How often are you out in nature in Salt Lake City? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling and high boat traffic — but many have also cleaned up their act, through the tireless work of local advocat ... Show More
Today
Bike Dreams For SLC, Local Places To Unplug, RHOSLC at the Hot Springs
Last week, we covered the conflict between 999 riders and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Today, host Ali Vallarta talks with Lucas Matelich, co-founder of Unplugged Wellness and a mediator in the dispute, about possible solutions. Plus, local ways to get off our phones and ... Show More
29m 33s
Aug 21
ICE Detention Center Is Over, Golfing Is Cool Again, Hot Springs Rec
The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger are cautiously optimistic. Plus, golf is hot in the city, we pick a parent’s brain about kids going back to sch ... Show More
35m 15s
Aug 20
Comedian Trashes SLC, Utah’s Unpopular Politicians, Sugar House Restaurant Exodus
Comedian Shane Gillis talked trash about Salt Lake City, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall had something to say about it. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia challenge the idea that Salt Lake City is in decline. Plus, Utah ... Show More
35m 57s
Oct 2023
America’s most successful downtown?
And the ecological crisis that threatens everything. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan heads to Salt Lake City.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by S ... Show More
25m 48s