City Cast Las Vegas

From Jimmy Kimmel to CCSD teachers, a realtor, and a pizzeria worker — Las Vegans are facing career repercussions for their commentary on Charlie Kirk's murder, even on their personal social media. In the meantime, Station Casinos is facing criticism for putting up a memorial to Kirk on their marquee signs — but also fielded threats to destroy the sign from a Henderson man in response. Co-host Dayvid Figler and producer Layla Muhammad discuss the politicization of Kirk's death in Southern Nevada with Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus. They also break down NV Energy's new rate hikes, and dig into the lawsuit a spurned man has filed against an exotic dancer — was he really scammed, or just heartbroken? Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode: AFAN Black & White Gala Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Ramen is the new pizza. At least, that's how local food influencer Philip Tzeng (@LasVegasFill) sees it. With steamy broths, slurpable noodles, and long waitlists, ramen has exploded in Las Vegas, and today he joins co-host Dayvid Figler to dish on where to find the city's best bowls. And as Vegas slowly transitions out of summer (emphasis on slowly), Phil shares some of the best spots for cold ramen, proving it's a dish that hits the spot whether you're cooling off or cozying up. Mentioned in this episode: Ramen Sora Ramen Hashi Ramen Boys Sakura Ramen Ramen Ebisu Hachi Toridokoro Jinya Neko Ramen Dragon Tiger Noodle Ramen Show Tachi Ramen & Tea Bar Shokku Ramen Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: AFAN Black & White Gala Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

When Superintendent Jhone Ebert took up her post at the helm of the Clark County School District this year, she inherited contract disputes, low morale, and flagging student test scores. But Ebert came in with an ambitious 100 Day Plan — so now, three months in, how's she doing? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with the Superintendent to discuss the changes she's put into place, and why she thinks CCSD schools deserve a better rap. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: AFAN Black & White Gala Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

At the beginning of September, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched "Welcome to Fabulous," a new campaign aiming to boost our city's flagging tourism numbers — and the ⁠60-second commercial⁠ at the heart of the campaign has been widely panned by locals. So what's wrong with the ad, and why do locals hate it so much? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Shahab Zargari, an award-winning filmmaker and marketing expert at UNLV, and Scott Roeben, AKA Vital Vegas, industry commentator and writer at Casino.org. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 16th episode: ⁠AFAN Black & White Gala⁠ ⁠Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Las Vegas loves to promote its cowboy bonafides — from Vegas Vic to our Helldorado Days and rodeo events — but how much of that is advertising, and how much of that is actual history? Was Las Vegas ever really part of the Wild West? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with UNLV history professor Michael Green, who explains just how much of a frontier town Vegas really was. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 15th episode: AFAN Black & White Gala Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Las Vegas is still standing after last month's state government cyberattack, so we're digging into the biggest local headlines from this week. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by the Nevada Independent's Andrew Kiraly and City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson to unpack three spicy stories: a ⁠rumored sex club⁠ riling up a Northwest neighborhood, Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones announcing he ⁠won't seek reelection⁠ (amid scandal) in his influential district, and the rise of ⁠robo-taxis on the Strip⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 12th episode: ⁠Huel⁠ - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS ⁠Southern Nevada Water Authority⁠ ⁠AFAN Black & White Gala⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Whether it's a $1.99 casino special, a $20 yard-long, or a $50 top-shelf blend behind a hidden door, Las Vegas is arguably the margarita capital of the country. Co-host Dayvid Figler joins co-host and food historian Sarah Lohman, along with Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess, to explore our city's surprising ties to the margarita, from the drink's fuzzy origin story to the rise of yard-long slushies on the Strip. Plus, they share where to find the best (and most unique) margs in town. With Mexican Independence Day weekend around the corner, there's never been a better time to track down your next great margarita. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 11th episode: ⁠Huel⁠ - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS ⁠Southern Nevada Water Authority⁠ ⁠AFAN Black & White Gala⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

