City Cast Salt Lake

Fed up with Democrats and Republicans, 13 Independent candidates are running for office in Utah this year. Could they unseat veteran legislators? Former Salt Lake County Councilmember Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the odds. Plus, the University of Utah released its 2023 on-campus crime data, a career-change opportunity for women, and pre-Election Day must do’s.Resources and references: Fed up with GOP and Dems, more independents are running in Utah, and they now see a path to victory [Salt Lake Tribune] University of Utah points to ‘complexity of unhealthy relationships’ in explaining campus crime increases [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Women in Trades pre-apprenticeship program Check your voter registration Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks are so overcrowded, Gov. Spencer Cox is asking the federal government for help. Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means her tips and tricks for fall getaways in the shadow of Utah’s national parks — same magnificence, fewer tourist traps.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Redwood Drive-In Theater & Swap Meet’s fate has been decided. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what went right and what went wrong in the process. Plus, armed guards in public schools, $$ for vaccinations, and Salt Lake County mayoral candidates on the record. Resources and references: What’s on the Table With SLC’s Downtown Sports District? [Hey Salt Lake] West Valley City Council votes on controversial rezoning of Redwood Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet [Fox 13] Utah says armed school guardians will need to pass a mental health screening [KUER] Thriving in Place [Salt Lake City Government) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake County mayor represents a third of Utah’s population, and the race is on your ballot this fall! Host Ali Vallarta talked to Republican candidate Erin Rider about the $507 million public safety bond, homelessness, and public transit.Listen to our conversation with Democratic candidate and incumbent Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson.Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race is on for Salt Lake County mayor! Even though they represent a third of Utah’s population, we’d bet you don’t think about how the job impacts your life. Host Ali Vallarta talked to Democratic candidate and incumbent mayor Jenny Wilson about her approach to homelessness, affordable housing, and Abravanel Hall. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Republican candidate Erin Rider.Learn more about Salt Lake County’s new homelessness plan.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what’s in store for Sunnyside Park.  Resources and references: Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Take the Sunnyside Park survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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 Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mormon Mania is hitting fall TV; the hottest new release is “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” highlighting the soft-swinging Utah moms of TikTok. But are these women telling Mormon stories or generating Mormon intrigue? City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen joins host Ali Vallarta to give perspective as a former member of the faith and figure out what locals can make of all this.Check out our show on How LDS Suspicion Carves Our NeighborhoodsConsider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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:  Hip and Humble  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee ICO Hale Centre Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge rules votes for and against Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the chaos and dig into the potential consequences for the courts. Plus, takeaways from the governor debate, a scenic photo contest, and canoeing down the Jordan River. Find all our 2024 local election coverage in one place.Resources and references in this episode: Judge rules Amendment D is 'void' but will remain on the ballot [Fox 13] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake] Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get to the River Festival at the Jordan River through September. Enter the Scenic Utah photo contest before Oct. 15. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up. Resources and references: Utah has the third lowest rate of hospital beds in the nation. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune] New group seeks to advocate for 'everyday, responsible Utah drinkers' on Capitol Hill [Fox 13] Take the SAFER Utah survey Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to 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:  Salt Lake City Corporation Hale Centre Theatre Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Avenue Street Fair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices