Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes. Check out Rick’s visitor checklist.  If you’re planning a spring trip in southern Utah, try these alternatives to the Mighty Five.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Caroline Darian in First U.S. Interview Since Her Father Dominique Pelicot’s Shocking Trial from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK!“I’ll Never Call him Dad Again” by Caroline Darian, published by Sourcebooks, is available March 18th wherever books are sold.https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Call-Him-Again/dp/1464257957?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERhttps://books.apple.com/us/book/ill-never-call-him-dad-again/id6740407561In a story that made international headlines, French grandmother Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband Dominique Pelicot and more than 70 men he invited to rape her while she remained unconscious. In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Gisèle’s daughter Caroline Darian reveals how her father’s secret life has devastated their family and destroyed the life they knew. During this candid conversation, Caroline shares how they found out about her father’s crimes, how he recruited men to rape her mother, and the lengths he took to keep his perversion a secret from everyone. She will also talk about the shock of discovering photos of herself unconscious in his collection, how he raped her mom in Caroline’s home and how she and her mother found the strength to face her father and the dozens of accused men during the trial. Minnesotan Jenny Teeson - a mom of two who found video of her ex-husband drugging and raping her - also joins the conversation. Jenny will explain why most of the charges against her ex-husband were dropped despite overwhelming video and photographic evidence.For more information on Caroline Darian’s movement, “Don’t Put Me Under: Stop Chemical Submission” please go to her website. https://mendorspas.org/If you are a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-467. More information can be found at the website below.https://rainn.org/resourcesFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause. Resources and references: Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor’s Desk [Deadline] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500  Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show. Plus: Ever wonder how the SLC Twilight lineup gets booked? We’ve got answers.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors.  Resources and references: The 2025 SLC Twilight lineup and tickets Future of flight? Electric air taxi glides into Salt Lake City [Deseret News] The best local pie for Pi Day [Hey Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmaking in Utah is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it situation. Now that the Legislature’s 2025 general session is over, Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part two of a two-part recap to explain what lawmakers did about liquor, air quality, and daylight saving time.Listen to part one on voting, deportation and sex-ed.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 legislative session is finally over! Senators and representatives from around Utah have spent the past 45 days filling the state Capitol with good and bad ideas. Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part one of a two-part recap, explaining what lawmakers did about deportation, voting, and school lunches.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utah is gaining national notoriety for our beauty standard. You know it, you can picture it, because it’s literally on our billboards. Ex-Mormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell joins host Ali Vallarta to give her theories on its origins and what it would take to change the culture around beauty. Related listening: Utahns' Quiet Obsession With Med Spas [City Cast Salt Lake] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Bees Treefort Music Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utah unions are gearing up for a fight against a new controversial law. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and how you can get involved — if you want. Plus, a plan for the old Sizzler at Sugarhouse Park, daylight saving weekend, and a mystery $14 million donation. Resources and references: SLC's New Police Chief, 7th Best Capital City, New Central City Restaurant [City Cast Salt Lake] Boutique hotel, rooftop bar and restaurant in the works at old Sugar House Sizzler site [Building Salt Lake] Utah unions will attempt to repeal HB267 ban on collective bargaining for public workers [Salt Lake Tribune] Volunteer opportunity to collect signatures for the referendum.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Salt Lake Brewing Harmons Treefort Music Fest Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices