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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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20:17

Utah & Robert Redford: A Love Story

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/18

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

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25:00

Best Local Hikes for Early Fall Foliage

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/17

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

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41:38

Cox's 'Praying It Wouldn't Be One of Us' Speech,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/16

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

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28:25

Gotta Pee in SLC? More Public Bathrooms Are Coming.

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/15

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

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40:07

How Utah Feels After Charlie Kirk, COVID Vaccines,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/12

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

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24:44

Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah. Where Do We Go From Here?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/11

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

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30:09

How to Actually Make Utah Better for Women

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/10

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

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34:30

Love Club Fiasco, ICE Partner City, Cat Rescue

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/09

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

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24:08

Unpopular Solutions to SLC’s Housing Market

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/08

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

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35:00

Huge Homeless Campus in SLC, New Wilderness Fight,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/05

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

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23:03

How High Is Your Great Salt Lake Panic?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/04

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

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32:09

No Friday Execution, U of U Parking Idea, Library...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/03

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

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34:53

Your Guide to September 2025 in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/09/02

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

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36:55

No More I-15 Expansion, LDS Women Go Sleeveless, Thai...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/29

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

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23:02

Where Salt Lakers Are Lining Up to Shop

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/28

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

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25:16

Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/27

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

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36:31

Dog Parks & Patios, Cutest Pets for Adoption, New...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/26

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

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28:04

Utah ‘Solved’ Homelessness in 2015. What Happened?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/25

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

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35:24

Everybody Hates Live Nation, Utah Rankings for Women,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/22

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

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18:24

Did Utahns Pioneer Supplement Culture?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/08/21

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

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