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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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37:51

The Best Places to Hike in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/10/05

The temps are dropping in the valley, so that means it's time to get back outside. Today on City Cast Las Vegas, we're getting you geared up for hiking season. Local outdoor enthusiast and real estate agent Austin Williams, one half of the team behind "The Other Las Vegas" on Instagram, helps us dive into the best beginner, intermediate and advanced hikes in and around the Las Vegas area.Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, October 5th episode. The Escape Room Las Vegas Touching

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23:38

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/10/04

When Las Vegas looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the

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30:04

Controversy Rocks the Governor's Race, Illegal Rat...

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2026/10/02

There's some new drama in the governor's race after allegations surfaced that Attorney General Aaron Ford sought to pardon a pregnant woman's killer, but there's more to the story than that. We unpack what actually happened and how it could impact Ford’s chances in the race for governor. In some off-the-wall news, somebody illegally dumped rats near a Boulder City park this week, which got us wondering: does Las Vegas have a dumping problem? Good News Friday returns with reasons to visit Lee Canyon,

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36:48

Henderson Says No to ICE, What the School Board...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/10/01

Henderson's police chief just rejected ICE's request to expand its presence in Southern Nevada, but will that squash ICE's attempts at gaining a larger footprint in the valley? A listener fired up about the CCSD school board inspired us to break down what the board actually does, what decisions it has made this year, and what's at stake with three seats up for reelection. Plus, in our Weekend Lookahead, we share where to catch a great ballet show, a spot in the Arts District perfect for meeting new

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31:03

Your Guide to October 2026 in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/30

Spooky season is here! So where are the best places around town to get in on the Halloween Spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer in Vegas? From haunted houses, to horror movie marathons, and a Filipino food festival, we’ve got you covered. Host Jesse Merrick, Nevada Current Reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle, and "Keep It Local" writer Melinda Sheckells dish on all the things you need to do, buy, eat and see in Las Vegas this October.Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, September 30th

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39:07

Emergency School Funding, the Battle for an NBA...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/29

CCSD was staring down $51 million in budget cuts, but Gov. Joe Lombardo just approved emergency funding to give school districts temporary relief. What's the long-term fix for CCSD, though? We also dive into the pros and cons of Las Vegas' potential NBA team calling T-Mobile Arena home compared to some other proposed sites on the north end of the Strip. Then we dish on our latest Las Vegas obsessions, including one of the vibiest coffee shops in the valley, the best movie theaters to catch a flick,

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34:40

Your Guide to the Nevada Governor's Race

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/28

The Nevada governor's race is heating up with less than two months to go, and there's a lot to unpack. We sat down with Nevada Independent Capital Bureau Chief Tabitha Mueller and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler to lay out everything you need to know heading into Election Day. We dive into how Lombardo is running on his economic record, Ford's strategy of tying the governor to Trump at every turn, what recent polls actually tell us about how close this race really is, and whether these two

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20:21

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/27

What’s a seemingly small project in Las Vegas that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today.Is there something your city is doing that we

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33:27

Would You Live at Wayne Newton's Estate? Plus, How to...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/25

Wayne Newton's nearly 40-acre former Las Vegas compound could soon become a luxury home community, but is this the best use of Mr. Las Vegas' former home? Nevada has more jobs than ever but still ranks eighth in the nation for unemployment. So we dig into whether or not wages are keeping up with the growth of our city and what it will actually take to make a meaningful change in our unemployment rates. Good News Friday returns with a nod to Dolly Parton and 9 to 5 Day. And in our members-only bonus

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39:04

Will Caesars Change Under New Ownership? Plus, the...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/24

Caesars Entertainment shareholders just approved Tilman Fertitta's $17.6 billion takeover bid, so what does it actually mean for the Strip, and how much of a difference will a casino owner who isn't tied to private equity make in how Caesars operates? Carrot Top was hospitalized following a reported suicide attempt amid a series of sexual misconduct allegations, but the reporting on the story seemed to be lacking in several key areas. Plus, we look ahead to the weekend and share what events we've

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39:28

Committee Alters Murals with AI. Plus, Las Vegas Is...

