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Sep 30, 2024 • 28min

Your Guide to October 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.There’s a lot to celebrate about October in Las Vegas, perfect weather, tons of festivals, seasonal food specials, and of course, Nevada’s birthday! So to gear up for another month in the valley, we are bringing you our guide to October in Las Vegas. From the best outdoor activities to an inside look at the best community festivals and celebrations, in this episode you’ll hear co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman share their can’t miss events and essential tips along with poet and artist Vogue Robinson. Are you interested in attending the Black Rodeo like Sarah? Then you’ll love this episode about the surprising history of Black cowboys in Las Vegas.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: TheList.VegasWant 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.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 30min

UNLV Star Quarterback Quits, First Election Votes Roll In, and Downtown Festival Says Mackle-No-More

It’s been a scandalous week in Las Vegas, and we are here to break it all down in our weekly news roundup. First, UNLV’s starting quarterback quits over social media amid a winning streak. The student-athlete claims he was promised $100,000 for transferring but was never paid. Next, the first two votes have been cast in Nevada for the next president thanks to a new absentee ballot system, but not without criticism over election security. Lastly, the Neon City Festival drops headliner Macklemore just days after announcing the lineup after the rapper led a “F- America” chant at a recent concert. Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle joins co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 27th episode:Global Product SourcingUNLVWant 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.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 22min

Fall Foods You Can Find Outside

Foraging tends to freak out city types, but Southern Nevada is home to a cornucopia of natural desert delights. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to our own Sarah Lohman, who happens to be an award-winning food historian and passionate forager. We talk about what it means to “eat wild,” breaking down where and when to forage in the greater Las Vegas area, what’s on the natural menu this fall, and what’s safe to put in your mouth. Don’t miss Sarah’s guide to foraging honey mesquite and making pancakes, her recipe for acorn meal, the vital guidebook Southwest Foraging, and the app Seek to help you visually identify the flora and fauna around you.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode:Global Product SourcingUNLVWant 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.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 23min

Why Western Nevada is Pushing Back on Solar

In the last few weeks, the Biden administration and the Bureau of Land Management came out with their long-awaited Western Solar Plan, an ambitious project to open up 31 million acres of federal land for much-needed solar energy projects, 12 million of which would be in Nevada. But nearby Nye County, home of many of those proposed sites, isn’t too happy about it. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Mason Voehl, executive director of the Amargosa Conservancy in Nye County, who just penned an op-ed advocating for a “balanced” approach to solar development — so could this be the solution we all need?Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode:Global Product SourcingUNLVWant 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.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 22min

Does Las Vegas Need Two New Film Studios?

What if a “Made in Nevada” logo appeared at the end of your favorite TV shows and movies? If the proponents of two film tax credit bills have their way, Nevada will massively expand the funding for production companies like Sony and Warner Bros. to build and operate huge studios right here in Las Vegas — a move they say will bring jobs and much-needed economic diversification to our city. Are they right? And why did this bill fail in the last legislative session? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus about the latest on film tax credits in Nevada.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode:Global Product SourcingUNLVWant 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.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 24min

The Problem with Public Lands for Housing

From our Democratic senators to our Republican Governor (and most recently, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump), a tantalizing proposal to solve our affordable housing crisis has gained support across the aisle: Opening up federal public lands to build more houses. But is this really the fix? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Vinny Spotleson, the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter Executive Committee Chair, who explains why this issue has become so bipartisan, and the major problems these politicians are overlooking.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode:Global Product SourcingUNLVWant 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.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 37min

Another Fiery Lithium Crash, Trump Takes On Local Issues, and the Best Coffee Cities

We may be entering peak weather season right now, but the news in Las Vegas stays hot! For this week’s news roundup, we break down what’s up with all these fiery lithium truck crashes that are shutting down highways, local journalist Steve Sebelius putting Trump in the hot seat during an interview about the biggest issues in Southern Nevada, and why Las Vegas coffee shops deserve more respect nationally. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 20th episode:TheList.VegasWant 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.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 24min

Where to Eat Breakfast in Las Vegas

Giselle D’souza, the founder of NothingtodolvEATS, dives into Las Vegas's booming breakfast scene. She discusses how social media is shaping trendy dining experiences aimed at younger audiences. The conversation highlights the rise of aesthetic breakfast spots and dual-purpose venues that transform throughout the day. Giselle shares her top picks, including the innovative Scritzy, known for its pastries and vibrant atmosphere. There’s also a spotlight on family-friendly brunch options, showcasing the city’s diverse culinary offerings.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 23min

What’s Up With All the School Board Drama?

In the latest installment of CCSD reality TV, recently-ousted School Board Trustee Katie Williams says she “actually did care” and that the move to remove her was “political.” But as the frequent tie-breaker vote on a 4-3 divided board … could she be right? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Patricia Haddad Bennett, who recently served as the director of government relations for the Clark County School District, about how this group of ostensibly non-partisan electeds gets so political, what a school board actually does, and why all of us — kids or no kids — should care.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: TheList.VegasWant 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.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 25min

Should Las Vegans Embrace Summerlin's Growth?

Last week, the Las Vegas planning commission approved two new neighborhoods in the Summerlin area that will include hundreds of homes. While some might be happy to hear that the new neighborhoods aren’t near Red Rock, any expansion in Las Vegas is met with apprehension. As the infamous suburb grows, we are revisiting a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with historian Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum, and City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, our in-house Summerlin resident. They break down the unusual origin of the neighborhood, its complicated reputation, and share their favorite spots around Summerlin.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode:TheList.VegasWant 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.

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