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The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City (Including Salt Lake!) Nov 26, 2025

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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!

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Utah's Olympic Snub, SLC Thankful Edition, Holiday Pop-Ups Nov 25, 2025

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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.

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If you enjoyed the interview with Jacob Wilson of Snider Bros. Meats, learn more here.

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State Leaders Icing out Local Experts on Mega Shelter? Nov 24, 2025

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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.

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If you enjoyed the interview with Preston Summers the Retail Manager of Red Butte Garden, learn more here.

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Brigham City’s Nuclear ‘Ecosystem,’ Work-From-Home Bars, Shrek Rave Nov 21, 2025

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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]

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Momu

SLC Movies To Watch This Winter Nov 20, 2025

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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.

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Salon Pèttine

A Fresh Idea to Raise Wages Just Dropped Nov 19, 2025

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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.

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Public-Private Policing in SLC? Dude Ranch Militia? Naloxone Vending Machine! Nov 18, 2025

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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]

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What To Expect This Ski Season Nov 17, 2025

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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.

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Dems Line Up for Congress, Campfire Lounge Drama, Health Care Resource Nov 14, 2025

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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.

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Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now Nov 13, 2025

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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.

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