Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew Shelter Where? A New TRAX Line, and Adult Playdates
The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it go? Host Ali Vallarta and executive produc…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School
As Salt Lake City School District considers a hypothetical $600 million bond to rebuild Highland and West High Schools, the Glendale and Poplar Grove…
2 years, 4 months ago
Airbnb Crackdowns, a Gilmore Girl in SLC, and a Secret Oscars Party
Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig in…
2 years, 4 months ago
A Good Neighbor’s Guide to Ramadan
The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday night, and thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which include…
2 years, 4 months ago
Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws
Salt Lakers often hear from local officials that all roads lead to the Utah Legislature — and that’s largely true. But there are creative ways that l…
2 years, 4 months ago
Less Public Comment, 2100 S. Construction, and Birthday Freebies
It’s back to (local) business for the City Cast team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means comb through what happened in Salt Lake Ci…
2 years, 4 months ago
Mythbusting the Jordan River
Salt Lake City Public Lands has released three different design concepts to reimagine the Jordan River corridor, which flows straight into the shrink…
2 years, 5 months ago
What Lawmakers Did About Air Quality, Liquor, and Housing
In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol Hill reporter Ben Winslow was paying clos…
2 years, 5 months ago
What Lawmakers Did About SLC Stadiums, Great Salt Lake, and Calendars
The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills during its 45-day general session. What the heck happened up on Capitol Hill, and how will it impact S…
2 years, 5 months ago
Your Guide to March in Salt Lake
We’re springing into March in full force, so executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to settle some debts for the Ides of March. They …
2 years, 5 months ago