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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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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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31:42

Your Guide to July 2025 in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/07/01

If you're staying in Vegas this July, you're a real one — and we've got a whole episode of ideas for getting out of your house while staying out of the sun this month! Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by writer and poet laureate Vogue Robinson, and they share their expert insider tips for the best things to do, eat, and buy in Las Vegas this month. (And be sure not to miss our guide for where to view the fireworks in Vegas this year.)If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put

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25:44

The Political Dynasties of Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/30

You know the Goodmans (of Vegas mayoral fame) and the Reids (our airport's namesake) — but did you know that a surprising number of our politicians actually come from generations of elected power? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler talk with UNLV history professor Michael Green about the political dynasties of Las Vegas and if a legacy last name still matters as much as it used to. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also

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37:18

An ICE Scare in Vegas, the A's Game of Pretend, and...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/27

Earlier this week, Broadacres Marketplace announced it was closing indefinitely due to the thread of ICE raids — this hub of the Valley's Hispanic community attracts over 15,000 people each weekend, so what ripple effects will we see from the closure? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with TheList.Vegas creator Andrew Kiraly to discuss. They also tackle this week's ceremonial groundbreaking at the (possible, future, likely?) A's Stadium site, and universally beloved star Dolly

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24:13

How to Find the Best Food Trucks Around Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/26

Las Vegas is renowned for its world-class dining, but beyond the glittering Strip lies a vibrant, mobile culinary scene that’s gaining serious traction. Co-host Dayvid Figler chats with Las Vegas content creator Lydia Penn, who has been tracking the city’s top food trucks. From hidden gems in local neighborhoods to the challenges of running a restaurant on wheels, Penn shares insights from her behind-the-scenes exploration of this fast-growing food movement.Mentioned in this episode: Hibachi Done

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24:15

How Fiber Internet Wrecked a Las Vegas Neighborhood

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/25

The pandemic showed us how crucial fast, reliable internet access is to modern life — but in one downtown neighborhood, the installation of fast fiber internet created horrific problems. Neighborhood advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett tells co-host Sarah Lohman how high-speed internet installation resulted in sewage overflows and home damage, blocked and towed vehicles, and paved-over landscaping. So how did "microtrenching," their new construction method, play out, and who is to blame? And crucially,

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26:09

Getting to Know The Fruit Loop, Vegas’ New Historic...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/24

Just ahead of Pride Month, the Nevada Legislature voted on May 22 to designate Las Vegas’ longtime LGBTQ+ district, The Fruit Loop, as a historic landmark. Co-host Sarah Lohman speaks with Las Vegas PRIDE President Brady McGill and Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to discuss the neighborhood’s evolution over the decades and what the designation means for its future. They also share local insight and tips for making the most of a night out in one of the city’s most storied hotspots.Learn

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29:23

The Hidden Art of Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/23

With so much wealth concentrated in Las Vegas, it’s no surprise that our city has incredible art collections hidden in private homes or high-end casinos. We’ve also lost iconic pieces as casinos were demolished and collections were sold over the years. So where is all of this “lost” art, and will the people of Las Vegas ever get to see it? Co-host Dayvid Figler recently sat down with Heather Harmon, Executive Director of the future Las Vegas Museum of Art, for a ⁠live podcast taping⁠ at the Rita

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61:39

Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/20

City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Dayvid Figler and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes.Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2Oth episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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27:07

Is the A's Stadium Really, Truly, Actually Happening?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/18

On Monday, the Oakland/Sacramento/Las Vegas A's will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for their new stadium on the site of the old Tropicana hotel. But after years of will-they-won't-they debates, is this enough to settle the question? Are the A's really coming to Las Vegas? Co-host Dayvid Figler assembles a panel of experts who weigh in from all sides of this equation for a lively debate about the chances the A's will actually stick the landing in Las Vegas. Featured today: Mick Akers, sports

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24:10

The Sun Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/17

Summer officially starts this Thursday. With Las Vegas on track to hit ⁠record-breaking heat⁠ again this year, locals face heightened health risks, including an increased threat of skin cancer. Protection from the desert sun requires more than the bare minimum sunscreen application. Dr. Matthew Schwartz from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada joins co-host Dayvid Figler to give the sunny details and dark realities of sun exposure in our city and what we should do to learn not to burn.Learn

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20:31

Can Midtown Reshape the Downtown Arts District?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/16

What does it take to build not just a building, but an entirely new neighborhood in Las Vegas? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with developers Weina Zhang and Anna Olin of Z Life, the woman-owned firm behind Midtown, a planned, high-density, mixed-use neighborhood north of the Arts District. The pair outlines their vision for a walkable urban district centered around condos, hotels, and local businesses, designed to support nearby workers. They also address concerns about affordability, gentrification,

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36:39

Deportation Debates Heat Up, Help For a Sinking...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/13

Protests over ICE raids and deportations are heating up in Las Vegas, with Wednesday night's protests ending in tear gas and arrests. In the meantime, debates over whether Las Vegas is a "sanctuary city" continue — but what does that even mean? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Channel 8 morning anchor John Langeler to discuss. Also: the residents of Windsor Park, a sinking neighborhood in North Las Vegas, finally get help, and the Wizard of Oz gets a splashy new debut at the

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25:06

Is There Still a Place for 'Old-School' Italian...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/12

Classic red sauce Italian food goes right back to the mobster days of Las Vegas — and we've got a long list of old school Italian-American restaurants that thrive in the halo of nostalgia. But the recent closure of Battista's Hole in the Wall got us wondering: How well do they hold up with the new wave of chef-driven, ingredient-forward Italian cuisine taking over our fine dining scene? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler chat with food critic John Curtas to discuss the best and the worst of Las

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28:49

Is Las Vegas Headed for a Recession?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2025/06/11

Tourism and gambling have powered Las Vegas for decades — but with a historic decline in visitors and the uncertainty of a global trade war, many locals are starting to feel uneasy, even reminded of the 2008 recession. So how bad is it really, and what’s being done to protect the city’s future? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Shani Coleman from Clark County’s Office of Community and Economic Development and Andrew Woods from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research about where things stand

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