City Cast Salt Lake

Allergy season has arrived early in the valley. Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, tells host Ali Vallarta why allergies hit harder in Salt Lake, and shares distinctly local solutions.  This episode originally aired March 13, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake

Gen Z makes up nearly a quarter of Utah’s registered voters. Will they hit the polls? Host Ali Vallarta asks Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh what’s shaping Gen Z’s political behavior in Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake

What’s most Utah about Taylor Frankie Paul’s situation? Host Ali Vallarta, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and producer Ivana Martinez talk through the Bachelorette cancellation. Plus, our favorite amenities in the Fleet Block proposal and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the Fleet Block survey. Request a free tree if you live in South Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off

Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah’s plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack. Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake

The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Salt Lake City. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas? Mentioned on the show: Could a Pahrump Brothel Union Set a New National Standard for Labor Laws? (City Cast Las Vegas) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Do some cities want to leave Salt Lake County? A recent bill made it seem so. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani dig into what's behind the Salt Lake County "divorce" proposal. Plus, summer camp ideas and joyful picks of the week. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. ICE Buys SLC Warehouse, Heatwave Coming, Cream Cheese Madness [City Cast Salt Lake]  ‘A little frustrating’: Gov. Cox says Utah officials were not told of ICE warehouse sale beforehand [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Salt Lake City Corporation - Wake the Great Salt Lake

Utah ranked 41 out of 50 among the best states for women — what gives? Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen what employers and policymakers could do tomorrow to boost our ranking. This episode originally aired Sept. 10, 2025. Resources and references: Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub] Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety

Expect record-breaking temps in Salt Lake this week — 80 degrees in March?! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria share their recommendations for making the most of this gorgeous yet disturbing weather, from best patios to outdoor activities.  Resources and references: Why Utah Has the Highest Rate of Skin Cancer [City Cast Salt Lake] Rattlesnake Safety Tips for Spring Hiking [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety

Huge news from late last week: The federal government has bought a warehouse in Salt Lake City to use as an ICE detention center. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about the details and the response. Plus, good news for your Tuesday and local shoutouts. Resources and references: SLC mayor vows to oppose ‘inhumane’ ICE detention center after agency quietly buys warehouse [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off

Is Park City headed for its next bust era after the Sundance Film Festival's move to Boulder, Colorado? Host Ali Vallarta asks Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey what's next for the mountain town. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Canyon View Credit Union Wake the Great Salt Lake Salt Lake Sewciety