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City Cast Salt Lake is Salt Lake City’s daily news podcast. Host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals will bring you conversations about the issues that matter most to SLC. Some days City Cast will make you proud; other days it’ll make you angry. It will celebrate Salt Lake’s triumphs, (try to) solve its mysteries, and explore its history. City Cast will help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for 6 months or 6 generations.
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Join us weekdays at 6 a.m. for a fast-paced daily news podcast that will get you talking — and make you question what’s going here in Western Pennsylvania. In just 15 minutes a day, City Cast Pittsburgh is a smart new way to connect with the Steel City you love. Add us to your feeds today!
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Join us every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you up to speed. Host Bianca Martin collects people wherever she goes, like an endless conga line. On City Cast Madison, she peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart.
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City Cast is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed. Washingtonians are gritty, proud, and resilient — necessary qualities for a community facing issues that range from an affordability crisis to the fight for statehood to the movement for racial justice… and useful qualities for a region full of whip-smart people, dynamic culture, and constant change. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it. Ev ...
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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.
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Salt Lakers crave the sun and red rock splendor of southern Utah, but a lot can go wrong in the desert. Host Ali Vallarta asks Escalante search and rescue volunteer Rick Green how to avoid dangerous (and expensive) mistakes. Check out Rick’s visitor checklist. If you’re planning a spring trip in southern Utah, try these alternatives to the Mighty F…
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More than half of Black-owned businesses on the South Side are food businesses, according to the Greater Chatham Initiative. The organization runs FoodLab Chicago, which has helped the likes of Brown Sugar Bakery, Lems BBQ, Majani and other South Side favorites grow. GCI executive director Nedra Fears tells host Jacoby Cochran how they’re creating …
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Madison is said to have more bikes than cars. And with 200 miles of bike trails in the area, there’s a lot for cyclists to explore. So as spring gets in gear, we turned to biking aficionado Grant Foster for his favorite Dane County trips. He’s got ideas for everyone from newbies to those ready to make a weekend out of it. Plus, he shares some tips …
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The District is anxiously waiting for the House of Representatives to return to session and decide the fate of D.C.’s budget. Depending on what they decide, D.C. could potentially see a $1 billion hit, right away. The Washington Post's Jenny Gathright is here to explain how D.C. leaders are trying to convince the House to vote their way. Want some …
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit is meeting this week to talk about a proposal that could overhaul our entire local transportation system. Adam Smeltz, reporting for PublicSource, found the agency may increase fares, cut service, and scrap its Bus Line Redesign to address a possible $100 million deficit. He joins us to discuss how we ended up here and w…
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Introducing Caroline Darian in First U.S. Interview Since Her Father Dominique Pelicot’s Shocking Trial from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! “I’ll Never Call him Dad Again” by Caroline Darian, published by Sourcebooks, is available March 18th wherever books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Call-Him-Agai…
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Introducing Caroline Darian in First U.S. Interview Since Her Father Dominique Pelicot’s Shocking Trial from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! “I’ll Never Call him Dad Again” by Caroline Darian, published by Sourcebooks, is available March 18th wherever books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Call-Him-Agai…
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Is SLC’s hottest club a brunch spot? You decide. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means debrief on Salt Lake’s breakfast food scene and give their recs. Plus, the Sundance saga continues, a new coffee shop, and doorknocking for a cause. Resources and references: Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Go…
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Everyone knows the satirical news outlet The Onion. But did you know that The Onion’s roots are in Madison? The online behemoth was started in 1988 by a group of UW-Madison students and their friends simply as a way to earn some extra cash. But little did they know it would grow to be something so much bigger than they could have ever imagined. To …
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Bears fans have enjoyed a great start to free agency and are anticipating next month's NFL draft. Optimism is peaking for the 2025 season. However, one story that continues to haunt Bears fans is the future of Soldier Field. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the various options including a renewed sense of urgency fro…
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If you’re new to running, jogging, or even walking in and around the city — or trying to restart an old routine — we’ve got some great suggestions from a couple of local runners ready to help you get laced up and out the door. Thanks to our guests: Donald Robinson, owner and coach at Global Human Performance in Point Breeze; and Dan Lampmann, found…
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center has left the DC art community reeling. How is DC’s vibrant but sometimes overlooked theater community dealing with the fallout? Chad Dexter Kinsman, arts administrator and host of Theater District podcast explains what all of this means for the future of theater in the District. Want some more DC news? Then ma…
