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RedWest Fest Disaster, New Ballot Deadline, Public Bathroom PSA Oct 15, 2025

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What the heck happened at the RedWest Music Festival this weekend? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez dive into the mess. Plus, what to know about new voting laws this election and local shoutouts.

Resources and references:

Woman injured from debris while leaving Salt Lake City music festival has died [KSL.com]
What To Know About Utah’s 2025 General Election [City Cast Salt Lake]

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What’s the Next Coolest Thing To Come out of Utah? Oct 14, 2025

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Utah leaders love touting our innovative spirit and entrepreneurship. We are the Beehive State, after all — industrious! Executive producer Emily Means asks Desert News business reporter Art Raymond what's behind that reputation? Plus, what are the coolest things made in Utah?

Resources and references:

What’s the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge [Desert News]

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Salt Lake Street Projects, Ticketmaster Scams, Alt Oktoberfests Oct 10, 2025

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What's next for Salt Lake City streets? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of some new projects. Plus, how Ticketmaster is scamming Utahns and some joyful picks for your weekend.

Resources and references:

Give feedback on potential, future SLC transportation projects.
Andy Larsen: These are the sneaky ways Ticketmaster and Live Nation squeeze fans for billions [Salt Lake Tribune]

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Could More SLC Restaurants Unionize? Vegas Can Be a Model. Oct 09, 2025

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Could The SunTrapp bar's union effort have a ripple effect across Salt Lake's food and drink scene? If the power of Las Vegas's culinary union is any indication … maybe. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler what lessons the Trapp could take from organized labor in Sin City.

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Does SLC Need a 'Night Mayor'? Oct 08, 2025

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There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife.

This episode first aired April 16, 2025.

Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing

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Legislature Picks New Map, Mayor Vs. Council, Fall Lattes Oct 07, 2025

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There's just one step left in finalizing Utah’s new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts.
Resources and references:

Republican lawmakers picked their preferred congressional redistricting map. See what district you’d be in. [Salt Lake Tribune]
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]

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Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here’s What To Expect. Oct 06, 2025

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What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map.

Background listening: Utah’s Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake]

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Is Downtown Just For Tourists? 1-Star Utah Park Reviews, Runaway Pigs Oct 03, 2025

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The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend.

Resources and references:

Downtown SLC Marriott gets multimillion-dollar remodel as hotel sector thrives. Take a look inside. [Salt Lake Tribune]

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What a New LDS President Means for All of Us Oct 02, 2025

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The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, died Saturday at age 101. Host Ali Vallarta asks Claremont Graduate University professor Matthew Bowman about Nelson's successor and how the LDS prophet impacts our lives as Salt Lakers — even if you're not Mormon.

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Your Guide to October 2025 in Salt Lake Oct 01, 2025

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October is here, and we're gearing up for cozy season in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from touring exhibits to stargazing, new restaurants and free ski passes. Plus, planning to visit state parks this fall? Try these national park lookalikes instead.

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

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