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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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20:42

How Much Utah ‘Sharenting’ Is Too Much?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/19

Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story evolve, and what are the lessons to be learned? Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to get candid about the money making business of “sharenting” online and how she grapples with posting about her family. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out

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20:20

What We Know About SLC’s First Sanctioned Camp

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/18

Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And if you’re thinking that’s very near the site of the former Road Home shelter, so are we. Lead producer Emily Means got the details from the city and state and tells host Ali Vallarta what we know about this big neighborhood project. Sign up for future volunteer opportunities around the sanctioned camp, like making welcome packets for new residents. Have more questions? The city put together an FAQ

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29:42

Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/15

Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means have big feelings about this decision and ask what the senator’s political legacy will be. Plus, Salt Lake City announces the site of a new sanctioned homeless encampment, and we share our picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter for a Utah State Fair food ranking. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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19:38

Should You Share Your Special Outdoor Spot?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/14

You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules for navigating them. Where to watch the kokanee salmon run. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter

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21:21

Why Is Utah Kicking Thousands of People off Medicaid?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/13

It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility of every single recipient — and advocates and legislators alike are alarmed by how many people are losing coverage. Consumer advocate Stephanie Burdick joins lead producer Emily Means to break down what’s happening and what she believes the state could do to keep Utahns covered. Is your Medicaid eligibility up for renewal? Check out these resources to help you navigate the

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21:52

Food Truck Parks and Other Changes Coming to 300 W.

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/12

A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the city’s first ever food truck park is on its way. Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to give us the details on the new park and look ahead to what’s next for 300 W. Is Salt Lake City the next Austin? Take the Ballpark NEXT community visioning survey through September. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram

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14:59

Why Is It Taking So Long To Get a Doctor’s Appointment?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/11

If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time to be seen. You’re not the only one. Salt Lake Tribune innovations reporter Sofia Jeremias joins producer Ivana Martinez to break down why Utahns are waiting several months to see a doctor. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options

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26:49

Great Salt Lake Lawsuit, Election Results, and Dogs...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/08

Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs outnumbering households with kids in Salt Lake City. Producer Ivana Martinez joins lead producer Emily Means to break it all down and share their picks of the week. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Learn about the drama surrounding Celeste Maloy at the Republican GOP convention. Catch up on the CD2 primary

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23:01

How To Romanticize Life in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/07

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to slow down and romanticize your Salt Lake life with us. Producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join lead producer Emily Means to share the little Salt Lake City things that bring them joy. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for

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16:51

The Best Indie Bookstores in Utah

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/06

Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez. Whitney’s favorite bookstores: The Legendarium in Salt Lake City Poppy Books and Gifts in Spanish Fork Find Whitney’s

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25:55

Why the Congressional District 2 Primary Matters

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/05

Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item — for Republican voters in Congressional District 2 — is the GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart. KSL Radio reporter Lindsay Aerts joins lead producer Emily Means to break down the differences between the three candidates and explain the significance of this race. How and where to vote on Primary Election Day in Salt Lake County. Catch up on the hot election

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27:49

Sanctioned Camping by Winter? Food Co-Ops, and the...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/09/01

Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it go? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins lead producer Emily Means to round up the week’s news, including the far-off opening of a new cooperative food market. Plus, Taylor and Emily share their picks of the week. Listen to our conversations with the three mayoral candidates: Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness Rocky Anderson on homelessness Michael Valentine on

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16:40

When a Tattoo Is More Than Body Art

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/31

Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art, tradition, and history of tatau (Samoan tattooing). Lead producer Emily Means talks with Verona Mauga, cofounder of the Pacific Islander advocacy organization Le Malu, about this tradition and its revival, as well as her own tatau experience. The exhibit runs through December. You can find out more and get tickets here. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on

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24:11

Your Guide to September in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/30

September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the start of fall. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta argue it’s one of the best times of the year. They round out their best bets for you to try this month to make this September one to remember. Here are some of the events and places we talked about in this episode: Utah State Fair Celebración Sinfónica Night Lights at Deseret Peak Complex Salt Lake Bees games Sundance Resort

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19:30

What's the Salt Lake Accent?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/29

From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means talks with theater professor and dialect coach Stacey Jenson about the origins of the Utah accent and what defines it. This episode originally aired Aug. 29, 2022. Take the Hey Salt Lake Utah phrases quiz. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for

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20:19

Housing, Ski Beaches, and Other Ways Park City is...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/28

The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which means lots of people commute into town each day. So how will the city government get workers housed and out of traffic? KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what housing projects are in the pipeline as well as other developments that could majorly change the trajectory of the ski town. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Kimball Junction. Subscribe

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28:20

Primary vs. Caucus, an Olympic Relic Returns, and a...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/25

Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night for next year’s presidential election. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts of ditching primaries. Plus, Ali’s white whale — the Hoberman Arch — makes its triumphant return. And the new face of Utah-based Minky Couture is … a Backstreet Boy. The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for municipal primary elections in Brighton, Bluffdale,

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24:43

The Best Places To Cry in Public in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/24

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. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City

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20:07

What’s in SLC’s 5-Year Housing Plan?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/23

Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy manager for Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department, what the plan entails and how the city will execute on a bold vision amidst our statewide housing crisis. “Getting Paid to Pay Rent in SLC” by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt

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16:53

Lessons in Gender Affirming Care From a Breast Reduction

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/22

The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez recently underwent a breast reduction surgery that helped them feel more comfortable in their body. They join host Ali Vallarta to share tips for getting your insurance to cover this kind of procedure, and talk through the mythologies around gender affirming care. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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