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City Cast Salt Lake

City Cast
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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

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 transformed, “greened” neighborhood lots. But how did they do it? David t... more

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 Salt Lake contributor Jack Strauss dig into the city’s debt woes. Plus, th... more

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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 concerned. Plus, an update on when Salt Lake’s beloved Tower Theatre will fi... more

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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 Bingham break down Gov. Spencer Cox's new proclamation on AI. Plus, on a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Angie Canada
Doctor and owner at Canada Chiropractic
Canada Chiropractic
Episode: SLC's Major League Bet, Replacing Closed Schools, New Coffee Shop
Dustin Khong
Community Partnerships and Magnify Utah Coordinator
Magnify Utah / Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Episode: A Statewide Quest to Discover Utah's Hidden Gems {Sponsored}
Igor Limansky
Director of Utah's Division of Multicultural Affairs
Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Episode: A Statewide Quest to Discover Utah's Hidden Gems {Sponsored}
Bianca Velasquez
Senior Communications Representative at Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power
Episode: Dems Criticize Equality Utah, Sweetgreen Alts, September Deals
Mary Ball
Senior Integrated Marketing Manager at WebRoot
WebRoot
Episode: The ‘Normie View’ on Immigration, Temple Ticket Madness, Korean Fried Chicken
Rachel Iacovone
City Cast Nashville host, invited guest for this episode
City Cast Nashville
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Eli McCann
Local author and Salt Lake Tribune humor columnist
Salt Lake Tribune
Episode: Our Governor's Temper, Fall Job Board, Utah's Hot New Book
Angie Canada
Doctor and owner at Canada Chiropractic
Canada Chiropractic
Episode: Our Local Dolly Parton Tribute, U of U Student Invasion, Breakfast All-Day
Lucas Matelich
Co-founder of Unplugged Wellness
Unplugged Wellness
Episode: Bike Dreams For SLC, Local Places To Unplug, RHOSLC at the Hot Springs

Hosts

Ali Vallarta
Host of City Cast Salt Lake; central figure in show; frequently sets context and leads discussions.
Emily Means
Interim/Executive producer; contributes host energy and production oversight.
Angie Treasure
Audience Development Manager; frequent contributor and producer-level involvement.
Terina Ria
Newsletter Editor; City Cast Salt Lake City contributor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 583 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Energetic hosts, strong local context and practical takes.
Local-focused, actionable city news with smart guests.
Solid coverage of urban issues, but some listeners feel sponsor reads interrupt flow.

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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: What can listeners in other cities take away from Nashville's approach to these surveillance issues?
The key takeaway is civic engagement and visibility—participating in local meetings, using social platforms, and leveraging community networks to influence policy before contracts are signed.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: What has changed in the mayor and council's stance over time, and how does that reflect public sentiment?
There is a shift linked to broader concerns about surveillance and civil rights; officials previously pro-surveillance shifted to opposition, mirrored by public pushback after ICE raids and concerns about facial recognition.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: Start off by telling us what kind of proposals or technology Nashville's leaders have turned down recently when given the opportunity.
Rachel describes a years-long cycle of rejecting AI-driven surveillance, including 15 new cameras downtown and contracts with several surveillance tech vendors, due to concerns about data control and civil liberties.
Our Governor's Temper, Fall Job Board, Utah's Hot New Book
Q: Tell us about the book.
The book, titled Stitched, centers on an older women quilting group in Salt Lake City that invites two young gay men to join their group to learn quilting and compete against rivals, blending humor with Utah culture and a strong sense of place.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: What can listeners in other cities take away from Portland's river recovery?
Focus on building a coalition that includes residents, nonprofits, and government, and emphasize the narrative of safety and accessibility to shift public perception; the story is as much about culture as about the physical cleanup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast Salt Lake

What is City Cast Salt Lake about and what kind of topics does it cover?

City Cast Salt Lake covers daily Salt Lake City news with a local, conversational angle. Episodes frequently tackle urban policy, local governance, transportation, tech developments, and community issues through interviews with city officials, journalists, and local experts. The show often blends practical civic guidance (rights, regulations, funding) with neighborhood culture, events, and recommendations, creating a timely, community-minded resource for residents and stakeholders. A standout pattern is bringing in cross-city guests for broader context and maintaining an accessible, approachable vibe while tackling sometimes dense policy topics. The format often includes listener-facing segments, sponsor reads, and membership pitches, all w... more

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Recent guests on City Cast Salt Lake include:

1. Dr. Angie Canada
2. Dustin Khong
3. Igor Limansky
4. Bianca Velasquez
5. Mary Ball
6. Rachel Iacovone
7. Eli McCann
8. Angie Canada

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