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Where Hot Girls Shop in SLC Apr 23, 2025

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Time to bury your puffy coat and refresh the wardrobe. Host Ali Vallarta and her friend Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style.

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Millcreek Deportation Orders, Another Teacher Union Win, TIME100 Influential Utahn Apr 22, 2025

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Utah's school voucher program — a core tenant of Republicans' education strategy — has been ruled unconstitutional. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the case and what happens next. Plus, Millcreek's mayor pushes back (again) on the Trump administration's deportation agenda, recognition for an influential local researcher, and good neighbors in Kanab.

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How To Feed Every Utahn Apr 21, 2025

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Beginning in July, about 40,000 Utah kids will be eligible for free lunch — good news in a state where one in eight of us experience food insecurity. But there's still more work to do. Host Ali Vallarta asks Gina Cornia, executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, what it would take to eradicate hunger in Utah.

Learn more about one Republican legislator's plan to feed students.

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320K Signatures vs. #1 Economy, 'Minecraft' Chicken Jockey, Bar Egg Hunt Apr 18, 2025

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Utah has boasted the number one economic outlook in the nation for 18 years, but according to who? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the data and compare it to support for Utah's labor movement. Plus, chickens in theaters, two new neighborhood murals, and ideas for Easter weekend.

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For 18th year, Utah ranks No. 1 for best economic outlook. What could threaten its top spot? [Utah News Dispatch]
Adults required at ‘Minecraft’ movie after ‘chicken jockey’ trend hits Heber [KPCW]
Apply for SLC's Ballpark mural program through May 15, 2025.
Central 9th Beaster Egg Hunt

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Can SLC Ride Out the Next Massive Earthquake? Apr 17, 2025

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It’s the Utah ShakeOut, which means you might have a friend or a kid in an earthquake drill right now. Host Ali Vallarta asks Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, how prepared Salt Lake is for "The Big One."

This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2024.

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Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program.
How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake]

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A Big Idea for Salt Lake’s Nightlife Apr 16, 2025

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With two bars closing on Main Street, how can Salt Lake City upgrade its nightlife? Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for a "night advocate" and explains the science behind creating a vibrant city after dark.

Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing

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Why Four SLC Restaurants Closed, Gaga for COSMICA, New Union Hub Apr 15, 2025

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Four Salt Lake restaurants shut their doors this past week, which has us asking: What went wrong? Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria and host Ali Vallarta talk about the closures and new places they’re hyped about. Plus, a wishlist for SLC’s lesbian bar, the launch of a Utah workers’ hub, and a must-see bathroom.

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Find out what $50 gets you at the Winter Farmers Market.
Check out the Utah Workers Center.

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Hate Paying Taxes? Let’s Get Hyped. Apr 14, 2025

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Hate filing your taxes? Jenna Williams, tax and budget policy analyst at Voices For Utah Children, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what your taxes actually pay for and why you should be hyped.

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Could Tariffs Save Great Salt Lake? Noisy Neighbors, Free Tax Help Apr 11, 2025

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What if these Chinese tariffs help save the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore this possible silver lining. Plus, what to do about noisy neighbors, help on your taxes, and small business shoutouts.

Resources and references:

Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake]
Get free tax help at taxhelput.org.
Check out what myrtle spurge looks like.

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How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Apr 10, 2025

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First Alibi, now The Ruin; why are SLC bars on Main Street closing? Former Ruin owner Rheda Fouad joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the challenges of doing business on Main and what we can learn from Central Ninth's nightlife.

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