City Cast Salt Lake

The ‘Normie View’ on Immigration, Temple Ticket Madness, Korean Fried Chicken

Are Utahns changing their stance on deportations? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Alpine resident Scott Wessman talk about the “normie view” on imm

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Salt Lake City? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. F

E-Scooter Invasion, Salt Lake's Labor Legend, Free Scottish Sporting Event

Are e-scooters the answer to Salt Lake’s transportation problems, or just another obstacle on the sidewalk? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Milos

Charlie Kirk Case Moves to Trial, SLC’s Apartment Shrinkage, Pride Ride Returns

It’s official: Tyler Robinson will stand  trial in Utah for the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last fall. Host Ali Vallarta and City

Rating Utah's MICHELIN Restaurant, Data Center Money Pit, Fall Football Drama

Host Ali Vallarta ate at Utah’s first MICHELIN-starred restaurant. City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Chandler Rosenberg grill her about the experience. Plu

Your Guide to September 2026 in Salt Lake

It’s September! The perfect bridge between summer and fall, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Te

Our Governor's Temper, Fall Job Board, Utah's Hot New Book

Local author and Salt Lake Tribune humor columnist Eli McCann has a new book on Utah quilting culture drama. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask him

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

The Salt Lake City airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsbu

MICHELIN Star in South Salt Lake, Meta Pays Up, Symphony Tickets on Sale

Utah got its first-ever Michelin star, but is the honor a blessing or a curse? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and executive producer

Our Local Dolly Parton Tribute, U of U Student Invasion, Breakfast All-Day

In honor of Dolly Parton and her love of literacy, we imagine her songs as Utah bookstores. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributo

SLC’s Flooded Streets, Local Beefs, Michelin-Worthy Restaurants

Why does Salt Lake City flood after just a few minutes of rain? Host Ali Vallarta talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Jack Stauss about our overwh

UVU’s Charlie Kirk Anniversary, LDS Church Is Losing Young Women, Polynesian Pastries

The anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination is coming up, and there’s lots of chatter about how Utah Valley University will handle the day. Host Ali Vallarta, audienc

Bike Dreams For SLC, Local Places To Unplug, RHOSLC at the Hot Springs

Last week, we covered the conflict between 999 riders and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Today, host Ali Vallarta talks with Lucas Matelich, co-founder of Unplugge

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

How often are you out in nature in Salt Lake City? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get

ICE Detention Center Is Over, Golfing Is Cool Again, Hot Springs Rec

The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger a

Comedian Trashes SLC, Utah’s Unpopular Politicians, Sugar House Restaurant Exodus

Comedian Shane Gillis talked trash about Salt Lake City, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall had something to say about it. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and C

Cops and The 999 Ride, St. George ICE Arrests, Things To Do Before Summer Ends

Can the 999 bike ride and Salt Lake City Police coexist? Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about it with City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen

El Niño Winter Incoming, Airbnb vs. SLC, Free Transit Hack

Will Utah see some epic snow this winter? Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack what

Capitol Hill's Unwanted Art and Would You Pay $100 To Be a Wedding Guest?

A massive sculpture stirred up neighborhood drama in Capitol Hill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what happened. Plus, would you pay $100

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

What will Salt Lake City do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another cou