City Cast Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas is an an award-winning daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too. Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by The Las Vegas Weekly 2025

Episodes

What Do Las Vegas City Marshals Do?

October 21, 2025 • 20 mins
Metro police officers aren't the only law enforcement officials in the Valley — the Las Vegas Marshals are employed by the city, and their purview is a little different. So what exactly do they do, and why are they at the center of controversy this year? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Oona Milliken, reporter at the Nevada Independent, about her ⁠reporting⁠ on the lawsuits dogging Las Vegas City Marshals. Learn more about the sp...
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Nevada Is Now One of Three States With Public Health Insurance — Here’s What To Know

October 20, 2025 • 23 mins
Healthcare costs are rising, and Nevada just rolled out a potential solution: the Battle Born State Plans, the state's first public health insurance option. But are these new plans actually affordable or just more “political theater”? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Tabitha Mueller, capital bureau chief at The Nevada Independent, to break down what the plans do, who they’re for, and why some brokers and Governor Lombardo are no...
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Protestors Face Revived Citations, Unions Clash Over Film Tax Credits, and Strippers Against Shutdowns

October 17, 2025 • 29 mins
Ahead of tomorrow's No Kings protest, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill told Channel 8 reporters that they would be refiling evidence against protestors from June whose charges were previously dropped. What does this portend? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Independent Opinion Editor Andrew Kiraly to discuss. They also look at why unions are on both sides of the film tax credit debate, and the sheer Vegas-ne...
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Why Rep. Susie Lee Says This Shutdown Is Different — And Worse

October 16, 2025 • 26 mins
As the federal shutdown drags into its third week, Congresswoman Susie Lee joins co-host Dayvid Figler to break down the political deadlock paralyzing Washington and its very real consequences for Nevadans. Representing a swing district that backed Trump in 2024, Lee calls out Republican leadership for refusing to negotiate, citing looming healthcare premium hikes that could devastate working families. Lee also addresses intra-part...
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From 50 Cents to $15: The Vegas Shrimp Cocktail Story

October 15, 2025 • 23 mins
Las Vegas might not have an official dish, but if it did, the shrimp cocktail would be a strong contender. In this episode, we revisit a conversation with co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, also a culinary historian, to trace the unexpected rise of this chilled seafood classic. They dive into why the shrimp cocktail became a symbol of affordable luxury in Vegas, how a family-owned casino helped make it iconic, and where you c...
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What to Expect in the Nevada Legislature's Special Session

October 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Last week, Governor Lombardo announced his plan to convene a special session of the Legislature to take care of unfinished business — so what exactly does that mean, what can we expect, and are we at peak special session? Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to explain the ins and outs of the spesh sesh (#speshsesh, we're making it a thing, y'all). Learn more about the sponsors of t...
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BREAKING: State Accuses Tesla Tunnels of Nearly 800 Violations

October 10, 2025 • 26 mins
In an exclusive from ProPublica reporter Anjeanette Damon and City Cast co-host Dayvid Figler, a new letter from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) accuses the Boring Company of nearly 800 violations of a regulatory agreement in the last three years. The agreement was intended to hold the tunneling company, which has plans for 68 miles of Tesla Tunnels under Las Vegas, accountable for regular testing and oversig...
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An Insider's Guide to Japanese Dining in Las Vegas

October 9, 2025 • 21 mins
This weekend, the Japanese-American community will gather in Henderson for Aki Matsuri, their fall harvest festival. So to celebrate this food-forward holiday, we're bringing back a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler had with food influencer Phil Tzeng (AKA @LasVegasFill) about the best Japanese food in Las Vegas. From hearty $12 bowls of curry to kaiseki dinners that can top out well over $500, there's a feast at every price ...
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The Feds Just Took a Piece of Nevada’s Lithium Industry — Is That a Good Thing?

