. Here are some of the events and places discussed: International Peace Gardens Panaderia Flores Microspikes Salt Lake Film Society’s holiday movie lineup Love Actually at the Utah Symphony The Elves at Gardner Village Christmas Street in Sugar House Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Sheridan Mordue, owner of Hip & Humble, about gift ideas for the hardest folks on your list to shop for. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to December in Salt Lake full City Cast Welcome to December, Salt Lake! From outdoor activities that don’t involve skiing to local Christmas markets and movie magic, host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have created a guide to the month in our charming, snow-capped city. Plus, tips for maintaining holiday sanity and managing family in town. Here are some of the events and places discussed: International Peace Gardens Panaderia Flores Microspikes Salt Lake Film Society’s holiday movie lineup Love Actually at the Utah Symphony The Elves at Gardner Village Christmas Street in Sugar House Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Sheridan Mordue, owner of Hip & Humble, about gift ideas for the hardest folks on your list to shop for. Learn more about the other sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery McGillis School Mattress Warehouse Welcome to December, Salt Lake! From outdoor activities that don’t involve skiing to local Christmas markets and movie magic, host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria have created a guide to the month in our charming, snow-capped city. Plus, tips for maintaining holiday sanity and managing family in town.


Here are some of the events and places discussed:


International Peace Gardens

Panaderia Flores

Microspikes

Salt Lake Film Society’s holiday movie lineup

Love Actually at the Utah Symphony

The Elves at Gardner Village

Christmas Street in Sugar House


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]]> 1685 Righting SLC’s Walkability Wrongs in a New City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Our state’s newest large-scale development, Utah City, will sit on the eastern shore of Utah Lake in Utah County. Seductive renderings brag about walkability, transit orientation, and high density — three of an urbanist's greatest pleasures. In the recurring theme of Salt Lakers leaving for the suburbs in search of density, host Ali Vallarta asks Utah City planner and “Walkable City” author Jeff Speck for his notes on Salt Lake’s streets. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse of Utah Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Righting SLC’s Walkability Wrongs in a New City full City Cast Our state’s newest large-scale development, Utah City, will sit on the eastern shore of Utah Lake in Utah County. Seductive renderings brag about walkability, transit orientation, and high density — three of an urbanist's greatest pleasures. In the recurring theme of Salt Lakers leaving for the suburbs in search of density, host Ali Vallarta asks Utah City planner and “Walkable City” author Jeff Speck for his notes on Salt Lake’s streets. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse of Utah Our state’s newest large-scale development, Utah City, will sit on the eastern shore of Utah Lake in Utah County. Seductive renderings brag about walkability, transit orientation, and high density — three of an urbanist's greatest pleasures. In the recurring theme of Salt Lakers leaving for the suburbs in search of density, host Ali Vallarta asks Utah City planner and “Walkable City” author Jeff Speck for his notes on Salt Lake’s streets.


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]]> 1299 Is Impeachment on the Menu for AG Sean Reyes? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ “Just who does Sean Reyes think he is?” That’s the question the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board is asking about Utah’s Republican attorney general — and legislators are trying to find the answer through an audit of Reyes’ office. State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, is one Republican who requested the report amid a flurry of unfavorable headlines that paint Reyes as someone who appears to want to do anything but be the attorney general. Weiler joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for appointing rather than electing the state’s top cop and weighs in on whether Reyes could be impeached. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery The McGillis School Mattress Warehouse of Utah Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Is Impeachment on the Menu for AG Sean Reyes? full City Cast “Just who does Sean Reyes think he is?” That’s the question the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board is asking about Utah’s Republican attorney general — and legislators are trying to find the answer through an audit of Reyes’ office. State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, is one Republican who requested the report amid a flurry of unfavorable headlines that paint Reyes as someone who appears to want to do anything but be the attorney general. Weiler joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for appointing rather than electing the state’s top cop and weighs in on whether Reyes could be impeached. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Harmons Grocery The McGillis School Mattress Warehouse of Utah “Just who does Sean Reyes think he is?” That’s the question the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board is asking about Utah’s Republican attorney general — and legislators are trying to find the answer through an audit of Reyes’ office. State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, is one Republican who requested the report amid a flurry of unfavorable headlines that paint Reyes as someone who appears to want to do anything but be the attorney general. Weiler joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for appointing rather than electing the state’s top cop and weighs in on whether Reyes could be impeached.


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]]> 1447 Olympic Transit Dreams, the AG’s Action Movie, and Screaming Maria https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Get ready to light the fire within again because Salt Lake City has been named the preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what that means for the next 10 years. Plus, Attorney General Sean Reyes wrote a scene for a movie about Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard that stars … himself? Or at least, someone who has his job, last name, and ambitions. As a note: The screenplay mentions sexual assault, so please take care while listening. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Sing along with Maria and the Sound of Music at the Broadway. Apply for a Brine Shrimp classroom grow kit by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Harmons Grocery  Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Olympic Transit Dreams, the AG’s Action Movie, and Screaming Maria full City Cast Get ready to light the fire within again because Salt Lake City has been named the preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what that means for the next 10 years. Plus, Attorney General Sean Reyes wrote a scene for a movie about Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard that stars … himself? Or at least, someone who has his job, last name, and ambitions. As a note: The screenplay mentions sexual assault, so please take care while listening. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Sing along with Maria and the Sound of Music at the Broadway. Apply for a Brine Shrimp classroom grow kit by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Harmons Grocery  Get ready to light the fire within again because Salt Lake City has been named the preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what that means for the next 10 years. Plus, Attorney General Sean Reyes wrote a scene for a movie about Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard that stars … himself? Or at least, someone who has his job, last name, and ambitions. As a note: The screenplay mentions sexual assault, so please take care while listening.


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]]> 1708 Cheap and Creative Kids Party Ideas Planning kids birthday parties can be difficult, especially around the holidays when money is already tight. So, let’s get creative! Salt Lake mom Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to give her best tips and tricks for throwing the ultimate kids birthday party this season and beyond — without breaking the bank.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Cheap and Creative Kids Party Ideas full City Cast Planning kids birthday parties can be difficult, especially around the holidays when money is already tight. So, let’s get creative! Salt Lake mom Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to give her best tips and tricks for throwing the ultimate kids birthday party this season and beyond — without breaking the bank.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Planning kids birthday parties can be difficult, especially around the holidays when money is already tight. So, let’s get creative! Salt Lake mom Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to give her best tips and tricks for throwing the ultimate kids birthday party this season and beyond — without breaking the bank. 


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]]> 1374 no Fake Islands and Real Revenge on Utah Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Just south of Salt Lake County lies Utah Lake, a freshwater body connected to Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River that you might know for its summer algal blooms. But beneath the pond scum lies a tale of back-room scheming and vengeance. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Leia Larsen has been digging into the muck around Lake Restoration Solutions’ islands project and shares her findings with host Ali Vallarta. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Fake Islands and Real Revenge on Utah Lake full City Cast Just south of Salt Lake County lies Utah Lake, a freshwater body connected to Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River that you might know for its summer algal blooms. But beneath the pond scum lies a tale of back-room scheming and vengeance. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Leia Larsen has been digging into the muck around Lake Restoration Solutions’ islands project and shares her findings with host Ali Vallarta. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Just south of Salt Lake County lies Utah Lake, a freshwater body connected to Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River that you might know for its summer algal blooms. But beneath the pond scum lies a tale of back-room scheming and vengeance. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Leia Larsen has been digging into the muck around Lake Restoration Solutions’ islands project and shares her findings with host Ali Vallarta.


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]]> 1227 How to Localize Your Giving Tuesday https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The end of the year provides a huge fundraising push for Utah nonprofits, and Giving Tuesday — today! — kickstarts the giving season. In a past life, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta was a nonprofit development director. She joins executive producer Emily Means to share the do’s and don’ts for charitable giving this season and maximizing your local impact with even just $5. Sign up for the 2024 Point-In-Time Count. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How to Localize Your Giving Tuesday full City Cast The end of the year provides a huge fundraising push for Utah nonprofits, and Giving Tuesday — today! — kickstarts the giving season. In a past life, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta was a nonprofit development director. She joins executive producer Emily Means to share the do’s and don’ts for charitable giving this season and maximizing your local impact with even just $5. Sign up for the 2024 Point-In-Time Count. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse The end of the year provides a huge fundraising push for Utah nonprofits, and Giving Tuesday — today! — kickstarts the giving season. In a past life, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta was a nonprofit development director. She joins executive producer Emily Means to share the do’s and don’ts for charitable giving this season and maximizing your local impact with even just $5.


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]]> 1417 Can Salt Lake Dream Up a Lesbian Bar? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake has been named one of the queerest cities in America, and yet, we have not one single lesbian bar! So how did we get here? Host Ali Vallarta asks born-and-bred Salt Laker Sarah Reale about the days of yore and — most importantly — the future we need to invest in. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Anne Olsen, community manager of The Shop Workspace, about how The Shop offers Salt Lake professionals more than just office space. Learn more about our other sponsors: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Can Salt Lake Dream Up a Lesbian Bar? full City Cast Salt Lake has been named one of the queerest cities in America, and yet, we have not one single lesbian bar! So how did we get here? Host Ali Vallarta asks born-and-bred Salt Laker Sarah Reale about the days of yore and — most importantly — the future we need to invest in. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Anne Olsen, community manager of The Shop Workspace, about how The Shop offers Salt Lake professionals more than just office space. Learn more about our other sponsors: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse Salt Lake has been named one of the queerest cities in America, and yet, we have not one single lesbian bar! So how did we get here? Host Ali Vallarta asks born-and-bred Salt Laker Sarah Reale about the days of yore and — most importantly — the future we need to invest in.


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]]> 1473 no Election Results, Proposed School Closures, and Local Nog https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the morning after Election Day following an extra long election cycle, and the results are in — some of them, anyway. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we know so far about the outcomes for Utah’s second congressional district and Salt Lake City municipal races. Plus, the Salt Lake City School District is recommending four elementary schools for closure. What do the outcomes tell us? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Mattress Warehouse Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Election Results, Proposed School Closures, and Local Nog full City Cast It’s the morning after Election Day following an extra long election cycle, and the results are in — some of them, anyway. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we know so far about the outcomes for Utah’s second congressional district and Salt Lake City municipal races. Plus, the Salt Lake City School District is recommending four elementary schools for closure. What do the outcomes tell us? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Mattress Warehouse It’s the morning after Election Day following an extra long election cycle, and the results are in — some of them, anyway. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we know so far about the outcomes for Utah’s second congressional district and Salt Lake City municipal races. Plus, the Salt Lake City School District is recommending four elementary schools for closure. What do the outcomes tell us?


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]]> 1651 Salt Lake Political Nepo Babies You Should Know https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The term “nepo baby” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — has become a cultural buzzword. You surely could name some celebrity nepo babies, like Zoë Kravitz and Sofia Coppola. But for some families, politics is the family business. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area political leaders and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Mattress Warehouse Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake Political Nepo Babies You Should Know full City Cast The term “nepo baby” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — has become a cultural buzzword. You surely could name some celebrity nepo babies, like Zoë Kravitz and Sofia Coppola. But for some families, politics is the family business. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area political leaders and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Mattress Warehouse The term “nepo baby” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism — has become a cultural buzzword. You surely could name some celebrity nepo babies, like Zoë Kravitz and Sofia Coppola. But for some families, politics is the family business. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore the family trees of four Salt Lake-area political leaders and the parents or spouses who helped pave their way.


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]]> 1794 Should Salt Lakers Be Pursuing Tech Jobs? One year after the Christmas tech layoffs of 2022, we hoped things would be better. But Utah-based real estate business Homie and survey company Qualtrics recently made big staffing cuts, so how healthy is our tech industry? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sunny Washington, co-founder of Utah Tech Leads and CEO of Seer, if Utahns should be wary of this sector. Plus, she explains why a slump may actually be the best time to raise capital.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Anne Olsen, community manager of The Shop Workspace, about how The Shop offers Salt Lake professionals more than just office space. Learn more about our other sponsors: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Should Salt Lakers Be Pursuing Tech Jobs? full City Cast One year after the Christmas tech layoffs of 2022, we hoped things would be better. But Utah-based real estate business Homie and survey company Qualtrics recently made big staffing cuts, so how healthy is our tech industry? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sunny Washington, co-founder of Utah Tech Leads and CEO of Seer, if Utahns should be wary of this sector. Plus, she explains why a slump may actually be the best time to raise capital.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This episode features a sponsored interview with Anne Olsen, community manager of The Shop Workspace, about how The Shop offers Salt Lake professionals more than just office space. Learn more about our other sponsors: Tecovas at City Creek Mattress Warehouse One year after the Christmas tech layoffs of 2022, we hoped things would be better. But Utah-based real estate business Homie and survey company Qualtrics recently made big staffing cuts, so how healthy is our tech industry? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sunny Washington, co-founder of Utah Tech Leads and CEO of Seer, if Utahns should be wary of this sector. Plus, she explains why a slump may actually be the best time to raise capital. 


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]]> 1617 no New Speaker, New Union, and Doing Right by Joe Hill Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number in your phone right now. Ali and executive producer Emily Means discuss expectations for Schultz heading into the next legislative session. Plus, unionizing is afoot among University of Utah Health workers, which is perfect timing as a memorial for labor activist Joe Hill is about to be unveiled in Sugar House Park. Learn more about labor activist and songwriter Joe Hill ahead of the monument unveiling in Sugar House Park.  Laura Tohe, author of No Parole Today, gives a free virtual lecture on Navajo Code Talkers at Arizona State University. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 New Speaker, New Union, and Doing Right by Joe Hill full City Cast Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number in your phone right now. Ali and executive producer Emily Means discuss expectations for Schultz heading into the next legislative session. Plus, unionizing is afoot among University of Utah Health workers, which is perfect timing as a memorial for labor activist Joe Hill is about to be unveiled in Sugar House Park. Learn more about labor activist and songwriter Joe Hill ahead of the monument unveiling in Sugar House Park.  Laura Tohe, author of No Parole Today, gives a free virtual lecture on Navajo Code Talkers at Arizona State University. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number in your phone right now. Ali and executive producer Emily Means discuss expectations for Schultz heading into the next legislative session. Plus, unionizing is afoot among University of Utah Health workers, which is perfect timing as a memorial for labor activist Joe Hill is about to be unveiled in Sugar House Park.

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]]> 1926 no Wait, Is Daybreak Cool? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake Bees are moving to Daybreak, a master-planned community in South Jordan. And while a lot of Salt Lakers scoffed at this decision, recent data shows that 56% of urban Utahns desire more planned living. Daybreak resident Samora Magadla recently won the lottery and decided it was the place to put down roots, which has host Ali Vallarta asking: Is Daybreak cool? Become a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Wait, Is Daybreak Cool? full City Cast The Salt Lake Bees are moving to Daybreak, a master-planned community in South Jordan. And while a lot of Salt Lakers scoffed at this decision, recent data shows that 56% of urban Utahns desire more planned living. Daybreak resident Samora Magadla recently won the lottery and decided it was the place to put down roots, which has host Ali Vallarta asking: Is Daybreak cool? Become a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse The Salt Lake Bees are moving to Daybreak, a master-planned community in South Jordan. And while a lot of Salt Lakers scoffed at this decision, recent data shows that 56% of urban Utahns desire more planned living. Daybreak resident Samora Magadla recently won the lottery and decided it was the place to put down roots, which has host Ali Vallarta asking: Is Daybreak cool?


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]]> 1448 Tale of Two Mayors: a Contentious Race Wraps Up The campaign season for Salt Lake City mayor has felt longer than it had any right to be, including about a dozen debates with the candidates. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day, executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss takeaways from the debates and some final musings before voters decide who will lead our city.  Why would the Utah Jazz leave Salt Lake City? KUER’s guide to the Ogden mayoral candidates. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Tale of Two Mayors: a Contentious Race Wraps Up full City Cast The campaign season for Salt Lake City mayor has felt longer than it had any right to be, including about a dozen debates with the candidates. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day, executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss takeaways from the debates and some final musings before voters decide who will lead our city.  Why would the Utah Jazz leave Salt Lake City? KUER’s guide to the Ogden mayoral candidates. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse The campaign season for Salt Lake City mayor has felt longer than it had any right to be, including about a dozen debates with the candidates. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day, executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss takeaways from the debates and some final musings before voters decide who will lead our city. 


Why would the Utah Jazz leave Salt Lake City?

KUER’s guide to the Ogden mayoral candidates.


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]]> 1493 Should Salt Lake Be Hosting the 2034 Olympics? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah is now the only bidder for the 2034 Winter Olympics, which has some outlets reporting that it’s almost certain Salt Lake City will be awarded the games (again). But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. Sign up for our Green Loop Walking Tour on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. This episode originally aired on April 25, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Should Salt Lake Be Hosting the 2034 Olympics? full City Cast Utah is now the only bidder for the 2034 Winter Olympics, which has some outlets reporting that it’s almost certain Salt Lake City will be awarded the games (again). But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. Sign up for our Green Loop Walking Tour on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. This episode originally aired on April 25, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Mattress Warehouse Utah is now the only bidder for the 2034 Winter Olympics, which has some outlets reporting that it’s almost certain Salt Lake City will be awarded the games (again). But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city.


Sign up for our Green Loop Walking Tour on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m.


This episode originally aired on April 25, 2023.


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]]> 1352 What Makes a Local Coffee Shop Great? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We crave more third spaces in this city — but our local coffeehouses do a damn good job! Host Ali Vallarta asks local cafetero Alonso Reyna Rivarola what makes a café worth spending hours in, and why coffee shops have become an important safe space for a lot of locals. Plus, where can you get a hot cuppa after 6 p.m.? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What Makes a Local Coffee Shop Great? full City Cast We crave more third spaces in this city — but our local coffeehouses do a damn good job! Host Ali Vallarta asks local cafetero Alonso Reyna Rivarola what makes a café worth spending hours in, and why coffee shops have become an important safe space for a lot of locals. Plus, where can you get a hot cuppa after 6 p.m.? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall We crave more third spaces in this city — but our local coffeehouses do a damn good job! Host Ali Vallarta asks local cafetero Alonso Reyna Rivarola what makes a café worth spending hours in, and why coffee shops have become an important safe space for a lot of locals. Plus, where can you get a hot cuppa after 6 p.m.?


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]]> 1114 Essential Oils Diplomacy, Sexy Calendars, and Savory Donuts https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We’re taking a break from election coverage to talk about two scandals that boggled our brains this week. One involves essential oils and the other a sexy calendar — we couldn’t make this up if we tried. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories, plus share their picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Mick Gee, head of school for Rowland Hall, about the Salt Lake City-based school’s approach to education for preschool through 12th grade students. Learn more at an admission tour.  Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Essential Oils Diplomacy, Sexy Calendars, and Savory Donuts full City Cast We’re taking a break from election coverage to talk about two scandals that boggled our brains this week. One involves essential oils and the other a sexy calendar — we couldn’t make this up if we tried. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories, plus share their picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall At the end of the episode, we have a short conversation with Mick Gee, head of school for Rowland Hall, about the Salt Lake City-based school’s approach to education for preschool through 12th grade students. Learn more at an admission tour.  We’re taking a break from election coverage to talk about two scandals that boggled our brains this week. One involves essential oils and the other a sexy calendar — we couldn’t make this up if we tried. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories, plus share their picks of the week.


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]]> 1987 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Erin Mendenhall on Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most urgent issues, and the topic has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race. Earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the final part of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, and how she views the city’s role in problem solving. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context.  Yesterday, former mayor Rocky Anderson gave his take on homelessness, and on Tuesday, candidate Michael Valentine shared his perspective. Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing? What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan? How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Erin Mendenhall on Homelessness full City Cast Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most urgent issues, and the topic has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race. Earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the final part of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, and how she views the city’s role in problem solving. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context.  Yesterday, former mayor Rocky Anderson gave his take on homelessness, and on Tuesday, candidate Michael Valentine shared his perspective. Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing? What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan? How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most urgent issues, and the topic has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race. Earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the final part of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, and how she views the city’s role in problem solving. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context. 


Yesterday, former mayor Rocky Anderson gave his take on homelessness, and on Tuesday, candidate Michael Valentine shared his perspective.


Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing?

What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan?

How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis.


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]]> 2855 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson on Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context.  Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing? What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan? How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson on Homelessness full City Cast The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context.  Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing? What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan? How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context. 


Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode. 


Should SLC abandon shelters for permanent supportive housing?

What’s in Salt Lake City’s new housing plan?

How new incentives can help SLC’s housing crisis.


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]]> 2356 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Michael Valentine on Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. With Election Day about two weeks out, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means are revisiting and analyzing our conversations with each of the candidates, starting with Michael Valentine.  Find out more about Salt Lake City’s temporary shelter community. Learn about Denver’s sanctioned camping program.  Could the SLC mayor declare a state of emergency around homelessness?  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Michael Valentine on Homelessness full City Cast The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. With Election Day about two weeks out, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means are revisiting and analyzing our conversations with each of the candidates, starting with Michael Valentine.  Find out more about Salt Lake City’s temporary shelter community. Learn about Denver’s sanctioned camping program.  Could the SLC mayor declare a state of emergency around homelessness?  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. With Election Day about two weeks out, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means are revisiting and analyzing our conversations with each of the candidates, starting with Michael Valentine. 


Find out more about Salt Lake City’s temporary shelter community.

Learn about Denver’s sanctioned camping program. 

Could the SLC mayor declare a state of emergency around homelessness? 


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]]> 1900 Will the Ski Bus Suck Less This Winter? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This past winter, ski bus service up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons really sucked. With opening day at the resorts fast approaching, what can winter recreators expect this season? Russ Fox, director of planning at the Utah Transit Authority, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about improvements, so you’re (hopefully) not left waiting at a bus stop in a blizzard.  UTA’s guide on riding the ski bus this season.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Will the Ski Bus Suck Less This Winter? full City Cast This past winter, ski bus service up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons really sucked. With opening day at the resorts fast approaching, what can winter recreators expect this season? Russ Fox, director of planning at the Utah Transit Authority, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about improvements, so you’re (hopefully) not left waiting at a bus stop in a blizzard.  UTA’s guide on riding the ski bus this season.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall This past winter, ski bus service up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons really sucked. With opening day at the resorts fast approaching, what can winter recreators expect this season? Russ Fox, director of planning at the Utah Transit Authority, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about improvements, so you’re (hopefully) not left waiting at a bus stop in a blizzard. 


UTA’s guide on riding the ski bus this season. 


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]]> 1170 Do Political Endorsements Matter? Green Loop Update, and a New Coffee Shop https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Election Day is a couple weeks away, and candidates are making their last-ditch efforts to convince you to vote for them. But can their endorsers convince you? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to ponder how much political endorsements really matter in an election. Plus, they share municipal news about community funding for arts and culture programming and a permanent Green Loop as well as their picks of the week. Learn more about ranked choice voting. Apply for an ACE grant funding through Dec. 1. Provide feedback on the Green Loop draft design through Nov. 30. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Do Political Endorsements Matter? Green Loop Update, and a New Coffee Shop full City Cast Election Day is a couple weeks away, and candidates are making their last-ditch efforts to convince you to vote for them. But can their endorsers convince you? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to ponder how much political endorsements really matter in an election. Plus, they share municipal news about community funding for arts and culture programming and a permanent Green Loop as well as their picks of the week. Learn more about ranked choice voting. Apply for an ACE grant funding through Dec. 1. Provide feedback on the Green Loop draft design through Nov. 30. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Election Day is a couple weeks away, and candidates are making their last-ditch efforts to convince you to vote for them. But can their endorsers convince you? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to ponder how much political endorsements really matter in an election. Plus, they share municipal news about community funding for arts and culture programming and a permanent Green Loop as well as their picks of the week.


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]]> 1648 Why Salt Lakers Should Visit Boise https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise? Really?” But lead producer Emily Means just visited for the first time — for her mini honeymoon, of all occasions — and absolutely loved it. She joins City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on food recommendations, tractors, and more. Plus, should Salt Lake be a little more like Boise? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Salt Lakers Should Visit Boise full City Cast Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise? Really?” But lead producer Emily Means just visited for the first time — for her mini honeymoon, of all occasions — and absolutely loved it. She joins City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on food recommendations, tractors, and more. Plus, should Salt Lake be a little more like Boise? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise? Really?” But lead producer Emily Means just visited for the first time — for her mini honeymoon, of all occasions — and absolutely loved it. She joins City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on food recommendations, tractors, and more. Plus, should Salt Lake be a little more like Boise?


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]]> 1191 Your Guide to November in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ November can seem like just a runway month to the holiday season. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta are here to convince you to make the most of this month. They share their best bets for November, from nailing your Friendsgiving to local ideas for homebodies. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Workshop SLC Salt Lake Pottery Ballet West Utah Symphony Clever Cucumber Sugar House Craft & Create Día de Muertos Cumbia Party at Alibi Wild Turkeys Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to November in Salt Lake full City Cast November can seem like just a runway month to the holiday season. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta are here to convince you to make the most of this month. They share their best bets for November, from nailing your Friendsgiving to local ideas for homebodies. Here are some of the events and places discussed: Workshop SLC Salt Lake Pottery Ballet West Utah Symphony Clever Cucumber Sugar House Craft & Create Día de Muertos Cumbia Party at Alibi Wild Turkeys Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School November can seem like just a runway month to the holiday season. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta are here to convince you to make the most of this month. They share their best bets for November, from nailing your Friendsgiving to local ideas for homebodies.


Here are some of the events and places discussed:

Workshop SLC

Salt Lake Pottery

Ballet West

Utah Symphony

Clever Cucumber

Sugar House Craft & Create

Día de Muertos Cumbia Party at Alibi

Wild Turkeys


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]]> 1312 Ranked Choice Voting, Explained https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ So you’ve received your ballot for Salt Lake City’s municipal elections, and it just might be your first time using ranked choice voting. Now what? Salt Lake City Elections Management Coordinator Olivia Hoge joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to ranked choice ballots, so you can successfully cast your vote this election season.  Dates, deadlines, and more helpful information for the General Election. Get more information about Salt Lake City’s ranked choice voting system.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Ranked Choice Voting, Explained full City Cast So you’ve received your ballot for Salt Lake City’s municipal elections, and it just might be your first time using ranked choice voting. Now what? Salt Lake City Elections Management Coordinator Olivia Hoge joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to ranked choice ballots, so you can successfully cast your vote this election season.  Dates, deadlines, and more helpful information for the General Election. Get more information about Salt Lake City’s ranked choice voting system.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Epic Brewing The McGillis School So you’ve received your ballot for Salt Lake City’s municipal elections, and it just might be your first time using ranked choice voting. Now what? Salt Lake City Elections Management Coordinator Olivia Hoge joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to ranked choice ballots, so you can successfully cast your vote this election season. 


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]]> 847 Could the Jazz Leave Downtown SLC? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Besides the Utah Jazz’s defeat in their first home game of the season, things seem to be looking up for Jazz fans. The team is wearing purple, they’re playing at the Delta Center again — good signs all around. Except for a rumor that has us on edge: Could the Jazz someday leave Salt Lake City for the ‘burbs? Host Ali Vallarta has been looking for answers and shares her speculations and findings with lead producer Emily Means. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Center Epic Brewing The McGillis School Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Could the Jazz Leave Downtown SLC? full City Cast Besides the Utah Jazz’s defeat in their first home game of the season, things seem to be looking up for Jazz fans. The team is wearing purple, they’re playing at the Delta Center again — good signs all around. Except for a rumor that has us on edge: Could the Jazz someday leave Salt Lake City for the ‘burbs? Host Ali Vallarta has been looking for answers and shares her speculations and findings with lead producer Emily Means. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Center Epic Brewing The McGillis School Besides the Utah Jazz’s defeat in their first home game of the season, things seem to be looking up for Jazz fans. The team is wearing purple, they’re playing at the Delta Center again — good signs all around. Except for a rumor that has us on edge: Could the Jazz someday leave Salt Lake City for the ‘burbs? Host Ali Vallarta has been looking for answers and shares her speculations and findings with lead producer Emily Means.


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]]> 1559 Will Salt Lake County’s Budget Ever Be Sexy? Whale-a-thon, and City Creek Closures https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What’s in Salt Lake County’s budget? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down Mayor Jenny Wilson’s proposal. Plus, four heroes ran an entire marathon around the 9th and 9th whale, tricks for avoiding the wait at Urgent Care, and City Creek Canyon closures. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Will Salt Lake County’s Budget Ever Be Sexy? Whale-a-thon, and City Creek Closures full City Cast What’s in Salt Lake County’s budget? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down Mayor Jenny Wilson’s proposal. Plus, four heroes ran an entire marathon around the 9th and 9th whale, tricks for avoiding the wait at Urgent Care, and City Creek Canyon closures. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall What’s in Salt Lake County’s budget? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down Mayor Jenny Wilson’s proposal. Plus, four heroes ran an entire marathon around the 9th and 9th whale, tricks for avoiding the wait at Urgent Care, and City Creek Canyon closures.


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]]> 1804 Why Salt Lake Goes Hard for Halloween https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is Barbieland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Salt Lake Goes Hard for Halloween full City Cast It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is Barbieland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween. Twelve-foot-tall skeletons grace Sugar House neighborhoods, Daybreak is Barbieland, and Utahns are hyped for scary season. Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why Utah goes so hard for Halloween.


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]]> 1364 What People Get Wrong About Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are a lot of assumptions about Utah and the people who live here, but only a few of them are true. KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Center Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What People Get Wrong About Utah full City Cast There are a lot of assumptions about Utah and the people who live here, but only a few of them are true. KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Center There are a lot of assumptions about Utah and the people who live here, but only a few of them are true. KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them. 


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]]> 1605 Why Good Neighbors Carry Naloxone https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Medical Director of Utah Naloxone Dr. Jennifer Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them. This episode originally aired on April 12, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Tecovas Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Good Neighbors Carry Naloxone full City Cast Medical Director of Utah Naloxone Dr. Jennifer Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them. This episode originally aired on April 12, 2022. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Tecovas Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Medical Director of Utah Naloxone Dr. Jennifer Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them.


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]]> 1040 What Can SLC Learn From Denver’s Sanctioned Camps? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In September, Salt Lake City and state officials announced the site of the state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp at 300 S. and 600 W. in downtown SLC. And though details are still being ironed out, one city council member has said they’re looking to Denver’s sanctioned camping program for inspiration. Host Ali Vallarta asks Denverite homelessness reporter Kyle Harris what lessons Salt Lake can learn from Colorado and the successes and challenges we should come to expect. “How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose” by City Cast Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What Can SLC Learn From Denver’s Sanctioned Camps? full City Cast In September, Salt Lake City and state officials announced the site of the state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp at 300 S. and 600 W. in downtown SLC. And though details are still being ironed out, one city council member has said they’re looking to Denver’s sanctioned camping program for inspiration. Host Ali Vallarta asks Denverite homelessness reporter Kyle Harris what lessons Salt Lake can learn from Colorado and the successes and challenges we should come to expect. “How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose” by City Cast Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In September, Salt Lake City and state officials announced the site of the state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp at 300 S. and 600 W. in downtown SLC. And though details are still being ironed out, one city council member has said they’re looking to Denver’s sanctioned camping program for inspiration. Host Ali Vallarta asks Denverite homelessness reporter Kyle Harris what lessons Salt Lake can learn from Colorado and the successes and challenges we should come to expect.


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]]> 1489 Winter Homelessness Plans, Reworking Downtown, and Local Dracula https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Temperatures are dropping and people want to know — what’s Salt Lake’s winter homelessness plan? Plus, is downtown getting a makeover? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the news and share their picks of the week. Volunteer with Unsheltered Utah this weekend. Learn more about the Point in Time Count, and sign up to volunteer in January 2024. Choose a proposal for downtown Main Street and 100 S. — take the survey! Get tickets to Utah Symphony/Opera, and Ballet West perform “Dracula.” Eat dinner at Kafe Mamai in downtown SLC.   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Winter Homelessness Plans, Reworking Downtown, and Local Dracula full City Cast Temperatures are dropping and people want to know — what’s Salt Lake’s winter homelessness plan? Plus, is downtown getting a makeover? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the news and share their picks of the week. Volunteer with Unsheltered Utah this weekend. Learn more about the Point in Time Count, and sign up to volunteer in January 2024. Choose a proposal for downtown Main Street and 100 S. — take the survey! Get tickets to Utah Symphony/Opera, and Ballet West perform “Dracula.” Eat dinner at Kafe Mamai in downtown SLC.   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Temperatures are dropping and people want to know — what’s Salt Lake’s winter homelessness plan? Plus, is downtown getting a makeover? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the news and share their picks of the week.


Volunteer with Unsheltered Utah this weekend.

Learn more about the Point in Time Count, and sign up to volunteer in January 2024.

Choose a proposal for downtown Main Street and 100 S. — take the survey!

Get tickets to Utah Symphony/Opera, and Ballet West perform “Dracula.”

Eat dinner at Kafe Mamai in downtown SLC.

 

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]]> 2018 It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. What Now? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We never thought we’d see the day when it’s more cost-effective to rent than buy a house, but here we are. Deseret News reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how renting pencils out better than buying in Utah’s current housing market, and Ali asks what that means for the American dream. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. What Now? full City Cast We never thought we’d see the day when it’s more cost-effective to rent than buy a house, but here we are. Deseret News reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how renting pencils out better than buying in Utah’s current housing market, and Ali asks what that means for the American dream. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We never thought we’d see the day when it’s more cost-effective to rent than buy a house, but here we are. Deseret News reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how renting pencils out better than buying in Utah’s current housing market, and Ali asks what that means for the American dream.


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]]> 1366 Why Utah Is the Future of Black Banking https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are 18 Black-owned banks left across the entire United States, and one of them is now in Holladay. Host Ali Vallarta asks Redemption Bank’s chairman and CEO Ashley Bell why the only Black-owned bank in the Mountain West will be in Utah — and what its $78 million NFL deal means for Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Utah Is the Future of Black Banking full City Cast There are 18 Black-owned banks left across the entire United States, and one of them is now in Holladay. Host Ali Vallarta asks Redemption Bank’s chairman and CEO Ashley Bell why the only Black-owned bank in the Mountain West will be in Utah — and what its $78 million NFL deal means for Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There are 18 Black-owned banks left across the entire United States, and one of them is now in Holladay. Host Ali Vallarta asks Redemption Bank’s chairman and CEO Ashley Bell why the only Black-owned bank in the Mountain West will be in Utah — and what its $78 million NFL deal means for Salt Lake.


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]]> 1149 You Asked, We Answered: Funeral Potatoes, Bar Deals, and Visiting Parents https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What are funeral potatoes? What’s Salt Lake’s best bar deal? Where should you take your parents when they visit? It’s our first mailbag show, and you sent us some excellent questions. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 You Asked, We Answered: Funeral Potatoes, Bar Deals, and Visiting Parents full City Cast What are funeral potatoes? What’s Salt Lake’s best bar deal? Where should you take your parents when they visit? It’s our first mailbag show, and you sent us some excellent questions. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. What are funeral potatoes? What’s Salt Lake’s best bar deal? Where should you take your parents when they visit? It’s our first mailbag show, and you sent us some excellent questions. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them.


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]]> 1604 How Astra Tower Is Changing Downtown SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The final steel beam has graced Astra Tower, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it all mean? Host Ali Vallarta asks local realtor Mitch Finlinson how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or worse. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Astra Tower Is Changing Downtown SLC full City Cast The final steel beam has graced Astra Tower, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it all mean? Host Ali Vallarta asks local realtor Mitch Finlinson how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or worse. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The final steel beam has graced Astra Tower, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it all mean? Host Ali Vallarta asks local realtor Mitch Finlinson how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or worse.


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]]> 1407 How Should Utah Grow? I-15 Expansion, and the OG X Wifes Place https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Survey says: We’re done griping about our growth and want to find smart ways to guide it instead. The Governor’s Office released results from the Guiding Our Growth survey this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the findings on housing, transportation, water, and open space. Plus, they share their picks of the week. Public comment for the I-15 expansion is open now through Nov. 13. You can also attend a series of open houses on the proposal. The next one is virtual on Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Should Utah Grow? I-15 Expansion, and the OG X Wifes Place full City Cast Survey says: We’re done griping about our growth and want to find smart ways to guide it instead. The Governor’s Office released results from the Guiding Our Growth survey this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the findings on housing, transportation, water, and open space. Plus, they share their picks of the week. Public comment for the I-15 expansion is open now through Nov. 13. You can also attend a series of open houses on the proposal. The next one is virtual on Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Survey says: We’re done griping about our growth and want to find smart ways to guide it instead. The Governor’s Office released results from the Guiding Our Growth survey this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the findings on housing, transportation, water, and open space. Plus, they share their picks of the week.


Public comment for the I-15 expansion is open now through Nov. 13. You can also attend a series of open houses on the proposal. The next one is virtual on Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.


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]]> 1950 A Utah Astronomer’s Guide to the Annular Eclipse https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Are you ready for the annular eclipse? On Saturday, Oct. 14, the sun will appear in the sky like a “ring of fire,” and southern Utah will be right in its path. The cosmic event will surely draw huge crowds, and Torrey Mayor Mickey Wright says his town is gearing up for a massive wave of visitors. Mayor Wright — who is also an astronomer — joins host Ali Vallarta to give us an astronomy lesson and share tips for safely enjoying the eclipse. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Utah Astronomer’s Guide to the Annular Eclipse full City Cast Are you ready for the annular eclipse? On Saturday, Oct. 14, the sun will appear in the sky like a “ring of fire,” and southern Utah will be right in its path. The cosmic event will surely draw huge crowds, and Torrey Mayor Mickey Wright says his town is gearing up for a massive wave of visitors. Mayor Wright — who is also an astronomer — joins host Ali Vallarta to give us an astronomy lesson and share tips for safely enjoying the eclipse. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Are you ready for the annular eclipse? On Saturday, Oct. 14, the sun will appear in the sky like a “ring of fire,” and southern Utah will be right in its path. The cosmic event will surely draw huge crowds, and Torrey Mayor Mickey Wright says his town is gearing up for a massive wave of visitors. Mayor Wright — who is also an astronomer — joins host Ali Vallarta to give us an astronomy lesson and share tips for safely enjoying the eclipse.


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]]> 748 Why Do Neighborhood Boundaries Matter? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods are far from identical — just ask the staunch defenders of their boundaries. But is it a real problem, or a realtor’s problem? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why we should care where our neighborhood starts and ends.  This episode originally aired Feb. 8, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Do Neighborhood Boundaries Matter? full City Cast Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods are far from identical — just ask the staunch defenders of their boundaries. But is it a real problem, or a realtor’s problem? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why we should care where our neighborhood starts and ends.  This episode originally aired Feb. 8, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods are far from identical — just ask the staunch defenders of their boundaries. But is it a real problem, or a realtor’s problem? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why we should care where our neighborhood starts and ends. 


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]]> 1164 How New Incentives Could Help SLC’s Housing Crisis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ According to Salt Lake City’s housing dashboard, we’re currently short about 18,000 affordable housing units. So the City Council is exploring a slate of code changes and incentives to encourage affordable housing developments in every part of our city — not just the west side. From skyscrapers to density and fourplexes, SLC Council Chair Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how these ideas could translate to results and whether he thinks they will. A public hearing for the affordable housing incentives is scheduled for the City Council’s formal meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Learn more about what’s being proposed. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How New Incentives Could Help SLC’s Housing Crisis full City Cast According to Salt Lake City’s housing dashboard, we’re currently short about 18,000 affordable housing units. So the City Council is exploring a slate of code changes and incentives to encourage affordable housing developments in every part of our city — not just the west side. From skyscrapers to density and fourplexes, SLC Council Chair Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how these ideas could translate to results and whether he thinks they will. A public hearing for the affordable housing incentives is scheduled for the City Council’s formal meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Learn more about what’s being proposed. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. According to Salt Lake City’s housing dashboard, we’re currently short about 18,000 affordable housing units. So the City Council is exploring a slate of code changes and incentives to encourage affordable housing developments in every part of our city — not just the west side. From skyscrapers to density and fourplexes, SLC Council Chair Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how these ideas could translate to results and whether he thinks they will.


A public hearing for the affordable housing incentives is scheduled for the City Council’s formal meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Learn more about what’s being proposed.


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]]> 1219 Who Can Afford Salt Lake, In-N-Out vs. the Vision, and a $7.9 Million Roof https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units — and, just in time for Halloween, it’s frightening! He and host Ali Vallarta discuss how it all relates to an inflammatory text from one Salt Lake City Council candidate. Plus, producer Ivana Martinez lends ears to Ali’s big feelings™ about South Salt Lake’s proposed In-N-Out and to share picks of the week. Get tickets to Las Espookys Hispanic Heritage Month drag show at Metro Music Hall. Do you want to be a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake? We’ve been publishing a daily podcast and newsletter for almost two years, bringing you useful interviews with mayoral candidates and deep dives into important subjects like how to save the Great Salt Lake and the best bars for unwinding. Consider joining to support our work, plus get an ad-free version of the podcast for as little as $8 per month. Learn more and sign up today at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Who Can Afford Salt Lake, In-N-Out vs. the Vision, and a $7.9 Million Roof full City Cast Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units — and, just in time for Halloween, it’s frightening! He and host Ali Vallarta discuss how it all relates to an inflammatory text from one Salt Lake City Council candidate. Plus, producer Ivana Martinez lends ears to Ali’s big feelings™ about South Salt Lake’s proposed In-N-Out and to share picks of the week. Get tickets to Las Espookys Hispanic Heritage Month drag show at Metro Music Hall. Do you want to be a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake? We’ve been publishing a daily podcast and newsletter for almost two years, bringing you useful interviews with mayoral candidates and deep dives into important subjects like how to save the Great Salt Lake and the best bars for unwinding. Consider joining to support our work, plus get an ad-free version of the podcast for as little as $8 per month. Learn more and sign up today at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units — and, just in time for Halloween, it’s frightening! He and host Ali Vallarta discuss how it all relates to an inflammatory text from one Salt Lake City Council candidate. Plus, producer Ivana Martinez lends ears to Ali’s big feelings™ about South Salt Lake’s proposed In-N-Out and to share picks of the week.


Get tickets to Las Espookys Hispanic Heritage Month drag show at Metro Music Hall.


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]]> 1908 Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In 2018, the state of Utah was awarded three Michelin Stars. But the prestigious travel award is often associated with culinary excellence, and, on that front, Utah restaurants have not been awarded a single star! Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing, and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars full City Cast In 2018, the state of Utah was awarded three Michelin Stars. But the prestigious travel award is often associated with culinary excellence, and, on that front, Utah restaurants have not been awarded a single star! Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing, and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In 2018, the state of Utah was awarded three Michelin Stars. But the prestigious travel award is often associated with culinary excellence, and, on that front, Utah restaurants have not been awarded a single star! Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing, and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list.


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]]> 1172 One Unexpected Reason the Tim Ballard Scandal Matters https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are a lot of layers to the bombshell news surrounding Utahn Tim Ballard and his anti-human trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad. There’s the public rebuke by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; allegations of sexual misconduct against Ballard; a psychic providing intel for rescue missions; and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ connections to Ballard.  But beneath all the juicy details, there’s a lesson about doing good in our communities. Cassie Bingham, assistant director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about hero worship and how we can all be more thoughtful about social causes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 One Unexpected Reason the Tim Ballard Scandal Matters full City Cast There are a lot of layers to the bombshell news surrounding Utahn Tim Ballard and his anti-human trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad. There’s the public rebuke by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; allegations of sexual misconduct against Ballard; a psychic providing intel for rescue missions; and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ connections to Ballard.  But beneath all the juicy details, there’s a lesson about doing good in our communities. Cassie Bingham, assistant director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about hero worship and how we can all be more thoughtful about social causes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There are a lot of layers to the bombshell news surrounding Utahn Tim Ballard and his anti-human trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad. There’s the public rebuke by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; allegations of sexual misconduct against Ballard; a psychic providing intel for rescue missions; and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ connections to Ballard. 


But beneath all the juicy details, there’s a lesson about doing good in our communities. Cassie Bingham, assistant director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about hero worship and how we can all be more thoughtful about social causes.


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]]> 1396 SLC School District Answers Our Questions About School Closures https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the remainder as it faces nearly a decade of declining enrollment. As Salt Lake reels over this decision making process, host Ali Vallarta asks SLC Schools Communications Director Yándary Chatwin some of our most burning questions. Like, whose opinion matters most in this process? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 SLC School District Answers Our Questions About School Closures full City Cast The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the remainder as it faces nearly a decade of declining enrollment. As Salt Lake reels over this decision making process, host Ali Vallarta asks SLC Schools Communications Director Yándary Chatwin some of our most burning questions. Like, whose opinion matters most in this process? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the remainder as it faces nearly a decade of declining enrollment. As Salt Lake reels over this decision making process, host Ali Vallarta asks SLC Schools Communications Director Yándary Chatwin some of our most burning questions. Like, whose opinion matters most in this process?


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]]> 1506 The Big Idea to Drain Lake Powell https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lake Powell is a favorite summer destination for Salt Lakers, but the Colorado River water crisis is begging the question: Do we need to drain Lake Powell and decommission Glen Canyon Dam? Luke Runyon, co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the proposal and make the case for why Salt Lakers should be invested in the fate of the Colorado River. Listen to Thirst Gap: Learning to live with less on the Colorado River. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Big Idea to Drain Lake Powell full City Cast Lake Powell is a favorite summer destination for Salt Lakers, but the Colorado River water crisis is begging the question: Do we need to drain Lake Powell and decommission Glen Canyon Dam? Luke Runyon, co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the proposal and make the case for why Salt Lakers should be invested in the fate of the Colorado River. Listen to Thirst Gap: Learning to live with less on the Colorado River. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Lake Powell is a favorite summer destination for Salt Lakers, but the Colorado River water crisis is begging the question: Do we need to drain Lake Powell and decommission Glen Canyon Dam? Luke Runyon, co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the proposal and make the case for why Salt Lakers should be invested in the fate of the Colorado River.


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]]> 1333 Bomb Threats, a Gondola Lawsuit? And an Obvious Senate Candidate https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about it — because we think more people should be. Plus, we break down a potentially interesting development in the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola saga as well as what’s going on with the ski bus this winter. Listen to our conversation with Tara Lipsyncki about “the new normal” for drag shows. Attend the next Central Wasatch Commission meeting. Comment on the Utah Transit Authority’s long-range transit plan by Sept. 30. Need to talk to someone? Check out Westminster University’s community clinic. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Bomb Threats, a Gondola Lawsuit? And an Obvious Senate Candidate full City Cast A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about it — because we think more people should be. Plus, we break down a potentially interesting development in the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola saga as well as what’s going on with the ski bus this winter. Listen to our conversation with Tara Lipsyncki about “the new normal” for drag shows. Attend the next Central Wasatch Commission meeting. Comment on the Utah Transit Authority’s long-range transit plan by Sept. 30. Need to talk to someone? Check out Westminster University’s community clinic. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about it — because we think more people should be. Plus, we break down a potentially interesting development in the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola saga as well as what’s going on with the ski bus this winter.


Listen to our conversation with Tara Lipsyncki about “the new normal” for drag shows.

Attend the next Central Wasatch Commission meeting.

Comment on the Utah Transit Authority’s long-range transit plan by Sept. 30.

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]]> 1846 The Juicy History Behind City Creek Mall https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Need to return something at City Creek? Don’t do it this weekend! Downtown will be crowded for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference. Architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta about the storied history of City Creek, and how Salt Lake City is still reckoning with its future over one sky bridge. This episode originally aired Dec. 12, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Juicy History Behind City Creek Mall full City Cast Need to return something at City Creek? Don’t do it this weekend! Downtown will be crowded for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference. Architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta about the storied history of City Creek, and how Salt Lake City is still reckoning with its future over one sky bridge. This episode originally aired Dec. 12, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Need to return something at City Creek? Don’t do it this weekend! Downtown will be crowded for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference. Architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta about the storied history of City Creek, and how Salt Lake City is still reckoning with its future over one sky bridge.


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]]> 996 Apples, Ghosts, and Salmon: Seasonal Alternatives to Leaf Peeping https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If staring down colorful trees is not your idea of a good time, fear not! Autumn in Utah has so much more to offer than changing leaves. In the final installment of our Fall Getaway Guide, newsletter editor Terina Ria gives host Ali Vallarta tips for making the most of your weekends this season, whether you’re in the mood to pick apples, tour haunted sets, or chase salmon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Apples, Ghosts, and Salmon: Seasonal Alternatives to Leaf Peeping full City Cast If staring down colorful trees is not your idea of a good time, fear not! Autumn in Utah has so much more to offer than changing leaves. In the final installment of our Fall Getaway Guide, newsletter editor Terina Ria gives host Ali Vallarta tips for making the most of your weekends this season, whether you’re in the mood to pick apples, tour haunted sets, or chase salmon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If staring down colorful trees is not your idea of a good time, fear not! Autumn in Utah has so much more to offer than changing leaves. In the final installment of our Fall Getaway Guide, newsletter editor Terina Ria gives host Ali Vallarta tips for making the most of your weekends this season, whether you’re in the mood to pick apples, tour haunted sets, or chase salmon.


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]]> 1219 The Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s prime leaf-peepin’ time, people. Utah’s fall foliage is absolutely blushing right now, and you don’t want to miss the picture-perfect glory of our shortest season. In part two of our Fall Getaway Guide, producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share her top picks for enjoying the fall colors, plus tips for getting the perfect autumn photo. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah full City Cast It’s prime leaf-peepin’ time, people. Utah’s fall foliage is absolutely blushing right now, and you don’t want to miss the picture-perfect glory of our shortest season. In part two of our Fall Getaway Guide, producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share her top picks for enjoying the fall colors, plus tips for getting the perfect autumn photo. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s prime leaf-peepin’ time, people. Utah’s fall foliage is absolutely blushing right now, and you don’t want to miss the picture-perfect glory of our shortest season. In part two of our Fall Getaway Guide, producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share her top picks for enjoying the fall colors, plus tips for getting the perfect autumn photo.


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]]> 1163 A Guide To Fall in the Shadow of Utah’s National Parks https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Fall is a great time of year to head to Southern Utah and visit our “Mighty Five” national parks. But did you know you can experience the beauty and wonder of the parks without ever stepping foot inside one? In part one of our Fall Getaway Guide, host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her recommendations for taking in this season’s glory in the shadow of the national parks, without the fees, crowds, and chaos. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Guide To Fall in the Shadow of Utah’s National Parks full City Cast Fall is a great time of year to head to Southern Utah and visit our “Mighty Five” national parks. But did you know you can experience the beauty and wonder of the parks without ever stepping foot inside one? In part one of our Fall Getaway Guide, host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her recommendations for taking in this season’s glory in the shadow of the national parks, without the fees, crowds, and chaos. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fall is a great time of year to head to Southern Utah and visit our “Mighty Five” national parks. But did you know you can experience the beauty and wonder of the parks without ever stepping foot inside one? In part one of our Fall Getaway Guide, host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her recommendations for taking in this season’s glory in the shadow of the national parks, without the fees, crowds, and chaos.


