Last week, we covered the conflict between 999 riders and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Today, host Ali Vallarta talks with Lucas Matelich, co-founder of Unplugged Wellness and a mediator in the dispute, about possible solutions. Plus, local ways to get off our phones and reconnect with our neighbors.

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How often are you out in nature in Salt Lake City? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling and high boat traffic — but many have also cleaned up their act, through the tireless work of local advocates and politicians. Portland, OR, is one of those cities, and City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza joins this episode of Your City Could Be Better to debunk the assumptions and fears about her city’s river, the Willamette. Learn all about how a journalist-turned-governor led the charge to clean up Portland's waterfront, and how a quirky organizer — and lots of enthusiastic swimmers — have carried the torch.

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The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger are cautiously optimistic. Plus, golf is hot in the city, we pick a parent’s brain about kids going back to school, and picks of the week.

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Comedian Shane Gillis talked trash about Salt Lake City, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall had something to say about it. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia challenge the idea that Salt Lake City is in decline. Plus, Utah voters are increasingly unhappy with Gov. Spencer Cox, and a once-busy Sugar House restaurant plaza is suddenly empty. 

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Can the 999 bike ride and Salt Lake City Police coexist? Host Ali Vallarta and newsletter editor Terina Ria talk about it with City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen. Plus, what we know about ICE arrests in St. George, and in our member-only segment: the top three things to do before summer ends.

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Will Utah see some epic snow this winter? Host Ali Vallarta, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger unpack what El Niño could mean for our ski season. Plus, Airbnb picks a fight with Salt Lake City, and shoutouts.

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A massive sculpture stirred up neighborhood drama in Capitol Hill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what happened. Plus, would you pay $100 to attend this Draper wedding?

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What will Salt Lake City do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in 2027, will instead be a “sustainability campus”, where local businesses will unite to more intentionally sort incoming waste, increase recycling intake, and generally aim to slow the flow of trash. And Dane County has historically handled waste disposal in a savvy way, making big bucks off of trash collection that they then use to fund future projects like this forthcoming campus. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin breaks this all down for David, and together they uncover the quirks — and opportunities — that come with talking trash. 

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An unauthorized Flock camera was found on Millcreek City property. Who put it there? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg try to unravel the mystery. Plus, a guide to getting your towed car back, and picks of the week.  

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What the heck is quantum technology, and why does Gov. Spencer Cox want Utah to go all in? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and Alpine resident Scott Wessman break down the state’s quantum ambitions. Plus, e-bike and scooter injuries are on the rise, and is Swig headed for world domination?

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