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.
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Oct 4, 2026 · 23:38
When Salt Lake City looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood…
Oct 2, 2026 · 37:14
Need a Halloween costume? Executive producer Emily Means, Keep It Local newsletter editor Shelby Hintze, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia have some very Utah…
Oct 1, 2026 · 27:29
The state lawmaker everyone loves to hate has resigned after he was charged with fraud. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham…
Sep 30, 2026 · 36:33
Hello, scary season! October is here, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Scott…
Sep 29, 2026 · 37:58
Who wins in the battle for the Alpine Loop, cyclists or cars? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor…
Sep 28, 2026 · 33:17
Salt Lake City’s new housing proposal has people up in arms, but why? Executive producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria are joined by former City Council Member…
Sep 27, 2026 · 20:21
What’s a seemingly small project in Salt Lake City that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless…
Sep 25, 2026 · 34:44
The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and…
Sep 24, 2026 · 30:56
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is weighing in against abortion measures in Idaho and Nevada. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie…
Sep 23, 2026 · 38:37
Utah’s fertility rate is declining. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen ask Emily Harris, a senior demographic analyst for the Gardner Policy…
Sep 22, 2026 · 37:19
There are 23 cities in Salt Lake County — and we believe one of them is about to pop off: Midvale. Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast…
Sep 21, 2026 · 40:47
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ real estate empire is growing. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss how the church is…
Sep 20, 2026 · 29:12
Would Salt Lake City be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly…
Sep 18, 2026 · 36:04
Salt Lake City is struggling to pay for big public utilities projects, and the city’s clean water is at stake. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast…
Sep 17, 2026 · 31:30
Emigration Canyon might finally get a bike lane. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Molly Miloscia and Chandler Rosenberg discuss why some homeowners are…
Sep 16, 2026 · 29:16
How is Utah responding to the news that AI might kill us in a few years? Executive producer Emily Means, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:31
Major League Baseball is looking more and more likely for Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen, and audience development manager Angie…
Sep 14, 2026 · 20:40
Have you driven past a restaurant, mural, or community space a hundred times and never stopped in? In this bonus sponsored episode by Magnify Utah, host Ali Vallarta asks Dustin…
Sep 14, 2026 · 33:52
Utah’s lieutenant governor is taking on the Trump administration over access to voter data. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor…
Sep 13, 2026 · 27:01
It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to…
Sep 11, 2026 · 38:47
Equality Utah, an LGBTQ advocacy organization, is getting heat for their 2026 candidate endorsements. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake…
Sep 10, 2026 · 38:40
Utah reality TV is back this fall. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and audience development manager Angie Treasure unpack what the Mormon…
Sep 9, 2026 · 31:26
What's it like to buy or rent in Utah right now? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg grill Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Gardner…
Sep 8, 2026 · 43:40
Are Utahns changing their stance on deportations? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Alpine resident Scott Wessman talk about the “normie view” on…
Sep 6, 2026 · 23:06
Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Salt Lake City? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From…
Sep 4, 2026 · 37:32
Are e-scooters the answer to Salt Lake’s transportation problems, or just another obstacle on the sidewalk? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia, and…
Sep 3, 2026 · 36:41
It’s official: Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Utah for the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last fall. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:32
Host Ali Vallarta ate at Utah’s first MICHELIN-starred restaurant. City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Chandler Rosenberg grill her about the experience. Plus, how…
Sep 1, 2026 · 31:13
It’s September! The perfect bridge between summer and fall, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria…
Aug 31, 2026 · 39:10
Local author and Salt Lake Tribune humor columnist Eli McCann has a new book on Utah quilting culture drama. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask him for the…
Aug 30, 2026 · 28:47
The Salt Lake City airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh…
Aug 28, 2026 · 36:38
Utah got its first-ever Michelin star, but is the honor a blessing or a curse? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and executive producer Emily…
Aug 27, 2026 · 38:20
In honor of Dolly Parton and her love of literacy, we imagine her songs as Utah bookstores. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly…
Aug 26, 2026 · 29:41
Why does Salt Lake City flood after just a few minutes of rain? Host Ali Vallarta talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Jack Stauss about our overwhelmed…
Aug 25, 2026 · 38:14
The anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination is coming up, and there’s lots of chatter about how Utah Valley University will handle the day. Host Ali Vallarta, audience…
Aug 24, 2026 · 29:33
Last week, we covered the conflict between 999 riders and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Today, host Ali Vallarta talks with Lucas Matelich, co-founder of Unplugged…
Aug 23, 2026 · 26:08
How often are you out in nature in Salt Lake City? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a…
Aug 21, 2026 · 35:15
The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger are…
Aug 20, 2026 · 35:57
Comedian Shane Gillis talked trash about Salt Lake City, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall had something to say about it. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast…
Aug 19, 2026 · 30:06
Can the 999 bike ride and Salt Lake City Police coexist? Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about it with City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen. Plus,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 36:27
Will Utah see some epic snow this winter? Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack what El Niño…
Aug 17, 2026 · 25:08
A massive sculpture stirred up neighborhood drama in Capitol Hill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what happened. Plus, would you pay $100 to…
Aug 16, 2026 · 24:40
What will Salt Lake City do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county…
Aug 14, 2026 · 37:06
An unauthorized Flock camera was found on Millcreek City property. Who put it there? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez and City Cast Salt Lake contributor…
Aug 13, 2026 · 38:09
What the heck is quantum technology, and why does Gov. Spencer Cox want Utah to go all in? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and Alpine…
Aug 12, 2026 · 29:13
Utah lawmakers gave drivers a gas tax holiday, but are you actually feeling the savings? Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Molly Miloscia and…
Aug 11, 2026 · 39:13
Should Utah be fighting with Kalshi? Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss how the state is…
Aug 10, 2026 · 31:25
What can a group of Salt Lakers get from the developer of the Fleet Block on 800 South? Host Ali Vallarta asks Central Ninth resident Kerri Nakamura what's on the table for the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 29:26
As much as you love Salt Lake City, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have complaints, questions, and quandaries.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 32:00
Did Utah really offer a nuclear hub in exchange for help saving the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Chandler Rosenberg…
Aug 5, 2026 · 37:38
A new local music festival mysteriously disappeared. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen try to get to the bottom of…
Aug 4, 2026 · 37:18
The data is in: In-office mandates are no match for Utahns working from home. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and audience development manager Angie Treasure…
Aug 3, 2026 · 32:01
Hello, August! Back to our routines after summer fun. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this…
Aug 2, 2026 · 27:14
Do you know how zoning laws affect Salt Lake City’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build…
Jul 31, 2026 · 34:10
Tooele County could be the home of a new nuclear facility, data center, and wastewater treatment plant. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake…
Jul 30, 2026 · 33:49
Crumbl’s new cookie has host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia thinking. Plus, fire season rages on, and Silverside…
Jul 29, 2026 · 38:10
Are you rearranging your diet to avoid cyclospora? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg, and audience development manager Angie Treasure…
Jul 28, 2026 · 31:15
Why are Utahns having fewer kids? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack The New York Times’ deep dive into Utah’s falling fertility rate.…
Jul 27, 2026 · 27:03
The 9th and 9th Whale is a Salt Lake icon, but it wasn’t always popular. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the whale’s lore and talk about what’s…
Jul 26, 2026 · 26:15
It’s not a given that every Salt Laker will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional…
Jul 24, 2026 · 30:52
Can Cafe Rio be restored to its former glory? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia talk about the new menu item…
Jul 23, 2026 · 34:10
Are you ready for a long Pioneer Day weekend? Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about what's going on around town.…
Jul 22, 2026 · 21:00
Is 900 South in Salt Lake City too cool to fail? We think so, which is why we're hosting our annual 801 Day party there on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Milk Block! Host Ali Vallarta…
Jul 21, 2026 · 35:48
Can Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall pull off a third term? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and audience development manager Angie Treasure talk about…
Jul 20, 2026 · 27:15
Utah's premier conservative think tank, the Sutherland Institute, has a new CEO: state Sen. Todd Weiler, a frequent guest of this podcast. Host Ali Vallarta asks Weiler about his…
Jul 19, 2026 · 27:14
Sometimes it can feel like the Salt Lake City government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What…
Jul 17, 2026 · 31:31
Should Utah adopt permanent daylight saving time? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg weigh the pros and cons.…
Jul 16, 2026 · 38:44
A new ranking gives Utah an F for quality of life. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss dig into it. Plus, what you…
Jul 15, 2026 · 30:42
