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What $50 Gets You at the Farmers Market Mar 26, 2025

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Eggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? Host Ali Vallarta and Utah Food Coalition co-founder Chandler Rosenberg hit up Salt Lake City’s winter market to see how the prices compare and what $50 gets them.

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Lawmakers Punishing SLC, Dancing for Lunch Dollars, Black Hole Award Mar 25, 2025

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What does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor’s media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics.

Resources and references:

The 2025 Bills That Targeted Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake]
A Utah teacher has raised over $11,000 for her students by dancing on TikTok. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune]
‘Disregard for transparency’: Utah Legislature’s public records laws earn it a ‘Black Hole’ award [Utah News Dispatch]

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Why Are So Many University Presidents Leaving? Mar 24, 2025

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Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Courtney Tanner why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school.

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Protein Bar Wars, Legalizing Weed, Utah's Gold Stash Mar 21, 2025

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Utah has $60 million in gold hidden somewhere in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss why the state is investing in precious metals. Plus, legalizing recreational cannabis, the protein bar wars, and March Madness.

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Penises of the Great Salt Lake Mar 20, 2025

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The Great Salt Lake is home to millions of different species of wildlife, with penises as unique as they are. Yeah, you read that right. Biologist Jaimi Butler joins host Ali Vallarta to explore the genitalia of our namesake, plus the weird phenomenon of sexualizing brine shrimp.

Interested in our sea monkeys? Learn why they’re so important to the Great Salt Lake.

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How Not To Have Search and Rescue Save Your Ass Mar 19, 2025

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Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes.

Check out Rick’s visitor checklist.

If you’re planning a spring trip in southern Utah, try these alternatives to the Mighty Five.

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SLC’s Brunch Scene, Sundance & Pride Flags, Referendum Hits the Streets Mar 18, 2025

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Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause.

Resources and references:

Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor’s Desk [Deadline]

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Tips and Tricks for SLC Concert Season Mar 17, 2025

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The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show.

Plus: Ever wonder how the SLC Twilight lineup gets booked? We’ve got answers.

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Air Taxis Are Here, SLC Twilight Lineup, Pies for Pi Day Mar 14, 2025

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Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors.

Resources and references:

The 2025 SLC Twilight lineup and tickets
Future of flight? Electric air taxi glides into Salt Lake City [Deseret News]
The best local pie for Pi Day [Hey Salt Lake]

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Why Allergies Are Worse This Spring Mar 13, 2025

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Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering.

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