Pittsburgh’s Independence Day celebration may have moved from Point State Park to the North Shore, but you can still expect some really big booms — and the company in charge this year is from Western Pennsylvania. But they’re not the only game in town! City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Mallory Falk are talking about the birthplace and backstories of Za ... Show More
Yesterday
Climb Pittsburgh’s 900+ City Steps
Pittsburgh has the most public staircases in the U.S., but cataloging and preserving them is a relatively new priority. The City Cast Pittsburgh team headed up into the hills with three authors of a new book, City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide, to get a fresh perspective ... Show More
34m 17s
Nov 2024
Great Salt Lake Whiplash, Hot Maestro, Fill a Pantry
The Great Salt Lake water has shrunk again. Will water get more expensive!? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the state’s next steps. Plus, the housing-to-food crisis, a hot new maestro, and your birthday party invite. Resources and references:
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34m 1s
Mar 2024
Airbnb Crackdowns, a Gilmore Girl in SLC, and a Secret Oscars Party
Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the numbers and explore a new tool for renters and what Salt Lake City is doing about Airbnbs. Plus, in honor of the new state f ... Show More
30m 45s
May 2024
Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Hero
Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handfu ... Show More
32m 31s
Oct 2024
Films You Didn’t Know Were Shot in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City businesses, houses, and landmarks are all over some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Utah Film Commission director Virginia Pearce helps host Ali Vallarta plan an impressive tour de famous scenes, from “Midsommar” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and a sho ... Show More
30m 59s
Apr 8
RFK Jr. and Bernie Visit, $300M for Parking, Central City Parrot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Monday, Bernie Sanders by Sunday. What are these men seeking in our city? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their visits, another $300 million dollars for Ryan Smith, a found parrot in Central City, and a third lottery win fo ... Show More
43m 25s
Nov 2024
Local Democratic Victories, a Likely Legislative Flip, Pizza Pop-Up
Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative ... Show More
33m 29s
Feb 2025
Avenging Julia Reagan, Cold Plunge Coffee, Frog Eye Salad Nostalgia
Billboard queen Julia Reagan is making headlines again, as her husband seeks to avenge her death through a new lawsuit. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the details and consider the impacts of Utah’s nursing shortage. Plus, cold plunge coffee coming to ... Show More
32m 25s