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City Cast Salt Lake has produced 1,176 episodes. 553 of those episodes have been sponsored by 129 companies. We last recorded an episode on Aug 25, 2026.
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UVU’s Charlie Kirk Anniversary, LDS Church Is Losing Young Women, Polynesian Pastries
Aug 25, 2026The anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination is coming up, and there’s lots of chatter about how Utah Valley University will handle the day. Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor and UVU staffer Cassie Bingham discuss. Plus, why young women are leaving the LDS church, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: UVU After Charlie Kirk, SLC Liquor Crackdown, Baby Flamingos [City Cast Salt Lake] Turning Point USA...
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Bike Dreams For SLC, Local Places To Unplug, RHOSLC at the Hot Springs
Aug 24, 2026Last week, we covered the conflict between 999 riders and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Today, host Ali Vallarta talks with Lucas Matelich, co-founder of Unplugged Wellness and a mediator in the dispute, about possible solutions. Plus, local ways to get off our phones and reconnect with our neighbors. Resources and references: Cops and The 999 Ride, St. George ICE Arrests, Things To Do Before Summer Ends [City Cast Salt Lake] Check out Lucas run in with Heather from...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Aug 23, 2026How often are you out in nature in Salt Lake City? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling and high boat traffic — but many have also cleaned up their act, through the tireless work of local advocates and politicians. Portland, OR, is one of those cities, and City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza joins this episode of Your City Could...
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ICE Detention Center Is Over, Golfing Is Cool Again, Hot Springs Rec
Aug 21, 2026The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger are cautiously optimistic. Plus, golf is hot in the city, we pick a parent’s brain about kids going back to school, and picks of the week. Resources and references: Golf is on the rise in Salt Lake City, but it may cost more to play a round [KSL] Get a ticket for the Restoration of the Lost Verse and Lime: Jimmy...
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Comedian Trashes SLC, Utah’s Unpopular Politicians, Sugar House Restaurant Exodus
Aug 20, 2026Comedian Shane Gillis talked trash about Salt Lake City, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall had something to say about it. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia challenge the idea that Salt Lake City is in decline. Plus, Utah voters are increasingly unhappy with Gov. Spencer Cox, and a once-busy Sugar House restaurant plaza is suddenly empty. Resources and references: Salt Lake City’s mayor saw that viral Shane Gillis clip about...
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Cops and The 999 Ride, St. George ICE Arrests, Things To Do Before Summer Ends
Aug 19, 2026Can the 999 bike ride and Salt Lake City Police coexist? Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about it with City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen. Plus, what we know about ICE arrests in St. George, and in our member-only segment: the top three things to do before summer ends. Resources and references: Police crackdown on 999 bike ride involved one-third of Salt Lake City's on-duty officers. [City Weekly] ICE arrests have quadrupled in southwest Utah under...
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El Niño Winter Incoming, Airbnb vs. SLC, Free Transit Hack
Aug 18, 2026Will Utah see some epic snow this winter? Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack what El Niño could mean for our ski season. Plus, Airbnb picks a fight with Salt Lake City, and shoutouts. Resources and references: El Niño is Back (and Supersized) [Ski Utah] Airbnb sent a cease and desist letter to Salt Lake City. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] ArtTix Ticket-As-Fare Become a member of City Cast...
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Capitol Hill's Unwanted Art and Would You Pay $100 To Be a Wedding Guest?
Aug 17, 2026A massive sculpture stirred up neighborhood drama in Capitol Hill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what happened. Plus, would you pay $100 to attend this Draper wedding? Resources and references: After a Utah neighborhood fought his ‘Grand Liberty Arch,’ here’s where the artist says he’ll build it instead [Salt Lake Tribune] Opinion: Looking back at what Utah gave me as I prepare to leave [Deseret News] Be a wedding guest at this Draper wedding for...
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Aug 16, 2026What will Salt Lake City do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in 2027, will instead be a “sustainability campus”, where local businesses will unite to more intentionally sort incoming waste, increase recycling intake, and generally aim to slow the flow of trash. And Dane County has historically handled waste disposal in a savvy way, making big bucks off of...
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Flock Camera Mystery, Towing Bill of Rights, Free Back-to-School Donuts
Aug 14, 2026An unauthorized Flock camera was found on Millcreek City property. Who put it there? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg try to unravel the mystery. Plus, a guide to getting your towed car back, and picks of the week. Resources and references: City removes unauthorized 'Flock' license plate reader camera [KUTV] Read the Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing. RSVP for Loki’s back-to-school...
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