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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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32:03

SLC’s Viral Scammer, Data Center on Public Lands,...

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2026/10/05

Salt Lake City has an alleged scammer on the loose. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Chandler Rosenberg and Cassie Bingham about why this story has the internet in a chokehold. Plus, a nuclear-powered data center on public lands and cheap lunch deals.Resources and references: People speak out on encounters with viral “SLC Scammer Guy” [ABC 4] A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah [NPR] Nuclear is

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23:38

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

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2026/10/04

When Salt Lake City 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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37:14

SLC Halloween Costumes, Rowland Hall’s Future, $3.33...

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2026/10/02

Need a Halloween costume? Executive producer Emily Means, Keep It Local newsletter editor Shelby Hintze, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia have some very Utah ideas. Plus, what will become of the old Rowland Hall campus on 9th and 9th, and picks of the week.Resources and references: Utah’s oldest school is selling its 9th & 9th campus. Will the historic building remain? [Salt Lake Tribune] Spooky season starts at these local shops [Keep It Local] Become a member of City

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27:29

Trevor Lee Resigns in Disgrace, Cybercab Sightings,...

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2026/10/01

The state lawmaker everyone loves to hate has resigned after he was charged with fraud. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Andy Larsen about GOP Rep. Trevor Lee’s greatest hits. Plus, cybercabs have landed in Utah, and in our members-only segment: Do Salt Lakers underestimate our downtown?Resources and references: State Representative Trevor Lee resigns from office after being charged with multiple felonies [ABC4] Before Rep. Trevor

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36:33

Your Guide to October 2026 in Salt Lake

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2026/09/30

Hello, scary season! October is here, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Scott Wessman bring you a guide to make the most of it, from diving into a corn pit to shopping Salt Lake’s freakiest decor. Plus, don’t miss our episode explaining why Utah goes so hard for Halloween.For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out our daily newsletter. City Cast Salt Lake is made

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37:58

A Battle for Alpine Loop, Delta Center Revamp, New...

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2026/09/29

Who wins in the battle for the Alpine Loop, cyclists or cars? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss talk about the fight over who gets the road and gatekeeping leaf peeping spots. Plus, the Delta Center got a makeover, and local shoutouts.Resources and references: Road Respect is a Two Way Street [Utah Department of Public Safety] Ryan Smith says SEG will ‘be aggressive’ in pursuing MLB expansion [KSL]

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33:17

Housing Debate Heats Up, Reimagined Parking Lots, the...

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2026/09/28

Salt Lake City’s new housing proposal has people up in arms, but why? Executive producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria are joined by former City Council Member Darin Mano to explain. Plus, unpaving paradise to get rid of a parking lot, and why the ‘burbs are so great.Resources and references: Salt Lake City's contentious housing options proposal receives key endorsement [KSL] A mini-city, green space or something else? Here’s what you said that huge SLC parking lot should be

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20:21

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

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2026/09/27

What’s a seemingly small project in Salt Lake City 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

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34:44

Fat Bird Week, Utah’s Oversight Issue, Free Book...

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2026/09/25

The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg give their takeaways. Plus, it's Fat Bird Week at the Great Salt Lake, and picks of the week. Resources and references: Can a Little Bird Save Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧] Tickets for Sandhill Crane Viewing Day, OWL-o-ween, Goshute Mountains HawkWatch

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30:56

Will Voters Pay for Better Parks? LDS Abortion...

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2026/09/24

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is weighing in against abortion measures in Idaho and Nevada. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Scott Wessman discuss what the church’s involvement could foreshadow for Utah. Plus, Salt Lake County voters will decide whether to fund $128 million in parks and recreation projects, and a few things we think are cool.Resources and references: LDS Church weighs in on abortion ballot measure in a second state

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38:37

Utah’s Fertility Rate Drops, Game Day Wings, Cheap...

