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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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29:03

Sugar House High Rise, Eating Local, and a School...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/17

Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City’s new downtown. Plus, you don’t need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we’ve got an update on the Utah State Board of Education’s equity rule. More on the Utah State School Board’s equity rule. Consider becoming a founding member

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24:46

What To Expect From This Legislative Session

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/16

Happy first day of the Utah Legislature’s general session to all who celebrate. Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will pass hundreds of bills that impact our lives in so many ways. Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar joins host Ali Vallarta to give us a preview of what to expect this session — from the lottery to the Great Salt Lake. 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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35:46

Four Schools To Close, Legislative Guide, and 24...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/12

The Salt Lake City School Board has voted to permanently close four elementary schools. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the ripple effects of this decision. Plus, they share a Schoolhouse Rock-style presentation ahead of the legislative session and picks of the week, from shoveling protocol to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make

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15:37

Rinsing Your Trash and Other Recycling Myths

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/11

Salt Lake City received nearly $1 million to teach people how to recycle better. Do you have the new-year itch to declutter your house? Same, but the question is: Is any of this junk recyclable? McKenna Tupa’i, sustainability coordinator for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, talks with host Ali Vallarta about what you can and can’t throw in your blue bin in Salt Lake. This episode originally aired July 6, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the

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23:28

Locals’ Guide to Sundance

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/10

The Sundance Film Festival can feel like it’s for everyone but locals. But with the right tools, Salt Lakers can experience the magic of the fest, too. Former staffer Daniela Weinreich and host — and Sundance alum — Ali Vallarta share their do’s and don’ts, top movie picks, and predictions for the festival. Get tickets to the festival. Films mentioned: “Agent of Happiness” “Eternal You” “Realm of Satan” “Love Me” “Layla” “Krazy House: Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt

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25:47

Candidate Updates, School Board Shenanigans, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/09

Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss who else has jumped into the races we’re watching. Plus, the Utah State Board of Education eyes repealing its own rule about equity in education. Also, Ali and Emily infuse some positivity into the week’s news with some shoutouts. Volunteer for Code Blue operations with 2nd and 2nd Coalition or Salt Lake County. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt

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25:13

Defying the Odds To Elect a Democratic Governor

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/08

For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at least 30 points. So why does Democrat Brian King think his bid for the state’s highest office will be any different? King, who represents Salt Lake City in the Utah House, joins host Ali Vallarta to make his case and explain what he hopes to accomplish — even if he doesn’t win. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our

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38:20

Who’s Running? 2024 Predictions, and Water Cooler TV

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/05

Last year’s election winners have barely been sworn into office, but it’s off to the races for the 2024 election. Who’s thrown their hat in the ring? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means chat about the candidates to watch. Plus, they predict what this year holds for politics, booze, and beyond and share picks of the week. Could the Utah Jazz leave downtown SLC? 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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25:30

Your Guide to January in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/04

New year, same us — but better than ever. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to round up their best bets for the month of January, from quiet celebrations to learning new skills. Plus, we’re making the most of Salt Lake County’s treasures without spending too much money. 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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22:10

Wait, People Are Hunting in the Avenues?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/03

Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood is home to some of the best trails in town. But did you know it’s a popular spot to hunt wild game, too? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how hunters and hikers (and their dogs) can safely coexist in the foothills. Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program. Learn more about the BHA Hunting for Sustainability course. Consider becoming a founding

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26:53

2024 Resolutions for Ourselves and Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2024/01/02

New Year’s resolutions are only hard to keep if they’re boring! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means lay down resolutions for themselves and for Salt Lake City in 2024. 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 morning newsletter. You

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23:21

Salt Lake’s ’02 Olympic Phoenix Rises From the Ashes

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/29

Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it’s lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta’s mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been named the preferred host for the 2034 Games, Ali tells producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch. Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s take on the 2002 Olympics. What is your Hoberman Arch? Email

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24:31

10 Rules For Thriving in Small Lake City

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/28

What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink-order protocol, host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez to lay down our unofficial guide to thriving in Small Lake City. This episode originally aired on May 8, 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 years to come. Get all the details and sign up at

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24:25

The Best Salt Lake Spots for a Holiday Cry

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/27

The holidays can be fraught, from family stress or loneliness to overwhelming joy and nostalgia. Sometimes the tears well up, and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to comfortably cry in public? With help from City Cast listeners and Hey Salt Lake readers, newsletter editor Terina Ria and producer Ivana Martinez join host Ali Vallarta to compile a list and map of the best local spots to find comfort or solace from strangers. This episode originally aired on Aug. 24,

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13:14

A Hater’s Guide to Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/26

We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, the Queen of SLC, for the best Salt Lake spots to take your enemies. Buckle in, haters. This episode originally aired on Feb. 6, 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 years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on

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25:33

SLC’s Micro Shelter Opens, 2024 Construction Plans,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/22

The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss its met and unmet needs. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024, and our picks of the week. Volunteer for “Code Blue” with the Second and Second Coalition. Become a founding City Cast member yourself or gift a membership. Visit Atelier at 337 Pierpont Ave. for last minute gifts. Subscribe to our daily morning

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24:51

Dating Advice for Salt Lake’s Cozy Season

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/21

“Cuffing season” — a term of endearment for locking down a cold-weather fling — is in full swing. Does that inspire panic? Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to share cozy date ideas, advice for winter dating, and a few do’s and don’ts. 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 morning

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24:39

We Drank at Every Bar in Salt Lake. Here’s What We...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/20

New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made it her mission to get a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County — all 216 of them — before the year’s end. We’re proud to announce: She did it. Ali shares her takeaways with executive producer Emily Means and looks ahead to her next great challenge. Details for the end of journey celebration, Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room. Ali’s report from all the ‘Bout Times

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24:23

Booze News We Can Use in 2024

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/19

How will Utah make buying and serving alcohol easier in 2024? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta how lawmakers and the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services — our state alcohol regulator — could change how we raise a glass next year. 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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27:37

Who Is On Salt Lake’s Naughty and Nice Lists?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/12/18

TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is getting coal this year in Salt Lake City. From newsmakers to benevolent visionaries, we ask Santa to #takenote. 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 morning newsletter. You can also find us on

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