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]]> 1404 Utah’s ‘Critical Vulnerabilities,’ Leo’s Lake Love, and a Cocktail Contest https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Get ready to open up, Utah, because we’re digging into the state’s most “critical vulnerabilities” as laid out in a new legislative audit. Plus, despite our wet winter and spring, the Great Salt Lake is still in trouble — though it has a new, very famous ally. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a therapy session to break down all of our most pressing crises as well as sharing their picks of the week. Bike Main Street with Sweet Streets Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Drink and vote in Salt Lake Magazine’s annual cocktail contest! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s ‘Critical Vulnerabilities,’ Leo’s Lake Love, and a Cocktail Contest full City Cast Get ready to open up, Utah, because we’re digging into the state’s most “critical vulnerabilities” as laid out in a new legislative audit. Plus, despite our wet winter and spring, the Great Salt Lake is still in trouble — though it has a new, very famous ally. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a therapy session to break down all of our most pressing crises as well as sharing their picks of the week. Bike Main Street with Sweet Streets Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Drink and vote in Salt Lake Magazine’s annual cocktail contest! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Get ready to open up, Utah, because we’re digging into the state’s most “critical vulnerabilities” as laid out in a new legislative audit. Plus, despite our wet winter and spring, the Great Salt Lake is still in trouble — though it has a new, very famous ally. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a therapy session to break down all of our most pressing crises as well as sharing their picks of the week.


Bike Main Street with Sweet Streets Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.


Drink and vote in Salt Lake Magazine’s annual cocktail contest!


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]]> 1752 How To Be a Good Concert Goer https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The final installment of this season’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series hits Gallivan Plaza Friday. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer. Get tickets to Rina Sawayama. This episode originally aired May 11, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How To Be a Good Concert Goer full City Cast The final installment of this season’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series hits Gallivan Plaza Friday. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer. Get tickets to Rina Sawayama. This episode originally aired May 11, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The final installment of this season’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series hits Gallivan Plaza Friday. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer.


Get tickets to Rina Sawayama.


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]]> 1018 The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been blessed as the U.S. bid city for the 2030 or 2034 Games, Ali tells lead producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch full City Cast Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been blessed as the U.S. bid city for the 2030 or 2034 Games, Ali tells lead producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been blessed as the U.S. bid city for the 2030 or 2034 Games, Ali tells lead producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch. 


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]]> 1382 How Much Utah ‘Sharenting’ Is Too Much? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story evolve, and what are the lessons to be learned? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get candid about the money making business of “sharenting” online and how she grapples with posting about her family. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Much Utah ‘Sharenting’ Is Too Much? full City Cast Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story evolve, and what are the lessons to be learned? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get candid about the money making business of “sharenting” online and how she grapples with posting about her family. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story evolve, and what are the lessons to be learned? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get candid about the money making business of “sharenting” online and how she grapples with posting about her family.


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]]> 1242 What We Know About SLC’s First Sanctioned Camp https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And if you’re thinking that’s very near the site of the former Road Home shelter, so are we. Lead producer Emily Means got the details from the city and state and tells host Ali Vallarta what we know about this big neighborhood project. Sign up for future volunteer opportunities around the sanctioned camp, like making welcome packets for new residents.  Have more questions? The city put together an FAQ page on the sanctioned camp program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What We Know About SLC’s First Sanctioned Camp full City Cast Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And if you’re thinking that’s very near the site of the former Road Home shelter, so are we. Lead producer Emily Means got the details from the city and state and tells host Ali Vallarta what we know about this big neighborhood project. Sign up for future volunteer opportunities around the sanctioned camp, like making welcome packets for new residents.  Have more questions? The city put together an FAQ page on the sanctioned camp program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And if you’re thinking that’s very near the site of the former Road Home shelter, so are we. Lead producer Emily Means got the details from the city and state and tells host Ali Vallarta what we know about this big neighborhood project.


Sign up for future volunteer opportunities around the sanctioned camp, like making welcome packets for new residents. 


Have more questions? The city put together an FAQ page on the sanctioned camp program.


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]]> 1220 Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means have big feelings about this decision and ask what the senator’s political legacy will be. Plus, Salt Lake City announces the site of a new sanctioned homeless encampment, and we share our picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter for a Utah State Fair food ranking.  You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food full City Cast Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means have big feelings about this decision and ask what the senator’s political legacy will be. Plus, Salt Lake City announces the site of a new sanctioned homeless encampment, and we share our picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter for a Utah State Fair food ranking.  You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means have big feelings about this decision and ask what the senator’s political legacy will be. Plus, Salt Lake City announces the site of a new sanctioned homeless encampment, and we share our picks of the week.


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]]> 1782 Should You Share Your Special Outdoor Spot? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. Where to watch the kokanee salmon run. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Should You Share Your Special Outdoor Spot? full City Cast You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. Where to watch the kokanee salmon run. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them.


Where to watch the kokanee salmon run.


This episode originally aired April 17, 2023.


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]]> 1178 Why Is Utah Kicking Thousands of People off Medicaid? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility of every single recipient — and advocates and legislators alike are alarmed by how many people are losing coverage. Consumer advocate Stephanie Burdick joins lead producer Emily Means to break down what’s happening and what she believes the state could do to keep Utahns covered.  Is your Medicaid eligibility up for renewal? Check out these resources to help you navigate the process: 211 resource network Take Care Utah Holy Cross Ministries Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Is Utah Kicking Thousands of People off Medicaid? full City Cast It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility of every single recipient — and advocates and legislators alike are alarmed by how many people are losing coverage. Consumer advocate Stephanie Burdick joins lead producer Emily Means to break down what’s happening and what she believes the state could do to keep Utahns covered.  Is your Medicaid eligibility up for renewal? Check out these resources to help you navigate the process: 211 resource network Take Care Utah Holy Cross Ministries Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility of every single recipient — and advocates and legislators alike are alarmed by how many people are losing coverage. Consumer advocate Stephanie Burdick joins lead producer Emily Means to break down what’s happening and what she believes the state could do to keep Utahns covered. 


Is your Medicaid eligibility up for renewal? Check out these resources to help you navigate the process:

211 resource network

Take Care Utah

Holy Cross Ministries


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]]> 1281 Food Truck Parks and Other Changes Coming to 300 W. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the city’s first ever food truck park is on its way. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to give us the details on the new park and look ahead to what’s next for 300 W. Is Salt Lake City the next Austin? Take the Ballpark NEXT community visioning survey through September. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.   Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Food Truck Parks and Other Changes Coming to 300 W. full City Cast A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the city’s first ever food truck park is on its way. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to give us the details on the new park and look ahead to what’s next for 300 W. Is Salt Lake City the next Austin? Take the Ballpark NEXT community visioning survey through September. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.   Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the city’s first ever food truck park is on its way. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to give us the details on the new park and look ahead to what’s next for 300 W.


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]]> 1312 Why Is It Taking So Long To Get a Doctor’s Appointment? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time to be seen. You’re not the only one. Salt Lake Tribune innovations reporter Sofia Jeremias joins producer Ivana Martinez to break down why Utahns are waiting several months to see a doctor.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Is It Taking So Long To Get a Doctor’s Appointment? full City Cast If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time to be seen. You’re not the only one. Salt Lake Tribune innovations reporter Sofia Jeremias joins producer Ivana Martinez to break down why Utahns are waiting several months to see a doctor.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time to be seen. You’re not the only one. Salt Lake Tribune innovations reporter Sofia Jeremias joins producer Ivana Martinez to break down why Utahns are waiting several months to see a doctor. 


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]]> 899 Great Salt Lake Lawsuit, Election Results, and Dogs in Grocery Stores https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs outnumbering households with kids in Salt Lake City. Producer Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to break it all down and share their picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Learn about the drama surrounding Celeste Maloy at the Republican GOP convention.  Catch up on the CD2 primary election rundown with KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Great Salt Lake Lawsuit, Election Results, and Dogs in Grocery Stores full City Cast Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs outnumbering households with kids in Salt Lake City. Producer Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to break it all down and share their picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Learn about the drama surrounding Celeste Maloy at the Republican GOP convention.  Catch up on the CD2 primary election rundown with KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs outnumbering households with kids in Salt Lake City. Producer Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to break it all down and share their picks of the week.


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Learn about the drama surrounding Celeste Maloy at the Republican GOP convention. 


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]]> 1609 How To Romanticize Life in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to slow down and romanticize your Salt Lake life with us. Producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join lead producer Emily Means to share the little Salt Lake City things that bring them joy.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How To Romanticize Life in Salt Lake full City Cast It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to slow down and romanticize your Salt Lake life with us. Producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join lead producer Emily Means to share the little Salt Lake City things that bring them joy.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to slow down and romanticize your Salt Lake life with us. Producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join lead producer Emily Means to share the little Salt Lake City things that bring them joy. 


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]]> 1381 The Best Indie Bookstores in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez. Whitney’s favorite bookstores: The Legendarium in Salt Lake City Poppy Books and Gifts in Spanish Fork Find Whitney’s books here. Try the Fellowship of Indie Utah Bookstores challenge, and get your map stamped when you visit any of the bookshops listed.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Indie Bookstores in Utah full City Cast Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez. Whitney’s favorite bookstores: The Legendarium in Salt Lake City Poppy Books and Gifts in Spanish Fork Find Whitney’s books here. Try the Fellowship of Indie Utah Bookstores challenge, and get your map stamped when you visit any of the bookshops listed.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez.


Whitney’s favorite bookstores:


Find Whitney’s books here.


Try the Fellowship of Indie Utah Bookstores challenge, and get your map stamped when you visit any of the bookshops listed. 


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]]> 1011 Why the Congressional District 2 Primary Matters https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item — for Republican voters in Congressional District 2 — is the GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart. KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the differences between the three candidates and explain the significance of this race. How and where to vote on Primary Election Day in Salt Lake County. Catch up on the hot election goss about the Republican candidates from the CD2 race. The Salt Lake Tribune has a handy breakdown of which cities in Salt Lake County have municipal primaries. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why the Congressional District 2 Primary Matters full City Cast Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item — for Republican voters in Congressional District 2 — is the GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart. KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the differences between the three candidates and explain the significance of this race. How and where to vote on Primary Election Day in Salt Lake County. Catch up on the hot election goss about the Republican candidates from the CD2 race. The Salt Lake Tribune has a handy breakdown of which cities in Salt Lake County have municipal primaries. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item — for Republican voters in Congressional District 2 — is the GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart. KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the differences between the three candidates and explain the significance of this race.


How and where to vote on Primary Election Day in Salt Lake County.


Catch up on the hot election goss about the Republican candidates from the CD2 race.


The Salt Lake Tribune has a handy breakdown of which cities in Salt Lake County have municipal primaries.


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]]> 1555 Sanctioned Camping by Winter? Food Co-Ops, and the Library Is Unionizing Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it go? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to round up the week’s news, including the far-off opening of a new cooperative food market. Plus, Taylor and Emily share their picks of the week. Listen to our conversations with the three mayoral candidates: Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness Rocky Anderson on homelessness Michael Valentine on homelessness Our interview with Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City homeless policy director, on a homeless state of emergency and sanctioned camping. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Sanctioned Camping by Winter? Food Co-Ops, and the Library Is Unionizing full City Cast Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it go? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to round up the week’s news, including the far-off opening of a new cooperative food market. Plus, Taylor and Emily share their picks of the week. Listen to our conversations with the three mayoral candidates: Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness Rocky Anderson on homelessness Michael Valentine on homelessness Our interview with Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City homeless policy director, on a homeless state of emergency and sanctioned camping. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it go? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to round up the week’s news, including the far-off opening of a new cooperative food market. Plus, Taylor and Emily share their picks of the week.


Listen to our conversations with the three mayoral candidates:


Our interview with Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City homeless policy director, on a homeless state of emergency and sanctioned camping.


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]]> 1669 no When a Tattoo Is More Than Body Art https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art, tradition, and history of tatau (Samoan tattooing). Lead producer Emily Means talks with Verona Mauga, cofounder of the Pacific Islander advocacy organization Le Malu, about this tradition and its revival, as well as her own tatau experience. The exhibit runs through December. You can find out more and get tickets here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 When a Tattoo Is More Than Body Art full City Cast Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art, tradition, and history of tatau (Samoan tattooing). Lead producer Emily Means talks with Verona Mauga, cofounder of the Pacific Islander advocacy organization Le Malu, about this tradition and its revival, as well as her own tatau experience. The exhibit runs through December. You can find out more and get tickets here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art, tradition, and history of tatau (Samoan tattooing). Lead producer Emily Means talks with Verona Mauga, cofounder of the Pacific Islander advocacy organization Le Malu, about this tradition and its revival, as well as her own tatau experience.


The exhibit runs through December. You can find out more and get tickets here.


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]]> 1000 Your Guide to September in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the start of fall. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta argue it’s one of the best times of the year. They round out their best bets for you to try this month to make this September one to remember.   Here are some of the events and places we talked about in this episode:  Utah State Fair Celebración Sinfónica Night Lights at Deseret Peak Complex Salt Lake Bees games Sundance Resort Scenic Lift Woodland Biscuit Company Nobletts Creek Trail Broadway Centre Cinemas Midway Swiss Days Snowbird’s Oktoberfest 9th and 9th Street Festival Avenues Street Fair   We also mentioned the book “Golden Axe” by local poet Rio Cortez, and this episode about the best nearby hikes.  Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in City Weekly’s Best of Utah competition. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Your Guide to September in Salt Lake full City Cast September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the start of fall. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta argue it’s one of the best times of the year. They round out their best bets for you to try this month to make this September one to remember.   Here are some of the events and places we talked about in this episode:  Utah State Fair Celebración Sinfónica Night Lights at Deseret Peak Complex Salt Lake Bees games Sundance Resort Scenic Lift Woodland Biscuit Company Nobletts Creek Trail Broadway Centre Cinemas Midway Swiss Days Snowbird’s Oktoberfest 9th and 9th Street Festival Avenues Street Fair   We also mentioned the book “Golden Axe” by local poet Rio Cortez, and this episode about the best nearby hikes.  Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in City Weekly’s Best of Utah competition. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the start of fall. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta argue it’s one of the best times of the year. They round out their best bets for you to try this month to make this September one to remember.  


Here are some of the events and places we talked about in this episode: 

 

We also mentioned the book “Golden Axe” by local poet Rio Cortez, and this episode about the best nearby hikes. 


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]]> 1451 What's the Salt Lake Accent? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theater professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it. This episode originally aired Aug. 29, 2022. Take the Hey Salt Lake Utah phrases quiz. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What's the Salt Lake Accent? full City Cast From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theater professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it. This episode originally aired Aug. 29, 2022. Take the Hey Salt Lake Utah phrases quiz. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theater professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it.


This episode originally aired Aug. 29, 2022.


Take the Hey Salt Lake Utah phrases quiz.


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]]> 1170 Housing, Ski Beaches, and Other Ways Park City is Changing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which means lots of people commute into town each day. So how will the city government get workers housed and out of traffic? KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what housing projects are in the pipeline as well as other developments that could majorly change the trajectory of the ski town. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Kimball Junction. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Housing, Ski Beaches, and Other Ways Park City is Changing full City Cast The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which means lots of people commute into town each day. So how will the city government get workers housed and out of traffic? KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what housing projects are in the pipeline as well as other developments that could majorly change the trajectory of the ski town. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Kimball Junction. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which means lots of people commute into town each day. So how will the city government get workers housed and out of traffic? KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what housing projects are in the pipeline as well as other developments that could majorly change the trajectory of the ski town.


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]]> 1219 Primary vs. Caucus, an Olympic Relic Returns, and a Backstreet Boy’s Blanky https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night for next year’s presidential election. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts of ditching primaries. Plus, Ali’s white whale — the Hoberman Arch — makes its triumphant return. And the new face of Utah-based Minky Couture is … a Backstreet Boy. The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for municipal primary elections in Brighton, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Murray, Sandy, West Jordan and West Valley City. The full list of early voting locations, dates and hours in Salt Lake County. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Primary vs. Caucus, an Olympic Relic Returns, and a Backstreet Boy’s Blanky full City Cast Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night for next year’s presidential election. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts of ditching primaries. Plus, Ali’s white whale — the Hoberman Arch — makes its triumphant return. And the new face of Utah-based Minky Couture is … a Backstreet Boy. The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for municipal primary elections in Brighton, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Murray, Sandy, West Jordan and West Valley City. The full list of early voting locations, dates and hours in Salt Lake County. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night for next year’s presidential election. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts of ditching primaries. Plus, Ali’s white whale — the Hoberman Arch — makes its triumphant return. And the new face of Utah-based Minky Couture is … a Backstreet Boy.


The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for municipal primary elections in Brighton, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Murray, Sandy, West Jordan and West Valley City.


The full list of early voting locations, dates and hours in Salt Lake County.


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]]> 1700 The Best Places To Cry in Public in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sometimes the tears well up and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort, or solace from strangers.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Places To Cry in Public in Salt Lake full City Cast Sometimes the tears well up and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort, or solace from strangers.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Sometimes the tears well up and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort, or solace from strangers. 


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]]> 1483 no What’s in SLC’s 5-Year Housing Plan? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy manager for Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, what the plan entails and how the city will execute on a bold vision amidst our statewide housing crisis. “Getting Paid to Pay Rent in SLC” by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What’s in SLC’s 5-Year Housing Plan? full City Cast Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy manager for Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, what the plan entails and how the city will execute on a bold vision amidst our statewide housing crisis. “Getting Paid to Pay Rent in SLC” by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy manager for Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, what the plan entails and how the city will execute on a bold vision amidst our statewide housing crisis.


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]]> 1207 no Lessons in Gender Affirming Care From a Breast Reduction https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez recently underwent a breast reduction surgery that helped them feel more comfortable in their body. They join host Ali Vallarta to share tips for getting your insurance to cover this kind of procedure, and talk through the mythologies around gender affirming care. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Lessons in Gender Affirming Care From a Breast Reduction full City Cast The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez recently underwent a breast reduction surgery that helped them feel more comfortable in their body. They join host Ali Vallarta to share tips for getting your insurance to cover this kind of procedure, and talk through the mythologies around gender affirming care. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez recently underwent a breast reduction surgery that helped them feel more comfortable in their body. They join host Ali Vallarta to share tips for getting your insurance to cover this kind of procedure, and talk through the mythologies around gender affirming care.


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]]> 1013 The Gondola Has UDOT’s Stamp of Approval. Now What? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune enterprise reporter Julie Jag what this means for the next 10 years of recreating in the canyon — and whether it’s still a pipe dream. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Gondola Has UDOT’s Stamp of Approval. Now What? full City Cast The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune enterprise reporter Julie Jag what this means for the next 10 years of recreating in the canyon — and whether it’s still a pipe dream. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune enterprise reporter Julie Jag what this means for the next 10 years of recreating in the canyon — and whether it’s still a pipe dream.


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]]> 1441 SLC’s School Safety Measures, Sunscreen Drama, and Basketball Bars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and students themselves. Plus, the sunscreen drama of TikTok has finally hit Utah. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to round up city news, and share picks of the week. Get tickets to this weekend’s Utah Beer Festival. Browse the Utah Jazz regular season schedule. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 SLC’s School Safety Measures, Sunscreen Drama, and Basketball Bars full City Cast Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and students themselves. Plus, the sunscreen drama of TikTok has finally hit Utah. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to round up city news, and share picks of the week. Get tickets to this weekend’s Utah Beer Festival. Browse the Utah Jazz regular season schedule. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and students themselves. Plus, the sunscreen drama of TikTok has finally hit Utah. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to round up city news, and share picks of the week.


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]]> 1594 The Best Nearby Hikes for Every Occasion https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are really taking advantage of nearby trailheads? Prolific hiker Brandon Miller hiked 54 trails in 54 days, and he tells host Ali Vallarta the best local hikes for any occasion — from dog-afraid to dog-friendly, or with a 7-year-old in tow. Plus, we offer a few overnight hike suggestions, for the backpacking-curious. Here’s a list of the trails we mentioned in this episode: Donut Falls Trail Dog Lake Lake Blanche Trail Cecret Lake Trail Lisa Falls Trail Frary Peak Trail Mt. Timpanogos Lower Red Castle Lake Avenue Twin Peaks Mount Olympus Trail Provide feedback on the DWR’s proposed changes to spearfishing. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Nearby Hikes for Every Occasion full City Cast There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are really taking advantage of nearby trailheads? Prolific hiker Brandon Miller hiked 54 trails in 54 days, and he tells host Ali Vallarta the best local hikes for any occasion — from dog-afraid to dog-friendly, or with a 7-year-old in tow. Plus, we offer a few overnight hike suggestions, for the backpacking-curious. Here’s a list of the trails we mentioned in this episode: Donut Falls Trail Dog Lake Lake Blanche Trail Cecret Lake Trail Lisa Falls Trail Frary Peak Trail Mt. Timpanogos Lower Red Castle Lake Avenue Twin Peaks Mount Olympus Trail Provide feedback on the DWR’s proposed changes to spearfishing. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are really taking advantage of nearby trailheads? Prolific hiker Brandon Miller hiked 54 trails in 54 days, and he tells host Ali Vallarta the best local hikes for any occasion — from dog-afraid to dog-friendly, or with a 7-year-old in tow. Plus, we offer a few overnight hike suggestions, for the backpacking-curious.


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]]> 1434 How New Laws Will Play Out in Classrooms This Fall https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors. Help local teachers buy supplies for their classrooms. Listen to our conversation with John Arthur about the school voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How New Laws Will Play Out in Classrooms This Fall full City Cast School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors. Help local teachers buy supplies for their classrooms. Listen to our conversation with John Arthur about the school voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors.


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]]> 1267 Workers at Utah’s First Unionized Starbucks Want Out. Why? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers United. But now, just one year later, some of those same employees are working with the National Right to Work Foundation to decertify their union. Host Ali Vallarta asks KUER politics reporter Sean Higgins what the hell happened to turn the tide. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Workers at Utah’s First Unionized Starbucks Want Out. Why? full City Cast Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers United. But now, just one year later, some of those same employees are working with the National Right to Work Foundation to decertify their union. Host Ali Vallarta asks KUER politics reporter Sean Higgins what the hell happened to turn the tide. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers United. But now, just one year later, some of those same employees are working with the National Right to Work Foundation to decertify their union. Host Ali Vallarta asks KUER politics reporter Sean Higgins what the hell happened to turn the tide.


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]]> 1151 We Drank at Every ’Bout Time in a Day. Which Is Best? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to knock out every ‘Bout Time Pub & Grub in the valley in one day (there are nine) with her BFF Shireen Ghorbani. What makes this franchise so special? And which ‘Bout Time is best? They discuss.  Track Ali’s journey to visit every bar in Salt Lake County @everybarslc or via this spreadsheet. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 We Drank at Every ’Bout Time in a Day. Which Is Best? full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to knock out every ‘Bout Time Pub & Grub in the valley in one day (there are nine) with her BFF Shireen Ghorbani. What makes this franchise so special? And which ‘Bout Time is best? They discuss.  Track Ali’s journey to visit every bar in Salt Lake County @everybarslc or via this spreadsheet. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to knock out every ‘Bout Time Pub & Grub in the valley in one day (there are nine) with her BFF Shireen Ghorbani. What makes this franchise so special? And which ‘Bout Time is best? They discuss. 


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]]> 1271 A Main Street Promenade, SLC Gripes, and Weekend Train Service https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how big we can dream. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down city business, read local gripes, and share picks of the week. Plus, you have homework: Send us questions for our mailbag episode! Take the city’s Main Street survey TODAY. Attend the opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Main Street Promenade, SLC Gripes, and Weekend Train Service full City Cast Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how big we can dream. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down city business, read local gripes, and share picks of the week. Plus, you have homework: Send us questions for our mailbag episode! Take the city’s Main Street survey TODAY. Attend the opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how big we can dream. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down city business, read local gripes, and share picks of the week. Plus, you have homework: Send us questions for our mailbag episode!


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]]> 1471 Why Utah Is Rife With Scams https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and was even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame.  This episode originally aired on Nov. 28, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Utah Is Rife With Scams full City Cast Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and was even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame.  This episode originally aired on Nov. 28, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and was even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame. 

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]]> 939 Is Gentrification Always Bad? And Other Questions About Changing SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad thing? Alessandro Rigolon, University of Utah professor of city planning, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what gentrification actually looks like in this city and how to lessen its violent impacts.  Learn more about Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Is Gentrification Always Bad? And Other Questions About Changing SLC full City Cast As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad thing? Alessandro Rigolon, University of Utah professor of city planning, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what gentrification actually looks like in this city and how to lessen its violent impacts.  Learn more about Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad thing? Alessandro Rigolon, University of Utah professor of city planning, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what gentrification actually looks like in this city and how to lessen its violent impacts. 


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]]> 1463 How Abortions Impact Mental Health https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law can be upheld under Utah’s constitution. While we won’t get an answer for weeks (or maybe months), the ongoing battle over the legality of abortion in our state is causing stress for patients and providers. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rachel Dyer, the executive director of Exhale Pro-Voice, what we can learn from the conversations being had on the post-abortion textlines right now. Of note: You can still get an abortion in Utah, up to 18 weeks of pregnancy.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Abortions Impact Mental Health full City Cast On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law can be upheld under Utah’s constitution. While we won’t get an answer for weeks (or maybe months), the ongoing battle over the legality of abortion in our state is causing stress for patients and providers. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rachel Dyer, the executive director of Exhale Pro-Voice, what we can learn from the conversations being had on the post-abortion textlines right now. Of note: You can still get an abortion in Utah, up to 18 weeks of pregnancy.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law can be upheld under Utah’s constitution. While we won’t get an answer for weeks (or maybe months), the ongoing battle over the legality of abortion in our state is causing stress for patients and providers. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rachel Dyer, the executive director of Exhale Pro-Voice, what we can learn from the conversations being had on the post-abortion textlines right now. Of note: You can still get an abortion in Utah, up to 18 weeks of pregnancy. 


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]]> 1301 Could the SLC Mayor Declare a Homelessness Emergency? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and should — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall do the same? Plus, what plans are in the works for sanctioned camping? Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City’s director of homeless policy, answers some of host Ali Vallarta’s burning questions about the city’s approach to our homelessness crisis.  Register for Dr. Sarah Canham’s community consultation on the stigma of homelessness. Listen to our conversation with SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Could the SLC Mayor Declare a Homelessness Emergency? full City Cast The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and should — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall do the same? Plus, what plans are in the works for sanctioned camping? Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City’s director of homeless policy, answers some of host Ali Vallarta’s burning questions about the city’s approach to our homelessness crisis.  Register for Dr. Sarah Canham’s community consultation on the stigma of homelessness. Listen to our conversation with SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and should — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall do the same? Plus, what plans are in the works for sanctioned camping? Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City’s director of homeless policy, answers some of host Ali Vallarta’s burning questions about the city’s approach to our homelessness crisis. 


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]]> 1497 Wine in Grocery Stores, Best Bathrooms, and Manifesting Your Wants https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as lower the 88% markup on alcohol sales. Does it have any chance of passing? Plus, what makes a bathroom extraordinary? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta roundup the top stories and share their picks of the week.   Vote for America’s Best Restroom before Aug. 11. Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the Media category for Best of Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Wine in Grocery Stores, Best Bathrooms, and Manifesting Your Wants full City Cast A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as lower the 88% markup on alcohol sales. Does it have any chance of passing? Plus, what makes a bathroom extraordinary? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta roundup the top stories and share their picks of the week.   Vote for America’s Best Restroom before Aug. 11. Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the Media category for Best of Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as lower the 88% markup on alcohol sales. Does it have any chance of passing? Plus, what makes a bathroom extraordinary? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta roundup the top stories and share their picks of the week.  


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]]> 1620 How ‘The Sandlot’ Captures Salt Lake’s Charm https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The Sandlot.” Never seen it? Seen it 100 times? Born-and-bred Salt Lakers lead producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to talk about whether this movie holds up and who its real heroes and villains are. Get tickets to watch the Sandlot at the sandlot with the original cast, this Saturday, Aug. 4. See plans for the Tower Theater remodel at 9th and 9th.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and the formerly known Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How ‘The Sandlot’ Captures Salt Lake’s Charm full City Cast It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The Sandlot.” Never seen it? Seen it 100 times? Born-and-bred Salt Lakers lead producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to talk about whether this movie holds up and who its real heroes and villains are. Get tickets to watch the Sandlot at the sandlot with the original cast, this Saturday, Aug. 4. See plans for the Tower Theater remodel at 9th and 9th.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and the formerly known Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The Sandlot.” Never seen it? Seen it 100 times? Born-and-bred Salt Lakers lead producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to talk about whether this movie holds up and who its real heroes and villains are.


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]]> 1425 yes Living on the Streets in the Salt Lake Heat https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own. What does high heat mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead producer Emily Means talks with Ron, who has been unhoused in Salt Lake for years. Plus, host Ali Vallarta connects with Wendy Garvin, executive director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can help keep Salt Lakers cool. Find a Cool Zone in Salt Lake County. This episode originally aired July 25, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Living on the Streets in the Salt Lake Heat full City Cast This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own. What does high heat mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead producer Emily Means talks with Ron, who has been unhoused in Salt Lake for years. Plus, host Ali Vallarta connects with Wendy Garvin, executive director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can help keep Salt Lakers cool. Find a Cool Zone in Salt Lake County. This episode originally aired July 25, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own. What does high heat mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead producer Emily Means talks with Ron, who has been unhoused in Salt Lake for years. Plus, host Ali Vallarta connects with Wendy Garvin, executive director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can help keep Salt Lakers cool.


Find a Cool Zone in Salt Lake County.


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]]> 995 Happy Inaugural 801 Day, Perfect Salt Lake! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday celebrating our city’s original area code. But what makes the 801 so great in the first place? And why do we choose to stay even when we feel embattled? Alleyways Amplified founder and creative optimist Vishwa Srinivasan finds light in the literal dark corners of our city, and tells host Ali Vallarta why Salt Lake can be perfect.  Get $5 tickets to City Cast Salt Lake’s 801 Day cider launch! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Happy Inaugural 801 Day, Perfect Salt Lake! full City Cast Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday celebrating our city’s original area code. But what makes the 801 so great in the first place? And why do we choose to stay even when we feel embattled? Alleyways Amplified founder and creative optimist Vishwa Srinivasan finds light in the literal dark corners of our city, and tells host Ali Vallarta why Salt Lake can be perfect.  Get $5 tickets to City Cast Salt Lake’s 801 Day cider launch! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday celebrating our city’s original area code. But what makes the 801 so great in the first place? And why do we choose to stay even when we feel embattled? Alleyways Amplified founder and creative optimist Vishwa Srinivasan finds light in the literal dark corners of our city, and tells host Ali Vallarta why Salt Lake can be perfect. 


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]]> 1002 Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options. Read about Utah’s OB-GYN shortage in Utah Business. And if you haven’t already, grab your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration. See you tomorrow! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis? full City Cast Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options. Read about Utah’s OB-GYN shortage in Utah Business. And if you haven’t already, grab your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration. See you tomorrow! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options.


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]]> 1334 ‘Fire and Focus’ on Homelessness, Wedding Betting, and 801 Day https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down. Plus, is Utah the best place to get married?  Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 ‘Fire and Focus’ on Homelessness, Wedding Betting, and 801 Day full City Cast The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down. Plus, is Utah the best place to get married?  Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down. Plus, is Utah the best place to get married? 


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]]> 1616 Can We Convince Denver That SLC Is Its Rival? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew us when our mountains are closer? And if we are better, then why did we get more Crumbl Cookies and not a Union Station? Host Ali Vallarta is joined by lead producer Emily Means plus a couple of special guests — City Cast Denver’s host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi — to determine once and for all whether we’re really rival cities or just regional siblings who like to argue.  Speaking of who’s the best: Get your $5 ticket to our 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Can We Convince Denver That SLC Is Its Rival? full City Cast We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew us when our mountains are closer? And if we are better, then why did we get more Crumbl Cookies and not a Union Station? Host Ali Vallarta is joined by lead producer Emily Means plus a couple of special guests — City Cast Denver’s host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi — to determine once and for all whether we’re really rival cities or just regional siblings who like to argue.  Speaking of who’s the best: Get your $5 ticket to our 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew us when our mountains are closer? And if we are better, then why did we get more Crumbl Cookies and not a Union Station? Host Ali Vallarta is joined by lead producer Emily Means plus a couple of special guests — City Cast Denver’s host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi — to determine once and for all whether we’re really rival cities or just regional siblings who like to argue. 


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]]> 1629 Sugar House, Meet Your New City Councilmember https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmember Amy Fowler vacated the seat. Councilmember Young joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how she’s thinking about her new constituents’ concerns, like transportation and affordable housing. Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Sugar House, Meet Your New City Councilmember full City Cast Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmember Amy Fowler vacated the seat. Councilmember Young joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how she’s thinking about her new constituents’ concerns, like transportation and affordable housing. Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmember Amy Fowler vacated the seat. Councilmember Young joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how she’s thinking about her new constituents’ concerns, like transportation and affordable housing.


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]]> 1526 How Right Were We? Our 2023 Predictions So Far https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt Lake City in 2023. Today, we’re checking in to see how their educated guesses are faring in the realms of politics, food and drink, the Great Salt Lake, and sports. Are they clairvoyants? Or should they go back to the crystal ball for another look? Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Right Were We? Our 2023 Predictions So Far full City Cast At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt Lake City in 2023. Today, we’re checking in to see how their educated guesses are faring in the realms of politics, food and drink, the Great Salt Lake, and sports. Are they clairvoyants? Or should they go back to the crystal ball for another look? Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt Lake City in 2023. Today, we’re checking in to see how their educated guesses are faring in the realms of politics, food and drink, the Great Salt Lake, and sports. Are they clairvoyants? Or should they go back to the crystal ball for another look?


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]]> 1608 How the Last Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix on Earth Holds Up https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because Deseret News features writer Meg Walter has visited maybe the last one on planet earth — and she has some notes from her experience to share with host Ali Vallarta. Plus, why did this restaurant chain disappear in the first place? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How the Last Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix on Earth Holds Up full City Cast Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because Deseret News features writer Meg Walter has visited maybe the last one on planet earth — and she has some notes from her experience to share with host Ali Vallarta. Plus, why did this restaurant chain disappear in the first place? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because Deseret News features writer Meg Walter has visited maybe the last one on planet earth — and she has some notes from her experience to share with host Ali Vallarta. Plus, why did this restaurant chain disappear in the first place?


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]]> 1016 no City-Wide Improvements, Drive-Thru Buildings, and Mitt’s Hot Dog Bit https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the council’s current workload. Plus, Salt Lakers can’t stop driving into local businesses, and Sen. Mitt Romney can’t stop with the hot dog bit. Join the Capital Improvements Project Advisory Board. U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney on hot dogs. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 City-Wide Improvements, Drive-Thru Buildings, and Mitt’s Hot Dog Bit full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the council’s current workload. Plus, Salt Lakers can’t stop driving into local businesses, and Sen. Mitt Romney can’t stop with the hot dog bit. Join the Capital Improvements Project Advisory Board. U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney on hot dogs. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the council’s current workload. Plus, Salt Lakers can’t stop driving into local businesses, and Sen. Mitt Romney can’t stop with the hot dog bit.


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U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney on hot dogs.


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]]> 1552 no For This Toothless Monster’s Sake, Quit Dumping Your Goldfish https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power to protect imperiled plants and animals in the United States. In celebration, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recovery program chief Sarah Seegert tells host Ali Vallarta about a local water monster whose life is on the line –– and steps we can take to keep it around. Explore the Colorado Pikeminnow story map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 For This Toothless Monster’s Sake, Quit Dumping Your Goldfish full City Cast Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power to protect imperiled plants and animals in the United States. In celebration, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recovery program chief Sarah Seegert tells host Ali Vallarta about a local water monster whose life is on the line –– and steps we can take to keep it around. Explore the Colorado Pikeminnow story map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power to protect imperiled plants and animals in the United States. In celebration, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recovery program chief Sarah Seegert tells host Ali Vallarta about a local water monster whose life is on the line –– and steps we can take to keep it around.


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]]> 1224 no Guess Which of These Vacant Buildings Will Be Housing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Guess Which of These Vacant Buildings Will Be Housing full City Cast Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen.


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]]> 1210 no Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing response to it. Multiple levels of government are involved in the process, including the Salt Lake County Public Health Department. Dr. Angela Dunn, the department’s executive director, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer our questions about abatements and examine homelessness through a public health lens. Current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Michael Valentine on homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why? full City Cast Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing response to it. Multiple levels of government are involved in the process, including the Salt Lake County Public Health Department. Dr. Angela Dunn, the department’s executive director, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer our questions about abatements and examine homelessness through a public health lens. Current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Michael Valentine on homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing response to it. Multiple levels of government are involved in the process, including the Salt Lake County Public Health Department. Dr. Angela Dunn, the department’s executive director, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer our questions about abatements and examine homelessness through a public health lens.


Current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness.

Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson on homelessness.

Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Michael Valentine on homelessness.


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]]> 1457 no Why You Should Get a Drink at a Salt Lake Strip Club In January, host Ali Vallarta announced her New Year’s resolution was to have at least one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County before the end of 2023. Some called her crazy, some tried to call her bluff, but today — as she reaches the halfway point — lead producer Emily Means is calling her in for the gossip on where and when to have the most fun at Salt Lake bars. City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County tracker and map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why You Should Get a Drink at a Salt Lake Strip Club full City Cast In January, host Ali Vallarta announced her New Year’s resolution was to have at least one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County before the end of 2023. Some called her crazy, some tried to call her bluff, but today — as she reaches the halfway point — lead producer Emily Means is calling her in for the gossip on where and when to have the most fun at Salt Lake bars. City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County tracker and map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In January, host Ali Vallarta announced her New Year’s resolution was to have at least one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County before the end of 2023. Some called her crazy, some tried to call her bluff, but today — as she reaches the halfway point — lead producer Emily Means is calling her in for the gossip on where and when to have the most fun at Salt Lake bars.


City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County tracker and map.


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]]> 1452 Utah’s Supreme Side Eye, Heat Map the City, and Local Blood https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Buckle in, geeks, because the Utah Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have mega impacts for Salt Lake County voters. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down and get you hyped on redistricting. Plus, put this scorching-hot weekend to good use and help heat map Salt Lake City. And donate some blood, while you’re at it. Volunteer to heatmap with Salt Lake City one day between July 11 and 31. ARUP will begin accepting donations from men who have sex with men on Tuesday, July 18. Donate any day in July and receive a $10 Megaplex gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Supreme Side Eye, Heat Map the City, and Local Blood full City Cast Buckle in, geeks, because the Utah Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have mega impacts for Salt Lake County voters. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down and get you hyped on redistricting. Plus, put this scorching-hot weekend to good use and help heat map Salt Lake City. And donate some blood, while you’re at it. Volunteer to heatmap with Salt Lake City one day between July 11 and 31. ARUP will begin accepting donations from men who have sex with men on Tuesday, July 18. Donate any day in July and receive a $10 Megaplex gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Buckle in, geeks, because the Utah Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have mega impacts for Salt Lake County voters. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down and get you hyped on redistricting. Plus, put this scorching-hot weekend to good use and help heat map Salt Lake City. And donate some blood, while you’re at it.


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]]> 1774 Tips for Taking On a Mountain Lion (if You Have To) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s hiking season, which means more people are out on the trails and potentially interacting with wildlife. That has us thinking about last year’s mountain lion attack on the popular Pipeline Trail in Millcreek Canyon. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face to face with a cougar. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Tips for Taking On a Mountain Lion (if You Have To) full City Cast It’s hiking season, which means more people are out on the trails and potentially interacting with wildlife. That has us thinking about last year’s mountain lion attack on the popular Pipeline Trail in Millcreek Canyon. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face to face with a cougar. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s hiking season, which means more people are out on the trails and potentially interacting with wildlife. That has us thinking about last year’s mountain lion attack on the popular Pipeline Trail in Millcreek Canyon. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face to face with a cougar.


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]]> 959 Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From 3D printing to passport services, the downtown Salt Lake City library offers so much more than books and air conditioning. Librarian assistant Matt Jaggi tells host Ali Vallarta everything you can explore or check off your to-do list with a library card. Plus, Ali shares an update on SLC Public Library employees’ unionization effort. The SLC Library board will meet on Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Attend in-person or virtually. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do full City Cast From 3D printing to passport services, the downtown Salt Lake City library offers so much more than books and air conditioning. Librarian assistant Matt Jaggi tells host Ali Vallarta everything you can explore or check off your to-do list with a library card. Plus, Ali shares an update on SLC Public Library employees’ unionization effort. The SLC Library board will meet on Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Attend in-person or virtually. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. From 3D printing to passport services, the downtown Salt Lake City library offers so much more than books and air conditioning. Librarian assistant Matt Jaggi tells host Ali Vallarta everything you can explore or check off your to-do list with a library card. Plus, Ali shares an update on SLC Public Library employees’ unionization effort.


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]]> 990 It’s Algal Bloom Season. Here’s How To Keep Your Dog Safe https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But a fun day at the lake could take a dire turn if your pet swallows the wrong pond scum. Dr. Hannah Bonner, environmental scientist at the Utah Division of Water Quality, joins lead producer Emily Means to explain what’s in the water and how to keep the doggos safe. Check for harmful algal blooms at water bodies statewide. Report an observed bloom to this 24-hour hotline: 801-536-4123 Call Utah Poison Control for sick humans or general information: 1-800-222-1222 Call ASPCA’s hotline for a sick pet (cost involved for calls): (888) 426-4435 Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 It’s Algal Bloom Season. Here’s How To Keep Your Dog Safe full City Cast The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But a fun day at the lake could take a dire turn if your pet swallows the wrong pond scum. Dr. Hannah Bonner, environmental scientist at the Utah Division of Water Quality, joins lead producer Emily Means to explain what’s in the water and how to keep the doggos safe. Check for harmful algal blooms at water bodies statewide. Report an observed bloom to this 24-hour hotline: 801-536-4123 Call Utah Poison Control for sick humans or general information: 1-800-222-1222 Call ASPCA’s hotline for a sick pet (cost involved for calls): (888) 426-4435 Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But a fun day at the lake could take a dire turn if your pet swallows the wrong pond scum. Dr. Hannah Bonner, environmental scientist at the Utah Division of Water Quality, joins lead producer Emily Means to explain what’s in the water and how to keep the doggos safe.


Check for harmful algal blooms at water bodies statewide.

Report an observed bloom to this 24-hour hotline: 801-536-4123

Call Utah Poison Control for sick humans or general information: 1-800-222-1222

Call ASPCA’s hotline for a sick pet (cost involved for calls): (888) 426-4435


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]]> 1049 What Do SLC Park Rangers Do? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you ever seen a Salt Lake City park ranger in the wild? We hadn’t. So we followed one around Fairmont Park in Sugar House. Ranger Nahuel Tulian joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the scope of his responsibilities and his advice for being a better park goer.  SLC Park Ranger program activity breakdown. Take the Liberty Park Playground survey. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What Do SLC Park Rangers Do? full City Cast Have you ever seen a Salt Lake City park ranger in the wild? We hadn’t. So we followed one around Fairmont Park in Sugar House. Ranger Nahuel Tulian joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the scope of his responsibilities and his advice for being a better park goer.  SLC Park Ranger program activity breakdown. Take the Liberty Park Playground survey. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Have you ever seen a Salt Lake City park ranger in the wild? We hadn’t. So we followed one around Fairmont Park in Sugar House. Ranger Nahuel Tulian joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the scope of his responsibilities and his advice for being a better park goer. 


SLC Park Ranger program activity breakdown.

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]]> 1009 Our Rival City, Homelessness Census, and Dance Battles https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to take a look at the results. Plus, who is Salt Lake’s rival city? Later, producer Ivana Martinez tags in to share her pick of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Our Rival City, Homelessness Census, and Dance Battles full City Cast Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to take a look at the results. Plus, who is Salt Lake’s rival city? Later, producer Ivana Martinez tags in to share her pick of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to take a look at the results. Plus, who is Salt Lake’s rival city? Later, producer Ivana Martinez tags in to share her pick of the week.


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]]> 1702 Busting Recycling Myths https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s a couple days after a big holiday, and you have a tower of pizza boxes and beer cans ready to be tossed out. You’re confident about recycling the aluminum cans. But what about that greasy pizza box? McKenna Tupai, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t recycle in Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Busting Recycling Myths full City Cast It’s a couple days after a big holiday, and you have a tower of pizza boxes and beer cans ready to be tossed out. You’re confident about recycling the aluminum cans. But what about that greasy pizza box? McKenna Tupai, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t recycle in Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s a couple days after a big holiday, and you have a tower of pizza boxes and beer cans ready to be tossed out. You’re confident about recycling the aluminum cans. But what about that greasy pizza box? McKenna Tupai, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t recycle in Salt Lake.


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]]> 998 How Salt Lake’s Most Selective College Will Adjust on Affirmative Action https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, a college admissions principle which for decades has sought to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of student populations in higher education. How does the decision impact Salt Lake’s colleges? Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Westminster University’s vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for demographic diversity as an educational tool. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Salt Lake’s Most Selective College Will Adjust on Affirmative Action full City Cast Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, a college admissions principle which for decades has sought to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of student populations in higher education. How does the decision impact Salt Lake’s colleges? Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Westminster University’s vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for demographic diversity as an educational tool. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, a college admissions principle which for decades has sought to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of student populations in higher education. How does the decision impact Salt Lake’s colleges? Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Westminster University’s vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for demographic diversity as an educational tool.


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]]> 1091 A Game-Changing Idea for Utah Women’s Sports https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A proposal to build a women’s sports complex at the soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark won over community members during Salt Lake City’s recent Ballpark NEXT competition. Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports. This episode originally aired March 30, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Game-Changing Idea for Utah Women’s Sports full City Cast A proposal to build a women’s sports complex at the soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark won over community members during Salt Lake City’s recent Ballpark NEXT competition. Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports. This episode originally aired March 30, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A proposal to build a women’s sports complex at the soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark won over community members during Salt Lake City’s recent Ballpark NEXT competition. Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports.


This episode originally aired March 30, 2023.


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]]> 1329 Hot Election Goss, a Surprise Love Story, and SLC’s Oyster Guy https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District took a juicy turn this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to share some hot goss from the Republican nominating convention. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares an eco-friendly love story for the ages, and Ali and Emily have delicious picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Hot Election Goss, a Surprise Love Story, and SLC’s Oyster Guy full City Cast The special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District took a juicy turn this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to share some hot goss from the Republican nominating convention. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares an eco-friendly love story for the ages, and Ali and Emily have delicious picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District took a juicy turn this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to share some hot goss from the Republican nominating convention. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares an eco-friendly love story for the ages, and Ali and Emily have delicious picks of the week.


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]]> 1769 Fighting To Return to SLC’s West Side After Being Priced Out https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ After being forced to move from her home in Salt Lake City’s Guadalupe neighborhood two years ago to make way for a new apartment development, Tina Holt Balderrama is back in her old neighborhood — but not without sacrifice. Host Ali Vallarta joins Tina at her new apartment, right across the street from a hole in the ground where her old house once stood, to talk about why she fought to make the journey home. Review Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place action plan and provide public comment before June 30. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Fighting To Return to SLC’s West Side After Being Priced Out full City Cast After being forced to move from her home in Salt Lake City’s Guadalupe neighborhood two years ago to make way for a new apartment development, Tina Holt Balderrama is back in her old neighborhood — but not without sacrifice. Host Ali Vallarta joins Tina at her new apartment, right across the street from a hole in the ground where her old house once stood, to talk about why she fought to make the journey home. Review Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place action plan and provide public comment before June 30. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. After being forced to move from her home in Salt Lake City’s Guadalupe neighborhood two years ago to make way for a new apartment development, Tina Holt Balderrama is back in her old neighborhood — but not without sacrifice. Host Ali Vallarta joins Tina at her new apartment, right across the street from a hole in the ground where her old house once stood, to talk about why she fought to make the journey home.


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]]> 829 Your Ultimate Salt Lake Summer Movie Guide https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Something about summer really makes you want to pop some popcorn and take in a movie. Luckily, Salt Lake has oodles of indoor and outdoor options for your viewing pleasure. Host and resident film buff Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her picks for the best places to catch a flick, hottest summer deals, and the origin story of the summer movie blockbuster. Utah Film Center screenings at Liberty Park Sundance Institute Local Lens summer lineup Lost & Found Club R-rated movie night Redwood Drive-in Salt Lake Film Society Summer Showdown Brewvies Salt Lake City Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Your Ultimate Salt Lake Summer Movie Guide full City Cast Something about summer really makes you want to pop some popcorn and take in a movie. Luckily, Salt Lake has oodles of indoor and outdoor options for your viewing pleasure. Host and resident film buff Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her picks for the best places to catch a flick, hottest summer deals, and the origin story of the summer movie blockbuster. Utah Film Center screenings at Liberty Park Sundance Institute Local Lens summer lineup Lost & Found Club R-rated movie night Redwood Drive-in Salt Lake Film Society Summer Showdown Brewvies Salt Lake City Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Something about summer really makes you want to pop some popcorn and take in a movie. Luckily, Salt Lake has oodles of indoor and outdoor options for your viewing pleasure. Host and resident film buff Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to share her picks for the best places to catch a flick, hottest summer deals, and the origin story of the summer movie blockbuster.


Utah Film Center screenings at Liberty Park

Sundance Institute Local Lens summer lineup

Lost & Found Club R-rated movie night

Redwood Drive-in

Salt Lake Film Society Summer Showdown

Brewvies Salt Lake City


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]]> 1363 What Happened to Even Stevens Sandwiches? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah-based sandwich shop Even Stevens has had a rocky road of operations over the past few years. But the once beloved restaurant that rose to fame for its buy-one-give-one donation model has mysteriously shut its doors around the valley. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what happened.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What Happened to Even Stevens Sandwiches? full City Cast Utah-based sandwich shop Even Stevens has had a rocky road of operations over the past few years. But the once beloved restaurant that rose to fame for its buy-one-give-one donation model has mysteriously shut its doors around the valley. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what happened.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah-based sandwich shop Even Stevens has had a rocky road of operations over the past few years. But the once beloved restaurant that rose to fame for its buy-one-give-one donation model has mysteriously shut its doors around the valley. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what happened. 


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]]> 953 Salt Lake’s Train to Boise Is Gaining Steam https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Utah Department of Transportation just requested $500,000 from the federal government to explore the possibility of a passenger train connecting Salt Lake to Boise. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and the best ideas for a long weekend in each city. This episode originally aired on March 8, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Train to Boise Is Gaining Steam full City Cast The Utah Department of Transportation just requested $500,000 from the federal government to explore the possibility of a passenger train connecting Salt Lake to Boise. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and the best ideas for a long weekend in each city. This episode originally aired on March 8, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Utah Department of Transportation just requested $500,000 from the federal government to explore the possibility of a passenger train connecting Salt Lake to Boise. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and the best ideas for a long weekend in each city.


This episode originally aired on March 8, 2023.


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]]> 1306 Mormon Cricket Apocalypse, Speed Bump Beef, and Another Highway Expansion https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ If there’s one thing you can count on the Utah Department of Transportation to do, it’s expand a highway. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how turning Bangerter Highway into Bangerter Freeway could displace 241 homes in West Valley City. Plus, some residents in SLC’s Wasatch Hollow neighborhood have beef with planned speed bumps on 1300 S. And are you prepared in case of a Mormon cricket apocalypse? Submit public comment on the Bangerter Highway expansion before July 12, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Mormon Cricket Apocalypse, Speed Bump Beef, and Another Highway Expansion full City Cast If there’s one thing you can count on the Utah Department of Transportation to do, it’s expand a highway. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how turning Bangerter Highway into Bangerter Freeway could displace 241 homes in West Valley City. Plus, some residents in SLC’s Wasatch Hollow neighborhood have beef with planned speed bumps on 1300 S. And are you prepared in case of a Mormon cricket apocalypse? Submit public comment on the Bangerter Highway expansion before July 12, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If there’s one thing you can count on the Utah Department of Transportation to do, it’s expand a highway. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how turning Bangerter Highway into Bangerter Freeway could displace 241 homes in West Valley City. Plus, some residents in SLC’s Wasatch Hollow neighborhood have beef with planned speed bumps on 1300 S. And are you prepared in case of a Mormon cricket apocalypse?


Submit public comment on the Bangerter Highway expansion before July 12, 2023.


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]]> 1496 The Affordable Housing Solution Hidden in Plain Sight https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Large, towering apartment complexes are popping up all over Salt Lake City. But when it comes to addressing our affordable housing crisis, maybe we should be thinking a bit … smaller. That’s where “missing middle” housing comes in. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson explains to host Ali Vallarta why these types of units are missing and how they fit into our housing puzzle. Listen to “Why Aren’t These Vacant Buildings Housing?” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Affordable Housing Solution Hidden in Plain Sight full City Cast Large, towering apartment complexes are popping up all over Salt Lake City. But when it comes to addressing our affordable housing crisis, maybe we should be thinking a bit … smaller. That’s where “missing middle” housing comes in. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson explains to host Ali Vallarta why these types of units are missing and how they fit into our housing puzzle. Listen to “Why Aren’t These Vacant Buildings Housing?” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Large, towering apartment complexes are popping up all over Salt Lake City. But when it comes to addressing our affordable housing crisis, maybe we should be thinking a bit … smaller. That’s where “missing middle” housing comes in. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson explains to host Ali Vallarta why these types of units are missing and how they fit into our housing puzzle.


Listen to “Why Aren’t These Vacant Buildings Housing?”


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]]> 1294 How To Shop Like a Farmers Market Pro https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ What’s missing from Salt Lake’s burgeoning network of farmers markets? In part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide, Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we are short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs. Find a farmers market. Farmers can apply for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s mental health voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How To Shop Like a Farmers Market Pro full City Cast What’s missing from Salt Lake’s burgeoning network of farmers markets? In part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide, Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we are short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs. Find a farmers market. Farmers can apply for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s mental health voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. What’s missing from Salt Lake’s burgeoning network of farmers markets? In part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide, Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we are short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs.


Find a farmers market.

Farmers can apply for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s mental health voucher program.


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]]> 1045 SLC Hookup Culture After Roe: A Time Capsule https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting the right to an abortion. Since then, we’ve seen an all-out legislative effort to ban abortion in Utah. Shortly after last year’s SCOTUS decision, host Ali Vallarta hit up the bar scene in Downtown SLC to ask young Salt Lakers how they’re thinking about going out and hooking up in a post-Roe world. Their answers were incredibly candid. This episode first aired July 5, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 SLC Hookup Culture After Roe: A Time Capsule full City Cast It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting the right to an abortion. Since then, we’ve seen an all-out legislative effort to ban abortion in Utah. Shortly after last year’s SCOTUS decision, host Ali Vallarta hit up the bar scene in Downtown SLC to ask young Salt Lakers how they’re thinking about going out and hooking up in a post-Roe world. Their answers were incredibly candid. This episode first aired July 5, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting the right to an abortion. Since then, we’ve seen an all-out legislative effort to ban abortion in Utah. Shortly after last year’s SCOTUS decision, host Ali Vallarta hit up the bar scene in Downtown SLC to ask young Salt Lakers how they’re thinking about going out and hooking up in a post-Roe world. Their answers were incredibly candid.


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]]> 1012 yes SLC Funds Sanctioned Camping, Celebrating Juneteenth, and Air Guitar Championships https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down key programs as well as some fun line items that snuck their way in. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria joins to share picks of the week. Our breakdown of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s initial budget proposal.  Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 SLC Funds Sanctioned Camping, Celebrating Juneteenth, and Air Guitar Championships full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down key programs as well as some fun line items that snuck their way in. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria joins to share picks of the week. Our breakdown of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s initial budget proposal.  Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down key programs as well as some fun line items that snuck their way in. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria joins to share picks of the week.


Our breakdown of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s initial budget proposal. 

Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s approach to homelessness.


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]]> 1763 Opioid Deaths Are Down. Could a New War on Drugs Be Next? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A decade ago, Utah had one of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. Now, while the rest of the country experiences an increase, the Beehive State has reversed that trend. Democratic State Sen. Jen Plumb, the founder of Utah Naloxone, tells host Ali Vallarta how we got to this point and what’s worrying her now. Find naloxone kits at Salt Lake County libraries and pharmacies across the state.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Opioid Deaths Are Down. Could a New War on Drugs Be Next? full City Cast A decade ago, Utah had one of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. Now, while the rest of the country experiences an increase, the Beehive State has reversed that trend. Democratic State Sen. Jen Plumb, the founder of Utah Naloxone, tells host Ali Vallarta how we got to this point and what’s worrying her now. Find naloxone kits at Salt Lake County libraries and pharmacies across the state.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A decade ago, Utah had one of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. Now, while the rest of the country experiences an increase, the Beehive State has reversed that trend. Democratic State Sen. Jen Plumb, the founder of Utah Naloxone, tells host Ali Vallarta how we got to this point and what’s worrying her now.


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]]> 1373 Cheap Summer Thrills for SLC Kids https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ School’s out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids’ days. So, where to start? In Part 2 of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, dad about town and City Weekly contributor Bryant Heath tells host Ali Vallarta his favorite places for family-friendly fun on the cheap. Plus, Bryant shares tips for leveraging camps to keep up with the ever-changing interests of an elementary-schooler.  Review the Utah State Board of Education’s Core Standards and then take the survey.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Cheap Summer Thrills for SLC Kids full City Cast School’s out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids’ days. So, where to start? In Part 2 of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, dad about town and City Weekly contributor Bryant Heath tells host Ali Vallarta his favorite places for family-friendly fun on the cheap. Plus, Bryant shares tips for leveraging camps to keep up with the ever-changing interests of an elementary-schooler.  Review the Utah State Board of Education’s Core Standards and then take the survey.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. School’s out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids’ days. So, where to start? In Part 2 of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, dad about town and City Weekly contributor Bryant Heath tells host Ali Vallarta his favorite places for family-friendly fun on the cheap. Plus, Bryant shares tips for leveraging camps to keep up with the ever-changing interests of an elementary-schooler. 


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]]> 1165 Do Houseplants Protect Our Lungs From Smog? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Do wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, and other nasty air in the valley sneak into our homes? Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Kerry Kelly, an air quality investigator at the University of Utah, how we can protect our very bedrooms from smog — and whether our house plants are pulling their weight! This episode first aired Aug. 4, 2022. A few of Dr. Kelly’s recommendations: How to make a DIY box air filter; PurpleAir Quality Sensors (a Salt Lake company!); and Tellus Air Quality Sensors from the U. Listen to our 2023 wildfire season preview.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Do Houseplants Protect Our Lungs From Smog? full City Cast Do wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, and other nasty air in the valley sneak into our homes? Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Kerry Kelly, an air quality investigator at the University of Utah, how we can protect our very bedrooms from smog — and whether our house plants are pulling their weight! This episode first aired Aug. 4, 2022. A few of Dr. Kelly’s recommendations: How to make a DIY box air filter; PurpleAir Quality Sensors (a Salt Lake company!); and Tellus Air Quality Sensors from the U. Listen to our 2023 wildfire season preview.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Do wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, and other nasty air in the valley sneak into our homes? Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Kerry Kelly, an air quality investigator at the University of Utah, how we can protect our very bedrooms from smog — and whether our house plants are pulling their weight!

This episode first aired Aug. 4, 2022.

A few of Dr. Kelly’s recommendations: How to make a DIY box air filter; PurpleAir Quality Sensors (a Salt Lake company!); and Tellus Air Quality Sensors from the U.

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]]> 957 Abandoning Shelters for Permanent Supportive Housing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Last fall, Salt Lake City invested $6 million to help develop 400 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. So far, only 94 have opened with a project called The Point at Fairpark, a converted motel run by Switchpoint Community Resource Center. Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for charging ahead with this type of resource over emergency shelters.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Abandoning Shelters for Permanent Supportive Housing full City Cast Last fall, Salt Lake City invested $6 million to help develop 400 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. So far, only 94 have opened with a project called The Point at Fairpark, a converted motel run by Switchpoint Community Resource Center. Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for charging ahead with this type of resource over emergency shelters.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Last fall, Salt Lake City invested $6 million to help develop 400 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. So far, only 94 have opened with a project called The Point at Fairpark, a converted motel run by Switchpoint Community Resource Center. Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case for charging ahead with this type of resource over emergency shelters. 


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]]> 1135 Ranking Our Airport, Farewell Flood Risk, and Christianity on State https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s summer travel season, and the SLC International Airport is expanding (welcome, Vessel Kitchen!). Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means rate the airport experience. Plus, they share some good news re: flood warnings and their picks of the week. Learn more about The Christian School art installation on State Street. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Ranking Our Airport, Farewell Flood Risk, and Christianity on State full City Cast It’s summer travel season, and the SLC International Airport is expanding (welcome, Vessel Kitchen!). Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means rate the airport experience. Plus, they share some good news re: flood warnings and their picks of the week. Learn more about The Christian School art installation on State Street. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s summer travel season, and the SLC International Airport is expanding (welcome, Vessel Kitchen!). Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means rate the airport experience. Plus, they share some good news re: flood warnings and their picks of the week.


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]]> 1476 Unbridled Enthusiasm for the Best Parades https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Few people parade as hard as Shireen Ghorbani, so buckle in for her mascot origin story! In part one of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, the former county council member and general enthusiast tells host Ali Vallarta the best parade routes in the Wasatch. Plus, the do’s and don’ts of throwing candy, and the perfect song for making an entrance. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s ambitions for a Green Loop. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Unbridled Enthusiasm for the Best Parades full City Cast Few people parade as hard as Shireen Ghorbani, so buckle in for her mascot origin story! In part one of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, the former county council member and general enthusiast tells host Ali Vallarta the best parade routes in the Wasatch. Plus, the do’s and don’ts of throwing candy, and the perfect song for making an entrance. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s ambitions for a Green Loop. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Few people parade as hard as Shireen Ghorbani, so buckle in for her mascot origin story! In part one of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, the former county council member and general enthusiast tells host Ali Vallarta the best parade routes in the Wasatch. Plus, the do’s and don’ts of throwing candy, and the perfect song for making an entrance.


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]]> 1205 Queer Salt Lake: Does the Data Match the Vibes? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ According to the Visit Salt Lake website, there is “tons of super gay stuff going on” in our city. But how queer is Salt Lake, really? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Paighten Harkins tells host Ali Vallarta whether the data matches the vibes — and what the governor’s gear shift on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Utahns means for our city. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Queer Salt Lake: Does the Data Match the Vibes? full City Cast According to the Visit Salt Lake website, there is “tons of super gay stuff going on” in our city. But how queer is Salt Lake, really? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Paighten Harkins tells host Ali Vallarta whether the data matches the vibes — and what the governor’s gear shift on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Utahns means for our city. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. According to the Visit Salt Lake website, there is “tons of super gay stuff going on” in our city. But how queer is Salt Lake, really? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Paighten Harkins tells host Ali Vallarta whether the data matches the vibes — and what the governor’s gear shift on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Utahns means for our city.


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]]> 1107 Salt Lake’s Most Inspired Corn Dogs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ When was the last time you had a corn dog? From gas station parking lots to elegant food truck variations, corn dog enthusiast Sam Martinez tells host Ali Vallarta why summer’s simplest, most underrated pleasure is his new obsession. And, of course, where to find the fluffiest renditions across this valley.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Most Inspired Corn Dogs full City Cast When was the last time you had a corn dog? From gas station parking lots to elegant food truck variations, corn dog enthusiast Sam Martinez tells host Ali Vallarta why summer’s simplest, most underrated pleasure is his new obsession. And, of course, where to find the fluffiest renditions across this valley.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. When was the last time you had a corn dog? From gas station parking lots to elegant food truck variations, corn dog enthusiast Sam Martinez tells host Ali Vallarta why summer’s simplest, most underrated pleasure is his new obsession. And, of course, where to find the fluffiest renditions across this valley. 


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]]> 978 Great Salt Lake National Park? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Great Salt Lake National Park. It has a nice ring to it, right? That’s what ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox is suggesting as an intervention to the ongoing crisis at the lake. Cox makes the case to host Ali Vallarta that it’s possible for everyone — tribal leaders, brine shrimp farmers, and even Republican lawmakers — to be represented in what could be Utah’s sixth national park.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Great Salt Lake National Park? full City Cast Great Salt Lake National Park. It has a nice ring to it, right? That’s what ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox is suggesting as an intervention to the ongoing crisis at the lake. Cox makes the case to host Ali Vallarta that it’s possible for everyone — tribal leaders, brine shrimp farmers, and even Republican lawmakers — to be represented in what could be Utah’s sixth national park.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Great Salt Lake National Park. It has a nice ring to it, right? That’s what ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox is suggesting as an intervention to the ongoing crisis at the lake. Cox makes the case to host Ali Vallarta that it’s possible for everyone — tribal leaders, brine shrimp farmers, and even Republican lawmakers — to be represented in what could be Utah’s sixth national park. 


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]]> 1225 Political Resignations, Hot Pride Picks, and Salt Lego City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what happens next for the soon-to-be-vacant Salt Lake City Council and Congressional District 2 seats. Plus, Happy Pride! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares her picks for any flavor of LGBTQ+ joy you want to celebrate. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s BallparkNEXT competition.  State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on his bill requiring porn sites to verify users’ age. KUER’s Martha Harris’ story about expressing gender and sexuality through Dungeons & Dragons. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Political Resignations, Hot Pride Picks, and Salt Lego City full City Cast Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what happens next for the soon-to-be-vacant Salt Lake City Council and Congressional District 2 seats. Plus, Happy Pride! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares her picks for any flavor of LGBTQ+ joy you want to celebrate. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s BallparkNEXT competition.  State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on his bill requiring porn sites to verify users’ age. KUER’s Martha Harris’ story about expressing gender and sexuality through Dungeons & Dragons. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what happens next for the soon-to-be-vacant Salt Lake City Council and Congressional District 2 seats. Plus, Happy Pride! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares her picks for any flavor of LGBTQ+ joy you want to celebrate.


Learn more about Salt Lake City’s BallparkNEXT competition. 

State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on his bill requiring porn sites to verify users’ age.

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]]> 1961 Why Rose Park Students Are Biking to School en Masse https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Rose Park Elementary hosted its final bike bus of the school year, where dozens of students and chaperones wheeled or walked to school together in a critical mass. Host Ali Vallarta tagged along as a guest chaperone and talked to bike bus originator Trina Perez about why it’s important to get students — and parents — out of the school drop-off line. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Rose Park Students Are Biking to School en Masse full City Cast Rose Park Elementary hosted its final bike bus of the school year, where dozens of students and chaperones wheeled or walked to school together in a critical mass. Host Ali Vallarta tagged along as a guest chaperone and talked to bike bus originator Trina Perez about why it’s important to get students — and parents — out of the school drop-off line. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Rose Park Elementary hosted its final bike bus of the school year, where dozens of students and chaperones wheeled or walked to school together in a critical mass. Host Ali Vallarta tagged along as a guest chaperone and talked to bike bus originator Trina Perez about why it’s important to get students — and parents — out of the school drop-off line.


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]]> 967 Your Ultimate Salt Lake Pool Guide https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Welcome to pool season, Salt Lake. Not only are pool parties fun, they also provide an important avenue for cooling off during our hot summers. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to give a rundown on the best pools to dip your toes into this season. Plus, Ali has an update on Salt Lake County’s lifeguard shortage. Learn more about tree equity in Salt Lake. Apply to be a Salt Lake County lifeguard.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Your Ultimate Salt Lake Pool Guide full City Cast Welcome to pool season, Salt Lake. Not only are pool parties fun, they also provide an important avenue for cooling off during our hot summers. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to give a rundown on the best pools to dip your toes into this season. Plus, Ali has an update on Salt Lake County’s lifeguard shortage. Learn more about tree equity in Salt Lake. Apply to be a Salt Lake County lifeguard.  We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Welcome to pool season, Salt Lake. Not only are pool parties fun, they also provide an important avenue for cooling off during our hot summers. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to give a rundown on the best pools to dip your toes into this season. Plus, Ali has an update on Salt Lake County’s lifeguard shortage.


Learn more about tree equity in Salt Lake.

Apply to be a Salt Lake County lifeguard. 


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]]> 1600 Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.  This episode originally aired on Oct. 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.  This episode originally aired on Oct. 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake. 


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]]> 943 Salt Lake’s Cheapest Beer, an Unconvincing Rebrand, and Anthem Auditions https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s Memorial Day weekend, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen may have found the cheapest beer in the county! He joins host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means to make sense of the week’s top stories, including the Utah Inland Port Authority’s strange rebrand and tales from local national anthem auditions. Listen to our episode on the results of the inland port audit.  Read the 51-page whitepaper on the inland port, if you really want to. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Cheapest Beer, an Unconvincing Rebrand, and Anthem Auditions full City Cast It’s Memorial Day weekend, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen may have found the cheapest beer in the county! He joins host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means to make sense of the week’s top stories, including the Utah Inland Port Authority’s strange rebrand and tales from local national anthem auditions. Listen to our episode on the results of the inland port audit.  Read the 51-page whitepaper on the inland port, if you really want to. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s Memorial Day weekend, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen may have found the cheapest beer in the county! He joins host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means to make sense of the week’s top stories, including the Utah Inland Port Authority’s strange rebrand and tales from local national anthem auditions.


Listen to our episode on the results of the inland port audit. 

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]]> 1983 Vegan Ice Cream Picks Even Dairy Lovers Will Like https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on a hot Memorial Day weekend. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Vegan Ice Cream Picks Even Dairy Lovers Will Like full City Cast Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on a hot Memorial Day weekend. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on a hot Memorial Day weekend. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake.


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]]> 802 What’s NEXT for Smith’s Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ competition asked Salt Lakers to submit their best ideas for the diamond and parking lot across the street. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the proposals and give a temperature check on how Ballpark community members feel about them. View the finalists and vote for your favorite at BallparkNEXT.com. Winners will be announced May 31, 2023. Utah Falconz player Lacy Mile’s pitch for a women’s sports complex. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What’s NEXT for Smith’s Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. full City Cast competition asked Salt Lakers to submit their best ideas for the diamond and parking lot across the street. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the proposals and give a temperature check on how Ballpark community members feel about them. View the finalists and vote for your favorite at BallparkNEXT.com. Winners will be announced May 31, 2023. Utah Falconz player Lacy Mile’s pitch for a women’s sports complex. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. competition asked Salt Lakers to submit their best ideas for the diamond and parking lot across the street. Host Ali Vallarta joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the proposals and give a temperature check on how Ballpark community members feel about them.


View the finalists and vote for your favorite at BallparkNEXT.com. Winners will be announced May 31, 2023.


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]]> 1612 When Can Gay and Bisexual Men Give Blood Here? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ There’s always a need for blood donations, and with summer adventures approaching, the need is even more urgent. So while Salt Lake-based lab ARUP welcomes the news that gay and bisexual men can donate blood after a decades-long ban, that doesn’t mean a flood of the good stuff will come rushing in by Memorial Day. ARUP medical director Dr. Waseem Anani joins host Ali Vallarta — as she sits in the donation chair — to share the new line of questioning and what barriers still remain. Read pathologist Benjamin Mazer’s piece “The FDA’s New ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Policy for Blood Donation” in The Atlantic. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 When Can Gay and Bisexual Men Give Blood Here? full City Cast There’s always a need for blood donations, and with summer adventures approaching, the need is even more urgent. So while Salt Lake-based lab ARUP welcomes the news that gay and bisexual men can donate blood after a decades-long ban, that doesn’t mean a flood of the good stuff will come rushing in by Memorial Day. ARUP medical director Dr. Waseem Anani joins host Ali Vallarta — as she sits in the donation chair — to share the new line of questioning and what barriers still remain. Read pathologist Benjamin Mazer’s piece “The FDA’s New ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Policy for Blood Donation” in The Atlantic. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There’s always a need for blood donations, and with summer adventures approaching, the need is even more urgent. So while Salt Lake-based lab ARUP welcomes the news that gay and bisexual men can donate blood after a decades-long ban, that doesn’t mean a flood of the good stuff will come rushing in by Memorial Day. ARUP medical director Dr. Waseem Anani joins host Ali Vallarta — as she sits in the donation chair — to share the new line of questioning and what barriers still remain.


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]]> 1222 Could Our Wildfire Season Include Firefighter Raises? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ All that water Utah got this winter means we’ll have a cool, fire-free summer, right? Not necessarily. And the threat of wildfires in the West, plus low pay, makes it difficult to recruit much-needed firefighters. Former wildland firefighter Jonathon Golden joins host Ali Vallarta to give a preview of fire season and share tips for keeping you — and firefighters — safe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Could Our Wildfire Season Include Firefighter Raises? full City Cast All that water Utah got this winter means we’ll have a cool, fire-free summer, right? Not necessarily. And the threat of wildfires in the West, plus low pay, makes it difficult to recruit much-needed firefighters. Former wildland firefighter Jonathon Golden joins host Ali Vallarta to give a preview of fire season and share tips for keeping you — and firefighters — safe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. All that water Utah got this winter means we’ll have a cool, fire-free summer, right? Not necessarily. And the threat of wildfires in the West, plus low pay, makes it difficult to recruit much-needed firefighters. Former wildland firefighter Jonathon Golden joins host Ali Vallarta to give a preview of fire season and share tips for keeping you — and firefighters — safe.


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]]> 1307 Lawmakers v. Governor, Food Courts, and Huzzah to the Czar https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Brace yourself: The Utah Legislature is back in town. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what they accomplished. Also in town: a new almost-czar of the Great Salt Lake. Plus, the Living Traditions festival hits SLC this weekend, and Emily makes the case for moving the 9th and 9th whale to a different street. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Listen to Ali interview State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on the PornHub debacle and consent. Living Traditions Festival Program Guide. Apply to be SLC’s Public Art Coordinator. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Lawmakers v. Governor, Food Courts, and Huzzah to the Czar full City Cast Brace yourself: The Utah Legislature is back in town. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what they accomplished. Also in town: a new almost-czar of the Great Salt Lake. Plus, the Living Traditions festival hits SLC this weekend, and Emily makes the case for moving the 9th and 9th whale to a different street. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Listen to Ali interview State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on the PornHub debacle and consent. Living Traditions Festival Program Guide. Apply to be SLC’s Public Art Coordinator. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Brace yourself: The Utah Legislature is back in town. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what they accomplished. Also in town: a new almost-czar of the Great Salt Lake. Plus, the Living Traditions festival hits SLC this weekend, and Emily makes the case for moving the 9th and 9th whale to a different street.


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Living Traditions Festival Program Guide.


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]]> 1484 Mastering the Cheese Board With a Salt Lake Monger https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking. But you don’t know a brie from a blue — so where do you start? Adri Pachelli, director of education and senior manager at Caputo’s Market & Deli, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case that cheese is for peasants and explain why it tastes best with bubbles. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Mastering the Cheese Board With a Salt Lake Monger full City Cast You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking. But you don’t know a brie from a blue — so where do you start? Adri Pachelli, director of education and senior manager at Caputo’s Market & Deli, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case that cheese is for peasants and explain why it tastes best with bubbles. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking. But you don’t know a brie from a blue — so where do you start? Adri Pachelli, director of education and senior manager at Caputo’s Market & Deli, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case that cheese is for peasants and explain why it tastes best with bubbles.


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]]> 1275 Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements.  This episode first aired March 24, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement full City Cast Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements.  This episode first aired March 24, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements. 


This episode first aired March 24, 2022.


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]]> 1411 Can the SLC School District Restore Trust By Fall? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating their contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV 2 education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents’ faith in their leadership. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Can the SLC School District Restore Trust By Fall? full City Cast School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating their contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV 2 education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents’ faith in their leadership. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating their contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV 2 education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents’ faith in their leadership.


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]]> 1368 Finding Romance in Small Lake City with Christina Lauren https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Finding love in Small Lake City is hard. But romance writer Christina Hobbs, half of the bestselling duo Christina Lauren, argues Utah is full of places to discover love. Christina joins host Ali Vallarta to share her favorite date night spots in Salt Lake and convince us to believe in love stories. Find Christina Lauren’s new book here: The True Love Experiment  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Finding Romance in Small Lake City with Christina Lauren full City Cast Finding love in Small Lake City is hard. But romance writer Christina Hobbs, half of the bestselling duo Christina Lauren, argues Utah is full of places to discover love. Christina joins host Ali Vallarta to share her favorite date night spots in Salt Lake and convince us to believe in love stories. Find Christina Lauren’s new book here: The True Love Experiment  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Finding love in Small Lake City is hard. But romance writer Christina Hobbs, half of the bestselling duo Christina Lauren, argues Utah is full of places to discover love. Christina joins host Ali Vallarta to share her favorite date night spots in Salt Lake and convince us to believe in love stories.


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]]> 1014 Campaign Signs, the Lake Czar, and Picks for Mom https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do signs equal votes in this election? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week, including adding two years to the Great Salt Lake’s lifespan. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria gives last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Listen to our episode on the controversy around Salt Lake’s new ADU rules. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Campaign Signs, the Lake Czar, and Picks for Mom full City Cast Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do signs equal votes in this election? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week, including adding two years to the Great Salt Lake’s lifespan. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria gives last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Listen to our episode on the controversy around Salt Lake’s new ADU rules. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do signs equal votes in this election? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week, including adding two years to the Great Salt Lake’s lifespan. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria gives last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day.


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]]> 1803 Concert Etiquette for Kilby Block Party and Beyond https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Kilby Block Party hits the Utah State Fairpark this weekend — in a big way. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, says they’re expecting 25,000 people at the festival each day. She joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer. Listen to our full theme song by Mitokandrea. Get details on the Living Traditions Festival. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Concert Etiquette for Kilby Block Party and Beyond full City Cast The Kilby Block Party hits the Utah State Fairpark this weekend — in a big way. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, says they’re expecting 25,000 people at the festival each day. She joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer. Listen to our full theme song by Mitokandrea. Get details on the Living Traditions Festival. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Kilby Block Party hits the Utah State Fairpark this weekend — in a big way. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, says they’re expecting 25,000 people at the festival each day. She joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer.


Listen to our full theme song by Mitokandrea.

Get details on the Living Traditions Festival.


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]]> 1170 no Effortless Gardening Tips for Renters and Plant Killers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This weekend is a gardening showdown in Salt Lake, with Wasatch Community Gardens and Red Butte Gardens hosting their annual Spring plant sales on the same day. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner has tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Effortless Gardening Tips for Renters and Plant Killers full City Cast This weekend is a gardening showdown in Salt Lake, with Wasatch Community Gardens and Red Butte Gardens hosting their annual Spring plant sales on the same day. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner has tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This weekend is a gardening showdown in Salt Lake, with Wasatch Community Gardens and Red Butte Gardens hosting their annual Spring plant sales on the same day. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner has tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks.


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]]> 1096 no A Conversation with PornHub’s New Nemesis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ PornHub has turned off the tap in Utah after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify a user’s age. Now, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) is getting a lot of angry messages about his bill. Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight? Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence. U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 09 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Conversation with PornHub’s New Nemesis full City Cast PornHub has turned off the tap in Utah after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify a user’s age. Now, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) is getting a lot of angry messages about his bill. Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight? Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence. U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. PornHub has turned off the tap in Utah after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify a user’s age. Now, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) is getting a lot of angry messages about his bill. Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight?

Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence.

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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]]> 1265 10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink order protocol –– don’t order a double! –– host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez, to lay down our unofficial rules for how to thrive in Small Lake City.  Learn trail etiquette at Trails Are Common Ground. City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County. Listen to our episode, “Getting Around Salt Lake Like a Local.” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt Lake full City Cast What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink order protocol –– don’t order a double! –– host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez, to lay down our unofficial rules for how to thrive in Small Lake City.  Learn trail etiquette at Trails Are Common Ground. City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County. Listen to our episode, “Getting Around Salt Lake Like a Local.” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink order protocol –– don’t order a double! –– host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez, to lay down our unofficial rules for how to thrive in Small Lake City. 


Learn trail etiquette at Trails Are Common Ground.

City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County.

Listen to our episode, “Getting Around Salt Lake Like a Local.”


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]]> 1603 yes 445 Million of Our Dollars, Walking to Chick-fil-A, and Mexican Street Parties https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to pick it all apart in our Friday news roundup. Check out the city’s budget hub. Attend a budget hearing on May 16 or June 6 at 7 p.m. Listen to Why Salt Lake’s Hottest Dance Party is Taking A Break by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 445 Million of Our Dollars, Walking to Chick-fil-A, and Mexican Street Parties full City Cast Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to pick it all apart in our Friday news roundup. Check out the city’s budget hub. Attend a budget hearing on May 16 or June 6 at 7 p.m. Listen to Why Salt Lake’s Hottest Dance Party is Taking A Break by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to pick it all apart in our Friday news roundup.


Check out the city’s budget hub. Attend a budget hearing on May 16 or June 6 at 7 p.m.

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]]> 1457 Who’s To Blame for the Draper Home Slides? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s not every day we see our neighbors’ houses fall off a cliff. But Utah made national news recently when a viral video showed two Draper homes sliding down a hillside and into a ravine. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to try to explain who’s at fault and whether this could happen again. Listen to Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Who’s To Blame for the Draper Home Slides? full City Cast It’s not every day we see our neighbors’ houses fall off a cliff. But Utah made national news recently when a viral video showed two Draper homes sliding down a hillside and into a ravine. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to try to explain who’s at fault and whether this could happen again. Listen to Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s not every day we see our neighbors’ houses fall off a cliff. But Utah made national news recently when a viral video showed two Draper homes sliding down a hillside and into a ravine. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to try to explain who’s at fault and whether this could happen again.


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]]> 1046 Who Waters Salt Lake’s Urban Forest? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lakers love our urban forest. Over the past few years, the City has added thousands of trees to our landscape, largely due to an initiative by Mayor Erin Mendenhall. But who’s watering all these trees? Lead producer Emily Means puts on her reporter hat and joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the challenges and opportunities of the city’s tree-planting efforts. Check out the Tree Equity Score map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Who Waters Salt Lake’s Urban Forest? full City Cast Salt Lakers love our urban forest. Over the past few years, the City has added thousands of trees to our landscape, largely due to an initiative by Mayor Erin Mendenhall. But who’s watering all these trees? Lead producer Emily Means puts on her reporter hat and joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the challenges and opportunities of the city’s tree-planting efforts. Check out the Tree Equity Score map. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lakers love our urban forest. Over the past few years, the City has added thousands of trees to our landscape, largely due to an initiative by Mayor Erin Mendenhall. But who’s watering all these trees? Lead producer Emily Means puts on her reporter hat and joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the challenges and opportunities of the city’s tree-planting efforts.


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]]> 1147 Yes, Utah Has Bears. How Worried Should You Be? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the club. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins.  What to do if you meet a mountain lion. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Yes, Utah Has Bears. How Worried Should You Be? full City Cast Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the club. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins.  What to do if you meet a mountain lion. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the club. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-ins. 


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]]> 1369 How To Enjoy Salt Lake’s Slow Sundays https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ You may have heard there’s nothing to do on Sundays in Salt Lake, due to the cultural influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that’s only kind of true! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to open your mind to embracing slower Sundays, including brunch recommendations for every vibe. Plus, we have tips for buying liquor on a Sunday. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How To Enjoy Salt Lake’s Slow Sundays full City Cast You may have heard there’s nothing to do on Sundays in Salt Lake, due to the cultural influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that’s only kind of true! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to open your mind to embracing slower Sundays, including brunch recommendations for every vibe. Plus, we have tips for buying liquor on a Sunday. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You may have heard there’s nothing to do on Sundays in Salt Lake, due to the cultural influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that’s only kind of true! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to open your mind to embracing slower Sundays, including brunch recommendations for every vibe. Plus, we have tips for buying liquor on a Sunday.


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]]> 1090 Manifesting Lifeguards, Unionizing the Library, and Homelessness Q&A https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on homelessness this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about their takeaways. Plus, Salt Lake City Public Library staff file their intent to unionize. And with 80-degree temps on the horizon, Ali and Emily share what they’re manifesting this summer. Listen to our interviews with SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall and candidates Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine about the city’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Manifesting Lifeguards, Unionizing the Library, and Homelessness Q&A full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on homelessness this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about their takeaways. Plus, Salt Lake City Public Library staff file their intent to unionize. And with 80-degree temps on the horizon, Ali and Emily share what they’re manifesting this summer. Listen to our interviews with SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall and candidates Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine about the city’s approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on homelessness this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about their takeaways. Plus, Salt Lake City Public Library staff file their intent to unionize. And with 80-degree temps on the horizon, Ali and Emily share what they’re manifesting this summer.


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]]> 1449 Salt Lake’s Sexiest Salads for Spring https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Sexiest Salads for Spring full City Cast There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful.


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]]> 1067 3 Years After Protests, What Has SLC’s Policing Commission Done? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ In the summer of 2020, protestors took to the streets calling for an end to racism in policing. Salt Lake City responded by establishing the Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Almost three years later, host Ali Vallarta asks outgoing chair Nicole Salazar-Hall what the commission has accomplished — and how it squares with their initial goals. Apply for Salt Lake’s Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 3 Years After Protests, What Has SLC’s Policing Commission Done? full City Cast In the summer of 2020, protestors took to the streets calling for an end to racism in policing. Salt Lake City responded by establishing the Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Almost three years later, host Ali Vallarta asks outgoing chair Nicole Salazar-Hall what the commission has accomplished — and how it squares with their initial goals. Apply for Salt Lake’s Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In the summer of 2020, protestors took to the streets calling for an end to racism in policing. Salt Lake City responded by establishing the Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Almost three years later, host Ali Vallarta asks outgoing chair Nicole Salazar-Hall what the commission has accomplished — and how it squares with their initial goals.


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]]> 1242 Change Our Minds: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake City and Utah leaders — and frankly, most Utahns — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Change Our Minds: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid full City Cast Salt Lake City and Utah leaders — and frankly, most Utahns — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City and Utah leaders — and frankly, most Utahns — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city.


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]]> 1355 Getting Around Salt Lake Like a Local https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake’s big transportation play is our grid system, but despite its simplicity, it can be tough to master. Sweet Streets board member Johnnae Nardone shares her best tips for reaching corners of our city in everything but a car. Plus, she makes the case for the bus over the minivan. Listen to What Makes the 999 So Magical? by City Cast Salt Lake.  Check out our tips for going car-less. Salt Lake City residents get a discounted UTA pass. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Getting Around Salt Lake Like a Local full City Cast Salt Lake’s big transportation play is our grid system, but despite its simplicity, it can be tough to master. Sweet Streets board member Johnnae Nardone shares her best tips for reaching corners of our city in everything but a car. Plus, she makes the case for the bus over the minivan. Listen to What Makes the 999 So Magical? by City Cast Salt Lake.  Check out our tips for going car-less. Salt Lake City residents get a discounted UTA pass. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake’s big transportation play is our grid system, but despite its simplicity, it can be tough to master. Sweet Streets board member Johnnae Nardone shares her best tips for reaching corners of our city in everything but a car. Plus, she makes the case for the bus over the minivan.


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]]> 1157 Is Crumbl Good? What’s Mud Rain? And Why Are Ponds? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The New York Times recently posed a big question: Are Crumbl cookies any good? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dare to answer. Plus, they break down the week’s top stories, from mud rain to a pond’s purpose.  Watch out for road closures during the Salt Lake City Marathon. Please send Ali your best bike lock recommendations at saltlake@citycast.fm or by texting 801-203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Is Crumbl Good? What’s Mud Rain? And Why Are Ponds? full City Cast The New York Times recently posed a big question: Are Crumbl cookies any good? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dare to answer. Plus, they break down the week’s top stories, from mud rain to a pond’s purpose.  Watch out for road closures during the Salt Lake City Marathon. Please send Ali your best bike lock recommendations at saltlake@citycast.fm or by texting 801-203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The New York Times recently posed a big question: Are Crumbl cookies any good? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dare to answer. Plus, they break down the week’s top stories, from mud rain to a pond’s purpose. 


Watch out for road closures during the Salt Lake City Marathon.

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]]> 1714 How's Utah's Medical Cannabis Program Doing? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Happy holidaze! It’s been three years since Utah’s medical cannabis program launched. As City Weekly’s annual 420 issue hits the stands, news editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to give an update on medical card distribution and a vibe check on the future of legal cannabis in Utah. Read City Weekly’s reporting on Utah’s medical cannabis program.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How's Utah's Medical Cannabis Program Doing? full City Cast Happy holidaze! It’s been three years since Utah’s medical cannabis program launched. As City Weekly’s annual 420 issue hits the stands, news editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to give an update on medical card distribution and a vibe check on the future of legal cannabis in Utah. Read City Weekly’s reporting on Utah’s medical cannabis program.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy holidaze! It’s been three years since Utah’s medical cannabis program launched. As City Weekly’s annual 420 issue hits the stands, news editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to give an update on medical card distribution and a vibe check on the future of legal cannabis in Utah.


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]]> 862 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Wardrobe https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s time for spring cleaning, and we know you’re headed to the thrift store with your donation pile in tow. Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years, with more people hitting up the Goodwill bins or the local DI to find hidden treasures. Producer and thrifting enthusiast Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to share her tips and tricks for shopping second hand in Salt Lake.  This episode first aired August 31, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Wardrobe full City Cast It’s time for spring cleaning, and we know you’re headed to the thrift store with your donation pile in tow. Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years, with more people hitting up the Goodwill bins or the local DI to find hidden treasures. Producer and thrifting enthusiast Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to share her tips and tricks for shopping second hand in Salt Lake.  This episode first aired August 31, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s time for spring cleaning, and we know you’re headed to the thrift store with your donation pile in tow. Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years, with more people hitting up the Goodwill bins or the local DI to find hidden treasures. Producer and thrifting enthusiast Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to share her tips and tricks for shopping second hand in Salt Lake. 


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]]> 1033 Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A new law changing how Utah officials pick judges takes effect on May 3. It was one of those “blink and you’ll miss it” decisions made by the Republican supermajority Legislature this year. But the ripple effect could touch some of our most hot-button issues. Simón Cantarero, a professor of legal ethics at Brigham Young University, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain his concerns about the law’s potential consequences. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? full City Cast A new law changing how Utah officials pick judges takes effect on May 3. It was one of those “blink and you’ll miss it” decisions made by the Republican supermajority Legislature this year. But the ripple effect could touch some of our most hot-button issues. Simón Cantarero, a professor of legal ethics at Brigham Young University, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain his concerns about the law’s potential consequences. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A new law changing how Utah officials pick judges takes effect on May 3. It was one of those “blink and you’ll miss it” decisions made by the Republican supermajority Legislature this year. But the ripple effect could touch some of our most hot-button issues. Simón Cantarero, a professor of legal ethics at Brigham Young University, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain his concerns about the law’s potential consequences.


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]]> 1118 To Share or Not To Share Our Outdoor Spaces https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. Take the Trails Are Common Ground quiz.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 To Share or Not To Share Our Outdoor Spaces full City Cast You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. Take the Trails Are Common Ground quiz.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them.


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]]> 1223 Salt Lake’s MLB Pitch, the Mayor Runs For Mayor, and Gripefest https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A group of influential Utahns have a big pitch for Salt Lake’s Fairpark neighborhood: a Major League Baseball team and a shiny new ballpark to house it. Plus, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall has officially announced her re-election campaign and the Sugar House Kum & Go proposal gets shot down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week and have a little gripefest together. See which Salt Lake neighborhoods are experiencing flood danger. Our one-on-one interviews about homelessness with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and current challengers Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine.  Background on the Kum & Go drama. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s MLB Pitch, the Mayor Runs For Mayor, and Gripefest full City Cast A group of influential Utahns have a big pitch for Salt Lake’s Fairpark neighborhood: a Major League Baseball team and a shiny new ballpark to house it. Plus, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall has officially announced her re-election campaign and the Sugar House Kum & Go proposal gets shot down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week and have a little gripefest together. See which Salt Lake neighborhoods are experiencing flood danger. Our one-on-one interviews about homelessness with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and current challengers Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine.  Background on the Kum & Go drama. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A group of influential Utahns have a big pitch for Salt Lake’s Fairpark neighborhood: a Major League Baseball team and a shiny new ballpark to house it. Plus, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall has officially announced her re-election campaign and the Sugar House Kum & Go proposal gets shot down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week and have a little gripefest together.


See which Salt Lake neighborhoods are experiencing flood danger.

Our one-on-one interviews about homelessness with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and current challengers Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine. 

Background on the Kum & Go drama.


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]]> 1542 Spring Fashion Trends From Indigenous Creators https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake’s first Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off this weekend, and every designer and model on Saturday’s catwalk will be Native. Diné model and designer Sahar Khadjenoury tells host Ali Vallarta what an event like this can accomplish in the face of federal threats to tribal sovereignty. And, of course, Spring’s hottest trends. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Spring Fashion Trends From Indigenous Creators full City Cast Salt Lake’s first Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off this weekend, and every designer and model on Saturday’s catwalk will be Native. Diné model and designer Sahar Khadjenoury tells host Ali Vallarta what an event like this can accomplish in the face of federal threats to tribal sovereignty. And, of course, Spring’s hottest trends. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake’s first Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off this weekend, and every designer and model on Saturday’s catwalk will be Native. Diné model and designer Sahar Khadjenoury tells host Ali Vallarta what an event like this can accomplish in the face of federal threats to tribal sovereignty. And, of course, Spring’s hottest trends.


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]]> 1115 Dare To Leave Salt Lake and Visit Provo https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lakers hate crossing our county lines to the south. Provo? Never heard of her. But as one of the fastest growing cities in the country, producer Ivana Martinez thinks you should give her hometown a chance. She makes her case for venturing outside of Salt Lake County to host Ali Vallarta. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Dare To Leave Salt Lake and Visit Provo full City Cast Salt Lakers hate crossing our county lines to the south. Provo? Never heard of her. But as one of the fastest growing cities in the country, producer Ivana Martinez thinks you should give her hometown a chance. She makes her case for venturing outside of Salt Lake County to host Ali Vallarta. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lakers hate crossing our county lines to the south. Provo? Never heard of her. But as one of the fastest growing cities in the country, producer Ivana Martinez thinks you should give her hometown a chance. She makes her case for venturing outside of Salt Lake County to host Ali Vallarta.


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]]> 927 Would Eliminating Golf Courses Save the Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s easy to look at golf courses in our drought-stricken state and wonder if they’re doing their part to conserve water. We’re over here xeriscaping the heck out of our yards to save the Great Salt Lake, and they just get to be lush and green all summer long? But new data show our ire might be a little overblown. Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen digs into the numbers with host Ali Vallarta and explains what impact golf courses really have on our dwindling namesake. Browse Leia’s golf course water use data map and read her analysis for the Salt Lake Tribune. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Would Eliminating Golf Courses Save the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast It’s easy to look at golf courses in our drought-stricken state and wonder if they’re doing their part to conserve water. We’re over here xeriscaping the heck out of our yards to save the Great Salt Lake, and they just get to be lush and green all summer long? But new data show our ire might be a little overblown. Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen digs into the numbers with host Ali Vallarta and explains what impact golf courses really have on our dwindling namesake. Browse Leia’s golf course water use data map and read her analysis for the Salt Lake Tribune. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s easy to look at golf courses in our drought-stricken state and wonder if they’re doing their part to conserve water. We’re over here xeriscaping the heck out of our yards to save the Great Salt Lake, and they just get to be lush and green all summer long? But new data show our ire might be a little overblown. Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen digs into the numbers with host Ali Vallarta and explains what impact golf courses really have on our dwindling namesake.


Browse Leia’s golf course water use data map and read her analysis for the Salt Lake Tribune.


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]]> 910 Mythbusting Salt Lake’s Air Quality https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history –– but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Mythbusting Salt Lake’s Air Quality full City Cast Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history –– but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history –– but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go from here, and how to keep our lungs safe.


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]]> 1270 Flood Plans, New Homeless Shelters, and Downtown Getting Taller https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week with all sorts of land-use proposals. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to try to make sense of the municipal stuff. Plus, will we ever get more buses up the Cottonwood Canyons? And if you’re worried about flooding, Ali shares some action items to ease your anxiety. Listen to our episode on ADUs. Browse proposed changes to height requirements downtown. Adopt a storm drain. Check Salt Lake County’s floodplain map. Empanada Fest, Baby Animal Celebration, and the Bunny Hop! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Flood Plans, New Homeless Shelters, and Downtown Getting Taller full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week with all sorts of land-use proposals. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to try to make sense of the municipal stuff. Plus, will we ever get more buses up the Cottonwood Canyons? And if you’re worried about flooding, Ali shares some action items to ease your anxiety. Listen to our episode on ADUs. Browse proposed changes to height requirements downtown. Adopt a storm drain. Check Salt Lake County’s floodplain map. Empanada Fest, Baby Animal Celebration, and the Bunny Hop! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week with all sorts of land-use proposals. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to try to make sense of the municipal stuff. Plus, will we ever get more buses up the Cottonwood Canyons? And if you’re worried about flooding, Ali shares some action items to ease your anxiety.


Listen to our episode on ADUs.

Browse proposed changes to height requirements downtown.

Adopt a storm drain.

Check Salt Lake County’s floodplain map.

Empanada Fest, Baby Animal Celebration, and the Bunny Hop!


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]]> 1818 The Problem With Too Much Snow https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s been fun to watch this winter’s snowfall break state records — most recently the all-timer at Alta Ski Area. But you know what they say about too much of a good thing? Meteorologist and forecaster Evan Thayer tells host Ali Vallarta why he is of two minds on all this snow and whether we could see another winter like this in our lifetimes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Problem With Too Much Snow full City Cast It’s been fun to watch this winter’s snowfall break state records — most recently the all-timer at Alta Ski Area. But you know what they say about too much of a good thing? Meteorologist and forecaster Evan Thayer tells host Ali Vallarta why he is of two minds on all this snow and whether we could see another winter like this in our lifetimes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s been fun to watch this winter’s snowfall break state records — most recently the all-timer at Alta Ski Area. But you know what they say about too much of a good thing? Meteorologist and forecaster Evan Thayer tells host Ali Vallarta why he is of two minds on all this snow and whether we could see another winter like this in our lifetimes.


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]]> 968 Picking Salt Lake Fights With the ChatGPT Robot https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means want to figure out if the interactive online robot, Chat GPT, is coming for their jobs. So, they decided to spend some time picking its “brain” about Salt Lake. Can it write a killer haiku about the proposed inland port? Not exactly. Can it analyze the experience of being a Salt Laker? Maybe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Picking Salt Lake Fights With the ChatGPT Robot full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means want to figure out if the interactive online robot, Chat GPT, is coming for their jobs. So, they decided to spend some time picking its “brain” about Salt Lake. Can it write a killer haiku about the proposed inland port? Not exactly. Can it analyze the experience of being a Salt Laker? Maybe. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means want to figure out if the interactive online robot, Chat GPT, is coming for their jobs. So, they decided to spend some time picking its “brain” about Salt Lake. Can it write a killer haiku about the proposed inland port? Not exactly. Can it analyze the experience of being a Salt Laker? Maybe.


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]]> 1535 The ‘Mother-In-Law’ Apartment Debate Heats Up https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ In a world full of acronyms, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is here to convince you to care about this one: ADUs aka accessory dwelling units. As the City Council takes up this heated debate, Taylor tells host Ali Vallarta how tweaks to Salt Lake City’s ADU ordinance could boost our housing supply — and maybe even bring back the “starter home?” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The ‘Mother-In-Law’ Apartment Debate Heats Up full City Cast In a world full of acronyms, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is here to convince you to care about this one: ADUs aka accessory dwelling units. As the City Council takes up this heated debate, Taylor tells host Ali Vallarta how tweaks to Salt Lake City’s ADU ordinance could boost our housing supply — and maybe even bring back the “starter home?” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In a world full of acronyms, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is here to convince you to care about this one: ADUs aka accessory dwelling units. As the City Council takes up this heated debate, Taylor tells host Ali Vallarta how tweaks to Salt Lake City’s ADU ordinance could boost our housing supply — and maybe even bring back the “starter home?”


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]]> 1387 Utahns' Quiet Obsession With Med Spas https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Driving down I-15 there are dozens of billboards advertising medical spa procedures for botox, face filler, and body sculpting. These med spas are Utahns' best kept secret, but why are we so obsessed with them? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get real about this cultural phenomenon.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Utahns' Quiet Obsession With Med Spas full City Cast Driving down I-15 there are dozens of billboards advertising medical spa procedures for botox, face filler, and body sculpting. These med spas are Utahns' best kept secret, but why are we so obsessed with them? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get real about this cultural phenomenon.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Driving down I-15 there are dozens of billboards advertising medical spa procedures for botox, face filler, and body sculpting. These med spas are Utahns' best kept secret, but why are we so obsessed with them? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get real about this cultural phenomenon. 


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]]> 1239 Gwyneth v. the Optometrist, Delicious Food News, and Construction Corner https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Academy Award winner and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow is in Park City for what’s been dubbed “the trial of the century.” The spectacle has host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means wondering — for the first time in their lives — what the rules of skiing even are. They tackle that, downtown development updates, and spring sports during this week’s news roundup. Our conversation with Utah Falconz president and player Lacy Mile.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Gwyneth v. the Optometrist, Delicious Food News, and Construction Corner full City Cast Academy Award winner and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow is in Park City for what’s been dubbed “the trial of the century.” The spectacle has host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means wondering — for the first time in their lives — what the rules of skiing even are. They tackle that, downtown development updates, and spring sports during this week’s news roundup. Our conversation with Utah Falconz president and player Lacy Mile.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Academy Award winner and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow is in Park City for what’s been dubbed “the trial of the century.” The spectacle has host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means wondering — for the first time in their lives — what the rules of skiing even are. They tackle that, downtown development updates, and spring sports during this week’s news roundup.


Our conversation with Utah Falconz president and player Lacy Mile.

 

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]]> 1653 A Big Idea for Ballpark Secures a Stadium for Women Athletes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Athletes and enthusiasts have submitted a bold proposal for Salt Lake’s soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark: build the first women’s sports complex in the nation. In a state that consistently ranks the worst for women’s equality, that’s a big deal! Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports. Salt Lake’s women athletes are totally crushing it. Get tickets to the Utah Falconz season opener against San Diego Rebellion on Saturday, April 1. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A Big Idea for Ballpark Secures a Stadium for Women Athletes full City Cast Athletes and enthusiasts have submitted a bold proposal for Salt Lake’s soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark: build the first women’s sports complex in the nation. In a state that consistently ranks the worst for women’s equality, that’s a big deal! Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports. Salt Lake’s women athletes are totally crushing it. Get tickets to the Utah Falconz season opener against San Diego Rebellion on Saturday, April 1. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Athletes and enthusiasts have submitted a bold proposal for Salt Lake’s soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark: build the first women’s sports complex in the nation. In a state that consistently ranks the worst for women’s equality, that’s a big deal! Utah Falconz football team president and defensive player Lacy Mile talks with host Ali Vallarta about what having a home field to play at could mean for her team and the trajectory of women’s sports.


