City Cast Salt Lake
City Cast
City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 11min
Utah’s First Official Juneteenth
On Monday, Utah will observe Juneteenth with a holiday for the first official time ever, thanks to a bill passed by Rep. Sandra Hollins.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 15, 2022 • 17min
Archie Archuleta Loved Building Bridges
On Friday morning, the 1,200 foot pedestrian bridge connecting 200 S and North Temple over the Jordan River will be dedicated and renamed: The Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge. Ali visits the bridge with community activist Billy Palmer to learn more about the late, great Archie and his wife Lois.Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 14, 2022 • 18min
What’s Up with Salt Lake’s Walnut Trees?
Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Nate Orbock of the SLC Division of Forestry does not want to inspire panic, but he joins Ali to count Salt Lake’s walnuts and explain the phenomenon.Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 13, 2022 • 22min
A Salt Lake Scientist Sues DiscGenics for Discrimination
Utah’s tech sector is booming, and it’s bringing conversations about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) right to Salt Lake’s doorstop. We’ve all heard the rumors that tech is riddled with misogyny, but just how bad is it?Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 10, 2022 • 22min
Aaron James’ Verdict, Western Garden Center, and Gov. Cox is Being Petty
Former journalist and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 9, 2022 • 15min
When Will We Know if it’s the Toxic Dust?
Which dust is in the air this spring? Is it the toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake yet? How will we know? Ali asks Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist who is very good at explaining things.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 8, 2022 • 20min
Your State Senate Candidates Debate Methodology
The first segment from last Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate for Utah Senate District 9, between Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Later, Ali mentions Senate District 13 Democratic primary candidates Nate Blouin and Sen. Gene Davis. Reach our County Clerk with any primary election questions at (385) 468-7400.Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 7, 2022 • 19min
Historic Water Access on the Navajo Nation in Utah
Diné advocate and southern Utah candidate, Davina Smith, joins Ali to talk about a historic water rights settlement between the state of Utah, the federal government, and the Navajo Nation.Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 6, 2022 • 20min
A Slice of Salt Lake’s Sweet Tooth
Dominique Wilson, founder and owner of Pie’s the Limit, is just keeping up with demand. He and Ali talk about the success of his microbakery, Salt Lake’s sweet tooth, and how to achieve flaky crust.Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Jun 3, 2022 • 26min
Justice for Zane James, SLCo Covid Risk, and Ughhh the Avenues
Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
