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Are you rearranging your diet to avoid cyclospora? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg, and audience development manager Angie Treasure breakdown what you need to know. Plus, we just learned Salt Lake has a Chief Sports Officer, and we share the cutest pets up for adoption this week. Resources and references: RSVP for 801 Day on Saturday, Aug. 1! Foster Eva from CAWS Adopt Vanellope from Rescue Rovers Adopt Stephanie from Salt Lake County Animal Services 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. Subscribe to 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.
Why are Utahns having fewer kids? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack The New York Times' deep dive into Utah's falling fertility rate. Plus, another dangerous heat wave is headed our way, where to cool off around Salt Lake, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: RSVP for 801 Day on Saturday, Aug. 1! Even in Utah, land of ‘Big Love,' families are getting smaller [New York Times] How to survive this week's heatwave [City Cast Salt Lake] It's so hot, even the low temperatures are record highs in Utah [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. Subscribe to 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: Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
The 9th and 9th Whale is a Salt Lake icon, but it wasn't always popular. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the whale's lore and talk about what's next for the sculpture. RSVP for 801 Day on Saturday, Aug. 1! 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. Subscribe to 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.
It's not a given that every Salt Laker will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional incentives could be the missing link in traditional systems of donations and volunteering. Inspired by a waste exchange program in Curitiba, Brazil, Lahey is working to create circular systems that effectively incentivize donations and just as effectively get them into the hands of those who need them. When investment and morale are low, sometimes an unconventional approach is the right way to go. Want to hear your question on an upcoming episode of Your City Could Be Better? Submit your city dilemmas for our upcoming call-in show by using our Google Form: https://forms.gle/45X33jhGHf8BYDM5A Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Another emergency!! We discuss the two Salt Lake City separations, In the City, and McBee Dynasty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Cafe Rio be restored to its former glory? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia talk about the new menu item that's a love letter (or apology) to Utahns. Plus, Salt Lake homes cost more than ever, picks of the week, and in our members-only segment: copy/paste coffee shops and unique alternatives. Resources and references: RSVP for 801 Day on Saturday, Aug. 1! Salt Lake home costs just hit a new record. See how much they're going for in your neighborhood. [Salt Lake Tribune] The tyranny of the algorithm: why every coffee shop looks the same [The Guardian] Gluten-free Pie & Beer Day event. 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. Subscribe to 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.
We dive into all the latest news from Salt Lake marriage splits, rumors of The Valley's future, Kristen & Zack weigh in on Jax/LoriK, Southern Hospitality Restaurant Wars, House of Stassi, McBee Tallow & Taco Bell, and then breakdown the latest episode of the Valley where they go on Producer Jerry's magic tiki boat, Kristen throws her friends under the bus while Brittany and Lala eat it up like Janet's $600 a month McDonalds habit,, Michelle crushes on Jesse, Schwartz gives KiKi a Key Cake (say that 10x in a row), Zack shats himself during the Triple Dipper session at Chilis, Luke shocks his therapist, Michelle is auditioning for Selling Sunset, and Nia is relieved to be around kind, warm hearted pageant women! Next week, Lala gives Janet Sex Tips on how to please her husband.For bonus content, additional show coverage, live hangouts and trivia with prizes and a library of historical moments we've captured over the last 10 years, please join us at www.patreon.com/vanderpumprulespartyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyClaritas - https://claritas.com/privacy-legalPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
