Big Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon Idea
A 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’s Day brunch & flower arrangement tickets visit shopsatsouthtown.com/events promo code MOMSQUAD.
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 Instagram @CityCastSLC.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
- Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST
- Salt Lake Sewciety
- Cozy Earth - Use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling sheets,
- towels, pajamas, and more.
- Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC
- Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay connected to City Cast Salt Lake and get ready to join the local conversation.
Latest Episodes
Council Member Lopez Chavez Allegations, 'Yesteryear' Utah Ties, Money-Saving Ideas
Multiple women have accused Salt Lake City Council member and congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of unwanted "sexual" advances. Exe...
How To Make Friends in SLC
The number one question we get asked is how to make friends in Utah. Your wish is our command! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terin...
Salt Lake’s Naughty Dog Problem
Salt Lake, we need to talk about naughty dogs. Professional canine coach Mo Lynch Vashel trains host Ali Vallarta on what dog owners can...
Supreme Court Justice Investigation, Utah’s Broke Behaviors, Free Matchas
Utah Republican leaders are investigating a Supreme Court justice for alleged misconduct, after she was already cleared by a bipartisan c...
The Wasatch Front's Data Center Boom
Could Utah become the country's next data center hub? Host Ali Vallarta tells executive producer Emily Means what she learned from expert...
'Your City Could Be Better': Why Seattle Gives Every Voter $100 — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake City
Could public financing get more Salt Lakers involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouc...
Sen. Blouin’s Offensive Posts, Homeless Camping Update, Trad Wife Fiction
Scandal hits the Congressional District 1 race with the surfacing of offensive online posts by Sen. Nate Blouin. Host Ali Vallarta, execu...
Improvements Coming to SLC’s Foothills … Finally
A years-long saga in Salt Lake City's foothills is finally coming to an end. Host Ali Vallarta asks Tyler Fonarow, SLC trails and natural...
Low-Water, No-Mow Grass and Other Garden Tips
Unpredictable weather has us asking: When should we start gardening this year? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Yardfarmer founder and princi...
Utah Is the Measles Epicenter, Local Gripes, Goodbye Grizzlies
Utah is now the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreak. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina R...