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City Cast Salt Lake
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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.
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Does Salt Lake City Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Yesterday00:33:10Tap to summarizeThere’s lots to love about Salt Lake City, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and affordable local airports are a specific resource that many cities need. To find out which cities are leading the charge and the kinds of amenities that elevate an airport to gold status, City Cast CEO David Plotz chats with Scott Keyes, founder and Chief Flight Expert of Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about everything he’s seen in his work and travels. How does your airport stack up? 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.
Transcribe →Charlie Kirk Hearing Takeaways, Utah Liquor Trends, 801 Day Is Back!
3d ago00:38:06Tap to summarizeIt’s been nearly a week of hearings in the Charlie Kirk case. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen break down the biggest developments. Plus, what locals are buying at the liquor store (and what it says about us), and in our members-only segment: Are Utahns actually rude? Resources and references: Read Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Schreifels' Charlie Kirk hearing coverage. 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. If you enjoyed this interview with Eric Haymond, the SVP of Business Development for Taskrabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop
Transcribe →How To Survive This Week's Heatwave
4d ago00:30:55Tap to summarizeSalt 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
Transcribe →Are the Squirrels Good for the City?
5d ago00:17:57Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Mysterious Peacock Death, Bebe Whale Sculpture, Perfect Corndog
6d ago00:31:26Tap to summarizePoplar Grove’s neighborhood peacocks are turning up dead. Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a distressing local situation. Plus, some feel good news bits and shoutouts. Resources and references: Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges [KSL] Find out about free mariachi classes in Ogden. 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 Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off Questionable Productions
Transcribe →Charlie Kirk Hearing Starts Today, and Salt Lake Astrology
1w ago00:35:09Tap to summarizeA 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
Transcribe →'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
1w ago00:25:01Tap to summarizeSee 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.
Transcribe →SLC’s New Roommate Rule, Long Weekend Recs, Affordable Classes for Adults
2w ago00:32:25Tap to summarizeSalt Lake City is changing the rule around who gets to live together. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the neighborhood chatter around the change. Plus, things to do over the long weekend and in our members-only segment: gamifying Katherine Heigl’s Utah home listing. Resources and references: SLC may tweak its definition of ‘family.’ Here’s why some residents are upset. [Salt Lake Tribune] Check out continuing education classes at the University of Utah. Request to remove graffiti in your neighborhood. 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: Canyon View Credit Union
Transcribe →Your Guide to July 2026 in Salt Lake
2w ago00:33:22Tap to summarizeJuly 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.
Transcribe →Utah Is on Fire. Here’s What To Know.
2w ago00:29:24Tap to summarizeWildfires are burning across Utah, from the Wasatch Front to the southern corners of the state. Host Ali Vallarta talks to state forester Jamie Barnes about reactions to the fireworks ban and the response to this dangerously unprecedented moment. 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: Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
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