Sometimes it can feel like the Salt Lake City government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What Chattanoogans don't have, they make up for in advocacy, whether by showing up to city council and organizing for change or just doing things themselves. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with creator and city lover Hope Henchey about how she and her neighbors are sneakily and secretly fixing up their city. You've heard of the Nashville bench builders — now get ready for the Chattanooga pothole fillers, sidewalk layers, and (literal) trail blazers. Mentioned on the show: Atlas Obscura feature on the community-built benches in Chattanooga Efforts by Strong Chattanooga to make a path through the woods in a sidewalk-less neighborhood Review of Hoboken's streak of zero traffic fatalities Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Jake & Ben Full Show from July 17, 2026 Hour 1 Bryson DeChambeau lost it on the course at The British Open. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Darryn Peterson & Cody Williams won't play tonight, How would MLB's Expansion to Salt Lake be Affected by a Lockout? UNC Football might be a Powerhouse this year. Jake thinks you're soft if you don't like the smog Hour 2 Did Darryn Peterson get drafted to a better situation than AJ Dybantsa did? Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor talks about Bryson DeChambeau's Meltdown at The Open Championship FIFA is involved in controversy as always Hour 3 Big 12 Opponent Preview - Jamie Plunkett talks TCU Horned Frogs Utah Hockey Podcast Interview with Barrett Hayton Audio Vault: Adam Sandler Called the Police to Find a Place to Hoop Hour 4 Live at 5 - Darryn Peterson Joined NBA Today, Hear what he Had to Say What's going on with Jalen Duren & the Detroit Pistons? Jake's Infamous "Pro-Bowler" Incident
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on July 17, 2026 Bryson DeChambeau lost it on the course at The British Open. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Darryn Peterson & Cody Williams won't play tonight, How would MLB's Expansion to Salt Lake be Affected by a Lockout? UNC Football might be a Powerhouse this year. Jake thinks you're soft if you don't like the smog
Top 3 Stories of the Day: Darryn Peterson & Cody Williams won't play tonight, How would MLB's Expansion to Salt Lake be Affected by a Lockout? UNC Football might be a Powerhouse this year.
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Based in Riverton and serving Salt Lake County, Legacy Sprinklers specializes in sprinkler repair, irrigation diagnostics and system maintenance. Their team focuses on identifying problems, providing reliable service and offering clear recommendations. Owner, Tyler Davis, joins us with more. Tyler Davis: Most landscaping companies treat sprinklers as an afterthought. It's one service on a long list and it shows. At Legacy Sprinklers, irrigation is literally all we do. We don't mow lawns, we don't plant flowers. We fix, maintain and optimize sprinkler systems and we do it better because it's our only focus. We serve homeowners across Salt Lake and Utah Counties, and in just our first full season we became the top-ranked sprinkler repair company in all of Salt Lake County. This year, we were honored with the Best of SLC 2026 Gold recognition in Sprinklers and Irrigation. When your irrigation system has a leak, a broken sprinkler head, a faulty valve or even a controller that isn't working properly, you don't need a generalist. You need a specialist. That's what Legacy Sprinklers does. Your lawn is our legacy. Call or text 385-483-4402 or visit LegacySprinklers.com to schedule today. Derek Miller: Legacy Sprinklers continues to provide an important service for Utah homeowners, helping keep lawns and landscapes healthy while using water wisely. By addressing irrigation issues early and offering practical solutions, they help customers protect their properties and conserve a valuable resource. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/17/26
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera brings live orchestral music and opera to communities across the state. Through concerts, productions and education programs, they share powerful performances that connect and inspire audiences. President and CEO, Steven Brosvik, joins us with more. Steven Brosvik: Utah Symphony | Utah Opera is one of Utah's greatest cultural treasures and the talent on our stage is among the most elite in the world. We all know how rare it is for athletes to make a professional sports team — only one percent earn that honor. But consider this: just one-tenth of one percent of musicians ever win a position with a major orchestra like ours. We're one of the nation's preeminent orchestras and top regional opera companies, presenting nearly 400 performances and education events each year to approximately 400,000 people across the state of Utah. Our home venues are in Salt Lake and Park City — but as Utah's cultural ambassador, we travel to schools, outdoor stages and community gathering places throughout the state. We're a service organization and our service is through live music — as educators, entertainers, community partners and conveners. Our mission, in all that we do, is to connect our community through great live music. Derek Miller: By bringing world-class music and opera to stages across the state, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera enriches communities and inspires audiences. Learn more about their upcoming performances and programs at USUO.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/13/26
A new federal policy may be putting Utah wildland firefighters' lives at risk. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger talk about the change and its impacts as wildfire season rages on. Plus, Salt Lake gets a rebrand and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited [Colorado Sun] Sign up to volunteer at Liberty Park on Saturday, July 25. 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. Subscribe to 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: Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Colliers helps businesses, investors and property owners navigate commercial real estate. From finding the right space to guiding investments, the company provides the expertise needed to make confident real estate decisions. CEO and Executive Managing Director at Colliers Utah, Jeanette Bennett, joins us with more. Jeanette Bennett: At Colliers, we help businesses, property owners, investors and developers make smarter real estate decisions. Whether someone is looking for a new office, expanding operations, investing in property or managing an existing portfolio, we work alongside them to help achieve their goals. Every client is different. Some need help finding the right space, while others are planning major development projects or looking for ways to maximize the value of their properties. Our team brings together expertise in industrial, retail, office, land and multi-family real estate to ensure that our clients are making the best decisions when it comes to real estate. We're fortunate to work with clients across a wide range of industries and counties. With offices in downtown Salt Lake, Cottonwood Heights, Utah County and St. George, we know the parcels and people of this state. At the end of the day, real estate is about storylines and skylines. Our job is to build trusted relationships and help clients make decisions that support their long-term success. Derek Miller: As Utah continues to grow, Colliers is helping shape the communities where people live, work and do business. To learn more, visit Colliers.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/26/26
Salt Lake temps are hitting triple digits this weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss ways to stay cool and ideas for having fun in this heatwave. Find a Salt Lake County cooling zone near you. 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. Subscribe to 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
A massive dust cloud rolled through Utah last night and it caught all of our attention. Plus, a Saharan dust plume is sweeping across the southeastern U.S., bringing hazy skies and stunning sunsets. Then, new data shows nearly 1 in 4 new car buyers are now locking into seven-year loans as the average monthly payment hits a record $777. Copenhagen tops the world's most livable cities list for the second straight year (sorry, Salt Lake). Alex shares tips for surviving family travel this summer as he preps to leave for Hawaii. Does he need to bring snacks to Hawaii? KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch the show on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside
We know fox squirrels are taunting Salt Lake dogs, but are they taking over our city? Natural History Museum of Utah Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson tells host Ali Vallarta why these critters are worth studying. Submit your fox squirrel and firefly sightings. This episode first aired on Jan 30, 2023. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to 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
Show Notes When does teamwork strengthen patient care—and when can it unintentionally limit it? In this episode of Acute Conversations, hosts Dr. Leo Arguelles and Dr. Daniel Young welcome Haley Bento, PT, DPT, CCS; Harley Kvenvold, occupational therapist; Dr. Kathryn Brito, PT, DPT, CCS; and Brian Hull, PT, DPT, MBA, BCHE, to revisit PT and OT co-treatment in acute care. Building on a previous listener-favorite episode and their newly published clinical perspective, the panel examines why routine co-treatment remains common and how clinicians can move toward more intentional, patient-specific decision-making. The conversation explores how co-treatment can affect therapy intensity, access to care and professional identity—particularly when occupational therapy is reduced to an extra set of hands rather than recognized for its distinct expertise. The guests also address the real-world factors that shape practice, including clinician confidence, limited support staff, productivity pressures, discharge demands and hospital culture. Listeners will hear practical strategies for distinguishing a true need for two skilled disciplines from a need for brief physical assistance, strengthening ICU competency and mentorship, documenting clinical reasoning, and reassessing the need for co-treatment during every session. The goal is not to eliminate co-treatment or shame clinicians who use it. It is to create a meaningful shift toward thoughtful collaboration that protects each profession's unique value and better serves patients. Today's Guests: Haley Bento PT, DPT, CCS Haley.bento@utah.edu IG: @utahcardioptresidency; @utahacuteptresidency Brian Hull PT, DPT, MBA, BCHE brian.hull@bswhealth.org www.linkedin.com/in/BrianHulldptmba Harley Kvenvold, OT harley.kvenvold@utah.edu www.linkedin.com/in/harley-kvenvold-4309211a9 Kathryn Brito PT, DPT, CCS IG: @kathrynbrito kathryn.brito@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-brito-pt-dpt-ccs-69135993/ Guest Quotes: 5:53 Katie “ Putting out this article was important to start those conversations, and I think so far we’ve been pretty successful with that because there really was nothing in the literature talking about co-treatment between OT and PT in the acute care setting.” 