City Cast Salt Lake

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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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  • City cast
    Outstanding
    Great local reporting, thank you!
  • AFD801
    Mostly fluff and non-city cast episode garbage
    This podcast started out stronger. There was more substance and actual news. Now I feel it has shifted and is more of fluff. The political bias in the host(s) also seems to be stronger than it was at the beginning - we get it, we live in a ‘red state’ but not everything is an attack of progressives. And now that the feed also contains super annoying revenue-generating ‘podcasts you may like’ that just junk up my feed. i’ve also noticed the show is running longer in length. I also liked that it was a 15 to 20 minute podcast. Now it’s usually closer to 30 minutes. If I’m going to listen to a longer podcast, I’d rather listen to one with more substance. I may be to the point of no longer listening…
  • Joseph Taggart
    Fantastically, hyper local!
    This is an amazing resource for local events, businesses, communities, and individuals who prefer to shop locally and patron locally owned establishments!
  • Eric006sjdhc
    SLC Gem!
    We are lucky to have City Cast in our lives.
  • Blink BLINK Bags
    Great SLC info
    I love that they’re not from Utah-and have an interest in the success of Salt Lake. A whole new perspective and the future of Utah. As I say “they” I don’t know everybody’s geographical history.
  • nic e k
    My personal guide!
    The best way to get acquainted with SLC. Thank you for being my personal guide for EVERYTHING SLC. Great information, great personalities.
  • Doc Sabo
    My #1 Pod Recommendation
    Moved to UT a year ago, and thanks to this podcast I routinely know more about the SLC happenings than my long time resident friends and locals. Makes this rural gal feel at home in ‘small lake city’ Great perspectives, recommendations and general fun.
  • Ashleylodmell
    Great stories on relevant topics to SLC!
    Been listening for almost a year and love finding new things to do, places to go along with staying informed about important issues in Salt Lake. Love the variety of topics covered!
  • James C.
    Must listen for salt lakers!
    I listen to the pod every morning. Great local news and analysis. The best place I know for local politics and discussion of local issues.
  • Sophinatoristhebomb
    Learning to love SLC
    I moved to Salt Lake rather reluctantly two years ago. Listening to City Cast Salt Lake has opened my eyes to the great things SLC has to offer as well as helping me understand local social and political issues. I absolutely love City Cast and I’m learning to love SLC!
  • sue click
    Love your pod
    We listen to city cast slc every day. You are a must hear for us. Many thanks. 5 star again and again
  • lkjar
    My go to!
    I discovered City Cast Salt Lake just a few weeks ago, and I’m obsessed! I listen to it every day, and recommend it to all my friends. Fun, informative, keeps me in the loop!
  • EJK SLC
    Consistently Informative
    For a daily podcast, City cast salt Lake hits more than it misses.
  • HayleyR20
    The best way to get your local news!
    I love listening to this podcast everyday and as a newcomer to SLC have found it extremely helpful when navigating the local political sphere and the city itself! Ali and Emily are great reporters, keeping the show fun and focused while asking the hard questions in a friendly/curious way.
  • SirPurple12
    Amazing show.
    Love this show! Hooray for local news.
  • Zalbs
    My first SLC podcast before anything else.
    I appreciate this show, I love to listen to it with the kids in the car. The short episode are great to retain information and catch up if you miss a show. Thank you all for being thoughtful in the information you produce.
  • Stevehuish
    Cecilee
    Favorite part of every morning - love the team and the topics they cover!
  • ARightPantLeg
    Great show
    I have to listen every morning, I love it
  • chelsea5481
    Great for local news and color
    The host is a pleasure to listen to. This is a great mix of local news and entertainment info. A little something for everyone. I would recommend it to anyone in the Salt Lake valley.
  • Sara Sighc
    Great morning podcast
    I listen to this podcast every morning and it’s a great short local snippet!
  • nycolerosen
    Excellent tidbits about local happenings!
    I recently discovered this podcast and am loving hearing all about the happenings in my city. They do a great job providing relevant and fun content!
  • JJorges
    Great overall
    While this guys are a bit more on the left of my politics, this is still a great podcast! I wish you would expand coverage out of SLC a bit but it is a Salt Lake City podcast 😂
  • Lydia Susie
    Ally is so great
    I started to listen to City Cast Salt Lake City because I travel and work with Utahans. I liked learning what’s going on in the community since I don’t live there. It’s been really refreshing to learn and listen to the MANY sides of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas! Ally is a joy to listen to. You are definitely a happy voice I love To hear daily as I work from home or on the road traveling between Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming and Southern California. Thank you City Cast Salt Lake for giving me a competitive edge with my Utah clients and friends with really great information!!
  • lniuvniycnk
    Amazing guide to the city
    I love this podcast. It helps me feel a part of SLC and has taught me so much about what is going on in the city and state. It also highlights so much diversity which is so refreshing and important.
  • Jaderb8er
    IT’S A YES FOR ME
    This dynamic reporting team is top notch when it comes to covering news all over Salt Lake County! I listen every day and whether it’s politics, culture or sports, I absolutely love the hot takes from Ali and Emily. They know their stuff and do a terrific job covering our community. Whether it’s horse girl content or sad boy music summer, I laugh, I learn and I love everything about the pod and the newsletter. Like and subscribe because you won’t be disappointed!