Salt Lake’s women athletes are totally crushing it.

Get tickets to the Utah Falconz season opener against San Diego Rebellion on Saturday, April 1.


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]]> 1334 The Unintended Consequences of a Shiny New Park https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin’ new regional park in Glendale. It’s the site of the defunct Raging Waters Water Park and will have a ton of amenities. So, how hyped is the neighborhood? Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the potential impact of something called green gentrification. Get details on the Folsom Trail Mural Competition, which closes this Friday, March 31. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Unintended Consequences of a Shiny New Park full City Cast The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin’ new regional park in Glendale. It’s the site of the defunct Raging Waters Water Park and will have a ton of amenities. So, how hyped is the neighborhood? Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the potential impact of something called green gentrification. Get details on the Folsom Trail Mural Competition, which closes this Friday, March 31. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin’ new regional park in Glendale. It’s the site of the defunct Raging Waters Water Park and will have a ton of amenities. So, how hyped is the neighborhood? Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the potential impact of something called green gentrification.


Get details on the Folsom Trail Mural Competition, which closes this Friday, March 31.


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]]> 1142 Why Two Local Banks Are on a Watchlist https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A handful of Utah banks — including two in Salt Lake — have been put on a national watchlist for predatory lending practices. That has us worried! University of Utah law professor Chris Peterson, who specializes in consumer protection, joins host Ali Vallarta to break-down how Utah started exporting triple-digit interest rates — and whether it’s an indictment of FinTech. Read Christie Porter’s piece in Salt Lake Magazine about the potential impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s demise in Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Two Local Banks Are on a Watchlist full City Cast A handful of Utah banks — including two in Salt Lake — have been put on a national watchlist for predatory lending practices. That has us worried! University of Utah law professor Chris Peterson, who specializes in consumer protection, joins host Ali Vallarta to break-down how Utah started exporting triple-digit interest rates — and whether it’s an indictment of FinTech. Read Christie Porter’s piece in Salt Lake Magazine about the potential impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s demise in Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A handful of Utah banks — including two in Salt Lake — have been put on a national watchlist for predatory lending practices. That has us worried! University of Utah law professor Chris Peterson, who specializes in consumer protection, joins host Ali Vallarta to break-down how Utah started exporting triple-digit interest rates — and whether it’s an indictment of FinTech.


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]]> 1265 Preparedness Tips from a Salt Lake Prepper https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This winter is one for the books. Utah’s snowpack broke a 40-year record, and we’re seeing increasing preparations around the valley in case of flooding. That, plus the third anniversary of the pandemic and Magna earthquake have us wanting to stock up on canned goods and put together a 72-hour kit. Emily Cottam, a Taylorsville prepper and mother of two, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her tips. Get sandbags at one of these “Stop and Fill” locations around the valley. Sign up for the Great Utah Shakeout. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Preparedness Tips from a Salt Lake Prepper full City Cast This winter is one for the books. Utah’s snowpack broke a 40-year record, and we’re seeing increasing preparations around the valley in case of flooding. That, plus the third anniversary of the pandemic and Magna earthquake have us wanting to stock up on canned goods and put together a 72-hour kit. Emily Cottam, a Taylorsville prepper and mother of two, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her tips. Get sandbags at one of these “Stop and Fill” locations around the valley. Sign up for the Great Utah Shakeout. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This winter is one for the books. Utah’s snowpack broke a 40-year record, and we’re seeing increasing preparations around the valley in case of flooding. That, plus the third anniversary of the pandemic and Magna earthquake have us wanting to stock up on canned goods and put together a 72-hour kit. Emily Cottam, a Taylorsville prepper and mother of two, joins host Ali Vallarta to share her tips.


Get sandbags at one of these “Stop and Fill” locations around the valley.

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]]> 985 Sad Boy Concerts, Banning the Bible, and a Transit Conundrum https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The lineup for Salt Lake’s Twilight Concert Series was announced this week, and well, it’s gonna be a sad boy summer. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority isn’t on board with the Rio Grande plan, Davis School District might ban the Bible, and policing in Salt Lake County is up in the air. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the local stories of the week. Get tickets to Storytellers at Midnight Corner. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Sad Boy Concerts, Banning the Bible, and a Transit Conundrum full City Cast The lineup for Salt Lake’s Twilight Concert Series was announced this week, and well, it’s gonna be a sad boy summer. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority isn’t on board with the Rio Grande plan, Davis School District might ban the Bible, and policing in Salt Lake County is up in the air. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the local stories of the week. Get tickets to Storytellers at Midnight Corner. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The lineup for Salt Lake’s Twilight Concert Series was announced this week, and well, it’s gonna be a sad boy summer. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority isn’t on board with the Rio Grande plan, Davis School District might ban the Bible, and policing in Salt Lake County is up in the air. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the local stories of the week.


Get tickets to Storytellers at Midnight Corner.


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]]> 1416 How To Be a Good Neighbor During Ramadan https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The crescent moon was spotted on Wednesday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan — which includes fasting from dawn to dusk! Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days.  This episode first aired on April 4, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How To Be a Good Neighbor During Ramadan full City Cast The crescent moon was spotted on Wednesday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan — which includes fasting from dawn to dusk! Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days.  This episode first aired on April 4, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The crescent moon was spotted on Wednesday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan — which includes fasting from dawn to dusk! Nora Abu-Dan of the Emerald Project joins host Ali Vallarta to create a guide to being a good neighbor, manager, or co-worker over the next 28 days. 


This episode first aired on April 4, 2022.


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]]> 1188 The Rallying Cry for Utah Gay Rodeo https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s been 19 years since riders and wranglers came to town to compete in Utah’s gay rodeo. But this summer, the Utah Gay Rodeo Association plans to break that spell by hosting the Crossroads of the West Regional Rodeo. UGRA trustee Kevin Hillman joins host Ali Vallarta to explore a resurgence in cowboy culture and explain where gay rodeo fits in the “Yeehaw Agenda.” Participate in the mini, indoor gay rodeo at Club Verse this Sunday, March 26, beginning at 3 p.m. (21+) Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Rallying Cry for Utah Gay Rodeo full City Cast It’s been 19 years since riders and wranglers came to town to compete in Utah’s gay rodeo. But this summer, the Utah Gay Rodeo Association plans to break that spell by hosting the Crossroads of the West Regional Rodeo. UGRA trustee Kevin Hillman joins host Ali Vallarta to explore a resurgence in cowboy culture and explain where gay rodeo fits in the “Yeehaw Agenda.” Participate in the mini, indoor gay rodeo at Club Verse this Sunday, March 26, beginning at 3 p.m. (21+) Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. It’s been 19 years since riders and wranglers came to town to compete in Utah’s gay rodeo. But this summer, the Utah Gay Rodeo Association plans to break that spell by hosting the Crossroads of the West Regional Rodeo. UGRA trustee Kevin Hillman joins host Ali Vallarta to explore a resurgence in cowboy culture and explain where gay rodeo fits in the “Yeehaw Agenda.”


Participate in the mini, indoor gay rodeo at Club Verse this Sunday, March 26, beginning at 3 p.m. (21+)


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]]> 1198 no The New Normal for All-Ages Drag Shows https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There is no Salt Lake as we know it without a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and our drag scene reflects that. But like other places around the country, drag shows are under attack by lawmakers and right-wing extremists who say they aren’t appropriate for children. Salt Lake’s all-ages Bes-Teas show recently returned, after armed Proud Boys protested the event earlier this year. Now, Bes-Teas creator Tara Lipsyncki joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s at stake. Salt Lake’s 2022 municipal equality index scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The New Normal for All-Ages Drag Shows full City Cast There is no Salt Lake as we know it without a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and our drag scene reflects that. But like other places around the country, drag shows are under attack by lawmakers and right-wing extremists who say they aren’t appropriate for children. Salt Lake’s all-ages Bes-Teas show recently returned, after armed Proud Boys protested the event earlier this year. Now, Bes-Teas creator Tara Lipsyncki joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s at stake. Salt Lake’s 2022 municipal equality index scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. There is no Salt Lake as we know it without a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and our drag scene reflects that. But like other places around the country, drag shows are under attack by lawmakers and right-wing extremists who say they aren’t appropriate for children. Salt Lake’s all-ages Bes-Teas show recently returned, after armed Proud Boys protested the event earlier this year. Now, Bes-Teas creator Tara Lipsyncki joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s at stake.


Salt Lake’s 2022 municipal equality index scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign.


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]]> 1198 yes Why the Royals’ Return Is Big for Utah Women https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From the triumphant return of the Utah Royals soccer club to the University of Utah Women’s basketball team taking home the PAC-12 championship, our women athletes in Salt Lake are absolutely crushing it. Women’s sports super fan Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is more than just a moment — it’s an evolution in our local industry. Read the 2021 Deloitte TMT Predictions report on the monetization of women’s sports. Get tickets to the Utah Wild. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why the Royals’ Return Is Big for Utah Women full City Cast From the triumphant return of the Utah Royals soccer club to the University of Utah Women’s basketball team taking home the PAC-12 championship, our women athletes in Salt Lake are absolutely crushing it. Women’s sports super fan Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is more than just a moment — it’s an evolution in our local industry. Read the 2021 Deloitte TMT Predictions report on the monetization of women’s sports. Get tickets to the Utah Wild. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. From the triumphant return of the Utah Royals soccer club to the University of Utah Women’s basketball team taking home the PAC-12 championship, our women athletes in Salt Lake are absolutely crushing it. Women’s sports super fan Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why this is more than just a moment — it’s an evolution in our local industry.


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]]> 1282 The Swarm, a Win for the Great Salt Lake, and Weekend Maybes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It seems like there’s always new news from Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. This week, “The Swarm” proposal is the buzz about town. Plus, we have good and bad news for our shrinking Great Salt Lake. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to make sense of the week’s news. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria recommends a weekend of “maybe” events. See renderings of "The Swarm" proposal for Ballpark. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Swarm, a Win for the Great Salt Lake, and Weekend Maybes full City Cast It seems like there’s always new news from Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. This week, “The Swarm” proposal is the buzz about town. Plus, we have good and bad news for our shrinking Great Salt Lake. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to make sense of the week’s news. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria recommends a weekend of “maybe” events. See renderings of "The Swarm" proposal for Ballpark. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It seems like there’s always new news from Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. This week, “The Swarm” proposal is the buzz about town. Plus, we have good and bad news for our shrinking Great Salt Lake. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to make sense of the week’s news. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria recommends a weekend of “maybe” events.


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]]> 1597 How Does Salt Lake City Criminalize Homelessness? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We recently asked Mayor Erin Mendenhall if Salt Lake City would consider rescinding its “no camping” ordinance, and she said no. That raised some questions for us, like how often are Salt Lakers going to court for camping? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, talks with lead producer Emily Means about what other measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the city's streets.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Does Salt Lake City Criminalize Homelessness? full City Cast We recently asked Mayor Erin Mendenhall if Salt Lake City would consider rescinding its “no camping” ordinance, and she said no. That raised some questions for us, like how often are Salt Lakers going to court for camping? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, talks with lead producer Emily Means about what other measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the city's streets.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We recently asked Mayor Erin Mendenhall if Salt Lake City would consider rescinding its “no camping” ordinance, and she said no. That raised some questions for us, like how often are Salt Lakers going to court for camping? Taylor Hastings, an attorney with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, talks with lead producer Emily Means about what other measures could keep folks out of the criminal justice system while trying to survive on the city's streets. 


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]]> 1330 Pocket Parks To Discover in SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ We love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Jordan and Sugar House Parks — all have a lot to offer. But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Lead producer Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out. This episode first aired Sept. 7, 2022. Salt Lake City’s Ballpark design competition closes Friday, March 17. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Pocket Parks To Discover in SLC full City Cast We love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Jordan and Sugar House Parks — all have a lot to offer. But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Lead producer Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out. This episode first aired Sept. 7, 2022. Salt Lake City’s Ballpark design competition closes Friday, March 17. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Jordan and Sugar House Parks — all have a lot to offer.


But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Lead producer Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out.


This episode first aired Sept. 7, 2022.


Salt Lake City’s Ballpark design competition closes Friday, March 17.


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]]> 1019 Is Utah’s New Flag Tattoo-Worthy? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s got a fever, and the only prescription is new flags. Salt Lake City’s redesigned banner has received glowing reviews from flag experts. And after a multi-year process and thousands of submissions, the Legislature approved a simpler design to rep the Beehive State — though some voters think there’s no school like the old school. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association about what makes for a good flag and why it’s important to have one. Podcaster Roman Mars’ Ted Talk that launched an obsession with flags.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Is Utah’s New Flag Tattoo-Worthy? full City Cast Utah’s got a fever, and the only prescription is new flags. Salt Lake City’s redesigned banner has received glowing reviews from flag experts. And after a multi-year process and thousands of submissions, the Legislature approved a simpler design to rep the Beehive State — though some voters think there’s no school like the old school. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association about what makes for a good flag and why it’s important to have one. Podcaster Roman Mars’ Ted Talk that launched an obsession with flags.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah’s got a fever, and the only prescription is new flags. Salt Lake City’s redesigned banner has received glowing reviews from flag experts. And after a multi-year process and thousands of submissions, the Legislature approved a simpler design to rep the Beehive State — though some voters think there’s no school like the old school. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association about what makes for a good flag and why it’s important to have one.


Podcaster Roman Mars’ Ted Talk that launched an obsession with flags. 


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]]> 1259 Getting Arrested for More Accessible Transit https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ One of the reasons we live in a city is the promise of accessibility, right? Disability advocate Shelby Hintze explains how the legacy of the late Barbara Toomer can be felt in how she gets around Salt Lake in a wheelchair. Plus, she shares the infrastructure improvements as well as day-to-day courtesies on her wishlist. Listen to our chaotic Women’s History Month playlist on Spotify. More info on Disability Activist Barbara G. Toomer Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Getting Arrested for More Accessible Transit full City Cast One of the reasons we live in a city is the promise of accessibility, right? Disability advocate Shelby Hintze explains how the legacy of the late Barbara Toomer can be felt in how she gets around Salt Lake in a wheelchair. Plus, she shares the infrastructure improvements as well as day-to-day courtesies on her wishlist. Listen to our chaotic Women’s History Month playlist on Spotify. More info on Disability Activist Barbara G. Toomer Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. One of the reasons we live in a city is the promise of accessibility, right? Disability advocate Shelby Hintze explains how the legacy of the late Barbara Toomer can be felt in how she gets around Salt Lake in a wheelchair. Plus, she shares the infrastructure improvements as well as day-to-day courtesies on her wishlist.


Listen to our chaotic Women’s History Month playlist on Spotify.


More info on Disability Activist Barbara G. Toomer


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]]> 1204 Main Street 2.0, Ranked-Choice Mayors, and Brighter Days https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Let’s get municipal. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week, taking hours of public comment on oodles of issues. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the week’s news, including permanently closing SLC’s Main Street to cars and ranked choice voting in this year’s municipal election. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Main Street 2.0, Ranked-Choice Mayors, and Brighter Days full City Cast Let’s get municipal. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week, taking hours of public comment on oodles of issues. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the week’s news, including permanently closing SLC’s Main Street to cars and ranked choice voting in this year’s municipal election. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Let’s get municipal. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week, taking hours of public comment on oodles of issues. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the week’s news, including permanently closing SLC’s Main Street to cars and ranked choice voting in this year’s municipal election.


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]]> 1750 Coming Soon? Weekend Train to Boise https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lakers love a good commuter rail ride as much as the next transit nerd (see you on FrontRunner!). But our neighbors in Boise are frickin’ stoked about the idea of a possible Amtrak route from the Big Potato to the Big Salty. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and whether Salt Lakers return the feeling. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Coming Soon? Weekend Train to Boise full City Cast Salt Lakers love a good commuter rail ride as much as the next transit nerd (see you on FrontRunner!). But our neighbors in Boise are frickin’ stoked about the idea of a possible Amtrak route from the Big Potato to the Big Salty. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and whether Salt Lakers return the feeling. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lakers love a good commuter rail ride as much as the next transit nerd (see you on FrontRunner!). But our neighbors in Boise are frickin’ stoked about the idea of a possible Amtrak route from the Big Potato to the Big Salty. City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill and host Emma Arnold join Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta to talk about why Boiseans are so pumped to ride the rails to SLC — and whether Salt Lakers return the feeling.


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]]> 1356 What Lawmakers Did About Housing, Education, and the Gondola https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Also: What the Legislature did about the Great Salt Lake, liquor, and health care. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What Lawmakers Did About Housing, Education, and the Gondola full City Cast In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Also: What the Legislature did about the Great Salt Lake, liquor, and health care. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from housing and homelessness to the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon.


Also: What the Legislature did about the Great Salt Lake, liquor, and health care.


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]]> 1488 What Lawmakers Did About Great Salt Lake, Liquor, and Your Health https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills in just 45 days. Whew! It’s a lot to take in. Luckily, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from the Great Salt Lake to liquor laws. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What Lawmakers Did About Great Salt Lake, Liquor, and Your Health full City Cast Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills in just 45 days. Whew! It’s a lot to take in. Luckily, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from the Great Salt Lake to liquor laws. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills in just 45 days. Whew! It’s a lot to take in. Luckily, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying attention for us. Ben joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what legislators did about the issues Salt Lakers care about most — from the Great Salt Lake to liquor laws.


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]]> 1324 The New Rules of Tipping https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers, low wages, and bad tippers. Salt Lake mixologist Alexi Fisher joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it’s like on the other side of the bar and break down when and how to tip service workers. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 The New Rules of Tipping full City Cast We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers, low wages, and bad tippers. Salt Lake mixologist Alexi Fisher joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it’s like on the other side of the bar and break down when and how to tip service workers. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers, low wages, and bad tippers. Salt Lake mixologist Alexi Fisher joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it’s like on the other side of the bar and break down when and how to tip service workers.


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]]> 1341 Burying Trains, Clearing the Air, and Abortion Access in Wendover? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Happy Meteorological Spring, everyone! The days are (hopefully, maybe) getting warmer. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the week’s stories, including funding to study burying Salt Lake City’s trains, Gov. Spencer Cox’s move to clear the air, and a confusing vote by the Salt Lake County Council. Learn about burying the rails through the Rio Grande Plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Burying Trains, Clearing the Air, and Abortion Access in Wendover? full City Cast Happy Meteorological Spring, everyone! The days are (hopefully, maybe) getting warmer. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the week’s stories, including funding to study burying Salt Lake City’s trains, Gov. Spencer Cox’s move to clear the air, and a confusing vote by the Salt Lake County Council. Learn about burying the rails through the Rio Grande Plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy Meteorological Spring, everyone! The days are (hopefully, maybe) getting warmer. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the week’s stories, including funding to study burying Salt Lake City’s trains, Gov. Spencer Cox’s move to clear the air, and a confusing vote by the Salt Lake County Council.


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]]> 1453 SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s Approach to Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so this year we made a point of getting Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine on the record about one of our most urgent issues: homelessness. Today, in the final installment of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, including her position on sanctioned camping.  A little housekeeping:  These were not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s Approach to Homelessness full City Cast It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so this year we made a point of getting Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine on the record about one of our most urgent issues: homelessness. Today, in the final installment of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, including her position on sanctioned camping.  A little housekeeping:  These were not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so this year we made a point of getting Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine on the record about one of our most urgent issues: homelessness.


Today, in the final installment of our three-interview series, host Ali Vallarta talks with current SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall about her record on this issue, including her position on sanctioned camping. 


A little housekeeping: 


These were not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity.


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]]> 1822 Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson’s Approach to Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC Mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics.  A little housekeeping:  Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson’s Approach to Homelessness full City Cast It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC Mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics.  A little housekeeping:  Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness.


In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC Mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. 


A little housekeeping: 


Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode. 


These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity.


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]]> 1550 Mayoral Candidate Michael Valentine’s Approach to Homelessness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness. In the first of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with mayoral candidate Michael Valentine about how his experience with homelessness influences his policy proposals.  A little housekeeping: Tomorrow, candidate Rocky Anderson gives his take on the issue, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Mayoral Candidate Michael Valentine’s Approach to Homelessness full City Cast It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness. In the first of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with mayoral candidate Michael Valentine about how his experience with homelessness influences his policy proposals.  A little housekeeping: Tomorrow, candidate Rocky Anderson gives his take on the issue, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode.  These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor on the record about one of the city’s most urgent issues: homelessness.


In the first of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with mayoral candidate Michael Valentine about how his experience with homelessness influences his policy proposals. 


A little housekeeping: Tomorrow, candidate Rocky Anderson gives his take on the issue, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode. 


These are not debates — each conversation focuses on the candidates’ own record and proposals. None of our guests heard the others’ interviews prior to recording theirs. And as always, we edited the conversations for length and clarity.


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]]> 1306 Getting Paid To Pay Rent in SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall recently announced plans to fund a new approach to affordable housing. The program would put money back into renters’ hands to help them buy a home in the future. Perpetual Housing Fund Co-Director Ashley Atkinson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how this fits into solving Salt Lake’s housing puzzle.     Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Getting Paid To Pay Rent in SLC full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall recently announced plans to fund a new approach to affordable housing. The program would put money back into renters’ hands to help them buy a home in the future. Perpetual Housing Fund Co-Director Ashley Atkinson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how this fits into solving Salt Lake’s housing puzzle.     Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall recently announced plans to fund a new approach to affordable housing. The program would put money back into renters’ hands to help them buy a home in the future. Perpetual Housing Fund Co-Director Ashley Atkinson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how this fits into solving Salt Lake’s housing puzzle.

   

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]]> 1208 Medicaid for Doulas, Three Lawsuits, and a Flood of Nostalgia https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ You would think the NBA leaving town cooled things off in the city, but nope! There’s still plenty of news to go around. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss legislation on doulas, break down three big lawsuits, and reminisce about the spring of 1983. Also –– text us at 801-203-013 or email us at saltlake@citycast.fm to share the Salt Lake natural events your parents talk about constantly. Listen to “Was Zhifan Dong’s Death Preventable?” by City Cast Salt Lake. Donate to the Silverado Fire Relief Fund. The very first dating app photo with a fish. Looking for something to do this weekend? Shovel your sidewalk, watch Utah Women’s Basketball take on Stanford, or see An American in Paris at the Utah Symphony. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Medicaid for Doulas, Three Lawsuits, and a Flood of Nostalgia full City Cast You would think the NBA leaving town cooled things off in the city, but nope! There’s still plenty of news to go around. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss legislation on doulas, break down three big lawsuits, and reminisce about the spring of 1983. Also –– text us at 801-203-013 or email us at saltlake@citycast.fm to share the Salt Lake natural events your parents talk about constantly. Listen to “Was Zhifan Dong’s Death Preventable?” by City Cast Salt Lake. Donate to the Silverado Fire Relief Fund. The very first dating app photo with a fish. Looking for something to do this weekend? Shovel your sidewalk, watch Utah Women’s Basketball take on Stanford, or see An American in Paris at the Utah Symphony. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. You would think the NBA leaving town cooled things off in the city, but nope! There’s still plenty of news to go around. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss legislation on doulas, break down three big lawsuits, and reminisce about the spring of 1983. Also –– text us at 801-203-013 or email us at saltlake@citycast.fm to share the Salt Lake natural events your parents talk about constantly.


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The very first dating app photo with a fish.


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]]> 1669 How to Midwife When the Rules Keep Changing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Utah lawmakers keep pushing for more restrictions on abortion. Plus, with a shortage of OBGYNs in this big-family state and high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. — especially for Black women — access to good reproductive health care is becoming increasingly important. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Jeelan Fall, a Black midwife in Salt Lake, about how Utah’s abortion bills impact her colleagues and patients and why representation in her field matters.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How to Midwife When the Rules Keep Changing full City Cast Utah lawmakers keep pushing for more restrictions on abortion. Plus, with a shortage of OBGYNs in this big-family state and high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. — especially for Black women — access to good reproductive health care is becoming increasingly important. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Jeelan Fall, a Black midwife in Salt Lake, about how Utah’s abortion bills impact her colleagues and patients and why representation in her field matters.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah lawmakers keep pushing for more restrictions on abortion. Plus, with a shortage of OBGYNs in this big-family state and high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. — especially for Black women — access to good reproductive health care is becoming increasingly important. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Jeelan Fall, a Black midwife in Salt Lake, about how Utah’s abortion bills impact her colleagues and patients and why representation in her field matters. 


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]]> 945 Taking Shaq’s Bait on Salt Lake’s Quiet Streets https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and outside of the events, visitors saw a pretty quiet picture of the capital city. But if you look closely, you’ll find that there’s more to Salt Lake than its manicured streets. SLC poet RJ Walker explains why the magic of the city lies below the surface. This episode first aired Feb. 28, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Taking Shaq’s Bait on Salt Lake’s Quiet Streets full City Cast NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and outside of the events, visitors saw a pretty quiet picture of the capital city. But if you look closely, you’ll find that there’s more to Salt Lake than its manicured streets. SLC poet RJ Walker explains why the magic of the city lies below the surface. This episode first aired Feb. 28, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and outside of the events, visitors saw a pretty quiet picture of the capital city. But if you look closely, you’ll find that there’s more to Salt Lake than its manicured streets. SLC poet RJ Walker explains why the magic of the city lies below the surface.


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]]> 911 How Two Bills Could Make Elections Weird https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The 2023 Legislative Session has dropped some controversial bills in front of Utahns — and a slough of recent voting bills are no exception. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke tells host Ali Vallarta why he’s calling these bills “anti-democratic” and why the people who always win would want to make it harder to vote. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How Two Bills Could Make Elections Weird full City Cast The 2023 Legislative Session has dropped some controversial bills in front of Utahns — and a slough of recent voting bills are no exception. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke tells host Ali Vallarta why he’s calling these bills “anti-democratic” and why the people who always win would want to make it harder to vote. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The 2023 Legislative Session has dropped some controversial bills in front of Utahns — and a slough of recent voting bills are no exception. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke tells host Ali Vallarta why he’s calling these bills “anti-democratic” and why the people who always win would want to make it harder to vote.


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]]> 1230 A Doozy Abortion Bill, Republicans vs. Police, Cars and Bars https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ We’re heading into a three-day weekend, but the Utah Legislature isn’t slowing down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the newly released abortion bill and an effort to disband Salt Lake County’s Unified Police Department. Plus, Ali gives an update on her dual missions to go car free and have one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County. Ali’s “Every Bar in SLCo” tracker! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 A Doozy Abortion Bill, Republicans vs. Police, Cars and Bars full City Cast We’re heading into a three-day weekend, but the Utah Legislature isn’t slowing down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the newly released abortion bill and an effort to disband Salt Lake County’s Unified Police Department. Plus, Ali gives an update on her dual missions to go car free and have one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County. Ali’s “Every Bar in SLCo” tracker! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We’re heading into a three-day weekend, but the Utah Legislature isn’t slowing down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the newly released abortion bill and an effort to disband Salt Lake County’s Unified Police Department. Plus, Ali gives an update on her dual missions to go car free and have one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County.


Ali’s “Every Bar in SLCo” tracker!


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]]> 1452 Is All-Star Weekend Ryan Smith’s Pageant? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ NBA All-Star weekend is finally here, and billionaire Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are selling a very particular vision of Utah to the hundred thousand fans visiting Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen if he thinks anyone will buy it. Plus, Andy gives some tips on enjoying the All Stars for under $50. Get your tickets to the NBA Celebrity Game. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Is All-Star Weekend Ryan Smith’s Pageant? full City Cast NBA All-Star weekend is finally here, and billionaire Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are selling a very particular vision of Utah to the hundred thousand fans visiting Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen if he thinks anyone will buy it. Plus, Andy gives some tips on enjoying the All Stars for under $50. Get your tickets to the NBA Celebrity Game. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. NBA All-Star weekend is finally here, and billionaire Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are selling a very particular vision of Utah to the hundred thousand fans visiting Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen if he thinks anyone will buy it. Plus, Andy gives some tips on enjoying the All Stars for under $50.


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]]> 1220 Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen. Take note of this map of NBA All Star Weekend road closures. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Why Aren’t These Vacant SLC Buildings Housing? full City Cast Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen. Take note of this map of NBA All Star Weekend road closures. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen.


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]]> 1291 Salt Lake’s Most Awkward Dates https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. On this Valentine’s Day, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates.  Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Most Awkward Dates full City Cast Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. On this Valentine’s Day, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates.  Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. On this Valentine’s Day, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates. 


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]]> 1334 V Is for Valentine but Also for Virgin https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Brigham Young Virginity Club Instagram page claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with Brigham Young University.” But is it satire? Host Ali Vallarta and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, talk about if the page is a productive way of discussing purity culture and whether everyone is in on the joke. This episode first aired Aug. 8, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 V Is for Valentine but Also for Virgin full City Cast The Brigham Young Virginity Club Instagram page claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with Brigham Young University.” But is it satire? Host Ali Vallarta and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, talk about if the page is a productive way of discussing purity culture and whether everyone is in on the joke. This episode first aired Aug. 8, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Brigham Young Virginity Club Instagram page claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with Brigham Young University.”


But is it satire? Host Ali Vallarta and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, talk about if the page is a productive way of discussing purity culture and whether everyone is in on the joke.


This episode first aired Aug. 8, 2022.


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]]> 1142 Shelter Funding, Pickled Birds, and Galentine's Recs https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A big headline hit the streets of Salt Lake City this week: “Plan seeks to keep homeless off Salt Lake streets during NBA All-Star Weekend.” Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to unpack that story, plus some news about the Great Salt Lake. Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect on March 24.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Shelter Funding, Pickled Birds, and Galentine's Recs full City Cast A big headline hit the streets of Salt Lake City this week: “Plan seeks to keep homeless off Salt Lake streets during NBA All-Star Weekend.” Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to unpack that story, plus some news about the Great Salt Lake. Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect on March 24.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A big headline hit the streets of Salt Lake City this week: “Plan seeks to keep homeless off Salt Lake streets during NBA All-Star Weekend.” Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to unpack that story, plus some news about the Great Salt Lake.


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]]> 1611 What One Teen Thinks About Utah’s Anti-Trans Bills https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Lawmakers made passing bills that impact young transgender people an early priority this legislative session. Adults spoke out on both sides of the debate around health care and gender identity. But what are kids thinking? Oliver Sharp, a 17-year-old trans person, shares his story with host Ali Vallarta. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What One Teen Thinks About Utah’s Anti-Trans Bills full City Cast Lawmakers made passing bills that impact young transgender people an early priority this legislative session. Adults spoke out on both sides of the debate around health care and gender identity. But what are kids thinking? Oliver Sharp, a 17-year-old trans person, shares his story with host Ali Vallarta. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Lawmakers made passing bills that impact young transgender people an early priority this legislative session. Adults spoke out on both sides of the debate around health care and gender identity. But what are kids thinking? Oliver Sharp, a 17-year-old trans person, shares his story with host Ali Vallarta.


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]]> 1149 Who Decides What’s a Neighborhood? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ A few weeks ago we published a neighborhood guide to Sugar House in our newsletter, and the feedback sparked a debate. Were those shops and restaurants really in Sugar House? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why neighborhood boundaries matter so much and why you should care.  Listen to our episode explaining the proposed I-15 expansion. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Who Decides What’s a Neighborhood? full City Cast A few weeks ago we published a neighborhood guide to Sugar House in our newsletter, and the feedback sparked a debate. Were those shops and restaurants really in Sugar House? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why neighborhood boundaries matter so much and why you should care.  Listen to our episode explaining the proposed I-15 expansion. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. A few weeks ago we published a neighborhood guide to Sugar House in our newsletter, and the feedback sparked a debate. Were those shops and restaurants really in Sugar House? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why neighborhood boundaries matter so much and why you should care. 


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]]> 1173 How Serious are Lawmakers About Saving the Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Last week was Water Week at the Utah Legislature. So, did lawmakers save the Great Salt Lake? Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen breaks down the proposals and explains what else is in store for our namesake. Learn about the EPA’s reconsideration of air quality standards and submit a Salt Lake air quality comment.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How Serious are Lawmakers About Saving the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast Last week was Water Week at the Utah Legislature. So, did lawmakers save the Great Salt Lake? Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen breaks down the proposals and explains what else is in store for our namesake. Learn about the EPA’s reconsideration of air quality standards and submit a Salt Lake air quality comment.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Last week was Water Week at the Utah Legislature. So, did lawmakers save the Great Salt Lake? Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen breaks down the proposals and explains what else is in store for our namesake.


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]]> 1038 A Hater’s Guide to Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, a.k.a. @queenofslc, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 A Hater’s Guide to Salt Lake full City Cast We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, a.k.a. @queenofslc, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, a.k.a. @queenofslc, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters.


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]]> 837 Car Lots v. Housing, Making a Downtown, and SoSaLa Who? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ We love our neighbors in South Salt Lake. Sometimes, we even think about annexing them. But it’s a city in its own right, with big city problems and opportunities! South Salt Lake City Councilmember Natalie Pinkney joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a development dilemma, building out a downtown and trying to make SoSaLa happen. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Car Lots v. Housing, Making a Downtown, and SoSaLa Who? full City Cast We love our neighbors in South Salt Lake. Sometimes, we even think about annexing them. But it’s a city in its own right, with big city problems and opportunities! South Salt Lake City Councilmember Natalie Pinkney joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a development dilemma, building out a downtown and trying to make SoSaLa happen. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We love our neighbors in South Salt Lake. Sometimes, we even think about annexing them. But it’s a city in its own right, with big city problems and opportunities! South Salt Lake City Councilmember Natalie Pinkney joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a development dilemma, building out a downtown and trying to make SoSaLa happen.


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]]> 1564 Can a Groundhog Grant Utah More Winter? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ As Salt Lakers, we love winter — but how much do we have left? It’s Groundhog Day, and every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil sits on his stump in Pennsylvania and predicts the weather. If he doesn’t see his shadow, that means an early spring. Today we’re passing the mic to our colleagues at City Cast Philly and City Cast Pittsburgh to find out if Phil is a scammer or if there’s some truth to the tradition.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Can a Groundhog Grant Utah More Winter? full City Cast As Salt Lakers, we love winter — but how much do we have left? It’s Groundhog Day, and every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil sits on his stump in Pennsylvania and predicts the weather. If he doesn’t see his shadow, that means an early spring. Today we’re passing the mic to our colleagues at City Cast Philly and City Cast Pittsburgh to find out if Phil is a scammer or if there’s some truth to the tradition.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. As Salt Lakers, we love winter — but how much do we have left? It’s Groundhog Day, and every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil sits on his stump in Pennsylvania and predicts the weather. If he doesn’t see his shadow, that means an early spring. Today we’re passing the mic to our colleagues at City Cast Philly and City Cast Pittsburgh to find out if Phil is a scammer or if there’s some truth to the tradition. 


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]]> 1050 How Would Salt Lake Fare in a Recession? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ There’s much talk about how Utah is well-poised for a recession, but how can that be true when veteran tech companies are laying our friends off and some of our favorite local businesses have had to close? Host Ali Vallarta asks Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, for some clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How Would Salt Lake Fare in a Recession? full City Cast There’s much talk about how Utah is well-poised for a recession, but how can that be true when veteran tech companies are laying our friends off and some of our favorite local businesses have had to close? Host Ali Vallarta asks Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, for some clarity. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There’s much talk about how Utah is well-poised for a recession, but how can that be true when veteran tech companies are laying our friends off and some of our favorite local businesses have had to close? Host Ali Vallarta asks Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, for some clarity.


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]]> 927 The Ripple Effect of Utah's New Voucher Law https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ There’s a wave of “school choice” bills hitting red states across the country, and Gov. Spencer Cox has just signed Utah’s very own. Public education advocate and 6th grade teacher John Arthur joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it means for the future of public schools and why everyone should care — even if you don’t have kids.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 The Ripple Effect of Utah's New Voucher Law full City Cast There’s a wave of “school choice” bills hitting red states across the country, and Gov. Spencer Cox has just signed Utah’s very own. Public education advocate and 6th grade teacher John Arthur joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it means for the future of public schools and why everyone should care — even if you don’t have kids.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. There’s a wave of “school choice” bills hitting red states across the country, and Gov. Spencer Cox has just signed Utah’s very own. Public education advocate and 6th grade teacher John Arthur joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what it means for the future of public schools and why everyone should care — even if you don’t have kids. 


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]]> 1298 Why Are Squirrels Taking Over the City? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ In 2011, Salt Lakers got some new neighbors: Eastern Fox Squirrels. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and a City Cast Salt Lake listener are asking if they can actually thrive here! We got answers from NHMU’s Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson. Submit your fox squirrel and firefly sightings. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Why Are Squirrels Taking Over the City? full City Cast In 2011, Salt Lakers got some new neighbors: Eastern Fox Squirrels. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and a City Cast Salt Lake listener are asking if they can actually thrive here! We got answers from NHMU’s Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson. Submit your fox squirrel and firefly sightings. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. In 2011, Salt Lakers got some new neighbors: Eastern Fox Squirrels. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and a City Cast Salt Lake listener are asking if they can actually thrive here! We got answers from NHMU’s Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson.


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]]> 1070 SLC's Report Card, Ballpark’s $100 Million, and Sundance’s White Claw Showdown https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall graded the city’s performance this week. Would lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta also give it an “A?” Plus, Sundance rages on despite a setback from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, and we announce the nominees for the “Oscars of Food.” Here is our episode on the Rio Grande Plan [16-min listen]. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 SLC's Report Card, Ballpark’s $100 Million, and Sundance’s White Claw Showdown full City Cast Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall graded the city’s performance this week. Would lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta also give it an “A?” Plus, Sundance rages on despite a setback from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, and we announce the nominees for the “Oscars of Food.” Here is our episode on the Rio Grande Plan [16-min listen]. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall graded the city’s performance this week. Would lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta also give it an “A?” Plus, Sundance rages on despite a setback from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, and we announce the nominees for the “Oscars of Food.”


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]]> 1949 Why Does the Ski Bus Suck This Year? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ This winter’s snow storms have made for some great pow days. But getting to resorts up the Cottonwoods via public transit has been painful — just ask the dozens of skiers getting left behind at the ski bus stop. Kyle Holland from The Red Line Podcast joins host Ali Vallarta to explain where buses are at and where they are headed. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Why Does the Ski Bus Suck This Year? full City Cast This winter’s snow storms have made for some great pow days. But getting to resorts up the Cottonwoods via public transit has been painful — just ask the dozens of skiers getting left behind at the ski bus stop. Kyle Holland from The Red Line Podcast joins host Ali Vallarta to explain where buses are at and where they are headed. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. This winter’s snow storms have made for some great pow days. But getting to resorts up the Cottonwoods via public transit has been painful — just ask the dozens of skiers getting left behind at the ski bus stop. Kyle Holland from The Red Line Podcast joins host Ali Vallarta to explain where buses are at and where they are headed.


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]]> 1041 Utah’s Obsession With One Reusable Cup https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40 oz. Tumbler, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News, is here to explain the phenomenon. This episode first aired on July 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Obsession With One Reusable Cup full City Cast What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40 oz. Tumbler, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News, is here to explain the phenomenon. This episode first aired on July 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40 oz. Tumbler, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News, is here to explain the phenomenon.


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]]> 999 How Has Utah’s Stance on Sex Changed Since the ’80s https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ What drew Planned Parenthood Association of Utah CEO Karrie Galloway to the organization in the 1980s? Her belief in responsible, safe, and good sex. More than 40 years (and many legislative fights) later, Galloway is retiring. She talks with host Ali Vallarta about how conversations around sex have changed in deep red Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 How Has Utah’s Stance on Sex Changed Since the ’80s full City Cast What drew Planned Parenthood Association of Utah CEO Karrie Galloway to the organization in the 1980s? Her belief in responsible, safe, and good sex. More than 40 years (and many legislative fights) later, Galloway is retiring. She talks with host Ali Vallarta about how conversations around sex have changed in deep red Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. What drew Planned Parenthood Association of Utah CEO Karrie Galloway to the organization in the 1980s? Her belief in responsible, safe, and good sex. More than 40 years (and many legislative fights) later, Galloway is retiring. She talks with host Ali Vallarta about how conversations around sex have changed in deep red Utah.


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]]> 1152 Tips and Tricks for Salt Lake Renters https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Finding a new place to live in Salt Lake's housing market is tough. City Cast Salt Lake producer Ivana Martinez knows that apartment hunting can be exhausting and expensive because she just went through it! Ivana joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for renters — from A to Zillow. Listen to this episode before you sign a lease. If it would help, apply for rent relief. Here’s that lower Avenues basement apartment. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Tips and Tricks for Salt Lake Renters full City Cast Finding a new place to live in Salt Lake's housing market is tough. City Cast Salt Lake producer Ivana Martinez knows that apartment hunting can be exhausting and expensive because she just went through it! Ivana joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for renters — from A to Zillow. Listen to this episode before you sign a lease. If it would help, apply for rent relief. Here’s that lower Avenues basement apartment. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Finding a new place to live in Salt Lake's housing market is tough. City Cast Salt Lake producer Ivana Martinez knows that apartment hunting can be exhausting and expensive because she just went through it! Ivana joins host Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for renters — from A to Zillow.


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]]> 1102 Farewell Bees, Legislative Stunts, and Some Good News for GSL https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Big news week for Salt Lake! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down local stories, including the start of the legislative session, changes to our sports institutions, and some small (but good!) news for the Great Salt Lake.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Farewell Bees, Legislative Stunts, and Some Good News for GSL full City Cast Big news week for Salt Lake! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down local stories, including the start of the legislative session, changes to our sports institutions, and some small (but good!) news for the Great Salt Lake.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Big news week for Salt Lake! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down local stories, including the start of the legislative session, changes to our sports institutions, and some small (but good!) news for the Great Salt Lake. 


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]]> 1425 Skijoring Is Utah’s Next Big Thing https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Snow sports don’t always make for great spectator sports, but skijoring sure does! Ahead of next weekend’s Ski Joring Utah competition, we revisit host Ali Vallarta’s declaration that the sport is Utah’s “next big thing.” This episode first aired on Feb. 27, 2022. Get tickets to the 2023 Ski Joring Utah competition, Jan. 27-28 in Heber. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Skijoring Is Utah’s Next Big Thing full City Cast Snow sports don’t always make for great spectator sports, but skijoring sure does! Ahead of next weekend’s Ski Joring Utah competition, we revisit host Ali Vallarta’s declaration that the sport is Utah’s “next big thing.” This episode first aired on Feb. 27, 2022. Get tickets to the 2023 Ski Joring Utah competition, Jan. 27-28 in Heber. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Snow sports don’t always make for great spectator sports, but skijoring sure does! Ahead of next weekend’s Ski Joring Utah competition, we revisit host Ali Vallarta’s declaration that the sport is Utah’s “next big thing.”

This episode first aired on Feb. 27, 2022.

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]]> 615 Will Salt Lake Movie Theaters Disappear? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Salt Lake cinemas are in the fight of their lives to get people off the couch and into the theater. But how, exactly, do you entice audiences to break their pandemic habits? Salt Lake Film Society Executive Director Tori A. Baker shares some ideas. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Will Salt Lake Movie Theaters Disappear? full City Cast Salt Lake cinemas are in the fight of their lives to get people off the couch and into the theater. But how, exactly, do you entice audiences to break their pandemic habits? Salt Lake Film Society Executive Director Tori A. Baker shares some ideas. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Salt Lake cinemas are in the fight of their lives to get people off the couch and into the theater. But how, exactly, do you entice audiences to break their pandemic habits? Salt Lake Film Society Executive Director Tori A. Baker shares some ideas.


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]]> 981 What To Expect From Utah Lawmakers on Big Issues https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah lawmakers from across the state are making their way downtown and walking fast through the halls of the Capitol, ready to pass hundreds of bills that might change our lives. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to tease what to expect during the 45-day General Session. Plus, Saige (a former debate coach) shares some advice for legislators when debating their bills. Bookmark Sue Robbins’ educational resources for understanding gender-affirming health care.   Check out State Street, KUER’s politics podcast. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What To Expect From Utah Lawmakers on Big Issues full City Cast Utah lawmakers from across the state are making their way downtown and walking fast through the halls of the Capitol, ready to pass hundreds of bills that might change our lives. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to tease what to expect during the 45-day General Session. Plus, Saige (a former debate coach) shares some advice for legislators when debating their bills. Bookmark Sue Robbins’ educational resources for understanding gender-affirming health care.   Check out State Street, KUER’s politics podcast. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Utah lawmakers from across the state are making their way downtown and walking fast through the halls of the Capitol, ready to pass hundreds of bills that might change our lives. KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins host Ali Vallarta to tease what to expect during the 45-day General Session. Plus, Saige (a former debate coach) shares some advice for legislators when debating their bills.


Bookmark Sue Robbins’ educational resources for understanding gender-affirming health care.  


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]]> 1220 Knives Out SLC, Safer Streets, and Navajo Nation’s Millennial President https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy Friday! Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up the headlines you might have missed this week — from the end of a COVID-19 State of Emergency to Salt Lake’s “Vision Zero” plan, and the swearing-in of 36-year old Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren. Watch Rian Johnson bristle at Knives Out Utah. Attend the Save Our Great Salt Lake rally. Drop off new socks, pads, and tampons at All Together Skate Park. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Knives Out SLC, Safer Streets, and Navajo Nation’s Millennial President full City Cast Happy Friday! Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up the headlines you might have missed this week — from the end of a COVID-19 State of Emergency to Salt Lake’s “Vision Zero” plan, and the swearing-in of 36-year old Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren. Watch Rian Johnson bristle at Knives Out Utah. Attend the Save Our Great Salt Lake rally. Drop off new socks, pads, and tampons at All Together Skate Park. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy Friday! Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up the headlines you might have missed this week — from the end of a COVID-19 State of Emergency to Salt Lake’s “Vision Zero” plan, and the swearing-in of 36-year old Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren.


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]]> 1256 Sundance Tips From Former Staffers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Locals love to roll their eyes at the Sundance Film Festival, but host Ali Vallarta and former staffer Daniela Weinreich beg to differ. It’s possible to have a fun, affordable, stress-free festival experience — and this is your guide. The two alums make a list of do’s and don’ts, Daniela shares her top five movie picks, and Ali explains how to see the award-winning movies for free. Register for the free Best of Fest screenings for locals. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Sundance Tips From Former Staffers full City Cast Locals love to roll their eyes at the Sundance Film Festival, but host Ali Vallarta and former staffer Daniela Weinreich beg to differ. It’s possible to have a fun, affordable, stress-free festival experience — and this is your guide. The two alums make a list of do’s and don’ts, Daniela shares her top five movie picks, and Ali explains how to see the award-winning movies for free. Register for the free Best of Fest screenings for locals. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Locals love to roll their eyes at the Sundance Film Festival, but host Ali Vallarta and former staffer Daniela Weinreich beg to differ. It’s possible to have a fun, affordable, stress-free festival experience — and this is your guide. The two alums make a list of do’s and don’ts, Daniela shares her top five movie picks, and Ali explains how to see the award-winning movies for free.


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]]> 1230 Can We Be Car-free in SLC? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Can you truly live car-free in Salt Lake? That’s the question host Ali Vallarta is trying to answer after her beloved old clunker took its last breaths. Now, she has a choice to make — buy a new car or find other ways to move about town. Lead Producer Emily Means joins her to weigh the pros and cons of going car-free. Learn more about Hive Pass for SLC residents. Get NBA Celebrity All-Star Game tickets. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Can We Be Car-free in SLC? full City Cast Can you truly live car-free in Salt Lake? That’s the question host Ali Vallarta is trying to answer after her beloved old clunker took its last breaths. Now, she has a choice to make — buy a new car or find other ways to move about town. Lead Producer Emily Means joins her to weigh the pros and cons of going car-free. Learn more about Hive Pass for SLC residents. Get NBA Celebrity All-Star Game tickets. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Can you truly live car-free in Salt Lake? That’s the question host Ali Vallarta is trying to answer after her beloved old clunker took its last breaths. Now, she has a choice to make — buy a new car or find other ways to move about town. Lead Producer Emily Means joins her to weigh the pros and cons of going car-free.



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]]> 1340 What’s On This Millennial Senator’s Agenda? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Utah Legislature’s annual general session can be tough for anyone who is nervous about what our state lawmakers can do in the span of 45 days. But you’re in good company, because freshman Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, is right there with you. The newly elected senator joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about managing his first-day jitters, what’s on his agenda, and how he plans to follow through. Listen to our episode “How Any of Us Could Reverse An Overdose” and learn how to administer life-saving Naloxone. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 What’s On This Millennial Senator’s Agenda? full City Cast The Utah Legislature’s annual general session can be tough for anyone who is nervous about what our state lawmakers can do in the span of 45 days. But you’re in good company, because freshman Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, is right there with you. The newly elected senator joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about managing his first-day jitters, what’s on his agenda, and how he plans to follow through. Listen to our episode “How Any of Us Could Reverse An Overdose” and learn how to administer life-saving Naloxone. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Utah Legislature’s annual general session can be tough for anyone who is nervous about what our state lawmakers can do in the span of 45 days. But you’re in good company, because freshman Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, is right there with you. The newly elected senator joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about managing his first-day jitters, what’s on his agenda, and how he plans to follow through.


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]]> 1053 Avalanche Safety Isn't Just for Skiers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ All snow is good snow when you’re in a megadrought, but how it layers up can have big implications for backcountry recreators. Craig Gordon, a forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center (and absolute legend) talks with host Ali Vallarta about why not all snow is made equal, what has him worried, and why his job might be getting harder every year. The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show is Jan. 10-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Avalanche Safety Isn't Just for Skiers full City Cast All snow is good snow when you’re in a megadrought, but how it layers up can have big implications for backcountry recreators. Craig Gordon, a forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center (and absolute legend) talks with host Ali Vallarta about why not all snow is made equal, what has him worried, and why his job might be getting harder every year. The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show is Jan. 10-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. All snow is good snow when you’re in a megadrought, but how it layers up can have big implications for backcountry recreators. Craig Gordon, a forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center (and absolute legend) talks with host Ali Vallarta about why not all snow is made equal, what has him worried, and why his job might be getting harder every year.


The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show is Jan. 10-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

 

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]]> 1086 Antenna-gate, Special Elections, and One Disturbing Fry Sauce Recipe https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ New year, new news. Welcome to 2023! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the top stories of the week, including mysterious devices in Salt Lake’s foothills, girding our loins for the Legislature’s General Session, and what to do about 2100 South. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Antenna-gate, Special Elections, and One Disturbing Fry Sauce Recipe full City Cast New year, new news. Welcome to 2023! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the top stories of the week, including mysterious devices in Salt Lake’s foothills, girding our loins for the Legislature’s General Session, and what to do about 2100 South. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. New year, new news. Welcome to 2023! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the top stories of the week, including mysterious devices in Salt Lake’s foothills, girding our loins for the Legislature’s General Session, and what to do about 2100 South.


