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Olympic Pajama Party, a Westside Snub, and Galaxy Happy Hour Jul 17, 2024

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Salt Lake City is expected to officially — finally! — be granted the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means parse through economic data to figure out the gains and consider attending SLC’s 3 a.m. pajama party to celebrate. Plus, a Westside snub in Fairpark’s stadium development, a call-out for coffee vendors, and galaxy happy hour.

Resources and references:

Will Utah’s ‘living legacy’ from 2002 boost state’s economy in a 2034 Winter Games? [Deseret News]
What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Utah Legislature creates Fairpark district authority, but west-sider fails to become vice chair [Utah News Dispatch]
The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake]
Submit a proposal to open a coffee shop at the Main or Marmalade Library branches. The deadline is Aug. 23, 2024.
Astronomy on Tap SLC

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Is Local News Losing Faith or Gaining It? Jul 16, 2024

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Just 32% of Americans have even “a fair amount” of trust in news reporting. Bet you have feelings about this as a local media consumer! University of Utah journalism professor Jacob Nelson tells host Ali Vallarta how reporters misunderstand their own audiences’ distrust and why local news hits different.

Resources and references:

“Imagined Audiences, How Journalists Perceive and Pursue the Public,” by Jacob Nelson
Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics [The Conversation]
What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ [City Cast Salt Lake]

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Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah’s Supreme Court? Jul 15, 2024

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Utah’s Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters.

Resources and references:

No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters [City Cast Salt Lake]

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E-Bike Lottery, Pool Poo Prevention, and Ogden’s Purple Horse Jul 12, 2024

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Salt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse.

Resources and references:

Apply for an e-bike.
Submit your event to Hey Salt Lake.

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Why It’s So Damn Hot Today Jul 11, 2024

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Holy heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer.

Read “How to protect yourself from the Salt Lake heat” for more tips and a link to Salt Lake County’s “Cool Zones.”

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A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan Jul 10, 2024

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Salt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness.

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Sports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and Heatwave Help Jul 09, 2024

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The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow.

Resources and references:

We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake]
SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is the council’s vote the final say? [Salt Lake Tribune]
If Abravanel Hall is unavailable, where might Utah Symphony go? [Salt Lake Tribune]
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Know Your Rights as a Renter in Salt Lake Jul 08, 2024

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In a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves.

Resources and references:

Denise George’s podcast “Two-Minute Tenant”
Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? [City Cast Salt Lake]
For Utah renters, a 3-day eviction notice often shows up before federally mandated 30-day notice [Utah Investigative Journalism Project]

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Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About Jul 05, 2024

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City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how host Ali Vallarta's story stacks up against the rest.

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We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal Jul 03, 2024

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We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list.

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