City Cast Las Vegas

Have you ever walked past a sculpture, mural, or… object in Las Vegas and wondered… why the heck did my city pay for that? You’re not alone: Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with newsletter editor Scott Dickensheets and contributor Vogue Robinson to gripe about the public art around town we love to hate — and why good public art matters.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.

Books have been written, news segments filmed, and political speeches made about the storm tunnels under Las Vegas and the shifting population that lives there. It makes for titillating urban folklore — a subterranean quasi-community shuffling through the darkness beneath the bright city. But what’s the reality? Nevada Current reporter Michael Lyle joins the podcast to give host Dayvid Figler and lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson the real lowdown.Read Michael's latest reporting on homeless encampments here.Keep the conversation going with us 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.

A lot of outrage has been swirling around the Las Vegas community this week. First, Elon Musk incited a hate campaign on X (formerly Twitter) towards the Review-Journal and their journalist after she reported on the murder of a retired police chief. Also, shortly following the removal of mature trees on Las Vegas Blvd to make way for F1 grandstands, Las Vegans and tourists are saddened to lose the shade and the iconic backdrop for the Bellagio Fountains. Lastly, a new humanoid robot greeter at The Sphere is bringing both the shock and awe. Host Dayvid Figler is joined by Nevada Independent journalist Tabitha Mueller and writer and contributor Brent Holmes to wade through this week of news.Let us know which one of these things outraged you the most this week, the Bellagio trees or hate campaign on X. Leave us a voicemail at 702-514-0719. We’re also on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram.Keep up with all the changes happening in Las Vegas with our morning newsletter. Make sure to sign up here.

One of the best things about Las Vegas is that we cater to every price point: From taco trucks and budget motels to luxury suites and prix fixe menus, we’ve got it all. But how much money can you throw down on a meal in Vegas? Today, host Dayvid Figler chats with food influencer Phil Tzeng, AKA Las Vegas Fill, about the most expensive meals money can buy in Las Vegas. We’re talking Russian caviar flights, French butter towers, and fish flown in from Japan the night before — because no one excels at excess like Las Vegas.A list of the restaurants Phil mentions: Sushi Kame Grand Cru by Partage Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace Joël Robuchon at the MGM Grand We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.Want more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.

Computer systems have been down for almost two weeks at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. What the company called a cybersecurity issue was later revealed to be a ransomware attack by hackers who accessed their systems from a phone call. Guests have reported everything from online booking services to the lights in hotel rooms not working. In the midst of this meltdown, Caesars Entertainment revealed that they were also hacked less than a week earlier. Scott Roeben aka Vital Vegas shares his inside knowledge of what is happening and what this means for the future of our city with host Dayvid Figler. Were you affected by the MGM computers shutting down? Tell us your story in a voicemail at 702-514-0719. We’re on also social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Keep up with all the latest Vegas news by signing up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas, here.

Oddly enough, there are a lot of specially designated highways in Nevada, and with this perfect road trip weather, we are taking a look at “a dose of pure Nevadan oddity” — U.S. Route 95 to Tonopah. It has been dubbed the Bizarro Desert Highway, and travel influencer Terri Galura-Chiong has driven the route to know exactly how bizarre it really is. Join Terri and host Dayvid Figler as they map out the weirdest day trip ever, from the Alien Research Center to the notorious Clown Motel.You can find more from Terri on Instagram @savorsincity.Have you stopped along the Bizarro Desert Highway? Share your pics with us on social media! @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us with your best travel story from the route at 702-514-0719.Looking for more things to do in (and around) Las Vegas? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.

Concert crowds in Las Vegas vary with each tourist passing through our city. We’d love to blame them for the bad behavior we see at shows (like throwing drinks onstage or trying to run through security), but at some point, the locals have to take some responsibility for our collective concert experience. So since a bunch of festivals are coming up like Life is Beautiful, iHeartRadio, and When We Were Young, host Dayvid Figler sits down with his fellow concert-obsessed City Caster Layla Muhammad to reflect on Vegas concert behavior and share their tips on how to safely enjoy a show.What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen at a Las Vegas concert? Let us know on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.Stay up to date on all the latest Vegas chaos with our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas! Sign up here. 

In the wake of a massive cyber attack, the state’s largest employer is dealing with chaos at all of its international properties: For days, MGM guests were being checked in by clipboard, and elevators, room key cards, slots, and even lights wouldn’t work. Today on the roundup, host Dayvid Figler is joined by producer Layla Muhammad and contributor Michael Lyle to discuss the implications of this massive breach. Plus, we get an update on a new ruling from a District Court judge that puts the kibosh on teacher sick-outs — but should they be allowed to strike anyhow? And finally, Las Vegans everywhere are puzzled by the appearance of odd bug bites — which come from the mysterious insect known as the mosquito in other parts of the country. With all the weird weather we’re having, are mosquitoes in our future, too?Have you seen anything related to the cyber attack at an MGM or Caesars property? Let us know! We’re @CityCastVegas on Twitter and 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 amazing morning newsletter here.

Transient is everyone’s favorite word in Las Vegas. It means that nothing and no one lasts long in this city. However, in the midst of imploding casinos and closing businesses, there are some restaurants that have withstood the test of time and have managed to continue serving the community for over 25 years (which is a long time in Vegas!). We are bringing back a conversation with former co-host Vogue Robinson and food contributor Brent Holmes where they list the most essential older restaurants for Las Vegans to try and discuss what has kept them open for so long. Plus, some newer spots that seem to have promising futures.Restaurants mentioned:Bob Taylor’sOscar’s SteakhouseBenny BinionsLotus of SiamRonnie’sMintDonna Maria’s TamalesTacos El GordoGrit’s CafeMario’s MarketChicago Joe’sWe’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and 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. 

Vogue Robinson, former co-host and advocate for local healthcare, joins Scott Dickensheets, newsletter editor focusing on arts and culture, to vent about Las Vegas. They share funny pet peeves like the absence of ceiling fans and dive into serious gripes regarding the healthcare system's inefficiency. The duo critiques the decline in architectural creativity on the Strip and discusses how a new guitar installation reflects broader community challenges. They emphasize the importance of voicing complaints to spark change in this vibrant yet frustrating city.