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City Cast Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas is an an award-winning daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too. Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown

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23:44

Can the Legislature Actually Get Bills Passed This Year?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/01/06

Nevada’s citizen legislators are getting ready for a new session in February. How will their decisions impact Las Vegas? And will they be able to work with the governor after a contentious election cycle? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Nevada Independent reporter Tabitha Mueller about what’s up ahead for the 2025 season of the Nevada Legislature, which bills and legislators to watch, and how our inner politics could play out during this session. Read more from Tabitha Mueller and the Nevada

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34:38

Cybertruck Explosion Update, Gov. Lombardo vs. CCSD,...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/01/03

Welcome to 2025 Las Vegas. Today, you’ll hear a round up of the biggest stories and developments that will impact Las Vegas this year. But first, authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in front of the Trump International Hotel on Wednesday morning, leaving one dead and seven injured. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess to share the latest updates and more. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email

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27:33

Your Guide to January 2025 in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/01/02

Happy New Year Las Vegas! To kick off the first month of 2025, we’ve got your guide to the can’t miss events, experiences, and food in the valley, from an inside look at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo to tips on visiting the Nellis Auction House’s new outlet. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by local artist Vogue Robinson to share restaurant openings, day trip ideas, and more ideas for your January in Las Vegas. If you want to hear a behind the scenes look at how the Vegas Golden

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22:53

Was the Las Vegas Monorail Ever Cool?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/30

These days the Las Vegas Monorail is a side-eyed 90s relic for convention-goers at its best; and the butt of jokes plus a symbol of our crushed public transit dreams at its worst. So how did it get here, and what derailed our mono-future? Find out in this episode featuring co-host Sarah Lohman in conversation with writer and monorail enthusiast Eric Duran-Valle about the system’s surprising Disney connection, the issues that plagued it, and why locals should still give the monorail a chance

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23:57

Where to Find the Best Tacos in Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/26

From all of us here at City Cast Las Vegas, we hope that you had a great day yesterday and every day. We also believe that every day is a great day for a taco! We have so many amazing spots throughout the city that we sat down for a conversation earlier this year with taco enthusiasts Justin Favela and Brent Holmes to hear about their favorite tacos around Las Vegas, from cheesy, drippy quesabirria to crunchy, crisp fish tacos.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us

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24:36

Secret Strip Spots to Visit this Holiday Season

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/23

The holidays have a way of bringing us together… on the Strip! Whether you’ve got family in town, or are a visitor yourself, you’re probably spending more time there than usual and might be in need of some more unusual activities. We’ve got you covered and are revisiting one of our most popular episodes with co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess, as they spill their favorite hidden gems from around the Strip—from little-known historical oddities to

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35:27

No More Resort Fees?! Plus Neighbors Fight...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/20

It’s the last Friday News Roundup of 2024, and we’re bringing it home with some interesting news to share with your friends at holiday parties. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman and interim executive producer Layla Muhammad chat about the FTC’s new law for Las Vegas businesses to be clear about junk fees, East Las Vegas residents debating over a transitional housing project in their neighborhood, and an end to casino resort Whiskey Pete’s 47-year run in Primm.Mentioned: Our Badlands episode

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21:54

The Best Meals We Had in Las Vegas This Year

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/19

It’s tough to eat your way through a city, but Las Vegas is a true foodie town, so we have to try. Co-host Sarah Lohman chats with Giselle D’Souza, founder of Nothing to Do LV EATS, about what her must-try spots were this year — from new restaurants to spots still lingering on our long to-do list that we finally got to this year. Also, breakfast and lunch favorites, dining gems in casinos, and what we think might be the 2024 theme was for Las Vegas restaurants. Learn more about the sponsors of this

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30:12

How a Golf Course Became the Largest Affordable...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/18

Recently, the Desert Pines Redevelopment Project, an affordable housing project on the former East Las Vegas golf course that will be the largest in state history, was approved with funding by the State Infrastructure Bank. To explain how this project will impact Las Vegas, State Treasurer Zach Conine joins co-host Dayvid Figler to break down their office’s approach to Nevada’s housing crisis. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Soulbelly Enchant Las Vegas Nevada

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25:36

Was Justice Served in Judge Attack? Plus Other 2024...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/17