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2026/09/23

A proposed Business Improvement District is dividing property and business owners in the Arts District as many wrestle with whether it's necessary for the area to continue to grow. So we sat down with Derek Stonebarger, who owns ReBAR and sits on both the BID and 18b Las Vegas Arts District Neighborhood Association boards, to find out what the BID would actually do that the current association isn't already doing. The city of Las Vegas is removing grass from 15 parks as part of its ongoing water

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35:00

Can Data Centers Fund Our School District? Plus, What...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/22

Governor Lombardo's new executive order on data centers promises guardrails — but is it really just a welcome mat in disguise? Creative Producer Jacob Solis hosts Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus to dig into the politics, the school funding promises, and the water questions nobody can quite answer yet. They also break down what the Paramount/Warner Brothers antitrust settlement means for Nevada and whether the Hollywood 2.0 dreams are quietly dying.Learn more about the sponsors of

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39:01

Where to Find Locally Grown Food in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/21

The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak had a lot of us rethinking our food choices, so we brought in farmer and food justice advocate Cheyenne Kyle and food writer Brent Holmes to talk about the best practices to avoid food recalls, why supporting local farmers in Las Vegas is so critical, and what the future of farming in the desert actually looks like. Plus, we hit on some of our favorite farmers market finds around the valley.Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, September 21st

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29:12

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/20

Would Las Vegas be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly transformed, “greened” neighborhood lots. But how did they do it? David talks with City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and special guest Matt Rader, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about how Philly prioritized revitalizing its abandoned outdoor space, the ways that having a nonprofit partner has made all the

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32:36

A Space Academy in Nevada? Plus, Free Outdoor Gyms,...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/18

President Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Space Force Academy, which got us thinking: would Nevada be a good fit? The Las Vegas City Council is encouraging locals to get their sweat on outside after approving eight new free outdoor fitness courts across city parks in the valley. We also hit you with the news that put a smile on our face this week with another edition of Good News Friday. And in our members-only bonus segment, we explain why the company behind EDC has its sights

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34:57

Do Political Endorsements Actually Sway Your Vote?...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/17

The Retail Association of Nevada just flipped its endorsement from Gov. Joe Lombardo to Democratic challenger Aaron Ford, but do endorsements actually move the needle in races like this? A new report on the CCSD Police Department's use of force raises serious questions about racial bias in how officers deploy force against students. Plus, the LVCVA's five-day sale returns next week, but will it be enough to entice us into a staycation? Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with NPR Mountain West

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37:07

Nuclear Testing Returns to Nevada, Las Vegas Eyes...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/16

The Nevada National Security Site is now a testing ground for microreactors, which got us wondering if Nevada is ready for another atomic age. The Nevada Department of Transportation has its sights set on developing 31,000 acres between Sloan and Jean as it tries to get ahead of a projected 44% increase in employment by 2050, but how far can Las Vegas realistically grow? Plus, a beer spa is coming to Vegas, but if that’s not your vibe, we’ve got you covered with our favorite spots around town to

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35:59

Las Vegas Tourism Takes a Hit, Our Broken Eviction...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/15

The LVCVA says Las Vegas is feeling the effects of the K-shaped economy, so we dig into whether catering to wealthy visitors is a sustainable long-term strategy for a city that built its reputation on being an escape for everyone. We also dive into Clark County's eviction process and explain why a new lawsuit is calling for changes, including getting rid of appointed hearing masters who wield significant power without being held accountable by voters. Host Jesse Merrick wraps it all up with the

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36:37

Is Vegas Entertainment in Trouble?

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/14

Mad Apple and Awakening announced permanent closures recently, spurring questions about what the future of entertainment in Vegas looks like. So we caught up with Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli from Vegas Revealed to break down what's driving the shift, how the Sphere has played into this change and what the next iteration of shows on the Strip could look like.Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, September 14th episode: Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge Want to get in touch? Follow

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27:01

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is...

City Cast Las Vegas ·

2026/09/13

It was another brutal summer in Las Vegas, but local government took recent record-breaking temps as a serious threat and is already rolling out protections for locals like you. Jesse Merrick joins “Your City Could Be Better” to talk about the bold moves of Nevada’s lawmakers, like mandating heat mitigation and giving away trees, and how some time-tested strategies still need to be tweaked as rising global temperatures present new problems every day.Mentioned on the show: Europe’s 10,000

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