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Anti-Union Law Repealed, 14% Tax Increase, Seasonal Cookies Dec 12, 2025

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Tuesday was a busy night in Salt Lake! The Utah Legislature, Salt Lake County Council and Salt Lake City Council all met to make big decisions. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down what happened and where we go from here.

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Best Local Feuds of 2025 Dec 11, 2025

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The people of Salt Lake got into it this year. Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the juiciest beefs of 2025 and declare the winners and losers.

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ICE Is Escalating Operations. Here’s What Lawyers Know. Dec 10, 2025

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Dozens of people protested Monday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man attending his green card interview at the federal immigration office in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta asks attorney Nicholle Pitt White for practical advice if you encounter ICE at your business, home, or as a bystander.

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MICHELIN Is Trying SLC Restaurants. Who Could Get Stars? Dec 08, 2025

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Big food news: MICHELIN Guide is coming to Utah, which opens the door to a local restaurant earning a coveted star. Host Ali Vallarta asks Visit Salt Lake CEO Kaitlin Eskelson and Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association executive director Michele Corigliano how MICHELIN landed in Utah and what restaurants could be awards contenders.

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A Utahn’s Guide To Pooping Outdoors Dec 08, 2025

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We've all been there — enjoying a gorgeous hike when the urge to use the bathroom hits. What do you do?? Host Ali Vallarta asks Angelique Fish, cofounder of the Women's Wine Hiking Society, what to know when you've gotta go and how to keep our trails clean for everyone to enjoy.

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‘No Kings’ Shooter Charged, Police Spending Way Up, Knitting SOS Dec 05, 2025

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The biggest news of the week is money — specifically, how the city and state are spending your hard-earned cash! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger share their biggest takeaways. Plus, joyful picks of the week.

Resources and references:

Manslaughter charge filed against ‘peacekeeper’ in No Kings protest killing [KSL]
In Salt Lake City, record spending boosts police budgets. What has Utah’s capital gotten for it? [Salt Lake Tribune]
Read. Gov. Spencer Cox’s 2027 budget recommendations.
Get tickets to One Small Miracle fundraiser at Fisher Brewing.

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Gifts To Buy a Salt Laker Right Now Dec 04, 2025

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Gift giving is the perfect excuse to support Salt Lake businesses and nonprofits! Host Ali Vallarta and Hive Mind podcast host Meg Walter made a beautiful 2025 gift guide for all ages, with plenty of ideas under $20.

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Nuclear is Coming to Utah. What Questions Still Need Answers? Dec 03, 2025

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Gov. Spencer Cox just announced a whole nuclear "ecosystem" is coming to Brigham City — think power plants, manufacturing, and more. But there's a lot we still don't know. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what questions we should be asking before Utah becomes a nuclear hub.

Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.

This episode first aired Jan. 29, 2025.

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Is ‘Direct Democracy’ Bad? Naughty National Parks, Women in Trades Dec 02, 2025

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Utah Republicans take another swing at ballot initiatives and the new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what they have up their sleeves. Plus, the Trumpification of our national parks, Giving Tuesday recs, and joyful shoutouts.

Resources and references:

National Parks Pass
Learn more about the Utah Women in Trades program.

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Your Guide to December 2025 in Salt Lake Dec 01, 2025

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We made it to December (against all odds), and the holidays are in full swing. 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 kimchi popups to strolling down Christmas Street and ways to give back. Plus, it's avalanche season — listen to this episode on why avalanche safety isn't just for skiers.

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 December in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.

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