After Las Vegan Shane Tamura was named as the shooter in last month's high-profile Manhattan shooting, NY governor Kathy Hochul blamed Nevada's lax gun laws. Turns out, it's a little more complicated than that: Nevada actually passed a pivotal "red flag" law in 2020 that allows law enforcement to temporarily take firearms away from people who pose a threat to themselves or others — but it's barely been used. In 2024, Nevada courts granted just 27 high-risk protection orders, while other states with red flag laws see thousands of such orders a year. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, one of the architects behind many of Nevada's gun safety legislation and a survivor of the Route 91 mass shooting. They talk about how red flag laws work, if they're working, and what we can do better. To learn more about how red flag laws in Nevada work, check out this guide from Everytown. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 10th episode: Huel - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS Southern Nevada Water Authority AFAN Black & White Gala Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

A controversial 9% rate hike from NV Energy is set to be voted on this month, just as a state cyberattack delays public input and a scandal over decades of customer overcharges fuels public outrage. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Camalot Todd of the Nevada Conservation League and Jacob Solis of Battle Born Progress to unpack why frustration with Nevada's largest utility is reaching a boiling point. As of publication, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's website has remained down and the meeting for public input has not been rescheduled. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 9th episode: Huel - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS Southern Nevada Water Authority AFAN Black & White Gala Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Did Sinatra really make a porn? Who was actually the first magician on the Strip? Did Barbara Streisand beat Elvis to the International Hotel? It's only natural that the entertainment industry in Las Vegas, city of spectacle, would foster so many tall tales. So Corey Levitan, creator of the Vegas Myths Busted column at Casino.org, quizzes our hosts, Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, on the wildest myths and actual truths from the history of Vegas showbiz. Play along and let us know how you did! Learn more about the sponsors of this September 8th episode: Huel - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS Southern Nevada Water Authority AFAN Black & White Gala Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

This week's Friday News Roundup has everything: celebrity courtroom drama, Tesla Tunnel weirdness, and an underground bunker house straight out of a sci-fi movie. A ⁠legal battle⁠ between Blake Lively and Perez Hilton is playing out right here in Vegas — raising big questions about gossip, journalism, and free speech. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by artist Brent Holmes and Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess to make sense of it all. They also dig into why the Boring Company wants to ⁠build apartments⁠ (with barely any parking!) over one of its tunnel stations, and the city's infamous Underground House is ⁠back on the market⁠, and we've got some very bad ideas about who should buy it.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Sure, New York and Chicago get all the pizza glory — but has Las Vegas quietly become the most exciting pizza city in the country? Ahead of the Las Vegas Pizza Festival happening this fall, co-host Dayvid Figler chats with Las Vegas Weekly's Amber Sampson about her mouthwatering deep-dive into the local pizza scene. From caramelized Detroit-style corners and cracker-thin Chicago tavern pies to Indian curry pizzas and Brooklyn slices topped with four cheeses, Amber dishes on what makes Vegas pizza so uniquely diverse, and why now might be the best time to grab a slice. Find all of Amber's pizza picks, including ones mentioned in this episode, here. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The Rio once helped redefine the Las Vegas experience, with its all-suite rooms, Masquerade Village, and sky-high energy. But after years of decline, can it reclaim its place in Vegas history? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Rio CEO Patrick Miller to talk about the massive revamp, why mascot Rio Rita is roaming the floor again, how locals still fit into the equation, and what it really takes to pull off Vegas' biggest comeback. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

The leaves may not change color on the Valley floor, but September still brings a big shift to Las Vegas: there's finally stuff to do again! In this episode, community advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett joins co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler to share their best tips for making the most of early fal l— from new food gems in Henderson and Summerlin to a stargazing party at Red Rock. They dish on their favorite seasonal rituals and local happenings, including how to snag free tickets to a highly anticipated Atomic Museum tour and the nostalgic charm of Friday night high school football games. And if you're intrigued by Dayvid's pick for the cheeky Würst Festival, check out our episode for more to do in Boulder City.  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 Las Vegas community. For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Las Vegas, check out Hey Las Vegas' take on what to do this month. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As the week wraps up, the fallout from the cyberattack that downed state government systems from Medicaid to the DMV continues to impact Nevadans — so why didn't Governor Lombardo show up at the first press briefing about it, and did his appearance yesterday give us any more answers? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler chat with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus about the political implications of the attack, as well as why plans for the new airport by Jean are facing criticism from environmentalists, and whether the A's upcoming six-game stint at the Las Vegas Ballpark makes us feel more or less hopeful about their arrival. If you need an update on the restoration of government services call 2-1-1 or go to oem.nv.gov/recovery. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 29th episode: Woven Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Every regional American food finds its way to Las Vegas, and the hot dog is no exception: Food writer Brent Holmes tells co-host Dayvid Figler where to get the best snappy beef franks of Chicago, chili-loaded Coney Island dogs from Detroit, and bacon-wrapped Sonora hot dogs in Las Vegas — just in time for Labor Day and the dog days of summer. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 28th episode: ⁠Woven⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Las Vegas is at the center of a growing national narrative — one filled with dramatic headlines, viral outrage, and talk of economic decline. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas to separate fact from frenzy. Is the Strip really struggling, or is this just a case of exaggerated doom and gloom? From falling visitor numbers and pricey margaritas to corporate missteps and political noise, we unpack what's really going on behind the scenes, and what it means for the city's future. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