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]]> 1450 Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ When civil engineer Christian Lenhart and designer Cameron Blakely teamed up to create the Rio Grande Plan, they never dreamed it would garner so much traction and public support — but here we are! City officials are entertaining a citizen-led design project to return the historic Rio Grande Station to its glory days as a bustling transit hub. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cameron Blakely how feasible this idea really is? “Bury the Rails” is on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library and free to attend. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? full City Cast When civil engineer Christian Lenhart and designer Cameron Blakely teamed up to create the Rio Grande Plan, they never dreamed it would garner so much traction and public support — but here we are! City officials are entertaining a citizen-led design project to return the historic Rio Grande Station to its glory days as a bustling transit hub. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cameron Blakely how feasible this idea really is? “Bury the Rails” is on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library and free to attend. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. When civil engineer Christian Lenhart and designer Cameron Blakely teamed up to create the Rio Grande Plan, they never dreamed it would garner so much traction and public support — but here we are! City officials are entertaining a citizen-led design project to return the historic Rio Grande Station to its glory days as a bustling transit hub. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cameron Blakely how feasible this idea really is?


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]]> 954 Why Salt Lake is Worth Fighting For https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’ve spent a winter in Salt Lake, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the brown film on the horizon while wondering if you should pack it all up and leave for fresher air. It’s a fair question — and besides air quality, there are lots of reasons people leave the Wasatch Front. But really, we hope you’ll stay. Community organizers Ashley Finley and Chandler Rosenberg join host Ali Vallarta to make the case for why Salt Lake needs you and is worth fighting for. Add the Save Our Great Salt Lake rally to your calendar! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Why Salt Lake is Worth Fighting For full City Cast If you’ve spent a winter in Salt Lake, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the brown film on the horizon while wondering if you should pack it all up and leave for fresher air. It’s a fair question — and besides air quality, there are lots of reasons people leave the Wasatch Front. But really, we hope you’ll stay. Community organizers Ashley Finley and Chandler Rosenberg join host Ali Vallarta to make the case for why Salt Lake needs you and is worth fighting for. Add the Save Our Great Salt Lake rally to your calendar! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you’ve spent a winter in Salt Lake, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the brown film on the horizon while wondering if you should pack it all up and leave for fresher air. It’s a fair question — and besides air quality, there are lots of reasons people leave the Wasatch Front. But really, we hope you’ll stay. Community organizers Ashley Finley and Chandler Rosenberg join host Ali Vallarta to make the case for why Salt Lake needs you and is worth fighting for.


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]]> 1174 New Year, New Salt Lake? Our Resolutions for 2023 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy New Year! Let’s set some goals — but the cool, fun kind. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta share their plans for SLC 2023, along with some very resolute callers. Take Care Utah can help you enroll in a healthcare plan, online or in-person, before January 15, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 New Year, New Salt Lake? Our Resolutions for 2023 full City Cast Happy New Year! Let’s set some goals — but the cool, fun kind. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta share their plans for SLC 2023, along with some very resolute callers. Take Care Utah can help you enroll in a healthcare plan, online or in-person, before January 15, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Happy New Year! Let’s set some goals — but the cool, fun kind. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta share their plans for SLC 2023, along with some very resolute callers.


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]]> 1548 Princess Kennedy Wants To Apologize https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Legendary socialite Princess Kennedy tells host Ali Vallarta why she is getting out of the bar scene, after hosting the city’s largest Pride party for a decade. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on. This episode first aired on June 22, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Princess Kennedy Wants To Apologize full City Cast Legendary socialite Princess Kennedy tells host Ali Vallarta why she is getting out of the bar scene, after hosting the city’s largest Pride party for a decade. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on. This episode first aired on June 22, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Legendary socialite Princess Kennedy tells host Ali Vallarta why she is getting out of the bar scene, after hosting the city’s largest Pride party for a decade. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on.


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]]> 1602 Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our summer fruit: How much precious water was used to grow this juicy peach? Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market. This episode first aired on Aug. 22, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach full City Cast Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our summer fruit: How much precious water was used to grow this juicy peach? Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market. This episode first aired on Aug. 22, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our summer fruit: How much precious water was used to grow this juicy peach? Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market.


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]]> 952 From SLC Punk to 127 Hours, This Prop Master Has Seen It All https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed. This episode first aired on Sept. 15, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 From SLC Punk to 127 Hours, This Prop Master Has Seen It All full City Cast If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed. This episode first aired on Sept. 15, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed.


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]]> 1107 Swipe Left on Your Dating App Burnout https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Cuffing season is in full motion, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and the people are over it. Host Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   This episode first aired on Sept. 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Swipe Left on Your Dating App Burnout full City Cast Cuffing season is in full motion, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and the people are over it. Host Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   This episode first aired on Sept. 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Cuffing season is in full motion, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and the people are over it. Host Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.  


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]]> 1274 Shelter, Shipwrecks and Holiday Joy! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Before you sled home for the holidays, lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shipwreck at the Great Salt Lake, the latest update on homelessness and some inspo for your movie-watching enjoyment.  Volunteer at the Overnight Movie Night. Sign-up for the Great Salt Lake shipwreck stroll on Jan. 1, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Shelter, Shipwrecks and Holiday Joy! full City Cast Before you sled home for the holidays, lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shipwreck at the Great Salt Lake, the latest update on homelessness and some inspo for your movie-watching enjoyment.  Volunteer at the Overnight Movie Night. Sign-up for the Great Salt Lake shipwreck stroll on Jan. 1, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Before you sled home for the holidays, lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shipwreck at the Great Salt Lake, the latest update on homelessness and some inspo for your movie-watching enjoyment. 


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]]> 1368 Utah Football's Magic Number https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ The Utes are going to the Rose Bowl (again)! Can they win this time? KSL University of Utah Athletics beat reporter Michelle Bodkin tells host Ali Vallarta how this team’s heartbreaking story keeps making for unusual — and emotional — football. Plus, will U of U athletes ever get on the state’s payroll? Buy tickets to Utah PAC-12 women’s basketball. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Utah Football's Magic Number full City Cast The Utes are going to the Rose Bowl (again)! Can they win this time? KSL University of Utah Athletics beat reporter Michelle Bodkin tells host Ali Vallarta how this team’s heartbreaking story keeps making for unusual — and emotional — football. Plus, will U of U athletes ever get on the state’s payroll? Buy tickets to Utah PAC-12 women’s basketball. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. The Utes are going to the Rose Bowl (again)! Can they win this time? KSL University of Utah Athletics beat reporter Michelle Bodkin tells host Ali Vallarta how this team’s heartbreaking story keeps making for unusual — and emotional — football. Plus, will U of U athletes ever get on the state’s payroll?


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]]> 1095 Why Everybody’s Sick This Season https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ We all hate flu season. But there’s a lot of other stuff going around right now, too. So, host Ali Vallarta wants to know which virus is worrying Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, most during the holidays: Covid-19, the flu, or RSV? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Why Everybody’s Sick This Season full City Cast We all hate flu season. But there’s a lot of other stuff going around right now, too. So, host Ali Vallarta wants to know which virus is worrying Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, most during the holidays: Covid-19, the flu, or RSV? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. We all hate flu season. But there’s a lot of other stuff going around right now, too. So, host Ali Vallarta wants to know which virus is worrying Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, most during the holidays: Covid-19, the flu, or RSV?


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]]> 988 Naughty or Nice With the Queen of SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Santa, #takenote. TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake.  Plus, were you recently laid off? Check out this brand new job board for Utahns.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Naughty or Nice With the Queen of SLC full City Cast Santa, #takenote. TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake.  Plus, were you recently laid off? Check out this brand new job board for Utahns.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Santa, #takenote. TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake. 


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]]> 1434 East Side Emissions, West Side Pollution, and Celebrity Basketball https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Cheers to a snowy weekend, baby! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to round out this week’s news, including air quality on Salt Lake’s west side, vacant houses coming down in the Ballpark neighborhood, and some good news for the Great Salt Lake. Oh, and hanukkah sameach! Listen to our episode on U.S. Magnesium. Share your west side pollution story with KUER & The Salt Lake Tribune. Study The New York Times household emissions map.  Buy up the remaining Celebrity All-Star Game tickets. Order four more at-home Covid-19 tests for your household. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 East Side Emissions, West Side Pollution, and Celebrity Basketball full City Cast Cheers to a snowy weekend, baby! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to round out this week’s news, including air quality on Salt Lake’s west side, vacant houses coming down in the Ballpark neighborhood, and some good news for the Great Salt Lake. Oh, and hanukkah sameach! Listen to our episode on U.S. Magnesium. Share your west side pollution story with KUER & The Salt Lake Tribune. Study The New York Times household emissions map.  Buy up the remaining Celebrity All-Star Game tickets. Order four more at-home Covid-19 tests for your household. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Cheers to a snowy weekend, baby! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to round out this week’s news, including air quality on Salt Lake’s west side, vacant houses coming down in the Ballpark neighborhood, and some good news for the Great Salt Lake. Oh, and hanukkah sameach!


Listen to our episode on U.S. Magnesium.


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]]> 1437 Booze News You Can Use https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services aka the DABS aka our state alcohol regulator are out of bar licenses for 2022, leaving some business owners out of luck. When will the Utah Legislature start to get with the times on liquor laws? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta why 2023 could be the year we start to see real policy changes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Booze News You Can Use full City Cast The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services aka the DABS aka our state alcohol regulator are out of bar licenses for 2022, leaving some business owners out of luck. When will the Utah Legislature start to get with the times on liquor laws? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta why 2023 could be the year we start to see real policy changes. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services aka the DABS aka our state alcohol regulator are out of bar licenses for 2022, leaving some business owners out of luck.


When will the Utah Legislature start to get with the times on liquor laws? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta why 2023 could be the year we start to see real policy changes.


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]]> 1251 Predicting Salt Lake’s Future https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Happy birthday, City Cast Salt Lake! For our first anniversary celebration, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means throw down some hot predictions for the next year of city news –– from rooftop bars and this Jazz team, to our mayoral race and the future of the Great Salt Lake. Take the Guiding Our Growth survey. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Predicting Salt Lake’s Future full City Cast Happy birthday, City Cast Salt Lake! For our first anniversary celebration, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means throw down some hot predictions for the next year of city news –– from rooftop bars and this Jazz team, to our mayoral race and the future of the Great Salt Lake. Take the Guiding Our Growth survey. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Happy birthday, City Cast Salt Lake! For our first anniversary celebration, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means throw down some hot predictions for the next year of city news –– from rooftop bars and this Jazz team, to our mayoral race and the future of the Great Salt Lake.


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]]> 1393 City Creek: A Mall With a Vision https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Nothing says the holidays like the bustle at City Creek mall, where last-minute shoppers and casual mall walkers unite on the shopping center’s iconic sky bridge. But the story of City Creek and its place in our skyline goes deeper than American consumerism. As architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta, it’s about a vision for a beautiful and grand Salt Lake City — and the power and influence it took to look the part. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 City Creek: A Mall With a Vision full City Cast Nothing says the holidays like the bustle at City Creek mall, where last-minute shoppers and casual mall walkers unite on the shopping center’s iconic sky bridge. But the story of City Creek and its place in our skyline goes deeper than American consumerism. As architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta, it’s about a vision for a beautiful and grand Salt Lake City — and the power and influence it took to look the part. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Nothing says the holidays like the bustle at City Creek mall, where last-minute shoppers and casual mall walkers unite on the shopping center’s iconic sky bridge. But the story of City Creek and its place in our skyline goes deeper than American consumerism. As architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta, it’s about a vision for a beautiful and grand Salt Lake City — and the power and influence it took to look the part.


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]]> 1080 The Future of State Street’s Strange Sculpture Project https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Oddly beautiful or beautifully odd? How do we best describe Ralphael Plescia’s Christian School on State Street? Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal joins host Ali Vallarta to chat about the future of this iconic Salt Lake sculpture project, now that its beloved founder has died and left the city without a clear direction. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Future of State Street’s Strange Sculpture Project full City Cast Oddly beautiful or beautifully odd? How do we best describe Ralphael Plescia’s Christian School on State Street? Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal joins host Ali Vallarta to chat about the future of this iconic Salt Lake sculpture project, now that its beloved founder has died and left the city without a clear direction. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Oddly beautiful or beautifully odd? How do we best describe Ralphael Plescia’s Christian School on State Street? Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal joins host Ali Vallarta to chat about the future of this iconic Salt Lake sculpture project, now that its beloved founder has died and left the city without a clear direction.


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]]> 1222 School Closures, More Housing, and a Lot of Olympics https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s the most wonderful time of the week — its end. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to recap the news, including elementary school closures, Salt Lake City’s investment in permanent supportive housing, and the IOC’s wild idea that could bring the Olympics to Utah a lot more often. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria lays out a whole weekend of festive festivities. Sign-up for the Point in Time Count by filling out this form or emailing ali.vallarta@citycast.fm. Subscribe to “Hey Salt Lake,” our daily morning newsletter, here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 School Closures, More Housing, and a Lot of Olympics full City Cast It’s the most wonderful time of the week — its end. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to recap the news, including elementary school closures, Salt Lake City’s investment in permanent supportive housing, and the IOC’s wild idea that could bring the Olympics to Utah a lot more often. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria lays out a whole weekend of festive festivities. Sign-up for the Point in Time Count by filling out this form or emailing ali.vallarta@citycast.fm. Subscribe to “Hey Salt Lake,” our daily morning newsletter, here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s the most wonderful time of the week — its end. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to recap the news, including elementary school closures, Salt Lake City’s investment in permanent supportive housing, and the IOC’s wild idea that could bring the Olympics to Utah a lot more often. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria lays out a whole weekend of festive festivities.


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]]> 1631 A Very Salt Lake Gift Guide https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Depending on who you are, you either love shopping for gifts or find it demoralizing. Don’t know what to get your co-worker or girlfriend’s dad? Fret not, because the annual City Weekly Holiday Gift Guide has you covered with thoughtful local gifts for Salt Lakers. Editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to swap ideas for gleefully finishing your shopping list long before Dec. 24. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 A Very Salt Lake Gift Guide full City Cast Depending on who you are, you either love shopping for gifts or find it demoralizing. Don’t know what to get your co-worker or girlfriend’s dad? Fret not, because the annual City Weekly Holiday Gift Guide has you covered with thoughtful local gifts for Salt Lakers. Editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to swap ideas for gleefully finishing your shopping list long before Dec. 24. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Depending on who you are, you either love shopping for gifts or find it demoralizing. Don’t know what to get your co-worker or girlfriend’s dad? Fret not, because the annual City Weekly Holiday Gift Guide has you covered with thoughtful local gifts for Salt Lakers. Editor Benjamin Wood joins host Ali Vallarta to swap ideas for gleefully finishing your shopping list long before Dec. 24.


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]]> 969 Help for Your Holiday Sports Small Talk https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s that time of year when your uncle tries to small-talk with you about sports at your grandma’s holiday party. Yikes. But don’t let the dread settle in just yet — we have the tools to help you succeed. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to get us up to speed on Utah’s favorite NBA team. Plus, Ali gives a rundown on University of Utah football. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Help for Your Holiday Sports Small Talk full City Cast It’s that time of year when your uncle tries to small-talk with you about sports at your grandma’s holiday party. Yikes. But don’t let the dread settle in just yet — we have the tools to help you succeed. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to get us up to speed on Utah’s favorite NBA team. Plus, Ali gives a rundown on University of Utah football. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s that time of year when your uncle tries to small-talk with you about sports at your grandma’s holiday party. Yikes. But don’t let the dread settle in just yet — we have the tools to help you succeed. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to get us up to speed on Utah’s favorite NBA team. Plus, Ali gives a rundown on University of Utah football.


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]]> 1203 Salt Lake’s Best Salad (No, Really) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her case for why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. Peruse the Kem C. Gardner Institute population data here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Best Salad (No, Really) full City Cast There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her case for why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful. Peruse the Kem C. Gardner Institute population data here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a community health director for Intermountain Healthcare and greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her case for why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful.


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]]> 1104 How Many More Lanes Does I-15 Really Need? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Ready for more construction on I-15? The Utah Department of Transportation is making plans to widen the section between Salt Lake and Farmington to as many as 23 lanes (with shoulders). But who pays the price for all this urban sprawl? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, how he’s thinking about this controversial project, because the Utah Legislature has already appropriated $1.6 billion for these kinds of projects, and the proposal falls pretty squarely in his district. Review the proposal and submit public comment here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 How Many More Lanes Does I-15 Really Need? full City Cast Ready for more construction on I-15? The Utah Department of Transportation is making plans to widen the section between Salt Lake and Farmington to as many as 23 lanes (with shoulders). But who pays the price for all this urban sprawl? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, how he’s thinking about this controversial project, because the Utah Legislature has already appropriated $1.6 billion for these kinds of projects, and the proposal falls pretty squarely in his district. Review the proposal and submit public comment here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ready for more construction on I-15? The Utah Department of Transportation is making plans to widen the section between Salt Lake and Farmington to as many as 23 lanes (with shoulders). But who pays the price for all this urban sprawl?


Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, how he’s thinking about this controversial project, because the Utah Legislature has already appropriated $1.6 billion for these kinds of projects, and the proposal falls pretty squarely in his district.


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]]> 1141 Rocky Rebrands, Alfalfa v. Lagoon, and We Knew It Was Cold https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Hello weekend, my old friend. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Rocky Anderson’s rebrand as he launches his mayoral campaign (again) and whether the value of alfalfa is worth the water it uses. Plus, Ali is vindicated in her analysis that yes, it is actually really cold. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Rocky Rebrands, Alfalfa v. Lagoon, and We Knew It Was Cold full City Cast Hello weekend, my old friend. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Rocky Anderson’s rebrand as he launches his mayoral campaign (again) and whether the value of alfalfa is worth the water it uses. Plus, Ali is vindicated in her analysis that yes, it is actually really cold. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Hello weekend, my old friend. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Rocky Anderson’s rebrand as he launches his mayoral campaign (again) and whether the value of alfalfa is worth the water it uses. Plus, Ali is vindicated in her analysis that yes, it is actually really cold.


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]]> 1578 Queering Salt Lake’s Favorite Musical If you saw Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you may have had, oh, we don’t know –– a queer awakening! More than 20 years later, Provo-based theater director Kacey Spadafora has a technicolor dream of his own: to revive this story as the big gay musical he always knew it could be. He tells host Ali Vallarta what it would take to make it happen. Read Wes Long’s piece about the history of Salt Lake’s theater scene in City Weekly. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Queering Salt Lake’s Favorite Musical full City Cast If you saw Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you may have had, oh, we don’t know –– a queer awakening! More than 20 years later, Provo-based theater director Kacey Spadafora has a technicolor dream of his own: to revive this story as the big gay musical he always knew it could be. He tells host Ali Vallarta what it would take to make it happen. Read Wes Long’s piece about the history of Salt Lake’s theater scene in City Weekly. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you saw Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you may have had, oh, we don’t know –– a queer awakening! More than 20 years later, Provo-based theater director Kacey Spadafora has a technicolor dream of his own: to revive this story as the big gay musical he always knew it could be. He tells host Ali Vallarta what it would take to make it happen.


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]]> 1041 You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Need a Will https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ There are a lot of things city slickers need in this life: a good hairstylist, a credit score, a cell phone. How about a will? It’s a bit morbid, we know. But what will happen to your belongings (or your pet) if you don’t have one? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Candace Waters, a cool young estate lawyer, about why you should write a quick will — even if it’s just on a napkin.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Need a Will full City Cast There are a lot of things city slickers need in this life: a good hairstylist, a credit score, a cell phone. How about a will? It’s a bit morbid, we know. But what will happen to your belongings (or your pet) if you don’t have one? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Candace Waters, a cool young estate lawyer, about why you should write a quick will — even if it’s just on a napkin.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. There are a lot of things city slickers need in this life: a good hairstylist, a credit score, a cell phone. How about a will? It’s a bit morbid, we know. But what will happen to your belongings (or your pet) if you don’t have one? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Candace Waters, a cool young estate lawyer, about why you should write a quick will — even if it’s just on a napkin.  


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]]> 1276 Utah’s Wild Horse Conundrum https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you heard about Mongo? His story brought Utah’s wild horse conundrum close to home and served as unusually good press for the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups. Growth, land use, and the good old fashioned “way of life” question are all at stake in Utah’s wild horse debacle — which host (and horse girl) Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Brian Maffly try to unravel. See Grieg Huggins’ photo exhibit at Sandy City Hall. Call us with your thoughts on “Falling for Christmas” at 801-203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Wild Horse Conundrum full City Cast Have you heard about Mongo? His story brought Utah’s wild horse conundrum close to home and served as unusually good press for the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups. Growth, land use, and the good old fashioned “way of life” question are all at stake in Utah’s wild horse debacle — which host (and horse girl) Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Brian Maffly try to unravel. See Grieg Huggins’ photo exhibit at Sandy City Hall. Call us with your thoughts on “Falling for Christmas” at 801-203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Have you heard about Mongo? His story brought Utah’s wild horse conundrum close to home and served as unusually good press for the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups. Growth, land use, and the good old fashioned “way of life” question are all at stake in Utah’s wild horse debacle — which host (and horse girl) Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Brian Maffly try to unravel.


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]]> 1034 Why Do We Have So Many Scammers? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and is even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Why Do We Have So Many Scammers? full City Cast Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and is even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and is even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame. 

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]]> 945 Security Checks, Ciao to Big Daddy’s, and Swig-Aplex https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This week has been tough — and it’s only Wednesday. From the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs to a senseless shooting in our own city this weekend, our community is on edge. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means tackle those feelings, plus the food news you need to know before logging off for a few days. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Security Checks, Ciao to Big Daddy’s, and Swig-Aplex full City Cast This week has been tough — and it’s only Wednesday. From the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs to a senseless shooting in our own city this weekend, our community is on edge. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means tackle those feelings, plus the food news you need to know before logging off for a few days. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. This week has been tough — and it’s only Wednesday. From the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs to a senseless shooting in our own city this weekend, our community is on edge. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means tackle those feelings, plus the food news you need to know before logging off for a few days.


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]]> 1363 How Park City Plans to House Its Workers https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Some would argue that the affordability crisis in Park City has been raging since the ‘02 Olympics, making housing out of reach for many local workers. That means a lot of them are actually our neighbors in Salt Lake! Last week, host Ali Vallarta talked to journalist Gloria Liu about how to save a ski town. Today, we zoom in on Park City with KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta –– because there are some very interesting housing projects on the table. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 How Park City Plans to House Its Workers full City Cast Some would argue that the affordability crisis in Park City has been raging since the ‘02 Olympics, making housing out of reach for many local workers. That means a lot of them are actually our neighbors in Salt Lake! Last week, host Ali Vallarta talked to journalist Gloria Liu about how to save a ski town. Today, we zoom in on Park City with KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta –– because there are some very interesting housing projects on the table. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Some would argue that the affordability crisis in Park City has been raging since the ‘02 Olympics, making housing out of reach for many local workers. That means a lot of them are actually our neighbors in Salt Lake!

Last week, host Ali Vallarta talked to journalist Gloria Liu about how to save a ski town. Today, we zoom in on Park City with KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta –– because there are some very interesting housing projects on the table.


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]]> 1195 Water Lessons From Las Vegas https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ As we round out yet another dry year in Utah, our neighbors in Vegas have made Salt Lake news recently for their strict water policies.  It’s not the first time we’ve eyed them with conservation envy. When John Oliver railed on Utah’s water consumption this past summer, he told us he wished we were more like our sister: Las Vegas. When did the city of excess become the city of conservation? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins host Ali Vallarta to share ideas.  This episode first aired on July 6, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Water Lessons From Las Vegas full City Cast As we round out yet another dry year in Utah, our neighbors in Vegas have made Salt Lake news recently for their strict water policies.  It’s not the first time we’ve eyed them with conservation envy. When John Oliver railed on Utah’s water consumption this past summer, he told us he wished we were more like our sister: Las Vegas. When did the city of excess become the city of conservation? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins host Ali Vallarta to share ideas.  This episode first aired on July 6, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. As we round out yet another dry year in Utah, our neighbors in Vegas have made Salt Lake news recently for their strict water policies. 


It’s not the first time we’ve eyed them with conservation envy.


When John Oliver railed on Utah’s water consumption this past summer, he told us he wished we were more like our sister: Las Vegas. When did the city of excess become the city of conservation? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins host Ali Vallarta to share ideas. 


This episode first aired on July 6, 2022.


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]]> 783 Bigger Highways, Restaurant Closures, and an Election Update https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ It’s the week after the election, but there’s no rest for the wicked in this town! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to debate bigger highways, tie up loose ends from the election, and lament the closure of some beloved restaurants. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Bigger Highways, Restaurant Closures, and an Election Update full City Cast It’s the week after the election, but there’s no rest for the wicked in this town! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to debate bigger highways, tie up loose ends from the election, and lament the closure of some beloved restaurants. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s the week after the election, but there’s no rest for the wicked in this town! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to debate bigger highways, tie up loose ends from the election, and lament the closure of some beloved restaurants.


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]]> 1723 How Far Has Representation In Utah's Art Scene Come? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Artist Ruby Chacón is a self-proclaimed “Utahna.” The Chicana artist and founder of Salt Lake’s Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts has spent her career challenging the mostly white art world with her portraits and murals. As Salt Lake’s gallery scene is embroiled in a controversy of racial representation, arts journalist Bianca Velasquez joins host Ali Vallarta to examine how Ruby Chacón’s legacy continues to kick-down doors. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 How Far Has Representation In Utah's Art Scene Come? full City Cast Artist Ruby Chacón is a self-proclaimed “Utahna.” The Chicana artist and founder of Salt Lake’s Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts has spent her career challenging the mostly white art world with her portraits and murals. As Salt Lake’s gallery scene is embroiled in a controversy of racial representation, arts journalist Bianca Velasquez joins host Ali Vallarta to examine how Ruby Chacón’s legacy continues to kick-down doors. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Artist Ruby Chacón is a self-proclaimed “Utahna.” The Chicana artist and founder of Salt Lake’s Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts has spent her career challenging the mostly white art world with her portraits and murals. As Salt Lake’s gallery scene is embroiled in a controversy of racial representation, arts journalist Bianca Velasquez joins host Ali Vallarta to examine how Ruby Chacón’s legacy continues to kick-down doors.


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]]> 865 It’s Not Impossible for Utahns To Win the Lottery https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A lucky Californian recently won the record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball. But if Salt Lakers even wanted a chance at that money, they really had to work for it. Utah is one of five states that doesn’t sell lottery tickets, and gambling of any kind is banned here. That means we’re hopping in the car for a road trip to an Idaho gas station in the hopes of buying a life-changing lotto ticket. It’s a longshot — but it’s not impossible for one of us to win. Like Samora Magadla, a local flight attendant who scooped up winning tickets twice. Samora joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the usually hypothetical question: What would you do if you won the lottery? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 It’s Not Impossible for Utahns To Win the Lottery full City Cast A lucky Californian recently won the record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball. But if Salt Lakers even wanted a chance at that money, they really had to work for it. Utah is one of five states that doesn’t sell lottery tickets, and gambling of any kind is banned here. That means we’re hopping in the car for a road trip to an Idaho gas station in the hopes of buying a life-changing lotto ticket. It’s a longshot — but it’s not impossible for one of us to win. Like Samora Magadla, a local flight attendant who scooped up winning tickets twice. Samora joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the usually hypothetical question: What would you do if you won the lottery? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. A lucky Californian recently won the record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball. But if Salt Lakers even wanted a chance at that money, they really had to work for it. Utah is one of five states that doesn’t sell lottery tickets, and gambling of any kind is banned here. That means we’re hopping in the car for a road trip to an Idaho gas station in the hopes of buying a life-changing lotto ticket.


It’s a longshot — but it’s not impossible for one of us to win.


Like Samora Magadla, a local flight attendant who scooped up winning tickets twice. Samora joins host Ali Vallarta to answer the usually hypothetical question: What would you do if you won the lottery?


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]]> 1253 How to Save Park City The resorts are opening, the snow is accumulating, and our local ski towns are trying to survive their worst instincts. Last November, freelance journalist Gloria Liu asked How to Save a Ski Town in Outside magazine. One year later, host Ali Vallarta asks Gloria if there is still hope for mountain towns, and which creative solutions are proving their might. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 How to Save Park City full City Cast The resorts are opening, the snow is accumulating, and our local ski towns are trying to survive their worst instincts. Last November, freelance journalist Gloria Liu asked How to Save a Ski Town in Outside magazine. One year later, host Ali Vallarta asks Gloria if there is still hope for mountain towns, and which creative solutions are proving their might. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The resorts are opening, the snow is accumulating, and our local ski towns are trying to survive their worst instincts. Last November, freelance journalist Gloria Liu asked How to Save a Ski Town in Outside magazine. One year later, host Ali Vallarta asks Gloria if there is still hope for mountain towns, and which creative solutions are proving their might.


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]]> 1401 Can a True Crime Show Be Ethical? Nowadays true crime is inescapable. Whether it’s Netflix's latest doc-series or a podcast relaying the details of a grizzly murder — Utah has become a hotspot for these stories. But can a market that re-victimizes and exploits grief be ethical? Host Ali Vallarta asks former crime journalist (and former sports reporter!) Amy Donaldson, host of the mega-popular KSL podcast “The Letter.”   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Can a True Crime Show Be Ethical? full City Cast Nowadays true crime is inescapable. Whether it’s Netflix's latest doc-series or a podcast relaying the details of a grizzly murder — Utah has become a hotspot for these stories. But can a market that re-victimizes and exploits grief be ethical? Host Ali Vallarta asks former crime journalist (and former sports reporter!) Amy Donaldson, host of the mega-popular KSL podcast “The Letter.”   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Nowadays true crime is inescapable. Whether it’s Netflix's latest doc-series or a podcast relaying the details of a grizzly murder — Utah has become a hotspot for these stories. But can a market that re-victimizes and exploits grief be ethical? Host Ali Vallarta asks former crime journalist (and former sports reporter!) Amy Donaldson, host of the mega-popular KSL podcast “The Letter.”

 

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]]> 1277 Tight Races, Weird Judicial Reviews, and the Seasonal C-Word https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Election day is over but the ballots persist! As county clerks continue their herculean effort to update the latest midterm results, host Ali Vallarta talks with former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani about the local nail biters, the moderate grind, and weirdly personal judicial reviews. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Tight Races, Weird Judicial Reviews, and the Seasonal C-Word full City Cast Election day is over but the ballots persist! As county clerks continue their herculean effort to update the latest midterm results, host Ali Vallarta talks with former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani about the local nail biters, the moderate grind, and weirdly personal judicial reviews. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Election day is over but the ballots persist! As county clerks continue their herculean effort to update the latest midterm results, host Ali Vallarta talks with former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani about the local nail biters, the moderate grind, and weirdly personal judicial reviews.


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]]> 1525 The GSL Could Lose 100,000 Gallons Per Minute https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Everyone is trying to save the Great Salt Lake from becoming a puddle and an ecological wasteland. But a plan by US Magnesium, LLC, could put a wrench in those eforts. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Alex Veilleux, a policy associate at HEAL Utah, about the potential impacts of siphoning 100,000 gallons of water per minute out of the GSL — and why it’s not too late to prevent it from happening. Attend the public comment writing workshop tonight, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The GSL Could Lose 100,000 Gallons Per Minute full City Cast Everyone is trying to save the Great Salt Lake from becoming a puddle and an ecological wasteland. But a plan by US Magnesium, LLC, could put a wrench in those eforts. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Alex Veilleux, a policy associate at HEAL Utah, about the potential impacts of siphoning 100,000 gallons of water per minute out of the GSL — and why it’s not too late to prevent it from happening. Attend the public comment writing workshop tonight, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Everyone is trying to save the Great Salt Lake from becoming a puddle and an ecological wasteland. But a plan by US Magnesium, LLC, could put a wrench in those eforts. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Alex Veilleux, a policy associate at HEAL Utah, about the potential impacts of siphoning 100,000 gallons of water per minute out of the GSL — and why it’s not too late to prevent it from happening.


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]]> 994 Let’s Talk About Last (Election) Night https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The vote totals are still trickling in, but in this deep red state … some races are essentially called the moment a Republican candidate lands on the ballot. If you know, you know. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke about the impact of Utah Democrats throwing their support behind unaffiliated Senate candidate Evan McMullin in his bid against incumbent Republican Mike Lee. Also — Gerrymandering! The Parks Bond! Amendment A! And Dr. Suzanne Harrison! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Let’s Talk About Last (Election) Night full City Cast The vote totals are still trickling in, but in this deep red state … some races are essentially called the moment a Republican candidate lands on the ballot. If you know, you know. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke about the impact of Utah Democrats throwing their support behind unaffiliated Senate candidate Evan McMullin in his bid against incumbent Republican Mike Lee. Also — Gerrymandering! The Parks Bond! Amendment A! And Dr. Suzanne Harrison! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The vote totals are still trickling in, but in this deep red state … some races are essentially called the moment a Republican candidate lands on the ballot. If you know, you know. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke about the impact of Utah Democrats throwing their support behind unaffiliated Senate candidate Evan McMullin in his bid against incumbent Republican Mike Lee. Also — Gerrymandering! The Parks Bond! Amendment A! And Dr. Suzanne Harrison!


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]]> 1369 Election Day Therapy Do you doomscroll on Election Day? Stay up to watch the poll numbers come in? Tired of being told, “This is the most important election of our lifetime?” Take a deep breath. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with family therapist Josie Bohling about techniques to calm your mind and get you through the day as we’re bombarded with results.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Election Day Therapy full City Cast Do you doomscroll on Election Day? Stay up to watch the poll numbers come in? Tired of being told, “This is the most important election of our lifetime?” Take a deep breath. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with family therapist Josie Bohling about techniques to calm your mind and get you through the day as we’re bombarded with results.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Do you doomscroll on Election Day? Stay up to watch the poll numbers come in? Tired of being told, “This is the most important election of our lifetime?” Take a deep breath. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with family therapist Josie Bohling about techniques to calm your mind and get you through the day as we’re bombarded with results. 


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]]> 1237 No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The midterm election is upon us! There's a glaring difference between this year’s ballot and 2018's: no citizen-led initiatives. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with political strategist Katie Matheson about why that is and what it takes to get an initiative on the ballot. Then, lead producer Emily Means joins them as they share their dream ballot measures — if only they had about $3 million.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.    Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC.    Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters full City Cast The midterm election is upon us! There's a glaring difference between this year’s ballot and 2018's: no citizen-led initiatives. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with political strategist Katie Matheson about why that is and what it takes to get an initiative on the ballot. Then, lead producer Emily Means joins them as they share their dream ballot measures — if only they had about $3 million.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.    Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC.    Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The midterm election is upon us! There's a glaring difference between this year’s ballot and 2018's: no citizen-led initiatives. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with political strategist Katie Matheson about why that is and what it takes to get an initiative on the ballot. Then, lead producer Emily Means joins them as they share their dream ballot measures — if only they had about $3 million. 


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]]> 1400 Racist Costumes, Overflow Shelters, and Last-Minute Voting https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Unclench your jaw, grab a warm beverage and take a load off — we made it to the weekend. Lead producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about the news of the week, including *really* bad Halloween costumes, an update on homelessness as winter hits town, and what to do if you put off voting.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Racist Costumes, Overflow Shelters, and Last-Minute Voting full City Cast Unclench your jaw, grab a warm beverage and take a load off — we made it to the weekend. Lead producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about the news of the week, including *really* bad Halloween costumes, an update on homelessness as winter hits town, and what to do if you put off voting.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Unclench your jaw, grab a warm beverage and take a load off — we made it to the weekend. Lead producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about the news of the week, including *really* bad Halloween costumes, an update on homelessness as winter hits town, and what to do if you put off voting. 


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]]> 970 Lee vs. McMullin: Choose Your Fighter (AKA Senator) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s a City Cast Salt Lake X State Street crossover! In preparation for the upcoming election, we’re bringing you an episode of KUER’s politics podcast, State Street. Hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins break down the U.S. Senate race at the top of your ballot: two-term incumbent Republican Mike Lee vs. unaffiliated challenger Evan McMullin. They explore the candidates’ positions and what the outcome could say about Utah’s political landscape. Find more episodes of State Street here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Lee vs. McMullin: Choose Your Fighter (AKA Senator) full City Cast It’s a City Cast Salt Lake X State Street crossover! In preparation for the upcoming election, we’re bringing you an episode of KUER’s politics podcast, State Street. Hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins break down the U.S. Senate race at the top of your ballot: two-term incumbent Republican Mike Lee vs. unaffiliated challenger Evan McMullin. They explore the candidates’ positions and what the outcome could say about Utah’s political landscape. Find more episodes of State Street here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s a City Cast Salt Lake X State Street crossover! In preparation for the upcoming election, we’re bringing you an episode of KUER’s politics podcast, State Street. Hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins break down the U.S. Senate race at the top of your ballot: two-term incumbent Republican Mike Lee vs. unaffiliated challenger Evan McMullin. They explore the candidates’ positions and what the outcome could say about Utah’s political landscape.


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]]> 1699 What’s Your Vision for State Street? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The old Sears Building on State Street is coming down to make way for something new. That has us wondering: What does the future hold for one of Salt Lake’s most prominent thoroughfares? Host Ali Vallarta dared to dream a little with State Room co-owner Darin Piccoli about what State Street could be. Here’s what’s happening to the taco stand in the Sears parking lot. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What’s Your Vision for State Street? full City Cast The old Sears Building on State Street is coming down to make way for something new. That has us wondering: What does the future hold for one of Salt Lake’s most prominent thoroughfares? Host Ali Vallarta dared to dream a little with State Room co-owner Darin Piccoli about what State Street could be. Here’s what’s happening to the taco stand in the Sears parking lot. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The old Sears Building on State Street is coming down to make way for something new. That has us wondering: What does the future hold for one of Salt Lake’s most prominent thoroughfares? Host Ali Vallarta dared to dream a little with State Room co-owner Darin Piccoli about what State Street could be.


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]]> 1041 As Sears Comes Down, We Flirt With State Street’s Past https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ State Street could easily be considered the grand boulevard of our city. The multi-lane highway cuts through the heart of Salt Lake County, climbing up to the Utah State Capitol and running up and down the whole state as U.S. 89. Recently, State Street has undergone some drastic changes — notably, the former Sears has come crumbling down to make way for new development. The demolition has us feeling nostalgic for the glory days on State. Host Ali Vallarta celebrates its storied history with Jaime Ria, a local teacher who used to joyride and scope out cuties on State Street in the ‘70s. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 As Sears Comes Down, We Flirt With State Street’s Past full City Cast State Street could easily be considered the grand boulevard of our city. The multi-lane highway cuts through the heart of Salt Lake County, climbing up to the Utah State Capitol and running up and down the whole state as U.S. 89. Recently, State Street has undergone some drastic changes — notably, the former Sears has come crumbling down to make way for new development. The demolition has us feeling nostalgic for the glory days on State. Host Ali Vallarta celebrates its storied history with Jaime Ria, a local teacher who used to joyride and scope out cuties on State Street in the ‘70s. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. State Street could easily be considered the grand boulevard of our city. The multi-lane highway cuts through the heart of Salt Lake County, climbing up to the Utah State Capitol and running up and down the whole state as U.S. 89.


Recently, State Street has undergone some drastic changes — notably, the former Sears has come crumbling down to make way for new development. The demolition has us feeling nostalgic for the glory days on State. Host Ali Vallarta celebrates its storied history with Jaime Ria, a local teacher who used to joyride and scope out cuties on State Street in the ‘70s.


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]]> 730 How Marie Odgen Tried to Raise the Dead In Southern Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy Halloween, ghosts! This is your time to shine, and today we invoke Utah spiritual medium Marie Ogden. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Emma Kemp, a writer and professor who has been investigating Marie and her 1930s Utah commune, Home of Truth, for almost a decade. Emma shares all the past and present goings-on at the Home of Truth, as the cultural site and ghost town faces nearby development and growing popularity. This episode first aired on April 14, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Marie Odgen Tried to Raise the Dead In Southern Utah full City Cast Happy Halloween, ghosts! This is your time to shine, and today we invoke Utah spiritual medium Marie Ogden. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Emma Kemp, a writer and professor who has been investigating Marie and her 1930s Utah commune, Home of Truth, for almost a decade. Emma shares all the past and present goings-on at the Home of Truth, as the cultural site and ghost town faces nearby development and growing popularity. This episode first aired on April 14, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Happy Halloween, ghosts! This is your time to shine, and today we invoke Utah spiritual medium Marie Ogden. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Emma Kemp, a writer and professor who has been investigating Marie and her 1930s Utah commune, Home of Truth, for almost a decade. Emma shares all the past and present goings-on at the Home of Truth, as the cultural site and ghost town faces nearby development and growing popularity.


This episode first aired on April 14, 2022.


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]]> 1309 Salt Lake County’s Proposed Budget Isn't Sexy https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What’s scarier than ghosts? Not knowing how your tax dollars are going to be spent this upcoming year. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the Salt Lake County mayor’s proposed budget, the latest fire to hit SLC and a new proposal to help the Great Salt Lake.   Wanna see the numbers? Check out the budget here. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake County’s Proposed Budget Isn't Sexy full City Cast What’s scarier than ghosts? Not knowing how your tax dollars are going to be spent this upcoming year. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the Salt Lake County mayor’s proposed budget, the latest fire to hit SLC and a new proposal to help the Great Salt Lake.   Wanna see the numbers? Check out the budget here. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. What’s scarier than ghosts? Not knowing how your tax dollars are going to be spent this upcoming year. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the Salt Lake County mayor’s proposed budget, the latest fire to hit SLC and a new proposal to help the Great Salt Lake.  


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]]> 1841 yes Step Away From the Rake and Leave Your Leaves Alone https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Knock knock. (Who’s there?) Leaf. (Leaf who?) Leaf me alone! Leaf-peeping season is coming to a close, while leaf-cleanup season is at our door. Wasatch Community Gardens Farm Director James Loomis talks with host Ali Vallarta about resisting the urge to rake the leaves off our lawn and just let them do their thing. Why work harder when you can work smarter? Adopt a storm drain here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Step Away From the Rake and Leave Your Leaves Alone full City Cast Knock knock. (Who’s there?) Leaf. (Leaf who?) Leaf me alone! Leaf-peeping season is coming to a close, while leaf-cleanup season is at our door. Wasatch Community Gardens Farm Director James Loomis talks with host Ali Vallarta about resisting the urge to rake the leaves off our lawn and just let them do their thing. Why work harder when you can work smarter? Adopt a storm drain here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Knock knock. (Who’s there?) Leaf. (Leaf who?) Leaf me alone! Leaf-peeping season is coming to a close, while leaf-cleanup season is at our door. Wasatch Community Gardens Farm Director James Loomis talks with host Ali Vallarta about resisting the urge to rake the leaves off our lawn and just let them do their thing. Why work harder when you can work smarter?


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]]> 974 The Jazz Are Playing With Our Hearts and Minds https://saltlake.citycast.fm/podcast/ Buckle up, Utah Jazz fans. This year’s team is fresh-faced, bright-eyed and ready to break our hearts — so of course, we’re already in love with them. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz columnist Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about this year’s strategy and whether the team is winning on purpose or if they’re just lucking into it. RSVP for the city’s Olympic bid resident listening session Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Jazz Are Playing With Our Hearts and Minds full City Cast Buckle up, Utah Jazz fans. This year’s team is fresh-faced, bright-eyed and ready to break our hearts — so of course, we’re already in love with them. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz columnist Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about this year’s strategy and whether the team is winning on purpose or if they’re just lucking into it. RSVP for the city’s Olympic bid resident listening session Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Buckle up, Utah Jazz fans. This year’s team is fresh-faced, bright-eyed and ready to break our hearts — so of course, we’re already in love with them. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz columnist Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about this year’s strategy and whether the team is winning on purpose or if they’re just lucking into it.


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]]> 922 Should We Invest More In SLC’s Parks? You Decide https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This election season, SLC residents will crack open their ballots and vote for or against the Salt Lake Parks Bond — an $85 million taxpayer-funded investment in our parks and green spaces. That includes $27 million to convert the old Raging Waters water park on the city’s westside into the Glendale Regional Park. Glendale Neighborhood Council chair Turner Bitton tells host Ali Vallarta why this vote could change how the whole city experiences public spaces. Voting resources mentioned in this episode: Mock-ups of Parks Bond projects Figure out the easiest way to vote  Who are the judges?  Fox 13’s “What the heck is Amendment A?” Call the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office at (385) 468-7400 with any voting questions or ballot issues. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Should We Invest More In SLC’s Parks? You Decide full City Cast This election season, SLC residents will crack open their ballots and vote for or against the Salt Lake Parks Bond — an $85 million taxpayer-funded investment in our parks and green spaces. That includes $27 million to convert the old Raging Waters water park on the city’s westside into the Glendale Regional Park. Glendale Neighborhood Council chair Turner Bitton tells host Ali Vallarta why this vote could change how the whole city experiences public spaces. Voting resources mentioned in this episode: Mock-ups of Parks Bond projects Figure out the easiest way to vote  Who are the judges?  Fox 13’s “What the heck is Amendment A?” Call the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office at (385) 468-7400 with any voting questions or ballot issues. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. This election season, SLC residents will crack open their ballots and vote for or against the Salt Lake Parks Bond — an $85 million taxpayer-funded investment in our parks and green spaces. That includes $27 million to convert the old Raging Waters water park on the city’s westside into the Glendale Regional Park. Glendale Neighborhood Council chair Turner Bitton tells host Ali Vallarta why this vote could change how the whole city experiences public spaces.


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]]> 1100 Skeptics, Spirits and Seances of Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What’s it like to contact the dead? RJ Walker, local poet and host of the Mancy Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk spirits, paranormal con jobs and haunted happenings in Salt Lake City. Join RJ and his co-host for a live seance at their special Halloween show. Listen to “Salt Lake’s Own Magical Mystery Tour.” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Skeptics, Spirits and Seances of Salt Lake full City Cast What’s it like to contact the dead? RJ Walker, local poet and host of the Mancy Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk spirits, paranormal con jobs and haunted happenings in Salt Lake City. Join RJ and his co-host for a live seance at their special Halloween show. Listen to “Salt Lake’s Own Magical Mystery Tour.” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. What’s it like to contact the dead? RJ Walker, local poet and host of the Mancy Podcast, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk spirits, paranormal con jobs and haunted happenings in Salt Lake City.


Join RJ and his co-host for a live seance at their special Halloween show. Listen to “Salt Lake’s Own Magical Mystery Tour.”


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]]> 944 no Tiny Homes Are a Go and So Is Jazz Season https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a very local news roundup, highlighting some big decisions by the Salt Lake City council. Plus, we’re pretty sure this is our year, Jazz fans. Gen Z: Meet Old Gregg. Sorry.   Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Tiny Homes Are a Go and So Is Jazz Season full City Cast It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a very local news roundup, highlighting some big decisions by the Salt Lake City council. Plus, we’re pretty sure this is our year, Jazz fans. Gen Z: Meet Old Gregg. Sorry.   Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a very local news roundup, highlighting some big decisions by the Salt Lake City council. Plus, we’re pretty sure this is our year, Jazz fans.


Gen Z: Meet Old Gregg. Sorry.

 

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]]> 1463 Gather ’Round for 'The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery' https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s not a trick — here’s a family-friendly, Great Salt Lake-related treat! Professional narrators Nancy Peterson, Cindy Kay, and BJ Harrison produce the first ever audiobook version of “The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery.” It’s a kids book dedicated to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, written by the scientists who founded the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College: Dr. Bonnie K. Baxter and Jaimi Butler. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Gather ’Round for 'The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery' full City Cast It’s not a trick — here’s a family-friendly, Great Salt Lake-related treat! Professional narrators Nancy Peterson, Cindy Kay, and BJ Harrison produce the first ever audiobook version of “The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery.” It’s a kids book dedicated to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, written by the scientists who founded the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College: Dr. Bonnie K. Baxter and Jaimi Butler. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s not a trick — here’s a family-friendly, Great Salt Lake-related treat! Professional narrators Nancy Peterson, Cindy Kay, and BJ Harrison produce the first ever audiobook version of “The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery.” It’s a kids book dedicated to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, written by the scientists who founded the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College: Dr. Bonnie K. Baxter and Jaimi Butler.


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]]> 1251 Corporations Have Rights. Shouldn’t the Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.   RSVP for the Rights of Nature event at Brewvies. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Corporations Have Rights. Shouldn’t the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.   RSVP for the Rights of Nature event at Brewvies. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about the Rights of Nature movement and how it could help save the shrinking Great Salt Lake.  


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]]> 894 Vibe Checking Utah’s Response to the Great Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ News about the Great Salt Lake crisis — you know, the shrinking water levels that have us careening toward an apocalyptic future — can be overwhelming. So, we brought in Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen to help make sense of it all. Leia joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson’s recent summit on the lake and what we can learn from other dried up, dusty lakes in the west. On Oct. 19, the Great Salt Lake Collaborative is hosting a discussion on whether the lake can be saved.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Vibe Checking Utah’s Response to the Great Salt Lake full City Cast News about the Great Salt Lake crisis — you know, the shrinking water levels that have us careening toward an apocalyptic future — can be overwhelming. So, we brought in Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen to help make sense of it all. Leia joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson’s recent summit on the lake and what we can learn from other dried up, dusty lakes in the west. On Oct. 19, the Great Salt Lake Collaborative is hosting a discussion on whether the lake can be saved.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. News about the Great Salt Lake crisis — you know, the shrinking water levels that have us careening toward an apocalyptic future — can be overwhelming. So, we brought in Salt Lake Tribune water reporter Leia Larsen to help make sense of it all. Leia joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson’s recent summit on the lake and what we can learn from other dried up, dusty lakes in the west.


On Oct. 19, the Great Salt Lake Collaborative is hosting a discussion on whether the lake can be saved. 


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]]> 1261 Can a Hockey Team Help Save the Great Salt Lake? Craig Gelman is a graphic designer who thinks it’s high time and low tide for Utahns to get an NHL team. So much so that he’s already laid out the branding and given them a name: the Salt Lake Sea Monkeys. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Craig about how organizing around a sports franchise could raise awareness about the crisis at the Great Salt Lake. Get ready to be #brineshrimptough. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Can a Hockey Team Help Save the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast Craig Gelman is a graphic designer who thinks it’s high time and low tide for Utahns to get an NHL team. So much so that he’s already laid out the branding and given them a name: the Salt Lake Sea Monkeys. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Craig about how organizing around a sports franchise could raise awareness about the crisis at the Great Salt Lake. Get ready to be #brineshrimptough. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Craig Gelman is a graphic designer who thinks it’s high time and low tide for Utahns to get an NHL team. So much so that he’s already laid out the branding and given them a name: the Salt Lake Sea Monkeys. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Craig about how organizing around a sports franchise could raise awareness about the crisis at the Great Salt Lake. Get ready to be #brineshrimptough.


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]]> 902 Will SLC’s Updated Crime Plan Work? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Welcome to Friday! Another zany week in our big little city means it’s time to round up the news. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss Salt Lake City’s crime plan, Rep. Burgess Owens bailing out of the Fourth Congressional District debate, and how many Americans are getting their SLC news from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake. Join Ali in submitting a public comment this weekend re: the proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Will SLC’s Updated Crime Plan Work? full City Cast Welcome to Friday! Another zany week in our big little city means it’s time to round up the news. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss Salt Lake City’s crime plan, Rep. Burgess Owens bailing out of the Fourth Congressional District debate, and how many Americans are getting their SLC news from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake. Join Ali in submitting a public comment this weekend re: the proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Welcome to Friday! Another zany week in our big little city means it’s time to round up the news. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss Salt Lake City’s crime plan, Rep. Burgess Owens bailing out of the Fourth Congressional District debate, and how many Americans are getting their SLC news from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake.


