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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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16:13

Shooting at SLC’s ‘No Kings’ Protest. Here’s What We...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/16

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

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40:10

New SLCo Council Member, Bees Struggle in the ’Burbs,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/13

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

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24:54

The Four Best Summer 2025 Festivals in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/12

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

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24:19

How Growth Imploded Utah's Biggest School District

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/11

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

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38:48

Restaurants for Dads, Why Utah Loves Chains, New...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/10

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

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27:10

Getting SLC to a Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Policy

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/09

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

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35:09

Supreme Court Win for Utah Oil, Nuclear Startups,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/06

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]

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22:14

A Utah Drag Queen’s Guide To Pride Month 2025

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/05

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

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16:45

Are You Falling For This Concert Ticket Scam?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/04

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

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38:23

Starter Condos,‘Mountainhead’ Debrief, Pride Month...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/03

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

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20:13

Why Won't Utah Arrest Fugitive Ammon Bundy?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/06/02

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

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38:11

SLC Policing Changes? Double Decker Tour Bus, Park...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/30

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

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27:19

Your Guide to June 2025 in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/29

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

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19:06

Did Salt Lake Save the Wrong Bee?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/28

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

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29:28

A Guide to Fixing Things in Your SLC Neighborhood

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/27

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

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32:36

The Julia Reagan Billboard Debate, Permanent Farmers...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/23

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

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31:44

What Could Go at the Old Dunkin’ Donuts on 400 South?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/22

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

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20:55

Is Historic Preservation a Tool for NIMBYs or...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/21

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

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34:46

2034 Olympics Wishlist, Utah Republican Infighting,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/20

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]

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27:15

‘Secret Lives’ and What It Means To Be a Modern Mormon

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/05/19

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

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