City Cast Las Vegas

Every city has its linguistic quirks (we’re looking at you, “HOW-stun” street in New York City) — saying things “right” is one of the quickest ways to prove that you’re a local or reveal that you’re not. So what about Southern Nevada’s local lingo? Do you know how to pronounce McLeod Dr., Tule Springs, or that weird exit off the I-15, Zzyzx Road? And how have hospitality, gaming, and our terrible traffic influenced the way we speak? Today, lifelong Las Vegan and City Cast host Dayvid Figler sits down with two other longtime locals, Brent Holmes and Lille Allen, to rattle off the “must-know” words for newcomers, and debate some of our more contentious terms.Be sure to check our interview with UNR linguist Valerie Fridland about the pronunciation of “Nevada.”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.

No matter how much Las Vegas grows, we still see musicians on tour passing us over for cities like Boise, Phoenix, and even Reno! This summer was no exception for fans of Janelle Monae, Bruce Springsteen, BoyGenius, and countless others. So why does the entertainment capital of the world have problems attracting entertainers? Earlier this year, longtime Las Vegas entertainment producer Seth Yudof sat down with host Dayvid Figler to share his insider take.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.

By the time filing closed on Monday, 20 GOP candidates had put their name in the hat — or two hats, rather, because some are participating in the state-run primary, and some have opted for the party-run caucus. What’s going on, and will this help or hurt Republican candidates? Nevada Current reporter April Corbin Girnus joins host Dayvid Figler and lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson to break down the chaos. They also discuss two new updates in the trial of former County Administrator Rob Telles, accused of murdering journalist Jeff German, and how road construction is hurting small businesses (and what our local government could do to help).Earlier in the show, we mentioned ways to help those affected by the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here’s a list of vetted organizations sending humanitarian aid to the region.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.

Once upon a time, buffets were as synonymous with Las Vegas as Elvis and gambling. But as our city’s tastes evolve, can the buffet hang on? Food historian Sarah Lohman joins host Dayvid Figler to tell us where buffets came from and where they are going.Pre-order Sarah’s new book, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods, here.We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. 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 here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

When news broke of the cyber attacks on MGM and Caesars last month, Las Vegas was left reeling — and the lives of both tourists and employees were upended. Though the casino behemoths now reportedly have their systems back under control, the impacts are still being felt: Tens (if not hundreds) of millions of dollars in losses, the unknown extent of the personal data breach, and lawsuits.Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Las Vegas Weekly staff writer Amber Sampson, who recently wrote a feature story about what Vegas casinos are doing in the aftermath of these attacks. How is their security infrastructure changing, what should customers do to protect themselves, and the big question: Is Vegas ready for another cyber attack?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.

Las Vegas might not be surrounded by lush green farmland, but believe it or not, the Vegas Valley is something of a farmers market hot spot — we’ve got at least one market taking place every day here. To help us navigate all this bounty, host Dayvid Figler sits down with food entrepreneur Kris Wilson, who sells bread at markets around the valley. Kris tells us how farmers markets in Vegas are different from other cities, which markets to check out, and what to buy there.The Instagram accounts Kris mentions: Las Vegas Farmers Market LLC Fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market Prevail Marketplace Lulu’s Vegan Market We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. 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 here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Whether you’re a scaredy cat or a full-on horror freak, Las Vegas has a range of events for everyone who wants to get goosebumps this month. Contributor MJ Lyle walks host Dayvid Figler through three levels of frights, from the spooky fun of a Halloween-themed brunch to the grisliest, most terrifying escape rooms in town.We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. 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 here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads atcitycast.fm/advertise.

Just weeks before F1 is set to launch, the LVCVA has proposed a workaround for the 10,000 employees who will need to go to work on the Strip that week: A park-and-ride shuttle system. But what does this delayed solution say about F1 planning? Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with contributor Andrew Kiraly and produce Layla Muhammad to talk about F1, CCSD’s answer to the school choice debates, and the baby tortoise program that’s fighting population decline.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 two-month-long Oktoberfest celebrations are well underway in Las Vegas and there’s more to it than just drinking beer! Today host Dayvid Figler sits down with musician and Oktoberfest performer Ginger Bruner to get all the inside tips on where to go for the best Oktoberfest parties.We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. 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 here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Over the last few weeks, now-former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones has had what appears to be a very public mental breakdown, including a series of tweets in which he says he was taken to a hospital and medicated against his will. Jones’ involuntary commitment have kicked off a wave of discussions around mental health, including a big one: How do you get someone involuntarily committed for mental health treatment in Nevada? Plus, how can you tell if they need help, and what happens during their 72-hour stay? Host Dayvid Figler gets some answers from Nevada psychotherapist Dr. Jim Jobin.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about suicide or self harm, call 988. It’s a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline that anyone can call. You can also visit NAMI Southern Nevada for more info on support groups, education, and local resources.We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. And for more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.