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City Cast Salt Lake episodes
- Pioneer Park’s New Look, Local Yelp Food Trends, Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Pioneer Park reopens today! Host Ali Vallarta and audience development manager Angie Treasure talk about what's new, and what didn't make the cut. Plus, Yelp's local food and drink trends, and picks of the week.
Resources and references:
- Every Park SLC [City Cast Salt Lake]
- Yelp’s 2026 Food/Drink trends [Yelp]
- Pioneer Park Improvements [City of Salt Lake]
- Check out the Food Justice Coalition
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:
- Brickyard Boxing
- Canyon View Credit Union
- University of Utah - College of Fine Arts
- Wasatch Food Co-op
Photo credits: Flickr (Paul Becker, Yumi Kimura, Kanesue, and Henry Bloomfield); Iansmh98 on Wikimedia Commons; Yelp logo
35 min - ‘Secret Lives’ Spinoff, Outsource Thanksgiving Dinner, Dollar General Lawsuit
A spin-off of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” in the OC is airing this week. Will they steal our thunder? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Molly Milocsia and Cassie Bingham dive into the drama and intrigue. Plus, where to eat Thanksgiving dinner and a fair pricing lawsuit impacting rural Utahns.
Resources and references:- Jen Affleck Says There’s a ‘Bigger Divide’ Religiously Between The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County Cast and OG MomTok [People]
- ‘We’re struggling a lot’: Rural Utah families stretch every dollar. A lawsuit alleges Dollar General overcharged them for years. [SLTRIB]
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:
- Brickyard Boxing
- Canyon View Credit Union
- University of Utah - College of Fine Arts
- Wasatch Food Co-op
Photo Credit: Kelly Balch/Getty Images
39 min - Dark Evening Ideas, Ballpark’s Future, Where To Cry in SLC
The time change has left some of us reeling. Host Ali Vallarta, creative producer Ivana Martinez, and audience development manager Angie Treasure bring you a guide to surviving dark evenings. Plus, a Ballpark update, and in our members-only segment: best places to cry in Salt Lake.
Resources and references:
- Our map of the best places to cry in public in the Salt Lake Valley.
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:
- Brickyard Boxing
- Canyon View Credit Union
- University of Utah - College of Fine Arts
- Wasatch Food Co-op
Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk (Flickr)
31 min - The $4 Power Bill Charge, Are Malls Back? And, Underrated Pastries.
Did you get a letter from Rocky Mountain Power about a new $4 monthly charge? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger explain it! Plus, mall culture makes a huge comeback, and local shoutouts ranging from underrated pastries to delightful turkeys.
Resources and references:
- Power customers in 16 Utah communities face fee hike for renewable energy program [KSL]
- Take the Salt Lake Tribune’s survey on Utah malls.
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:
- Brickyard Boxing
- Canyon View Credit Union
- University of Utah - College of Fine Arts
- Wasatch Food Co-op
29 min - Powerful New Politician, A Sugar House Divided, Worst Driving Habits
Utah has a new most powerful politician. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Cassie Bingham answer the question, “Who is this guy?” Plus, Sugar House businesses are divided on a big idea, and our drivers’ lack of etiquette.
Resources and references:
- Blue wave propels southern Utah leader to Senate’s most powerful role [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Sugar House groups suddenly scrap plan for new assessment area 5 years in the making [KSL]
- Take Tea Zaanti’s Sugar House Community Survey
- Does anyone else feel like people in Utah are allergic to saying thank you on the road? [Reddit]
- Canadian Thanksgiving 2026: How It Differs From U.S. Thanksgiving [Old Farmer's Almanac]
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:
- Brickyard Boxing
- Canyon View Credit Union
- University of Utah - College of Fine Arts
- Wasatch Food Co-op
- Questionable Productions
37 min - ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake
It’s fall in Salt Lake City, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood.
Mentioned on the show:
- Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville
- The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/
Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!
We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter
24 min - ‘Holy War’ Pancakes, Sunday Recs, Discount Groceries
The Holy War football game is this weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast contributors Molly Milocisa and Scott Wessman talk about game-day recs and toxic sportsmanship. Plus, picks of the week, and in our members-only segment: national election takeaways.
Resources and references:
- Utah is still red, but an unaffiliated voter jump suggests some discontent [KUER]
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:
- Red Butte Garden
- Steel Epoxy Floor
- KILN
- Rocky Mountain Power
28 min - Places to Take Foodies in SLC, Anti-Algorithm Coffee Shops, Utah's Michelin Experience
Salt Lake is officially a foodie destination. Today, we’re remixing some of our favorite culinary moments in the city. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors talk about Utah's first Michelin star restaurant, our quest for unique coffee shops, and the best things we’ve eaten recently.
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:
- Red Butte Garden
- Steel Epoxy Floor
- KILN
29 min - Blue Wave in Utah, Disgruntled Candidates, Politics of Revenge
Even Utah couldn’t escape the blue wave this midterm election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down election night results and share their biggest takeaways.
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:
- Red Butte Garden
- Steel Epoxy Floor
- KILN
44 min - What Utah Voters Should Know Today, $17M Spaceship Mansion, Local Diner Food
It’s Election Day in Utah! Whether you’ve already voted or still need to cast your ballot, host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and audience development manager Angie Treasure break down what you need to know about voting today and when to expect results. Plus, a game of Salt Lake real estate roulette and local shoutouts.
Resources and references:
- Track your ballot!
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:
- Red Butte Garden
- Steel Epoxy Floor
- KILN
- Canyon View Credit Union
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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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