Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy SLC Can’t Stop Airbnbs
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is preparing an updated report on the state of short term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) in Utah. In particular, where th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sales Tax Going Up, Ballot Amendment Breakdown, State Street Hospital
The Salt Lake City Council has ok’d a 0.5% sales tax increase and given Intermountain Healthcare the go-ahead to build a new hospital on State Street…
1 year, 7 months ago
Stop Raking Your Leaves SLC
Fall leaves are hitting the ground throughout the valley and we are asking you to step away from the rake. Wasatch Community Gardens farm director Ja…
1 year, 7 months ago
Hockey, Salt Lake’s New Cult
Salt Lake City is officially a hockey town! How will it change the city’s culture? COMMONS podcast host and journalist Arshy Mann joins host Ali Vall…
1 year, 7 months ago
A Solution to Utah’s ‘Wandering Cop’ Problem
Who are “wandering cops?” Officers fired or investigated for misconduct who hop to a new department instead of leaving the police force. A new databa…
1 year, 8 months ago
Your Guide to October in Salt Lake
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake communit…
1 year, 8 months ago
Suspicious SLC Survey, Amendment D for Dead, Creative Drag Show
A suspicious text survey about Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a sports, entertainment, culture, and convention district in downtown SLC is …
1 year, 8 months ago
Where to Peep Fall Foliage in Salt Lake
The leaves are changing and the race is on to catch them during this short fall window. Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, tells h…
1 year, 8 months ago
If We Hate Taxes, Why Is ZAP So Popular?
Taxes are supposed to be unpopular, but Salt Lake County voters keep re-upping the Zoo Arts, and Parks aka ZAP tax with more than 75% of the vote. Ho…
1 year, 8 months ago
Can Independents Win? U of U Crime Stats, Apprenticeships for Women
Fed up with Democrats and Republicans, 13 Independent candidates are running for office in Utah this year. Could they unseat veteran legislators? For…
1 year, 8 months ago