Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLiving on the Streets in the Salt Lake Heat
This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own. What does high heat mean for our uns…
3 years ago
Happy Inaugural 801 Day, Perfect Salt Lake!
Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday celebrating our city’s original…
3 years ago
Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis?
Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative…
3 years ago
‘Fire and Focus’ on Homelessness, Wedding Betting, and 801 Day
The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead pro…
3 years ago
Can We Convince Denver That SLC Is Its Rival?
We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew us when our mountains are closer? And …
3 years ago
Sugar House, Meet Your New City Councilmember
Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmemb…
3 years ago
How Right Were We? Our 2023 Predictions So Far
At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt Lake City in 2023. Today, we’re checki…
3 years ago
How the Last Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix on Earth Holds Up
Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because Deseret News features writer Meg Wal…
3 years ago
City-Wide Improvements, Drive-Thru Buildings, and Mitt’s Hot Dog Bit
The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily …
3 years ago
For This Toothless Monster’s Sake, Quit Dumping Your Goldfish
Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power to protect imperiled plants…
3 years ago