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]]> 1455 Why Salt Lake's Hottest Dance Party is Taking a Break https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It's Friday night in Salt Lake City. The clock strikes midnight. Bars are preparing to close. And in the distance, you hear the infectious beat of reggaeton. Next to a GREENbike station on Main Street, a young man in a snapback is surrounded by two large speakers, a six-foot banquet table, and turntables. Welcome to DJ Oscar’s Block Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the hottest dance party in SLC, why it’s special, and why it might be gone forever. Listen to our playlist inspired by DJ Oscar’s set list on Spotify. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Salt Lake's Hottest Dance Party is Taking a Break full City Cast It's Friday night in Salt Lake City. The clock strikes midnight. Bars are preparing to close. And in the distance, you hear the infectious beat of reggaeton. Next to a GREENbike station on Main Street, a young man in a snapback is surrounded by two large speakers, a six-foot banquet table, and turntables. Welcome to DJ Oscar’s Block Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the hottest dance party in SLC, why it’s special, and why it might be gone forever. Listen to our playlist inspired by DJ Oscar’s set list on Spotify. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It's Friday night in Salt Lake City. The clock strikes midnight. Bars are preparing to close. And in the distance, you hear the infectious beat of reggaeton. Next to a GREENbike station on Main Street, a young man in a snapback is surrounded by two large speakers, a six-foot banquet table, and turntables. Welcome to DJ Oscar’s Block Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the hottest dance party in SLC, why it’s special, and why it might be gone forever.


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]]> 1256 How Much Fear Can One Fear Factory Produce? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Haunted houses are an absolute blast for everyone — except for host Ali Vallarta. She’s scared of her own shadow! But she conquered her fears in one of Salt Lake’s best haunted houses, the Fear Factory, after a behind-the-scenes tour and pep talk with founder Rob Dunfield. Get tickets to Dreamscapes’ Halloween show here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Much Fear Can One Fear Factory Produce? full City Cast Haunted houses are an absolute blast for everyone — except for host Ali Vallarta. She’s scared of her own shadow! But she conquered her fears in one of Salt Lake’s best haunted houses, the Fear Factory, after a behind-the-scenes tour and pep talk with founder Rob Dunfield. Get tickets to Dreamscapes’ Halloween show here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Haunted houses are an absolute blast for everyone — except for host Ali Vallarta. She’s scared of her own shadow! But she conquered her fears in one of Salt Lake’s best haunted houses, the Fear Factory, after a behind-the-scenes tour and pep talk with founder Rob Dunfield.


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]]> 968 What Makes the 999 So Magical? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’re a Salt Laker, you’ve probably seen herds of bikers making their way around town on a Thursday night. This bike ride is lovingly called the 999, because cyclists start on 9th and 9th and hit the pedal to the pavement for a night-long ride at 9 p.m. Host Ali Vallarta spoke to City Weekly News Editor Benjamin Wood, who’s also the man behind the @bikelakecity Twitter account, about what makes the 999 so magical. Help Trina Perez raise the last $515 for the bike bus here! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What Makes the 999 So Magical? full City Cast If you’re a Salt Laker, you’ve probably seen herds of bikers making their way around town on a Thursday night. This bike ride is lovingly called the 999, because cyclists start on 9th and 9th and hit the pedal to the pavement for a night-long ride at 9 p.m. Host Ali Vallarta spoke to City Weekly News Editor Benjamin Wood, who’s also the man behind the @bikelakecity Twitter account, about what makes the 999 so magical. Help Trina Perez raise the last $515 for the bike bus here! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you’re a Salt Laker, you’ve probably seen herds of bikers making their way around town on a Thursday night. This bike ride is lovingly called the 999, because cyclists start on 9th and 9th and hit the pedal to the pavement for a night-long ride at 9 p.m. Host Ali Vallarta spoke to City Weekly News Editor Benjamin Wood, who’s also the man behind the @bikelakecity Twitter account, about what makes the 999 so magical.


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]]> 1057 We Need Indigenous Wisdom To Heal the Great Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho, you will reach the site of the 1863 Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back, and it’s now a place of restorative healing — both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell the story of this project. This episode first aired on March 3, 2022. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 We Need Indigenous Wisdom To Heal the Great Salt Lake full City Cast If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho, you will reach the site of the 1863 Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back, and it’s now a place of restorative healing — both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell the story of this project. This episode first aired on March 3, 2022. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho, you will reach the site of the 1863 Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back, and it’s now a place of restorative healing — both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell the story of this project.


This episode first aired on March 3, 2022.


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]]> 1096 Who Are the Jazz Players, Really? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Jazz nation! We’ve got new players and a new coach, but our favorite in-arena host, Nayo Campbell, is back for another season. When she isn’t courtside, Nayo is directing and producing videos highlighting the personal stories of Utah Jazz players. In this episode, we demand to know how she found out that Collin Sexton juggles, and what she thinks will make this season great. See you at the FREE Saturday morning scrimmage? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Who Are the Jazz Players, Really? full City Cast Jazz nation! We’ve got new players and a new coach, but our favorite in-arena host, Nayo Campbell, is back for another season. When she isn’t courtside, Nayo is directing and producing videos highlighting the personal stories of Utah Jazz players. In this episode, we demand to know how she found out that Collin Sexton juggles, and what she thinks will make this season great. See you at the FREE Saturday morning scrimmage? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Jazz nation! We’ve got new players and a new coach, but our favorite in-arena host, Nayo Campbell, is back for another season. When she isn’t courtside, Nayo is directing and producing videos highlighting the personal stories of Utah Jazz players. In this episode, we demand to know how she found out that Collin Sexton juggles, and what she thinks will make this season great. See you at the FREE Saturday morning scrimmage?


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]]> 1008 Is Salt Lake's Best Record Store in an Elevator Shaft? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Girl, put those records on. Host Ali Vallarta talks with State Room Presents Marketing Director Kylie Fitch about where to find the best record store for all your vinyl dreams. Looking for the best selection? Perhaps just a place to thumb through the music of the past? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Record stores mentioned in the episode: Randy’s Records Diabolical Records Elevator Jazz Shop Sound & Vision Vinyl Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Is Salt Lake's Best Record Store in an Elevator Shaft? full City Cast Girl, put those records on. Host Ali Vallarta talks with State Room Presents Marketing Director Kylie Fitch about where to find the best record store for all your vinyl dreams. Looking for the best selection? Perhaps just a place to thumb through the music of the past? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Record stores mentioned in the episode: Randy’s Records Diabolical Records Elevator Jazz Shop Sound & Vision Vinyl Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Girl, put those records on. Host Ali Vallarta talks with State Room Presents Marketing Director Kylie Fitch about where to find the best record store for all your vinyl dreams. Looking for the best selection? Perhaps just a place to thumb through the music of the past? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.


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]]> 1022 Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? Sugar House residents aren’t thrilled about a Kum & Go Gas Station at the corner of Sugar House Park. Is it too late to stop this project? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is optimistic, but first we have to make zoning cool. Submit constructive comments about the Kum & Go Gas Station conditional use permit here. Browse the parks bond proposals you will vote on this November at slcparksbond.com.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @citycastslc and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? full City Cast Sugar House residents aren’t thrilled about a Kum & Go Gas Station at the corner of Sugar House Park. Is it too late to stop this project? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is optimistic, but first we have to make zoning cool. Submit constructive comments about the Kum & Go Gas Station conditional use permit here. Browse the parks bond proposals you will vote on this November at slcparksbond.com.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @citycastslc and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Sugar House residents aren’t thrilled about a Kum & Go Gas Station at the corner of Sugar House Park. Is it too late to stop this project? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is optimistic, but first we have to make zoning cool.


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]]> 1053 Utahns, Your Mother and I Are Getting a New Flag https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Move over, state seal, Utah is getting a new flag. Fun! But the question is how can this piece of fabric better represent us? And dammit, does it have to be a beehive? Host Ali Vallarta talks with University of Utah design professor Elpitha Tsoutsounakis about what makes a good flag and why we should even have one. Purchase the ‘Skiing Dino’ flag shirt here, proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Innocence Project. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utahns, Your Mother and I Are Getting a New Flag full City Cast Move over, state seal, Utah is getting a new flag. Fun! But the question is how can this piece of fabric better represent us? And dammit, does it have to be a beehive? Host Ali Vallarta talks with University of Utah design professor Elpitha Tsoutsounakis about what makes a good flag and why we should even have one. Purchase the ‘Skiing Dino’ flag shirt here, proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Innocence Project. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Move over, state seal, Utah is getting a new flag. Fun! But the question is how can this piece of fabric better represent us? And dammit, does it have to be a beehive? Host Ali Vallarta talks with University of Utah design professor Elpitha Tsoutsounakis about what makes a good flag and why we should even have one.


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]]> 982 Don’t You Knooow the Air's Tox-IIIC?? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up this week’s news, including public transit cuts, polling on the GSL and everything you could possibly need to know about boxelder bugs. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Don’t You Knooow the Air's Tox-IIIC?? full City Cast Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up this week’s news, including public transit cuts, polling on the GSL and everything you could possibly need to know about boxelder bugs. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up this week’s news, including public transit cuts, polling on the GSL and everything you could possibly need to know about boxelder bugs.


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]]> 1336 What To Do if You Meet a Mountain Lion https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A mountain lion recently attacked a woman in Millcreek Canyon while she was out for a morning run on the popular Pipeline Trail. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face-to-face with a cougar. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What To Do if You Meet a Mountain Lion full City Cast A mountain lion recently attacked a woman in Millcreek Canyon while she was out for a morning run on the popular Pipeline Trail. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face-to-face with a cougar. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. A mountain lion recently attacked a woman in Millcreek Canyon while she was out for a morning run on the popular Pipeline Trail. You’ve probably hiked there before, too! Host Ali Vallarta talks with Faith Heaton Jolley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about what to do if you’re ever face-to-face with a cougar.


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]]> 987 Salt Lake’s Best Chicken Tenders Aren’t Tenders https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single person in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good chicken tender. And listener, we’ve got ‘em. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal about where to get the best chicken tendie in the valley.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Best Chicken Tenders Aren’t Tenders full City Cast It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single person in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good chicken tender. And listener, we’ve got ‘em. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal about where to get the best chicken tendie in the valley.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single person in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a good chicken tender. And listener, we’ve got ‘em. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune culture reporter Palak Jayswal about where to get the best chicken tendie in the valley. 


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]]> 877 How the Inland Port Authority Fumbled the Bag https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you know anything about Utah’s inland port, it’s probably that it’s hugely controversial. The port authority has navigated murky waters since the Legislature hastily approved it in 2018 — and the results of a recent audit paint a picture of questionable dealings and fiscal irresponsibility. Host Ali Vallarta talks with environmental activist Deeda Seed, a longtime opponent of the port, about what the audit says about the port and what happens next. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How the Inland Port Authority Fumbled the Bag full City Cast If you know anything about Utah’s inland port, it’s probably that it’s hugely controversial. The port authority has navigated murky waters since the Legislature hastily approved it in 2018 — and the results of a recent audit paint a picture of questionable dealings and fiscal irresponsibility. Host Ali Vallarta talks with environmental activist Deeda Seed, a longtime opponent of the port, about what the audit says about the port and what happens next. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you know anything about Utah’s inland port, it’s probably that it’s hugely controversial. The port authority has navigated murky waters since the Legislature hastily approved it in 2018 — and the results of a recent audit paint a picture of questionable dealings and fiscal irresponsibility. Host Ali Vallarta talks with environmental activist Deeda Seed, a longtime opponent of the port, about what the audit says about the port and what happens next.


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]]> 985 RHOSLC S3 Brings Black Eyes and New Lies https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Season three of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Wednesday! Ali Vallarta and Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter share their predictions after a season three trailer filled with little dirty secrets and big dirty sodas. Read Meg Walter’s piece about the passing of legendary Salt Lake restaurateur Valter Nassi. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 RHOSLC S3 Brings Black Eyes and New Lies full City Cast Season three of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Wednesday! Ali Vallarta and Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter share their predictions after a season three trailer filled with little dirty secrets and big dirty sodas. Read Meg Walter’s piece about the passing of legendary Salt Lake restaurateur Valter Nassi. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Season three of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Wednesday! Ali Vallarta and Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter share their predictions after a season three trailer filled with little dirty secrets and big dirty sodas.


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]]> 1179 SLC Pays $3M to the Family of Linden Cameron Salt Lake City reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Linden Cameron, an autistic teenager who was shot and severely injured by city police in 2020. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune criminal justice reporter Paighten Harkins about the historic settlement and what happens next. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 SLC Pays $3M to the Family of Linden Cameron full City Cast Salt Lake City reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Linden Cameron, an autistic teenager who was shot and severely injured by city police in 2020. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune criminal justice reporter Paighten Harkins about the historic settlement and what happens next. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Salt Lake City reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Linden Cameron, an autistic teenager who was shot and severely injured by city police in 2020. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune criminal justice reporter Paighten Harkins about the historic settlement and what happens next.


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]]> 1213 Three Latinas Walk Into a Podcast https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, mi gente. Producer Ivana Martinez and Ali Vallarta talk with Axios Salt Lake City’s Kim Bojórquez about assimilation in language and owning your Latinidad. Also, what's it like to be a Latina in the media right now.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Three Latinas Walk Into a Podcast full City Cast Owning Latinidad in language. Happy Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, mi gente. Producer Ivana Martinez and Ali Vallarta talk with Axios Salt Lake City’s Kim Bojórquez about assimilation in language and owning your Latinidad. Also, what's it like to be a Latina in the media right now.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Happy Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, mi gente. Producer Ivana Martinez and Ali Vallarta talk with Axios Salt Lake City’s Kim Bojórquez about assimilation in language and owning your Latinidad. Also, what's it like to be a Latina in the media right now. 


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]]> 1224 The Best Meal After Midnight https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s 1 a.m. — last call at your favorite bar in Salt Lake. Midnight has come and gone, and you’re hungry. But our beloved city’s late-night eating options are pretty limited. Producer Emily Means talks with host Ali Vallarta, a diehard night owl, about the best places to satisfy your cravings after midnight. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Meal After Midnight full City Cast Where to feed your cravings after dark. It’s 1 a.m. — last call at your favorite bar in Salt Lake. Midnight has come and gone, and you’re hungry. But our beloved city’s late-night eating options are pretty limited. Producer Emily Means talks with host Ali Vallarta, a diehard night owl, about the best places to satisfy your cravings after midnight. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s 1 a.m. — last call at your favorite bar in Salt Lake. Midnight has come and gone, and you’re hungry. But our beloved city’s late-night eating options are pretty limited. Producer Emily Means talks with host Ali Vallarta, a diehard night owl, about the best places to satisfy your cravings after midnight.


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]]> 889 We’re All Just Winging It in Utah’s Housing Market https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s housing affordability woes are probably one of the definitive issues of our generation. Raise your hand if you’re a millennial who can buy a home right now? Didn’t think so. Deseret News reporter and assistant editor Katie McKellar has been keeping up with the ups and downs of Utah’s housing market. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Katie about the state of buying and renting right now. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 We’re All Just Winging It in Utah’s Housing Market full City Cast It's especially tough out there for renters. Utah’s housing affordability woes are probably one of the definitive issues of our generation. Raise your hand if you’re a millennial who can buy a home right now? Didn’t think so. Deseret News reporter and assistant editor Katie McKellar has been keeping up with the ups and downs of Utah’s housing market. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Katie about the state of buying and renting right now. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah’s housing affordability woes are probably one of the definitive issues of our generation. Raise your hand if you’re a millennial who can buy a home right now? Didn’t think so. Deseret News reporter and assistant editor Katie McKellar has been keeping up with the ups and downs of Utah’s housing market. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Katie about the state of buying and renting right now.


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]]> 981 Swipe Left On Your Dating App Burnout https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Cuffing season is upon us, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and people are over it. Today on the pod, Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at  citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Swipe Left On Your Dating App Burnout full City Cast How to combat online dating burnout. Cuffing season is upon us, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and people are over it. Today on the pod, Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at  citycast.fm/advertise. Cuffing season is upon us, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and people are over it. Today on the pod, Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.  



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]]> 1368 Are You Sold on the Olympic Dream? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Producer Ivana Martinez joins Ali to round up this week’s news. We talk about the lack of OB/GYNs in Utah, Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s big proposal to create more deeply affordable housing in SLC and the potential return of the Olympics in 2030. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Are You Sold on the Olympic Dream? full City Cast Plus, Utah needs more OB/GYNs. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Ali to round up this week’s news. We talk about the lack of OB/GYNs in Utah, Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s big proposal to create more deeply affordable housing in SLC and the potential return of the Olympics in 2030. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Ali to round up this week’s news. We talk about the lack of OB/GYNs in Utah, Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s big proposal to create more deeply affordable housing in SLC and the potential return of the Olympics in 2030.


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]]> 1406 From SLC Punk to 127 Hours, This Prop Master Has Seen It All https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 From SLC Punk to 127 Hours, This Prop Master Has Seen It All full City Cast Three words: River of blood. If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed.


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]]> 959 Here’s the Scoop: SLC’s Best Vegan Ice Cream https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Here’s the Scoop: SLC’s Best Vegan Ice Cream full City Cast We all scream for ice cream Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What do they get to scream for? Producer Emily Means talks with Jill Onofrietti of The Skoop Instagram account about the best vegan ice cream options in Salt Lake.


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]]> 862 How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ September is National Recovery Month. In Utah, 80% of adult drug overdoses are due to opioids. Today, a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Dr. Jennifer Plumb, medical director of Utah Naloxone. Dr. Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. Check out these resources to learn more about reversing overdoses. This episode first aired on April 12, 2022 Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose full City Cast It’s National Recovery Month. Here’s how to reverse an overdose. September is National Recovery Month. In Utah, 80% of adult drug overdoses are due to opioids. Today, a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Dr. Jennifer Plumb, medical director of Utah Naloxone. Dr. Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. Check out these resources to learn more about reversing overdoses. This episode first aired on April 12, 2022 Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. September is National Recovery Month. In Utah, 80% of adult drug overdoses are due to opioids. Today, a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Dr. Jennifer Plumb, medical director of Utah Naloxone. Dr. Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone.


Check out these resources to learn more about reversing overdoses.


This episode first aired on April 12, 2022


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]]> 1163 The SLC/Boise Fry Sauce Smackdown https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We heard a rumor that some people in Boise think they invented fry sauce. Scoff! Ali Vallarta joins our friends Frankie Barnhill and Evelyn Avitia from City Cast Boise to debate the past, present, and future of Salt Lake’s favorite condiment. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The SLC/Boise Fry Sauce Smackdown full City Cast Who gets to claim fry sauce? We heard a rumor that some people in Boise think they invented fry sauce. Scoff! Ali Vallarta joins our friends Frankie Barnhill and Evelyn Avitia from City Cast Boise to debate the past, present, and future of Salt Lake’s favorite condiment. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. We heard a rumor that some people in Boise think they invented fry sauce. Scoff! Ali Vallarta joins our friends Frankie Barnhill and Evelyn Avitia from City Cast Boise to debate the past, present, and future of Salt Lake’s favorite condiment.


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]]> 1128 Where Will Salt Lake’s Unsheltered Residents Sleep This Winter? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s winter homeless shelter plans, the Senate race between Mike Lee and Evan McMullin, protests at a BYU pride event, and whether the proposed Utah flag designs are any good. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram at @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Where Will Salt Lake’s Unsheltered Residents Sleep This Winter? full City Cast Emily Means and Ivana Martinez round up this week's news. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s winter homeless shelter plans, the Senate race between Mike Lee and Evan McMullin, protests at a BYU pride event, and whether the proposed Utah flag designs are any good. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram at @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s winter homeless shelter plans, the Senate race between Mike Lee and Evan McMullin, protests at a BYU pride event, and whether the proposed Utah flag designs are any good.


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]]> 1381 Meet the Tap Dancers From Shirley Temple Square https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ When dance instructor Kim Luke moved to Salt Lake, she realized tap dancing just wasn’t really a thing here. So to revive this dying art form, she started a tap class for adults that’s become hugely popular — especially among older adults. They call themselves “The Salt Water Tappies … all the way from Shirley Temple Square.” Emily Means visited (and took!) the class. She talked with Kim about her journey as a dance teacher and why this class resonates with so many people. We also talked with two dancers who have been with the group for years. Find out more about the Salt Water Tappies and how to register for a class here. And here's where you can find a cooling center in SLC. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Meet the Tap Dancers From Shirley Temple Square full City Cast They call themselves the Salt Water Tappies. When dance instructor Kim Luke moved to Salt Lake, she realized tap dancing just wasn’t really a thing here. So to revive this dying art form, she started a tap class for adults that’s become hugely popular — especially among older adults. They call themselves “The Salt Water Tappies … all the way from Shirley Temple Square.” Emily Means visited (and took!) the class. She talked with Kim about her journey as a dance teacher and why this class resonates with so many people. We also talked with two dancers who have been with the group for years. Find out more about the Salt Water Tappies and how to register for a class here. And here's where you can find a cooling center in SLC. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. When dance instructor Kim Luke moved to Salt Lake, she realized tap dancing just wasn’t really a thing here. So to revive this dying art form, she started a tap class for adults that’s become hugely popular — especially among older adults. They call themselves “The Salt Water Tappies … all the way from Shirley Temple Square.” Emily Means visited (and took!) the class. She talked with Kim about her journey as a dance teacher and why this class resonates with so many people. We also talked with two dancers who have been with the group for years.


Find out more about the Salt Water Tappies and how to register for a class here.


And here's where you can find a cooling center in SLC.


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]]> 871 The Best Pocket Parks in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We all love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Pioneer and Sugar House Parks all have a lot to offer. But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Pocket Parks in Salt Lake full City Cast Looking Beyond Liberty, Pioneer, and Sugar House We all love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Pioneer and Sugar House Parks all have a lot to offer. But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. We all love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Pioneer and Sugar House Parks all have a lot to offer.


But this show isn’t about them. Today, we’re highlighting those tiny pocket parks you might never know about if you don’t know where to look. They’re scattered throughout neighborhoods and cover about two acres or less. Emily Means talks with pocket park enthusiast Bryant Heath about his favorites. Plus, we hear from listeners on the ones they think are worth checking out.


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]]> 1052 Like Voting By Mail? Thank Sherrie Swensen https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you ever voted in Salt Lake County? If so, you can thank Sherrie Swensen for making your life easier. Swensen is the county clerk and has been at the helm of Salt Lake County’s elections for more than 30 years.  But this November general election will be her last, after she decided earlier this year not to run for re-election. Emily Means talks with Sherrie about her legacy and what on earth she’ll possibly do to keep busy once she’s retired. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Like Voting By Mail? Thank Sherrie Swensen full City Cast The Enduring Legacy of County Clerk Sherrie Swensen Have you ever voted in Salt Lake County? If so, you can thank Sherrie Swensen for making your life easier. Swensen is the county clerk and has been at the helm of Salt Lake County’s elections for more than 30 years.  But this November general election will be her last, after she decided earlier this year not to run for re-election. Emily Means talks with Sherrie about her legacy and what on earth she’ll possibly do to keep busy once she’s retired. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Have you ever voted in Salt Lake County? If so, you can thank Sherrie Swensen for making your life easier. Swensen is the county clerk and has been at the helm of Salt Lake County’s elections for more than 30 years. 


But this November general election will be her last, after she decided earlier this year not to run for re-election. Emily Means talks with Sherrie about her legacy and what on earth she’ll possibly do to keep busy once she’s retired.


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]]> 1052 Row, Row, Row Your Boat Out of GSL https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about the Great Salt Lake Rowing crew stopping their season because the lake’s too low, the proposed gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon, plus newsletter editor Terina Ria’s suggestions for things to do this weekend. Call or text the City Cast hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram at @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Row, Row, Row Your Boat Out of GSL full City Cast Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily to round up this week’s news. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about the Great Salt Lake Rowing crew stopping their season because the lake’s too low, the proposed gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon, plus newsletter editor Terina Ria’s suggestions for things to do this weekend. Call or text the City Cast hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram at @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about the Great Salt Lake Rowing crew stopping their season because the lake’s too low, the proposed gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon, plus newsletter editor Terina Ria’s suggestions for things to do this weekend.


Call or text the City Cast hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. 


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]]> 1206 Utah’s Racist Sports Fans https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah sports fans have a reputation — and it’s nothing to be proud of. Recently, a BYU fan reportedly heckled a Black player with racist slurs at a BYU-Duke volleyball game. Officials are still investigating the incident, but it still has us talking about bad behavior at all levels of sport in the state, from youth lacrosse to courtside at the Utah Jazz and beyond. Today on the show, producer Emily Means talks with Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Alex Vejar about what it would take for Utah fans to change for the better. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Racist Sports Fans full City Cast Utah sports fans have a history of bad behavior. Utah sports fans have a reputation — and it’s nothing to be proud of. Recently, a BYU fan reportedly heckled a Black player with racist slurs at a BYU-Duke volleyball game. Officials are still investigating the incident, but it still has us talking about bad behavior at all levels of sport in the state, from youth lacrosse to courtside at the Utah Jazz and beyond. Today on the show, producer Emily Means talks with Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Alex Vejar about what it would take for Utah fans to change for the better. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah sports fans have a reputation — and it’s nothing to be proud of. Recently, a BYU fan reportedly heckled a Black player with racist slurs at a BYU-Duke volleyball game. Officials are still investigating the incident, but it still has us talking about bad behavior at all levels of sport in the state, from youth lacrosse to courtside at the Utah Jazz and beyond.


Today on the show, producer Emily Means talks with Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Alex Vejar about what it would take for Utah fans to change for the better.


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]]> 1039 The Best Thrifting in SLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years. More and more people are heading to the Goodwill bins or to the local DI to find hidden treasures. So what are the best spots to find secondhand goodies? Fill-in host Emily Means talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the best places to pop some tags if you’ve only got $20 in your pocket.  Find cool zones in Salt Lake County here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Thrifting in SLC full City Cast *Cue Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop”* Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years. More and more people are heading to the Goodwill bins or to the local DI to find hidden treasures. So what are the best spots to find secondhand goodies? Fill-in host Emily Means talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the best places to pop some tags if you’ve only got $20 in your pocket.  Find cool zones in Salt Lake County here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years. More and more people are heading to the Goodwill bins or to the local DI to find hidden treasures. So what are the best spots to find secondhand goodies? Fill-in host Emily Means talks with producer Ivana Martinez about the best places to pop some tags if you’ve only got $20 in your pocket. 


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]]> 1039 Was Your College Loan Worth It? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Last week, President Joe Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness plan, canceling up to $20,000 of student debt per borrower. Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted that it’s just a way to “bribe the voters” and is unfair to those who paid their own way. Others don’t think the plan goes far enough to help those struggling under the weight of their loans.  Still, more than 100,000 Utahns may be eligible for this relief, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. One of them is Rachel Adams, a first-generation college student who graduated in 2017. Producer Emily Means talks with Rachel about her experience figuring out how to pay for college, her take on this new program, and if, all things considered, taking out a loan was worth it. Learn more about the student loan forgiveness plan here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Was Your College Loan Worth It? full City Cast One Utahn's experience navigating student debt. Last week, President Joe Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness plan, canceling up to $20,000 of student debt per borrower. Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted that it’s just a way to “bribe the voters” and is unfair to those who paid their own way. Others don’t think the plan goes far enough to help those struggling under the weight of their loans.  Still, more than 100,000 Utahns may be eligible for this relief, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. One of them is Rachel Adams, a first-generation college student who graduated in 2017. Producer Emily Means talks with Rachel about her experience figuring out how to pay for college, her take on this new program, and if, all things considered, taking out a loan was worth it. Learn more about the student loan forgiveness plan here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Last week, President Joe Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness plan, canceling up to $20,000 of student debt per borrower. Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted that it’s just a way to “bribe the voters” and is unfair to those who paid their own way. Others don’t think the plan goes far enough to help those struggling under the weight of their loans. 


Still, more than 100,000 Utahns may be eligible for this relief, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. One of them is Rachel Adams, a first-generation college student who graduated in 2017. Producer Emily Means talks with Rachel about her experience figuring out how to pay for college, her take on this new program, and if, all things considered, taking out a loan was worth it.


Learn more about the student loan forgiveness plan here.


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]]> 837 What’s the Dill With Utah Accents? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, lots of Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theatre professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What’s the Dill With Utah Accents? full City Cast From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, lots of Utahns have a special way of speaking. From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, lots of Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theatre professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, lots of Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theatre professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it.


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]]> 1123 Will This Construction Ever End? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, thrifting! Vacations! And apply to host City Cast Boise here. Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite thrifting spots or thrift finds at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Will This Construction Ever End? full City Cast Plus, the SLC Park Rangers are out and about. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, thrifting! Vacations! And apply to host City Cast Boise here. Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite thrifting spots or thrift finds at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, thrifting! Vacations! And apply to host City Cast Boise here.


Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite thrifting spots or thrift finds at (801) 203-0137. 


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]]> 1307 Are Salt Lake Skaters Into the Vert Alert? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert is back in SLC. His goal: He wants vert skateboarding to debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But do Salt Lakers even want that? Ali hits up a couple of skate parks to find out. Later, she chats with a non-binary skater named Q about whether skate culture is meeting its promises in the first place. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Are Salt Lake Skaters Into the Vert Alert? full City Cast And is skateboarding still for outsiders? Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert is back in SLC. His goal: He wants vert skateboarding to debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But do Salt Lakers even want that? Ali hits up a couple of skate parks to find out. Later, she chats with a non-binary skater named Q about whether skate culture is meeting its promises in the first place. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert is back in SLC. His goal: He wants vert skateboarding to debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But do Salt Lakers even want that? Ali hits up a couple of skate parks to find out. Later, she chats with a non-binary skater named Q about whether skate culture is meeting its promises in the first place.


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]]> 1036 yes Did We Just Become Boba Best-teas? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Boba Tea — the delicious, surprisingly filling, Taiwanese tea with tapioca ‘bubbles’ — is a popular treat in Salt Lake. But where is the best boba? Ali and Maya Fraser, the @bohoeofficial, travel to Maya’s top spot for some afternoon sippin’. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Did We Just Become Boba Best-teas? full City Cast A mega fan weighs in on bubble tea. Boba Tea — the delicious, surprisingly filling, Taiwanese tea with tapioca ‘bubbles’ — is a popular treat in Salt Lake. But where is the best boba? Ali and Maya Fraser, the @bohoeofficial, travel to Maya’s top spot for some afternoon sippin’. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Boba Tea — the delicious, surprisingly filling, Taiwanese tea with tapioca ‘bubbles’ — is a popular treat in Salt Lake. But where is the best boba? Ali and Maya Fraser, the @bohoeofficial, travel to Maya’s top spot for some afternoon sippin’.


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]]> 803 Back to School Without a Superintendent https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ School is about start in SLC — without a superintendent (or associate superintendent) to lead the district. Ali talks with KUTV reporter Chris Jones about the recent instability at the Salt Lake City School District. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Back to School Without a Superintendent full City Cast What in the world is going on at the Salt Lake City School District? School is about start in SLC — without a superintendent (or associate superintendent) to lead the district. Ali talks with KUTV reporter Chris Jones about the recent instability at the Salt Lake City School District. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. School is about start in SLC — without a superintendent (or associate superintendent) to lead the district. Ali talks with KUTV reporter Chris Jones about the recent instability at the Salt Lake City School District.


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]]> 1082 Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It's peach season, baby! But Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our fruit over how much precious water was used to grow it. On today's show, Host Ali Vallarta and Lead Producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market. Find details on the Farm Bureau’s market here.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach full City Cast How one Utah farmer cut his water use. It's peach season, baby! But Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our fruit over how much precious water was used to grow it. On today's show, Host Ali Vallarta and Lead Producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market. Find details on the Farm Bureau’s market here.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It's peach season, baby! But Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our fruit over how much precious water was used to grow it. On today's show, Host Ali Vallarta and Lead Producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market. Find details on the Farm Bureau’s market here. 


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]]> 845 Who’s Gonna Pay For This Park? https://saltlake.citycast.fm Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, we make a big announcement! Schedule giving blood at ARUP here. The movie tix are for Friday and Saturday donations. Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite boba spots or qualities at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Who’s Gonna Pay For This Park? full City Cast Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, we make a big announcement! Schedule giving blood at ARUP here. The movie tix are for Friday and Saturday donations. Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite boba spots or qualities at (801) 203-0137.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, we make a big announcement! Schedule giving blood at ARUP here. The movie tix are for Friday and Saturday donations.


Call or text the City Cast hotline about your favorite boba spots or qualities at (801) 203-0137. 


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]]> 1536 no Pens, Notebooks, Votes! SLC Teachers Need It All https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s almost time to head back to school, and teachers in our community need more than just pencils and notebooks before that first bell rings. Ali talks with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about what educators and students really need to succeed this year. Support John’s classroom or another community classroom on DonorsChoose or Clear the List, where there are 198 teacher wish lists from Utah.  The Utah Legislature is in interim session! If you’d like to send an email to members of the Education Committee, here is the link. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Pens, Notebooks, Votes! SLC Teachers Need It All full City Cast Here's how to support local educators this back-to-school season. It’s almost time to head back to school, and teachers in our community need more than just pencils and notebooks before that first bell rings. Ali talks with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about what educators and students really need to succeed this year. Support John’s classroom or another community classroom on DonorsChoose or Clear the List, where there are 198 teacher wish lists from Utah.  The Utah Legislature is in interim session! If you’d like to send an email to members of the Education Committee, here is the link. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s almost time to head back to school, and teachers in our community need more than just pencils and notebooks before that first bell rings. Ali talks with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about what educators and students really need to succeed this year.


Support John’s classroom or another community classroom on DonorsChoose or Clear the List, where there are 198 teacher wish lists from Utah. 


The Utah Legislature is in interim session! If you’d like to send an email to members of the Education Committee, here is the link.


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]]> 919 Get In Losers, We’re Going Hiking https://saltlake.citycast.fm As Utahns, sometimes we just get the urge to walk up a frickin’ mountain. Luckily, there are lots of big hills in and around SLC, and that means there’s probably a local hike to suit almost anyone’s fancy. Ali talks with Olivia Juarez, public lands program director with GreenLatinos and outdoor rec enthusiast, about what makes a great hike. See the proposed recreational fee changes here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Get In Losers, We’re Going Hiking full City Cast City Cast approved, the best Utah hikes As Utahns, sometimes we just get the urge to walk up a frickin’ mountain. Luckily, there are lots of big hills in and around SLC, and that means there’s probably a local hike to suit almost anyone’s fancy. Ali talks with Olivia Juarez, public lands program director with GreenLatinos and outdoor rec enthusiast, about what makes a great hike. See the proposed recreational fee changes here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. As Utahns, sometimes we just get the urge to walk up a frickin’ mountain. Luckily, there are lots of big hills in and around SLC, and that means there’s probably a local hike to suit almost anyone’s fancy. Ali talks with Olivia Juarez, public lands program director with GreenLatinos and outdoor rec enthusiast, about what makes a great hike.


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]]> 1055 no Wait, What’s In My Lease? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Do you know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between Ali and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements. (Original air date: 03/24/2022) Take Salt Lake’s Housing SLC survey at this link! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Wait, What’s In My Lease? full City Cast Marcus Degen with People’s Legal Aid breaks down what's in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements. Do you know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between Ali and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements. (Original air date: 03/24/2022) Take Salt Lake’s Housing SLC survey at this link! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Do you know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between Ali and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements. (Original air date: 03/24/2022)


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]]> 1457 It’s Leo Szn at the City Library https://saltlake.citycast.fm If you don’t normally try to figure out your favorite book characters’ astrological signs, we forgive you. But that changes today. Librarian Assistant Matt Jaggi has been making completely delightful astrological book recommendations on the Salt Lake City Public Library’s Instagram. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 It’s Leo Szn at the City Library full City Cast Are You a Leo? Your Fave Book Villain Might Be, Too If you don’t normally try to figure out your favorite book characters’ astrological signs, we forgive you. But that changes today. Librarian Assistant Matt Jaggi has been making completely delightful astrological book recommendations on the Salt Lake City Public Library’s Instagram. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you don’t normally try to figure out your favorite book characters’ astrological signs, we forgive you. But that changes today. Librarian Assistant Matt Jaggi has been making completely delightful astrological book recommendations on the Salt Lake City Public Library’s Instagram.


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]]> 844 no Why Would Anyone Want to be Mayor? https://saltlake.citycast.fm Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Would Anyone Want to be Mayor? full City Cast Floating Fetuses, Cheap(er) Solar, and Celebrity Church Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news.


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]]> 1332 no Is Craft Lake City Punk? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Craft Lake City is not just for knitters! Founder Angela H. Brown shares how Salt Lake’s formative makers market brings together punk DIY-ers and suburban crafters alike. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Is Craft Lake City Punk? full City Cast Craft Lake City founder Angela H. Brown talks about her love of SLC ahead of the 14th Annual DIY Festival. Craft Lake City is not just for knitters! Founder Angela H. Brown shares how Salt Lake’s formative makers market brings together punk DIY-ers and suburban crafters alike. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Craft Lake City is not just for knitters! Founder Angela H. Brown shares how Salt Lake’s formative makers market brings together punk DIY-ers and suburban crafters alike.


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]]> 761 The Best Breakfast Burrito, According to Locals Have you ever woken up one morning (or afternoon), and thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use a breakfast burrito”? It’s an essential part of the human experience. On today’s show, Ali talks with breakfast burrito enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani about her quest to find The Best (TM) breakfast burrito in Salt Lake — and her pick for number one. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Breakfast Burrito, According to Locals full City Cast Have We Found The Best Breakfast Burrito? Have you ever woken up one morning (or afternoon), and thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use a breakfast burrito”? It’s an essential part of the human experience. On today’s show, Ali talks with breakfast burrito enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani about her quest to find The Best (TM) breakfast burrito in Salt Lake — and her pick for number one. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Have you ever woken up one morning (or afternoon), and thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use a breakfast burrito”? It’s an essential part of the human experience. On today’s show, Ali talks with breakfast burrito enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani about her quest to find The Best (TM) breakfast burrito in Salt Lake — and her pick for number one.


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]]> 1119 no Why Would the Jazz Trade Donovan Mitchell? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen explains why the Jazz would want to trade 25-year-old rockstar player Donovan Mitchell, and how we might have more fun letting go of title talk. Plus, Ali is excited the Jazz are playing their first pre-season game in Canada. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Would the Jazz Trade Donovan Mitchell? full City Cast Maybe we'd all have a little more fun if we let go of the title talk. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen explains why the Jazz would want to trade 25-year-old rockstar player Donovan Mitchell, and how we might have more fun letting go of title talk. Plus, Ali is excited the Jazz are playing their first pre-season game in Canada. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen explains why the Jazz would want to trade 25-year-old rockstar player Donovan Mitchell, and how we might have more fun letting go of title talk. Plus, Ali is excited the Jazz are playing their first pre-season game in Canada.


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]]> 1011 no BYU Virginity Club: Satire or Serious? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Is it tough to be a virgin in today’s society? That’s what members of the Brigham Young Virginity Club seem to think. It’s an Instagram page that claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with BYU.” What’s not clear is whether the page is serious or satire. Ali and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, break down who the page is for, if it’s a productive way of discussing purity culture, and whether everyone is in on the joke. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 BYU Virginity Club: Satire or Serious? full City Cast Two former BYU students discuss who the BYU Virginity Club Instagram page is for — and whether everyone is in on the joke. Is it tough to be a virgin in today’s society? That’s what members of the Brigham Young Virginity Club seem to think. It’s an Instagram page that claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with BYU.” What’s not clear is whether the page is serious or satire. Ali and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, break down who the page is for, if it’s a productive way of discussing purity culture, and whether everyone is in on the joke. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Is it tough to be a virgin in today’s society? That’s what members of the Brigham Young Virginity Club seem to think. It’s an Instagram page that claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on college campuses.” And they’re very clear that they have “no affiliation with BYU.”


What’s not clear is whether the page is serious or satire. Ali and two former BYU students, Cassie Bingham and Shelby Hintze, break down who the page is for, if it’s a productive way of discussing purity culture, and whether everyone is in on the joke.


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]]> 1274 Big Bucks for GSL, Shorter Strolls at the Airport, and Introducing: THE BEST https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news.  Wanna catch a ball game this weekend? Find Bees tickets here. Call or text the City Cast hotline at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Big Bucks for GSL, Shorter Strolls at the Airport, and Introducing: THE BEST full City Cast Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news.  Wanna catch a ball game this weekend? Find Bees tickets here. Call or text the City Cast hotline at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. 


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]]> 1392 Will House Plants Save You From Bad Air In SLC? Is bad air quality in the valley sneaking into our homes? We ask Dr. Kerry Kelly, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah. A few of Dr. Kelly’s recommendations: How to make a DIY box air filter; PurpleAir Quality Sensors (a Salt Lake company!); and Tellus Air Quality Sensors from the U. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Will House Plants Save You From Bad Air In SLC? full City Cast Is bad air quality in the valley sneaking into our homes? We ask Dr. Kerry Kelly, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah. A few of Dr. Kelly’s recommendations: How to make a DIY box air filter; PurpleAir Quality Sensors (a Salt Lake company!); and Tellus Air Quality Sensors from the U. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Is bad air quality in the valley sneaking into our homes? We ask Dr. Kerry Kelly, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah.


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]]> 1034 no Monkeypox Pt. 2: SLCo Health Department Answers Our Questions https://saltlake.citycast.fm Salt Lake County Health Department Spokesperson Nicholas Rupp answers some of our most pressing questions about monkeypox. Get up-to-date information on monkeypox in Salt Lake and vaccine appointment availability atslco.org/health. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Monkeypox Pt. 2: SLCo Health Department Answers Our Questions full City Cast On vaccines, contagion, symptoms, and more, Nicholas Rupp from Salt Lake County Health Department shares the facts. Salt Lake County Health Department Spokesperson Nicholas Rupp answers some of our most pressing questions about monkeypox. Get up-to-date information on monkeypox in Salt Lake and vaccine appointment availability atslco.org/health. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Salt Lake County Health Department Spokesperson Nicholas Rupp answers some of our most pressing questions about monkeypox. Get up-to-date information on monkeypox in Salt Lake and vaccine appointment availability atslco.org/health.

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]]> 999 no Monkeypox Pt. 1: A Personal Story https://saltlake.citycast.fm Ali talks to Addison Jenkins, a Salt Laker who is dealing with monkeypox and has some experiences to share with all of us. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Monkeypox Pt. 1: A Personal Story full City Cast Salt Laker Addison Jenkins shares his personal story with monkeypox.. Ali talks to Addison Jenkins, a Salt Laker who is dealing with monkeypox and has some experiences to share with all of us. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ali talks to Addison Jenkins, a Salt Laker who is dealing with monkeypox and has some experiences to share with all of us. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.


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]]> 923 no Why Is Gas So Expensive In Utah? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’ve been camping in neighboring states this summer, you might have noticed that gas prices are higher in Utah! Nazneen Ahmad, an economics professor at Weber State University, explains how we got here and if relief is in sight. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Is Gas So Expensive In Utah? full City Cast Utah ga$ prices are brutal right now. If you’ve been camping in neighboring states this summer, you might have noticed that gas prices are higher in Utah! Nazneen Ahmad, an economics professor at Weber State University, explains how we got here and if relief is in sight. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you’ve been camping in neighboring states this summer, you might have noticed that gas prices are higher in Utah! Nazneen Ahmad, an economics professor at Weber State University, explains how we got here and if relief is in sight.


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]]> 994 no Slowing Down, Judge Pohlman, and Mini Bottles https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on disco night here: https://www.nightfreq.com/event-details/sdc-ladies-choice Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Slowing Down, Judge Pohlman, and Mini Bottles full City Cast Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on disco night here: https://www.nightfreq.com/event-details/sdc-ladies-choice Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news.

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]]> 1135 Is Dog Pee Worse Than Deer Pee in the Watershed? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What makes dogs so different from every other creature that pees in the canyons, and why are the rules so strict? Ali connects with Teresa Gray, Salt Lake City’s Water Quality and Treatment Administrator, to get answers. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Is Dog Pee Worse Than Deer Pee in the Watershed? full City Cast No Dogs in upper BCC and LCC, but why? What makes dogs so different from every other creature that pees in the canyons, and why are the rules so strict? Ali connects with Teresa Gray, Salt Lake City’s Water Quality and Treatment Administrator, to get answers. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. What makes dogs so different from every other creature that pees in the canyons, and why are the rules so strict? Ali connects with Teresa Gray, Salt Lake City’s Water Quality and Treatment Administrator, to get answers.


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]]> 945 Was Zhifan Dong’s Death Preventable? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Reporting from Courtney Tanner at the Salt Lake Tribune shows how the University of Utah mishandled the case of student Zhifan Dong, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in February. Documents show the tragic similarities between her case and that of Lauren McCluskey, who was murdered on campus in 2018. Read Zhifan Dong’s obituary, written by Courtney Tanner, here. Utah’s domestic violence hotline (not the police) is 1-800-897-5465. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:06:00 -0000 Was Zhifan Dong’s Death Preventable? full City Cast The similarities between this murder and another on campus three years ago, and two-time missteps by the University of Utah. Reporting from Courtney Tanner at the Salt Lake Tribune shows how the University of Utah mishandled the case of student Zhifan Dong, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in February. Documents show the tragic similarities between her case and that of Lauren McCluskey, who was murdered on campus in 2018. Read Zhifan Dong’s obituary, written by Courtney Tanner, here. Utah’s domestic violence hotline (not the police) is 1-800-897-5465. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Reporting from Courtney Tanner at the Salt Lake Tribune shows how the University of Utah mishandled the case of student Zhifan Dong, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in February. Documents show the tragic similarities between her case and that of Lauren McCluskey, who was murdered on campus in 2018. Read Zhifan Dong’s obituary, written by Courtney Tanner, here. Utah’s domestic violence hotline (not the police) is 1-800-897-5465.

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]]> 991 no A Brief History of Air Quality in Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The history of air quality in Salt Lake, as told by Logan Mitchell, an atmospheric scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy. Later, Ali mentions this windyyyy reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Brief History of Air Quality in Salt Lake full City Cast When did Utah start monitoring air quality? The history of air quality in Salt Lake, as told by Logan Mitchell, an atmospheric scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy. Later, Ali mentions this windyyyy reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The history of air quality in Salt Lake, as told by Logan Mitchell, an atmospheric scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy. Later, Ali mentions this windyyyy reporting.


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]]> 1094 no Unsheltered Salt Lakers Try to Beat the Heat https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s been a record hot summer in this valley, so what does that mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead Producer Emily Means chatted with Ron, who is trying to beat the heat (and preferred not to share his last name). And Ali connects with Wendy Garvin, Executive Director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can all pitch in. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Unsheltered Salt Lakers Try to Beat the Heat full City Cast Is Word Out About Cooling Centers? It’s been a record hot summer in this valley, so what does that mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead Producer Emily Means chatted with Ron, who is trying to beat the heat (and preferred not to share his last name). And Ali connects with Wendy Garvin, Executive Director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can all pitch in. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. It’s been a record hot summer in this valley, so what does that mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead Producer Emily Means chatted with Ron, who is trying to beat the heat (and preferred not to share his last name). And Ali connects with Wendy Garvin, Executive Director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can all pitch in.


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]]> 1048 no The Unsafe U, Gentrification, and Cutthroat Trout https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on the Best Friends Adoption event here. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Unsafe U, Gentrification, and Cutthroat Trout full City Cast City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on the Best Friends Adoption event here. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on the Best Friends Adoption event here.


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]]> 1266 no Anti-Pioneer Day in Salt Lake City https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This weekend might mark your first Pioneer Day in Utah, or your 30th. It’s a holiday that commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.  Ali talks with Denae Shanidiin, a Diné and Korean artist, and the director of MMI Who is Missing, an organization devoted to cognizance of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in Utah.  Denae is co-hosting an event this weekend that asks us not to celebrate Pioneer Day. What does anti-Pioneer Day look like? Support for Salt Lake’s urban Indigenous community, the redistribution of wealth, and healing. Interested in joining the Utah Arts Festival board? Here's the application Ali mentioned. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Anti-Pioneer Day in Salt Lake City full City Cast Pioneer Day is Utah’s Columbus Day This weekend might mark your first Pioneer Day in Utah, or your 30th. It’s a holiday that commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.  Ali talks with Denae Shanidiin, a Diné and Korean artist, and the director of MMI Who is Missing, an organization devoted to cognizance of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in Utah.  Denae is co-hosting an event this weekend that asks us not to celebrate Pioneer Day. What does anti-Pioneer Day look like? Support for Salt Lake’s urban Indigenous community, the redistribution of wealth, and healing. Interested in joining the Utah Arts Festival board? Here's the application Ali mentioned. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. This weekend might mark your first Pioneer Day in Utah, or your 30th. It’s a holiday that commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. 

Ali talks with Denae Shanidiin, a Diné and Korean artist, and the director of MMI Who is Missing, an organization devoted to cognizance of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in Utah. 

Denae is co-hosting an event this weekend that asks us not to celebrate Pioneer Day. What does anti-Pioneer Day look like? Support for Salt Lake’s urban Indigenous community, the redistribution of wealth, and healing.


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]]> 1083 no Mapping Salt Lake’s Many Stories https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah writer Paisley Rekdal joins the program, after recently wrapping a long stint as Utah Poet Laureate, to talk about her Mapping Salt Lake project, a true community effort that relies on you Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Mapping Salt Lake’s Many Stories full City Cast Paisley Rekdal recently concluded a long stint as Utah Poet Laureate. She'll talk about Mapping Salt Lake, a project that needs you. Utah writer Paisley Rekdal joins the program, after recently wrapping a long stint as Utah Poet Laureate, to talk about her Mapping Salt Lake project, a true community effort that relies on you Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah writer Paisley Rekdal joins the program, after recently wrapping a long stint as Utah Poet Laureate, to talk about her Mapping Salt Lake project, a true community effort that relies on you


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]]> 1138 no Utah Has Its Own Stanley Cup https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40oz cup, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News (and a friend of the show) is here to explain the phenomenon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah Has Its Own Stanley Cup full City Cast The Adventure Quencher is Coming For Your Yeti What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40oz cup, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News (and a friend of the show) is here to explain the phenomenon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40oz cup, of course. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, because Meg Walter, features editor at the Deseret News (and a friend of the show) is here to explain the phenomenon.


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]]> 1070 no Clever Octopus Staff Filed for a Union Vote https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ No store is too small to unionize! Clever Octopus store associate Samantha White and her former colleague Logan Rusho join Ali to share their experience. In the show, Ali cites this data on Americans’ support for labor unions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Clever Octopus Staff Filed for a Union Vote full City Cast No store is too small to unionize! No store is too small to unionize! Clever Octopus store associate Samantha White and her former colleague Logan Rusho join Ali to share their experience. In the show, Ali cites this data on Americans’ support for labor unions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. No store is too small to unionize! Clever Octopus store associate Samantha White and her former colleague Logan Rusho join Ali to share their experience. In the show, Ali cites this data on Americans’ support for labor unions.


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]]> 904 no An Injunction, the School Board, and Free Transit https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Later, Newsletter Editor Terina Ria joins to say hi and share weekend events! Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 An Injunction, the School Board, and Free Transit full City Cast City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Later, Newsletter Editor Terina Ria joins to say hi and share weekend events! City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Later, Newsletter Editor Terina Ria joins to say hi and share weekend events! Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Later, Newsletter Editor Terina Ria joins to say hi and share weekend events!


