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City Cast Salt Lake

City Cast
Salt Lake City
University Of Utah
Living Traditions Festival
Kilby Block Party
Mother's Day
Deer Valley Outdoor Symphony
Lauren Boebert
Diversity Initiatives
Food Insecurity
Utah School Lunch Debt
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Public Spaces
Utah
South Salt Lake Mural Fest
Salt Lake City Council
Homelessness
Violent Protest
Sundance Film Festival
Switchpoint
Epic Brewing

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. L... more

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Latest Episodes

The state has launched a new homelessness program called Project Bridge. Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar and the Road Home executive director Michelle Flynn about the plan to move Utahns out of the shelter sys... more

More affordable housing is needed in places like Salt Lake City. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% mor... more

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The Salt Lake City Council approved more construction in Sugar House. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss, and producer Ivana Martinez recap. Plus, dogs on trails and picks of the week.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Nikki DaVaughn
Host of City Cast Austin
City Cast Austin
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Jenessa Jimoh
Executive Director of Ignite Utah
Ignite Utah
Episode: The Politics of Gen Z Utahns
Jacob Solis
City Cast Las Vegas producer
City Cast Las Vegas
Episode: Vegas Agrees on Water. Why Can’t Utahns?
Dr. Susan Madsen
Founder and director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, professor
Utah State University
Episode: 5 Ideas To Improve Life for Utah Women
Ryan Dickey
Mayor of Park City
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Episode: A New Era for Park City
Michael Schaffer
Co-host and executive editor of City Cast DC
City Cast DC
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Addy Baird
Salt Lake Tribune reporter and astrologer
Salt Lake Tribune
Episode: Why Salt Lake City is a Leo
Ben Winslow
Fox 13 Capitol Hill reporter
Fox 13
Episode: What Lawmakers Did About Liquor Laws, Voting, and Great Salt Lake
Connor Thomas
Reporter for KPCW and Park City
KPCW
Episode: Why Kouri Richins’ Murder Trial Has Everyone Watching

Hosts

Ali Vallarta
Host of City Cast Salt Lake; leads daily discussions on local news, city life, and community issues.
Emily Means
Filling in for Ali Vallarta; contributes for guest hosting and reporting.
David Plotz
Host of City Cast Salt Lake episode; provides network and city-focused insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 565 ratings
  • Hard-hitting and smart while being pleasant and entertaining

    This podcast gives a great overview of the current issues facing Salt Lake City, as well as all of the events and happenings of the week. I’m not usually a local news guy — I don’t like being pumped up with irrational fear. That’s not what this podcast is about. It takes an optimistic, rational, progressive viewpoint and makes a concerted effort to give listeners the tools and knowledge to participate in the community in an informed manner. The interviews are excellent and the host is a seasone... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmatamales
    United States6 months ago
  • Local flavor

    Love having a local news source in podcast form. Wish they didn’t also push other random podcasts on the feed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rdood
    United States9 months ago
  • Informative and helpful

    Great show, taught me a lot of great resources about my new city. Love the restaurant, bar, and shopping recommendations in particular. Accessible hosts that are fun to listen to and have great takes. Knocked a star off for all the spam oprah podcast “features” (seriously, it feels like oprah pops up in my podcast queue every week cuz of this show).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Noahlips
    United States10 months ago
  • Far-left nonsense

    They’ve got some good local commentary when it happens to be a non-political issue, but for the most part they are pushing the extremist religion of leftism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alijah Simon
    United States10 months ago
  • So pleasant, careful with the pushiness though

    I like this podcast. Ali does a great job and it’s fun to hear her chat with Emily. That being said, I understand you need members, but four separate membership pushes in a single episode is just too much. You have paid advertisers and other funding, so give people a break from the pushy pushes. Especially in this economy.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wka940
    United Statesa year ago

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Smart, thoughtful interviews with a friendly, local vibe.
Local focus is strong and practical for residents.
Coverage can feel promotional when episodes include sponsor or cross-promos.

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The Politics of Gen Z Utahns
Q: What did the Jen Z voter survey reveal about housing, jobs, and health care as top issues?
Across the survey, housing, jobs, and health care dominated as top concerns for Jen Z, with gender differences limited and a notable minority prioritizing firearm safety, reflecting a broad set of material concerns.
Distinctly SLC Allergies (And Solutions!)
Q: What practical steps can renters take to reduce indoor allergens?
Suggestions include avoiding high pollen days indoors, using HEPA air purifiers, sealing cracks in windows, washing bed linens regularly, and considering dust-mmite covers for mattresses and pillows.
Distinctly SLC Allergies (And Solutions!)
Q: Why do allergies seem especially bad in Salt Lake City?
The episode explains that local pollen from trees, grasses, and sagebrush combines with climate factors like dry air, elevation, and sometimes pollution, leading to longer seasons and higher pollen exposure in Salt Lake City.
SLC Restricts ICE, More Sugar House Construction, $5 Dog Derby
Q: What do you think about this, Jack?
Jack argues that the heat, water constraints, and public preference against the ICE facility illustrate a broader desire to protect local environments and resist projects that strain infrastructure, while still acknowledging the complexity of climate-related decisions.
SLC Restricts ICE, More Sugar House Construction, $5 Dog Derby
Q: Ivana, what did they do that most interested you?
Ivana highlights the council's focus on water-use restrictions and the ICE facility issue, showing how policy moves across drought management and urban planning can directly influence major regional developments and public sentiment.

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City Cast Salt Lake offers daily, locally focused conversations on Salt Lake City's news, culture, and community. Episodes frequently cover local government, housing, infrastructure, and urban development, often pairing hard-hitting analysis with lighter segments and practical tips for residents. Regular guests and hosts bring a mix of journalism, academic insight, and on-the-ground city experience, making it a thoughtful resource for anyone who wants to understand SLC's evolving dynamics and everyday life—from policy debates to neighborhood happenings.

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2. Jenessa Jimoh
3. Jacob Solis
4. Dr. Susan Madsen
5. Ryan Dickey
6. Michael Schaffer
7. Addy Baird
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