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, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.  Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping! 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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 November 26th episode: Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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. 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. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson of Snider Bros. Meats, learn more here. 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:  Harmons Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Snider Bros. Meats 

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.  Related listening: More background on the campus proposal: Huge Homeless Campus in SLC, New Wilderness Fight, Greek Food Fair Our conversation with Utah’s new homeless czar, Rep. Tyler Clancy, on affordability: A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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 If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers the Retail Manager of Red Butte Garden, learn more here.  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:  Harmons Red Butte Garden

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.  Resources and references: 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] 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.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 If you enjoyed the interview with Rebecca Yund of MOMU, learn more here. 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:  PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Momu 

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.  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 Hey Salt Lake, 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 other sponsors of this episode PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Salon Pèttine

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. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  Seek PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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.   Resources and references: How To Save a Life With Naloxone [Hey Salt Lake]  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. 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:  Wasatch Community Co-op PLUNJ Harmons The Scout Guide Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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. If you enjoyed the interview with Gretchen Dietrich, executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, ⁠learn more here⁠. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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: ⁠PLUNJ⁠ ⁠Harmons⁠ ⁠The Scout Guide⁠ ⁠Utah Museum of Fine Arts

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.  Resources and references: State Sen. Kathleen Riebe launches campaign for new Utah House district [Deseret News] Water Witch, Bar Nohm owners allegedly abandoned Sugar House bar, owe thousands, lawsuit says [Salt Lake Tribune] 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.  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:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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.  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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City

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 To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]   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. 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:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City

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. Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council extends daycare operations on chopping block through May [FOX 13] Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council [KSL] 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. 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:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  ICO Harmons Salt Lake Sewcity Visit Walla Walla Woodward Park City

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. 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.  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:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

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. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reduction

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. 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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions

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.    Resources and references: Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day [City Cast Salt Lake] In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape [New York Times] Check out Bad Caddy in SLC. 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. 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:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

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. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, PLUNJ, The Shop, Canyon View Credit Union, Pantry Products, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction. 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.

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.   Resources and references: Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding [KSL] Utah Gov. Cox said he’d welcome an ICE detention facility. Here’s what state leaders are saying now that one is reportedly in the works. [Salt Lake Tribune] 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.  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:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

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.  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 Hey Salt Lake, 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:  PLUNJ Salt Lake City Gov