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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 Tribune] 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.

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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.

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 Pick a New Voting Map. Here's What To Expect. [City Cast 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2 p.m. late checkout.

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 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, died Saturday at age 101. Host Ali Vallarta asks Claremont Graduate University professor Matthew Bowman about Nelson's successor and how the LDS prophet impacts our lives as Salt Lakers — even if you're not Mormon. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ

October is here, and we're gearing up for cozy season in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from touring exhibits to stargazing, new restaurants and free ski passes. Plus, planning to visit state parks this fall? Try these national park lookalikes instead.  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 Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake's take on what to do this month.  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. City Cast Salt Lake is also made possible by our awesome sponsors: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Alliance, and PLUNJ.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm.

The Suntrapp unionization effort and Policy Kings closure are the big foodie headlines this week. Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria connect the dots to the state's economy. Plus, taking Rep. Trevor Lee at his word to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard and the latest bar and restaurant openings and closures. Resources and references: Owner of iconic Salt Lake City LGBTQ+ bar says it's ‘too small' to unionize as workers announce intent [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah GOP lawmaker wants to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard to honor Charlie Kirk [Salt Lake Tribune] 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

Did you know there are over 50 pages of weird crimes you can go to jail for in Utah? Democratic Rep. Grant Amjad Miller, a public defender joins host Ali Vallarta to go through the oddities of the justice system and some of the most bizarre cases he's seen.  Resources and references: 4 Ideas To Fund Instead of More Jails Beds [City Cast Salt Lake] For the nerds: Utah's 2025 Uniform Fine Schedule 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Sugar House Downtown Alliance PLUNJ

Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah's wealthiest people announced a 2034 goal for saving the Great Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg what's next. Plus, construction ends in Sugar House and local picks for your weekend. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Salt Lake Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

For a liquor-averse state, Salt Lake City's cocktail scene is pretty spectacular, and Salt Lake Magazine's Farm-to-Glass Cocktail Contest is highlighting the best of the best. Host Ali Vallarta is judging the contest and tells executive producer Emily Means about the standout sips to try this weekend and lessons learned. It's the last weekend of the contest! Check out Ali's neighborhood bar crawls to try as many as possible.  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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center

Did you know: In the 1980s, a Utah legislator proposed banishing the state's AIDS patients to Antelope Island? Really. Host Ali Vallarta asks Banished! organizer Kyle Treasure about reclaiming this dark history. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center

The process of drawing Utah's new congressional maps has begun! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means jump into the timeline. Plus, the alleged “fake” Pie pizza, a construction date for downtown SLC's new sports and entertainment district, and a health case for tattoos. Resources and references: Utah's Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Here's the timeline for the massive overhaul of Abravanel Hall, UMOCA and the Salt Palace [Salt Lake Tribune] Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos [Huntsman Cancer Institute]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 morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Spencer's Steaks and Chops

Got an idea for making your neighborhood better? Salt Lake City has money for that! Host Ali Vallarta asks KRCL DJ and Glendale Neighborhood Council member Ebay Hamilton for tips on pitching a project to the city.  Resources and references: SLC Capital Improvement Program grants SLC Arts Council Project Support Grants 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ Salt Lake Sewciety Red Butte Stewardship Utah Walker Center

Utah Valley University reopened this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask UVU staffer and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham about the return to campus. Plus, Salt Lake City considers middle-of-the-night prohibition and local picks for your weekend. Resources and references: After Kirk's Death, Students Return to Campus and Learn ‘How To Be Adults' [New York Times] Salt Lake City to consider new ordinance cracking down on after-hours booze [KSL] The Gala artists' space Baby flamingos at the Aviary Star Party at Snowpine Lodge 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

Beloved Utahn and Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford died Tuesday at his home in Provo Canyon. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune deputy enterprise editor Sean P. Means discuss Redford's local legacy and share their favorite stories of the last great movie star.  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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO

If it feels like fall came early this year, that's because it did! Cooler nights are making leaves blush on the Wasatch Front, and the race is on to peep fall colors. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells host Ali Vallarta where to catch brilliant foliage on an easy walk or more challenging hike, whether you're bringing your dog, the kids, or just need a scenic lunch-break lap. This episode first aired Sept. 26, 2024. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  MOMU Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's speech following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has captured the nation's attention and has us raising our eyebrows. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give their analysis and the latest update on the case. Plus, parking drama in Big Cottonwood Canyon and joyful shoutouts.   Resources and references: Brighton planning meeting agenda and link Trump Has a Warning for Spencer Cox [The Atlantic]  Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach [City Cast 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

