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  • Horse Gambling in Utah? Crumbl Gets Sued, Hockey Club Leak

    Horse Gambling in Utah? Crumbl Gets Sued, Hockey Club Leak
    May 2 2025
    The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox issues drought executive order, urges Utahns to conserve water [Utah News Dispatch] Weekly lawn watering guide The May Day party at Jordan Park 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Your Guide to May 2025 in Salt Lake

    Your Guide to May 2025 in Salt Lake
    May 1 2025
    It's May in Salt Lake, when the sunshine — or lack thereof — can make or break your patio experience. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to what to expect and how to make the most of this month, from cheap margaritas to a mobile book shop to a killer zipline deal. Plus, if you take advantage of the plant sales this month, don’t miss our episode on gardening advice for plant killers and renters. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month. 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. City Cast Salt Lake is made possible by our awesome sponsors, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Aura Frames, and Salt Lake Sewciety. 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Check out our options. Reach us at saltlake@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How Salt Lake ERs Compare to ‘The Pitt’

    How Salt Lake ERs Compare to ‘The Pitt’
    Apr 30 2025
    Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with "The Pitt," a new medical drama that chronicles one 15-hour shift in a downtown Pittsburgh emergency room. But how closely does it mirror Salt Lake ERs? Local emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith shares how the cases and the institutional issues stack up. 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Big Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon Idea

    Big Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon Idea
    Apr 29 2025
    A law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines. Resources and references: State auditor: Employee stole more than $100,000 from a Salt Lake County liquor store over more than three years  [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico [KSL] For a discount on Mother’s Day brunch & flower arrangement tickets visit shopsatsouthtown.com/events promo code MOMSQUAD. 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Can the Rio Grande Plan Guys Convince Utah To Bury the Rails?

    Can the Rio Grande Plan Guys Convince Utah To Bury the Rails?
    Apr 28 2025
    An idea to bury the train tracks dividing the east and west sides of SLC could bring $12 billion of economic impact to Salt Lake County. But that doesn't mean the Rio Grande Plan has the greenlight. Host Ali Vallarta asks Taylor Larsen, one of the project's organizers, where it fits with other big developments on the horizon and what's next. Required listening: how the Rio Grande Plan came to be. 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Salt Lake Sewciety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Utah Nonprofits Play Defense, 20+ Years for Running Water, SLC Marathon Closures

    Utah Nonprofits Play Defense, 20+ Years for Running Water, SLC Marathon Closures
    Apr 25 2025
    Utah's environmental organizations were in a frenzy this week due to President Trump’s rumor mill. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the administration's latest impacts on local nonprofits. Plus, a Navajo Nation community in Utah finally gets running water, The Beach Boys' Salt Lake ties, and a Met Gala fundraiser for teachers. Resources and references: Planned Parenthood of Utah announces clinic closures [Instagram] A Navajo Nation community has running water after waiting nearly 25 years [Colorado Sun Times] IncludED United gala tickets 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How You Can Make Salt Lake's Sidewalks Better

    How You Can Make Salt Lake's Sidewalks Better
    Apr 24 2025
    A new opportunity to audit your sidewalk could lead to better walking experiences across the Salt Lake valley. HEAL Utah policy analyst Katie Balakir tells host Ali Vallarta what makes a great sidewalk and how to participate in this grassroots data project. Start with HEAL Utah’s walk audit toolkit. 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Where Hot Girls Shop in SLC

    Where Hot Girls Shop in SLC
    Apr 23 2025
    Time to bury your puffy coat and refresh the wardrobe. Host Ali Vallarta and her friend Kate Groetzinger riff on the best places in Salt Lake to find a new fit, considering price, quality, and style. 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 Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off ICO Momentum Climbing Harmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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