The Salt Lake City Council has officially rejected the Sugar House Park hotel proposal. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what happens next. Plus, the Forest Service is moving to Utah, joyful picks of the week, and a new members-only segment.

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The University of Utah is hosting a symposium called “How We Watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham, and social media manager Molly Miloscia play along and give their presentations if they were to speak at this conference. 

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Sweetgreen plans to open a location in Sugar House! Host Ali Vallarta asks salad enthusiast and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani to make her case for crunchy greens, and the local options Sweetgreen can’t beat.

This episode originally aired on Dec. 6, 2022.

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Did you get a letter in the mail notifying you that your voter information is about to become public? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez talk about a controversial new law. Plus, Salt Lake City School District cancels a 54-year-old program and local shoutouts.

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Murals are taking over South Salt Lake, but are they always a good thing? Executive producer Emily Means asks South Salt Lake Arts Council executive director Britney Helmers about the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly when it comes to public art in our neighborhoods. 

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While both Salt Lake and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Royals!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office?

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A new law that requires third graders to study the Bible has Salt Lakers talking. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the controversy. Plus, diving into a Westminster University mystery and picks of the week. 

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It’s spring break season, but gas prices are killing the vibe! Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani suggest six different staycations within an hour of Salt Lake City.

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This confusing mix of sleet and heat means it’s spring in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assembled a guide to making the most of April, for pets, gardeners, artists, and everyone in between. And, if you do hit up the last farmer’s market, use our guide to maximizing $50 there.

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Rep. Celeste Maloy is coming for a beloved Utah monument. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down a confusing bill. Plus, Ali reports out from a seized assets auction and we shout out some local badasses. 

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