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City Cast Salt Lake

City Cast
Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake
Utah
LDS Church
University Of Utah
Utah Legislature
Data Centers
Rocky Mountain Power
Salt Lake City, United States
Data Center
Housing
801 Day
Hiking
Dogs
Mormonism
Taskrabbit
Nashville
Charlie Kirk
Halloween
Austin

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 time change has left some of us reeling. Host Ali Vallarta, creative producer Ivana Martinez, and audience development manager Angie Treasure bring you a guide to surviving dark evenings. Plus, a Ballpark update, and in our members-only segment: ... more

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Did you get a letter from Rocky Mountain Power about a new $4 monthly charge? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger explain it! Plus, mall culture makes a huge comeback, and local shoutouts ranging from underrated pas... more

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Utah has a new most powerful politician. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Cassie Bingham answer the question, “Who is this guy?” Plus, Sugar House businesses are divided on a big idea, and our drivers’ lack of et... more

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It’s fall in Salt Lake City, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re ru... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Groetzinger
Center for Western Priorities communications director and City Cast Salt Lake contributor
Center for Western Priorities
Episode: How the Stratos Data Center Could Impact Your Health. Plus, Power Ranking Utah License Plates.
Logan Mitchell
Climate scientist and energy analyst at Utah Clean Energy
Utah Clean Energy
Episode: How the Stratos Data Center Could Impact Your Health. Plus, Power Ranking Utah License Plates.
Miles Bloxson
Host of City Cast Austin
City Cast Austin
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Molly Miloscia
City Cast Salt Lake contributor
City Cast Salt Lake
Episode: U of U's 'College GameDay' Apology, Doggy Costume Parade, Avenues Porch Bakery
Cassie Bingham
Director of the UVU Center for Social Impact and City Cast Salt Lake contributor
UVU Center for Social Impact
Episode: Top Haunted Houses, Utah Fumbles Bird Flu Outbreak, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bianca Velasquez
Senior communications representative at Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power
Episode: Top Haunted Houses, Utah Fumbles Bird Flu Outbreak, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Angie Treasure
Audience development manager at City Cast Salt Lake
City Cast Salt Lake
Episode: SLC Airport Is Done! District Attorney Candidates, Japanese Food Recs.
Jacoby Cochran
Host of City Cast Chicago and a Chicago libraries advocate
City Cast Chicago
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Ali Vallarta
Host of City Cast Salt Lake and urbanism commentator
City Cast Salt Lake
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains

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 588 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 States2 years 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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How the Stratos Data Center Could Impact Your Health. Plus, Power Ranking Utah License Plates.
Q: How do we build data centers responsibly?
Mitchell recommends clean energy that avoids air pollution and water consumption, connecting facilities to the grid rather than building them off-grid, and transparent engagement with affected communities.
How the Stratos Data Center Could Impact Your Health. Plus, Power Ranking Utah License Plates.
Q: What are the highlights from this report?
Mitchell says the report models air-quality and health-related economic damage from possible Stratos emissions, particularly if the project uses less-efficient reciprocating natural-gas engines. The impacts could reach hundreds of millions of dollars annually, with the greatest per-capita effects near Box Elder County and substantial total damages in Salt Lake County.
Top Haunted Houses, Utah Fumbles Bird Flu Outbreak, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Q: What is the WattSmart Drive program, and why would someone want to sign up?
Velasquez says the program can pause home EV charging for brief periods when grid conditions require it, while offering incentives to participating customers.
Top Haunted Houses, Utah Fumbles Bird Flu Outbreak, Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
Q: What is Rocky Mountain Power doing to make charging easier here in Utah?
Velasquez describes a road trip using the utility's fast chargers and says customers can use the Electrify America app to locate stations and receive a 40 percent charging discount.
U of U's 'College GameDay' Apology, Doggy Costume Parade, Avenues Porch Bakery
Q: Who is this? Are you like in the Pat McAfee cinematic universe?
Miloscia describes McAfee as a former Indianapolis Colts football player who became a sports commentator and joined ESPN's College GameDay, known for loud, irreverent commentary and hot takes.

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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. Kate Groetzinger
2. Logan Mitchell
3. Miles Bloxson
4. Molly Miloscia
5. Cassie Bingham
6. Bianca Velasquez
7. Angie Treasure
8. Jacoby Cochran

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