  • metaphysical quilter
    Listen Everyday
    I listen to City Cast every day. Not being a native of Utah, I didn’t realize how diverse this state is, and this podcast helps me discover things about Utah I would have never know. As a bonus I also am able to understand what’s going on with our state legislature that’s important.
  • pd1532
    Salt Lake Native
    I’ve lived in salt lake county my entire life. This podcast is amazing for both new and old to the area. Great work
  • ajp18272
    slc mandatory listening
    absolutely love this podcast! i’m a recent convert, but have been really enjoying all new episodes and catching up on old ones. must listen if you live in slc!
  • patrick swayze fan
    Fabrizio just lost The Crown
    I accidentally have a huge crush on the host.
  • Mr Mitchy The Kid
    Love
    Absolutely love this podcast. Just started listening to it a few days ago after a friend of mine told me about it. Update: Still loving this podcast. I’m a big fan of SLC and this podcast only makes me love it more
  • Samgrenny
    Awesome way to stay plugged into our city and state
    Love having this fun, daily resource that keeps me apprised or what's happening around my city and how people are thinking about it. They also do a fantastic job of sourcing guests -- bringing in diverse voices that engaged locally and have meaningful expertise. Highly recommend!
  • DangerRuss91
    Excellent and worth a daily listen
    This podcast is my favorite way to stay informed on SLC. They discuss the best kind of news, which is relevant stories from our community, as well and keeping listeners up to date on politics and major issues.
  • ohiojamz1
    On the fence
    Ali is very talented but the show has significant political bias. As a moderate with some leanings to either side I find the reporting off putting and I wish more nuanced subjects were discussed without such a “darn those republicans in Utah” rally cry.
  • andyknelson
    Morning routine
    Love listening each morning as I eat breakfast and prepare for the day. Short, curated episodes that keep me up-to-date on what’s going on in SLC and inform me on the quirks of the city that make us love living here.
  • ❤️SLC
    Fun snapshots into what is happening in SLC!
    Love it!
  • Paul_Up_North
    Even if you don’t live in SLC…
    I live about an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City, but I love this podcast. SLC is the capital and the cultural and historic heart of Utah. I’m there often enough to appreciate the suggestions about places and experiences available there, and there’s plenty of content here that is relevant regardless of where you live in this great state. And it’s fun!
  • ChuckDeezy
    Super
    It’s tough to not be impressed by CCSL - it covers succinctly a wide variety of issues and ideas that affect our town. Plus Ali V is a dream host - she’s engaging, funny, nuanced, and *sharp enough to hang with all sorts of guest experts* while breaking it down for people like me. Salt Lake is lucky to have such an on-point local program. Way way too cool 4 skool, listen, truss me. 5 1/2 stars
  • From your mouth to Nate's ears
    Having a City Blast listening to City Cast
    Incisive. Riveting. Cosmopolitan yet down to earth. They should invite me on
  • t_justi
    Big fan
    Big fan of this host as well as lead producer! The show is put together so well and incredibly informative. The tone is serious when necessary, and lighthearted/entertaining all at the right moments. Really glad I found this podcast! Haven’t stopped talking about it to people.
  • another SLC fan
    Great source for local info
    The majority of my podcasts provide me with information about national and international events and politics. It’s refreshing to take a break from that to hear about events in the Salt Lake area. Plus, the host is absolutely delightful to listen to!
  • Nika47
    Great show!
    I really enjoy the short shows on all things SLC!
  • dfosterman
    I sure think they’re great.
    If you’re like me, you have multiple daily podcasts. Up First from NPR was usually first in my cue, but in the past few months, I’ve found myself wanting to greet the day w the thoughtful enthusiasm this show serves up. I feel more connected to local issues and local businesses. Keep up the good work, City Cast Salt Lake!
  • allymyra
    Good Morning Salt Lake
    Love this show! I listen to it every weekday morning while getting ready for work.
  • Marquinho1p
    Local, fun, nuanced - love Ali - pa’lante! 💪🏽
    What a great lively podcast that is local fun and informative!
  • MatyLi
    Local
    It’s so great to get local stories!
  • SLC4me
    Timely and on point
    Daily podcast that covers in a short period of time a timely issue in the Salt Lake area. Provides information that I otherwise would not come across.
  • pablo & momo
    Amazing hosts in this p-cast
    I love listening to ellie, ivonne and emyly. Love this podcast!!!
  • Natpack2011
    The Daily Podcast for SLC!!!
    Love this podcast! It’s comparable to The Daily by The New York Times but for Utah.
  • gwyn_f
    Best local podcast out there
    Smart, topical, friendly, well-produced daily podcasts that keep you up-to-date with the goings-on in Salt Lake City and around. If you do podcasts and live in SLC, this is essential listening.
  • citywhit
    Listen then get LOUD!
    Ali and the team (several of whom are Latina powerhouses, btw) make it so easy to keep tabs on what’s happening in SLC and become an engaged citizen. If you love your city and you’re not listening to this, honey what is you doin??? Come on over to the dark side. You’ll be a government nerd before you know it. 😎
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