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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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25:11

Why Aren’t Brothels Legal in Clark County?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/12

Nevada is the only state with legal prostitution — but only in certain counties. So why doesn’t Clark County, home to Sin City, have legal brothels? With prostitution arrests in the news again, we’re bringing back a conversation co-host Dayvid Figler had with UNLV sociology professor Barb Brents. They talk about why Clark County has held out against both decriminalizing prostitution and legalizing brothels, and what it would take to change those policies.Want to get in touch? Follow us

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23:16

The Rocky History of Pride in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/11

As the nation celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the city of Las Vegas holds off on throwing its Pride parade until October. While it might be obvious that the heat is a factor, there is also the surprising history of how Las Vegas struggled to become a queer-friendly city. Historian Dennis McBride is known as being the keeper of Las Vegas’s gay history. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with the lifelong Nevadan (born in Boulder City) to discuss the rocky history of Vegas’ acceptance of our LGBTQ+

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23:30

Why Speed Dating Is on the Rise in Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/10

The general consensus about dating in Las Vegas seems to be: Yes, it sucks everywhere, but it’s even worse in our tourist-clogged town. Could speed dating, the newest trend in romance, be the answer? Co-host Sarah Lohman recently went to three speed dating events in Las Vegas to find out. She sits down with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson to talk about app fatigue, how the speed dating events of today incorporate technology, and what to look for in your next in-person dating event.Speed dating

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32:32

An Airbnb Owner’s Massive Fine, the Absentee CCSD...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/07

Short-term rentals are hardly a settled matter in the Valley: This week, a disgruntled homeowner sued the City of Las Vegas, claiming the $180k in fines levied against him for operating an illegal Airbnb were excessive and unconstitutional. But what’s really at the heart of this case? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus to discuss. Next, the team tackles the unusual case of CCSD Trustee Katie Williams who might be violating the law by

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20:17

Why Grocery Store Dining Is Underrated

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/06

Most households stock their refrigerators and cupboards with items from a grocery store, but did you know you can also dine where you shop?! While we love new restaurants in this city, dining in at a grocery store can be an underrated way to save money while getting a great meal. We are bringing back this conversation with writer and City Cast contributor Brent Holmes, who tells co-host Dayvid Figler why grocery store dining is for everyone and shares the best meals from around the valley.We

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21:37

Is ‘The Hangover’ Still Relevant 15 Years Later?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/05

Today is the 15th anniversary of ‘The Hangover’s’ theatrical release. It made history as the highest-grossing R-rated comedy and arguably the most successful movie about Las Vegas. ‘The Hangover’ follows a group of friends in town for a bachelor party — chaos ensues when they wake up to a missing groom and destroyed hotel room with no memory of what happened. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with movie maven David Rosen from the Piecing It Together podcast to talk about the film’s impact and if it

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24:46

Does Summerlin Deserve Its Reputation?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/04

Whether you’ve grown up in Vegas or just moved here, you probably know Summerlin as the bougie part of town with abundant public spaces and scenic views. Residents in other parts of the valley can sometimes feel animosity towards Summerlin because it just seems to receive more resources than other parts of the city — but is that fair? Historian Geoff Schumacher, VP of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum, and our resident Summerlin local, executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, join co-host Sarah

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25:38

Why the Badlands Battle Has Raged for 20 Years

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/06/03

The City of Las Vegas has been involved in heated litigation over the Badlands Golf Course for years — and it’s not going well. After their most recent loss in the Nevada Supreme Court this April, the city is on the hook for over $230 million. And now it’s become a topic of contention in this year’s mayoral race. So how did we get here? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Channel 13’s Steve Sebelius and Darcy Spears about the twists and turns in this mind-boggling battle, and what it could mean for all

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33:44

The Issue With Building on BLM Land, CCSD’s Tiniest...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/31

Politicians on all sides of the aisle have pushed the acquisition of federal lands on the outskirts of Las Vegas as a solution for our housing crisis. But is outward expansion the answer? On today’s news roundup, co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Current journalist Michael “MJ” Lyle, who recently interviewed housing experts about the problems with building out into the desert. Next up, the team looks at the growing fight over the possible shut-down of CCSD’s tiniest