The Sexuality Information and Education Council just gave Utah’s sex ed syllabus an F. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual health expert, what gold star…
Jul 14, 2026 · 35:01
A new federal policy may be putting Utah wildland firefighters' lives at risk. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger…
Jul 13, 2026 · 25:18
Salt Lake City's new council member, Jennifer Napier-Pearce, got her seat due to a coin toss. Host Ali Vallarta asks her about the challenges and opportunities facing her…
Jul 12, 2026 · 33:10
There’s lots to love about Salt Lake City, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and…
Jul 10, 2026 · 38:06
It’s been nearly a week of hearings in the Charlie Kirk case. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen break down the…
Jul 9, 2026 · 30:55
Salt Lake temps are hitting triple digits this weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss ways to stay cool and ideas for having fun in this heatwave.…
Jul 8, 2026 · 17:57
We know fox squirrels are taunting Salt Lake dogs, but are they taking over our city? Natural History Museum of Utah Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson tells host Ali…
Jul 7, 2026 · 31:26
Poplar Grove’s neighborhood peacocks are turning up dead. Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a distressing local situation. Plus, some feel good news bits…
Jul 6, 2026 · 35:09
A weeklong court hearing in the killing of Charlie Kirk starts today in Provo. Host Ali Vallarta and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter and astrologer Addy Baird talk about what…
Jul 3, 2026 · 25:01
See if your Salt Lake knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and…
Jul 2, 2026 · 32:25
Salt Lake City is changing the rule around who gets to live together. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger…
Jul 1, 2026 · 33:22
July has us fine-tuning our Salt Lake summer bucket list. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of…
Jun 30, 2026 · 29:24
Wildfires are burning across Utah, from the Wasatch Front to the southern corners of the state. Host Ali Vallarta talks to state forester Jamie Barnes about reactions to the…
Jun 29, 2026 · 27:51
For the first time in eight years, Utah is almost certainly sending a Democrat to the U.S. Congress: former Congressman Ben McAdams. Host Ali Vallarta asks him about key issues…
Jun 28, 2026 · 27:14
Just how good are the sidewalks in Salt Lake City? The state of a city’s sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestrian safety is just the…
Jun 26, 2026 · 31:18
Have you heard of “alpine divorce?” A reopened murder case in Utah has host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia…
Jun 25, 2026 · 30:19
St. George, Utah is having a moment, earning national praise as a must-visit destination. But some Salt Lakers know it as the “Florida of Utah.” Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast…
Jun 24, 2026 · 32:51
Yesterday was the 2026 primary election in Utah, and we’ve got all the big results for you. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means offer some analysis on how your…
Jun 23, 2026 · 32:00
Fire season in Salt Lake is off to a scary start. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and audience development manager Angie Treasure talk about the blazes burning close…
Jun 22, 2026 · 25:17
Two different outlets published stories about The Other Side Academy, an organization that’s getting taxpayer money to work on homelessness and addiction in our community. Host…
Jun 18, 2026 · 40:29
A pro-AI super PAC spent $450,000 on campaign ads for Ben McAdams. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss talk about…
Jun 17, 2026 · 22:09
Think you know all the best spots in Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta asks local explorer Darienne Debrule about the underrated experiences, shops, and restaurants to visit this…
Jun 16, 2026 · 29:58
We're a week out from the primary election; will Gen Z vote? Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh tells host Ali Vallarta what’s shaping young voters' political habits.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 31:55
The Salt Lake City Police Department wants $142 million this budget season. Host Ali Vallarta asks Police Chief Brian Redd how our money is being used, from the 999 ride to…
Jun 14, 2026 · 32:56
As residents of Salt Lake County, you may have wondered about your parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta cataloged them all. Over the course of…
Jun 12, 2026 · 36:33
Salt Lake City and County are joining forces to sue ICE. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the strategy.…
Jun 11, 2026 · 33:51
School is out, the temperature's up — summer has hit Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor Austin Whitehead made you a…
Jun 10, 2026 · 10:25
Think you know how to keep your energy bill down this summer? Think again. In this bonus sponsored episode by Rocky Mountain Power, Executive producer Emily Means asks Bianca…
Jun 10, 2026 · 24:38
For dog owners and swimmers, summer can be a trap: the algal bloom trap! Host Ali Vallarta asks Ben Holcomb from the Utah Division of Water Quality what's in the water this…
Jun 9, 2026 · 44:48
The cops are chasing down the 999 ride and getting a liquor license has never been easier. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and our new audience development…
Jun 8, 2026 · 28:50
Can Josh Romney save the Great Salt Lake? The son of former U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney says his new organization, Great Salt Lake Rising, is getting the whole state on board. Host Ali…
Jun 7, 2026 · 30:30
Salt Lake City recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its…
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