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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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24:01

The Gondola Has UDOT’s Stamp of Approval. Now What?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/21

The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune enterprise reporter Julie Jag what this means for the next 10 years of recreating in the canyon — and whether it’s still a pipe dream. 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

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26:34

SLC’s School Safety Measures, Sunscreen Drama, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/18

Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and students themselves. Plus, the sunscreen drama of TikTok has finally hit Utah. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to round up city news, and share picks of the week. Get tickets to this weekend’s Utah Beer Festival. Browse the Utah Jazz regular season schedule. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram

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23:54

The Best Nearby Hikes for Every Occasion

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/17

There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are really taking advantage of nearby trailheads? Prolific hiker Brandon Miller hiked 54 trails in 54 days, and he tells host Ali Vallarta the best local hikes for any occasion — from dog-afraid to dog-friendly, or with a 7-year-old in tow. Plus, we offer a few overnight hike suggestions, for the backpacking-curious. Here’s a list of the trails we mentioned in this episode: Donut Falls Trail Dog

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21:07

How New Laws Will Play Out in Classrooms This Fall

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/16

School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors. Help local teachers buy supplies for their classrooms. Listen to our conversation with John Arthur about the school voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find

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19:11

Workers at Utah’s First Unionized Starbucks Want Out....

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/15

Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers United. But now, just one year later, some of those same employees are working with the National Right to Work Foundation to decertify their union. Host Ali Vallarta asks KUER politics reporter Sean Higgins what the hell happened to turn the tide. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking

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21:11

We Drank at Every ’Bout Time in a Day. Which Is Best?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/14

Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to knock out every ‘Bout Time Pub & Grub in the valley in one day (there are nine) with her BFF Shireen Ghorbani. What makes this franchise so special? And which ‘Bout Time is best? They discuss. Track Ali’s journey to visit every bar in Salt Lake County @everybarslc or via this spreadsheet. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking

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24:31

A Main Street Promenade, SLC Gripes, and Weekend...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/11

Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how big we can dream. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down city business, read local gripes, and share picks of the week. Plus, you have homework: Send us questions for our mailbag episode! Take the city’s Main Street survey TODAY. Attend the opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram

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15:39

Why Utah Is Rife With Scams

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/10

Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting scammed. Year after year, Utah is named one of the top states for fraud and was even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Writer Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame. This episode originally aired on Nov. 28, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us

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24:23

Is Gentrification Always Bad? And Other Questions...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/09

As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad thing? Alessandro Rigolon, University of Utah professor of city planning, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what gentrification actually looks like in this city and how to lessen its violent impacts. Learn more about Salt Lake City’s Thriving in Place plan. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise

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21:41

How Abortions Impact Mental Health

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/08

On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law can be upheld under Utah’s constitution. While we won’t get an answer for weeks (or maybe months), the ongoing battle over the legality of abortion in our state is causing stress for patients and providers. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rachel Dyer, the executive director of Exhale Pro-Voice, what we can learn from the conversations being had on the post-abortion

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24:57

Could the SLC Mayor Declare a Homelessness Emergency?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/07

The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and should — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall do the same? Plus, what plans are in the works for sanctioned camping? Andrew Johnston, Salt Lake City’s director of homeless policy, answers some of host Ali Vallarta’s burning questions about the city’s approach to our homelessness crisis. Register for Dr. Sarah Canham’s community consultation on the stigma of homelessness. Listen

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27:00

Wine in Grocery Stores, Best Bathrooms, and...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/04

A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as lower the 88% markup on alcohol sales. Does it have any chance of passing? Plus, what makes a bathroom extraordinary? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta roundup the top stories and share their picks of the week. Vote for America’s Best Restroom before Aug. 11. Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the Media category for Best of Utah. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find

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23:45

How ‘The Sandlot’ Captures Salt Lake’s Charm

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/03

It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The Sandlot.” Never seen it? Seen it 100 times? Born-and-bred Salt Lakers lead producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to talk about whether this movie holds up and who its real heroes and villains are. Get tickets to watch the Sandlot at the sandlot with the original cast, this Saturday, Aug. 4. See plans for the Tower Theater remodel at 9th and

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16:35

Living on the Streets in the Salt Lake Heat

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/02

This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own. What does high heat mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead producer Emily Means talks with Ron, who has been unhoused in Salt Lake for years. Plus, host Ali Vallarta connects with Wendy Garvin, executive director of Unsheltered Utah, about how we can help keep Salt Lakers cool. Find a Cool Zone in Salt Lake County. This episode originally aired July 25, 2022. Subscribe to our daily

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16:42

Happy Inaugural 801 Day, Perfect Salt Lake!

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/08/01

Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday celebrating our city’s original area code. But what makes the 801 so great in the first place? And why do we choose to stay even when we feel embattled? Alleyways Amplified founder and creative optimist Vishwa Srinivasan finds light in the literal dark corners of our city, and tells host Ali Vallarta why Salt Lake can be perfect. Get $5 tickets to City Cast Salt Lake’s 801 Day

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22:14

Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/07/31

Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options. Read about Utah’s OB-GYN shortage in Utah Business. And if you haven’t already, grab your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration. See you tomorrow! Subscribe to our daily morning

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26:56

‘Fire and Focus’ on Homelessness, Wedding Betting,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/07/28

The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down. Plus, is Utah the best place to get married? Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! 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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27:09

Can We Convince Denver That SLC Is Its Rival?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/07/27

We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew us when our mountains are closer? And if we are better, then why did we get more Crumbl Cookies and not a Union Station? Host Ali Vallarta is joined by lead producer Emily Means plus a couple of special guests — City Cast Denver’s host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi — to determine once and for all whether we’re really rival cities or just regional siblings who like to

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25:26

Sugar House, Meet Your New City Councilmember

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/07/26

Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmember Amy Fowler vacated the seat. Councilmember Young joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how she’s thinking about her new constituents’ concerns, like transportation and affordable housing. Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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26:48

How Right Were We? Our 2023 Predictions So Far

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2023/07/25

At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt Lake City in 2023. Today, we’re checking in to see how their educated guesses are faring in the realms of politics, food and drink, the Great Salt Lake, and sports. Are they clairvoyants? Or should they go back to the crystal ball for another look? Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram

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