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Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? Aug 28, 2024

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It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping.

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Losing Money to Gain a Hospital, Pandemic School Pitfalls, Westside Pickleball Aug 27, 2024

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Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring.

Resources and references:

City Council nears vote on upzone of Sears Block for IHC [Building Salt Lake]
Four years in, Utah students still fall short of pre-pandemic proficiency rates in some subjects [Salt Lake Tribune]
Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players [City Cast Salt Lake]

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Sundance’s Identity Crisis Aug 26, 2024

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The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around.

This episode originally aired on May 8, 2024.

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Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett Aug 23, 2024

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The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion.

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Watch the RHOSLC season five trailer.
Get tickets to CatVideoFest at The Broadway.
Get tickets to the Jimmy Buffett memorial concert on Sunday, Sept. 1.

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‘Let’s Get To Work’: Ballpark Still Needs a Plan Aug 22, 2024

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The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of the neighborhood hangs in limbo.

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What's NEXT for Smith's Ballpark? Our Favorite Proposals. [City Cast Salt Lake]
Request free tickets to an upcoming Salt Lake Bees game.
Attend the Ballpark community meeting with Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.

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Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis Aug 21, 2024

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The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable housing crisis.

This episode originally aired on April 8, 2024.

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Will the Legislature Fight Back? 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake, and Vinyl Treasures Aug 20, 2024

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The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner.

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Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in Best of Utah
Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Utah legislators eye special session, maybe next week. Will it deal with abortion, redistricting? [Utah News Dispatch]
This group is tasked with preparing Utah for the “Big One.” Utah leaders voted to get rid of it. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Check out KRCL’s record sale.
Apply for Salt Lake City’s planning commission (especially Glendale and Avenues residents!)

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Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? Aug 19, 2024

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As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them.

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Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to removal of Utah food sales tax [KSL TV]

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Gubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby Olympics Aug 16, 2024

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Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.”

Resources and references:

A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [City Cast Salt Lake]
Utah’s oldest public high school urgently needs upgrades — and could see a complete rebuild [Salt Lake Tribune]
The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake]
Pics from the library’s baby Olympics.
Pre-order “Life After Dead Pool” by Zak Podmore.

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If Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It? Aug 15, 2024

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Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home.

Resources and references:

Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite [City Cast Salt Lake]

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