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A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown. Resources and references: $5 million in damages as investigation begins into downtown Salt Lake City fire [FOX 13] How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake]  Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund [Downtown Alliance] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. 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. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 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:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out

It’s Primary Election Day! Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake Contributor Chandler Rosenberg assess the vibes and round up everything you need to know. Plus, Reddit’s burning questions about the 801, a new farmers market, and a delicious seasonal treat.  Resources and references: 3 key primary races to watch in Salt Lake County [Axios Salt Lake City]  Utah’s local primary elections are coming soon and, with new laws, have tight deadlines [Utah News Dispatch] Check out our Primary Election Day Explainer [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. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 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:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

The kids are back to school next week, and we cram a year’s worth of learning into one episode! Host Ali Vallarta asks Jordan School District superintendent Anthony Godfrey the plan for Chat GPT, the cell phone ban, school lunch debt, and so much more. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners, and we’d be grateful if you took it at citycast.fm/survey. It only takes seven minutes, and you’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now 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:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Canyon View Credit Union Salt Lake City Arts Council Venture Out

The story about Utah Senate President Stuart Adams initiating a change to a law to protect his own relative accused of rape has gone national. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke break down his explosive reporting. Plus, wacky ads for Utah Lake, a hometown hero returns, and BYU’s new immigration course. ⁠Vote for us⁠ for best local podcast in Best of Utah! Resources and references: ⁠Utah’s Senate president prompted law change that helped a teen charged with child rape⁠ [Salt Lake Tribune]  ⁠Irreverent campaign highlights why 'Utah Lake is My Lake'⁠ [Fox 13]  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 ⁠Stein Eriksen⁠ ⁠Salt Lake Sewciety⁠ ⁠Workshopslc.com⁠ - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. ⁠Live Crude⁠ - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

If someone asked you to describe St. George, Utah, what would you say? A sunny land of retirement villas? A golf course haven with limited water? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Contributor Shireen Ghorbani explore a different moniker: the Florida of Utah. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now 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 Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety

Utah leaders want to turn the state into an AI powerhouse. But do they know what AI really is? Host Ali Vallarta asks technology anthropologist Bree Jones what we get wrong about artificial intelligence and how we could use it to solve real Salt Lake problems. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now 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 Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety

The Utah Supreme Court just ruled on homelessness in our city. What does that mean for you? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the concerns. Plus, what people get wrong about SLC, a new mural on the 9th and 9th whale, and some discount shoutouts. Resources and references: Take the 9th & 9th whale mural survey. Utah Supreme Court backs dismissal of case claiming Salt Lake City isn’t enforcing anti-camping laws [Utah News Dispatch] $35 floor seats at the Utah Symphony and Opera 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 Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  Tan France is Salt Lake's most famous neighbor! The "Queer Eye" star has lived in Utah for almost two decades, and like any good local, he has strong opinions on what he loves and loathes about his city. France joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on his hottest SLC takes and why he loves the 801. This episode first aired June 10, 2024 Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now 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 Stein Eriksen Salt Lake Sewciety

Happy 801 Day, Salt Lake! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen count down their favorite things about our city. Plus, Heber residents push back against a new church, a cute new avalanche pup, and gourmet fast casual.  Resources and references: Residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court [KPCW] Updated guidance on banned books in Utah schools: you own it, you can bring it [KUER] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! 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:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

August is hotter than Hades, but host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria made a very cool guide to the month in Salt Lake. From a Salt Lake icon’s goodbye party to what to eat and drink, and even some ideas to deepen your role in the community, we've got you covered. And, if you do go watch SLC librarians “turn the page,” get primed with our episode on the city’s prized Audubon book. Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.  City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Tracy Aviary. We’re also powered by our Neighbors, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm.