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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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24:10

'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/03/29

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

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36:30

SLC Restricts ICE, More Sugar House Construction, $5...

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2026/03/27

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

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19:08

Distinctly SLC Allergies (And Solutions!)

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2026/03/26

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

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28:57

The Politics of Gen Z Utahns

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2026/03/25

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

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33:29

Utah’s Bachelorette Canned, Fleet Block Amenities,...

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2026/03/24

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

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25:47

Vegas Agrees on Water. Why Can’t Utahns?

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2026/03/23

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

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25:48

'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel...

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2026/03/22

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

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42:37

Cox on ICE Facility, Summer Camp Recs, Should the...

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2026/03/20

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

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31:10

5 Ideas To Improve Life for Utah Women

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2026/03/19

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

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31:52

It’s 80 Degrees in March. Here’s How To Make the Most...

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2026/03/18

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

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35:17

ICE Buys SLC Warehouse, Heatwave Coming, Cream Cheese...

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2026/03/17

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

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32:04

A New Era for Park City

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2026/03/16

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

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29:24

‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold...

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2026/03/15

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

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41:22

Congressional Races Heat Up, Great Salt Lake...

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2026/03/13

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

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33:29

Why Salt Lake City is a Leo

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2026/03/12

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

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36:36

What Lawmakers Did About Gas Prices, Housing, and SLC...

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2026/03/11

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

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35:07

What Lawmakers Did About Liquor Laws, Voting, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/03/10

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

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34:11

Why Kouri Richins’ Murder Trial Has Everyone Watching

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/03/09

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

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32:31

'Your City Could Be Better': Utah's Controversial...

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2026/03/08

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

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39:54

Homicides Shock Southern Utah, $130M Prison...

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2026/03/06

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

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