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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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28:51

What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/02

The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel.Resources and references: State leaders to discuss ‘code red’ law possibility for extreme heat [KSL] The Future of SLC Airport,

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27:13

3 Big Ideas for the 801

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/08/01

Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cities in the 801 should steal.Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a

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28:21

Your Guide to August in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/31

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. August ushers in the dog days of summer, with hot temps that have us dreaming of fall. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from creative ways to keep cool to delicious food to enjoy. Plus, get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday,

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33:17

Strong Beer on Tap? DA’s Boiling Pot, and Trailhead...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/30

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is in Republican legislators’ crosshairs after a controversial tweet. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask if a new law is being repurposed to punish him. Plus, bartenders’ 2034 Olympic dreams, exercises in trailhead patience, and Park City’s best mountain biker.Resources and references: Utah GOP leaders call for Salt Lake DA’s resignation after controversial post on Trump [Utah News Dispatch] First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree

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25:32

Toxic Dust vs. the Great Salt Lake Czar

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2024/07/29

Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed has been leading the response to Utah’s biggest environmental crisis for more than a year. Is he OK? Host Ali Vallarta asks the commissioner about the best and worst ideas to save the lake, what he’s doing about the toxic dust, and how he juggles competing interests. For more context, listen to “Utah Made a Plan to Save the Great Salt Lake!” and “Corporations Have Rights. Should the Great Salt Lake?” Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9

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32:53

First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/26

Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang. Resources and references: IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation [Associated Press] Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees

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26:51

Salt Lake’s Best and Worst Tourist Traps

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/25

Every city has its share of tourist traps, but does Salt Lake have any worth visiting? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals?Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure

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28:14

Are Utahns More Pie and Beer Than Pioneer?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/24

Sure, Pioneer Day is our state’s BIG holiday. But is Utah becoming more Pie and Beer Day? KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them. This episode originally aired Oct. 25, 2023. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today

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35:23

Cox's New Groove, Proper Brewing Moving, and Good Grass

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/23

Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats’ wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing’s for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah drops a new lawn.Resources and references: ‘Feels like cheating’: Utah Republicans upset Joe Biden isn’t also leaving the White House [Salt Lake

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26:56

Sweet and Awkward Salt Lake Proposals

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/22

Sometimes lovers need a little help planning the perfect proposal — and we’re here to serve. Executive producer Emily Means and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm engagements for every kind of Salt Laker, from where to get down on one knee to how to pop the question. Plus, a surprise ending that will make you believe in love. Liked this episode? Try “Salt Lake’s Most Awkward Dates” next. Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider

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34:40

Climbing Gym Smackdown, Training Table’s Tease, and a...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/19

The Front is beefing with USA Climbing, and the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency is being nosy about it. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down whether the drama outweighs the community benefits. Plus, the Training Table’s big tease, a crazy estate sale, and our next 9 Line-esque project.Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: RDA board approves development agreement with USA Climbing – without seeing its business plan

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23:15

What’s Utah’s Next Trend Export?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/18

Utahns get mocked mercilessly for our taste — from dirty sodas to our unusual baby names — but they almost always become a national trend. What gives? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why our cultural identity is misunderstood and explore Utah’s next trend export.Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Resources and references: How Stanley Drinkware Built an Empire in Utah [City Cast Salt Lake] Do Utah Neighms Get Too Much Grief? [City

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29:46

Olympic Pajama Party, a Westside Snub, and Galaxy...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/17

Salt Lake City is expected to officially — finally! — be granted the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means parse through economic data to figure out the gains and consider attending SLC’s 3 a.m. pajama party to celebrate. Plus, a Westside snub in Fairpark’s stadium development, a call-out for coffee vendors, and galaxy happy hour.Resources and references: Will Utah’s ‘living legacy’ from 2002 boost state’s economy in a 2034 Winter Games? [Deseret News] What

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26:10

Is Local News Losing Faith or Gaining It?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/16

Just 32% of Americans have even “a fair amount” of trust in news reporting. Bet you have feelings about this as a local media consumer! University of Utah journalism professor Jacob Nelson tells host Ali Vallarta how reporters misunderstand their own audiences’ distrust and why local news hits different. Resources and references: “Imagined Audiences, How Journalists Perceive and Pursue the Public,” by Jacob Nelson Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics [The Conversation] What

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26:00

Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/15

Utah’s Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters. Resources and references: No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s

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30:59

E-Bike Lottery, Pool Poo Prevention, and Ogden’s...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/12

Salt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse.Resources and references: Apply for an e-bike. Submit your event to Hey Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our

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21:34

Why It’s So Damn Hot Today

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/11

Holy heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer.Read “How to protect yourself from the Salt Lake heat” for more tips and a link to Salt Lake County’s “Cool Zones.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and

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25:04

A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/10

Salt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness.Listen to some of our previous reporting about homelessness in Salt Lake: Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. Who Gets To Exist in SLC

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32:58

Sports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/09

The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow. Resources and references: We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal

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28:21

Know Your Rights as a Renter in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/08

In a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves. Resources and references: Denise George’s podcast “Two-Minute Tenant” Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? [City Cast Salt Lake] For Utah renters, a 3-day eviction notice often shows

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