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]]> 1537 no How Do We Maintain Hard-Fought Rights in a Post Roe World? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the end of Roe v, Wade meant a number of other landmark cases should be revisited as well. Among them: Obergefell v. Hodges, which determined the right to same-sex marriage. Ali had a chance to talk about how we maintain hard-fought rights with Senator Derek Kitchen and Jim Obergefell, both of whom were plaintiffs in cases that enshrined the right to marry. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Do We Maintain Hard Fought Rights in a Post Roe World? full City Cast The end of Roe means a number of other landmark cases could be revisited. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the end of Roe v, Wade meant a number of other landmark cases should be revisited as well. Among them: Obergefell v. Hodges, which determined the right to same-sex marriage. Ali had a chance to talk about how we maintain hard-fought rights with Senator Derek Kitchen and Jim Obergefell, both of whom were plaintiffs in cases that enshrined the right to marry. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the end of Roe v, Wade meant a number of other landmark cases should be revisited as well. Among them: Obergefell v. Hodges, which determined the right to same-sex marriage. Ali had a chance to talk about how we maintain hard-fought rights with Senator Derek Kitchen and Jim Obergefell, both of whom were plaintiffs in cases that enshrined the right to marry.


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]]> 1008 no A Hidden Gem at the SLC Public Library https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Did you know the Salt Lake City Public Library has a very early edition of “Birds of America” by John James Audubon? It’s a marvel hidden in plain sight on the 4th floor. Apply for a Jordan River Mini-Grant here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Hidden Gem at the SLC Public Library full City Cast The Salt Lake City Public Library has a very early edition of “Birds of America” by John James Audubon, a marvel hidden in plain sight on the 4th floor. Did you know the Salt Lake City Public Library has a very early edition of “Birds of America” by John James Audubon? It’s a marvel hidden in plain sight on the 4th floor. Apply for a Jordan River Mini-Grant here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Did you know the Salt Lake City Public Library has a very early edition of “Birds of America” by John James Audubon? It’s a marvel hidden in plain sight on the 4th floor. Apply for a Jordan River Mini-Grant here.


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]]> 1223 no Should We Get Vaccinated for Monkeypox? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake Health Department is administering Monkeypox vaccines within the community. What do we need to know about this virus and how should we be proceeding? Dr. Angela Dunn, the director of the Salt Lake County Health Department explains. Later, Ali wants you to know that as of Monday’s judicial ruling, you can still get a legal and safe abortion in Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Should We Get Vaccinated for Monkeypox? full City Cast What do we need to know about Monkeypox? The Salt Lake Health Department is administering Monkeypox vaccines within the community. What do we need to know about this virus and how should we be proceeding? Dr. Angela Dunn, the director of the Salt Lake County Health Department explains. Later, Ali wants you to know that as of Monday’s judicial ruling, you can still get a legal and safe abortion in Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The Salt Lake Health Department is administering Monkeypox vaccines within the community. What do we need to know about this virus and how should we be proceeding? Dr. Angela Dunn, the director of the Salt Lake County Health Department explains. Later, Ali wants you to know that as of Monday’s judicial ruling, you can still get a legal and safe abortion in Utah.


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]]> 892 no The Summer of Pedal Assist https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The new Rad Power Bikes store in Salt Lake anticipated selling 4 e-bikes on Opening Day. Instead, they sold 54. Are Salt Lake streets ready for all these e-bikes? Building Salt Lake Editor and Sweet Streets co-founder, Taylor Anderson, joins Ali to explore. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Summer of Pedal Assist full City Cast Is Salt Lake Ready for E-Bikes? The new Rad Power Bikes store in Salt Lake anticipated selling 4 e-bikes on Opening Day. Instead, they sold 54. Are Salt Lake streets ready for all these e-bikes? Building Salt Lake Editor and Sweet Streets co-founder, Taylor Anderson, joins Ali to explore. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The new Rad Power Bikes store in Salt Lake anticipated selling 4 e-bikes on Opening Day. Instead, they sold 54. Are Salt Lake streets ready for all these e-bikes? Building Salt Lake Editor and Sweet Streets co-founder, Taylor Anderson, joins Ali to explore.


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]]> 922 no Cottonwood Heights, the Great Salt Lake, and the Parley’s Pit https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Cottonwood Heights, the Great Salt Lake, and the Parley’s Pit full City Cast City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news.

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]]> 1438 no Jordan River Beavers are Misunderstood https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. The Aviary launched a community study to determine how beavers impact bird habitats. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Jordan River Beavers are Misunderstood full City Cast Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. The Aviary launched a community study to determine how beavers impact bird habitats. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. The Aviary launched a community study to determine how beavers impact bird habitats.

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]]> 1072 no Saving Water with City Cast Las Vegas https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ John Oliver told us that Las Vegas is crushing it at water conservation. How are they doing it? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins Ali to share ideas.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Saving Water with City Cast Las Vegas full City Cast How is Vegas crushing water conservation? John Oliver told us that Las Vegas is crushing it at water conservation. How are they doing it? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins Ali to share ideas.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. John Oliver told us that Las Vegas is crushing it at water conservation. How are they doing it? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins Ali to share ideas. 


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]]> 786 no How is SLC Hookup Culture Changing, Post-Roe? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ How is the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Utah’s pending abortion ban impacting Salt Lake nightlife, if at all? Is it going to change hookup culture? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How is SLC Hookup Culture Changing, Post-Roe? full City Cast Is the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Utah’s pending abortion ban impacting Salt Lake nightlife? How is the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Utah’s pending abortion ban impacting Salt Lake nightlife, if at all? Is it going to change hookup culture? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. How is the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Utah’s pending abortion ban impacting Salt Lake nightlife, if at all? Is it going to change hookup culture?


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]]> 1099 yes Emissions, Airbnbs, and the Utah Supreme Court https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A two parter: Ali chats with HEAL Utah’s Executive Director Lexi Tuddenham about how the new EPA ruling will impact Utahns. Later, disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:06:00 -0000 Emissions, Airbnbs, and the Utah Supreme Court full City Cast In Two Parts: A federal ruling on air quality, and a weekly news roundup on items you may have missed A two parter: Ali chats with HEAL Utah’s Executive Director Lexi Tuddenham about how the new EPA ruling will impact Utahns. Later, disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. A two parter: Ali chats with HEAL Utah’s Executive Director Lexi Tuddenham about how the new EPA ruling will impact Utahns. Later, disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the news you might have missed this week.

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]]> 1824 no A Birthworker on Pregnancy and Abortion Care https://saltlalke.citycast.fm/ Today, our guest Ashley Finley talks about the abortion that saved her life. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Birthworker on Pregnancy and Abortion Care full City Cast One woman's story of her abortion, unexpected and eye-opening, and how it saved her life Today, our guest Ashley Finley talks about the abortion that saved her life. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Today, our guest Ashley Finley talks about the abortion that saved her life.


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]]> 1605 no Does Salt Lake Have Fashion? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ How do you shop local for clothes? Seems hard. The founder of Salt Lake Fashion Collective, Kalei Hinano, joins Ali to share ideas for shopping local for clothes in SLC — and answers the question, how do you spot a Salt Laker? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Does Salt Lake Have Fashion? full City Cast How do you shop local for clothes? How do you shop local for clothes? Seems hard. The founder of Salt Lake Fashion Collective, Kalei Hinano, joins Ali to share ideas for shopping local for clothes in SLC — and answers the question, how do you spot a Salt Laker? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. How do you shop local for clothes? Seems hard.


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]]> 1075 no A Temporary Order Resumes Abortion Care in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s abortion laws are in flux right now. Former County Councilmember and Community Health Director Shireen Ghorbani is here to help make sense of it all. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Temporary Order Resumes Abortion Care in Utah full City Cast Let's make sense of Utah's abortion laws, because they're in flux right now. Utah’s abortion laws are in flux right now. Former County Councilmember and Community Health Director Shireen Ghorbani is here to help make sense of it all. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah’s abortion laws are in flux right now. Former County Councilmember and Community Health Director Shireen Ghorbani is here to help make sense of it all.


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]]> 2061 no An Abortion Provider on ‘Relief and Respect’ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Today, we revisit an important City Cast Salt Lake conversation. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 An Abortion Provider on ‘Relief and Respect’ full City Cast Today, we revisit an important City Cast Salt Lake conversation. Today, we revisit an important City Cast Salt Lake conversation. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Today, we revisit an important City Cast Salt Lake conversation. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban.


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]]> 1068 no Jazz Rebrand, Ryan Smith’s Utah, and Title IX Salt Lake Tribune Jazz Beat Writer Andy Larsen joins Ali to round-up the sports news of the week in Salt Lake.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Jazz Rebrand, Ryan Smith’s Utah, and Title IX full City Cast It's a Friday sports roundup. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz Beat Writer Andy Larsen joins Ali to round-up the sports news of the week in Salt Lake.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Salt Lake Tribune Jazz Beat Writer Andy Larsen joins Ali to round-up the sports news of the week in Salt Lake. 


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]]> 1487 no Why Are There Letters in These Hills? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Why are there letters in our hills? And who put them there? Evelyn Corning knows! She’s the author of “Hillside Letters A-Z – A Guide to Hometown Landmarks.” Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Are There Letters in These Hills? full City Cast The mostly-western phenomenon of hillside letters, or monograms, often viewable from afar, is explained Why are there letters in our hills? And who put them there? Evelyn Corning knows! She’s the author of “Hillside Letters A-Z – A Guide to Hometown Landmarks.” Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Why are there letters in our hills? And who put them there? Evelyn Corning knows! She’s the author of “Hillside Letters A-Z – A Guide to Hometown Landmarks.”

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]]> 1111 no Princess Kennedy Wants to Apologize https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Short: Princess Kennedy is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene. Long: Ali visited with Salt Lake icon Princess Kennedy to chat about why she is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene, after hosting the largest Pride party in our city for ten years. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Princess Kennedy Wants to Apologize full City Cast Princess Kennedy is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene. Short: Princess Kennedy is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene. Long: Ali visited with Salt Lake icon Princess Kennedy to chat about why she is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene, after hosting the largest Pride party in our city for ten years. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Short: Princess Kennedy is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene.


Long: Ali visited with Salt Lake icon Princess Kennedy to chat about why she is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene, after hosting the largest Pride party in our city for ten years. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on. 


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]]> 1589 no Why Should We Care About Brine Shrimp? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers, and why is Great Salt Lake Institute co-founder Jaimi Butler so optimistic right now? Adopt a storm drain here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Should We Care About Brine Shrimp? full City Cast Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers? Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers, and why is Great Salt Lake Institute co-founder Jaimi Butler so optimistic right now? Adopt a storm drain here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers, and why is Great Salt Lake Institute co-founder Jaimi Butler so optimistic right now? Adopt a storm drain here.


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]]> 1539 no BONUS: Two Millennials Discuss Gen. Z Fashion https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ As millennials, Ali and Ashley Finley (City Cast contributor and friend of the show) notice some interesting trends in the fashion choice of Gen. Z. This bonus City Cast Salt Lake episode is unplanned and was recorded before the recent Friday news roundup. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 BONUS: Two Millennials Discuss Gen. Z Fashion full City Cast Fashion is a cycle. As millennials, Ali and Ashley Finley (City Cast contributor and friend of the show) notice some interesting trends in the fashion choice of Gen. Z. This bonus City Cast Salt Lake episode is unplanned and was recorded before the recent Friday news roundup. As millennials, Ali and Ashley Finley (City Cast contributor and friend of the show) notice some interesting trends in the fashion choice of Gen. Z.

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]]> 389 no Abortion Funds, Heat, and Juneteenth https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Community activist and birth-worker Ashley Finley joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Abortion Funds, Heat, and Juneteenth full City Cast It's Friday, so we're rounding up the news of the week. Community activist and birth-worker Ashley Finley joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.  Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Community activist and birth-worker Ashley Finley joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. 


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]]> 2098 no Utah’s First Official Juneteenth https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ On Monday, Utah will observe Juneteenth with a holiday for the first official time ever, thanks to a bill passed by Rep. Sandra Hollins. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s First Official Juneteenth full City Cast It's been a long path to recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday. On Monday, Utah will observe Juneteenth with a holiday for the first official time ever, thanks to a bill passed by Rep. Sandra Hollins. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. On Monday, Utah will observe Juneteenth with a holiday for the first official time ever, thanks to a bill passed by Rep. Sandra Hollins.


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]]> 680 no Archie Archuleta Loved Building Bridges https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ On Friday morning, the 1,200 foot pedestrian bridge connecting 200 S and North Temple over the Jordan River will be dedicated and renamed: The Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge. Ali visits the bridge with community activist Billy Palmer to learn more about the late, great Archie and his wife Lois. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Archie Archuleta Loved Building Bridges full City Cast The legacies of Archie and Lois Archuleta will help connect our city. On Friday morning, the 1,200 foot pedestrian bridge connecting 200 S and North Temple over the Jordan River will be dedicated and renamed: The Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge. Ali visits the bridge with community activist Billy Palmer to learn more about the late, great Archie and his wife Lois. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. On Friday morning, the 1,200 foot pedestrian bridge connecting 200 S and North Temple over the Jordan River will be dedicated and renamed: The Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge. Ali visits the bridge with community activist Billy Palmer to learn more about the late, great Archie and his wife Lois.


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]]> 1022 no What’s Up with Salt Lake’s Walnut Trees? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Nate Orbock of the SLC Division of Forestry does not want to inspire panic, but he joins Ali to count Salt Lake’s walnuts and explain the phenomenon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What’s Up with Salt Lake’s Walnut Trees? full City Cast Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Nate Orbock of the SLC Division of Forestry does not want to inspire panic, but he joins Ali to count Salt Lake’s walnuts and explain the phenomenon. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Nate Orbock of the SLC Division of Forestry does not want to inspire panic, but he joins Ali to count Salt Lake’s walnuts and explain the phenomenon.


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]]> 1088 no A Salt Lake Scientist Sues DiscGenics for Discrimination https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah’s tech sector is booming, and it’s bringing conversations about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) right to Salt Lake’s doorstop. We’ve all heard the rumors that tech is riddled with misogyny, but just how bad is it? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Salt Lake Scientist Sues DiscGenics for Discrimination full City Cast We’ve all heard the rumors that tech is riddled with misogyny, but just how bad is it? Utah’s tech sector is booming, and it’s bringing conversations about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) right to Salt Lake’s doorstop. We’ve all heard the rumors that tech is riddled with misogyny, but just how bad is it? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Utah’s tech sector is booming, and it’s bringing conversations about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) right to Salt Lake’s doorstop. We’ve all heard the rumors that tech is riddled with misogyny, but just how bad is it?

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]]> 1333 no Aaron James’ Verdict, Western Garden Center, and Gov. Cox is Being Petty Former journalist and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Aaron James’ Verdict, Western Garden Center, and Gov. Cox is Being Petty full City Cast Aaron James’ Verdict, Western Garden Center, and Gov. Cox is Being Petty Former journalist and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Former journalist and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.

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]]> 1348 no When Will We Know if it’s the Toxic Dust? Which dust is in the air this spring? Is it the toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake yet? How will we know? Ali asks Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist who is very good at explaining things. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 When Will We Know if it’s the Toxic Dust? full City Cast If you have anxiety about the situation at the Great Salt Lake, you are not alone. Which dust is in the air this spring? Is it the toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake yet? How will we know? Ali asks Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist who is very good at explaining things. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Which dust is in the air this spring? Is it the toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake yet? How will we know? Ali asks Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist who is very good at explaining things.


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]]> 896 no Your State Senate Candidates Debate Methodology https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The first segment from last Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate for Utah Senate District 9, between Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Later, Ali mentions Senate District 13 Democratic primary candidates Nate Blouin and Sen. Gene Davis. Reach our County Clerk with any primary election questions at (385) 468-7400. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Your State Senate Candidates Debate Methodology full City Cast It's Debate Night in Senate District 9 The first segment from last Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate for Utah Senate District 9, between Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Later, Ali mentions Senate District 13 Democratic primary candidates Nate Blouin and Sen. Gene Davis. Reach our County Clerk with any primary election questions at (385) 468-7400. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The first segment from last Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate for Utah Senate District 9, between Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Later, Ali mentions Senate District 13 Democratic primary candidates Nate Blouin and Sen. Gene Davis. Reach our County Clerk with any primary election questions at (385) 468-7400.


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]]> 1197 no Historic Water Access on the Navajo Nation in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Diné advocate and southern Utah candidate, Davina Smith, joins Ali to talk about a historic water rights settlement between the state of Utah, the federal government, and the Navajo Nation. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Historic Water Access on the Navajo Nation in Utah full City Cast Diné advocate and southern Utah candidate, Davina Smith, joins Ali to talk about a historic water rights settlement between the state of Utah, the federal government, and the Navajo Nation. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Diné advocate and southern Utah candidate, Davina Smith, joins Ali to talk about a historic water rights settlement between the state of Utah, the federal government, and the Navajo Nation.


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]]> 1114 A Slice of Salt Lake’s Sweet Tooth https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Dominique Wilson, founder and owner of Pie’s the Limit, is just keeping up with demand. He and Ali talk about the success of his microbakery, Salt Lake’s sweet tooth, and how to achieve flaky crust. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Slice of Salt Lake’s Sweet Tooth full City Cast This one's for those of us with a sweet tooth. Dominique Wilson, founder and owner of Pie’s the Limit, is just keeping up with demand. He and Ali talk about the success of his microbakery, Salt Lake’s sweet tooth, and how to achieve flaky crust. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Dominique Wilson, founder and owner of Pie’s the Limit, is just keeping up with demand. He and Ali talk about the success of his microbakery, Salt Lake’s sweet tooth, and how to achieve flaky crust.


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]]> 1177 no Justice for Zane James, SLCo Covid Risk, and Ughhh the Avenues https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Justice for Zane James, SLCo Covid Risk, and Ughhh the Avenues full City Cast Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.

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]]> 1575 no Can Open Streets Stay Forever? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Open Streets is officially Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year! Ali asks Urban Affairs Director Jessica Thesing what it would take to make Main St. pedestrian-only forever. Later, we get takes from Main St. locals on the program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Can Open Streets Stay Forever? full City Cast Open Streets is officially Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year! Ali asks Urban Affairs Director Jessica Thesing what it would take to make Main St. pedestrian-only forever. Later, we get takes from Main St. locals on the program. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Open Streets is officially Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year! Ali asks Urban Affairs Director Jessica Thesing what it would take to make Main St. pedestrian-only forever. Later, we get takes from Main St. locals on the program.


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]]> 1273 no There is No Salt Lake Without Pride https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Eva Lopez, LGBTQ liaison for the SLC Mayor’s Office, joins Ali to talk about the evolution of Salt Lake pride. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000 There is No Salt Lake Without Pride full City Cast Salt Lake's Pride has evolved Eva Lopez, LGBTQ liaison for the SLC Mayor’s Office, joins Ali to talk about the evolution of Salt Lake pride. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Eva Lopez, LGBTQ liaison for the SLC Mayor’s Office, joins Ali to talk about the evolution of Salt Lake pride. Later, Ali mentions this reporting.

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]]> 1237 no The Unraveling of MomTok, An Explainer https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Meg Walter, editor-in-chief of The Beehive, breaks down Utah’s MomTok scandal. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 31 May 2022 14:21:28 -0000 The Unraveling of MomTok, An Explainer full City Cast A breakdown of the MomTok breakdown Meg Walter, editor-in-chief of The Beehive, breaks down Utah’s MomTok scandal. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Meg Walter, editor-in-chief of The Beehive, breaks down Utah’s MomTok scandal.


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]]> 1294 no Ruff Haven is Punk Rock https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ruff Haven is a local organization that takes care of people’s pets while they are experiencing crisis. This could mean housing insecurity, rehab or hospitalization, or seeking temporary refuge in a place where you can’t take them with you. The goal is to ensure that on the other side of crisis, people can be reunited with their dog, cat, or other support creature. City Cast is sponsoring a punk rock show to support this fine organization. Today, Ali connects with Dr. Rennie Putnam, one of Ruff Haven’s veterinarians, to talk about our loneliness epidemic and the role of crisis companions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Ruff Haven is Punk Rock full City Cast City Cast Sponsors a Punk Rock Show Ruff Haven is a local organization that takes care of people’s pets while they are experiencing crisis. This could mean housing insecurity, rehab or hospitalization, or seeking temporary refuge in a place where you can’t take them with you. The goal is to ensure that on the other side of crisis, people can be reunited with their dog, cat, or other support creature. City Cast is sponsoring a punk rock show to support this fine organization. Today, Ali connects with Dr. Rennie Putnam, one of Ruff Haven’s veterinarians, to talk about our loneliness epidemic and the role of crisis companions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ruff Haven is a local organization that takes care of people’s pets while they are experiencing crisis. This could mean housing insecurity, rehab or hospitalization, or seeking temporary refuge in a place where you can’t take them with you. The goal is to ensure that on the other side of crisis, people can be reunited with their dog, cat, or other support creature. City Cast is sponsoring a punk rock show to support this fine organization.


Today, Ali connects with Dr. Rennie Putnam, one of Ruff Haven’s veterinarians, to talk about our loneliness epidemic and the role of crisis companions.


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]]> 880 no The Media the Morning After https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Lead Producer Nick Steffens and Producer Diane Maggipinto have been reporting on mass shootings in this country for a decade. When will it lead to action? Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Media the Morning After full City Cast When will reporting lead to action? Lead Producer Nick Steffens and Producer Diane Maggipinto have been reporting on mass shootings in this country for a decade. When will it lead to action? Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Lead Producer Nick Steffens and Producer Diane Maggipinto have been reporting on mass shootings in this country for a decade. When will it lead to action?


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]]> 1639 no BIPOC Recreationists‘ Stories at Liberty Park https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s summer movie season! Ashley Cleveland, who heads up Salt Lake’s Outdoor Afro chapter, and Russell Roots, Community Outreach Manager at the Utah Film Center join Ali to talk about the Wild and Scenic Fest at Liberty Park, and anti-racism in outdoor spaces. Email Ali your debate questions at ali.vallarta@citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 BIPOC Recreationists‘ Stories at Liberty Park full City Cast It’s summer movie season! It’s summer movie season! Ashley Cleveland, who heads up Salt Lake’s Outdoor Afro chapter, and Russell Roots, Community Outreach Manager at the Utah Film Center join Ali to talk about the Wild and Scenic Fest at Liberty Park, and anti-racism in outdoor spaces. Email Ali your debate questions at ali.vallarta@citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. It’s summer movie season! Ashley Cleveland, who heads up Salt Lake’s Outdoor Afro chapter, and Russell Roots, Community Outreach Manager at the Utah Film Center join Ali to talk about the Wild and Scenic Fest at Liberty Park, and anti-racism in outdoor spaces.


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]]> 1326 no Salt Lake Needs Our Blood https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali donates blood. And it was easy! And it didn't hurt! Blood donations are down across our state, especially this time of year. Ali chats with Mike Findlay of ARUP Laboratories about the current blood shortage. Later, she connects with Ahmer Afroz, executive director of the Utah Aids Foundation, to discuss why gay and bi men still can't donate. City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast. We have a daily newsletter, too. Sign up for it here! Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake Needs Our Blood full City Cast Ali donates blood. Ali donates blood. And it was easy! And it didn't hurt! Blood donations are down across our state, especially this time of year. Ali chats with Mike Findlay of ARUP Laboratories about the current blood shortage. Later, she connects with Ahmer Afroz, executive director of the Utah Aids Foundation, to discuss why gay and bi men still can't donate. City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast. We have a daily newsletter, too. Sign up for it here! Ali donates blood. And it was easy! And it didn't hurt!

Blood donations are down across our state, especially this time of year. Ali chats with Mike Findlay of ARUP Laboratories about the current blood shortage. Later, she connects with Ahmer Afroz, executive director of the Utah Aids Foundation, to discuss why gay and bi men still can't donate.

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]]> 1037 no Will We Ever Buy Wine in the Grocery Store? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The DABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) wrote a strategic plan! Fox 13 Reporter Ben Winslow joins Ali to break it down. Read Ben’s pipeline reporting here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Will We Ever Buy Wine in the Grocery Store? full City Cast The DABC gets strategic. The DABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) wrote a strategic plan! Fox 13 Reporter Ben Winslow joins Ali to break it down. Read Ben’s pipeline reporting here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The DABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) wrote a strategic plan! Fox 13 Reporter Ben Winslow joins Ali to break it down. Read Ben’s pipeline reporting here.


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]]> 1207 no Raised Rent, Zoning Changes, and Leaving Salt Lake Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to talk about this week’s various housing and development proposals. Later, Ali talks with Elizabeth Totterer who wrote this letter in the Salt Lake Tribune. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 20 May 2022 12:06:00 -0000 Raised Rent, Zoning Changes, and Leaving Salt Lake full City Cast A roundup of this week's housing and development news, and insight into one citizen's exit from Salt Lake City. Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to talk about this week’s various housing and development proposals. Later, Ali talks with Elizabeth Totterer who wrote this letter in the Salt Lake Tribune. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to talk about this week’s various housing and development proposals. Later, Ali talks with Elizabeth Totterer who wrote this letter in the Salt Lake Tribune. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.


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]]> 1692 no We used to luxuriate in the Great Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The lost history of the Saltair! Ian Christensen is writing a book about the lost history of the Saltair Bathing Palace, where Salt Lakers used to cool off in the summer. Now, we jump the fence at our friends’ gated pool. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 We used to luxuriate in the Great Salt Lake full City Cast The lost history of the Saltair! The lost history of the Saltair! Ian Christensen is writing a book about the lost history of the Saltair Bathing Palace, where Salt Lakers used to cool off in the summer. Now, we jump the fence at our friends’ gated pool. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. The lost history of the Saltair! Ian Christensen is writing a book about the lost history of the Saltair Bathing Palace, where Salt Lakers used to cool off in the summer. Now, we jump the fence at our friends’ gated pool. Later, Ali mentions this reporting.


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]]> 984 no The Songs of Dance with Malialole https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This weekend is the Living Traditions Festival! Haviar Tuitama Hafoka, creative director of Malialole Cultural Ensemble, joins Ali to talk about the importance of storytelling through Polynesian song and dance. Find all Living Traditions Festival info here. Later, Ali mentions this Building Salt Lake reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Songs of Dance with Malialole full City Cast This weekend is the Living Traditions Festival! This weekend is the Living Traditions Festival! Haviar Tuitama Hafoka, creative director of Malialole Cultural Ensemble, joins Ali to talk about the importance of storytelling through Polynesian song and dance. Find all Living Traditions Festival info here. Later, Ali mentions this Building Salt Lake reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. This weekend is the Living Traditions Festival! Haviar Tuitama Hafoka, creative director of Malialole Cultural Ensemble, joins Ali to talk about the importance of storytelling through Polynesian song and dance. Find all Living Traditions Festival info here. Later, Ali mentions this Building Salt Lake reporting.


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]]> 1015 no Can we get Gov. Cox to say ‘Just Transition?’ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Alex Veilleux, policy associate with the Healthy Environmental Alliance of Utah (HEAL) breaks down the roses and thorns of the Governor’s new ‘Energy Plan’ and what it forecasts for climate action in our state. Find HEAL Utah’s community advocacy circle here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Can we get Gov. Cox to say ‘Just Transition?’ full City Cast The roses and thorns of Gov. Cox's new 'Energy Plan.' Alex Veilleux, policy associate with the Healthy Environmental Alliance of Utah (HEAL) breaks down the roses and thorns of the Governor’s new ‘Energy Plan’ and what it forecasts for climate action in our state. Find HEAL Utah’s community advocacy circle here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Alex Veilleux, policy associate with the Healthy Environmental Alliance of Utah (HEAL) breaks down the roses and thorns of the Governor’s new ‘Energy Plan’ and what it forecasts for climate action in our state. Find HEAL Utah’s community advocacy circle here.


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]]> 1029 no Dr. Dunn answers students’ Covid-19 questions https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Dr. Angela Dunn, the Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, answers questions about Covid-19 submitted by 6th grade students at Meadowlark Elementary. See the Utah Tech rebrand here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 16 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Dr. Dunn answers students’ Covid-19 questions full City Cast Today's episode is produced by 6th grade students at Meadowlark Elementary. Dr. Angela Dunn, the Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, answers questions about Covid-19 submitted by 6th grade students at Meadowlark Elementary. See the Utah Tech rebrand here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Dr. Angela Dunn, the Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, answers questions about Covid-19 submitted by 6th grade students at Meadowlark Elementary. See the Utah Tech rebrand here.


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]]> 888 no Pomp and Circumstance https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali is joined by Amie Schaeffer, a recent Salt Lake Community College grad, and Kurt McLaughlin, Judge Memorial High School’s salutatorian. Congratulations graduates! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Pomp and Circumstance full City Cast A graduation-themed Friday news roundup Ali is joined by Amie Schaeffer, a recent Salt Lake Community College grad, and Kurt McLaughlin, Judge Memorial High School’s salutatorian. Congratulations graduates! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ali is joined by Amie Schaeffer, a recent Salt Lake Community College grad, and Kurt McLaughlin, Judge Memorial High School’s salutatorian. Congratulations graduates! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.


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]]> 1674 no A Kilby Court Primer Ahead of Block Party Weekend https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you scored tickets to the Kilby Block Party this weekend, congratulations. They sold like hot cakes! The Block Party won’t actually be at Kilby Court, but the iconic Salt Lake venue is where it all began. Let’s get nostalgic together. You, me, and KRCL’s own Eugenie Hero Jaffe. Apply for the Sweet Streets board here. And while you're at it, subscribe to our daily newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Kilby Court Primer Ahead of Block Party Weekend full City Cast Let’s get nostalgic about Kilby Court. If you scored tickets to the Kilby Block Party this weekend, congratulations. They sold like hot cakes! The Block Party won’t actually be at Kilby Court, but the iconic Salt Lake venue is where it all began. Let’s get nostalgic together. You, me, and KRCL’s own Eugenie Hero Jaffe. Apply for the Sweet Streets board here. And while you're at it, subscribe to our daily newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you scored tickets to the Kilby Block Party this weekend, congratulations. They sold like hot cakes! The Block Party won’t actually be at Kilby Court, but the iconic Salt Lake venue is where it all began. Let’s get nostalgic together. You, me, and KRCL’s own Eugenie Hero Jaffe.

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]]> 971 no The Who/When/Whys of Fry Sauce https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Why is ‘fry sauce’ our one true love? And who invented it? The Beehive Editor-In-Chief, Meg Walter, is on the case.Later, Ali mentions this court case. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Who/When/Whys of Fry Sauce full City Cast Why is ‘fry sauce’ our one true love? And who invented it? Why is ‘fry sauce’ our one true love? And who invented it? The Beehive Editor-In-Chief, Meg Walter, is on the case.Later, Ali mentions this court case. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Why is ‘fry sauce’ our one true love? And who invented it? The Beehive Editor-In-Chief, Meg Walter, is on the case.Later, Ali mentions this court case.


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]]> 1281 no Why Are We So Obsessed With Bathrooms? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Multi-stall, all-gender public restrooms are the future. Salt Lake Community College students have been protesting in an effort to get one on campus. And the University of Utah is about to unveil one. Law professor emeritus Terry Kogan is the co-founder of Stalled!, a design project to make going to the bathroom safer and more inclusive in public spaces. Later, Ali mentions this pet safety event. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Why Are We So Obsessed With Bathrooms? full City Cast Multi-stall, all-gender public restrooms are the future. Multi-stall, all-gender public restrooms are the future. Salt Lake Community College students have been protesting in an effort to get one on campus. And the University of Utah is about to unveil one. Law professor emeritus Terry Kogan is the co-founder of Stalled!, a design project to make going to the bathroom safer and more inclusive in public spaces. Later, Ali mentions this pet safety event. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Multi-stall, all-gender public restrooms are the future. Salt Lake Community College students have been protesting in an effort to get one on campus. And the University of Utah is about to unveil one. Law professor emeritus Terry Kogan is the co-founder of Stalled!, a design project to make going to the bathroom safer and more inclusive in public spaces. Later, Ali mentions this pet safety event.


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]]> 1312 no Talking Abortion Rights with Idaho and Nevada https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Western states like Utah, Idaho and Arizona face looming abortion bans that might have their cities turning to Nevada, where abortion rights are far more protected — they've been codified in state law since 1990. Ali gathers with City Cast hosts from Boise and Las Vegas, Frankie Barnhill and Dayvid Figler, to discuss what this means across state lines, and for the upcoming elections. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 09 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Talking Abortion Rights with Idaho and Nevada full City Cast What do looming abortion bands mean across western state lines? Western states like Utah, Idaho and Arizona face looming abortion bans that might have their cities turning to Nevada, where abortion rights are far more protected — they've been codified in state law since 1990. Ali gathers with City Cast hosts from Boise and Las Vegas, Frankie Barnhill and Dayvid Figler, to discuss what this means across state lines, and for the upcoming elections. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Western states like Utah, Idaho and Arizona face looming abortion bans that might have their cities turning to Nevada, where abortion rights are far more protected — they've been codified in state law since 1990. Ali gathers with City Cast hosts from Boise and Las Vegas, Frankie Barnhill and Dayvid Figler, to discuss what this means across state lines, and for the upcoming elections.


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]]> 1356 no Sundance Menus, Cautious Feminism, and the Sistine Chapel https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Palak Jayswal, Culture Reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Ali to round out the week’s news. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Sundance Menus, Cautious Feminism, and the Sistine Chapel full City Cast Palak Jayswal, Culture Reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Ali to round out the week’s news Palak Jayswal, Culture Reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Ali to round out the week’s news. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Palak Jayswal, Culture Reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Ali to round out the week’s news. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137.


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]]> 1329 no Filling Salt Caverns With Hydrogen Like its Normal https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Last week Utah got news it will receive a half a billion dollars from the federal government to generate hydrogen in the west desert and pump it into underground salt caverns. To which we said…’what?’ Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter, is here to explain why it’s exciting. Later, Ali mentions Restoring Ancestral Winds. Looking for more City Cast Salt Lake? Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Filling Salt Caverns With Hydrogen Like its Normal full City Cast Last week Utah got news it will receive a half a billion dollars from the federal government to generate hydrogen in the west desert and pump it into underground salt caverns. To which we said…’what?’ Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter, is here to explain why it’s exciting. Later, Ali mentions Restoring Ancestral Winds. Looking for more City Cast Salt Lake? Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Last week Utah got news it will receive a half a billion dollars from the federal government to generate hydrogen in the west desert and pump it into underground salt caverns. To which we said…’what?’ Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter, is here to explain why it’s exciting. Later, Ali mentions Restoring Ancestral Winds.

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]]> 1113 no An Abortion Provider on "Relief and Respect” https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 An Abortion Provider on "Relief and Respect” full City Cast Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the likely enactment of Utah’s dormant abortion ban.


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]]> 1065 no You Can Still Get an Abortion in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ At 9pm Monday night, Politico reported that the Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn the right to an abortion. Community health advocate Shireen Ghorbani and VP for External Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Utah, Annabel Sheinberg join to process what this means for Utahns. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 You Can Still Get an Abortion in Utah full City Cast Politico reports the Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn the right to an abortion. At 9pm Monday night, Politico reported that the Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn the right to an abortion. Community health advocate Shireen Ghorbani and VP for External Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Utah, Annabel Sheinberg join to process what this means for Utahns. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. At 9pm Monday night, Politico reported that the Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn the right to an abortion. Community health advocate Shireen Ghorbani and VP for External Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Utah, Annabel Sheinberg join to process what this means for Utahns.


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]]> 1313 no Still ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth?’ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Reflecting on this year’s snow and ski season with the man behind @wasatchsnow, meteorologist and skier Evan Thayer. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Still ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth?’ full City Cast Let's look back on this snow year. Reflecting on this year’s snow and ski season with the man behind @wasatchsnow, meteorologist and skier Evan Thayer. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Reflecting on this year’s snow and ski season with the man behind @wasatchsnow, meteorologist and skier Evan Thayer.


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]]> 1181 no Asthma, Charter Schools, and Student Loan Forgiveness https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Local news enthusiast and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the week’s news from Asthma to jaZZ via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Asthma, Charter Schools, and Student Loan Forgiveness full City Cast It's Friday, and that means we're taking your calls. Local news enthusiast and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the week’s news from Asthma to jaZZ via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call or text the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Local news enthusiast and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round up the week’s news from Asthma to jaZZ via listener calls.


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]]> 1671 no TV Guide to ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ You can now stream the first two episodes of Under the Banner of Heaven on Hulu. The 7-episode drama is a brand new adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s book by the same name – which tells the story of one of Utah’s most infamous and horrific crimes. The story coming to life again on a national scale has created a lot of hype in Utah – for better or for worse. So Ali called up Dr. Cristina Rosetti to ask her what we should all keep in mind as we tune in to this show.  Did you know City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast? Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 TV Guide to ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ full City Cast First there was the book. Now there's a tv series. You can now stream the first two episodes of Under the Banner of Heaven on Hulu. The 7-episode drama is a brand new adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s book by the same name – which tells the story of one of Utah’s most infamous and horrific crimes. The story coming to life again on a national scale has created a lot of hype in Utah – for better or for worse. So Ali called up Dr. Cristina Rosetti to ask her what we should all keep in mind as we tune in to this show.  Did you know City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast? Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. You can now stream the first two episodes of Under the Banner of Heaven on Hulu. The 7-episode drama is a brand new adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s book by the same name – which tells the story of one of Utah’s most infamous and horrific crimes.

The story coming to life again on a national scale has created a lot of hype in Utah – for better or for worse. So Ali called up Dr. Cristina Rosetti to ask her what we should all keep in mind as we tune in to this show. 

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]]> 1060 no Do Utah Neighms Get Too Much Grief? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Meg Walter, Editor-in-Chief of the Beehive, argues that maybe instead of mocking Utah’s name culture, we should credit moms for being imaginative. Read Meg’s piece on Utah baby names in the Deseret News. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Do Utah Neighms Get Too Much Grief? full City Cast Maybe instead of mocking Utah’s name culture, we should credit moms for being imaginative. Meg Walter, Editor-in-Chief of the Beehive, argues that maybe instead of mocking Utah’s name culture, we should credit moms for being imaginative. Read Meg’s piece on Utah baby names in the Deseret News. Later, Ali mentions this reporting. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Meg Walter, Editor-in-Chief of the Beehive, argues that maybe instead of mocking Utah’s name culture, we should credit moms for being imaginative. Read Meg’s piece on Utah baby names in the Deseret News. Later, Ali mentions this reporting.


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]]> 1136 no Can We All Help Make the City Budget? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Cities across the valley are in budget season, and Natalie Pinkney, Vice Chair of the South Salt Lake City Council, is on a mission to make budget conversations more engaging for residents. South Salt Lake residents can sign-up for FlashVote here, and everyone can download the 2022 MuralFest map here. Wanna host a mural? Email npinkney@sslc.com. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Can We All Help Make the City Budget? full City Cast A councilmember is on a mission to make budget conversations more engaging. Cities across the valley are in budget season, and Natalie Pinkney, Vice Chair of the South Salt Lake City Council, is on a mission to make budget conversations more engaging for residents. South Salt Lake residents can sign-up for FlashVote here, and everyone can download the 2022 MuralFest map here. Wanna host a mural? Email npinkney@sslc.com. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Cities across the valley are in budget season, and Natalie Pinkney, Vice Chair of the South Salt Lake City Council, is on a mission to make budget conversations more engaging for residents. South Salt Lake residents can sign-up for FlashVote here, and everyone can download the 2022 MuralFest map here. Wanna host a mural? Email npinkney@sslc.com.


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]]> 1126 no How Did We End Up With a Shelter Moratorium? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Why did Salt Lake City put a moratorium on new homeless shelters, and where do we go from here? KUER government and politics reporter Emily Means explains. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Did We End Up With a Shelter Moratorium? full City Cast Why did Salt Lake City put a moratorium on new homeless shelters? Why did Salt Lake City put a moratorium on new homeless shelters, and where do we go from here? KUER government and politics reporter Emily Means explains. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Why did Salt Lake City put a moratorium on new homeless shelters, and where do we go from here? KUER government and politics reporter Emily Means explains.


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]]> 1017 no Rental Deposits, Street Lights, and a Lawn Debate https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Local news enthusiast and community health director Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Rental Deposits, Street Lights, and a Lawn Debate full City Cast We're rounding up the news of the week with help from your calls. Local news enthusiast and community health director Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Call the City Cast Salt Lake hotline any time at (801) 203-0137. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Local news enthusiast and community health director Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls.


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]]> 1506 no Just How Bad Is Our Water Situation? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake County Watershed Section Manager Bob Thompson clarified exactly how bad our water situation is heading into a dry summer. Later, Ali references this interview. Don't forget: We have a daily newsletter. Sign up here, if you haven't already. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Just How Bad Is Our Water Situation? full City Cast It may be another hot, dry summer in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake County Watershed Section Manager Bob Thompson clarified exactly how bad our water situation is heading into a dry summer. Later, Ali references this interview. Don't forget: We have a daily newsletter. Sign up here, if you haven't already. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Salt Lake County Watershed Section Manager Bob Thompson clarified exactly how bad our water situation is heading into a dry summer. Later, Ali references this interview.


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]]> 1218 no Utah’s Embrace of Medical Cannabis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Katie Boué joined the great resignation to work in medical cannabis, and wants to bring Salt Lake stoners together to undo the stigma. Later, Ali mentions this program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Embrace of Medical Cannabis full City Cast The goal is to undo the stigma around medical cannabis. Katie Boué joined the great resignation to work in medical cannabis, and wants to bring Salt Lake stoners together to undo the stigma. Later, Ali mentions this program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Katie Boué joined the great resignation to work in medical cannabis, and wants to bring Salt Lake stoners together to undo the stigma. Later, Ali mentions this program.



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]]> 975 no Utah’s Growing Mushroom Movement https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Jme Bonfiglio is the founder and organizer of the Utah Fungi Festival, and a modern mushroom farmer. She breaks down Salt Lake’s varietals and the scope of her business during what some might call a mushroom moment. Later Ali refers to this bill. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s Growing Mushroom Movement full City Cast The upcoming Utah Fungi Festival has us talking everything mushroom. Jme Bonfiglio is the founder and organizer of the Utah Fungi Festival, and a modern mushroom farmer. She breaks down Salt Lake’s varietals and the scope of her business during what some might call a mushroom moment. Later Ali refers to this bill. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Jme Bonfiglio is the founder and organizer of the Utah Fungi Festival, and a modern mushroom farmer. She breaks down Salt Lake’s varietals and the scope of her business during what some might call a mushroom moment. Later Ali refers to this bill.


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]]> 902 no Making the River Safer for Women Guides https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Dr. Maria Blevins is an Associate Professor at Utah Valley University and a former raft guide who has been researching sexual harassment in the whitewater rafting industry. She shares some of her findings and recommendations for making rafting safer for guides and clients. Later, Ali mentions these classes at Western Rivers and Utah Women Flyfishers. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Making the River Safer for Women Guides full City Cast Dr. Maria Blevins has been researching sexual harassment in the whitewater rafting industry. Dr. Maria Blevins is an Associate Professor at Utah Valley University and a former raft guide who has been researching sexual harassment in the whitewater rafting industry. She shares some of her findings and recommendations for making rafting safer for guides and clients. Later, Ali mentions these classes at Western Rivers and Utah Women Flyfishers. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Dr. Maria Blevins is an Associate Professor at Utah Valley University and a former raft guide who has been researching sexual harassment in the whitewater rafting industry. She shares some of her findings and recommendations for making rafting safer for guides and clients. Later, Ali mentions these classes at Western Rivers and Utah Women Flyfishers.


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]]> 1095 no Black Maternal Health, Automobile Deaths, and the Whale https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Birthworker and community activist Ashley Finley joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Black Maternal Health, Automobile Deaths, and the Whale full City Cast Today, we're taking your calls. Birthworker and community activist Ashley Finley joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Birthworker and community activist Ashley Finley joins Ali to round up the week’s news via listener calls. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.


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]]> 1450 no The Story of Marie Ogden and Home of Truth https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Writer and professor Emma Kemp has been investigating spiritual medium Marie Ogden and her 1930’s Utah commune Home of Truth for almost a decade. Her research has brought her to the Home of Truth property near Monticello in San Juan County, where Emma is currently living and finishing up a forthcoming book about Marie Ogden. She shares with Ali the goings-on at Home of Truth, back in the 30’s and today, as the cultural site faces nearby development and growing popularity. You can get tickets to RJ’s play here, and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here, to read an excerpt from Emma’s forthcoming book. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Story of Marie Ogden and Home of Truth full City Cast Emma Kemp has been investigating spiritual medium Marie Ogden and her 1930’s Utah commune Home of Truth. Writer and professor Emma Kemp has been investigating spiritual medium Marie Ogden and her 1930’s Utah commune Home of Truth for almost a decade. Her research has brought her to the Home of Truth property near Monticello in San Juan County, where Emma is currently living and finishing up a forthcoming book about Marie Ogden. She shares with Ali the goings-on at Home of Truth, back in the 30’s and today, as the cultural site faces nearby development and growing popularity. You can get tickets to RJ’s play here, and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here, to read an excerpt from Emma’s forthcoming book. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Writer and professor Emma Kemp has been investigating spiritual medium Marie Ogden and her 1930’s Utah commune Home of Truth for almost a decade. Her research has brought her to the Home of Truth property near Monticello in San Juan County, where Emma is currently living and finishing up a forthcoming book about Marie Ogden. She shares with Ali the goings-on at Home of Truth, back in the 30’s and today, as the cultural site faces nearby development and growing popularity.


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]]> 1458 no A Friendly Gondola Debate https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Whether or not you ski or snowboard, you’ve probably heard the horror stories or seen the photos. The traffic getting up to Alta or Snowbird is a nightmare. And the Utah Department of Transportation, or UDOT, has committed to doing something about it. But what? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Friendly Gondola Debate full City Cast The traffic getting up to Alta or Snowbird is a nightmare. Whether or not you ski or snowboard, you’ve probably heard the horror stories or seen the photos. The traffic getting up to Alta or Snowbird is a nightmare. And the Utah Department of Transportation, or UDOT, has committed to doing something about it. But what? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Whether or not you ski or snowboard, you’ve probably heard the horror stories or seen the photos. The traffic getting up to Alta or Snowbird is a nightmare. And the Utah Department of Transportation, or UDOT, has committed to doing something about it. But what?


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]]> 1386 no How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Medical Director of Utah Naloxone, Dr. Jennifer Plumb, explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them. Later Ali refers to this settlement. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How Any of Us Could Reverse an Overdose full City Cast Dr. Jennifer Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose. Medical Director of Utah Naloxone, Dr. Jennifer Plumb, explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them. Later Ali refers to this settlement. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Medical Director of Utah Naloxone, Dr. Jennifer Plumb, explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone. And, where Salt Lakers can get a Naloxone kit to keep on them. Later Ali refers to this settlement.


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]]> 1204 no Whale Oh Whale, What Have We Here? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The massive whale sculpture at 9th and 9th is drawing some surprise, many questions, and even some ire. KUER’s Benjamin Bombard joins Ali to break down the whale’s tale and we share reactions from visitors and business owners on the roundabout. Later, Ali references the this event. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Whale Oh whale, What Have We Here? full City Cast What's with the whale sculpture at 9th and 9th? The massive whale sculpture at 9th and 9th is drawing some surprise, many questions, and even some ire. KUER’s Benjamin Bombard joins Ali to break down the whale’s tale and we share reactions from visitors and business owners on the roundabout. Later, Ali references the this event. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The massive whale sculpture at 9th and 9th is drawing some surprise, many questions, and even some ire. KUER’s Benjamin Bombard joins Ali to break down the whale’s tale and we share reactions from visitors and business owners on the roundabout. Later, Ali references the this event.


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]]> 1235 no The Climate Report, West High Walk-Out, and Rattlesnakes https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Olivia Juarez, latinx community organizer at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, and disability advocate Shelby Hintze join Ali to round up the local news they can’t let go of this week. Namely, the U.N. Climate Report, a West High School student walk-out, and the start of rattlesnake season. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Climate Report, West High Walk-Out, and Rattlesnakes full City Cast A roundup of local news we cannot let go of. Olivia Juarez, latinx community organizer at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, and disability advocate Shelby Hintze join Ali to round up the local news they can’t let go of this week. Namely, the U.N. Climate Report, a West High School student walk-out, and the start of rattlesnake season. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Olivia Juarez, latinx community organizer at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, and disability advocate Shelby Hintze join Ali to round up the local news they can’t let go of this week. Namely, the U.N. Climate Report, a West High School student walk-out, and the start of rattlesnake season.


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]]> 1516 no Utah’s First Starbucks Employee Union Vote https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A few months ago in Buffalo, New York, the first Starbucks employees in the US voted to unionize their store. Now, that movement has made its way to Utah, where the first Starbucks employees in our state have just filed for a union vote at the Cottonwood Heights location. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Utah’s First Starbucks Employee Union Vote full City Cast Employees at the Cottonwood Heights Starbucks filed for a union vote. A few months ago in Buffalo, New York, the first Starbucks employees in the US voted to unionize their store. Now, that movement has made its way to Utah, where the first Starbucks employees in our state have just filed for a union vote at the Cottonwood Heights location. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. A few months ago in Buffalo, New York, the first Starbucks employees in the US voted to unionize their store. Now, that movement has made its way to Utah, where the first Starbucks employees in our state have just filed for a union vote at the Cottonwood Heights location.


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]]> 1199 no Passing Strange Comes Home to Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ This week, the Salt Lake Acting Company opens the Utah premiere of Passing Strange, a Tony-award-winning musical with an all-Black cast about one artist’s journey of self discovery around the world. The show is rarely produced, and it’s never been produced in Utah - even though it was workshopped here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Passing Strange Comes Home to Utah full City Cast The play hasn't been produced in Utah, even though it was workshopped here. This week, the Salt Lake Acting Company opens the Utah premiere of Passing Strange, a Tony-award-winning musical with an all-Black cast about one artist’s journey of self discovery around the world. The show is rarely produced, and it’s never been produced in Utah - even though it was workshopped here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. This week, the Salt Lake Acting Company opens the Utah premiere of Passing Strange, a Tony-award-winning musical with an all-Black cast about one artist’s journey of self discovery around the world. The show is rarely produced, and it’s never been produced in Utah - even though it was workshopped here.


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]]> 886 no Out Here in the (Parley’s Canyon) Pit https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ahead of a critical vote from the Salt Lake County Council this afternoon, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter Brian Maffly is getting us all up to speed on the Parley’s Canyon Mine project. Later, Ali mentions these photos from @wasatchsnow. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Out Here in the (Parley’s Canyon) Pit full City Cast What's the Parley's Canyon Mine Project? Ahead of a critical vote from the Salt Lake County Council this afternoon, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter Brian Maffly is getting us all up to speed on the Parley’s Canyon Mine project. Later, Ali mentions these photos from @wasatchsnow. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ahead of a critical vote from the Salt Lake County Council this afternoon, Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter Brian Maffly is getting us all up to speed on the Parley’s Canyon Mine project. Later, Ali mentions these photos from @wasatchsnow.


