L.A. may have invented the drive-thru, but Vegas took it to new heights. Whether it's drive-thru weddings, drive-thru betting or drive-thru weed, we've made drive-thrus more than just a food experience. But do all these drive-thrus come at a cost? To dive into that, we're revisiting a conversation Dayvid Figler had with Sarah Lohman and Sonja Cho Swanson, where the three debate the pros and cons of drive-thrus and whether we'll ever truly outgrow them.

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The Strip has a lot to offer. After all, more than 38 million people come to Las Vegas every year, so the city is doing a lot of things right. But with tourism slowing down in recent years, it could likely use a refresh. So with that in mind, City Cast Las Vegas host Jesse Merrick, Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelriess offer up their thoughts on what amenities, restaurants and investments could take the Strip to new heights.

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Are we witnessing the early stages of an insurance crisis making its way to Nevada? With wildfire-related home insurance cancellations and denials on the rise across Clark County, even state regulators are having trouble explaining why. Plus, after a months-long workplace dispute between two Las Vegas city workers ended in a fatal shooting, many are wondering how HR let it get this far. Finally, the A's stadium construction is moving along, but Bally's doesn't seem to be holding up their end of the bargain. Host Jesse Merrick digs into it all with local artist and writer Brent Holmes and City Cast Las Vegas Creative Producer Jacob Solis.

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Summer in Las Vegas hits different. And those temps aren't dropping anytime soon. In fact, Las Vegas is one of the fastest-warming cities in the country. So what are Southern Nevada officials actually doing about it, and is it enough? Jesse Merrick sits down with Nevada Current reporter MJ Lyle and local artist Justin Favela to go beyond the obvious advice and dig into the real conversation around heat mitigation, and what Las Vegas could be doing better. Plus, the trio shares their insider tips for surviving the summer – from late-night escapes to hidden cool spots you probably haven't thought of. 

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Switch wants to expand its data center campus in the southwest valley, and we dig into whether chasing AI infrastructure is good or bad for southern Nevada. Las Vegas just landed its first James Beard Best Chef award in 15 years, so what does Sarah Thompson's win say about the city's food scene? Plus, after the "Wizard of Oz" pulled in $400 million, the Sphere just announced "Rocky Horror Picture Show" as its next cinematic bet, and we break down why it might be an even better fit. Jesse Merrick is joined by lifestyle and entertainment writer Melinda Sheckells and Nevada Independent Opinion Editor Andrew Kiraly to break it all down. And in our members-only bonus segment, we wonder why Las Vegas seems more prone to alleged scams like Pearadise, the TikTok body positivity community now at the center of a national docuseries.

And a programming note: We won’t have a new episode over the Juneteenth holiday weekend, but will be back Monday morning. 

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The World Cup is here, but Las Vegas isn't one of the 11 host cities. At first glance that might seem like a missed opportunity, but the more you look at what FIFA actually demands from it's host cities, the more it looks like Vegas lucked out, by missing out on the World Cup. Jesse Merrick sits down with Creative Producer Jacob Solis to break down why Allegiant Stadium was never going to work for World Cup games, the jaw-dropping costs FIFA has stuck on host cities, and how Las Vegas locals can still get in on the World Cup action with watch parties happening around the valley.

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The unions who backed Nevada's controversial film tax credit bill just tried to punish the lawmakers who killed it, and voters pushed back. Jesse Merrick breaks down what it means alongside Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and Creative Producer Rob Kachelreiss, plus the trio weighs in on Lisa Vanderpump's splashy Strip hotel debut and a surprising new study that flips everything we thought we knew about Las Vegas sprawl.

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America is gearing up for a milestone birthday this July 4th with 250 years of history to celebrate. But where — and when — does Nevada fit into the picture? Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelriess joins host Jesse Merrick to look at what our region of the country was up to when the Declaration of Independence was signed, how (and why) Nevada joined the United States, and the best Independence Day celebrations taking place in and around Las Vegas. Plus, some insider tips on where to view the fireworks. 

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Do you know how many parks Las Vegas has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs.

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Nevada's primary election results are in. Host Jesse Merrick breaks down the surprises and results alongside Creative Producer Jacob Solis and contributor Dayvid Figler, plus the trio digs into a big shake-up in the Water Street District and, in a members-only bonus segment, picks apart the LVCVA's latest investment in the Vegas Loop.

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