October 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Last week, Lithium Americas announced an unprecedented new deal with an unlikely partner: The Trump administration. In exchange for a multibillion federal loan, the Nevada-based lithium mine will give the federal government a 5% stake in both the company and the Thacker Pass mine — which is likely to turn into the country's largest source of lithium. So why is the federal government doing, ya know, socialism … and could it possibly...
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The Bizarre, Ongoing Battle Over Tony Hsieh’s Estate

October 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Next month will mark five years since former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh perished in a house fire — and the battle over the billionaire's estate grew even more heated when a purported will surfaced back in April. So what's going on with that legal battle? Review-Journal reporter Eli Segall has been following the court filings and sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to catch us up on the bizarre twists and turns in this case: Mysterious ...
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The Mormon Influence on Las Vegas History

October 6, 2025 • 29 mins
Field trips to the Old Mormon Fort downtown are a schoolchild's rite of passage in Las Vegas — the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is intertwined with our city's earliest days. But how much do you know about the influence of the LDS church on Las Vegas history and politics? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with historian Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits & Programs at the Mob Museum, and Allan Roger...
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The Shutdown’s Local Impact, 1 October Memorial Setbacks, and Saving Spirit Airlines (Wrong Answers Only)

October 3, 2025 • 34 mins
With the federal shutdown in full swing, how will Las Vegans feel the impact locally — and why did one of our senators cross the aisle to vote for a GOP funding bill? Co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Nevada Current Reporter Michael MJ Lyle and community advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett, and they discuss the shutdown's local impacts, why fundraising for a 1 October memorial is slowgoing, and how to "save" Spirit Airlines so they ca...
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The Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Meals in Las Vegas

October 2, 2025 • 24 mins
Las Vegas is packed with $30 burgers and $16 cocktails, but where’s the real value? Artist and food writer Brent Holmes joins co-host Dayvid Figler to dish on the best foodie finds that deliver big flavor without busting your budget. Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. And now through Oct. 3, when y...
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Your Guide to October in Las Vegas 2025

October 1, 2025 • 29 mins
As the desert heat finally breaks, Las Vegans emerge from their air-conditioned cocoons into the city’s best season. In this October guide, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with writer Scott Dickensheets and poet-artist Vogue Robinson to share their favorite ways to savor the month — from exploring bougie parks and taking scenic day trips, to tracking down the coziest comfort meals for sweater weather. They also spotlight can’t-miss...
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An Insider's Guide to Glamping Around Las Vegas

September 30, 2025 • 25 mins
If you've ever wanted to commune with nature but without the bugs, dirt, and primitive toilet situations, then glamping is the answer — and Melinda Sheckells, editor at The Town Magazine, has the insider tips. She tells co-host Dayvid Figler about the best glampgrounds around Las Vegas, and why glamping in the Mojave Desert has exploded in popularity. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: City Cast Neighbo...
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The Real Reason Car Insurance Is So Expensive in Las Vegas

September 29, 2025 • 25 mins
If you've moved to Las Vegas recently, you likely seen your car insurance bill go way, way up — Nevada car insurance is 34% higher than the national average, and Las Vegas has some of the highest rates in Nevada. Why?? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with injury attorney Justin Randall, who explains why our car insurance bills are so damn high, and what you can do to protect yourself. Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you ...
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The Governor’s Ethics, State Senator DUI, and Vegas Goes on 'Sale'

September 26, 2025 • 37 mins
After years of back and forth, the Nevada Commission on Ethics and Governor Joe Lombardo have finally ⁠settled their dispute⁠ over his use of LVMPD "accoutrements" in campaign materials (like his sheriff's badge and uniform) — and what started as a $1.6 million fine has dropped down to a $5,000 "donation." So was the complaint justified to begin with, and what precedent does this settlement set? Executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson...
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Unpopular Opinions About Las Vegas

September 25, 2025 • 25 mins
No venerable Las Vegas institution is safe in this episode — today, co-host Dayvid Figler, performance artist Ernest Hemmings, and Nevada Independent opinions editor Andrew Kiraly bring you their spiciest, most unpopular opinions about Las Vegas.  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST SNWA City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get ...
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Yes, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse in Vegas. Here's Why.

September 24, 2025 • 28 mins
No, you haven't been imagining things — you are getting more mosquito bites in Las Vegas. Over the last few years, our once proudly mosquito-free desert city is becoming a buzzy bloodsucker's destination, and what's worse, some of them carry deadly diseases like West Nile Virus. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with UNLV professor Louisa Messenger to learn why our mosquito population is exploding, and what we can do about ...
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Why We Still Know So Little About the Nevada Cyberattack

September 23, 2025 • 28 mins
On August 24th, the state of Nevada became aware of a major cyberattack on government computers — critical systems like the DMV, Medicare, and employment were taken offline for days or even weeks. Some state websites are still down. So today, a month on, why do we know so little about the attack, and has the governor's office been too tight-lipped? Or are they just trying to protect our systems against other attacks? Jessica Hill, ...
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