15:22 Harley “ I think the main issue is the kind of diluting what an occupational therapist can do for a patient, particularly in an acute setting.” 17:53 Haley “ There are plenty of times where I need help. That does not mean I need an occupational therapist. They’re not my helper, right? So really trying to differentiate I need help versus I need an occupational therapist- and their specific skills in this scenario.” 22:28 Brian “ The one thing that, that we do is we ask people to try to limit co-treats or co-evals to about eight per month, so a couple per week…and really think through when is it actually beneficial for the patient to have only one treatment for that day that combines the expertise, that does not risk it of being, of homogenizing The expertise of PT and OT that can somehow preserve it both.” 43:27 Katie “ The point of this perspective piece and this episode is to start a conversation and allow people to reflect and really critically think through why they’re doing things in order to benefit the patient or optimize what we’re doing for the patient. I don’t want people to listen to this episode and walk away from this thinking, “Oh, I’m not a good acute care therapist because I do X, Y, and Z.” That’s not the point… don’t come down on yourself, but take away from this paper and this episode an opportunity to reflect on your practice and try to make small s- to even take small steps of asking and having those conversations with your colleagues.” Rapid Responses: Haley, what’s the best thing about living in Salt Lake City? Ooh, the best thing about living in Salt Lake is the mountain access. People in other parts of the country like to say that they’re close to the mountains, but I can literally run or bike from my house and be on some world-class trails. So that’s the best part is the trail access. Harley, name a movie that you could quote endlessly. The Princess Diaries. You know you’re an acute care therapist when… Katie- “Fridays are your least favorite day of the week- … ’cause it’s discharge day.” Brian- “ I’d say when you’re familiar with cortisol, and plenty of it, nonstop.” Links: https://journals.lww.com/jacpt/fulltext/2026/04000/a_clinical_perspective_on_the_value_of_reducing.1.aspx
Hear from Utah Jazz forward Jaxon Kohler following his team's 109-100 Summer League win in over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A weeklong court hearing in the killing of Charlie Kirk starts today in Provo. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter and astrologer Addy Baird talk about what to expect. Plus, an astrological reading for Salt Lake while Mercury is back in retrograde. Resources and references: Charlie Kirk's widow, parents to attend first Utah court hearing since his killing [Salt Lake Tribune] Find Addy's book, The Magical Game, at all local bookstores. 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 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
Hear from Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams following his team's 103-102 Summer League win in overtime over the Atlanta Hawks.
See if your Salt Lake knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country's semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: Trivia Mafia website and locations Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Big 12 Media Days Summer League will have different free throw rules
July has us fine-tuning our Salt Lake summer bucket list. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from gelato bikes to running with shelter dogs to patriotic symphonies. Plus, if you're donating blood this month, listen to our episode with ARUP. Sign up to volunteer for Pie and Beer Day. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Salt Lake, check out our daily newsletter. City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Rocky Mountain Power. 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 Killing Of Senator Arthur BrownJump to the AD-FREE Safe House EditionEpisode 489 takes us to the Hotel Raleigh, Washington, December 8, 1906, when a Salt Lake mother of four walks into the senator's sitting room with the nickel-plated revolver he bought her himself. Seven years of promises, one folded pair of hands, two shots fired. The gun was for her protection.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is still just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 ad-free episodes from the dusty vault, Safe House Exclusives, direct access to the Boss, and whatever personal services you require.We invite you to our other PULPULAR MEDIA podcasts:If disaster is more your jam, check out CATASTROPHIC CALAMITIES, telling the stories of famous and forgotten tragedies of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!For brand-new tales in the old clothes from the golden era of popular literature, give your ears a treat with PULP MAGAZINES with two new stories every week.
