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Today
How Salt Lake Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?
All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Salt Lakers’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a ra ... Show More
33m 5s
Yesterday
Cox’s Bad Olympic Take, Decriminalizing Weed, $10 Lunch Special
Three weeks left in Utah’s legislative session, but who’s counting! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the bills they're tracking. Plus, Gov. Spencer Cox's bad Olympics take and picks of the week. Resource ... Show More
47m 56s
Feb 12
What 700 Utah Lawyers Are Mad About
Is the Legislature trying to punish the courts? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, why lawmakers are targeting the judicial branch — is it about efficiency or revenge? Learn more about recent changes to Utah's judicial nominating process. Get more from City C ... Show More
30m 36s
Jul 2025
Tragedy in Texas, Trump's Big Victory & TikTok's Backup Plan - Monday, July 7, 2025
13m 14s
Feb 2024
Is Recycled Water Coming to Your Tap?
The city’s rapid growth and increasingly drier years has us wondering: could recycled water be in Boise’s future? Executive producer Frankie Barnhill’s finding out with Environmental Division Manager Haley Falconer and Recycled Water Program Manager Royce Davis, two of the people ... Show More
20 m
Jun 2025
Abortion Policy Reversed, Navy Ship Renamed & #SkinnyTok Banned- Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, June 4, 2025! We'll update you on America's trade negotiations and how an emergency abortion policy was just reversed. Also, there are now air quality concerns spanning several states from the Midwest to the East to the South (and not just from wil ... Show More
12m 47s
Jun 2025
National Guard in LA, New Era in College Sports & Broadway's Biggest Night - Monday, June 9, 2025
13m 29s
Jun 2025
LA Tension Escalates, Military Parade Preps & RIP Happy Hour?- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! We're talking about what both President Trump and California's governor are saying about the unrest in Los Angeles as immigration raids and backlash spread around the country. Also, we'll tell you why army bases are being renamed aga ... Show More
13m 12s
Jan 2025
Devastation in California, Presidential Unity & TikTok's Last Stand - Friday, January 10, 2025
13m 40s
Jun 2025
ICE Faces Backlash, Tulsa Reparations Plan & Wrap on WTF- Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, June 3, 2025! We're talking about how immigration officials are stepping up enforcement, even in the face of backlash. Also, we'll tell you what a suspect has told investigators about his flamethrower attack in Colorado this week. Plus, where tourist ... Show More
13m 21s
Jun 2025
Flamethrower Attack, New Metal Tariffs & Taylor Takes Control- Monday, June 2, 2025
The news to know for Monday, June 2, 2025! We'll tell you about more targeted violence in the U.S. against supporters of Israeli hostages, and we're talking about President Trump's latest tariff announcement. Also, air quality concerns are impacting millions of Americans. Plus, a ... Show More
13m 6s
May 2025
ICE Quotas Rise, Heat Snap Hits & Spelling Bee Comeback - Friday, May 30, 2025
13m 9s
Jun 2025
U.S. Bombs Iran, Campus Protester Released & New NBA Champions - Monday, June 23, 2025
12m 58s
The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what’s in store for Sunnyside Park.
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