City Cast Las Vegas

Christine Johnson, a new Las Vegas resident, shares her fresh perspectives on life in the city. She dives into navigating the vibrant social scene while learning about local politics and the essential role of car ownership. The intense heat becomes a key topic, with hydration tips and summer strategies for pets. Christine's quest for friendships in a transient environment sparks a discussion on diversifying social circles. This engaging conversation captures the unique challenges and joys of starting anew in Las Vegas.

Our friends over at Matt and Mattingly’s Ice Cream Social recently hosted our very own Dayvid Figler on their comedy podcast. Dayvid talks about highlights and behind-the-scenes from City Cast, and why his dream guest is Nicholas Cage. We’re delighted to share an excerpt from this fun conversation with you — for the full episode, head over to heyscoops.com.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.

The recall of 2 million Teslas this week for problems with the autopilot software was months in the making — but it’s got us thinking in Las Vegas: What does this mean for the Las Vegas Loop? On today’s Friday news roundup, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with contributor Andrew Kiraly to break down why the vehicles were recalled, and what it says about Elon Musk’s Boring Co. ambitions. Next up, the beleaguered Animal Foundation gets new funding (and apparently more oversight) at the same time that a puppy sale ban goes into effect — could this be a turning point for our pets in crisis? And lastly, with the 25th anniversary of the 775 area code this week, and the 10th anniversary of 725 taking place next year, we ask, only half-tongue-in-cheek: What kind of cachet does an OG 702 number carry?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.

A lot of us locals love to hate on palm trees in our landscaping — but did you know that they can produce edible fruit? Phoenix dactylifera, the date palm, produces those brown, wrinkly, caramel-flavored fruits that show up in Christmas cakes, Ramadan tables, and the date shakes you always see advertised along the I-15. So today, our co-hosts, Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, a food historian and author of the book Endangered Eating, sit down to talk about the date palm’s winding road from the Middle East to the Mojave, how an Indigenous couple in Nevada saved the Medjool date from extinction, and why the palm-hate isn’t entirely warranted.A special bonus for our listeners — Sarah is sharing two date recipes from her book: Date recipes from Sarah’s bookWe’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.Interested in advertising on City Cast? Learn more here.

Our city has 2.3 million residents but 38 million visitors annually, so it’s no surprise that locals have a love-hate relationship with tourists. After all, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas — but so do we. Today, co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman welcome artist, podcaster and lifelong Las Vegan Justin Favela, AKA Favy Fav, to discuss our new rules for tourists: How to actually do Vegas right, and do right by Las Vegas.Don’t forget to check out the new season of Justin’s podcast “The Art People Podcast,” if you haven’t already. It’s the podcast about Art, people!What did we get right about tourists — and what rules would you add? Let us know: We’re @CityCastVegas on Instagram and lasvegas@citycast.fm on email. 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.

The Culinary Union’s recent contract negotiations with the “Big Three” casino companies on the Strip were by all accounts historic. So what exactly did they win — and how? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Culinary 226 Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge to discuss the inner workings of those negotiations. Why do they last until 6am, who has to pay for the food, and was it all (as some commentators have suggested) for show? Plus, Dayvid and Ted get into a spirited conversation about Culinary’s arrest tactics, and look ahead at what’s next for Nevada’s biggest union.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.

Looking for gift ideas? City Cast Las Vegas’ producers Layla Muhammad and Sonja Swanson have you covered with recommendations on what to get teenagers and that quirky friend, as well as thoughtful but inexpensive gifts and more! Local recommendations mentioned:Writer’s Block Tat Bar Solection Death Drop Roller Skate Shop Antique Alley MallAkin CooperativeThe Phone Booth Best of Luck Designs Vogue’s Sip & PourMemori.ES702Arte Museum Snacks from around the world: Rani’s World Market on Sahara, Melkam Market on Decatur & Flamingo, Ron’s Armenian/Russian on Fort Apache & 215, and Nakata Market on Sahara & RainbowAnna See LV Plant Collective Silver Post Market in the Alley on Dec. 17thGaia Flowers Cactus Joe’sWe’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.

It’s been a heavy week of news in Las Vegas, and our thoughts are with the victims of both recent mass shootings and their loved ones. The first happened last Friday, December 1st at a homeless encampment near Charleston Boulevard and Sandhill Road that saw four injured and one killed. The second at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday left 3 faculty members killed and one injured, currently in life-threatening condition. And on Wednesday, six Pro-Trump fake electors were indicted by a Nevada grand jury for pledging Nevada’s electoral votes to Trump, despite lacking the authority to do so. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson and Nevada Current reporter April Corbin Girnus to share what we know so far about these developing stories, as of Thursday afternoon.An update: Since recording this episode on Thursday afternoon, we’ve learned more about the alleged shooter, including the fact that he sent 22 letters to faculty in both Nevada and North Carolina, and left a document "similar to a last will and testament" in his Henderson residence. Per LVMPD: "If anyone has any information or was at Beam Hall on Dec. 6th you are urged to contact the homicide section at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com."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.

On Wednesday morning, a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas saw three people and the shooter confirmed dead along with another victim hospitalized. Executive Producer Sonja Cho Swanson, Producer Layla Muhammad and co-host Dayvid Figler take a measured look at how our city responds when public shootings occur, and relay stories of the confusion and chaos that unfolded hour by hour earlier in the day. We also assess law enforcement’s press conferences, and why the community needs real data as quickly as possible.One quick update to this rapidly-evolving story: More details have emerged about the shooting suspect, who some sources say was a professor from North Carolina who had recently been turned down for a job at UNLV.Student Counseling & Psychological Services are providing crisis support services to students both in-person and via telehealth. Please contact 702-895-3627 or caps@unlv.edu to access support services.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.

The hype around the Sphere has been endless — and by all accounts, seeing a show at the Sphere is actually pretty mind-blowing. But how do you get the most out of your Sphere experience, and are those hefty ticket prices worth it? To find out, we sent producer Layla Muhammad to see the immersive Aronofsky film "Postcard from Earth" at the Sphere. She debriefs with co-host Sarah Lohman, and they talk about how to get the best seats, where to find the best food, and just how creepy the robots in the lobby are (spoiler: very).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.