Max is a World Climbing routesetter from Great Britain who most recently set for the bouldering world series in Bern 2026 and will be setting for Salt Lake in October as well. In this episode, we'll learn about hold shaping, what happened when the Bern finals boulders got leaked early online, whether world cup routesetters can actually climb the boulders they set, and we'll hear about his extremely hot take on “alternative” climbing moves...I had no idea that he was the infamous cartwheel boulder setter.Guest links:Max's InstagramReference links:Bern Women's M3CWIF Cartwheel BoulderThank you Mad Rock for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'notrealclimber' for 10% off your ENTIRE order, even if you're a returning customer! https://madrock.com/Learn more about the podcast at www.thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.comFollow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastJoin the FREE community in Discord! https://discord.gg/QTa668g8zpJoin Patreon for a welcome gift, deleted scenes, and question priority: www.patreon.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastTimestamps of discussion topics0:00 - Intro1:21 - Mad Rock Shoutout!!2:28 - Climbing, competing, setting background7:00 - World climbing setting levels 10:44 - Bern Finals boulders got leaked15:24 - AUDIENCE Q: Is it easier setting in a climate-controlled venue?18:24 - What is the perfect round?22:02 - AUDIENCE Q: What guidance does world climbing give for setters?24:19 - Forerunning process29:26 - Setting "unconventional" moves34:46 - OMG!! This is the OG cartwheel guy!!38:00 - The divergence of indoor/comp climbing from outdoors 42:34 - Zones vs tops point change44:53 - Starting Contact Holds with Alex Waterhouse52:55 - AUDIENCE Q: What's Alex Waterhouse up to?!54:26 - AUDIENCE Q: Is there any consideration for the belayer when setting?59:21 - AUDIENCE Q: Planning vs improvising problems?1:00:45 - AUDIENCE Q: Will the Christmas Yule log comp be on this year?1:02:29 - AUDIENCE Q: Favorite member of house 51?1:03:21 - Words of wisdom and where to find Max
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Azoka, to talk about his Satellite Victory at Salt Lake Showdown. They discuss his preparations for the event, choices and advise he received for his lists, as well as a breakdown of his games. They wrap up with some thoughts at how to perform better at such events.Here was the list he used throughout the event: https://bit.ly/AzokaSLS1While you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)
Just how good are the sidewalks in Salt Lake City? The state of a city's sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestrian safety is just the beginning. In Denver, voters approved a new fee a few years ago to fund much-needed sidewalk repairs, and after a lot of back-and-forth, those repairs are finally underway. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about what drove this initiative, how it's going, and who's paying for it. And speaking of sidewalks, do bikes, scooters, and people playing music belong on public sidewalks? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Hour 1 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Starting Lineup Darryn Peterson to keep No. 22 jersey with Utah Jazz What You May Have Missed
Fire season in Salt Lake is off to a scary start. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and audience development manager Angie Treasure talk about the blazes burning close to home and some precautions worth taking. Plus, Crumbl's new dirty soda and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Still haven't filled out your ballot? Use our Congressional District 1 voter guide, and turn in your ballot by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Stay up to date on wildfires with Utah Fire Info. 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 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: Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
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Take 2: Utah's Legislature with Heidi Hatch, Greg Hughes and Jim Dabakis
HOST: Heidi HatchGUESTS: Maura Carabello, John Dougall ICE plans to sell warehouse facilities in Salt Lake, six other cities moving back to existing detention space “From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so. These heinous criminals, once arrested, should be removed at lightning speed, not housed on American soil at the taxpayer's expense. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize EXISTING detention space with our state and county partners.” - DHS Voter Turnout - Thursday 5pm Salt Lake County 20% A new Utah law requires mail ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, ballots only needed a postmark by the day before Election Day. The change comes from HB300, which passed the Legislature last year. Trump on Utah Mail in Ballots Will Utah's new deadlines avoid headlines we are seeing out of California with long delays Utah County Clerk's Office hired a 23-year-old conservative influencer to be the chief deputy clerk Karianne Lisonbee, without evidence, accuses Blake Moore of ‘insider trading' before deleting X post Salt Lake County Allegations Liban Mohamed was escorting voters to the polls- Clerk apologizes Utah Supreme Court Justices approved by Senate Statement from the Utah Democratic Party on the Packing of Utah's Supreme Court “It is not a coincidence that these appointments come as the Supreme Court prepares to hear landmark cases on redistricting and reproductive rights. Across this country, courts are being reshaped not to deliver justice, but to preserve political power. Our state is not immune. Utahns deserve better.” Iran Memorandum of Understanding Both sides agreed