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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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27:36

A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/19

Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for

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32:21

Public-Private Policing in SLC? Dude Ranch Militia?...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/18

Journalists and internet sleuths, we have some scoops for you! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss local stories worth investigating. Plus, joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: How To Save a Life With Naloxone [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily

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31:52

What To Expect This Ski Season

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/17

Every ski resort wanted to open this weekend. But what percentage of Utahns are actually going up there? Host Ali Vallarta asks ⁠Salt Lake Tribune reporter Julie Jag⁠ what to expect this ski season and how you could ski for free. If you enjoyed the interview with Gretchen Dietrich, executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, ⁠learn more here⁠. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to

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40:04

Dems Line Up for Congress, Campfire Lounge Drama,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/14

Democratic candidates are officially lining up for Salt Lake’s new congressional district. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss who's running and how you can get involved. Plus, the owners of Water Witch stare down a lawsuit and picks of the week. Resources and references: State Sen. Kathleen Riebe launches campaign for new Utah House district [Deseret News] Water Witch, Bar Nohm owners allegedly abandoned Sugar

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22:27

Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/13

Utahns are everywhere these days, whether they’re foxtrotting on national TV or doing backflips. Host Ali Vallarta asks Meg Walter, culture writer and host of the Hive Mind podcast when we hit critical mass and why we’re natural performers. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning

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32:01

Utah’s New Congressional Map

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/11

Utahns have new congressional districts, after a drawn-out redistricting saga. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what the boundaries are, who’s running for office, and what's the Legislature's next move. Resources and references: Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting [FOX 13] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt

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34:44

SLCPD Shooting Footage, Daycare Closures Delayed, Ice...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/11

Salt Lake City Police has released body cam footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through what the video shows. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council extends daycare closing a senior center and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council extends daycare operations on chopping block through May [FOX 13] Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake

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22:53

Is the Flu Different in Utah?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/10

It's flu season, and we're all sniffling and miserable. But research from the University of Utah explains why we feel like trash when we're sick. Host Ali Vallarta asks neuroscientist Dr. Jessica Osterhout if flu symptoms are all in our head and how our Salt Lake environment might make them worse. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at

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45:06

Who Is Utah's Mamdani? Local Election Results, Mezcal...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/07

Even in little ol’ Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week.Check out Edison Street Silent Movies. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at

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24:16

Is Salt Lake City Over?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/06

Iconic haunts closing, costs increasing — is the Salt Lake City we once knew over? Host Ali Vallarta asks local comedian Pete Souvall about when the city he grew up in changed for him and what's the next iteration of Salt Lake's identity. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning

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24:46

The Uproar Over the Sugar House Park Hotel

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/05

A proposed hotel above Sugar House Park has caused an uproar in the neighborhood. But it’s the third pitch that’s gotten pushback from residents. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City planning commissioner Amy Barry what’s next for the lot and what public benefits could be negotiated. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe

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41:58

Election Day Info, Utah’s Homelessness Plan, Farewell...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/04

It’s Election Day! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means roundup last-minute information you should know and the 411 on special service districts. Plus, Utah's vision for homelessness contradicts service providers and some joyful local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day [City Cast Salt Lake] In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape [New York Times] Check out Bad Caddy in SLC. Become a

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32:34

Your Guide to November 2025 in Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/11/03

Utah is already hauling out Christmas decor because it’s November! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from free food programs and volunteer opportunities to local artisan markets. And, if you do go to Southern Utah, try these national park lookalikes to avoid crowds. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt

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36:50

10K-Bed ICE Facility, Child Care Cuts, LDS Garment Hype

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/31

Happy Halloween! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg make sense of some scary news headlines, from a 10,000-person ICE detention center to cutting funding for child care. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding [KSL] Utah Gov. Cox said he’d welcome an ICE detention facility. Here’s what state leaders are saying now

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20:34

Try These SLC Pizza Pop-Ups — if You Can Get In.

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/30

Salt Lake’s pop-up food scene is getting so exclusive, the County Health Department is reminding people about permits. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune business reporter Paighten Harkins over-analyze the pizza pop-ups taking the city by storm. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily

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21:27

Utah’s Ode to Halloween

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/29

No one gets more hyped for Halloween than Utahns. But where does our love for the holiday come from? Host Ali Vallarta asks Deseret News features writer Meg Walter to explain Utah's Halloween obsession. This episode first aired Oct. 26, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning

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41:07

Hall-O-Week in SLC, Two Elections Canceled, Last...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/28

It’s Halloweek in Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means round up their best ideas to celebrate, whether you’re a scaredy cat or thrill seeker. Plus, which elections got canceled and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Banish AIDS Patients to Antelope Island? A Legislator Proposed It. [City Cast Salt Lake] The Most Salt Lake Halloween Costumes [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and

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23:39

How Hard Is It To Get a Job in Salt Lake Right Now?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/27

How hard is it to get a job in Salt Lake right now? Host Ali Vallarta asks Zions Bank senior economist Robert Spendlove about the health of our local labor market and AI bots fighting each other for jobs.Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on

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37:38

Almost 20% Tax Increase! Squabbling With RHOSLC, Milk...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/24

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase in her 2026 budget. Holy shit! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and social media manager Molly Miloscia break down the mayor's pitch. Plus, fact checking the Real Housewives on Utah's richest ZIP codes and helpful and celebratory picks of the week. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposes tax increase, criminal justice focus [FOX 13] Find a food pantry to support

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21:56

Is 900 South Too Cool To Fail?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/23

We are co-hosting the grand opening of the Milk Block this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. on 900 South in Salt Lake City — another beautiful new hub on the 9-Line. Host Ali Vallarta asks Maven co-founder Rocky Donati if 900 South is simply too cool to fail.Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily

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