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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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18:21

Queering Salt Lake’s Favorite Musical

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/12/01

If you saw Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you may have had, oh, we don’t know –– a queer awakening! More than 20 years later, Provo-based theater director Kacey Spadafora has a technicolor dream of his own: to revive this story as the big gay musical he always knew it could be. He tells host Ali Vallarta what it would take to make it happen. Read Wes Long’s piece about the history of Salt Lake’s theater scene in City Weekly. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter

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22:16

You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Need a Will

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/30

There are a lot of things city slickers need in this life: a good hairstylist, a credit score, a cell phone. How about a will? It’s a bit morbid, we know. But what will happen to your belongings (or your pet) if you don’t have one? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Candace Waters, a cool young estate lawyer, about why you should write a quick will — even if it’s just on a napkin. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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18:14

Utah’s Wild Horse Conundrum

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/29

Have you heard about Mongo? His story brought Utah’s wild horse conundrum close to home and served as unusually good press for the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundups. Growth, land use, and the good old fashioned “way of life” question are all at stake in Utah’s wild horse debacle — which host (and horse girl) Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Brian Maffly try to unravel. See Grieg Huggins’ photo exhibit at Sandy City Hall. Call us with your thoughts on “Falling for Christmas”

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16:45

Why Do We Have So Many Scammers?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/28

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 is even one of the first to set up a white collar crime registry because of this. Deseret News Features Editor Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to categorize Utah’s various scammers and figure out who’s to blame. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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23:43

Security Checks, Ciao to Big Daddy’s, and Swig-Aplex

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/23

This week has been tough — and it’s only Wednesday. From the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs to a senseless shooting in our own city this weekend, our community is on edge. Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means tackle those feelings, plus the food news you need to know before logging off for a few days. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. 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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20:55

How Park City Plans to House Its Workers

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/22

Some would argue that the affordability crisis in Park City has been raging since the ‘02 Olympics, making housing out of reach for many local workers. That means a lot of them are actually our neighbors in Salt Lake! Last week, host Ali Vallarta talked to journalist Gloria Liu about how to save a ski town. Today, we zoom in on Park City with KPCW reporter Parker Malatesta –– because there are some very interesting housing projects on the table. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You

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14:03

Water Lessons From Las Vegas

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/21

As we round out yet another dry year in Utah, our neighbors in Vegas have made Salt Lake news recently for their strict water policies. It’s not the first time we’ve eyed them with conservation envy. When John Oliver railed on Utah’s water consumption this past summer, he told us he wished we were more like our sister: Las Vegas. When did the city of excess become the city of conservation? And what can Salt Lake learn? City Cast Las Vegas Lead Producer Sonja Swanson joins host Ali Vallarta to

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29:43

Bigger Highways, Restaurant Closures, and an Election...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/18

It’s the week after the election, but there’s no rest for the wicked in this town! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to debate bigger highways, tie up loose ends from the election, and lament the closure of some beloved restaurants. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more

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15:25

How Far Has Representation In Utah's Art Scene Come?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/17

Artist Ruby Chacón is a self-proclaimed “Utahna.” The Chicana artist and founder of Salt Lake’s Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts has spent her career challenging the mostly white art world with her portraits and murals. As Salt Lake’s gallery scene is embroiled in a controversy of racial representation, arts journalist Bianca Velasquez joins host Ali Vallarta to examine how Ruby Chacón’s legacy continues to kick-down doors. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on

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21:53

It’s Not Impossible for Utahns To Win the Lottery

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/16

A lucky Californian recently won the record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball. But if Salt Lakers even wanted a chance at that money, they really had to work for it. Utah is one of five states that doesn’t sell lottery tickets, and gambling of any kind is banned here. That means we’re hopping in the car for a road trip to an Idaho gas station in the hopes of buying a life-changing lotto ticket. It’s a longshot — but it’s not impossible for one of us to win. Like Samora Magadla, a local flight