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The SLC Twilight Concert Series lineup just dropped — did you get a ticket? Outdoor music season is about to hit Salt Lake, so host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos for his best tips and tricks to enjoy the show. Plus: Ever wonder how the SLC Twilight lineup gets booked? We’ve got answers. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake tod…
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Walgreens recently announced its sale to a private equity firm, ending nearly a century of being a publicly traded company. Between that news and recent store closures: Is Walgreens in trouble? Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis is here with host Jacoby Cochran to break down the pharmacy chain’s latest moves and future prospects. Want som…
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In-person absentee voting starts tomorrow and we are officially in full election mode. We’ve covered the statewide races and talked City Council, so today we’re digging into the only contested school board race on the ballot, between Bret Wagner and Martha Siravo. Host Bianca Martin chats with both candidates to get their thoughts on the issues fac…
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Should DC rejoin Maryland!? In D.C.’s current crisis atmosphere, the idea of retrocession has gained traction. For years, David Krucoff was the lonely champion of this cause. He’s with us today to explain why he thinks it’s the best way forward. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become…
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Everyone knows about New York City’s Wall Street, but back in the day, individual cities had their own stock exchanges. Our version of Wall Street was on Fourth Avenue, where City Cast Pittsburgh’s very own offices are! We're revisiting our conversation with author and historian Mark Houser about how we got that Wall Street in the first place and w…
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Air taxis have arrived in Utah. Will you get on board? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the details and possible silver linings. Plus, how the Twilight Concert Series has changed, Pi Day treats, and Utah’s nosy neighbors. Resources and references: The 2025 SLC Twilight lineup and tickets Future of flight? Electric air …
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It’s been a rough week for the City Clerk’s office. With investigations underway and its leader put on leave, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin outlines the events that got us here. Speaking of investigations, executive producer Hayley Sperling gives the latest on a federal inquiry into alleged antisemitism at UW-Madison and other universities a…
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Chicago and Illinois universities are responding to President Donald Trump’s threats of protest- and diversity-related funding cuts. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to WCIU TV host Brandon Pope and The Triibe reporter Tonia Hill to break down the week's top stories. The city council approved over $3 million in Chicago Police Department settlements, inclu…
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Make room in your wallet for your Real ID and your season passes for our local amusement parks, including Kennywood, Sandcastle, and Idlewild. We’re making the case for both — plus how and when to get them — and introducing yinz to Kennywood’s new-old mascot, Jeeters. Pittsburgh Regional Transit is using pickle cartoons to shame us for bad behavior…
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The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn joins the show to talk about the federal budget and that weird billion-dollar hole it may blow in our own city budget, measles in the DMV, and everything you need to know about Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newslet…
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Spring is in the air, and we’re already sneezing our butts off. Why are allergies hitting so hard this year? Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what’s plaguing Salt Lakers’ immune systems and how to ease our suffering. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way t…
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Brandy Old Fashioned? Check. Friday fish fry? Of course. Enduring nostalgia? Yes, please. These are just a few of the things that make Wisconsin supper clubs special. But supper clubs are so much more than strong drinks and indulgent food. They represent part of Wisconsin’s identity. To get the dish on what elevates a spot from simply being a resta…
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Chicago was ranked at the top for cities with the worst driving experience. The 2024 report found that Chicagoans spend the most time in traffic and the most money on gas. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and Axios Chicago Carrie Shepherd talk about their biggest driving pet peeves and quiz themselves on the rules of the road.…
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National Potato Chip Day is this Friday! So the City Cast Pittsburgh crew is crunching it up with our friends at City Cast Philly to taste test as many PA-made potato chips as we can find, explore how the commonwealth became the “potato chip capital of the world,” and choose our favorites in the first ever (maybe?) Chippy Awards. Special thanks to …
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DC has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. Is it Malcolm X Park or Meridian Hill Park? Is it Reagan National Airport or DCA? We talked to ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed last summer about the essential rules to life in DC. If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up f…
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Lawmaking in Utah is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it situation. Now that the Legislature’s 2025 general session is over, Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part two of a two-part recap to explain what lawmakers did about liquor, air quality, and daylight saving time. Listen to part one on voting, deportation and sex-ed. Become a mem…