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2026/09/23

Utah’s fertility rate is declining. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen ask Emily Harris, a senior demographic analyst for the Gardner Policy Institute, about why it’s got lawmakers in a panic. Plus, we plan your next game day party, with local ideas for food and more.Resources and references: Utah’s Declining Fertility Rate [Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute] Anxious About Aging? Retire on a College Campus. [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast

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37:19

Can MomTok Survive? The Case for Midvale, SLC's...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/09/22

There are 23 cities in Salt Lake County — and we believe one of them is about to pop off: Midvale. Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia make the case for visiting or living there. Plus, MomTok is falling apart and weekly shoutouts.Resources and references: Mikayla Matthews quits ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ because of news that goes against her ‘morals’. [Los Angeles Times] Taylor Frankie dealt new custody

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40:47

LDS Church’s Real Estate Empire, Utah’s Mahjong...

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2026/09/21

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ real estate empire is growing. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss how the church is changing whole regions of the U.S. Plus, culture writer Meg Walter tells us about the rise of old lady hobbies, and we make our Utah wishlist.Resources and references: The Mormon Church Is Quietly Expanding Its Real Estate Empire Across the US [Bloomberg] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way

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29:12

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

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2026/09/20

Would Salt Lake City 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

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36:04

Lola Blankets Catches Heat, Salt Lake City’s $600M...

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2026/09/18

Salt Lake City is struggling to pay for big public utilities projects, and the city’s clean water is at stake. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Strauss dig into the city’s debt woes. Plus, the TikTok controversy over Utah’s Lola Blankets, and weekend picks.Resources and references: SLC can’t cover debt on an $850M-plus project almost no one sees, audit says. Property owners may need to pay up. [Salt Lake Tribune] A Customer

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31:30

Tower Theatre Opening Date, Emigration Canyon Bike...

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2026/09/17

Emigration Canyon might finally get a bike lane. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Molly Miloscia and Chandler Rosenberg discuss why some homeowners are concerned. Plus, an update on when Salt Lake’s beloved Tower Theatre will finally reopen, and a few cozy food recs for early fall. Resources and references: Right-of-way fight brews over Emigration Canyon road project [FOX 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help

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29:16

Planning a Salt Lake Wedding, Cox's AI Warning, Recs...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/09/16

How is Utah responding to the news that AI might kill us in a few years? Executive producer Emily Means, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down Gov. Spencer Cox's new proclamation on AI. Plus, on a much lighter note, we talk about planning a gorgeous Salt Lake wedding. And in our members-only segment: the best places to see some fall foliage this season.Resources and references: Sweet and Awkward Salt Lake Proposals [City Cast Salt Lake]

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42:31

SLC's Major League Bet, Replacing Closed Schools, New...

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2026/09/15

Major League Baseball is looking more and more likely for Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen, and audience development manager Angie Treasure dig into the Millers’ MLB ambitions. Plus, what should happen to three shuttered Salt Lake elementary schools? And local shoutouts.Resources and references: Breaking down the candidates for MLB’s next expansion teams [ESPN] What should Salt Lake City School District do with its shuttered campuses? Here’s how

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20:40

A Statewide Quest to Discover Utah's Hidden Gems...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2026/09/14

Have you driven past a restaurant, mural, or community space a hundred times and never stopped in? In this bonus sponsored episode by Magnify Utah, host Ali Vallarta asks Dustin Khong, Magnify Utah coordinator, and Igor Limansky, director of Utah's Division of Multicultural Affairs, to dig into the Community Quest, a free, ongoing passport connecting Utahns to local food, art, and stories across the state. Head to multicultural.utah.gov/magnify to grab a passport or find the closest pickup location

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33:52

Utah's Lt. Gov. Sticks it to Trump, Flag Snitches,...

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2026/09/14

Utah’s lieutenant governor is taking on the Trump administration over access to voter data. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg break down the fight. Plus, Utah’s flag ban is keeping state officials busy, and where to dance like nobody’s watching — and still make it to bed on time.Resources and references: Trump’s DOJ is investigating Utah’s election chief for refusing to hand over voter data, it says in letter [Salt Lake

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