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24:21

How to Save Park City

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/15

The resorts are opening, the snow is accumulating, and our local ski towns are trying to survive their worst instincts. Last November, freelance journalist Gloria Liu asked How to Save a Ski Town in Outside magazine. One year later, host Ali Vallarta asks Gloria if there is still hope for mountain towns, and which creative solutions are proving their might. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on

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22:17

Can a True Crime Show Be Ethical?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/14

Nowadays true crime is inescapable. Whether it’s Netflix's latest doc-series or a podcast relaying the details of a grizzly murder — Utah has become a hotspot for these stories. But can a market that re-victimizes and exploits grief be ethical? Host Ali Vallarta asks former crime journalist (and former sports reporter!) Amy Donaldson, host of the mega-popular KSL podcast “The Letter.” Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter

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26:25

Tight Races, Weird Judicial Reviews, and the Seasonal...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/11

Election day is over but the ballots persist! As county clerks continue their herculean effort to update the latest midterm results, host Ali Vallarta talks with former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani about the local nail biters, the moderate grind, and weirdly personal judicial reviews. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast

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17:34

The GSL Could Lose 100,000 Gallons Per Minute

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/10

Everyone is trying to save the Great Salt Lake from becoming a puddle and an ecological wasteland. But a plan by US Magnesium, LLC, could put a wrench in those eforts. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Alex Veilleux, a policy associate at HEAL Utah, about the potential impacts of siphoning 100,000 gallons of water per minute out of the GSL — and why it’s not too late to prevent it from happening. Attend the public comment writing workshop tonight, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Subscribe to our daily

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23:49

Let’s Talk About Last (Election) Night

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/09

The vote totals are still trickling in, but in this deep red state … some races are essentially called the moment a Republican candidate lands on the ballot. If you know, you know. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke about the impact of Utah Democrats throwing their support behind unaffiliated Senate candidate Evan McMullin in his bid against incumbent Republican Mike Lee. Also — Gerrymandering! The Parks Bond! Amendment A! And Dr. Suzanne Harrison! Subscribe to

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21:37

Election Day Therapy

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/08

Do you doomscroll on Election Day? Stay up to watch the poll numbers come in? Tired of being told, “This is the most important election of our lifetime?” Take a deep breath. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with family therapist Josie Bohling about techniques to calm your mind and get you through the day as we’re bombarded with results. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out

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23:20

No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/07

The midterm election is upon us! There's a glaring difference between this year’s ballot and 2018's: no citizen-led initiatives. Host Ali Vallarta spoke with political strategist Katie Matheson about why that is and what it takes to get an initiative on the ballot. Then, lead producer Emily Means joins them as they share their dream ballot measures — if only they had about $3 million. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here

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16:10

Racist Costumes, Overflow Shelters, and Last-Minute...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/04

Unclench your jaw, grab a warm beverage and take a load off — we made it to the weekend. Lead producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about the news of the week, including *really* bad Halloween costumes, an update on homelessness as winter hits town, and what to do if you put off voting. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to

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28:19

Lee vs. McMullin: Choose Your Fighter (AKA Senator)

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/03

It’s a City Cast Salt Lake X State Street crossover! In preparation for the upcoming election, we’re bringing you an episode of KUER’s politics podcast, State Street. Hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins break down the U.S. Senate race at the top of your ballot: two-term incumbent Republican Mike Lee vs. unaffiliated challenger Evan McMullin. They explore the candidates’ positions and what the outcome could say about Utah’s political landscape. Find more episodes of State Street here. Subscribe to

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17:21

What’s Your Vision for State Street?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2022/11/02

The old Sears Building on State Street is coming down to make way for something new. That has us wondering: What does the future hold for one of Salt Lake’s most prominent thoroughfares? Host Ali Vallarta dared to dream a little with State Room co-owner Darin Piccoli about what State Street could be. Here’s what’s happening to the taco stand in the Sears parking lot. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to

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