Whatever happened with that one news story from six months ago? In the interest of continuity, we’re going to follow up on some of the biggest headlines we’ve talked about this year. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with KTNV Channel 13 senior news reporter Jaewon Jung and Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess to discuss the sentencing of the man who leaped the bench to go after his judge, the trials of Kevin Menon and Tupac Shakur, and another twist on the story of Lundy Elementary School

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26:52

The 2024 Naughty and Nice List - Celebrities,...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/16

Our Naughty and Nice list has returned for its third season! Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman talk to Kip Kelly, the Beverly Theater’s Chief Experience officer, and pick 2024’s honorees for naughty and nice Las Vegas celebrities, politicians, and food and beverage vendors. We love our city and we’ve got feelings.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Enchant Las Vegas Soul Belly Nevada Ballet Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at

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37:04

Why Coach Odom Left UNLV, Justice for Reba the...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/13

We made it to Friday, and the news this week gave us a lot of interesting conversation fodder. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman welcome back List.Vegas editor Andrew Kiraly to talk about why UNLV football coach Barry Odom is leaving Las Vegas so soon, the newest twists in the sad case of Reba the Bulldog, and Nevada finally cleaning up its many long-abandoned, weird mines.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas Want to get in

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26:49

The Best Holiday Pop-Ups in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/12

There’s a lot to see and taste this season — from a waffle speakeasy to elaborate prefix dinners — and we want to make sure you get the best possible Vegas holiday pop-up experience. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess about what special events are particularly worth catching, which bars have the best decorations, and where you can grab some extra presents while soaking up that festive spirit. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode: Enchant Las

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26:14

Reviewing Our 2024 Bingo Cards: What We Got Right

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/11

You can’t say Las Vegas doesn’t know its bingo. We made a lot of predictions about what would happen in our city this year, and the results . . . well, they won’t shock you, but some of them ended up being pretty funny. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with local artist Brent Holmes to talk A’s stadium, Elon Musk, local landmarks, what we got right, and where we were way off.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 11th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las

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22:19

How To Do Hot Springs Season Right in Nevada

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/10

The winter season calls for some next-level winding down, and nothing does that quite like a trip to the hot springs. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks to Terri Galura-Chiong of Savor Sin City on Instagram about what to do when hitting the local hot springs, including nearby hikes, and what to pack, and why this is a good time of year to get out there. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on

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24:07

Why The Strip Isn’t In Las Vegas, Explained

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/09

When someone says they’re from Las Vegas, where do they specifically mean? The majority of the Valley lives in one of the adjacent municipalities or unincorporated Clark County. So how did we get this weird patchwork of townships and jurisdictions, and how did it set up the city and the county for their many tensions today? We’re sharing our notes in this re-airing of a popular episode — co-host Dayvid Figler talks to UNLV history professor Michael Green about the last century of Las Vegas and Clark

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35:02

Neighborhoods Battle Internet Project, Deadly Road...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/06

A lot of woe on those roads in this week’s Friday News Roundup. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler welcome back Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to discuss a fiberoptics project that’s been causing issues for residents, the recent rash of road rage incidents in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow’s open-ended Las Vegas residency and which octogenarians we want to come to town. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 6th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at

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24:18

An Inside Look at the Oldest Dive Bars in Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/05

If you want to connect with a bygone era of Las Vegas, there’s no better hang than the old-school dive bars. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler toured the five oldest dive bars in Las Vegas with other members of the City Cast team and came back with some notes. Hear our stories from the night, meet the friends we made along the way, revel at the extremely low cost of beverages, and learn what makes these spaces truly divey. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 5th

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22:49

What Trump's Immigration Policy Could Mean for Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/04

The incoming presidential administration led a campaign that promised mass deportations. As the nation’s leader in mixed-status families, what does that mean for the portion of Las Vegas immigrants still working on their U.S. citizenship? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Michael Kagan, law professor and director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic, about how the current and possible future of immigration policy will impact everyone living in Las Vegas, and what residents can do to be prepared. Learn

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20:54

Join Vegas Entertainers in Giving Back This Holiday...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/12/03

Today is Giving Tuesday! It can be overwhelming to figure out who you want to support with the hundreds of local charities in Las Vegas. To help take the stress out of the equation, co-host Sarah Lohman sat down with Mark Shunock, creator of Mondays Dark, a variety show that has helped over 200 local charities. Mark explains how his team approaches charitable giving, involving the community with Mondays Dark, and where to look if you want to give back. Mondays Dark is celebrating its 11th

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