Boise likes to think it’s the belle of the Treasure Valley ball, but is the crown starting to slip? Today on the show, the City Cast Boise team is having a friendly but passionate debate about which city is truly the best in our metro. We’re talking commute times, parks, free parking, nightlife, and politics. Maybe — just maybe — Meridian and Caldwell are st ... Show More
Yesterday
Now’s a Great Time To Book a Flight at BOI
With fewer international visitors to the U.S. this year, the summer is actually shaping up to be a surprisingly good time to fly. So, to help you plan your next trip on a budget, we’re re-running a conversation that our executive producer Frankie Barnhill had with Scott Keyes fro ... Show More
22m 5s
Jul 7
Big Changes Are Coming to The West End. Here’s What To Know.
Boise’s West End is filled with vacant lots, but not for long. The College of Western Idaho is teaming up with a private developer to bring its long-stalled Boise campus to life, sidestepping a major hurdle: voter approval. It’s a bold move, so host Lindsay Van Allen is joined by ... Show More
20m 20s
Jul 3
Is Boise the Best Summer City in the US?
Lindsay Van Allen and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our ... Show More
47m 45s
Nov 2024
Ballot Boxes on Fire, SLC Street Safety, Cow Cuddles
The election is next week, and the vibes in SLC are … intense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give a rundown of how local officials are securing your vote amid recent ballot box fires in other states. Plus, SLC’s Vision Zero progress, cuddling emo cows, and ... Show More
37m 30s
May 23
The Julia Reagan Billboard Debate, Permanent Farmers Market, MomTok Parody
You’ve seen her billboards, but do you know her story? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen, socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham, and executive producer Emily Means dive into Julia Reagan’s lore. Plus, a year-round farmers market, a MomTok parody, and a cinematic summer sho ... Show More
32m 36s
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
May 22
What Could Go at the Old Dunkin’ Donuts on 400 South?
Salt Lake City was the fastest growing city in Utah over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census. So, how is it that in a city with so much life, we have dozens of vacant and boarded-up buildings? Hey Salt Lake Newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana Martin ... Show More
31m 44s
Jun 16
Getting Your Dad Drunk, No Taco Bell, Lame Adult Game
More of the craziest reviews that the internet has to offer! We find out about a large beer brewery tour that seems to leave people more disappointed, and less drunk than they'd like to be. A truck stop Taco Bell location that may be one of the worst in the US, where they run out ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2024
A Rose So Sweet, Strip Mall Camping, Bowling For Feel Ups
This week, we hear some crazy reviews, including a bowling alley where the mandatory feel up may be too high a price for admission. A very personal item that has caused several women's souls to apparently leave their bodies. A campsite that gives you all the splendor of sleeping ... Show More
1h 8m
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