Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUtah Lawmaker Doubles as CEO of Conservative Think Thank
Utah's premier conservative think tank, the Sutherland Institute, has a new CEO: state Sen. Todd Weiler, a frequent guest of this podcast. Host Ali V…
1 week, 5 days ago
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Are Chattanoogans ‘Doing It Their Damn Selves’? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
Sometimes it can feel like the Salt Lake City government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattan…
1 week, 6 days ago
Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Farm Tourism, Free Ice Cream
Should Utah adopt permanent daylight saving time? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosen…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Utah Got an 'F,' Bears Ears Battle, World Cup Hot Wings
A new ranking gives Utah an F for quality of life. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
What’s Good Sex Ed in Utah?
The Sexuality Information and Education Council just gave Utah’s sex ed syllabus an F. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ocean Candler, a Colorado-based sexual …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Risky Wildfire Rule, Salt Lake's Rebrand, RIP Rio Grande Plan
A new federal policy may be putting Utah wildland firefighters' lives at risk. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake co…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The One Thing SLC’s New Council Member Wants From Gov. Cox
Salt Lake City's new council member, Jennifer Napier-Pearce, got her seat due to a coin toss. Host Ali Vallarta asks her about the challenges and opp…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Does Salt Lake City Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
There’s lots to love about Salt Lake City, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. A…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Charlie Kirk Hearing Takeaways, Utah Liquor Trends, 801 Day Is Back!
It’s been nearly a week of hearings in the Charlie Kirk case. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
How To Survive This Week's Heatwave
Salt Lake temps are hitting triple digits this weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss ways to stay cool and ideas for ha…
3 weeks, 2 days ago