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City Cast Salt Lake

City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm.

Latest Episodes:

Can We Be Car-free in SLC? Jan 11, 2023

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Can you truly live car-free in Salt Lake? That’s the question host Ali Vallarta is trying to answer after her beloved old clunker took its last breaths. Now, she has a choice to make — buy a new car or find other ways to move about town. Lead Producer Emily Means joins her to weigh the pros and cons of going car-free.

Learn more about Hive Pass for SLC residents.

Get NBA Celebrity All-Star Game tickets.

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What’s On This Millennial Senator’s Agenda? Jan 10, 2023

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The Utah Legislature’s annual general session can be tough for anyone who is nervous about what our state lawmakers can do in the span of 45 days. But you’re in good company, because freshman Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, is right there with you. The newly elected senator joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about managing his first-day jitters, what’s on his agenda, and how he plans to follow through.

Listen to our episode “How Any of Us Could Reverse An Overdose” and learn how to administer life-saving Naloxone.

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Avalanche Safety Isn't Just for Skiers Jan 09, 2023

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All snow is good snow when you’re in a megadrought, but how it layers up can have big implications for backcountry recreators. Craig Gordon, a forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center (and absolute legend) talks with host Ali Vallarta about why not all snow is made equal, what has him worried, and why his job might be getting harder every year.

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show is Jan. 10-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

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Antenna-gate, Special Elections, and One Disturbing Fry Sauce Recipe Jan 06, 2023

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New year, new news. Welcome to 2023! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the top stories of the week, including mysterious devices in Salt Lake’s foothills, girding our loins for the Legislature’s General Session, and what to do about 2100 South.

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Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? Jan 05, 2023

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When civil engineer Christian Lenhart and designer Cameron Blakely teamed up to create the Rio Grande Plan, they never dreamed it would garner so much traction and public support — but here we are! City officials are entertaining a citizen-led design project to return the historic Rio Grande Station to its glory days as a bustling transit hub. Host Ali Vallarta asks Cameron Blakely how feasible this idea really is?

“Bury the Rails” is on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library and free to attend.

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Why Salt Lake is Worth Fighting For Jan 04, 2023

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If you’ve spent a winter in Salt Lake, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the brown film on the horizon while wondering if you should pack it all up and leave for fresher air. It’s a fair question — and besides air quality, there are lots of reasons people leave the Wasatch Front. But really, we hope you’ll stay. Community organizers Ashley Finley and Chandler Rosenberg join host Ali Vallarta to make the case for why Salt Lake needs you and is worth fighting for.

Add the Save Our Great Salt Lake rally to your calendar!

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New Year, New Salt Lake? Our Resolutions for 2023 Jan 03, 2023

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Happy New Year! Let’s set some goals — but the cool, fun kind. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta share their plans for SLC 2023, along with some very resolute callers.

Take Care Utah can help you enroll in a healthcare plan, online or in-person, before January 15, 2023.

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Princess Kennedy Wants To Apologize Dec 30, 2022

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Legendary socialite Princess Kennedy tells host Ali Vallarta why she is getting out of the bar scene, after hosting the city’s largest Pride party for a decade. PK thinks she owes Salt Lake an apology, and is ready to move on.

This episode first aired on June 22, 2022.

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Less Than Half the Water for a Whole Peach Dec 29, 2022

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Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our summer fruit: How much precious water was used to grow this juicy peach? Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means head north to talk with Thayne Tagge of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Vegetable Farm about saving water while growing the delicious produce we buy at the farmers market.

This episode first aired on Aug. 22, 2022.

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From SLC Punk to 127 Hours, This Prop Master Has Seen It All Dec 28, 2022

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If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work in action. From creating rivers of blood to finding human look-alike appendages, he’s seen it all. Host Ali Vallarta spends a morning with Scott to hear his best stories and learn how the local film industry has changed.

This episode first aired on Sept. 15, 2022.

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