City Cast Salt Lake
City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm.
Episodes
November 26, 2025 • 46 mins
Join City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, ...
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November 25, 2025 • 43 mins
The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts.
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November 24, 2025 • 39 mins
Are state leaders listening to local experts on the 1,300-bed homeless campus? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director Mackenzie Bray discuss the highlights from Thursday's Utah Homeless Services Board meeting and lingering questions we still have.
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November 21, 2025 • 51 mins
Gov. Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear reactor in Brigham City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss Utah’s nuclear ambitions. Plus, a Reddit Q&A, and picks of the week to save money.
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Utah unveils plans to bring nuclear hub to Brigham City [Salt Lake Tribune]
Will Utah Be the ‘Nation’s Nuclear Hub’? [City Cast Salt Lake...
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November 20, 2025 • 22 mins
So many films and TV shows have been filmed in Utah. Can you spot the locations? Host Ali Vallarta and Film Commission director Virginia Pearce talk about some of our most iconic scenes on the big screen and make an essential playlist of SLC films to watch this holiday season.
Check out the Utah Film locations map.
This episode first aired Oct. 8, 2024.
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November 19, 2025 • 27 mins
Development is booming as our population grows, but our minimum wage hasn't budged in years. Could that change soon, at least for some workers? Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, about his new proposal to set an area standard wage for Utah construction projects.
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November 18, 2025 • 32 mins
Journalists and internet sleuths, we have some scoops for you! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss local stories worth investigating. Plus, joyful shoutouts.
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How To Save a Life With Naloxone [Hey Salt Lake]
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November 17, 2025 • 31 mins
Every ski resort wanted to open this weekend. But what percentage of Utahns are actually going up there? Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Julie Jag what to expect this ski season and how you could ski for free.
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November 14, 2025 • 40 mins
Democratic candidates are officially lining up for Salt Lake’s new congressional district. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss who's running and how you can get involved. Plus, the owners of Water Witch stare down a lawsuit and picks of the week.
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State Sen. Kathleen Riebe launches campaign for new Utah House district [Desere...
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November 13, 2025 • 22 mins
Utahns are everywhere these days, whether they’re foxtrotting on national TV or doing backflips. Host Ali Vallarta asks Meg Walter, culture writer and host of the Hive Mind podcast when we hit critical mass and why we’re natural performers.
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November 11, 2025 • 32 mins
Utahns have new congressional districts, after a drawn-out redistricting saga. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what the boundaries are, who’s running for office, and what's the Legislature's next move.
Resources and references:
Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting [FOX 13]
Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Lawmakers Meet Today...
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November 11, 2025 • 34 mins
Salt Lake City Police has released body cam footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man's death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through what the video shows. Plus, the Salt Lake County Council extends daycare closing a senior center and local shoutouts.
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Salt Lake County Council extends daycare operations on chopping block through May [FOX 13]
Vote t...
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November 10, 2025 • 22 mins
It's flu season, and we're all sniffling and miserable. But research from the University of Utah explains why we feel like trash when we're sick. Host Ali Vallarta asks neuroscientist Dr. Jessica Osterhout if flu symptoms are all in our head and how our Salt Lake environment might make them worse.
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November 7, 2025 • 45 mins
Even in little ol’ Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week.
Check out Edison Street Silent Movies.
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November 6, 2025 • 24 mins
Iconic haunts closing, costs increasing — is the Salt Lake City we once knew over? Host Ali Vallarta asks local comedian Pete Souvall about when the city he grew up in changed for him and what's the next iteration of Salt Lake's identity.
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November 5, 2025 • 24 mins
A proposed hotel above Sugar House Park has caused an uproar in the neighborhood. But it’s the third pitch that’s gotten pushback from residents. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake City planning commissioner Amy Barry what’s next for the lot and what public benefits could be negotiated.
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November 4, 2025 • 41 mins
It’s Election Day! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means roundup last-minute information you should know and the 411 on special service districts. Plus, Utah's vision for homelessness contradicts service providers and some joyful local shoutouts.
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Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day [City Cast Salt Lake]
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take S...
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November 3, 2025 • 32 mins
Utah is already hauling out Christmas decor because it’s November! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide on how to make the most of this month, from free food programs and volunteer opportunities to local artisan markets. And, if you do go to Southern Utah, try these national park lookalikes to avoid crowds.
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October 31, 2025 • 36 mins
Happy Halloween! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg make sense of some scary news headlines, from a 10,000-person ICE detention center to cutting funding for child care. Plus, joyful picks of the week.
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Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding [KSL]
Utah Gov. Cox said he’d welcome ...
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October 30, 2025 • 20 mins
Salt Lake’s pop-up food scene is getting so exclusive, the County Health Department is reminding people about permits. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune business reporter Paighten Harkins over-analyze the pizza pop-ups taking the city by storm.
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