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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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28:21

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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49:59

Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/05

City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how host Ali Vallarta's story stacks up against the rest.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 membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily

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29:20

We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/03

We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list.Resources and references: Deal would keep Utah Jazz and pro hockey in Salt Lake City — or Smith group would face steep penalties [Salt Lake

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17:56

Try These Salt Lake Salads Now

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/02

There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful.This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022. 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

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23:56

Your Guide to July in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/07/01

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. Are those fireworks or a fire-prevention drone show? Must be July in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from a new dinosaur to free movies and the valley’s most iconic ice cream offerings. For even more tips on how to make the most of

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32:22

The New Mitt Romney? Elections Analysis, and an LDS...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/28

Utah’s primary election results are in — what do they say about what voters want? KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins executive producer Emily Means to analyze the juiciest political drama, from the Salt Lake County Council all the way up to the U.S. Senate. Plus, Hugh Grant is terrorizing sister missionaries, and join Salt Lake’s hottest reading challenge. Resources and references: Turns out, Utah just isn’t that into MAGA candidates [KUER] Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp

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25:32

You’re Not a Salt Laker Until …

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/27

What does it take to be a true Salt Laker? There’s gotta be a turning point sometime after you first see the Salt Lake City wizard but before you throw down about where to get the best fry sauce. Executive producer Emily Means sits down with producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria to help finish this sentence: You’re not a Salt Laker until … Liked this episode? Then you’ll love these: Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC 10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt

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24:18

What’s Hot at These Salt Lake Parks?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/26

Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, and she just hit her quarter mark! How are taxpayer dollars being put to use in these spaces? Producer Ivana Martinez asks Ali to debrief on trends she’s noticed, from the quirkiest playgrounds to a “water fountain crisis.” Plus, two cities get a special shoutout — do their parks merit a visit? Want to follow along with Ali’s parks project? Find out why she’s embarking on this journey, and subscribe to our newsletter, Hey

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21:54

Wildfire Warnings, Last-Minute Election Info, and SLC...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/25

Wildfire season is in full swing, so how can we keep the state from burnin’ up? Producer Ivana Martinez joins executive producer Emily Means to share some local resources. Plus, how to vote on this primary election day, the University of Utah’s LGBT Center shuts its doors, and visit this gay little town. Resources and references: How To Vote in Utah's 2024 Primary Election [Hey Salt Lake] LGBT Resource Center Announces Closure Amidst DEI Changes [Daily Utah Chronicle] ‘Take this seriously’:

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25:30

Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/24

Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider, is stepping away from their renewable energy plans and leaning back into coal. Utah Clean Energy climate scientist and energy analyst Logan Mitchell joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what investing in fossil fuels means for your electric bill and the future of the utilities industry. Resources and references: Take the westside air survey. Take Salt Lake City’s electric transportation survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City

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28:56

Why Fight Title IX? Our Restaurant Grades, and Free...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/21

Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries. Resources and references: Utah State Legislature meets in special session on transgender

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16:10

Your Guide to Salt Lake Farmers Markets

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/20

What’s missing from Salt Lake’s seven-day-a-week network of farmers markets? Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we’re short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs.This episode originally aired on June 21, 2023. 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

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28:24

Inflammatory Migrant Headlines, Swap Meet Shows Up,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/18

Denver is sending migrants to Salt Lake City, but there’s more to the story than the inflammatory headline. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means untangle state and local leaders’ response. Plus, the Redwood Drive-in & Swap Meet debate continues, a new icon in wildlife reporting, and an exciting third space.Resources and references: West Valley planners get an earful about Redwood Drive-In and swap meet [Salt Lake Tribune] 'No space' in Utah, as Denver pays for migrants to

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26:25

How We Get Japantown Back

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/17

There’s a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG’s visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how long before downtown sees a resurgence of Japanese businesses? Resources and references: SLC Redevelopment Agency’s conceptual renderings for Japantown

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29:11

Sears Hospital Plans, SLC Budget Finale, and Your...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/14

Intermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your neighborhood’s air quality. Resources and references: Plan for a high-rise hospital at former Sears site isn’t wowing SLC Council [Salt Lake

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25:42

Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar.

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/13

In response to local complaints, law enforcement are targeting drug operations on the Jordan River Trail. But, in an area where many unsheltered people live, crime and homelessness are often conflated. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to draw comparisons between the Jordan River situation and 2017’s Operation Rio Grande — and muse on lessons learned so we don’t make the same mess.Resources and references: Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? [City

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21:24

Utah’s Brand New, Statewide Trail Network

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/12

The Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes from Park City to St. George?Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of

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32:28

A Homelessness Scolding, $500K for Public Bathrooms,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/11

Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons.Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch] Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's

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27:13

Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/10

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. You know you’re a Salt Laker once you’ve had a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so let’s test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Salt

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33:29

Save Redwood Drive-In? Old Cop Shop Makeover, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/06/07

Developers want to turn West Valley’s Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet into housing — for the second time. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to calculate its odds of survival. Plus, a vacant SLC building gets a sexy makeover, primary ballots hit mailboxes, and a weekend wrestle-off. If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development grabbed your attention, learn more about the Startup State Initiative. Resources and references: Vote in the second-round

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