Are more public bathrooms on the horizon in Salt Lake City? Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Murdock, deputy director of Salt Lake City Public Lands, when it will get easier to find clean, unlocked bathrooms city-wide. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Walla Walla Salt Lake City Corp Red Butte ICO Salt Lake City Co Arts

How's Salt Lake feeling after the Charlie Kirk assassination? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about the aftermath. Plus, COVID vaccines and picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah. Where Do We Go From Here? [City Cast Salt Lake] Charlie Kirk shooting: Is our nation ‘broken'? Political violence is on the rise. [Salt Lake Tribune] Over 2,000 Utahns potentially exposed to measles at high school event [Fox 13] 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast CEO David Plotz analyze what the assassination means for Utah and national politics. Resources and references: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university [Associated Press] 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads.

Utah is 2025's worst state for women's equality. Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen for practical solutions employers and lawmakers could implement tomorrow if we want to boost our score. Best & Worst States for Women's Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn't cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair

SLC suburb Riverton just became the first city in Utah to sign a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the decision making. Plus, lessons from the Love Club singles event and local shoutouts. Resources and references: A suburb becomes Utah's first city to sign pact with ICE, giving officers immigration enforcement powers [Salt Lake Tribune] The Streak at Salt Lake Film SocietyBecome 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop SaltLake City Co Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

The average home price Salt Lakers can afford is … $260,000, according to local realtor Rod Moser. Host Ali Vallarta asks him about popular and unpopular solutions to get prices closer to that number. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake City Arts Council Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Gov Avenue Street Fair

A 1,300-bed homeless campus is coming to Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the unusual location. Plus, weigh in on a rule impacting our canyons, and ideas for a fun weekend.  Resources and references: Utah officials unveil site for 1,300-bed homeless campus after long, secretive search [Utah State Dispatch]  Save Our Canyons' Roadless Rule impact map and how to give public comment SLC Schnauzer Meetup Salt Lake Greek Festival The American Southwest at Jordan Landing For more of our reporting on the new homeless campus, look here and here. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

Scientists warn of toxic dust storms; wind blowing arsenic from the exposed bed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake into the Salt Lake Valley. Host Ali Vallarta and Great Salt Lake organizer for Stewardship Utah Chandler Rosenberg dive into the latest update and do some mythbusting. Attend a Water Talk to contribute to the state's 2026 Water Plan. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health

The Utah Supreme Court called off the execution of Ralph Menzies, which was scheduled for Friday. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what's next for the death penalty in Utah. Plus, the University of Utah gets skewered over parking, local discounts with your library card, and rooftop theater.  Resources and references: Ralph Menzies' execution called off by Utah Supreme Court days before he was set to die by firing squad [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our show on the last execution Utah carried out [City Cast Salt Lake]  U of U sparks controversy with new policy designed to fix parking issue [ABC 4] SLC Library Card discounts Curbside Theater 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 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) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Jared Maish, the executive chef of Spencer's Steaks and Chops, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health

With Labor Day behind us, we are on our way to fall. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of September in Salt Lake, from witnessing a global wildlife phenomenon, to picking up free birth control, and perfect tomatoes. If you can't make it to the ICE awareness training, check out our guide on what to do if you see ICE in SLC. 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 Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our sponsors, Canyon View Credit Union, Utah State Fair, Harmons, Venture Out, Nature and Human Health, Cozy Earth, and Live Crude. We're also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm.