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]]> 1224 no Being a Good Neighbor During Ramadan https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The crescent moon was spotted on Friday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Nora Abu Dan of the Emerald Project joins Ali to create a guide to being a good neighbor when Utah Muslims are fasting from dawn to dusk. Later, Ali references these resources for parents and teachers from the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Being a Good Neighbor During Ramadan full City Cast Thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. The crescent moon was spotted on Friday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Nora Abu Dan of the Emerald Project joins Ali to create a guide to being a good neighbor when Utah Muslims are fasting from dawn to dusk. Later, Ali references these resources for parents and teachers from the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. The crescent moon was spotted on Friday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Nora Abu Dan of the Emerald Project joins Ali to create a guide to being a good neighbor when Utah Muslims are fasting from dawn to dusk. Later, Ali references these resources for parents and teachers from the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.


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]]> 1149 no Salt Lake’s Changing Food-scape https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Salt Lake Tribune’s Utah Eats Reporter, Stefene Russell joins producer Nick Steffens and Ali to discuss Utah’s changing food landscape and what establishments we are sad to see departing and excited to welcome. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Changing Food-scape full City Cast The Salt Lake Tribune’s Utah Eats Reporter, Stefene Russell joins producer Nick Steffens and Ali to discuss Utah’s changing food landscape and what establishments we are sad to see departing and excited to welcome. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Utah Eats Reporter, Stefene Russell joins producer Nick Steffens and Ali to discuss Utah’s changing food landscape and what establishments we are sad to see departing and excited to welcome.


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]]> 1710 no The Fight for Safer Housing Rages On https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali digs into housing insecurity in Salt Lake with Chris Foote, an organizer with Wasatch Tenants United, and Jakey Siolo, case management coordinator at PIK2AR. Later, Ali breaks down this rent assistance program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Fight for Safer Housing Rages On full City Cast Housing insecurity is one of the biggest issues facing SLC Ali digs into housing insecurity in Salt Lake with Chris Foote, an organizer with Wasatch Tenants United, and Jakey Siolo, case management coordinator at PIK2AR. Later, Ali breaks down this rent assistance program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Ali digs into housing insecurity in Salt Lake with Chris Foote, an organizer with Wasatch Tenants United, and Jakey Siolo, case management coordinator at PIK2AR. Later, Ali breaks down this rent assistance program.


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]]> 1058 no We survived Season II of the RHOSLC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Season 3 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake is currently filming right in our backyard. Ali and her friend Eddie Taveras recap some of what went down in Season 2 and what we can learn from this franchise. Later, Ali mentions this directory from the Utah Film Commission. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 We survived Season II of the RHOSLC full City Cast Season 3 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake is currently filming right in our backyard. Ali and her friend Eddie Taveras recap some of what went down in Season 2 and what we can learn from this franchise. Later, Ali mentions this directory from the Utah Film Commission. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Season 3 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake is currently filming right in our backyard. Ali and her friend Eddie Taveras recap some of what went down in Season 2 and what we can learn from this franchise. Later, Ali mentions this directory from the Utah Film Commission.


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]]> 1108 no Our 2022 Avalanche Forecast https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Craig Gordon, a forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center, joins to discuss the unusually high temps and what they mean for avalanche danger. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from KUER. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Our 2022 Avalanche Forecast full City Cast What do unusually high temps mean to avalanche danger? Craig Gordon, a forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center, joins to discuss the unusually high temps and what they mean for avalanche danger. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from KUER. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise. Craig Gordon, a forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center, joins to discuss the unusually high temps and what they mean for avalanche danger. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from KUER.


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]]> 1171 no A Student Responds to H.B. 11 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali talks with Judge Memorial High School Student Body President Kurt McLaughlin about the passage of H.B. 11, a bill that bans young transgender women from playing on the school sports team that aligns with their gender.  Later, Ali references this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune and the Trauma Resiliency Collaborative of Utah’s guide to local resources. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Student Responds to H.B. 11 full City Cast H.B. 11 bans transgender women from playing on the school sports team that aligns with their gender Ali talks with Judge Memorial High School Student Body President Kurt McLaughlin about the passage of H.B. 11, a bill that bans young transgender women from playing on the school sports team that aligns with their gender.  Later, Ali references this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune and the Trauma Resiliency Collaborative of Utah’s guide to local resources. Ali talks with Judge Memorial High School Student Body President Kurt McLaughlin about the passage of H.B. 11, a bill that bans young transgender women from playing on the school sports team that aligns with their gender. 


Later, Ali references this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune and the Trauma Resiliency Collaborative of Utah’s guide to local resources.

]]> 1030 no An Introvert’s Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Happy National Introvert’s Week! Maybe you celebrated by quietly processing some things! Ali is joined by Salt Laker Katie Boué and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill to redefine what it means to be an Introvert and create an Introvert’s guide to Salt Lake. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 An Introvert’s Salt Lake full City Cast Happy National Introvert’s Week! Happy National Introvert’s Week! Maybe you celebrated by quietly processing some things! Ali is joined by Salt Laker Katie Boué and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill to redefine what it means to be an Introvert and create an Introvert’s guide to Salt Lake. Happy National Introvert’s Week! Maybe you celebrated by quietly processing some things! Ali is joined by Salt Laker Katie Boué and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill to redefine what it means to be an Introvert and create an Introvert’s guide to Salt Lake.

]]> 1109 no Listen to This Before You Sign Your Lease https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ A close reading of Utah rental agreements with Marcus Degen, an attorney with the evictions nonprofit People’s Legal Aid. Later, Ali mentions this statement from the Governor. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Listen to This Before You Sign Your Lease full City Cast A close reading of Utah rental agreements with Marcus Degen, an attorney with the evictions nonprofit People’s Legal Aid. Later, Ali mentions this statement from the Governor. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  A close reading of Utah rental agreements with Marcus Degen, an attorney with the evictions nonprofit People’s Legal Aid. Later, Ali mentions this statement from the Governor.


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]]> 1392 no What’s It Take to Unionize in Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Brandon Dew, the president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, talks to Ali about the landscape of labor unions in Salt Lake right now. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 What’s It Take to Unionize in Salt Lake? full City Cast What's the landscape of labor unions now? Brandon Dew, the president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, talks to Ali about the landscape of labor unions in Salt Lake right now. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Brandon Dew, the president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, talks to Ali about the landscape of labor unions in Salt Lake right now. Later, Ali mentions this reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune.


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]]> 893 no A Beginners Guide to Birding Salt Lake https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Recreational birder and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill joins Ali to create a beginners guide to Spring birdwatching in Salt Lake City. Later, Ali mentions the Tracy Aviary Lights Out Salt Lake program and Birds and Brews event. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 A Beginners Guide to Birding Salt Lake full City Cast Recreational birder and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill joins Ali to create a beginners guide to Spring birdwatching in Salt Lake City. Later, Ali mentions the Tracy Aviary Lights Out Salt Lake program and Birds and Brews event. Recreational birder and Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill joins Ali to create a beginners guide to Spring birdwatching in Salt Lake City. Later, Ali mentions the Tracy Aviary Lights Out Salt Lake program and Birds and Brews event.

]]> 999 no How the UT Leg Responded to our Housing Crisis https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali talks with KUER reporter Emily Means what effect newly passed legislation will have on our housing crisis. Later, Ali references this forecast from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 How the UT Leg Responded to our Housing Crisis full City Cast Did the Leg. do enough to address our housing crisis? Ali talks with KUER reporter Emily Means what effect newly passed legislation will have on our housing crisis. Later, Ali references this forecast from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Ali talks with KUER reporter Emily Means what effect newly passed legislation will have on our housing crisis. Later, Ali references this forecast from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

]]> 1122 no 2 Year Quake-aversary https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the 2-year anniversary of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Salt Lake City on March 18, 2020. Ali revisits that moment, and its aftershock, with producer Nick Steffens and community activist Ashley Finley. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 2 Year Quake-aversary full City Cast It’s the 2-year anniversary of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake. It’s the 2-year anniversary of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Salt Lake City on March 18, 2020. Ali revisits that moment, and its aftershock, with producer Nick Steffens and community activist Ashley Finley. It’s the 2-year anniversary of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Salt Lake City on March 18, 2020. Ali revisits that moment, and its aftershock, with producer Nick Steffens and community activist Ashley Finley.

]]> 1313 yes We’ve Got Answers on the Wolverine! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah captured and released its first ever Wolverine last week! Which means hopefully soon we will find out what a wolverine is up to in Utah. Mark Hadley, the Northern Outreach Manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, answers all our questions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 We’ve Got Answers on the Wolverine! full City Cast What was a wolverine up to in Utah? Utah captured and released its first ever Wolverine last week! Which means hopefully soon we will find out what a wolverine is up to in Utah. Mark Hadley, the Northern Outreach Manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, answers all our questions. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Utah captured and released its first ever Wolverine last week! Which means hopefully soon we will find out what a wolverine is up to in Utah. Mark Hadley, the Northern Outreach Manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, answers all our questions.


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]]> 914 no Writers supporting Writers: Navigating SLC’s Creative Community https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ City Cast Salt Lake Newsletter writer Madeline McGill connects with Moudi Hob, a writer, lover, and community organizer. They discuss the power of community in being vulnerable as a writer. Speaking of writers, sign up for our daily newsletter, written by Madeline! Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Writers supporting Writers: Navigating SLC’s Creative Community full City Cast Writing, vulnerability, and the importance of creative community City Cast Salt Lake Newsletter writer Madeline McGill connects with Moudi Hob, a writer, lover, and community organizer. They discuss the power of community in being vulnerable as a writer. Speaking of writers, sign up for our daily newsletter, written by Madeline! City Cast Salt Lake Newsletter writer Madeline McGill connects with Moudi Hob, a writer, lover, and community organizer. They discuss the power of community in being vulnerable as a writer.


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]]> 789 no Clean Slate Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ 1 in 4 Utahns has a criminal record of some kind, The fallout from that can mean lack of access to housing, employment opportunities and more - all things that make moving forward difficult.  Today, Ali talks with Noella Sudbury of Clean Slate Utah about a new law that will automatically clear eligible criminal records for thousands of Utahns.  Here's the webinar mentioned in the show. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Clean Slate Utah full City Cast A new law could clear the criminal records of thousands of Utahns. 1 in 4 Utahns has a criminal record of some kind, The fallout from that can mean lack of access to housing, employment opportunities and more - all things that make moving forward difficult.  Today, Ali talks with Noella Sudbury of Clean Slate Utah about a new law that will automatically clear eligible criminal records for thousands of Utahns.  Here's the webinar mentioned in the show. 1 in 4 Utahns has a criminal record of some kind, The fallout from that can mean lack of access to housing, employment opportunities and more - all things that make moving forward difficult. 


Today, Ali talks with Noella Sudbury of Clean Slate Utah about a new law that will automatically clear eligible criminal records for thousands of Utahns. 

Here's the webinar mentioned in the show.

]]> 631 no Sci Fi Meets Spiritual Traditions at UMFA https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Artists David Rios Ferrera and Denae Shanidiin ask us to contemplate those we’ve lost and those we miss in a new exhibit that merges science fiction and spiritual traditions called Transcending Time and Space. Later, Ali mentions this study and Restoring Ancestral Winds. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Sci Fi Meets Spiritual Traditions at UMFA full City Cast Contemplating those we’ve lost through art Artists David Rios Ferrera and Denae Shanidiin ask us to contemplate those we’ve lost and those we miss in a new exhibit that merges science fiction and spiritual traditions called Transcending Time and Space. Later, Ali mentions this study and Restoring Ancestral Winds. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Artists David Rios Ferrera and Denae Shanidiin ask us to contemplate those we’ve lost and those we miss in a new exhibit that merges science fiction and spiritual traditions called Transcending Time and Space. Later, Ali mentions this study and Restoring Ancestral Winds.


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]]> 922 no Mental Health, Climate Anxiety, and Rent https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by City Cast Salt Lake contributors Shireen Ghorbani and Shelby Hintze. Don't look back. Look forward. Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Mental Health, Climate Anxiety, and Rent full City Cast It's Friday, so we're looking back at the week that was. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by City Cast Salt Lake contributors Shireen Ghorbani and Shelby Hintze. Don't look back. Look forward. Sign up for our daily newsletter here. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by City Cast Salt Lake contributors Shireen Ghorbani and Shelby Hintze.


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]]> 1295 no Democratizing Poetry in SLC (and everywhere) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Poet Jai Hamid Bashir is here and talks to Ali about her poetry, this place, and bees. Plus, she reads a poem for us! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Democratizing Poetry in SLC (and everywhere) full City Cast Poetry should be accessible to everyone. Poet Jai Hamid Bashir is here and talks to Ali about her poetry, this place, and bees. Plus, she reads a poem for us! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Poet Jai Hamid Bashir is here and talks to Ali about her poetry, this place, and bees. Plus, she reads a poem for us!


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]]> 1128 no Coming Soon: Saborrrr! https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Writer and director Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz talks with Ali about his new film Saborrrr!, food traditions, and careful casting. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Coming Soon: Saborrrr! full City Cast Food traditions. Careful casting. And the film Saborrr! Writer and director Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz talks with Ali about his new film Saborrrr!, food traditions, and careful casting. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Writer and director Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz talks with Ali about his new film Saborrrr!, food traditions, and careful casting.


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]]> 1046 Supporting Salt Lake’s Trans Community https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Sue Robbins, a member of Equality Utah's Transgender Advisory Council is here to reflect on the passage and subsequent veto of HB 11, a ban on transgender kids participation in sports, and the lessons we take forward with us. At the end of the show, Ali recommends supporting Gender Bands, Restoring Ancestral Winds, and Project Rainbow Utah.  Have you signed up for our daily newsletter? Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Supporting Salt Lake’s Trans Community full City Cast Lessons from the passage and subsequent veto of a bill that would a ban on transgender kids participation in sports. Sue Robbins, a member of Equality Utah's Transgender Advisory Council is here to reflect on the passage and subsequent veto of HB 11, a ban on transgender kids participation in sports, and the lessons we take forward with us. At the end of the show, Ali recommends supporting Gender Bands, Restoring Ancestral Winds, and Project Rainbow Utah.  Have you signed up for our daily newsletter? Sue Robbins, a member of Equality Utah's Transgender Advisory Council is here to reflect on the passage and subsequent veto of HB 11, a ban on transgender kids participation in sports, and the lessons we take forward with us. At the end of the show, Ali recommends supporting Gender Bands, Restoring Ancestral Winds, and Project Rainbow Utah. 


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]]> 932 no Ground Rules for a More Inclusive Climbing Gym https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill talks with Amelia Howe, a Senior Policy Associate at the American Alpine Club and Cody Kaemmerlin, a Board Member for the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance about how to make Salt Lake’s climbing gyms more inclusive spaces. Climb higher with our daily newsletter. Sign up here. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Ground Rules for a More Inclusive Climbing Gym full City Cast How can we make Salt Lake’s climbing gyms more inclusive spaces. Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill talks with Amelia Howe, a Senior Policy Associate at the American Alpine Club and Cody Kaemmerlin, a Board Member for the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance about how to make Salt Lake’s climbing gyms more inclusive spaces. Climb higher with our daily newsletter. Sign up here. Newsletter Editor Madeline McGill talks with Amelia Howe, a Senior Policy Associate at the American Alpine Club and Cody Kaemmerlin, a Board Member for the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance about how to make Salt Lake’s climbing gyms more inclusive spaces.


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]]> 907 no 20 is Plenty, Drivers Licenses, and Education Bills https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by Utah Education Association president Heidi Matthews and Building Salt Lake Editor Taylor Anderson. Now that we've looked back on the week, let's look forward to the week ahead. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for all the comings and goings around town. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 20 is Plenty, Drivers Licenses, and Education Bills full City Cast It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by Utah Education Association president Heidi Matthews and Building Salt Lake Editor Taylor Anderson. Now that we've looked back on the week, let's look forward to the week ahead. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for all the comings and goings around town. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. This week, Ali is joined by Utah Education Association president Heidi Matthews and Building Salt Lake Editor Taylor Anderson.


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]]> 1499 no A Land Back Project on the Bear River https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho you will reach the site of the Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people of 1863. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back and it’s now a site of restorative healing – both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, the former Chairman of Shoshone Nation, joins Ali to tell the story of this project. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:18:27 -0000 A Land Back Project on the Bear River full City Cast In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought land back, and it’s now a site of restorative healing. If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho you will reach the site of the Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people of 1863. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back and it’s now a site of restorative healing – both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, the former Chairman of Shoshone Nation, joins Ali to tell the story of this project. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho you will reach the site of the Bear River Massacre of Shoshone people of 1863. In 2018, the Shoshone Nation bought the land back and it’s now a site of restorative healing – both ecological and historical. Darren Parry, the former Chairman of Shoshone Nation, joins Ali to tell the story of this project.


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]]> 1091 no Music is a Cure for the Pandemic Blues https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Folk singer Alicia Stockman talks to Ali about writing a pandemic album and the re-opening of Salt Lake music venues. Check out Alicia's new album, These Four Walls. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Music is a Cure for the Pandemic Blues full City Cast Folk singer Alicia Stockman on her new album and getting back on the road. Folk singer Alicia Stockman talks to Ali about writing a pandemic album and the re-opening of Salt Lake music venues. Check out Alicia's new album, These Four Walls. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Folk singer Alicia Stockman talks to Ali about writing a pandemic album and the re-opening of Salt Lake music venues.

Check out Alicia's new album, These Four Walls.

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]]> 1005 no What We Learned From Free Fare Feb https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s the end of Free Fare February, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your frontrunner weekends. Ali talks about lessons learned with Connor Dunstan and Alex Fielder, students at the U who host The Red Line Transit Podcast. All Aboard! Sign up for our daily newsletter here. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 What We Learned From Free Fare Feb full City Cast It’s the end of Free Fare February, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your frontrunner weekends. It’s the end of Free Fare February, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your frontrunner weekends. Ali talks about lessons learned with Connor Dunstan and Alex Fielder, students at the U who host The Red Line Transit Podcast. All Aboard! Sign up for our daily newsletter here. It’s the end of Free Fare February, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your frontrunner weekends. Ali talks about lessons learned with Connor Dunstan and Alex Fielder, students at the U who host The Red Line Transit Podcast.


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]]> 824 no Quiet Streets, 3rd Space, and Salt Lake Below https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ SLC poet RJ Walker contrasts Salt Lake’s manicured streets with Salt Lake below. Our daily newsletter is poetry. Sign up for it here. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Quiet Streets, 3rd Space, and Salt Lake Below full City Cast SLC poet RJ Walker contrasts Salt Lake’s manicured streets with Salt Lake below. SLC poet RJ Walker contrasts Salt Lake’s manicured streets with Salt Lake below. Our daily newsletter is poetry. Sign up for it here. SLC poet RJ Walker contrasts Salt Lake’s manicured streets with Salt Lake below.


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]]> 836 no COVID Testing, Clean Air Bills, and the DABC https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. To do so, Ali is joined by birth-worker and activist Ashley Finley and HEAL Utah’s Policy Associate Alex Veilleux. Want to look forward to the week ahead? Subscribe to our daily, morning newsletter. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 COVID Testing, Clean Air Bills, and the DABC full City Cast We’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. To do so, Ali is joined by birth-worker and activist Ashley Finley and HEAL Utah’s Policy Associate Alex Veilleux. Want to look forward to the week ahead? Subscribe to our daily, morning newsletter. It’s Friday, which means we’re looking back on the week with fun and thoughtful Salt Lakers. To do so, Ali is joined by birth-worker and activist Ashley Finley and HEAL Utah’s Policy Associate Alex Veilleux.


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]]> 1121 no Let Teachers Teach https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Under mounting pressure from state and local governments to legislate race out of their curriculum, how are Salt Lake’s teachers supposed to teach and celebrate Black History Month in peace? Ali connects with Michelle Love-Day, founder of RISE, a virtual academy that teaches Black History to students around the state. City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast; it's a daily newsletter, too. Sign up here. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Let Teachers Teach full City Cast Under mounting scrutiny, how are Salt Lake’s teachers supposed to celebrate Black History Month? Under mounting pressure from state and local governments to legislate race out of their curriculum, how are Salt Lake’s teachers supposed to teach and celebrate Black History Month in peace? Ali connects with Michelle Love-Day, founder of RISE, a virtual academy that teaches Black History to students around the state. City Cast Salt Lake is more than a podcast; it's a daily newsletter, too. Sign up here. Under mounting pressure from state and local governments to legislate race out of their curriculum, how are Salt Lake’s teachers supposed to teach and celebrate Black History Month in peace?

Ali connects with Michelle Love-Day, founder of RISE, a virtual academy that teaches Black History to students around the state.

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]]> 785 no The Elephant in the Room https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s a uniquely Utah phenomenon: Democrats switching their voter affiliation in order to participate in Republican primary elections. Ali talks with lawyer and Strangerville podcast host Eli McCann about why making the switch is growing in popularity. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Elephant in the Room full City Cast It’s a uniquely Utah phenomenon: Democrats switching their affiliation to vote in Republican primary elections It’s a uniquely Utah phenomenon: Democrats switching their voter affiliation in order to participate in Republican primary elections. Ali talks with lawyer and Strangerville podcast host Eli McCann about why making the switch is growing in popularity. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here. It’s a uniquely Utah phenomenon: Democrats switching their voter affiliation in order to participate in Republican primary elections. Ali talks with lawyer and Strangerville podcast host Eli McCann about why making the switch is growing in popularity.


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]]> 901 no Salt Lake’s Secret Garden https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake art critic, curator, and lawyer Scotti Hill joins to discuss the bizarre beauty of Gilgal Sculpture Garden.  Looking for more of Salt Lake's lesser known gems? Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Secret Garden full City Cast Salt Lake art critic, curator, and lawyer Scotti Hill joins to discuss the bizarre beauty of Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Salt Lake art critic, curator, and lawyer Scotti Hill joins to discuss the bizarre beauty of Gilgal Sculpture Garden.  Looking for more of Salt Lake's lesser known gems? Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Salt Lake art critic, curator, and lawyer Scotti Hill joins to discuss the bizarre beauty of Gilgal Sculpture Garden. 


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]]> 883 no Anti-trans Bills, Education Bills, and the Housing Market https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We’re breaking down the stories we can’t let go of this week. Political Commentator Shireen Ghorbani and KUTV’s Education Reporter Chris Jones are here. There's a lot going on in the SLC. Sign up for our daily newsletter to stay on top of it. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Anti-trans Bills, Education Bills, and the Housing Market full City Cast We’re breaking down the stories we can’t let go of this week. We’re breaking down the stories we can’t let go of this week. Political Commentator Shireen Ghorbani and KUTV’s Education Reporter Chris Jones are here. There's a lot going on in the SLC. Sign up for our daily newsletter to stay on top of it. We’re breaking down the stories we can’t let go of this week. Political Commentator Shireen Ghorbani and KUTV’s Education Reporter Chris Jones are here.


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]]> 972 no Should Salt Lake host the 2030 Olympics? (feat. City Cast Denver) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Bree Davies and Paul Karolyi of City Cast Denver join Ali to discuss whether or not the Olympics are a good idea for Salt Lake and why they were rejected by Denver. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Should Salt Lake host the 2030 Olympics? (feat. City Cast Denver) full City Cast Is Salt Lake's bid for the Olympics a good thing, and why did Denver reject them? Bree Davies and Paul Karolyi of City Cast Denver join Ali to discuss whether or not the Olympics are a good idea for Salt Lake and why they were rejected by Denver. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.  Bree Davies and Paul Karolyi of City Cast Denver join Ali to discuss whether or not the Olympics are a good idea for Salt Lake and why they were rejected by Denver.


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]]> 1034 no Hindsight is 2002 (Olympics) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ We’re talking about Salt Lake’s favorite brag: the 2002 Winter Olympics. It’s amazing how much about our city today is the result of the Olympics being held here. It’s also amazing how well our collective memory of ’02 includes more of the grand and less of the scandal. At the time, Salt Lake was able to rehash the absurdity of each year through the annual tradition of Saturday’s Voyeur: a satirical play that gave Utahns the space to laugh and bemoan our political circus. And as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, it’s important to remember that it was perhaps our greatest political circus to date.  Nancy Borgenicht and Allen Nevins, the former writers and show-runners of Saturday’s Voyeur, join Ali to take us on a satirical, musical journey of the Olympics we’ve already had. Go for the Gold. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Hindsight is 2002 (Olympics) full City Cast We’re talking about Salt Lake’s favorite brag: the 2002 Winter Olympics. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s favorite brag: the 2002 Winter Olympics. It’s amazing how much about our city today is the result of the Olympics being held here. It’s also amazing how well our collective memory of ’02 includes more of the grand and less of the scandal. At the time, Salt Lake was able to rehash the absurdity of each year through the annual tradition of Saturday’s Voyeur: a satirical play that gave Utahns the space to laugh and bemoan our political circus. And as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, it’s important to remember that it was perhaps our greatest political circus to date.  Nancy Borgenicht and Allen Nevins, the former writers and show-runners of Saturday’s Voyeur, join Ali to take us on a satirical, musical journey of the Olympics we’ve already had. Go for the Gold. Sign up for our daily newsletter. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s favorite brag: the 2002 Winter Olympics. It’s amazing how much about our city today is the result of the Olympics being held here. It’s also amazing how well our collective memory of ’02 includes more of the grand and less of the scandal.


At the time, Salt Lake was able to rehash the absurdity of each year through the annual tradition of Saturday’s Voyeur: a satirical play that gave Utahns the space to laugh and bemoan our political circus. And as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, it’s important to remember that it was perhaps our greatest political circus to date. 


Nancy Borgenicht and Allen Nevins, the former writers and show-runners of Saturday’s Voyeur, join Ali to take us on a satirical, musical journey of the Olympics we’ve already had.


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]]> 957 no A Little Less Sunshine at the Capitol https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Something strange is brewing at the capitol. A resolution was passed last week that would limit press access to legislators. I called up Bryan Schott for the scoop, as one does. And don’t worry, at the end of the show, we’re gonna let a little light in with a poem from Katherine Indermaur, editor of the Sugar House Review, Start your day with a ray of sunshine. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 A Little Less Sunshine at the Capitol full City Cast Legislators passed a resolution to limit press access at the capitol. Something strange is brewing at the capitol. A resolution was passed last week that would limit press access to legislators. I called up Bryan Schott for the scoop, as one does. And don’t worry, at the end of the show, we’re gonna let a little light in with a poem from Katherine Indermaur, editor of the Sugar House Review, Start your day with a ray of sunshine. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Something strange is brewing at the capitol. A resolution was passed last week that would limit press access to legislators. I called up Bryan Schott for the scoop, as one does.

And don’t worry, at the end of the show, we’re gonna let a little light in with a poem from Katherine Indermaur, editor of the Sugar House Review,


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]]> 634 Salt Lake’s Own Magical Mystery Tour https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Mysticism and magic are integral pieces of Salt Lake’s history – though often overlooked. Ali and RJ Walker, SLC poet and host of Mancy, discuss Salt Lake’s unique relationship with magic. Our daily newsletters are magical. Sign up here, if you haven't already. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Own Magical Mystery Tour full City Cast Mysticism and magic are integral pieces of Salt Lake’s history – though often overlooked. Mysticism and magic are integral pieces of Salt Lake’s history – though often overlooked. Ali and RJ Walker, SLC poet and host of Mancy, discuss Salt Lake’s unique relationship with magic. Our daily newsletters are magical. Sign up here, if you haven't already. Mysticism and magic are integral pieces of Salt Lake’s history – though often overlooked. Ali and RJ Walker, SLC poet and host of Mancy, discuss Salt Lake’s unique relationship with magic.


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]]> 704 no The Perfect Salt Lake Date https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ From the symphony, to dive bars, to walks in the park, SLC is a city for love. The City Cast Salt Lake team share our perfect Salt Lake date nights + read your love letters. Do you love Salt Lake? Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Perfect Salt Lake Date full City Cast The City Cast Salt Lake team share our perfect Salt Lake date nights + read your love letters. From the symphony, to dive bars, to walks in the park, SLC is a city for love. The City Cast Salt Lake team share our perfect Salt Lake date nights + read your love letters. Do you love Salt Lake? Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. From the symphony, to dive bars, to walks in the park, SLC is a city for love. The City Cast Salt Lake team share our perfect Salt Lake date nights + read your love letters.


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]]> 965 no Insecure Vote Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Rebecca Chavez-Houck and Shireen Ghorbani join Ali to make sense of the Secure Vote Utah ballot initiative – a frightening new cause that would erase vote-by-mail in Utah. Want to stay a vocal local? Sign up for our daily newsletter. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Insecure Vote Utah full City Cast The Secure Vote Utah ballot initiative is a frightening new cause that would erase vote-by-mail in Utah. Rebecca Chavez-Houck and Shireen Ghorbani join Ali to make sense of the Secure Vote Utah ballot initiative – a frightening new cause that would erase vote-by-mail in Utah. Want to stay a vocal local? Sign up for our daily newsletter. Rebecca Chavez-Houck and Shireen Ghorbani join Ali to make sense of the Secure Vote Utah ballot initiative – a frightening new cause that would erase vote-by-mail in Utah.


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]]> 655 no The Gerda That Remains https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ At age 61, U of U professor Gerda Saunders was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and she has spent the last decade documenting her battle with the essence of memory. The latest installment in Gerda’s story is a documentary filmed over 6-years, “The Gerda That Remains.” Ali talks to Gerda and filmmaker Kelsie Moore about the film and Gerda’s legacy. Subscribe to the newsletter here. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Gerda That Remains full City Cast Gerda Saunders has spent the last decade documenting her early-onset dementia. At age 61, U of U professor Gerda Saunders was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and she has spent the last decade documenting her battle with the essence of memory. The latest installment in Gerda’s story is a documentary filmed over 6-years, “The Gerda That Remains.” Ali talks to Gerda and filmmaker Kelsie Moore about the film and Gerda’s legacy. Subscribe to the newsletter here. At age 61, U of U professor Gerda Saunders was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and she has spent the last decade documenting her battle with the essence of memory. The latest installment in Gerda’s story is a documentary filmed over 6-years, “The Gerda That Remains.” Ali talks to Gerda and filmmaker Kelsie Moore about the film and Gerda’s legacy.


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]]> 976 no Who is Listening to the Great Salt Lake? https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali talks to Emily Means of KUER about what action state officials are taking to save the Great Salt Lake. Madeline is reporting Salt Lake Love Stories in the newsletter this week. Submit your story of falling in love with a place, an idea, or a person in SLC at saltlake@citycast.fm and subscribe to the newsletter here. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Who is Listening to the Great Salt Lake? full City Cast What action state officials are taking to save the Great Salt Lake? Ali talks to Emily Means of KUER about what action state officials are taking to save the Great Salt Lake. Madeline is reporting Salt Lake Love Stories in the newsletter this week. Submit your story of falling in love with a place, an idea, or a person in SLC at saltlake@citycast.fm and subscribe to the newsletter here. Ali talks to Emily Means of KUER about what action state officials are taking to save the Great Salt Lake.


Madeline is reporting Salt Lake Love Stories in the newsletter this week. Submit your story of falling in love with a place, an idea, or a person in SLC at saltlake@citycast.fm and subscribe to the newsletter here.

]]> 764 no Ski Joring : The Perfect Utah Sport https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Ali went out to the High Star Ranch in Kamas for the 5th Annual Ski Joring Utah competition to chat with the hosts, competitors and spectators of the perfect Utah sport. Quit horsing around: Sign up for our daily newsletter. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Ski Joring : The Perfect Utah Sport full City Cast Ali went out to the High Star Ranch in Kamas for the 5th Annual Ski Joring Utah competition Ali went out to the High Star Ranch in Kamas for the 5th Annual Ski Joring Utah competition to chat with the hosts, competitors and spectators of the perfect Utah sport. Quit horsing around: Sign up for our daily newsletter. Ali went out to the High Star Ranch in Kamas for the 5th Annual Ski Joring Utah competition to chat with the hosts, competitors and spectators of the perfect Utah sport.


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]]> 653 no Land Acknowledgements with Len Necefer https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Dr. Len Necefer, an A+ meme-maker and the founder of NativesOutdoors is here to reflect on the emerging tradition of land acknowledgements. The Natives Outdoors reading list for the outdoor industry is on their website, nativesoutdoors.com, we’ve also put the link in our newsletter. Send your worst, most hilarious, or most awkward stories of dating in SLC to saltlake@citycast.fm or text us at 801-203-0137! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Land Acknowledgements with Len Necefer full City Cast Dr. Len Necefer reflects on the emerging tradition of land acknowledgements Dr. Len Necefer, an A+ meme-maker and the founder of NativesOutdoors is here to reflect on the emerging tradition of land acknowledgements. The Natives Outdoors reading list for the outdoor industry is on their website, nativesoutdoors.com, we’ve also put the link in our newsletter. Send your worst, most hilarious, or most awkward stories of dating in SLC to saltlake@citycast.fm or text us at 801-203-0137! Dr. Len Necefer, an A+ meme-maker and the founder of NativesOutdoors is here to reflect on the emerging tradition of land acknowledgements.


The Natives Outdoors reading list for the outdoor industry is on their website, nativesoutdoors.com, we’ve also put the link in our newsletter.


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]]> 721 no Free Menstrual Products, Period. https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ One in four Utah teens can’t afford period products and Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project is trying to do something about it. Send us your Salt Lake love stories at saltlake@citycast.fm or by calling or texting them to: (801) 203-0137. Want to learn more about Salt Lake's Vocal Locals? Sign up for our daily newsletter. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Free Menstrual Products, Period. full City Cast One in four Utah teens can’t afford period products. One in four Utah teens can’t afford period products and Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project is trying to do something about it. Send us your Salt Lake love stories at saltlake@citycast.fm or by calling or texting them to: (801) 203-0137. Want to learn more about Salt Lake's Vocal Locals? Sign up for our daily newsletter. One in four Utah teens can’t afford period products and Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project is trying to do something about it.


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]]> 815 no The State of Pot in Utah https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Montana just became the newest western state to legalize recreational marijuana and it has us wondering if Utah, with the recent legalization of medicinal, is crawling towards a similar trend?  Ali catches up with two of Salt Lake’s finest public defenders, Grant Miller and Darnell Crandall, about the state of pot in the Utah. Make your voice heard, and take the House GOP Constituent Survey here. And while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter here, Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The State of Pot in Utah full City Cast Salt Lake public defenders Grant Miller and Darnell Crandall weigh-in about the state of pot in Utah, legally speaking. Montana just became the newest western state to legalize recreational marijuana and it has us wondering if Utah, with the recent legalization of medicinal, is crawling towards a similar trend?  Ali catches up with two of Salt Lake’s finest public defenders, Grant Miller and Darnell Crandall, about the state of pot in the Utah. Make your voice heard, and take the House GOP Constituent Survey here. And while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter here, Montana just became the newest western state to legalize recreational marijuana and it has us wondering if Utah, with the recent legalization of medicinal, is crawling towards a similar trend? 


Ali catches up with two of Salt Lake’s finest public defenders, Grant Miller and Darnell Crandall, about the state of pot in the Utah.


Make your voice heard, and take the House GOP Constituent Survey here.

And while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter here,

]]> 1020 no Salt Lake’s Teachers Get an A+ https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Salt Lake’s teachers are giving more than they’re getting right now. We asked John Arthur, Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, how things are going in his 6th Grade classroom and how Salt Lakers can best show up for teachers right now. Questions, ideas, or concerns for Salt Lake City? Leave us an audio note any time, any day by calling (801) 203-0137. Here's your homework: Subscribe to our daily newsletter, if you haven't already. And some extra credit: Follow us on Twitter! @CityCastSLC Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Salt Lake’s Teachers Get an A+ full City Cast Salt Lake’s teachers are giving more than they’re getting right now. Salt Lake’s teachers are giving more than they’re getting right now. We asked John Arthur, Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, how things are going in his 6th Grade classroom and how Salt Lakers can best show up for teachers right now. Questions, ideas, or concerns for Salt Lake City? Leave us an audio note any time, any day by calling (801) 203-0137. Here's your homework: Subscribe to our daily newsletter, if you haven't already. And some extra credit: Follow us on Twitter! @CityCastSLC Salt Lake’s teachers are giving more than they’re getting right now. We asked John Arthur, Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, how things are going in his 6th Grade classroom and how Salt Lakers can best show up for teachers right now.


Questions, ideas, or concerns for Salt Lake City? Leave us an audio note any time, any day by calling (801) 203-0137.


Here's your homework: Subscribe to our daily newsletter, if you haven't already.

And some extra credit: Follow us on Twitter! @CityCastSLC

]]> 1013 What Goes Up Must Come Down(town) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Have you heard the joke that the official bird of Utah is the crane? Just kidding, it’s the California Gull.  But seriously, though, downtown Salt Lake is in a massive construction boom. To Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson, that’s mostly a good thing - but not without its complications. Looking to build your Salt Lake knowhow? Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Sign up here.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 What Goes Up Must Come Down(town) full City Cast Downtown Salt Lake is in a massive construction boom, which is complicated. Have you heard the joke that the official bird of Utah is the crane? Just kidding, it’s the California Gull.  But seriously, though, downtown Salt Lake is in a massive construction boom. To Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson, that’s mostly a good thing - but not without its complications. Looking to build your Salt Lake knowhow? Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Sign up here.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Have you heard the joke that the official bird of Utah is the crane? Just kidding, it’s the California Gull. 


But seriously, though, downtown Salt Lake is in a massive construction boom. To Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson, that’s mostly a good thing - but not without its complications.


Looking to build your Salt Lake knowhow? Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Sign up here. 


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC 

]]> 770 no 75 Reps + 29 Senators = 45 Days https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Buckle up. The Utah Legislature is in session.  Some of the hundreds of bills introduced may make you crazy, while others may make you proud. Either way, the legislative session is a lot to keep track of.  We asked Robert Gherke of the Salt Lake Tribune and Emily Means of KUER and State Street Podcast for some help making heads and tails of the next 45 days.  Want to keep up with the legislative session? Vote yes and sign up for our daily newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 75 Reps + 29 Senators = 45 Days full City Cast Buckle up. The Utah Legislature is in session. Buckle up. The Utah Legislature is in session.  Some of the hundreds of bills introduced may make you crazy, while others may make you proud. Either way, the legislative session is a lot to keep track of.  We asked Robert Gherke of the Salt Lake Tribune and Emily Means of KUER and State Street Podcast for some help making heads and tails of the next 45 days.  Want to keep up with the legislative session? Vote yes and sign up for our daily newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC Buckle up. The Utah Legislature is in session. 


Some of the hundreds of bills introduced may make you crazy, while others may make you proud. Either way, the legislative session is a lot to keep track of. 


We asked Robert Gherke of the Salt Lake Tribune and Emily Means of KUER and State Street Podcast for some help making heads and tails of the next 45 days. 


Want to keep up with the legislative session? Vote yes and sign up for our daily newsletter.


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC

]]> 1353 no The Great Salt Lake Needs Our Help https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The Great Salt Lake is at historically low levels, and that’s a problem for our city’s air quality, economy and ecology. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta catches up with Chandler Rosenburg, co-founder of Save our Great Salt Lake, a coalition organizing for statewide action to preserve our city’s namesake.  Rosenburg is helping organize a virtual rally Saturday, January 15 aimed to encourage the legislature to take action when it meets next week. Stay afloat on news from around the city, salty or otherwise. Sign up for our morning newsletter.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Great Salt Lake Needs Our Help full City Cast Historically low water levels may lead to larger problems. The Great Salt Lake is at historically low levels, and that’s a problem for our city’s air quality, economy and ecology. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta catches up with Chandler Rosenburg, co-founder of Save our Great Salt Lake, a coalition organizing for statewide action to preserve our city’s namesake.  Rosenburg is helping organize a virtual rally Saturday, January 15 aimed to encourage the legislature to take action when it meets next week. Stay afloat on news from around the city, salty or otherwise. Sign up for our morning newsletter.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  The Great Salt Lake is at historically low levels, and that’s a problem for our city’s air quality, economy and ecology. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta catches up with Chandler Rosenburg, co-founder of Save our Great Salt Lake, a coalition organizing for statewide action to preserve our city’s namesake. 

Rosenburg is helping organize a virtual rally Saturday, January 15 aimed to encourage the legislature to take action when it meets next week.


Stay afloat on news from around the city, salty or otherwise. Sign up for our morning newsletter. 


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC 

]]> 799 no 'Home Work' loses its Gaines https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Utah has been called the Fraud Capitol of the United States. We do fraud, Ponzi schemes, and influencing all very well, and the implications across our communities are enormous. Meg Walter, City Cast Contributor and editor-in-chief of The Beehive, joins Ali to talk about the Magnolia Network show 'Home Work' scam story. We can laugh our way through the absurdities, but at the end of the day, it’s not funny. There’s rarely a slow news day in Salt Lake, and we have a morning newsletter to make sure you stay in the loop. Sign up here, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 'Home Work' loses its Gaines full City Cast Magnolia Network show “Home Work” is another example of fraud in Utah. Utah has been called the Fraud Capitol of the United States. We do fraud, Ponzi schemes, and influencing all very well, and the implications across our communities are enormous. Meg Walter, City Cast Contributor and editor-in-chief of The Beehive, joins Ali to talk about the Magnolia Network show 'Home Work' scam story. We can laugh our way through the absurdities, but at the end of the day, it’s not funny. There’s rarely a slow news day in Salt Lake, and we have a morning newsletter to make sure you stay in the loop. Sign up here, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Utah has been called the Fraud Capitol of the United States.

We do fraud, Ponzi schemes, and influencing all very well, and the implications across our communities are enormous. Meg Walter, City Cast Contributor and editor-in-chief of The Beehive, joins Ali to talk about the Magnolia Network show 'Home Work' scam story. We can laugh our way through the absurdities, but at the end of the day, it’s not funny.


There’s rarely a slow news day in Salt Lake, and we have a morning newsletter to make sure you stay in the loop. Sign up here, if you haven’t already. 


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC 

]]> 981 no Punk's Not Dead, It's Hidden https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The 1998 film SLC Punk showed a violent, repressed side to Salt Lake City’s 1980s punk scene. Photographer and author Landon Hale says today’s punk scene is all about community, inclusivity, and more than music. Hale captures Salt Lake’s punk culture in his new book Punk’s Not Dead, It’s Hidden.  Click here to learn more about Hale's book and the Salt Lake punk scene.  Want to keep your ears ringing with news about Salt Lake's music and arts scene? Sign up for our daily newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Punk's Not Dead, It's Hidden full City Cast Photographer and author Landon Hale explores the modern SLC Punk scene is his new book. The 1998 film SLC Punk showed a violent, repressed side to Salt Lake City’s 1980s punk scene. Photographer and author Landon Hale says today’s punk scene is all about community, inclusivity, and more than music. Hale captures Salt Lake’s punk culture in his new book Punk’s Not Dead, It’s Hidden.  Click here to learn more about Hale's book and the Salt Lake punk scene.  Want to keep your ears ringing with news about Salt Lake's music and arts scene? Sign up for our daily newsletter. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  The 1998 film SLC Punk showed a violent, repressed side to Salt Lake City’s 1980s punk scene. Photographer and author Landon Hale says today’s punk scene is all about community, inclusivity, and more than music. Hale captures Salt Lake’s punk culture in his new book Punk’s Not Dead, It’s Hidden. 


Click here to learn more about Hale's book and the Salt Lake punk scene. 


Want to keep your ears ringing with news about Salt Lake's music and arts scene? Sign up for our daily newsletter.


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC 

]]> 667 no Days of ’47 (Negotiations) https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ Tons of snow last week brought Salt Lake’s snowpack up to 108%, and our resorts were slammed with holiday traffic. Ali Vallarta catches up with Lee Moriarty and Patrick Murphy – Business Managers from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association. Their union is in its 47th bargaining session with Vail Resorts, and they told Ali they don’t want to strike, they just want a living wage. Want to be the first to know how the negotiations go? Sign up for our daily newsletter, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Days of ’47 (Negotiations) full City Cast Park City Ski Patrollers enter contract negotiations with Vail Resorts...for the 47th time. Tons of snow last week brought Salt Lake’s snowpack up to 108%, and our resorts were slammed with holiday traffic. Ali Vallarta catches up with Lee Moriarty and Patrick Murphy – Business Managers from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association. Their union is in its 47th bargaining session with Vail Resorts, and they told Ali they don’t want to strike, they just want a living wage. Want to be the first to know how the negotiations go? Sign up for our daily newsletter, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC  Tons of snow last week brought Salt Lake’s snowpack up to 108%, and our resorts were slammed with holiday traffic. Ali Vallarta catches up with Lee Moriarty and Patrick Murphy – Business Managers from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association. Their union is in its 47th bargaining session with Vail Resorts, and they told Ali they don’t want to strike, they just want a living wage.


Want to be the first to know how the negotiations go? Sign up for our daily newsletter, if you haven’t already. 


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC 

]]> 803 no Utah, The Rose Bowl, and the Number 22 https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ The University of Utah football team has dealt with tragedy this past year. Star running back Ty Jordan died of a gunshot wound last Christmas and his high school friend and Utah teammate, Aaron Lowe, was killed at a house party in Salt Lake this year. On New Years Day, the University of Utah football team will make its first-ever Rose Bowl appearance. We spoke to reporter Michelle Bodkin of Ute Zone to discuss the game and how this historic season will be defined by more than wins and losses. For more news on and off the field, sign up for our morning newsletter.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Utah, The Rose Bowl, and the Number 22 full City Cast The University of Utah football team is Rose Bowl bound. The University of Utah football team has dealt with tragedy this past year. Star running back Ty Jordan died of a gunshot wound last Christmas and his high school friend and Utah teammate, Aaron Lowe, was killed at a house party in Salt Lake this year. On New Years Day, the University of Utah football team will make its first-ever Rose Bowl appearance. We spoke to reporter Michelle Bodkin of Ute Zone to discuss the game and how this historic season will be defined by more than wins and losses. For more news on and off the field, sign up for our morning newsletter.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC The University of Utah football team has dealt with tragedy this past year. Star running back Ty Jordan died of a gunshot wound last Christmas and his high school friend and Utah teammate, Aaron Lowe, was killed at a house party in Salt Lake this year.

On New Years Day, the University of Utah football team will make its first-ever Rose Bowl appearance. We spoke to reporter Michelle Bodkin of Ute Zone to discuss the game and how this historic season will be defined by more than wins and losses.


For more news on and off the field, sign up for our morning newsletter. 

We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC

]]> 568 no A Quick Guide to Last Minute Local Gifts https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ If you’re a last-minute gift shopper, we’re here for you. The City Cast Salt Lake team hit the streets in search of local gifts for under $20. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter writer Madeline McGill, and lead producer Nick Steffens share their favorite finds.  We visited these shops: The King’s English, Millcreek Gardens, Hatch Family Chocolates, Jack Mormon Coffee, and Clever Octopus.  What’s your favorite local SLC shop? Share it with us, and we’ll share it with all of you in our morning newsletter. Sign up here, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 A Quick Guide to Last Minute Local Gifts full City Cast The City Cast Salt Lake team hit the streets in search of local gifts for under $20. If you’re a last-minute gift shopper, we’re here for you. The City Cast Salt Lake team hit the streets in search of local gifts for under $20. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter writer Madeline McGill, and lead producer Nick Steffens share their favorite finds.  We visited these shops: The King’s English, Millcreek Gardens, Hatch Family Chocolates, Jack Mormon Coffee, and Clever Octopus.  What’s your favorite local SLC shop? Share it with us, and we’ll share it with all of you in our morning newsletter. Sign up here, if you haven’t already.  We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC If you’re a last-minute gift shopper, we’re here for you. The City Cast Salt Lake team hit the streets in search of local gifts for under $20. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter writer Madeline McGill, and lead producer Nick Steffens share their favorite finds. 


We visited these shops: The King’s English, Millcreek Gardens, Hatch Family Chocolates, Jack Mormon Coffee, and Clever Octopus. 


What’s your favorite local SLC shop? Share it with us, and we’ll share it with all of you in our morning newsletter. Sign up here, if you haven’t already. 


We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastSLC

]]> 672 no Utah’s “Dirty” Drink Gets National Attention https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ It’s as quintessentially Utah as fry sauce: Soda shops on seemingly every corner selling “dirty” beverages - or basic soda with any number of flavor combos added. The New York Times recently reported that this sugary secret is out, and dirty soda shops are expanding across the country. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta chats with Meg Walter - City Cast Contributor, editor of The Beehive, and host of Hive Mind podcast - about the beverage’s place in Utah culture.  Got a dirty drink combo you want to share? Tweet us at @CityCastSLC Thirsty for more SLC news? Subscribe to our morning newsletter Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Utah’s “Dirty” Drink Gets National Attention full City Cast Soda shops are as quintessentially Utah as fry sauce. It’s as quintessentially Utah as fry sauce: Soda shops on seemingly every corner selling “dirty” beverages - or basic soda with any number of flavor combos added. The New York Times recently reported that this sugary secret is out, and dirty soda shops are expanding across the country. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta chats with Meg Walter - City Cast Contributor, editor of The Beehive, and host of Hive Mind podcast - about the beverage’s place in Utah culture.  Got a dirty drink combo you want to share? Tweet us at @CityCastSLC Thirsty for more SLC news? Subscribe to our morning newsletter It’s as quintessentially Utah as fry sauce: Soda shops on seemingly every corner selling “dirty” beverages - or basic soda with any number of flavor combos added. The New York Times recently reported that this sugary secret is out, and dirty soda shops are expanding across the country. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta chats with Meg Walter - City Cast Contributor, editor of The Beehive, and host of Hive Mind podcast - about the beverage’s place in Utah culture. 


Got a dirty drink combo you want to share? Tweet us at @CityCastSLC

Thirsty for more SLC news? Subscribe to our morning newsletter

]]> 672 no Downtown Salt Lake and the “New Normal” https://saltlake.citycast.fm/ After a year and a half of staying home, curfews, and other precautions, downtown Salt Lake City seems vibrant to City Cast Host Ali Vallarta. She asks Jacob Hall of Alibi Bar and Place and Surya Bastakati of Himalayan Kitchen if things are going as well for downtown business owners as it may seem to customers.  Want more Salt Lake news? Make sure to subscribe to our morning newsletter. Oh…and we’re also on Twitter!  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Downtown Salt Lake and the “New Normal” full City Cast How are downtown Salt Lake businesses really doing? After a year and a half of staying home, curfews, and other precautions, downtown Salt Lake City seems vibrant to City Cast Host Ali Vallarta. She asks Jacob Hall of Alibi Bar and Place and Surya Bastakati of Himalayan Kitchen if things are going as well for downtown business owners as it may seem to customers.  Want more Salt Lake news? Make sure to subscribe to our morning newsletter. Oh…and we’re also on Twitter!  After a year and a half of staying home, curfews, and other precautions, downtown Salt Lake City seems vibrant to City Cast Host Ali Vallarta. She asks Jacob Hall of Alibi Bar and Place and Surya Bastakati of Himalayan Kitchen if things are going as well for downtown business owners as it may seem to customers. 


Want more Salt Lake news? Make sure to subscribe to our morning newsletter.

Oh…and we’re also on Twitter! 

]]> 720 no Join the Salt Lake Conversation Join host Ali Vallarta for a conversation on the issues that matter most to SLC. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0000 Join the Salt Lake Conversation trailer City Cast Join host Ali Vallarta for a conversation on the issues that matter most to SLC. Join host Ali Vallarta for a conversation on the issues that matter most to SLC. Join host Ali Vallarta for a conversation on the issues that matter most to SLC.

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