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We’re about halfway through Ramadan — the Muslim holy month marked by charity, spiritual reflection, and daily fasting. With some 350,000 Muslims estimated to call Chicago and Illinois home, we visited the Muslim Community Center in Old Irving Park for a community iftar. Iftar refers to the evening meal when fasts are broken each day. Last year, ho…
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The bagpipes will be back on the Capitol Square this weekend for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. With the official holiday mere days away, how are you celebrating? If you’re Fitchburg alder Gabriella Gerhardt, you’re adding to your world-record-setting four-leaf clover collection. Four-leaf clovers, technically a genetic mutation of the common…
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Just like every other city, we have our quirks and unwritten rules. Like why is someone turning left instead of yielding to me at the green light? And what’s up with that rickety old chair sitting in front of my neighbor’s house? The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our essential rules for surviving and thriving in the city. If you enjoyed toda…
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The House just passed a budget stopgap bill that would fund the federal government through September but would also cut $1.1 billion from D.C.’s local budget. If the Senate passes the bill without changing this provision, it would cripple the District’s budget and the effect would be immediate. NBC’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us what’s happenin…
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The 2025 legislative session is finally over! Senators and representatives from around Utah have spent the past 45 days filling the state Capitol with good and bad ideas. Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow joins host Ali Vallarta for part one of a two-part recap, explaining what lawmakers did about deportation, voting, and school lunches. Become a member …
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Hackers stole information for more than 700,000 Chicago Public Schools students late last year, the district said Friday. While officials say sensitive information like social security numbers were not affected, host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss why the hack is so troubling. They also go over the results of Illinois’ …
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Election Day is April 1. In case you missed it, every single Madison City Council seat is up for grabs. But what does the City Council do anyways? And how can you stay engaged with the people making the decisions that impact your daily life? We caught up with outgoing District 2 Ald. Juliana Bennett to get the scoop. Want to know about the statewid…
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Today is the deadline to declare yourself an official candidate in Pennsylvania, and it’s never too soon to start planning for future elections. We’re with Spotlight PA’s Min Xian to talk about what you need to know if you want to run for elected office here in Allegheny County, plus why it’s so important for regular people to bring an “amateur” sp…
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D.C. is trying out a new pilot program that’s designed to give low-income people a break on traffic camera tickets. Martin Austermuehle has covered the issue for the 51st and he’s here to talk about why the program has been so controversial. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a m…
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Alliance Française has been bringing French language and culture to DC since 1905. So how has it shaped the city? And what’s next? City Cast DC’s Senior Executive Producer Priyanka Tilve chats with Sarah Diligenti, the Executive Director from Alliance Française, to talk about its 120-year history, the deep ties between France and the U.S., and how …
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Utah is gaining national notoriety for our beauty standard. You know it, you can picture it, because it’s literally on our billboards. Ex-Mormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell joins host Ali Vallarta to give her theories on its origins and what it would take to change the culture around beauty. Related listening: Utahns' Quiet Obsession…
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After a near-collision at Midway just a couple weeks ago, and plane crashes in D.C. and Philly earlier this year, we know that anxieties around flying may be on the rise. That’s why we’re talking with DePaul professor Dr. Joe Schwieterman, an aviation expert and the author of “Terminal Town,” to find out if there’s really something going on here or…
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In case you somehow missed it, the spring election is right around the corner! Early voting starts March 18. There’s plenty to be excited about, from the hotly contested state Supreme Court race to the proposed constitutional amendment on voter ID. To get a better understanding of the statewide choices all Wisconsinites will see on their ballots, w…
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Got spring breakers coming to visit you soon? You may have already taken your friends and family to the Carnegie Museums and admired the skyline from Mt. Washington, but there’s so much more for tourists to take in. We’re bringing back our conversation with City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and travel writer Meg St-Esprit, who’s sharing all the spot…
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US Congressman Jamie Raskin, who represents the Maryland suburbs of DC, is known nationally for leading the Democratic pushback against Trump’s sweeping federal cuts. He's here to tell us how the layoffs are affecting the DMV, how his Republican colleagues see D.C. home rule, and what citizens ought to do if they want to get involved. Want some mor…
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