to "the immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." Iran can begin exporting oil as soon as the MOU is signed. Iran "will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa." The U.S. and regional partners will develop a reconstruction plan for Iran worth at least $300 billion. Iran affirms that it "shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons." The two sides "have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material." U.S. sanctions on Iran will be lifted on schedule as a part of a final deal, linked to nuclear compliance. There will be 60 days to sign a final agreement, which the two sides can agree to extend. AMERICA 250 UVU Professor Greg Jackson book release “Been There Done That” Professor Greg Jackson, podcast host of History That Doesn't Suck, proves that while today's political climate may be dark, these aren't as unprecedented times as we may think. COMING UP watching KUTV 2 News for post election results Tuesday Next Friday Post Election discussion Wednesday July 1st Speaker Mike Schultz will be back, he attended the UFC fight night at the White House, walked past the highly debated reflecting pool. _____
Think you know all the best spots in Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta asks local explorer Darienne Debrule about the underrated experiences, shops, and restaurants to visit this summer. This episode first aired on May 14, 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 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: Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Arts Festival
Do you know how many parks Denver has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
As residents of Salt Lake County, you may have wondered about your parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta cataloged them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map is a valuable tool, as you now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: you can also find outdoor spaces that meet your needs. But what else can we do with the map? Ali breaks it down for City Cast CEO David Plotz, on this episode of “Your City Could Be Better”.
Do you know how many parks Pittsburgh has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks Portland has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks Nashville has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks Madison has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks DC has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks Las Vegas has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Do you know how many parks Philly has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Why do conversations with Church leaders go wrong so often? Why do conversations with Church leaders go wrong so often? Former mission president Jeff Strong says talking to leaders and parents is one of the least helpful things to do in a faith crisis. It’s 4.5 times worse than talking with siblings. Why do some family members quit speaking to those who leave? Should Church leaders better model Christian disagreement? Can a bottom up movement like this succeed in a top-down organization? Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/Y9pQpKe9CEk Don't miss our other conversations Jeff: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jeff-strong Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Jeff Strong, author of Torn, dives deep into the data surrounding how church members and leaders handle disaffiliation. The conversation shifts from personal narrative to the practical—and often surprising—realities of how we communicate within the faith. Staggering Cost of “Correction” Strong shares a provocative statistic from his research: while 83% of those in a faith transition reach out to someone, the outcome varies wildly depending on who they talk to. Interactions with siblings and friends generally go well, but conversations with devout church leaders are four and a half times more likely to “go badly,” meaning the relationship suffers and the individual feels more inclined to withdraw from the community. Strong attributes this to a default mode of trying to “correct or contain” the person rather than building trust. Agency vs. Stewardship A major theme of this discussion is the “goofy cultural idea” of practicing “enforced agency.” Strong argues that when parents or leaders attempt to manipulate outcomes—such as withholding an inheritance or cutting off family members to maintain a temple recommend—they are actually infringing on the foundational doctrine of agency. He reminds listeners that stewardship does not equal control, citing Joseph Smith's experience with the lost 116 pages as a lesson that God's work is not dependent on our ability to control others. Bottom-Up Revolution Addressing the concern that change in the Church is strictly “top-down,” Strong offers a empowering alternative: bottom-up culture change. While he avoids criticizing the institution or “steadying the ark” by telling Salt Lake what to do, he insists that individuals have the power to shape the culture within their own hearts, marriages, and wards. He notes that even one “Christ-centered” Bishop can completely transform a ward’s atmosphere in a short time. The Path Forward: Love Over Fear Strong concludes by urging members to stop “thinking through the amygdala”. When we act out of fear—the “circle the wagons” behavior—it shuts down spiritual growth. By choosing “perfect love” over fear, families can maintain strong relationships even when religious paths diverge. His ultimate goal is not to “recruit” people back, but to help the Church become a place where different types of people can stay, feel they belong, and remain rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 0:00 Why Conversations with Church Leaders Go Wrong 6:44 Cutting Off Family over Faith? 9:08 Can Bottom Up Influence Top Down? 23:24 Should Church Leaders Model Better? Don't miss our other conversations Jeff: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jeff-strong Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved
