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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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33:47

320K Signatures vs. #1 Economy, 'Minecraft' Chicken...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/18

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

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23:21

Can SLC Ride Out the Next Massive Earthquake?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/17

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

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25:59

A Big Idea for Salt Lake’s Nightlife

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/16

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

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44:42

Why Four SLC Restaurants Closed, Gaga for COSMICA,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/15

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

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19:20

Hate Paying Taxes? Let’s Get Hyped.

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/14

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

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31:12

Could Tariffs Save Great Salt Lake? Noisy Neighbors,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/11

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

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24:16

How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/10

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

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26:07

A Realtor’s Case Against Home Buying in SLC

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/09

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

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43:25

RFK Jr. and Bernie Visit, $300M for Parking, Central...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/08

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

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27:42

LDS Men and the Manosphere

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/07

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

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36:52

SLCo Sundance Revenge, Public Bathroom Dreams, Best...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/04

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

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21:31

Could Birth Control Get More Expensive in Utah?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/03

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

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27:18

Your Guide to April 2025 in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/02

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

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38:53

Utah's Newest Laws, ‘Ruby Franke Rule,’ a Must-Have...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/04/01

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

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26:53

The Wildest Salt Lake Projects You’ve Never Heard Of

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/31

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

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40:19

Why Utah Lost Sundance to Boulder

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/28

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

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23:02

What Do SLC’s Landscapes Do to Our Brains?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/27

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

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26:55

What $50 Gets You at the Farmers Market

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/26

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,

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41:46

Lawmakers Punishing SLC, Dancing for Lunch Dollars,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/25

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

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16:58

Why Are So Many University Presidents Leaving?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/03/24

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

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