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City Cast Salt Lake episodes
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
When Salt Lake City looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the involved design firms, about the larger infrastructure the court is a part of and how it’s setting up NYC for climate resilience.
Mentioned on the show:
- Water Square and its creative facilitators: https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/25/grain-collective-basketball-courts-flood-prevention/
- Rotterdam’s own “water square”: https://landezine.com/water-square-benthemplein-by-de-urbanisten/
Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!
We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter
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24 min - SLC Halloween Costumes, Rowland Hall’s Future, $3.33 Beers
Need a Halloween costume? Executive producer Emily Means, Keep It Local newsletter editor Shelby Hintze, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia have some very Utah ideas. Plus, what will become of the old Rowland Hall campus on 9th and 9th, and picks of the week.
Resources and references:
- Utah’s oldest school is selling its 9th & 9th campus. Will the historic building remain? [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Spooky season starts at these local shops [Keep It Local]
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- Avenues Street Fair
- University of Utah-College of Fine Arts
- Stewardship Utah
- Salt Lake Sewciety
38 min - Trevor Lee Resigns in Disgrace, Cybercab Sightings, Romanticizing Downtown SLC
The state lawmaker everyone loves to hate has resigned after he was charged with fraud. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Andy Larsen about GOP Rep. Trevor Lee’s greatest hits. Plus, cybercabs have landed in Utah, and in our members-only segment: Do Salt Lakers underestimate our downtown?
Resources and references:
- State Representative Trevor Lee resigns from office after being charged with multiple felonies [ABC4]
- Before Rep. Trevor Lee, these lawbreaker Utah lawmakers resigned after being charged with crimes [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Tesla’s self-driving Cybercab spotted in Park City [Town Lift]
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- Avenues Street Fair
- University of Utah-College of Fine Arts
- Stewardship Utah
- Salt Lake Sewciety
28 min - Your Guide to October 2026 in Salt Lake
Hello, scary season! October is here, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Scott Wessman bring you a guide to make the most of it, from diving into a corn pit to shopping Salt Lake’s freakiest decor. Plus, don’t miss our episode explaining why Utah goes so hard for Halloween.
For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Salt Lake, check out our daily newsletter.
City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Avenues Street Fair, University of Utah - College of Fine Arts, Stewardship Utah, Salt Lake Sewciety, and Rocky Mountain Power.
We’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Salt Lake.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
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Reach us at [email protected].
37 min - A Battle for Alpine Loop, Delta Center Revamp, New Avalanche Pup
Who wins in the battle for the Alpine Loop, cyclists or cars? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss talk about the fight over who gets the road and gatekeeping leaf peeping spots. Plus, the Delta Center got a makeover, and local shoutouts.
Resources and references:
- Road Respect is a Two Way Street [Utah Department of Public Safety]
- Ryan Smith says SEG will ‘be aggressive’ in pursuing MLB expansion [KSL]
- Check out the Land We Share Summit on Friday, Oct. 2.
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
If you enjoyed this interview with Bianca Velasquez from Rocky Mountain Power, learn more here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- Avenues Street Fair
- University of Utah-College of Fine Arts
- Stewardship Utah
- Salt Lake Sewciety
- Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
38 min - Housing Debate Heats Up, Reimagined Parking Lots, the 'Burbs Aren't Bad
Salt Lake City’s new housing proposal has people up in arms, but why? Executive producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria are joined by former City Council Member Darin Mano to explain. Plus, unpaving paradise to get rid of a parking lot, and why the ‘burbs are so great.
Resources and references:
- Salt Lake City's contentious housing options proposal receives key endorsement [KSL]
- A mini-city, green space or something else? Here’s what you said that huge SLC parking lot should be. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- Avenues Street Fair
- University of Utah-College of Fine Arts
- Stewardship Utah
- Salt Lake Sewciety
34 min - ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
What’s a seemingly small project in Salt Lake City that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today.
Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!
We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter
Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
21 min - Fat Bird Week, Utah’s Oversight Issue, Free Book Giveaway
The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg give their takeaways. Plus, it's Fat Bird Week at the Great Salt Lake, and picks of the week.
Resources and references:
- Can a Little Bird Save Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
- Tickets for Sandhill Crane Viewing Day, OWL-o-ween, Goshute Mountains HawkWatch
- Follow Great Salt Lake Audubon for more bird events
- Audit blasts past leadership of Governor’s Office of Economic Development for lack of oversight [ABC 4]
- Free Book Giveaway at Marissa’s Bookstore
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
If you enjoyed this interview with Bianca Velasquez from Rocky Mountain Power, learn more here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- The Shop
- Canyon View Credit Union
35 min - Will Voters Pay for Better Parks? LDS Abortion Politics, Cheesesteaks in Sandy.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is weighing in against abortion measures in Idaho and Nevada. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Scott Wessman discuss what the church’s involvement could foreshadow for Utah. Plus, Salt Lake County voters will decide whether to fund $128 million in parks and recreation projects, and a few things we think are cool.
Resources and references:
- LDS Church weighs in on abortion ballot measure in a second state [Salt Lake Tribune]
- We visited 500+ Salt Lake parks. Here's what we found. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- The Shop
31 min - Utah’s Fertility Rate Drops, Game Day Wings, Cheap Yard Games
Utah’s fertility rate is declining. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen ask Emily Harris, a senior demographic analyst for the Gardner Policy Institute, about why it’s got lawmakers in a panic. Plus, we plan your next game day party, with local ideas for food and more.
Resources and references:
- Utah’s Declining Fertility Rate [Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute]
- Anxious About Aging? Retire on a College Campus. [City Cast Salt Lake]
Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.
Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- The Shop
- Gabe Kelii
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About City Cast Salt Lake
From the publisher's feed
City Cast Salt Lake is SLC’s daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will…
celebrate the city’s triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it’ll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm.
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