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Legislature vs. Labor Unions, Sundance Vibes, New Art on State Jan 28, 2025

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Lawmakers have labor unions in their crosshairs this legislative session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means connect dots up at the Capitol. Plus, the vibes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, new public art on State Street, and an all-time comedy at the Broadway.

Resources and references:

‘No better than working at 7-Eleven’: Unions oppose bill to end collective bargaining for Utah public employees [Salt Lake Tribune]
Sundance 2025 Films Sold So Far [IndieWire]
Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals [City Cast Salt Lake]
Get tickets to Salt Lake Film Society February comedy screenings.

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Funding Public School or Home School? Jan 27, 2025

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The Republican National Party has a big agenda for schools: closing the Department of Education and sending it back to the states. Meanwhile, the Utah legislature is slowly chipping away at public school funding. Utah State Board of Education member Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what’s in store for teachers, students and public education in this year’s legislative session.

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ICE in SLC? No Name Hockey Club, One-Man Star Wars Jan 24, 2025

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President Trump’s deportation policies are hitting Salt Lake, just as residents report immigration enforcement sightings. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what local officials, like the SLC School District, have said they will and won’t do. Plus, the Utah Hockey Club keeps searching for a name, a neighborhood org gets the documentary treatment, and a $25 Star Wars date night.

Resources and references:

Local Solutions to Trump Policies [City Cast Salt Lake]
What to do if ICE is at your home or workplace [ACLU Utah]
Utah Hockey Club facing trademark hurdles in finding permanent name [KSL.com]
The Best Things To Do in Ogden [Hey Salt Lake]

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Sundance Tips and Tricks for Locals Jan 23, 2025

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The 2025 Sundance Film Festival starts today, and if you don’t have tickets or tons of money to spend, we’ve got you. Former staffers Emily Samore and host Ali Vallarta share insider tips for accessing screenings, spotting celebs, and taking advantage of the fest as a local.

Resources and references:

Local Lens
Beyond Film
Films discussed: “Omaha," “The Wedding Banquet,” “The Dating Game," and “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Plus, check out Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria’s 2025 film picks.

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How To Stay Active When It’s So Cold Outside Jan 22, 2025

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Freezing temps, inversion, and ski pass prices make it hard to get off the couch this winter. But there are lots of ways to move your body and lift your spirits while we wait for spring to arrive. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria share a few ideas for beating the winter blues, from cheap class deals to local social clubs and indoor pickleball.

Do the “Whale to Wales” 5K, and check out local runners’ tips for hitting the pavement.

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How To Have Better Sex Ed in Utah Jan 21, 2025

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Utah’s sex education syllabus was given a D- grade by a national sexual health council. So, what does good sex ed look like? Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual health expert, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about ways to discuss sexual health at home or at school, from porn to pleasure and everything in between.

Here are some resources for parents and adults:

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More Policing in SLC, Lock the Clock, Crumbl Deodorant Jan 17, 2025

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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled a 50-page public safety plan responding to the state’s threat of intervention. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means breakdown the highlights and their big takeaways. Plus, Crumbl deodorant, a clean slate opportunity, and National Popcorn Day.

Resources and references:

Read the mayor’s public safety plan and catch up on the letter that prompted it.
Will Utahns stop changing their clocks twice a year? Legislature may explore the idea this session [Utah News Dispatch]
Pre-register for Expungement Day at the Delta Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, doors at 2 p.m.

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Birthday Freebies in Salt Lake Jan 16, 2025

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It’s host Ali Vallarta’s birthday! In the spirit of celebrating, executive producer Emily Means and Ali assembled a guide to the free stuff you can get around town on your birthday. Plus, creative ideas for affordable celebrations at all ages and stages.

Enjoy Ali’s friend Renee’s spreadsheet of Salt Lake Birthday Freebies.

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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How Hunters and Hikers Can Coexist in the Avenues Jan 15, 2025

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The Upper Avenues are well-known for their expensive views, but did you know they’re also hunting grounds? Perry Hall, chair of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Utah Chapter, joins host Ali Vallarta to tell us how hunters, hikers, and dogs can safely coexist in our city’s backyard.

This episode originally aired on Jan. 3, 2024.

Learn more about the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ hunting mentorship program and about the BHA’s Hunting for Sustainability course.

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Public Lands Lawsuit Rejected, 2034 Olympics at Risk, Pet Adoptions Jan 14, 2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Utah’s public lands lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the surprising decision and what’s next for the state’s fight against the feds. Plus, Salt Lake’s 2034 Olympics could be at risk, a pet volunteer opportunity, and goodbye to the state’s superintendent.

Resources and references:

SCOTUS won’t hear Utah’s public lands lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune]
U.S. funding dispute with world anti-doping agency boils over; Salt Lake Olympics at risk [Salt Lake Tribune]
Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June [Deseret News]

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