Best Lake City Podcasts (2024)

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SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans 19:36

42m ago19:36

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A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet. We’re doing our annual surv…

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Tuesday Announcement: Pretty Bird's Viet Pham: From Refugee to Culinary Star & Rochelle Morris on Local Politics Renewal 2:37

2h ago2:37

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By Erik Nilsson

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As fabulous as you are horrifying | Season 1 Episode 16 Recap 1:03:11

2h ago1:03:11

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This week is the final part of the season one reunion! The husbands join the chat and Coach Shah and Robert Sr. have a heart to heart, while Justin talks about his leaving of the Mormon church. Then once they all leave, the girls discuss the Las Vegas trip and why Jen felt so hurt. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your RHOSLC friend…

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate 28:24

4h ago28:24

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

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Are We Camping Southern Utah to Death? 20:06

14h ago20:06

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You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules …

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Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Hero 32:31

2h ago32:31

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Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources…

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Is the Honeybee a Utah Villain? 18:47

2h ago18:47

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National headlines proclaim we saved the bees. That’s great news for us in the Beehive State, but we might have saved the wrong one. Bee researcher Jesse Margolies joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust which bees need saving and share ways Salt Lakers can support local pollinators. Resources and references: Wait, does America suddenly have a record n…

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S1,E34: Chef/ Pretty Bird, Founder - Viet & Alexis Pham 1:35:12

4d ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Send us a Text Message. As the sizzle of Viet Pham's signature fried chicken fills the air, my taste buds tingle in anticipation of the story behind his journey from a Malaysian refugee camp to the heights of culinary fame. Alongside his wife Alexis, Viet unfurls the tapestry of his life, from early days flavored by Vietnamese home cooking to the h…

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GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies 33:54

32m ago33:54

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Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops,…

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Can a MILF Save Utah’s Reputation? 21:00

1h ago21:00

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Salt Lake can claim another reality TV star now that season two of TLC’s “MILF Manor” has dropped. Businesswoman and certified hot mom Barby Garcia talks to host Ali Vallarta about busting Utah stereotypes and where she absolutely would not take her costars in SLC. Resources and references: Bethenny Frankel’s reality TV union is easier said than do…

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Who Gets To Exist in SLC Parks? 26:49

1d ago26:49

26:49

The U.S Supreme Court is poised to make a big decision around cities’ policing of homelessness in public spaces. University of Utah parks and recreation professor Jeff Rose joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how this court case could impact access to Salt Lake’s parks and have a chilling effect on our First Amendment rights. Resources and refere…

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Utah’s Big Debt, DEI Office Chaos, and Neighborhood Free Stuff 33:59

2d ago33:59

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The University of Utah will shutter its Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to comply with a new state law. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what’s at stake for employees. Plus, Utah families are $2.8 million in debt for school lunches. And, we shout out some bagel news in Holladay and a neighborhood resource for…

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Raising Sales Tax, Juicy Texts, and More Sanctioned Camping? 32:30

18h ago32:30

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The Salt Lake City Council is weighing everything from raising sales tax to razing city blocks; Big, controversial decisions that could change the look and feel of our city for decades. Council Chair Victoria Petro tells host Ali Vallarta how she’s making choices on our behalf with “cautious skepticism” — from the mayor’s $475 million budget propos…

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S1,E33: President, Ski Utah - Nate Rafferty 44:57

5h ago44:57

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Send us a Text Message. Nate Rafferty, the alpine aficionado leading Ski Utah, is the special guest joining us today, bringing with him tales of snowy peaks and the intricate dance of the ski industry. We trace Nate's footsteps from his early days in Utah to creating grand ski experiences in Arizona and back, now with the wisdom and drive that helm…

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From City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose’ 2:16

2h ago2:16

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Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out: You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and g…

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How to Analyze a Duplex 21:05

6h ago21:05

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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

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SLC’s $475 Million Budget, Wrecking 300 S., and a Dream Job 39:47

2h ago39:47

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SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed a $475 million budget to the city council this week. So how will the city use our tax dollars this year? Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the most interesting projects and themes — from the meaning of a “family-friendly” downtown to Sports Lake City. Plus, the wreckin…

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Mythbusting Utah’s “No Bears” Claim 22:40

1h ago22:40

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Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh, you didn’t know we have bears in Utah? Join the cub. Wes and Jeff Larson of the Tooth and Claw Podcast join host Ali Vallarta to share their tips for handling an encounter with a black bear and their personal stories about their research run-in…

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Bad weather. Tornado. Spin the truth. Destroy! | Season 1 Episode 15 Recap 54:32

12d ago54:32

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This week we mostly focus on Mary and every aspect of her life. But mixed in with this, the Lisa and Heather drama starts to bubble to the surface. And we get Lisa’s iconic “Bad weather” line. We only have one episode left of this season so let us know what other shows we should recap in the meantime! If you enjoyed this episode please share it wit…

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Is Sundance OK? 28:00

2h ago28:00

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News of the Sundance Film Festival taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir –– but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threats and opportunities. And, whether Salt Lake City could convince the festival to stick around. Consider b…

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Ryan Smith v. Abravanel Hall, an Iconic Salt Laker, and Karaoke Recs 35:48

7d ago35:48

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Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential …

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What Can Westsiders Get from the MLB Stadium? 19:20

40m ago19:20

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A brand new, unelected board will oversee the development of a big project near the Utah State Fairpark, hypothetically anchored by a Major League Baseball stadium. Westside Coalition President Dan Strong, the community representative on the board, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through the best-case scenario for this neighborhood-altering proposa…

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S1,E32: Ink Master/ Tattoo Artist - Bobby Johnson 1:45:42

6d ago1:45:42

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Send us a Text Message. Step into the vibrant world of Bobby Johnson, the Ink Master champion who's more than just a tattoo virtuoso. On our latest episode of the Small Lake City Podcast, we're graced by Bobby's presence, bringing the heat as he recounts his ascent from humble beginnings to reality TV stardom. His journey isn't just about the ink; …

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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) 12:41

20d ago12:41

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How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

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Protest Violence at U of U, We Saved the Bees, and Amazon Cat Return 34:54

8d ago34:54

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Police broke up pro-Palestine encampments and protests at the University of Utah this week. How does this jibe with the university’s legacy of campus activism? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss how a generational moment is playing out in Salt Lake City and share picks of the week, from a local cat’s 500-mile journey to th…

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Life Advice From a Local Olympian 19:34

15d ago19:34

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It’s graduation season for Salt Lake’s high schools and colleges; let the commencement advice commence! Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson is the keynote speaker for Salt Lake Community College’s ceremony, so host Ali Vallarta asked the gold medalist for guidance, from changing careers to overcoming your fears. Consider becoming a founding member of …

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Jen and Lisa sitting in a tree | Season 1 Episode 14 Recap 1:06:35

4d ago1:06:35

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This reunion so much is said and yet so little. Lisa talks over everyone about how much she loves herself, Jen and Mary go at it a bit, and Heather gets a DM from Rihanna! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your RHOSLC friends and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@privilegedtwinks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Your Guide to May in Salt Lake 29:55

15d ago29:55

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If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. May is the ultimate transition month in our city, where it’s not quite spring but not yet summer. Host Ali Vallarta and Deseret News columnist Meg Walter bring you a guide to what to expect and how …

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SLC’s Transportation Strategy, New Local Bars, and a Fuel Spill 35:04

9d ago35:04

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Salt Lake City made a new plan to heal its east-west divide and guide how we get around. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explain SLC’s transportation goals and how you can weigh in on May 7. Plus, a long-awaited bar reopening, Parleys diesel fuel spill, and the Great Salt Lake’s emotional toll. Resources and references: ACLU’s …

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Lessons From SLC’s First Legal Camp 21:07

8d ago21:07

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Salt Lake City’s microshelter community — the state’s first ever legal camp for unhoused people — was set to close this week, but that’s no longer the plan. Host Ali Vallarta asks Switchpoint executive director Carol Hollowell what the future holds for the temporary site and its 50 residents and what lessons will carry over to the next version of t…

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S1,E31: ESPN700 Producer/ Host - Porter Larsen 1:19:06

25d ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Send us a Text Message. Salt Lake City's sports pulse is racing with the announcement of an NHL team joining the city's ranks! On today's episode, I'm joined by ESPN 700's sports wizard Porter Larson to tackle this game-changing development and its ripple effects throughout Utah's sports universe. We're skating past the surface of what an NHL team …

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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™? 36:04

19d ago36:04

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In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

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NHL in SLC, Sticky School Topics, and Rattlesnake-Proof Your Dog 35:54

21d ago35:54

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Hockey is here, and Salt Lake turned out bigtime to welcome the team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means noodle on names for our newest sports franchise. Plus, Salt Lake schools tackle some sticky topics, a neighborhood tradition will go on, and consider rattlesnake training your dog. Resources and references: ‘My best day in the …

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4 More Powerful Salt Lakers You’ve Never Heard Of 37:26

14d ago37:26

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Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In the last episode of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four more powerful individuals and organizations you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Liste…

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Meredith is mask for mask | Season 1 Episode 13 Recap 48:24

12d ago48:24

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This episode Lisa is the only one to reach out to Jen after Vegas, and everything comes to a head at the Beauty Lab + Laser new building party. Jen and Whitney sort of come to a resolve, Meredith is a little peeved at Lisa, and Jen and Heather loudly talk things out. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your RHOSLC friends and follow us…

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Busting Salt Lake’s Air Quality Myths 21:14

13d ago21:14

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Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history — but that’s not really true. In fact, this might be the cleanest our air has been in a while. Dr. Logan Mitchell, a climate scientist and analyst with Utah Clean Energy, helps host Ali Vallarta understand some of the myths around the air you can chew, where we go fro…

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Tuesday Annoncement: Were getting an NHL team! and this week's guest helps us understand more... 2:28

29d ago2:28

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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be swept up in a tidal wave of sports fervor as we welcome ESPN 700's own Porter Larson to the Small Lake City Podcast. This week's episode is a veritable home run for any sports aficionado, with Porter and I exploring the seismic shifts in Utah's athletic landscape—from our very own NHL team making a power play i…

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Canyon Construction, Cox vs. EPA, and Bad Parking Jobs 33:03

14d ago33:03

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Spring in our canyons brings mountain bikers, dog walkers, and heavy machinery together. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means set your expectations for canyon construction, from Millcreek Canyon to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Plus, air quality is a top-10 issue for Utahns, so why would Gov. Spencer Cox sign a letter asking the E…

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What It Really Means To ‘Disagree Better’ 25:03

30d ago25:03

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Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling f…

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S1,E30: Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez 1:02:07

27d ago1:02:07

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Send us a Text Message. When we think of Salt Lake City, we envision a vibrant community at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Join us for our milestone 30th episode as Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez, the first Gen Z leader in the area, guides us through the city's journey toward a brighter future. Her insights shed light on the immense tra…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property 14:53

1M ago14:53

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

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Marathon Closures, 2 Downtown Visions, and Summer Symphonies 33:33

18d ago33:33

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The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a new sports hub downtown. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means weigh how the proposals could shape the city’s future. Plus, beware of the marathon traffic this weekend, and add these good-weather events to your cale…

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Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players 39:12

30d ago39:12

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Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Resources and references: Did You Bl…

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De-Clined! Hockey Starts October? And 6,759 Potholes 30:53

20d ago30:53

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Controversial Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline got the boot at the Salt Lake County GOP convention last weekend. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means analyze what the outcome says about Salt Lake Republican delegates. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes NHL team is Utah-bound, U of U basketball star Alissa Pili heads to the …

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The cherry on the topping on the icing of the cake | Season 1 Episode 12 Recap 53:37

20d ago53:37

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This week all of the ladies are in Vegas and Whitney is optimistic that they are going to have a good night, but little does she know Jen has actually NOT forgiven her and all hell is about to break loose. Jen turns on everyone and ends the night in a screaming match. The next day, she does end up participating in the hypnotist activities where the…

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How We Got That Twilight Lineup 22:12

1M ago22:12

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The just-announced lineup for the Twilight Concert Series heralds the return of outdoor music season in Salt Lake. Will the same sad boys take the stage this year? Will Sartain, co-founder of S&S Presents, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain how his team selects artists, clarify the profit situation, and entertain the future of the Kilby Block Party…

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So You Wanna Open a Restaurant in SLC? 27:54

1M ago27:54

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It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive bar into a cocktail lounge overnight (looking at you, Junior’s). So, what does it take to survive in Salt Lake’s food scene? Maxwell Christen, owner of Big Mouth Marketing, joins host Ali Vallarta to explore how important identity and adaptabil…

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S1,E29: Iggy Rosenberg & Randi Strong 1:28:57

28d ago1:28:57

1:28:57

Send us a Text Message. Spring has sprung in Small Lake City, and with it, an episode brimming with the tales of transformation and tenacity from our guests Iggy and Randi. Iggy's odyssey from Argentina to America's stages as a sound and lighting maestro intertwines with Randi's graceful leap from "So You Think You Can Dance" to dazzling the ice wi…

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate 30:14

1M ago30:14

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

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Billboard Wars, Did SLC Catch a Coyote? And Consignment Strategies 35:23

1M ago35:23

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The Billboard Industry reigns supreme in Utah, with signs for Minky Couture and colorful scriptures blocking our scenic mountain views. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down how cities accommodate billboards and question if they’re really so bad. Plus, is Salt Lake suddenly getting its NHL team? And, tips to clean out your…

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