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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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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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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City Cast Las Vegas is a daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too. Las Vegas is a city of reinvention, bursting at the seams as it welcomes newcomers into its various incarnations as a service-worker union town, a military town, a college town, and, most recently, a sports town. There’s a four-mile street testifying to our entrepreneurial genius, not far from ...
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City-State Cast: Big Ideas now available in Fun Size
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Is "No Taxes on Tips" Really Happening?
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23:31The GOP is making good on President Trump's spur-of-the-moment campaign promise to Nevadans by including a "no taxes on tips" provision in their budget bill — but it comes with a few strings attached. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Nevada Independent reporter Gabby Birenbaum to discuss how the provision will impact Southern Nevada and our uni…
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‘Secret Lives’ and What It Means To Be a Modern Mormon
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27:15Did you spend your weekend binge watching season two of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"? The women of Utah MomTok are back to start drama and challenge our ideas about what being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint is actually like. Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen, a former member of the faith…
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Why Alleys Are the Backbone of Chicago
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29:11With better weather comes more time outside, which in Chicago means more time in the alley. Back in March, we listed 1,000 things we love about Chicago, and something that repeatedly appeared on the list was the great Chicago alley. Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is here to discuss the importance of the Chicago alley and why we have the most ex…
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Why These Bugs are Swarming Madison Right Now
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29:28Warm weather is here and so are the bugs! If you’ve been to one of our beautiful lakes recently, or just stepped outside, you may have witnessed swarms of lakeflies filling the sky. Where the heck did they come from, and what other insects can we expect to see this season? To answer these questions and more, we caught up with the Wisconsin Bug Guy …
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Dupont Circle’s Controversial New Public Plaza
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17:52Construction is expected to begin this fall to “deck over” a busy section of Connecticut Avenue NW in Dupont Circle — transforming it into a vibrant new public plaza. But some residents and local businesses say they’re not getting enough information about how the project will affect them. NBC4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss breaks down what this…
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A few weeks ago, New York Magazine dropped a bombshell story about U.S. Sen. John Fetterman — how the Democrat’s behavior has grown increasingly erratic, worrying many of his staff members and even prompting fights with his wife, Gisele. City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Mallory Falk talk about the story and all the reporting that’s popped si…
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A Lawsuit Over Bed Bugs, RTC Bus Safety, and Keeping Doctors in Las Vegas
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32:44Two hotels on the Strip, the Luxor and Treasure Island, are getting sued after guests claimed they were "massacred" by bed bugs and left with scars. So, how bad can bed bug bites really get, and is this a frivolous lawsuit? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to talk bed bugs. They also tack…
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1,200-Bed Homeless Shelter on Westside? Mushroom Church, Death Club
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42:53The state wants to put a 1,200-bed homeless campus somewhere in Salt Lake City, and City Cast has the scoop on one possible location. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and community organizer Chandler Rosenberg discuss the site and its potential impacts. Plus, a psychedelic mushroom church, a new death club, and airport mice.…
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Madison Libraries Celebrate 150 Years, School Shooting Arrest, and Metro Transit Highs and Lows
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41:01Happy Friday, Madison! The City Cast Madison team is here to catch you up on yet another busy week of news. And this week, we have a special guest. Madison Public Library marketing manager Liz Boyd joins us to talk about the hottest party of the year: Madison Public Library’s 150th birthday party! Plus, newsletter editor Rob Thomas has an update on…
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Mayor Johnson’s Halftime, Sky Season Opener, and 80 Degree Days
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39:49We are two years in and halfway through Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first term. Blockclub Chicago investigative reporter Rachel Hinton joins us to discuss the administration's highlights, major pain points, and immediate agenda. Plus, Tribune sportswriter Julia Poe is in the building to talk about all things Chicago Sky, including offseason moves, play…
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Robotrucks, Cannabis Bill Fails & Did ‘The Pitt’ Score AGH a Glow-Up?
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31:54Bad news this week for recreational cannabis fans, but good news for Steel Curtain stans. Kennywood’s newest steel coaster will open Memorial Day weekend, driverless trucks made in Pittsburgh are hitting Texas highways, there’s more pothole drama at Pittsburgh Mills mall, and the Pittsburgh Zoo has unveiled its giraffe enclosure renovations. Plus, …
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Will Bowser Get a 4th Term? Plus, Stadium Updates, and RFK Jr’s Rock Creek Plunge
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30:20We’re talking about the prospect of a fourth term for Muriel Bowser, a poll of where the public stands on the RFK Stadium site, and also some news about the other RFK — Junior, who took an odd dip in Rock Creek this week. And today our fourth topic is by our sponsor PaintCare, and if you’re looking to tackle your spring cleaning we’ve got you! Want…
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Tomato Girl, Nachogate, and Vegas' Most Viral Food Scandals
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25:34A TikTok influencer was recently trolled after posting a video of herself raving over a simple raw tomato at LPM in the Cosmo (she called it "iconic"). But did she maybe have a point? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson and newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess (who has tried the tomato in question) to discuss thi…
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Wanna Meet New People in Salt Lake? Here's Some Neighborly Advice.
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23:59One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, "How do you make friends here?" Our neighbors seem like the perfect place to start — if we could just work up the courage to say, "hi." Dr. Maria Blevins, associate professor of communications at Utah Valley University, joins executive producer Emily Means to share ways to cut through the awkwardn…
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The Chicagoan’s Guide to Thrifting and Vintage Shopping
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33:17Saturday is Vintage Store Day and Chicago’s got no shortage of options, whether you’re looking for designer steals, great bargains, or selling your clothes. For Hey Chicago Newsletter editor Emmi Mack, this isn’t just a hobby but a way of life, as she grew up hanging out at vintage stores with her friends and working at the old Belmont Army Vintage…
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The moment Madison has been waiting for is finally here. Hạ Long Bay is back open on Willy Street! Officially, it’s a soft opening, which means the restaurant is open for limited dine-in and takeout service and offering a preview of its new bar menu. The iconic east side restaurant is now under the ownership of Jacqueline and Stephanie Le, nieces o…
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Rooftop Sushi, Rockaway Pizzeria & More Restaurant Openings
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27:20Rockaway Pizzeria is finally up and running at its new shop in Regent Square! We've also got new restaurants serving up hot dogs and burgers, all-you-can-eat-sushi, and pistachio lattes that you can order late into the night. Plus, Pittsburgh's celebrating its first Vegan Restaurant Week, so don't miss out on limited-time special menus and discount…
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Why DC Keeps Flooding And How To Make It Stop
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22:40Do you feel like you’re hearing a lot of reports about flooding in DC these days? You’re not alone. A lot of the city sits atop what used to be creeks and streams. Charlotte Taylor Fryar wrote a whole book about Washington and water. It’s called “Potomac Fever”. Charlotte is here to explain the water that sits beneath your sidewalk. Want some more …
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Lake Mead Is in a Crisis. What Now?
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20:03Another summer, another Lake Mead update: And this year, it's not looking great. Our snowpack gains this winter were pretty dismal, and the National Weather Service recently even lowered their projections for Lake Powell, whose upstream levels affect Lake Mead's. In light of all this, we're bringing back a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler ha…
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Where are Salt Lake’s hidden gems? Local explorer Darienne Debrule tells host Ali Vallarta about tucked away shops, restaurants and experiences you need to check out. 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 m…
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The Bounty Is the Coolest Spot in Madison You’ve Never Heard of
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35:38Picture this. You’re standing at a 1950s garden party and everyone around you is dressed perfectly on theme — polo shirts, khaki pants, and pearls galore. Then you turn your head and are transported to the ultimate Northwoods cabin, decked out with taxidermied animals, flannels, and vintage fireplaces. Confused? Welcome to The Bounty. The South Par…
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Your Guide to Buying a Bike in Chicago
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25:16The weather is warming up, which means biking is about to feel a lot better in Chicago. Last spring, host Jacoby Cochran talked with Liam Ouweleen from The Recylery, a bike repair co-op in Rogers Park. He brings us tips for bike shopping and bike maintenance for any season. Spots mentioned: Working Bikes West Town Bikes Broadway Bikes Blackstone Bi…
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Everything to Know about WorldPride 2025
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21:22WorldPride, the largest global LGBTQ+ celebration, is coming to DC. The festivities start this weekend, with the headline events from May 28 to June 8. The Washington Blade’s Joe Reberkenny is here with what you need to know from heightened travel concerns for trans visitors to increased security city-wide. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to…
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PRT Needs Millions. Will PA Step Up?
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30:11Pittsburgh Regional Transit is proposing huge cuts to our bus and T-line systems. The authority says it's been responsible — made hard cuts and budgeted well over the years — but needs more from the state to overcome a projected $100 million deficit. PRT's Adam Brandolph explains how we got here, what moves they've been making behind the scenes, an…
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A Procrastinator's Guide to the 2025 Primary
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32:35The primary election is coming up on May 20 — and today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. If you've waited until the last minute to check out what's actually on your ballot, the City Cast Pittsburgh team has you covered! We're running through the candidates and questions you'll see in the voting booth, what's at stake, and …
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How To Tell If You're a Real Vegas Local
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27:19City Cast Las Vegas co-host Sarah Lohman is coming up on four years of living in Las Vegas — so can she call herself a real Las Vegas local yet, or what? To help answer this question, she talks with co-host Dayvid Figler, lifelong Las Vegan, and artist Brent Holmes, who's clocked 24 years in this town, about the "merit badges" you have to earn befo…
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Utah’s Take on DOGE, Great Salt Lake Fatigue, Lesbian Smashburgers
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38:37Gov. Spencer Cox is taking cues from Elon Musk and rolling out Utah’s version of DOGE. Socio-pop anthropologist Cassie Bingham and executive producer Emily Means break down what government efficiency actually means. Plus, a lesbian burger joint, the Great Salt Lake hits national news (again), and a hot seat on the Salt Lake County council. Resource…
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Get Your Cream Puff on at Stoughton's 2025 Syttende Mai Festival
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27:08Dust off that bunad and get ready to eat some lefse because Stoughton's annual Syttende Mai celebration is right around the corner! Festivals may be a dime a dozen in the summer, but this is the only one that will transport you to Norway without having to get on a plane. To get the scoop on what to expect from this year’s fest, we caught up with Sa…
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School Board Pushback, Popemania Continues, and Plover Pair Returns
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33:32Dozens of Chicago alderpeople and school board members are pushing the board to uphold a resolution demanding that the next Chicago Public Schools CEO hold a state superintendent’s license, as Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly points to his chief of staff to become the school district’s interim chief executive. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Miche…
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1 in 5 Residents Consider Leaving DC
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31:21The Trump administration is already deeply impacting DC’s way of life. And now, a new Washington Post poll says a huge portion of the local population is considering leaving DC altogether as a result. The Post’s Olivia George is here to put voices behind the data. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. …
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Did a Nevada Congressman Just Give Our State's Own Money Away?
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26:30Northern Nevada U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei sparked backlash last week with a last-minute public lands amendment to a budget package — and that's because for three decades now, a special law called SNPLMA has sent a portion of federal land sales right back to Nevada's coffers. But Amodei's amendment would instead direct those funds straight to the U.S. T…
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How Can SLC Make More Neighborhoods Like Central 9th?
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24:52The Central Ninth neighborhood is popping off while downtown SLC fights off chains. Host Ali Vallarta asks Darin Mano, the chair of Salt Lake’s Community Reinvestment Agency, what the city is doing about it. We reference the episode “How to Keep Main Street Bars From Closing.” Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake …
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How the New Pope Got From Chicago to the Vatican
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26:34You’ve heard by now the new pope is from Chicago. But now that we’ve seen all the memes, it’s time to break down who Robert Prevost was before he became Pope Leo XIV, the challenges facing him as the leader of more than 1 billion Catholics, and what his selection says about Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Sun-Times investigative reporter La…
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A Madison Therapist’s Tips For Boosting Your Mental Health
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32:11May is Mental Health Awareness Month and more than ever, people are looking to take control of their mental well-being and find support through therapy and wellness. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Thankfully you don’t have to go it alone. Today, we talk with Myra Renne, founder and executive director of Anesis Therapy, about mental…
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Why Trump Picked a Fox News Icon as DC's Top Prosecutor
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27:05At the end of last week, there was a big switcheroo in an office that’s really important to local DC: The US Attorney, which in our city also acts as the local prosecutor. Donald Trump abruptly pulled the nomination of Ed Martin, the January 6 firebrand who’d been the most controversial appointee in memory. But the replacement was also quite a shoc…
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Is Pittsburgh Prepared for More Severe Weather?
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21:37Pittsburgh just went through a really bad storm — some of us went without power for a week — and our leaders declared disaster emergencies to get us extra help. But one of the key agencies that steps in after natural disasters is facing an uncertain future. President Trump just fired the head of FEMA and replaced him with someone who has no disaste…
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Robotaxis Recalled, Nevada's Economic Forecast, and the Sphere vs. Beyoncé
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35:31After the Sphere issued Beyoncé a cease and desist order (!) for using an image of the Sphere in her concert visuals, she's now replaced it with Allegiant Stadium. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Andrew Kiraly, creator of TheList.Vegas, to discuss whether or not the Sphere messed up — or if there's more to it. The trio also ta…
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Is SLC Mayor Trolling the Legislature? More $$ for Police, Sauna Lake City
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43:07It was a big week for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, from making national headlines over new pride flags to releasing her proposed $512 million budget. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the highlights and lowlights. Plus, touring the Walker Center, a great sauna place, and tusks up for the Utah Mammoth. Resource…
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A Pope From Chicago?! Plus, Unconstitutional Police Stops and Rat Birth Control
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41:15The new pope has Chicago roots. But that’s just one of the big stories in Chicago this week. Police Supt. Larry Snelling explained earlier this week why he agrees with a decision from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to suspend a group of officers who violated the constitutional rights of Chicagoans in multiple traffic stops just weeks …
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Local Media Shakeups, Mother Fool’s Hit by Car (Again), and It’s Falcon Season!
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37:33Happy Friday, Madison! We’ve made it through another busy week and the City Cast Madison team is here to dig into the top stories. Host Bianca Martin talks about the impending layoffs at Wisconsin Public Radio amid federal budget cuts. Executive producer Hayley Sperling asks why people keep driving into buildings on Willy Street and beyond (!!!). A…
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ICE at DC Restaurants, Tourism Struggles, and Nats Park Taste Test
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31:09We’re talking about ICE raids at restaurants, we’re talking about what plummeting international tourism means for DC, and we’ve got some results from City Cast’s highly unscientific Nats Park taste test. Plus, our members-only fourth topic: The strange story of the LGBT exhibit the Smithsonian just canceled. Want some more DC news? Then make sure t…
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P*Town Raid, Pulitzers & Who Throws Away a Warhol?
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39:53Officials say the raid at P*Town last weekend was an occupancy check — one they seemingly failed and which could put their liquor license in jeopardy. We're in the last stretch of the mayoral primary, and we’re talking about the group chat supporting incumbent Ed Gainey, a union call to remove the mayor’s COO for alleged anti-police bias, and criti…
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How Chef James Trees is Redefining Food in Las Vegas
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28:39With the opening of his latest establishments, Petite Bohème and Bar Bohème, we think it's safe to say that Chef James Trees has created a restaurant empire in Las Vegas — and transformed the Arts District in lasting ways. Today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Chef James to talk about his upbringing on the Eastside running with the "wrong crow…
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