At the end of every summer, Las Vegans add another notch to their belt — when you're here for the long haul, you learn to live with the heat. But the long stretches of extreme heat that we're experiencing is new: Reno and Las Vegas are the country's two fastest-warming cities, and the number of heat-related deaths is growing every year. Legislators from the Southwest are trying to get extreme heat classified as a natural disaster, but why is it so hard to address? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Ariel Choinard, coordinator of the Nevada Heat Lab at the Desert Research Institute about the solutions that do and don't work, what we can learn from other cities, and how to respond to climate change naysayers. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 26th episode: Woven Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Short-term rentals (or STRs) like Airbnbs have been a hot topic in the local headlines over the last few years. We talked with two STR owners back in 2023 when they first challenged the County's regulations, but since then, they've taken the County to court, including hearings in front of the Nevada Supreme Court. So where does it all stand now? Are STRs legal in Clark County, and what kinds of regulations would actually make sense for our neighborhoods? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler discuss. Please see below for tomorrow's sponsor show notes: Learn more about the sponsors of this August 25th episode: Woven Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

While underage sex stings (à la "Catch a Predator") are fairly regular local operations, the most recent such effort nabbed an Israeli cybersecurity official — and unleashed both international conspiracy theories and public furor between local officials. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman discuss this and other news with Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle, including the revelation that the top two biggest landlords in the Valley are both corporations, and an appreciation for how the "fake Bieber" story keeps getting wilder. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 22nd episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As summer winds down, tickets for fall beer festivals are coming online — so we're bringing back a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with beer expert Phillip Garcia from Khoury's Fine Wines and Spirits. They talk about the best locally-brewed beers in Las Vegas and where to drink them. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 21st episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

With Las Vegas tourism still in a slump, the entertainment industry is shifting, and locals might finally have the upper hand. Co-host Sarah Lohman chats with Roger Jones, veteran ticketing expert and owner of VegasTickets.com, about how falling demand is unlocking discounted shows, why locals are slow to take advantage, and what trends are shaping residencies and creating the perfect moment for locals to dive back into Vegas entertainment. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 20th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

