Bizarre AI Streets Story, New Utah Rankings, Free Slurpees Today

Is AI responsible for taking away SLC's power to make its streets safer? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg dive into the controversial story. Plus, Utah power rankings, hummingbird sightseeing, and free Slurpees!   Resources and references: Shadow lobbying, an AI paper and a willing Senator. The story behind the bill that took SLC’s streets away [Building Salt Lake]   Utah ranked as the 9th most expensive housing market in the country in 2024 [Kem C. Gardner]  Connections and Collaborations: How Civic Participation Plugs Into Social Capital [Utah Foundation] Utah jumps two spots in chemical releases, EPA says. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP 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.  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 Stein Eriksen Canyon View Credit Union Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices