City Cast Las Vegas

When discussing what Las Vegas is known for, strip clubs are bound to come up in the conversation. Despite their contributions to our reputation and economy, strip clubs and their performers are often misunderstood by the general public. Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down to explore a perspective that is often underserved but perhaps the most important. Stripper Keila Misdom breaks down the misconceptions, insider knowledge, and etiquette surrounding strip clubs in Las Vegas.Learn more about the sponsors of this October 29th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTWant 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.

Las Vegas is the largest city in America without an art museum. But in just a few years, that will change. Heather Harmon is the Executive Director of the soon-to-come Las Vegas Museum of Art, coming to Symphony Park in 2028. She joins co-host Sarah Lohman to discuss why the museum is actually happening this time, the partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and what having this cultural space will mean for our community. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTWant 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.

October’s got its foot on the gas when it comes to news. This week, we cover the latest on whether the A’s stadium is actually happening and why we’re skeptical, and early voting in Nevada and what to remember when looking at the partisan breakdown. Also, tourism is almost back to pre-COVID levels, and we have some big ideas to attract more international tourists. Interim executive producer Layla Muhammad and Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle join co-host Dayvid Figler.Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today.Every member makes a difference!Learn more about the sponsors of this October 25th episode: Global Product SourcingWant 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.

When we go into the voting booth, we want to be as empowered as possible. But some of the measures on the ballot this year are . . . a little confusing. Co-host Sarah Lohman decodes the seven questions on the ballot with April Corbin Girnus, deputy editor at the Nevada Current. We parse through the tough language, review the implications, and give a close look to the infamous question three.  Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today.Every member makes a difference!Learn more about the sponsors of this October 24th episode: Global Product SourcingWant 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.

Las Vegas is a constant backdrop in films, TV shows, and even music videos. But did you know that some of the most accurate and insightful depictions of life in Las Vegas can be found in books? No one understands this better than writer Charles Bock. Literary Hub recently named his 2008 novel Beautiful Children the novel of Las Vegas, and this month, Business Insider recognized him as Nevada’s most famous author. He sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss the most essential Las Vegas reads and explain why our city is the perfect setting for literature. Catch Charles Bock at The Beverly Theater reading from his new memoir, I WILL DO BETTER, on October 29th.Titles mentioned:Leaving Las Vegas by John O’BrienBeautiful Children by Charles BockWe Are Called to Rise by Laura McBrideThe Brightest Place in the World by David Phillip MullensDragonfish by Vu TranDead Ringer by P.MossFear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. ThompsonThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttI Love You, But I’ve Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye WatkinsPlay It as It Lays by Joan DidionOur fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today.Every member makes a difference!Learn more about the sponsors of this October 23rd episode: Global Product SourcingWant 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.

For our second interview with the candidates for Las Vegas mayor, Councilwoman Victoria Seaman joins co-host Dayvid Figler for a conversation focused on one of the top issues among voters, homelessness. They dive into her policies, specific challenges, and what she would prioritize as homelessness grows in our community. Don’t miss yesterday’s episode with Seaman’s opponent, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today.Every member makes a difference!Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: Global Product SourcingWant 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.

The election for Mayor of Las Vegas is arguably the most high-profile down-ballot race coming up next month, and we’ve been hearing a lot from the two candidates, Shelley Berkley and Victoria Seaman. While most interviews address homelessness on a surface level, we invited both candidates to have an in-depth conversation focused on one of the most important issues in Las Vegas — from the public camping ban to how they would reform our city’s underdeveloped resources. First up today is former Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for Councilwoman Victoria Seaman’s solutions and thoughts on homelessness in Las Vegas.Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today.Every member makes a difference!Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode: Global Product SourcingWant 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.

Welcome to this week’s Friday News Roundup! This week, Coachella Valley police arrested a Las Vegas man at a Trump rally for having a loaded gun in his vehicle. Now he’s suing for defamation, saying the Sheriff wrongly accused him of an assassination attempt. Also, Robert Telles was sentenced for the murder of Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, and the Las Vegas weather finally dips into the 70s. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by KTNV senior reporter Jaewon Jung to provide their insights on the news.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.

As the holidays bring more guests to the city, we keep visitors in the loop on a Vegas food icon: the shrimp cocktail. Where did it come from, why’s it called a “cocktail,” and can you still find a good 99-center anywhere in town? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman—an award-winning culinary historian—break down the history of the shrimp cocktail, its surprising Cajun and Jewish origins, and the story behind that special red sauce.So make sure to become a member by Friday, and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Head over lasvegas.citycast.fm to join.We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.

Episode Description:Feeling confident about your top picks in the voting booth is one thing, but what about the names that appear further down the ballot? For many voters, the judges can be a source of confusion and uncertainty. In this episode, co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, and former judge Dayvid Figler to equip listeners with the knowledge they need to become informed voters when it comes to selecting judicial candidates. They’ll share essential tips on what to look for, how to conduct meaningful research, and why your vote for judges is just as crucial as for any other position.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.