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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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22:12

Broadacres Is Back. Is Everything Okay?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/30

After an abrupt closure in June that left vendors scrambling to make up for lost income, Broadacres, the massive swap meet and hub of Hispanic life in North Las Vegas, has announced its official reopening on August 1st. But what does this mean — and will it ever be the same again? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with artist Justin Favela and Nevada Current reporter Jeniffer Solis, both born and raised Las Vegans who grew up going to Broadacres, about what the reopening means, and how the fear of ICE

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25:46

What Elvis’ Brother Really Thinks About Vegas...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/29

Elvis Presley would’ve turned 90 this year, and Las Vegas is celebrating by recreating his legendary 1969 residency at the Westgate (formerly the International Hotel). Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Elvis’s brother, David Stanley, about growing up at Graceland, touring during the Vegas years, and why the city still worships the King. Plus, how accurate are the iconic Vegas Elvis impersonators?Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can

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28:28

Is It Time To Stop Hating on Californians in Vegas?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/28

Las Vegans love to complain about the heat (duh), the traffic, and … Californians. Californians moving to Vegas have nearly twice the income of Nevadans moving within the state — with locals bearing the brunt of our affordable housing crisis, it's easy to feel resentful. But should we? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with Nevada Current journalist Michael MJ Lyle and poet Vogue Robinson have a lively conversation about the contours of our frustration with Cali transplants and how much

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33:26

Construction at 5 a.m.? Plus, the Feds Want Nevada...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/25

Thanks to a new state law, some of you across the valley might start hearing construction noises as early as 5 a.m. this summer — it's part of an effort to help construction workers avoid the brutal heat. But how will this impact noise pollution? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus to tackle this and the rest of the week's news: Why the DOJ is demanding Nevada's voter rolls (and the implications of this political theater), as well as

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27:47

What Is ICE Doing in Las Vegas Right Now?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/24

With immigration enforcement intensifying nationwide and the Trump administration’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” aiming to funnel billions more into ICE operations, Las Vegas finds itself uniquely impacted. In a city where one in five residents is an immigrant, the stakes are high and the impact is personal. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Professor Michael Kagan, director of UNLV’s Immigration Clinic, to unpack what heightened enforcement looks like on the ground in Las Vegas.Learn more

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29:32

Why Sen. Rosen Says Trump’s Bill Is Screwing Over Las...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/23

The Trump administration's omnibus budget bill was signed into law earlier this month — but the Dems aren't going down easy. Senator Jacky Rosen joins co-host Dayvid Figler to talk about how the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" will impact Las Vegans, what she's doing about it, and what we can all do to help each other weather its impacts. (Spoiler: The Senator has some spicy takes on the backers of this bill!)Learn more about the sponsors of this July 23rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at

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27:30

Why Town Square Is Suddenly Hot Again

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/22

After nearly two decades, Town Square is shaking off the dust with a wave of new restaurants, even as longtime local favorites like Blue Martini and Stoney’s pack up and move on. So what’s really going on at the popular shopping center just south of the Strip? Has it quietly become more of a tourist stop than a local hangout? We revisit a conversation with Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess and co-host Dayvid Figler as they break down what’s new at Town Square, which old favorites are

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27:51

What Do Lombardo’s Record Breaking Vetos Mean for Las...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/21

The tally is in: Governor Lombardo has officially broken the veto record again — striking down the most bills out of any executive in Nevada state history. Vetoes are a check on the legislative branch, but at this extreme, do we need a check on the check? What does Lombardo get out of all those vetoes, and what happens with all this killed legislation now? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis to discuss all the implications of the vetoes on Las

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34:44

Do We Need HOV Lanes? Plus, Housing Vouchers and UNO...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/18

HOV lanes are back in the headlines, thanks to the efforts of Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony. Are they actually "useless," as he claims? And how did HOV lanes enter the culture wars? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler discuss this with Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle. They also tackle the imminent loss of pandemic-era housing vouchers, and why everyone on the internet was convinced that you can now gamble on UNO (spoiler: not exactly).Learn more about the sponsors of this July 16th

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28:04

Vegas Loves the Drive-Thru. But Should We?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/17

Las Vegas didn't technically invent the drive-thru (that honor goes to L.A.) but we've taken the concept to its logical extremes: Vegas is responsible for drive-thru weddings, drive-thru betting, and drive-thru weed. But do drive-thrus come at a cost? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson for a lively debate about the pros and cons of drive-thrus, the best ones in Vegas, and whether we'll ever truly outgrow them.Learn more about the

