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City Cast Salt Lake

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.

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45:03

Anti-Immigrant Legislation, Mormon Wives Are Back,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/20

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

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25:53

Who To Complain to About Your Neighborhood Issues

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/19

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

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37:51

Get Earthquake-Ready, Most Neighborly City, Adopt...

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2026/02/18

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

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39:43

Skiing for Newbies, Burrito Recs, Resort Deals

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/17

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

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33:05

How Salt Lake Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/14

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

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47:56

Cox’s Bad Olympic Take, Decriminalizing Weed, $10...

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2026/02/13

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

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30:36

What 700 Utah Lawyers Are Mad About

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/12

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

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31:21

Small Lake City Dating Stories 2026

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/11

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

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40:38

Did You Sign Prop 4 Repeal by Accident? Valentine’s...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/10

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.

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37:48

Utah’s Most Powerful Lobbyists

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2026/02/09

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

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43:57

Malört in Utah, SLC Bike Lanes Targeted, Olympic...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/06

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

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25:03

It’s Shorts Weather in February. How Freaked Out...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/05

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

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27:44

Meet Utah’s Newest Political Party

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/04

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

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45:21

Homelessness Update, Food Oscars, Odd Lots Market

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/03

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

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29:04

Your Guide to February 2026 in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/02/02

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

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46:01

Pray For Snow, Big Elections Bill, Rally for the Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/01/30

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]

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20:47

What You Didn’t Know About Park City

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/01/29

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

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30:21

Big Projects Coming to Downtown SLC

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/01/28

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

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38:32

Cox Waffles on ICE, Sundance Ticket Mess, Kimchi &...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/01/27

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

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25:40

How Vail Ruined Skiing

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/01/26

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

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