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Lawmakers v. Governor, Food Courts, and Huzzah to the Czar May 19, 2023

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Brace yourself: The Utah Legislature is back in town. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what they accomplished. Also in town: a new almost-czar of the Great Salt Lake. Plus, the Living Traditions festival hits SLC this weekend, and Emily makes the case for moving the 9th and 9th whale to a different street.

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Listen to Ali interview State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on the PornHub debacle and consent.

Living Traditions Festival Program Guide.

Apply to be SLC’s Public Art Coordinator.

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Mastering the Cheese Board With a Salt Lake Monger May 18, 2023

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You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking. But you don’t know a brie from a blue — so where do you start? Adri Pachelli, director of education and senior manager at Caputo’s Market & Deli, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case that cheese is for peasants and explain why it tastes best with bubbles.

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Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement May 17, 2023

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Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements.

This episode first aired March 24, 2022.

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Can the SLC School District Restore Trust By Fall? May 16, 2023

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School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating their contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV 2 education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents’ faith in their leadership.

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Finding Romance in Small Lake City with Christina Lauren May 15, 2023

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Finding love in Small Lake City is hard. But romance writer Christina Hobbs, half of the bestselling duo Christina Lauren, argues Utah is full of places to discover love. Christina joins host Ali Vallarta to share her favorite date night spots in Salt Lake and convince us to believe in love stories.

Find Christina Lauren’s new book here: The True Love Experiment

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Campaign Signs, the Lake Czar, and Picks for Mom May 12, 2023

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Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do signs equal votes in this election? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week, including adding two years to the Great Salt Lake’s lifespan. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria gives last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

Listen to our episode on the controversy around Salt Lake’s new ADU rules.

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Concert Etiquette for Kilby Block Party and Beyond May 11, 2023

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The Kilby Block Party hits the Utah State Fairpark this weekend — in a big way. Andrea Racine, head of artist relations at S&S and the voice of our theme music, says they’re expecting 25,000 people at the festival each day. She joins host Ali Vallarta to lay down some ground rules for how to be a good concert goer.

Listen to our full theme song by Mitokandrea.

Get details on the Living Traditions Festival.

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Effortless Gardening Tips for Renters and Plant Killers May 10, 2023

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This weekend is a gardening showdown in Salt Lake, with Wasatch Community Gardens and Red Butte Gardens hosting their annual Spring plant sales on the same day. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner has tips for renters, basement dwellers, and plant killers on how we can all grow something beautiful — even in the sidewalk cracks.

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A Conversation with PornHub’s New Nemesis May 09, 2023

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PornHub has turned off the tap in Utah after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify a user’s age. Now, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) is getting a lot of angry messages about his bill. Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage — and if it’s still worth the fight?

Just a note this episode makes mention of sexual violence.

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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10 Essential Rules for Surviving Salt Lake May 08, 2023

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What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink order protocol –– don’t order a double! –– host Ali Vallarta is joined by producer Ivana Martinez, to lay down our unofficial rules for how to thrive in Small Lake City.

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City Cast Salt Lake explores every bar in Salt Lake County.

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