

City Cast Las Vegas
City Cast
City Cast Las Vegas is an an award-winning daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too.
Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm.
Named Best Podcast by The Las Vegas Weekly 2025
Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm.
Named Best Podcast by The Las Vegas Weekly 2025
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Oct 10, 2025 • 27min
BREAKING: State Accuses Tesla Tunnels of Nearly 800 Violations
In an exclusive from ProPublica reporter Anjeanette Damon and City Cast co-host Dayvid Figler, a new letter from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) accuses the Boring Company of nearly 800 violations of a regulatory agreement in the last three years. The agreement was intended to hold the tunneling company, which has plans for 68 miles of Tesla Tunnels under Las Vegas, accountable for regular testing and oversight. But the fines proposed by NDEP for these violations amount to roughly $250,000 — just a fraction of the $3 million they could've levied. So what happens now? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Anjeanette and Dayvid to learn more.
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode:
SNWA
Opportunity Village
Black Mountain Institute
Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 22min
An Insider's Guide to Japanese Dining in Las Vegas
This weekend, the Japanese-American community will gather in Henderson for Aki Matsuri, their fall harvest festival. So to celebrate this food-forward holiday, we're bringing back a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler had with food influencer Phil Tzeng (AKA @LasVegasFill) about the best Japanese food in Las Vegas. From hearty $12 bowls of curry to kaiseki dinners that can top out well over $500, there's a feast at every price point!
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode:
SNWA
Opportunity Village
Black Mountain Institute
Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 26min
The Feds Just Took a Piece of Nevada’s Lithium Industry — Is That a Good Thing?
Last week, Lithium Americas announced an unprecedented new deal with an unlikely partner: The Trump administration. In exchange for a multibillion federal loan, the Nevada-based lithium mine will give the federal government a 5% stake in both the company and the Thacker Pass mine — which is likely to turn into the country's largest source of lithium. So why is the federal government doing, ya know, socialism … and could it possibly be a good thing for America? Eric Neugeboren, reporter at the Nevada Independent, and Vince Beiser, author of "Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future," join co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss.
Heads up, Vince will be giving a talk titled "The Dirty Secret of 'Clean' Technology" at 4 p.m. TODAY. Head over to the Lily Fong Geoscience building (room 102) at UNLV.
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode:
SNWA
Opportunity Village
Black Mountain Institute
Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Oct 7, 2025 • 30min
The Bizarre, Ongoing Battle Over Tony Hsieh’s Estate
Next month will mark five years since former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh perished in a house fire — and the battle over the billionaire's estate grew even more heated when a purported will surfaced back in April. So what's going on with that legal battle? Review-Journal reporter Eli Segall has been following the court filings and sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to catch us up on the bizarre twists and turns in this case: Mysterious names, missing witnesses, and unclear motives.
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 7th episode:
SNWA
Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.
Opportunity Village
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Oct 6, 2025 • 29min
The Mormon Influence on Las Vegas History
Field trips to the Old Mormon Fort downtown are a schoolchild's rite of passage in Las Vegas — the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is intertwined with our city's earliest days. But how much do you know about the influence of the LDS church on Las Vegas history and politics? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with historian Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits & Programs at the Mob Museum, and Allan Rogers, whose local LDS family roots go back half a century, to help us make sense of how a group known for their wholesome ways found a foothold in arguably the most sinful city in the world.
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 6th episode:
SNWA
Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.
Opportunity Village
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 34min
The Shutdown’s Local Impact, 1 October Memorial Setbacks, and Saving Spirit Airlines (Wrong Answers Only)
With the federal shutdown in full swing, how will Las Vegans feel the impact locally — and why did one of our senators cross the aisle to vote for a GOP funding bill? Co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Nevada Current Reporter Michael MJ Lyle and community advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett, and they discuss the shutdown's local impacts, why fundraising for a 1 October memorial is slowgoing, and how to "save" Spirit Airlines so they can hire back the 400 Vegas-based employees they've just furloughed.
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Plus: Through Oct. 3 (that's today!) when you sign up, you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Las Vegas. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Oct 2, 2025 • 25min
The Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Meals in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is packed with $30 burgers and $16 cocktails, but where’s the real value? Artist and food writer Brent Holmes joins co-host Dayvid Figler to dish on the best foodie finds that deliver big flavor without busting your budget.
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. And now through Oct. 3, when you sign up, you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Las Vegas. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Oct 1, 2025 • 30min
Your Guide to October in Las Vegas 2025
As the desert heat finally breaks, Las Vegans emerge from their air-conditioned cocoons into the city’s best season. In this October guide, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with writer Scott Dickensheets and poet-artist Vogue Robinson to share their favorite ways to savor the month — from exploring bougie parks and taking scenic day trips, to tracking down the coziest comfort meals for sweater weather. They also spotlight can’t-miss events, including the Las Vegas Book Festival and even an operatic “Scream Queens” mash-up of scary movies and soaring vocals. Want even more cold-weather eats? Check out our guide to the best ramen in Las Vegas.
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 Las Vegas community.
For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Las Vegas, check out our newsletter’s take on what to do this month.
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events and more. PLUS, through Oct. 3, when you sign up, you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Las Vegas! Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Sep 30, 2025 • 25min
An Insider's Guide to Glamping Around Las Vegas
If you've ever wanted to commune with nature but without the bugs, dirt, and primitive toilet situations, then glamping is the answer — and Melinda Sheckells, editor at The Town Magazine, has the insider tips. She tells co-host Dayvid Figler about the best glampgrounds around Las Vegas, and why glamping in the Mojave Desert has exploded in popularity.
Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode:
City Cast Neighbors - Through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Las Vegas
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Sep 29, 2025 • 25min
The Real Reason Car Insurance Is So Expensive in Las Vegas
If you've moved to Las Vegas recently, you likely seen your car insurance bill go way, way up — Nevada car insurance is 34% higher than the national average, and Las Vegas has some of the highest rates in Nevada. Why?? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with injury attorney Justin Randall, who explains why our car insurance bills are so damn high, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.