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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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29:00

What Should a City Be Responsible For?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/09/09

There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley. Plus, what ideas does Millcreek have to offer? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at

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29:39

Emergency Jordan River Trail Closure, New GSL Water,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/09/06

The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert. Resources and references: Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt

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28:08

How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/09/05

Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake neighborhoods.Check out Tamarra’s series on the LDS/non-LDS divide. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to

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31:04

Electric Bill Hikes, Greek Town Opportunities, Local...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/09/04

Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers. Resources and references: As SLC looks to revitalize Japantown, the question arises: What about Greek Town? [Salt Lake Tribune] How We Get Japantown Back [City Cast Salt

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26:52

Your Guide to September in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/09/03

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. September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the month, from maximizing your time outdoors, to trying a new wine bar, and dancing at the symphony. Plus, if you head to one of the Bees’ final baseball

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33:29

Who’s To Blame for Homeless Plans? New E-Bike...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/30

The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue. Resources and references: As winter looms and homeless shelter capacity strains, Utah leaders ask: Will we be ready? [Utah News Dispatch] South Salt Lake officials

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26:10

The Best Game Day Experiences in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/29

College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on what’s missing from the scene, and share stadium recs — so you, too, can enjoy all Sports Lake City has to offer.Consider becoming a founding member of

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26:30

Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/28

It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping. Watch Utah’s “Stand for our Land” ad. Consider becoming a founding

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30:47

Losing Money to Gain a Hospital, Pandemic School...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/27

Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring. Resources and references: City Council nears vote on upzone of Sears Block for IHC [Building Salt Lake] Four years in, Utah students still fall short of pre-pandemic proficiency

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26:42

Sundance’s Identity Crisis

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/26

The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. This episode originally aired on May 8, 2024. Consider

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37:02

Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/23

The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion.Resources and references: Watch the RHOSLC season five trailer. Get tickets to CatVideoFest at The Broadway. Get tickets to the Jimmy Buffett memorial

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23:15

‘Let’s Get To Work’: Ballpark Still Needs a Plan

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/22

The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of the neighborhood hangs in limbo.Resources and references: What's NEXT for Smith's Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. [City Cast Salt Lake] Request

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25:51

Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/21

The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable housing crisis.This episode originally aired on April 8, 2024. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to

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33:20

Will the Legislature Fight Back? 6.7 Magnitude...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/20

The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner.Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in Best of Utah Will

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23:22

Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/19

As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them. Resources and references: Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to removal of Utah food sales tax [KSL TV] Consider becoming a founding member of

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32:22

Gubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/16

Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.” Resources and references: A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah’s oldest public high school urgently needs upgrades — and could see a complete rebuild [Salt Lake Tribune] The Case for (and

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26:41

If Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/15

Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home. Resources and references: Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite [City Cast Salt

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22:14

How Living Near Mountains Makes Us Smarter

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/14

The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years

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31:22

Last Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/13

The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre.Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the best

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20:02

Utah's Execution, According to an Eyewitness

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/12

Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah. Read Jessica Miller’s reporting on the Honie execution. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support

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