After a recent New York Times investigation shed light on the deteriorating mental health of 27-year-old Las Vegas resident Shane Tamura — who killed four people in Manhattan before taking his own life — questions are mounting about the systems meant to prevent such tragedies. The report detailed Tamura's two prior involuntary hospitalizations, raising concerns about what should be considered in mental health and gun access laws. Today, we revisit a revealing conversation with Dr. Jim Jobin about the complexities of involuntary commitment and the broader implications of Southern Nevada's strained mental health system. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Despite years of reporting on safety oversights, environmental mishaps, and dodgy regulation, the Boring Co. doesn't seem to be slowing down: Now, the company wants approval from the Nevada Transportation Authority to let their Teslas use city streets (essentially operating as taxis) — and as the Nevada Current just reported, the proposal might not even get a public hearing. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with transportation planning expert Ray Delahanty, AKA CityNerd, who just posted a video titled "The Vegas Loop Is Getting Progressively More Stupid." So — is that fair, or is that exactly what's happening? Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Governor Lombardo has just announced that the Nevada National Guard will be supporting ICE — albeit with "paperwork," not boots on the ground — so how does this play into the political chess between GOP state governors and the Trump administration? Plus, a local funeral home was discovered with uncremated bodies, some stored for up to 10 months, and the Golden Gate Casino, the oldest casino in Las Vegas, does away with live table games. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with Andrew Kiraly, creator of TheList.Vegas, to discuss what this all means. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card — and City Cast Las Vegas swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 15th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Las Vegas knows how to make the most of the nighttime hours — arguably better than any other city in the country. So whether you're booking a late-night steak dinner after a show, feeding your 3 a.m. taco craving, or getting a sunrise omelet after your night out (or graveyard shift), Vegas has something for you. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with Lindsay Stewart, creator of the viral Instagram account The Las Vegas Foodie, to talk about the best late-night eats in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum! We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Las Vegas swag. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Las Vegas built its reputation on being a city that never sleeps — plus, we have a ⁠higher percentage⁠ of night-shift workers than any other city in the country. But does that reputation still hold in 2025? As part of our ⁠Night Week⁠ series, presented by the Neon Museum, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with artist Brent Holmes and ⁠NothingtodolvEATS⁠ founder Giselle D'souza to ask whether Vegas is still a true 24-hour town. From late-night grocery shopping and ever-earlier last calls, they explore what's changed, what's been lost, and what late-night life still looks like in a city that once prided itself on never closing. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode: ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ⁠The Neon Museum⁠ - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Take our audience survey at ⁠citycast.fm/survey⁠ for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card – and City Cast Las Vegas swag! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Recent tensions over noise in the Arts District are just one example of how nightlife can create both opportunities and flashpoints in the politics of our city. And it's exactly the kind of issue that a newly-emerging municipal role, a "Night Mayor," is equipped to solve. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Raheem Manning, Philadelphia's first-ever night mayor, about his job translating the needs of the after-hours economy — and how he'd tackle our Arts District noise debate. This is the second episode of Night Week, a celebration of all things nocturnal in Las Vegas. Take our audience survey at citycast.fm/survey for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card – and City Cast Las Vegas swag! Learn more about the sponsors of this August 12th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The best and brightest meteor shower of the year peaks tonight, August 11th — and believe it or not, you can find some incredible night sky viewing just a couple hours outside of Las Vegas, one of the brightest cities in the country. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Mig Ponce, president of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and founder of Stardust Astrotours. Mig explains why the Perseid Meteor shower is so bright, discusses why dark skies are so essential and so threatened, and shares his favorite stargazing spots within a few hours' drive of Las Vegas. Today kicks off Night Week at City Cast Las Vegas — a special week of nocturnal-themed episodes sponsored by the always-brilliant Neon Museum. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 11th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Las Vegas swag! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Tesla Tunnels are back in the news: This time, as Dana Gentry reports in the Nevada Current, it's because the Boring Co. is pushing a proposal to let its vehicles exit the tunnels and use surface streets (yes, the tunnels were originally proposed as a solve to street traffic). So what's really going on? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman tackle this topic with Jacob Solis of Battle Born Progress, as well as ICE's threat to arrest Congressman Steven Horsford after his attempt to inspect a detention facility in Pahrump, and why five Clark County Commissioners are facing an ethics review board over comped F1 tickets valued at over $10k each. Take our audience survey at citycast.fm/survey for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card – and City Cast Las Vegas swag! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

How well do you know Vegas barbecue? While summer barbecue season is in full swing, few of us actually want to tend a smoker in the sweltering heat, so we're bringing back a conversation with pitmaster Christie Vanover, founder of Girls Can Grill. She tells co-host Sarah Lohman where to order the best BBQ in town and what she looks for in championship-worthy 'cue. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

