Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to pick it all apart in our Fri ... Show More
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SLC’s Pipeline Fight, Early Ski Season, Politicians’ New Hair
A proposed fuel pipeline could run through Emigration Canyon, the Avenues, and Rose Park. Host Ali Vallarta talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Kate Groetzinger and Jack Stauss about the potential risks and whether Salt Lakers would see any benefits. Plus, an early taste ... Show More
37m 46s
Oct 16
Vision for Downtown Sports District, No Kings Shooting Trial, Ride UTA for Free
A man will stand trial in the killing of Afa Ah Loo, who was shot at the No Kings rally in downtown Salt Lake City in June 2025. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake Contributor Cassie Bingham dive into the case. Plus, the sports and entertai ... Show More
41m 25s
Jan 2024
Budgets, toboggans and other ups and downs
<p>The city budget moves from committee to mayor's office, though tax rates, federal funding commitments and other big questions are still in flux. Ed and Emma met with Budget Chief Shelley Carroll this week to discuss, and share some of her thoughts, alongside some of their own. ... Show More
39m 12s
Oct 2025
Financial Influencers on Wealth and Work
In a conversation taped at The Journal live event, entrepreneurs and influencers Vivian Tu, Haley Sacks, and Brian Kelly sat down with Jessica Mendoza to explore personal finance in the social media era; exploring everything from generational wealth to how much crypto people shou ... Show More
27m 17s
Sep 2022
Astros, Little Mermaid & Lady Gaga
It’s that time of the week y’all where we dive into a weeks worth of news. Today, producer Carlignon Jones is joined by contributors Shiyam Galyon and Abdulla Kais ALMoumen. They’ll chat about how well the Astros are doing, Ted Cruz’s reaction to gun control, gun buybacks, and so ... Show More
27m 12s