The I-15 expansion in Salt Lake City is canceled — kinda. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the good news for Rose Park residents. Plus, LDS women can go sleeveless now, a new ice cream spot, and flu shots are here. Resources and references: Utah's Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] UDOT scales back plans to widen I-15 in SLC but aims to add lanes to Legacy Parkway [Salt Lake Tribune]  Dozens of Provo residents face relocation as UDOT plans eminent domain for rail project [FOX 13]  Mormon women can wear new sacred undergarments. Some wonder: Why now? [NPR] What's Next for Unions After Legislative Attacks? [City Cast 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

What is Aritzia, and why is there fanfare for the store's opening today at Fashion Place Mall? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. This episode first aired on April 23, 2025. 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 podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair

A judge has ruled the Utah Legislature must redraw the boundaries of its four congressional districts. Host Ali Vallarta asks former congressman Ben McAdams, a lawyer and the last Democrat to hold federal office in Utah, what comes next and who might run for new seats. 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) 203-0137Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair

It's your furry news roundup! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez investigate Salt Lake's best dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and four pups you should adopt tomorrow. Plus, a local block comes back to life and the year's best symphony is Sept. 23. Resources and references: Follow Ali's every park journey. The full list of dog-friendly patios. Adopt Cash, Ace Bailey, Magnus, and Platter. Is Dog Pee Worse Than Deer Pee in the Watershed? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get tickets to Celebración Sinfónica. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Salt Lake City Government Downtown Alliance Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

Homelessness in Utah is up 18% over the past year. But 10 years ago, our state made national news for solving chronic homelessness. Executive producer Emily Means asks Michelle Flynn, executive director of The Road Home, what changed and whether we ever actually earned that headline. Dig into Utah's new homeless report with us. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair

Live Nation is tightening its grip on Salt Lake City. Is it a bellwether for the new Sports & Entertainment District downtown? Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Shireen Ghrobani dive into it. Plus, Utah ranks worst for women, a party to reduce food waste, and what Trisha Paytas and West Valley Arts have in common.  Vote for City Cast Salt Lake for best podcast in the Best of Utah!  Resources and references: SEG to build new 6,000-seat venue in new Downtown entertainment district [Building Salt Lake] We continue to be ranked as the worst state for women's equality – 11 years running [Utah News Dispatch] Check out West Valley City's Hunchback of Notre Dame WasteLess Solutions Second Chance Dance (promo code: citycast for $20 off) 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair

Utah is the nation's dietary supplement capital, with over 300 nutraceutical companies headquartered here, raking in over $16 billion. Host Ali Vallarta asks Danielle Masterson, editor of the NutraIngredients news site, how the heck that happened. 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair

Local and state leaders want to expand the Salt Lake County Jail as a way to improve public safety and keep offenders off the streets. But is that the best use of our money? Executive producer Emily Means asks public defender and Democratic Rep. Grant Miller what's on his funding wishlist instead of more jail beds. Check out the Salt Lake County jail dashboard. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair

Salt Lakers have raised over $430,000 for workers affected by the Main Street fire. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria cover all the Salt Lake food news that's fit to print, from the plan to rebuild Main to a cute weekend speakeasy in a shoe repair store. Resources and references: SLC bar owner says firefighters cleared his building to reopen after grease fire — then the roof went up in flames [Salt Lake Tribune] Speakeasy nights at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you'll be doing us a big favo  r. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

Could we get a train to Park City? Will fare-free transit ever happen? How do the 'burbs get bus stops? With the 2034 Olympics on the horizon, some big transit investments are coming down the track. Executive producer Emily Means asks Utah Transit Authority executive director Jay Fox what's on the horizon for the Salt Lake Valley's public transportation system.  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and 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 Salt Lake swag. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Stewardship Utah Visit Walla Walla Harmons Utah State Fair

Homelessness is up across the state, and local and state electeds are beefing over it. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down the data and discuss the showdown. Plus, an LDS chatbot for your existential questions, queer bachata, and a tiny art show. Resources and references: Donate to the Main Street fire employee assistance fund. Vote for us in the Best of Utah  It's no human bishop, but LDSBot is here to chat about faith [KUER] Are Salt Lakers Using AI Responsibly? [City Cast Salt Lake] We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and 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 Salt Lake swag. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

What's it like to date as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? A new dating show on YouTube pulls back the curtain. Executive producer Emily Means asks culture writer and Hivemind podcast host Meg Walter what "The Altar" and “Provo's Most Eligible” get right about LDS dating culture.   We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and 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 Salt Lake swag. 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out

A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown. Resources and references: $5 million in damages as investigation begins into downtown Salt Lake City fire [FOX 13] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake]  Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund [Downtown Alliance] We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and 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 Salt Lake swag. 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 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 podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out