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24:04

Was Vegas Really Better When the Mob Ran It?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/16

Head into the comment section of almost any news article and you're bound to find this comment: "Things were better when the mob ran Vegas." But … were they? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Geoff Schumacher, VP of Exhibits and Programs at The Mob Museum about what life was really like back then — and why nostalgia for this era is so prevalent today. Also, heads up: We've got an extended cut in the members-only feed that goes into the origins of the Vegas mob and all the businesses they ran in town

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25:15

Should Las Vegas Restrict E-Bikes and E-Scooters?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/15

Tomorrow, the Las Vegas City Council will consider a bill that puts new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters, including a ban along the Fremont Street Experience — echoing recent measures by Henderson and Clark County (which banned the devices from the Strip). This comes as deaths on e-bikes and e-scooters have doubled this year. Las Vegas Weekly staff writer Tyler Schneider joins co-host Sarah Lohman to talk about why the devices are getting deadlier, and what solutions are out there.Want to

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26:16

Can a Lawsuit Stop the Construction of a New Homeless...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/14

Shelter beds for the unhoused are desperately needed in Las Vegas, but the proposed Campus For Hope, a transitional housing facility slated for construction at Charleston and Jones, is meeting neighborhood resistance — neighbors have even filed a lawsuit against the state, saying the project was rushed through without their input. So what's really going on here, and what's next for the Campus For Hope? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Fox5 anchor Jaclyn Schultz, who's been following the story. Want

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38:41

LVCVA Controversies, Fremont Construction Headaches,...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/11

As Vegas tourism continues to take hit after hit, the news of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority head Steve Hill's recent raise has, well, raised eyebrows — and this comes in a week when even more controversy hits the agency. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman sit down with TheList.Vegas creator Andrew Kiraly to discuss this and other news, including the construction on Fremont East that's devastating small businesses, and the arrival of a yacht on the Bellagio lake.Learn more about

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26:31

Do Vegas Restaurants Need the Michelin Guide?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/10

A Michelin star is one of the highest accolades in the culinary world — yet Las Vegas, despite its ever-evolving food scene, hasn’t seen the Michelin Guide return since 2009. In the absence of that global benchmark, local voices have stepped in. The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s newly released list of the top 100 restaurants of 2025 aims to spotlight the city's culinary talent. Restaurant reporter Johnathan L. Wright joins co-host Sarah Lohman to explore how restaurants are rated, how they decide

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23:19

Why Are People Fighting Over Noise in the Arts District?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/09

The Arts District is up in arms over a proposed noise ordinance amendment — one that's pitting new housing developers against the local arts community. Notably, the founders of Midtown, a condo development slated for the north end of Charleston, have drawn the ire of artists and small businesses for their support of ordinances that would shut down live music after 10 p.m. (We interviewed the Midtown developers recently on this podcast.) Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Jeff Hwang, owner of

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26:28

What's Up With All the Fires at Wetlands Park?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/08

The most recent fire at the Wetlands Park burned through over 100 acres — and brings the total fire count at the Wetlands up to four so far this year. The footage of the flames was shocking. But was it normal? How common are fires at the Wetlands, and why does it seem like they've been getting worse? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Brian O'Neal and Senior Program Administrator of the Clark County Wetlands Park Liz Bickmore about what caused the fire and how this will

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22:20

How to Get Outdoors in the Vegas Summer Heat

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/07

Yes, you could spend every summer hibernating or hopping from AC-chilled building to building. But there are actually ways to enjoy the outdoors even in the middle of a Vegas July (yes, for real!). Today, co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Bertha Gutierrez, Nevada program director for the Conservation Lands Foundation. She shares her favorite sunrise spots, night hiking events, and vital safety tips for communing with nature at the height of summer.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 7th

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47:45

Is Las Vegas the Best Summer City in the US?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/03

Sarah Lohman and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing

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29:15

How to Have the Most Vegas Day Ever

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/02

Don't get us wrong — like every legit local, we love to complain about our city (especially when it's 103F outside). But we've decided that 702 Day, AKA July 2nd, is a totally real, not-made-up holiday at all, and on this day we will celebrate by planning the most Vegas day ever. Artist Justin Favela and co-host Dayvid Figler, both lifelong Las Vegans, tell co-host Sarah Lohman how they would spend an extremely Vegas day (and yes, it does involve their best tips for sneaking into hotel pools).Want

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