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  • 'Your City Could Be Better': What Salt Lake Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown

    'Your City Could Be Better': What Salt Lake Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
    2026/03/01
    A lot of cities, including Salt Lake City, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. 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.
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    25 分
  • Abortion Ban May Go to New Court, 'Bachelorette' Politics, Cheap Meal Prep Service

    Abortion Ban May Go to New Court, 'Bachelorette' Politics, Cheap Meal Prep Service
    2026/02/27
    Utah's new constitutional court doesn't even have judges yet, and it's already facing a lawsuit — yikes! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what's on tap for the controversial court. Plus, would the men of "The Bachelorette" make good politicians? And joyful picks for your weekend. Resources and references: Utah A.G. sends first cases to state’s new constitutional court — and already the panel faces a lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune] Listen to our conversation with Sen. Todd Weiler about the Constitutional Court. 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. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. 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: Rocky Mountain Power
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    39 分
  • Conspiracy Theories Behind These SLC Places

    Conspiracy Theories Behind These SLC Places
    2026/02/26
    Salt Lake’s subreddit has some crazy theories about some of our iconic places, like Fun Times Kidz Kare. But is there any truth to them? Host Ali Vallarta asks host of the Demolished Places podcast Wendi Pettett to uncover the lore behind our city’s most mysterious buildings. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. 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.
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    28 分
  • Wanna Run the SLC Marathon (or Part of It)?

    Wanna Run the SLC Marathon (or Part of It)?
    2026/02/25
    Thinking of running the Salt Lake Marathon — or a shorter race — but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want a new hobby this year. Seasoned runners Shireen Ghorbani and Bryant Heath join host and newbie runner Ali Vallarta to share tips and tricks for hitting the pavement and their favorite local routes. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2024. Sign up for the SLC marathon, half, 10K, or 5K. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. 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.
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    23 分
  • Top 5 Coffee Shops, New Data on Utahns, 'Wuthering Heights' Hotel

    Top 5 Coffee Shops, New Data on Utahns, 'Wuthering Heights' Hotel
    2026/02/24
    Utahns were recently polled on everything from housing affordability to reality TV. What did they have to say? Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham dive into the data. Plus, our top coffee shops and local shout outs. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Utahns dislike TV’s ‘Mormon Wives,’ blame developers for high housing costs and are OK with tanking [Salt Lake Tribune] Register your kiddo for Spy Camp. 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. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. 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 Watch Party Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off
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    46 分
  • Fact or Fiction: Salt Lake Rent Went Down?

    Fact or Fiction: Salt Lake Rent Went Down?
    2026/02/23
    Apartments are offering crazy incentives to future tenants, like cruises or $5,000 gift cards. But are rent prices going down? Executive producer Emily Means asks Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, about the state of Salt Lake's rental market. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. 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.
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    26 分
  • ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Salt Lake Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Salt Lake Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight
    2026/02/22
    Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Salt Lakers. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC. We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. 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.
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    28 分
  • Anti-Immigrant Legislation, Mormon Wives Are Back, Queer Bookshop

    Anti-Immigrant Legislation, Mormon Wives Are Back, Queer Bookshop
    2026/02/20
    Another week of the legislative session down, another set of bills we’re watching. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and social media manager Molly Miloscia dive into the ones that have our attention. Plus, national news is late to the Mormon moment and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Safety Tips for Avalanche Season [City Cast Salt Lake] Why Utahns Are All Over TV Right Now [City Cast Salt Lake] Sign up for Café Azteca’s Noche de Café y Tradición. 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. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. 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 Watch Party ICO Salt Lake Sewciety
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    45 分