Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson wants a $575 million bond for jails, even after voters shot down a similar proposal in 2024. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss what it would pay for and other items from the 2027 budget. Plus, the future of higher education in Utah and recommenda ... Show More
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New Trail on State Street, Saturday Sales, Free ‘Wicker’ Popcorn
What's all that construction on State Street? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie Bingham and Jack Stauss dive into the new historic pioneer trail that’s taking over the state capitol and streets nearby. Plus, weekend sales and picks of the week. Resourc ... Show More
38m 17s
Oct 21
Transit Fare Increases? Election Safety Info, Worst Places in Utah.
What would it take for public transit to be free in Utah? Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia discuss. Plus, the lieutenant governor received a suspicious package in the mail, and in a special members-only segment: t ... Show More
31m 57s
Oct 20
How To Vote on Judges, Utah Bigfoot Sightings, Kilby Lineup Clues
Your ballot has arrived: Who are all these judges? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and audience development manager Angie Treasure explain how to evaluate Utah judges and how one Supreme Court justice is facing a campaign to oust her. Plus, Utah’s Bigfoot sight ... Show More
38m 22s
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