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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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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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18:07

Visiting Every Coffee Shop in Salt Lake City

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/22

It’s finally latte season, so where can you get the best cuppa in town? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in Salt Lake City last year. Host Ali Vallarta asks Andy to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest. This episode first aired on January 7, 2025. Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops. 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

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37:41

SLC Races to Watch, Fall Crafting, Redford Moviethon

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/21

Four Salt Lake City Council seats are up for election this year. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez talk about who's running and what the biggest issues are in each district. Plus, local events and small business shoutouts.Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council District 1 election: Victoria Petro running against Stephen Otterstrom, Yussuf Abdi [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council District 3 election: Incumbent Chris Wharton faces 4 challengers [Salt Lake

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29:34

Should SLC Be More Like Chicago?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/20

Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson has been living in Chicago for the past 20 months, and he’s got some notes for host Ali Vallarta. What can SLC learn from the Windy City (and vice versa)? 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

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34:06

GOP Redistricting Tricks, 'No Kings' Protest Returns,...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/17

The Utah Republican Party changed their stance on redistricting, and announced two new efforts. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger break down what the initiative means before you’re asked to sign it. Plus, the “No Kings” protest returns and joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Utah Republican party launches referendum on map C and initiative to ask legislature to repeal Prop 4 [ABC 4] Here’s the safety plan

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20:12

The People’s Guide to Park City

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/16

Do you know the real Park City? Executive producer Emily Means asks Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his local tips and takes, and the history that make this mountain town tick. 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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32:43

RedWest Fest Disaster, New Ballot Deadline, Public...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/15

What the heck happened at the RedWest Music Festival this weekend? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez dive into the mess. Plus, what to know about new voting laws this election and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Woman injured from debris while leaving Salt Lake City music festival has died [KSL.com] What To Know About Utah’s 2025 General Election [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our

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22:56

What’s the Next Coolest Thing To Come out of Utah?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/14

Utah leaders love touting our innovative spirit and entrepreneurship. We are the Beehive State, after all — industrious! Executive producer Emily Means asks Desert News business reporter Art Raymond what's behind that reputation? Plus, what are the coolest things made in Utah? Resources and references: What’s the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge [Desert News] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like

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39:26

Salt Lake Street Projects, Ticketmaster Scams, Alt...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/10

What's next for Salt Lake City streets? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of some new projects. Plus, how Ticketmaster is scamming Utahns and some joyful picks for your weekend.Resources and references: Give feedback on potential, future SLC transportation projects. Andy Larsen: These are the sneaky ways Ticketmaster and Live Nation squeeze fans for billions [Salt Lake

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28:19

Could More SLC Restaurants Unionize? Vegas Can Be a...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/09

Could The SunTrapp bar's union effort have a ripple effect across Salt Lake's food and drink scene? If the power of Las Vegas's culinary union is any indication … maybe. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler what lessons the Trapp could take from organized labor in Sin City. 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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24:57

Does SLC Need a 'Night Mayor'?

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/08

There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife. This episode first aired April 16, 2025. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy

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33:30

Legislature Picks New Map, Mayor Vs. Council, Fall...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/07

There's just one step left in finalizing Utah’s new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: Republican lawmakers picked their preferred congressional redistricting map. See what district you’d be in. [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Lawmakers Meet Today To

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29:41

Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/06

What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map. Background listening: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] 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

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45:01

Is Downtown Just For Tourists? 1-Star Utah Park...

City Cast Salt Lake ·

2025/10/03

The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend.Resources and references: Downtown SLC Marriott gets multimillion-dollar remodel as hotel sector thrives. Take a look inside. [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake

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