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27:05

Your Guide to June in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/30

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 Las Vegas community. Looking for ways to survive a desert summer or which ice cream shops deliver to your house? Lucky for you, we’ve got it covered with our guide to June in Las Vegas. From how to celebrate Juneteenth to a Restaurant Week explainer, tune in for activity recommendations and tips that you’ll only hear from locals. If you are planning on escaping the heat

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The Hottest Races to Watch This Primary Season

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/29

The pool of candidates is packed for the 2024 primary election coming up in June and with ballots already hitting mailboxes, now's the time to dive in. The Las Vegas Weekly’s Shannon Miller tells co-host Dayvid Figler which races are shaping up to be the most contentious, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how their joint endorsements with the Las Vegas Sun were decided, and why primary elections — which just a handful of votes can sometimes decide — matter so much. You can find more coverage from

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21:24

The Most Famous (Fake) Mayor of Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/28

For our final episode of Mayoral Mondays, we’re bringing you a very special interview with someone who is quite possibly the most famous (unelected) mayor of Las Vegas: Actress Lauren Weedman plays Vegas Mayor Pezzimenti in HBO’s Emmy award winning show “Hacks.” She and co-host Dayvid Figler sit down to talk about how she gets into character, the surprising Disney connection in her shellacked hairdo, and how actors and politicians have a lot more in common than you might think. PLUS! City Cast Las

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From City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/25

Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out:You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and

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31:35

More F1 Lawsuits, a Controversial Campaign Ad, and...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/24

If you were in Las Vegas last year, odds are you were inconvenienced by the Formula 1 Grand Prix in some way. Now, local business owners are leading the charge to try and hold F1 and the county accountable for financial losses caused by the event and construction: The owner of Ellis Island is the first to file an actual lawsuit, but more businesses are expected to follow. Also, a controversial campaign ad triggers an ethics complaint for the district attorney, and an art exhibit focuses on the

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22:23

Does Vegas Have Too Many Celebrity Chef Restaurants?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/23

As Gordon Ramsey and Lisa Vanderpump prepare to open their seventh (!) and third Las Vegas restaurants this summer, respectively, we wonder if this celebrity chef/owned restaurant trend has gone too far. We are revisiting a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with food writers Gemini Stevens and John Curtas. They share their spicy takes on celebrity chefs, why they all end up on the Strip, and which spots are actually worth visiting. Hear more from Gemini on the Food & Loathing podcast and from

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21:40

Why the Aces' Big New Sponsorship is Under Investigation

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/22

On Friday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced an unprecedented new sponsorship program: $100k to each of the Las Vegas Aces players, from superstars to rookies. On the heels of that announcement, however, the WNBA confirmed that it would be investigating this sponsorship deal for possible violation of league rules. But why? Today, executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson talks with professor Nancy Lough, co-director of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, about the complicated

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21:33

The Top Scams in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/21

We love to gripe about getting “scammed” by a bad show that costs way too much, but what’s the difference between a bad deal and an honest-to-goodness scam? And how are people actually getting scammed in Las Vegas? Today, our co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Celestia Ward, a card-carrying skeptic and co-host of Squaring the Strange, a podcast about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis. They talk about the biggest scams in Las Vegas, how you can avoid them, and why Las Vegans in

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27:20

The Best (and Worst) Takes in the Mayoral Race So Far

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/20

As the election heats up, our special series on the Las Vegas mayoral race draws to a close — and decision time is on the horizon. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson to talk about all 12 mayoral candidate questionnaires we received, our nine candidate interviews, and who had the best — and the worst — takes of them all. Plus, we share some insider tea from behind the scenes. Don’t forget, early voting starts on May 25th! You can find more

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32:07

What Public Safety Means to Mayoral Candidate Donna...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/19

For our final candidate interview in our series on the Las Vegas mayoral race, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Donna Miller. Donna is a veteran nurse, former regional director for the AMR/MedicWest ambulance companies, and medical entrepreneur. She talks about why her vision for public safety encompasses emergency medical care, the economic potential of the medical district, and how her life experience has influenced her ideas for addressing homelessness in Las Vegas. We’re on social media

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23:32

How Eric Medlin Would Address Homelessness as Mayor

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2024/05/18

Our special series on the Las Vegas mayoral race continues with small business owner Eric Medlin. He sits down with co-host Sarah Lohman to explain how helping unhoused people get mailboxes at his store prompted him to run for mayor. They talk about housing, education, and his unique approach to his campaign. Find more of our coverage on the Las Vegas mayoral race here. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las

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