Salt Lake City and County are joining forces to sue ICE. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the strategy. Plus, the best places to watch the World Cup, picks of the week, and in our members-only segment: Why does Utah rank 6th in the nation for income? Resources and references: Former adviser to Spencer Cox picked to replace Eva Lopez Chavez on SLC Council [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC, S.L. County sue to stop ICE detention center; feds say they want to be ‘good partners' [Salt Lake Tribune] The best places to watch the World Cup [City Cast Salt Lake] Check out the beavers on horseback [Utah DWR] Utah among states where people have the highest income, study says [ABC 4] 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 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: Woodward PC Utah Arts Festival Rocky Mountain Power
School is out, the temperature's up — summer has hit Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor Austin Whitehead made you a guide to nearby getaways, where to simulate a European vacation, and some volunteer opportunities. Resources and references: Sign up to volunteer to help the Pando Tree. Public Lands Calendar Volunteer for Pie and Beer Day and the Junior League Care Fair. 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 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: Woodward PC Utah Arts Festival
Salt Lake City recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists, a metro area population of over 2 million, and all those pools? The process just might be grosser than you think. With innovative recycling, strict lawn rules, and infrastructure to monitor it all, Vegas has become a global leader in water reuse. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Las Vegas podcast host Jesse Merrick to learn how the city makes do with what it has and how its practices could save other cities' water supplies. Plus, are any Las Vegans actually going to the casinos? Mentioned on the show: "Reality Check - There are Big Fines If You Don't Change Your Watering Clock" (Southern Nevada Water Authority) "Federal Regulators Cut Lake Mead Water. Can Vegas Handle It?" (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
Hot temps have us looking toward the mountains for a cool escape this summer. Executive producer Emily Means talks with Urban Trails author Ashley Brown and local hiker Brandon Miller about ideas for your next hiking adventure. Plus, safety tips for when you run into wildlife on the trail. Check out Wild Aware Utah for more info before heading into the great outdoors. 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 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 Arts Festival Utah Museum of Fine Arts Red Butte Garden
June is here, and it's summertime in Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss bring you a guide on how to make the most of this gorgeous month, from the downtown farmers market to the best spot for cheap, cold beer, to some feel-good volunteer opportunities. For more patio inspo, listen to this episode. For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Salt Lake, check out our daily morning newsletter. City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsor, the Utah Arts Festival. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Utah Arts Festival Utah Museum of Fine Arts Red Butte Garden
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary has been making the media rounds defending the 40,000-acre data center project he's backing in northern Utah. Dismissing residents' concerns over the environmental impacts and water demands of the proposed project in the drought-stricken Great Salt Lake region, O'Leary has claimed protesters are “bused in,” “misinformed,” and alleged that China has had a hand in orchestrating the public push back.“The Stratos project in Utah is an example of data center largesse,” says Jim Walsh, the policy director of Food and Water Watch, an organization leading a campaign to stop the rapid development of data centers across the country. As proposed, the project would be more than double the size of Manhattan. Walsh adds, “It's important to recognize that the impacts of this data center go beyond the water and energy concerns that impact the residents of Salt Lake. They're going to be pulling gas from the Ruby Pipeline, and this project is going to perpetuate more fracking in the Western U.S., a practice for extracting natural gas that uses extreme amounts of water.”This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jordan Uhl speaks to Walsh about the massive Utah project, the environmental and economic impact of data centers on communities especially where water is already scarce, and the Trump administration's push to cut regulations at the federal and local level to accelerate the build-out of data centers and AI infrastructure.In response to O'Leary claiming data center development is a national security priority to beat out China in the AI race, Walsh says, “National security isn't just about having technological and military superiority.” We're not safe if we don't have clean air and clean water to drink and breathe. We're not safe if our communities have massive data centers that are extracting our natural resources. Our entire economy functions on access to water.”For more, listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.