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Cox’s Bad Olympic Take, Decriminalizing Weed, $10 Lunch Special Feb 13, 2026

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Three weeks left in Utah’s legislative session, but who’s counting! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the bills they're tracking. Plus, Gov. Spencer Cox's bad Olympics take and picks of the week.

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A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped [City Cast Salt Lake]
Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games [KSL]

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What 700 Utah Lawyers Are Mad About Feb 12, 2026

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Is the Legislature trying to punish the courts? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, why lawmakers are targeting the judicial branch — is it about efficiency or revenge?

Learn more about recent changes to Utah's judicial nominating process.

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Small Lake City Dating Stories 2026 Feb 11, 2026

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Salt Lake's dating scene can be brutal, but are there glimmers of hope? Host Ali Vallarta, Becca Shapiro of Lady Flour Cakes, and Date My Mate creator Brandon Luong share your tales of dating in Small Lake City.

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Did You Sign Prop 4 Repeal by Accident? Valentine’s Ideas, Party for Public Lands Feb 10, 2026

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The clock is ticking for the GOP's Prop 4 repeal, and things aren't looking good. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and executive producer Emily Means talk about the messy efforts to overturn something Utahns already voted on. Plus, Valentine's Day ideas for all different vibes and local shoutouts.

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A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah [Politico]
Get a $25 ticket to the Party for Public Lands.
A Valentine's Day playlist for your listening pleasure.

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Utah’s Most Powerful Lobbyists Feb 09, 2026

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Who are the most powerful lobbyists in Utah? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the big players trying to influence legislators to meet their — or their clients' — needs.

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Malört in Utah, SLC Bike Lanes Targeted, Olympic Watch Party Tonight Feb 06, 2026

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It’s week three of the legislative session, and lawmakers aren’t stopping anytime soon. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss the bills they’re watching. Plus, the "Champagne of Pain" just landed in Utah liquor stores and picks of the week.

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Scoop tickets to Meanwhile Park.

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It’s Shorts Weather in February. How Freaked Out Should We Be? Feb 05, 2026

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Utah’s having a scarily warm winter this year. Executive producer Emily Means asks Hayden Mahan, a National Weather Service meteorologist for Salt Lake City, how concerned we should be, the long-term effects of a bad winter, and if the season could turn around.

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Meet Utah’s Newest Political Party Feb 04, 2026

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Are you shopping for a different political party? The state of Utah has a brand new one: the People’s Freedom Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with spokesperson Denise Weaver about their platform and what they hope to accomplish as a third party.

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Homelessness Update, Food Oscars, Odd Lots Market Feb 03, 2026

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The planned megashelter on Salt Lake City's westside meets opposition from a national coalition. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about who's involved and how the annual homeless count went last weekend. Plus, food Oscars and local shoutouts.

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Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges” [Utah News Dispatch]
A nationwide coalition wants to prevent federal funding to Utah’s massive homeless campus [Salt Lake Tribune]
Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals [City Cast Salt Lake]
MICHELIN Is Trying SLC Restaurants. Who Could Get Stars? [City Cast Salt Lake]

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Your Guide to February 2026 in Salt Lake Feb 02, 2026

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Fall back in love with Salt Lake City in February! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria made you a guide to making the most of this month, whether you want to feed your sweetheart to a local hawk (no, seriously) or eat your heart out for the Lunar New Year. And, if you want to spice things up even more, check out our guide to romanticizing your Salt Lake life.

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 February in Salt Lake, check out our newsletter's take on what to do this month.

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