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Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? Feb 26, 2024

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Utah has a shiny, new strategic plan for outdoor recreation; the first of its kind. What does it mean for the places visitors and residents “love to death”? Draper Republican Rep. Jeff Stenquist, the chair of Utah’s Outdoor Adventure Commission, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the strategy for delivering on “the nation’s most well-funded and well-managed outdoor recreation system in the country.”

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Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024.
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Fairpark’s ‘Slap in the Face,’ ’Burbs Bus Service, and a Good Cry Feb 23, 2024

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A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley — so do we! — but what’s the tradeoff in her current proposal? Plus, the Larry H. Miller Company and legislators’ plans for an MLB stadium in Fairpark are starting to feel Inland Port-esque. Will Westside electeds regret calling it a home run? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss two very wonky proposals and share picks of the week from two local beacons.

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Our take on the MLB stadium proposal.

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A Funeral For Salt Lake’s Late Restaurants Feb 22, 2024

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From Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City, we’re getting used to seeing our favorite haunts toppled by a wrecking ball, listed for sale, or mysteriously shuttered. Which is why the entire City Cast Salt Lake team — newsletter editor Terina Ria, host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and executive producer Emily Means — have gathered in a conference room to eulogize the iconic institutions left behind in the construction dust.

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$1B for a Billionaire? Air Polluter’s Big Donations, and ‘Gwyneth’ Returns Feb 21, 2024

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The $3.5 billion vision for reinventing Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods into a mixed-use Major League Baseball district is eye-popping. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the details and how much public financing Utah leaders could be willing to invest in the project. Plus, a story about coincidental (read: suspicious) donations has us cocking our eyebrows, and “Gwyneth Paltrow” is back in Park City.

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Two Salt Lakers Weigh Having Kids Feb 20, 2024

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Utah leaders often tout us as a family-friendly state. But with declining fertility and marriage rates, it seems Utahns are more hesitant than ever to start their own families. Salt Lake City-based birthworker Ashley Finley joins host Ali Vallarta for a candid conversation about what goes into deciding for ourselves whether to have kids in Salt Lake.

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Will Cline Resign? Potty Policy, and Free Local Stuff Feb 16, 2024

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From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.

Bills discussed:

HCR 18 House Concurrent Resolution Condemning and Censuring State School Board Member Natalie Cline
SB 211 Generational Water Infrastructure Amendments
HB 548 Alcohol Amendments
HB 331 School and Classroom Amendments

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Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5

How To Start Running in Salt Lake Feb 15, 2024

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So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe the 5K is all you’ve got in you. No problem! Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share great local routes, plus some tips and tricks for hitting the pavement.

Deseret News columnist Meg Walter on running the St. George Marathon.

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Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5

Natalie Cline’s Fate, Abolish Tipping? And a Big Promotion Feb 14, 2024

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Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore what could happen to Cline and who is to blame for this mess. Plus, a Salt Lake coffee shop eliminated tipping, and Ali and Emily share shoutouts.

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Should SLC Copy Las Vegas’ Sports Model? Feb 13, 2024

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If local billionaires get their way, Utah could soon become home to even more professional sports teams. Ryan Smith is bidding for a National Hockey League team, and Gail Miller is trying to recruit Major League Baseball — including the Oakland Athletics, while they wait for their Las Vegas stadium to open. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler how becoming a sports city has and hasn’t penciled out for the community.

Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen on public financing of stadiums.

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The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air Feb 12, 2024

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Who funds SLC International Airport? How will the new central tunnel work? And what would it take to make it a world-class airport? We’ve got questions, and Bill Wyatt, executive director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Airports, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer them.

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