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City Cast Salt Lake

City Cast
Salt Lake City
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Utah Legislature
Sundance Film Festival
Homelessness
Data Centers
Skiing
ICE
Housing
Nuclear Energy
Mental Health
Affordable Housing
Park City
Salt Lake County
People's Freedom Party
Artificial Intelligence
Civil Commitment
Climate Change
Utah's Homeless Population

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

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 particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandli... more

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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 cautiously optimistic. Plus, golf is hot in the city, we pick a parent’s brai... more

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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 Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia challenge the idea that Salt Lake ... more

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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, what we know about ICE arrests in St. George, and in our member-only seg... more

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Recent Guests

Bianca Martin
City Cast Madison host
City Cast Madison
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Scott Wessman
Alpine resident, tech professional
Edigy
Episode: Cox is Hot for Quantum, Swig World Domination, Are E-Bikes Too Risky?
Lucas M.
Founder/organizer of Unplugged Wellness; organizer of the 999 bike ride panel discussion
Unplugged Wellness
Episode: Utah vs. Kalshi, Reddit’s Burning Questions, 999 Bike Ride Convo
Kerri Nakamura
Central Ninth resident, member of the Community Negotiating Committee for Fleet Block
City of Salt Lake City / Central Ninth Community Council
Episode: Could the Fleet Block Become SLC’s New Community Living Room?
Eli Sabin
Alder in the city of New Haven, Connecticut; advocate for Downtown For All zoning reform
New Haven Board of Alders; Downtown For All
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Taylor Lahey
advocate of community exchanges and author who wrote about Cambio Verde in Curitiba, Brazil
Unknown (guest)
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting People To Volunteer — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Rocky Donati
Co-founder of the Maven District
Maven District
Episode: What’s Making 900 South Unstoppable
Hope Henchey
Video creator about cities, resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga Urbanist Society
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Are Chattanoogans ‘Doing It Their Damn Selves’? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Ocean Candler
Sex education professional who works with schools (Colorado) and grew up in Utah
Colorado schools (sex education programming)
Episode: What’s Good Sex Ed in Utah?

Hosts

Ali Vallarta
Host of City Cast Salt Lake; engages in local issues with a civic-news focus
Emily Means
Host/Executive Producer with a focus on in-depth local reporting and segment hosting

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 580 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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Shows range from hard news to culture, though some listeners want fewer ad/promo breaks
Local focus is strong and practical for newcomers and long-time residents alike
Listeners appreciate city-specific insights and actionable takeaways
Hosts are engaging and push for answers without causing friction
Some episodes are perceived as left-leaning by a portion of listeners

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Cox is Hot for Quantum, Swig World Domination, Are E-Bikes Too Risky?
Q: What the hell is quantum technology? Are we talking about super computers?
Scott explains that quantum technology uses qubits and unique computing principles to enable capabilities beyond traditional binary computers, with applications in cryptography, medicine, and accelerated research, while noting it is a different kind of beast than simply faster hardware.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: For listeners in other cities, what is the main takeaway about zoning reform?
The main takeaway is that housing crises are closely tied to zoning; listeners should engage with local officials to express concerns about the cost of living and advocate for reforms that facilitate affordable housing while acknowledging legal and political challenges.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Q: So how do you foresee continuing to work on these issues if you are in the state house?
Sabin explains that state action can push municipalities to be more proactive, fund affordable housing, and scale up reforms beyond a single city, addressing broader housing crises across Connecticut.
Could the Fleet Block Become SLC’s New Community Living Room?
Q: What do you like? Can you talk me through some of the things that you heard people in the community asking for in this space and how you think they've been implemented?
People asked for a space to relax with seating, open space, and amenities like a coffee-walkable area; the plan reflects these desires with a community living room vibe, an amphitheater, and nearby services.
Could the Fleet Block Become SLC’s New Community Living Room?
Q: I want to talk to you about this because you are on the community negotiating committee for this development. What did you think about it? I have a feeling you saw it first.
We didn't see it first. I saw it for the first time last night.

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City Cast Salt Lake delivers daily local news with a civic-leaning, conversation-driven format. Episodes tackle Salt Lake City–area politics, urban planning, infrastructure projects, culture, and community events, often pairing reporters and experts with occasional high-profile guests to unpack complex local issues. The show stands out for its mix of hard-hitting analysis and accessible, community-oriented storytelling, plus periodic cross-city segments and culture-focused features that keep the coverage rooted in practical impacts for residents. Potential listeners can expect timely context on governance, public input, and local initiatives, with a clear emphasis on enabling informed participation in civic life.

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Recent guests on City Cast Salt Lake include:

1. Bianca Martin
2. Scott Wessman
3. Lucas M.
4. Kerri Nakamura
5. Eli Sabin
6. Taylor Lahey
7. Rocky Donati
8. Hope Henchey

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