As Formula One continues to stake its claim in Las Vegas, questions remain about its long-term impact on the local community. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Austin Brown, Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, to explore how F1 is working to become more than just a high-octane spectacle on the Strip. Brown discusses the new 39-acre Grand Prix Plaza, featuring go-karting, simulators, and immersive experiences, and how it aims to bridge the gap between a global sport and its local audience. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stateline-straddling Primm is on its last legs: Whiskey Pete's closed in December, Buffalo Bill's just closed last month, and the outlet mall has just one store left. But what was Primm like in its heyday, and why is everything closing there now? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess to discuss Primm's past and present, and if the proposed new airport and high-speed rail could change the town's fortunes. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vegas showgirl revues of the midcentury were known for nips-out nudity, Crazy Horse at the Riviera brought the tagline "No ifs, ands, or butts" to billboards around town, and as late as the early aughts, Peep Show did away with pasties to revive ticket sales. But lately, it seems like Vegas has been covering up. Sarah Lohman talks with her co-host Dayvid Figler, a lifelong Las Vegan and attorney, and burlesque performer Dirty Martini about what they're seeing (or not) in Vegas entertainment and why it's starting to change. Just a note, that you might have already guessed, this interview touches on some explicit topics. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ProPublica just released an eyebrow-raising investigation: earlier this month, at a conference in Las Vegas purporting to share the secrets to living longer, two women received peptide injections that sent them to the hospital, fighting for their lives. What regulatory oversights allowed this to happen? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler, along with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, discuss the near-deadly episode, as well as the huge fire that destroyed a beloved and surprisingly beautiful strip mall near UNLV, and how Beyoncé wrapped her Cowboy Carter tour in Las Vegas with four surprise guests. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas is making the most of an unusually mild summer, offering a packed calendar of events and experiences tailored to locals. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Melinda Sheckells, editor of The Town Magazine, to break down what's worth your time this August, from creative local birthday gift ideas and volunteer opportunities to stand-out experiences and the latest pop culture trend in Las Vegas. Together, they unpack how residents are closing out the season in Las Vegas.  Don't miss the latest on the local shopping hub reopening this weekend. 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 Las Vegas community. For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Las Vegas, check out Hey Las Vegas's take on what to do this month. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an abrupt closure in June that left vendors scrambling to make up for lost income, Broadacres, the massive swap meet and hub of Hispanic life in North Las Vegas, has announced its official reopening on August 1st. But what does this mean — and will it ever be the same again? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with artist Justin Favela and Nevada Current reporter Jeniffer Solis, both born and raised Las Vegans who grew up going to Broadacres, about what the reopening means, and how the fear of ICE raids and immigration enforcement continues to impact everyday life for a huge swath of our city. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elvis Presley would've turned 90 this year, and Las Vegas is celebrating by recreating his legendary 1969 residency at the Westgate (formerly the International Hotel). Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Elvis's brother, David Stanley, about growing up at Graceland, touring during the Vegas years, and why the city still worships the King. Plus, how accurate are the iconic Vegas Elvis impersonators? Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegans love to complain about the heat (duh), the traffic, and … Californians. Californians moving to Vegas have nearly twice the income of Nevadans moving within the state — with locals bearing the brunt of our affordable housing crisis, it's easy to feel resentful. But should we? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with Nevada Current journalist Michael MJ Lyle and poet Vogue Robinson have a lively conversation about the contours of our frustration with Cali transplants and how much of it is actually fair. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to a new state law, some of you across the valley might start hearing construction noises as early as 5 a.m. this summer — it's part of an effort to help construction workers avoid the brutal heat. But how will this impact noise pollution? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus to tackle this and the rest of the week's news: Why the DOJ is demanding Nevada's voter rolls (and the implications of this political theater), as well as the Aviators latest (temporary) rebrand as — drumroll, please — the Cone Jesters! Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Crush Pad The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With immigration enforcement intensifying nationwide and the Trump administration's proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” aiming to funnel billions more into ICE operations, Las Vegas finds itself uniquely impacted. In a city where one in five residents is an immigrant, the stakes are high and the impact is personal. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Professor Michael Kagan, director of UNLV's Immigration Clinic, to unpack what heightened enforcement looks like on the ground in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 24th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Crush Pad The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration's omnibus budget bill was signed into law earlier this month — but the Dems aren't going down easy. Senator Jacky Rosen joins co-host Dayvid Figler to talk about how the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" will impact Las Vegans, what she's doing about it, and what we can all do to help each other weather its impacts. (Spoiler: The Senator has some spicy takes on the backers of this bill!) Learn more about the sponsors of this July 23rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Crush Pad The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices