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City Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeSupreme Court Win for Utah Oil, Nuclear Startups, Deadly KittensThe U.S. Supreme Court just ruled on a Utah project — to mixed reviews. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg share knee-jerk reactions and discuss the potential impacts of the ruling. Plus, what to do when elected officials disappoint you, dangerously cute kittens, and sailing on the Great Salt Lake. Resources and references: Uinta Basin Railway gets green light as Supreme Court narrows scope of environmental law [FOX 13] Utah’s agreement with nuclear startup allows for more than just a test reactor. Here’s what it says. [Salt L...2025-06-0635 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeA Utah Drag Queen’s Guide To Pride Month 2025Host Ali Vallarta asks local drag queen Tara Lipsyncki how to spend Pride Month in Utah, from parties to family friendly shows and cheap ways to celebrate.  Resources and references: The New Normal for All-Ages Drag Shows [City Cast Salt Lake]  The Rallying Cry for Utah Gay Rodeo [City Cast Salt Lake]  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our da...2025-06-0522 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeAre You Falling For This Concert Ticket Scam?Many Salt Lakers are getting ripped off when it comes to buying concert tickets. Venue professional and avid concert goer Aja Vogelman joins Ali Vallarta to break down how you can avoid getting scammed and go through ticketing basics everyone should know.  Head to shows often? Listen to the best tips and tricks for concert going.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to He...2025-06-0416 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeStarter Condos,‘Mountainhead’ Debrief, Pride Month OpportunityUtah Gov. Spencer Cox wants 35,000 new starter homes; could some of them be condos? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the housing market. Plus, "Mountainhead" movie hilarity, and shoutouts.Resources and references: ‘We desperately need to do more’: Utah Gov. Cox convenes mayors to urge more action on housing [Utah News Dispatch] Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis [City Cast Salt Lake] The ‘Mountainhead’ House [Realtor.com] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make su...2025-06-0338 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhy Won't Utah Arrest Fugitive Ammon Bundy?Anti-government zealot Ammon Bundy is hiding in plain sight in southern Utah, dodging a warrant for his arrest. Host Ali Vallarta asks former journalist turned environmental advocate Kate Groetzinger why local police won't bring him in and how Bundy's extremism intersects with Utah's stance on public lands. Read: the Salt Lake Tribune's reporting and Q&A with Ammon Bundy Related listening: Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like...2025-06-0220 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeHorse Gambling in Utah? Crumbl Gets Sued, Hockey Club LeakThe Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox issues drought executive order, urges Utahns to conserve water [Utah News Dispatch]  Weekly lawn watering guide  The May Day party at Jordan Park Become a member of City Cast Salt L...2025-05-0244 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeHow Salt Lake ERs Compare to ‘The Pitt’Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with "The Pitt," a new medical drama that chronicles one 15-hour shift in a downtown Pittsburgh emergency room. But how closely does it mirror Salt Lake ERs? Local emergency medicine Dr. Aly Smith shares how the cases and the institutional issues stack up. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can als...2025-04-3027 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeBig Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon IdeaA law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines.  Resources and references: State auditor: Employee stole more than $100,000 from a Salt Lake County liquor store over more than three years  [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico [KSL] For a discount on Mother’...2025-04-2933 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeCan the Rio Grande Plan Guys Convince Utah To Bury the Rails?An idea to bury the train tracks dividing the east and west sides of SLC could bring $12 billion of economic impact to Salt Lake County. But that doesn't mean the Rio Grande Plan has the greenlight. Host Ali Vallarta asks Taylor Larsen, one of the project's organizers, where it fits with other big developments on the horizon and what's next. Required listening: how the Rio Grande Plan came to be. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to me...2025-04-2829 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeCould Tariffs Save Great Salt Lake? Noisy Neighbors, Free Tax HelpWhat if these Chinese tariffs help save the Great Salt Lake? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore this possible silver lining. Plus, what to do about noisy neighbors, help on your taxes, and small business shoutouts. Resources and references: Next Steps for Saving the Great Salt Lake [City Cast Salt Lake] Get free tax help at taxhelput.org. Check out what myrtle spurge looks like. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to...2025-04-1131 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeHow To Keep Main Street Bars From ClosingFirst Alibi, now The Ruin; why are SLC bars on Main Street closing? Former Ruin owner Rheda Fouad joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the challenges of doing business on Main and what we can learn from Central Ninth's nightlife.  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on I...2025-04-1024 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeA Realtor’s Case Against Home Buying in SLCWith the news that it’s now over twice as expensive to buy than rent in Salt Lake (!), host Ali Vallarta asked local realtor Kaitlin Hannig what the housing market is offering first-time homebuyers, the toxic traits of one particular neighborhood, and why maybe you shouldn’t buy a house.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our da...2025-04-0926 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeRFK Jr. and Bernie Visit, $300M for Parking, Central City ParrotRobert F. Kennedy Jr. by Monday, Bernie Sanders by Sunday. What are these men seeking in our city? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their visits, another $300 million dollars for Ryan Smith, a found parrot in Central City, and a third lottery win for a friend of the pod.Resources and references: Utah banned adding fluoride. How long will it take to flush out of SLC’s water? [KUER]  RSVP for Bernie Sanders rally in SLC. In last-minute change, plan for new downtown Salt Lake City entertainment district near Delta Center gets eve...2025-04-0843 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeLDS Men and the ManosphereAre Latter-day Saint men falling prey to the "manosphere"? With Alpha Con 2.0 coming to town, Relationscapes podcast host Blair Hodges joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the versions of masculinity that some Utah men are buying into and why.Resources and references: How a beta like me managed to get kicked out of Salt Lake City’s ‘Alpha Con’ [Deseret News] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign...2025-04-0727 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhy Utah Lost Sundance to BoulderThe Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez try to get to the bottom of why Boulder beat out Salt Lake’s bid, and what could emerge to take Sundance’s place in Utah. Plus, how to start your garden for cheap, a great fusion dessert, and a block party Sunday. Related links: Interested in hearing more about Sundance’s identity crisis?  Shop the free seed library. Get the matcha tiramisu at Junah. Central 9th referendum block party on Sunday. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lak...2025-03-2840 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhat Do SLC’s Landscapes Do to Our Brains?As the federal government slashes national park funding, there’s been a lot of emphasis on the dollar value of Utah’s landscapes. But according to Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, the state’s natural beauty also makes us smarter.This episode first aired on August 14, 2024.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscr...2025-03-2723 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhat $50 Gets You at the Farmers MarketEggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? Host Ali Vallarta and Utah Food Coalition co-founder Chandler Rosenberg hit up Salt Lake City’s winter market to see how the prices compare and what $50 gets them.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake...2025-03-2626 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeLawmakers Punishing SLC, Dancing for Lunch Dollars, Black Hole AwardWhat does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor’s media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics. Resources and references: The 2025 Bills That Targeted Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] A Utah teacher has raised over $11,000 for her students by dancing on TikTok. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune]  ‘Disregard for transparency’: Utah Legislature’s public records laws...2025-03-2541 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhy Are So Many University Presidents Leaving?Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter Courtney Tanner why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school.Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You...2025-03-2416 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeHow To Tip in Salt Lake These DaysThe cost of living has gone up, and boy, have our wallets felt it. But in a world where tipping is a standard practice, how much should we be adding to the tab? Alexi Fisher, owner of the Hammered Copper bar service and Cocktail Collective, joins host Ali Vallarta to guide us through the do’s and don’ts of tipping and explain what it would take to get rid of it completely. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around...2025-02-1822 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeGubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby OlympicsSalt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.” Resources and references: A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [City Cast Salt Lake] Utah’s oldest public high school urgently needs upgrades — and could see a complete rebuild [Salt Lake Tribune] The Case for (and Against) Glendale High School [City Cast Salt Lake]  Pics from the library’s baby...2024-08-1632 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeIf Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It?Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds for the symphony if they lose their home. Resources and references: Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake tod...2024-08-1526 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeHow Living Near Mountains Makes Us SmarterThe proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign...2024-08-1422 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeLast Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling, and Cheap Provo FlightsThe Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre.Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in the best of Utah competition! Utah Supreme Court Rules That Alleged Sexual...2024-08-1331 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeUtah's Execution, According to an EyewitnessLast Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah.Read Jessica Miller’s reporting on the Honie execution.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for yea...2024-08-1220 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeBurying Downtown’s Rails, Utah Freshman Nightmare, and Bugs a la CarteThe Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend. Resources and references: A grassroots plan to radically change train lines through SLC just got a key endorsement [Salt Lake Tribune] Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cas...2024-08-0929 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeAnother Raise for the SLC Council?The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membe...2024-08-0820 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeBanning Fairy Smut, Public Bathroom $, and World's Largest PuzzleThe Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts.Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox says he won’t delay Taberon Honie’s execution [Salt Lake Tribune] 13 books officially banned from Utah public schools [Fox 13] Share your feedback on FY25 CIP projects by participating in a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., calling 801-535-7654, emai...2024-08-0728 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeIs Disney Utah’s True Religion?Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm.Subscribe to our d...2024-08-0627 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWho Will Live in SLC’s Tallest Building?People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or for worse.This episode originally aired Oct. 16, 2023.Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help...2024-08-0524 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeE-Bike Lottery, Pool Poo Prevention, and Ogden’s Purple HorseSalt Lake City opened an e-bike lottery! But are our streets ready? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how people can apply and debate whether e-bikes are really bicycles. Plus, the Utah Supreme Court empowered voters, poop prevention in local pools, and a controversial purple horse.Resources and references: Apply for an e-bike. Submit your event to Hey Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get...2024-07-1230 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhy It’s So Damn Hot TodayHoly heck it’s hot in Salt Lake, with much of Utah under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, July 13. National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Wilson explains to host Ali Vallarta why temps are so high, how to stay safe, and what to expect for the rest of the summer.Read “How to protect yourself from the Salt Lake heat” for more tips and a link to Salt Lake County’s “Cool Zones.”Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’r...2024-07-1121 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeA First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness PlanSalt Lake County has a brand new homelessness plan, and we want to know: What’s in it? Katherine Fife, Salt Lake County’s associate deputy mayor, joins executive producer Emily Means to explain what the county is doing to address this statewide humanitarian crisis, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to criminalize homelessness.Listen to some of our previous reporting about homelessness in Salt Lake: Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar.  Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks?  Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why? Consider becoming a founding member of Cit...2024-07-1025 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeSports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and Heatwave HelpThe Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow. Resources and references: We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is...2024-07-0932 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeKnow Your Rights as a Renter in Salt LakeIn a state where an eviction attorney proudly claims to have written Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, what rights do renters really have? Executive producer Emily Means talks to paralegal practitioner Denise George about what tenants should know before signing a lease and what tools they have to protect themselves.Resources and references: Denise George’s podcast “Two-Minute Tenant” Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? [City Cast Salt Lake]  For Utah renters, a 3-day eviction notice often shows up before federally mandated 30-day notice [Utah Investigative Journalism Project] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake...2024-07-0828 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeThe New Mitt Romney? Elections Analysis, and an LDS Horror FilmUtah’s primary election results are in — what do they say about what voters want? KUER politics reporter Saige Miller joins executive producer Emily Means to analyze the juiciest political drama, from the Salt Lake County Council all the way up to the U.S. Senate. Plus, Hugh Grant is terrorizing sister missionaries, and join Salt Lake’s hottest reading challenge. Resources and references: Turns out, Utah just isn’t that into MAGA candidates [KUER] Why Utahns Love Romney, Sanctioned Camp Coordinates, and Fair Food [City Cast Salt Lake]  Join Salt Lake City Public Library’s Super Summer...2024-06-2832 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWildfire Warnings, Last-Minute Election Info, and SLC PrideWildfire season is in full swing, so how can we keep the state from burnin’ up? Producer Ivana Martinez joins executive producer Emily Means to share some local resources. Plus, how to vote on this primary election day, the University of Utah’s LGBT Center shuts its doors, and visit this gay little town. Resources and references: How To Vote in Utah's 2024 Primary Election [Hey Salt Lake] LGBT Resource Center Announces Closure Amidst DEI Changes [Daily Utah Chronicle] ‘Take this seriously’: Why this summer has Utah fire officials concerned [Utah News Dispatch] SLC Fire’s wildland fire resour...2024-06-2521 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeWhy Fight Title IX? Our Restaurant Grades, and Free TamponsUtah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries.Resources and references: Utah State Legislature meets in special session on transgender issues, power plant and more [FOX 13] Why don’t Utah restaurants display simple letter g...2024-06-2128 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeSears Hospital Plans, SLC Budget Finale, and Your Neighborhood’s Air QualityIntermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your neighborhood’s air quality. Resources and references: Plan for a high-rise hospital at former Sears site isn’t wowing SLC Council [Salt Lake Tribune] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street’s Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt...2024-06-1429 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeUtah’s Brand New, Statewide Trail NetworkThe Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes from Park City to St. George?Related listening: Will A New Strategy Change Where We Recreate? [City Cast Salt Lake]Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work...2024-06-1221 minCity Cast Salt LakeCity Cast Salt LakeA Homelessness Scolding, $500K for Public Bathrooms, and Picasso MelonsGov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons.Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch] Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend the Salt Lake City Council meeting online or in-person. Mi...2024-06-1132 minMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorAims - Indy Bindy FabricsClick Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!S6 Ep 114Guests segment:  Aims, Indy Bindy Fabrics https://www.indybindy.com.au/shopAims is the owner of Indy Bindy Fabrics, an independent online fabric shop based in Australia.  She works with independent fabric artists and designers.  A lot of these fabric artists are in Japan and are small businesses and their fabrics are unique and amazing!  The Indy Bindy Sewciety is a private sewing membership group for garment sewists.  Aims programs guest speakers, monthly live zooms along with group chats with...2024-04-1256 minThis is Not a Back-up PlanThis is Not a Back-up PlanSewing Shop of Dreams with Delaney DangerfieldIn this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Delaney Dangerfield about her shop the Salt Lake Sewciety. Delaney opened the store during the pandemic because she wanted somewhere local where she could shop for high quality apparel fabrics, but that shop didn't exist in her community. The two chat about the challenges, as well as what Delaney has loved about the experience. Vote for the women's sports complex to come to SLC here (it's professional application 1). www.saltlakesewciety.com Salt Lake Sewciety on Instagram: @saltlakesewciety Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow...2023-05-2226 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastBlack History Month: BruceGlen InterviewMood Fabrics is committed to showcasing Black designers, makers, and talent during Black History Month, and the Mood Sewciety Podcast is no different. Tune in as we bring you three exclusive interviews with Black designers who inspire us. Today, the Mood Sewciety starship sets course for the BruceGlen universe! Bruce and Glen Proctor, of BruceGlen, join Ash and Camille for an inspiring conversation. Tune in to hear all about how they craft their undeniably joyful clothing, their perspective on their NYFW debut, as well as how they got their nickname the Fashion Preachers!2022-02-2431 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastBlack History Month: Washington Roberts InterviewMood Fabrics is committed to showcasing Black designers, makers, and talent during Black History Month, and the Mood Sewciety Podcast is no different. Tune in as we bring you three exclusive interviews with Black designers who inspire us. Combining the fashion sensibilities of both Nigeria and New York City, Washington Roberts’ eponymous fashion line is made for the global consumer. Find expertly tailored suits mixed amongst sleek sportswear, all made with bold conversation prints. Ash and Camille were honored to interview Roberts to speak about his unique process and journey.2022-02-2247 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastBlack History Month: Shane Ballard InterviewMood Fabrics is committed to showcasing Black designers, makers, and talent during Black History Month, and the Mood Sewciety Podcast is no different. Tune in as we bring you three exclusive interviews with Black designers who inspire us. A true multi-hyphenate, Shane Ballard is a costume designer, illustrator, and educator who has worked on a number of projects ranging from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story to the Bessie-nominated dance piece Kolonial, as well as lending his wisdom to the next generation of theatrical and fashion professionals. Ash and Camille catch up with their former professor to di...2022-02-2140 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastEpisode 4: 2021 Fashion in ReviewWhew, what a year! In this episode of the Mood Sewciety Podcast, Ash and Camille take a look back at the major fashion trends of the year and take a sneak peek at what to expect in 2022. Plus, they give you tips on how to use Mood’s fabrics and patterns to try out these trends yourself!2021-12-2959 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastBonus Minisode: House of Gucci ReviewWelcome to a very special BONUS episode of the Mood Sewciety Podcast! Ashley and Camille sip some espresso and talk about all things House of Gucci. They break down the costume design, history, and the potential impacts of this year’s most fashionable film.2021-12-0623 minThe Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastEpisode 3: The Fashion Legacy of Princess DianaBetween the release of Pablo Larrain’s Spencer to the fourth season of The Crown, many people have found a renewed interest in the life and style of Diana, Princess of Wales. This month on the Mood Sewciety Podcast, Ashley and Camille take a look at what made Diana such a style icon, and interview two very special guests-their moms!-to get their perspective on growing up in the age of Diana.2021-11-221h 08The Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastEpisode 2: Horror Films & FashionWelcome back to the very spooky second episode of the Mood Sewciety Podcast, presented by Mood Designer Fabrics! Join Ashley and Camille as they delve into the world of horror movies and examine their relationship to fashion and the clothes we wear every day. DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general discussions of films rated R. Please use discretion when listening. Visit our new Facebook group to chat about this episode!2021-10-251h 03The Mood Sewciety PodcastThe Mood Sewciety PodcastEpisode 1: The 2021 Met Gala & NYFWWe’re so excited to present to you the inaugural episode of the Mood Sewciety Podcast! This month, we’re discussing all things New York Fashion Week and highlighting our favorite collections. Plus, we touch upon the good, the bad, and the cringe of this year’s Met Gala. Listen to the end to hear what’s new at Mood and discover an all-new way to connect with America’s favorite fabric store!2021-09-2450 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety podcast #213 – Spot on Dot, Gallery Wall Quiltalong, Alaskan Cruise with Stephanie, Patterns, Australia Wildfires<p>Stephanie and Carolina are back with some exciting news about Carolina’s new invention, the Spot on Dot. I am seriously excited for Carolina! Find out about the Spot on Dot here. Check out Carolina’s FB page on how we can help her make history. Spot on Dot image Gallery Wall Quiltalong New Patterns Cruise to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com/modern-sewciety-podcast-213-spot-on-dot-gallery-wall-quiltalong-alaskan-cruise-with-stephanie-patterns-australia-wildfires.html">Modern Sewciety podcast #213 – Spot on Dot, Gallery Wall Quiltalong, Alaskan Cruise with Stephanie, Patterns, Australia Wildfires</a>...2020-01-1149 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety podcast #213 – Spot on Dot, Gallery Wall Quiltalong, Alaskan Cruise with Stephanie, Patterns, Australia WildfiresStephanie and Carolina are back with some exciting news about Carolina’s new invention, the Spot on Dot. I am seriously excited for Carolina! Find out about the Spot on Dot here. Check out Carolina’s FB page on how we can help her make history. Spot on Dot image Gallery Wall Quiltalong New Patterns Cruise to […]2020-01-111h 07podcast | Modern Sewcietypodcast | Modern SewcietyModern Sewciety podcast #213 – Spot on Dot, Gallery Wall Quiltalong, Alaskan Cruise with Stephanie, Patterns, Australia WildfiresStephanie and Carolina are back with some exciting news about Carolina’s new invention, the Spot on Dot. I am seriously excited for Carolina! Find out about the Spot on Dot here. Check out Carolina’s FB page on how we can help her make history. Spot on Dot image Gallery Wall Quiltalong New Patterns Cruise to […] The post Modern Sewciety podcast #213 – Spot on Dot, Gallery Wall Quiltalong, Alaskan Cruise with Stephanie, Patterns, Australia Wildfires appeared first on Modern Sewciety.2020-01-1100 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS episode 198: C-side with Carolina Moore<p>@ Craftmoore @modernsewciety @letsquiltalong #quilty5k Just Wanna Quilt podcast #quiltvsquilter2019 @iamstudiolou – now @louorthdesigns @scarletkumquat @christaquilts Visit my Sponsors::</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com/ms-episode-198-c-side-with-carolina-moore.html">MS episode 198: C-side with Carolina Moore</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com">Modern Sewciety</a>.</p>2019-02-2149 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS episode 191: C-side with Carolina Moore<p>There are some referral links below. If you click through and take action, I’ll get a small commission. Creativation Sewalongs – Scrappy Trip with Gnome Angel Meadowland with Then Came June Quilty Hearts with Quilty Love #yearofminiquilts The Dollup Podcast Leah Day Leah’s Book – Mally the Maker Wendy’s BTW it is with purchase the mini […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com/ms-episode-191-c-side-with-carolina-moore.html">MS episode 191: C-side with Carolina Moore</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow"...2019-01-2549 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS Episode 190: C-Side with Carolina Moore<p>There are some referral links below. If you click through and take action, I’ll get a small commission. #amakershand Fav Quilts Blog Award  Craftsy Patterns now BluPrint Creativecation Nancy’s Notions Cricut Carolina Moore Podcast: House of Kim Rad and Happy Visit my Sponsors::</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com/ms-episode-190-c-side-with-carolina-moore.html">MS Episode 190: C-Side with Carolina Moore</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://modernsewciety.com">Modern Sewciety</a>...2019-01-1549 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS episode 179: Zoe Baer Rohrer from Zoe Dawn Shop. Sewing with recycled and thrifted fabrics.<p>Zoe Dawn is my guest on the podcast today. I follow Zoe on instagram and really admire her work. She uses thrifted and gifted fabric to sew her handmade heirloom items for her etsy shop. Zoe and I chat about why she is conscious about her materials for her shop, how she finds time to be creative while being a busy mom and farmer's wife, and so much more. Zoe and I had such a great time talking about being creative and how important we think creativity is in daily life. Don't forget to check...2018-11-2949 minMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorM&D 12: Modern Sewciety podcaster, Stephanie KendronClick Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  This is truly a special episode, I cannot tell you what a joy it is for me to have Stephanie Kendron from http://modernsewciety.com/ ; The Modern Sewciety Podcast on the show today!  Aside from Pat Sloane, Modern Sewciety is one of the first sewing related podcasts I subscribed to, and I have been a loyal listener ever since.We all love her podcast and have been given so much great information and stories from other makers, designers, and companies from our sewing an...2018-11-2259 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS episode 177: Erin from Maternity Sewing<p>I get emails often about suggestions for guests for the podcast and this episode was the result of one of those emails. Erin reached out to me about her new website, Maternity Sewing, she started with fellow sewist, Lisa. Erin and Lisa saw that there was a need for information on sewing patterns and pattern hacks for maternity clothes so they started Maternity Sewing. Erin and I chat about how they decided to start a website, what information they wanted to have on the site, what would be helpful to sewists who wanted to stitch up maternity...2018-11-1949 minModern Sewciety PodcastModern Sewciety PodcastMS episode 174: Lesley Hill of Homeday Studio. Modern Handmade Home Goods.<p>I love getting to chat with creatives I follow on instagram. I don't think I will ever tire of saying that. It is just so much fun to learn about the creative process of others and also how they fit being a creative into their daily lives. I was so honored to have Lesley on the podcast. We had a great chat about all things sewing and I really wanted to know more about how Lesley runs her handmade business. She chats about pricing, photography, products, and so much more. It was a lovely chat and...2018-10-0449 minJust Wanna QuiltJust Wanna QuiltQuilt Podcaster Stephanie Kendron from Modern Sewciety comes by to give us quilting and podcast tips!Stephanie is the genius behind Modern Sewciety, a podcast now in its fifth year. She is kind, charming and honest about her experience, and tells us about her new podcast subscription group, Sewcialites. Her website: www.modernsewciety.com. You can find more about her at www.justwannaquilt.com/2018-02-1659 minTravel Radio PodcastTravel Radio PodcastQuilting Cruises with Alpha Daily MajorsIf you love quilting and handy crafts this episode is for you! Alpha and Megan talk about quilting gadgets, the making of the quilt cruise and fun finding like minded artisans in Nassau Bahamas. Alpha is even collecting quilting magazines, seems rippers and other supplies to send to their new made friends. Don't quilt but your spouse does? There is plenty for you to do aboard this NCL Ship too! Special Guest: Alpha Daly Majors.Links:Cruise Details! — Keep scrolling - its down there and its good stuff!Slide Show For Stepping St...2017-07-1719 min