Τα καλύτερα City Cast podcast (2023)

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City Cast Portland

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Your Guide to December in Portland 27:10

13h ago27:10

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Happy December! We’re starting something new where we pitch our top Portland event picks for the month. So today on the show, City Cast Portland producers Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni join host Claudia Meza in each sharing three things happening in and around town that they think make December, well, December. Who knows, you might hear about s…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Is Vegas Still a 24-Hour City? 21:31

13h ago21:31

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Forget New York — Las Vegas is the real city that never sleeps. Our city has a higher percentage of night-shift workers than any other city in the country. But while our bars, restaurants, and grocery stores once catered to both the graveyard shift and sleepless tourists with round-the-clock service, 24-hour venues are getting harder and harder to …

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Is Impeachment on the Menu for AG Sean Reyes? 24:07

14h ago24:07

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“Just who does Sean Reyes think he is?” That’s the question the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board is asking about Utah’s Republican attorney general — and legislators are trying to find the answer through an audit of Reyes’ office. State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, is one Republican who requested the report amid a flurry of unfavorable headlin…

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City Cast Madison

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What’s Up With All The Ketamine Clinics? 21:42

15h ago21:42

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Have you noticed the ketamine clinics popping up around the city? While ketamine has been used as an anesthetic in the medical field for decades, its use as a treatment for depression, PTSD, and chronic pain has been gaining popularity in recent years. So what exactly is a trip like to one of Madison’s clinics? Host Bianca Martin is joined by Brian…

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City Cast Houston

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Are We Finally Going To See Relief With Water Billing Issues? 17:25

15h ago17:25

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For more than a year we’ve been hearing about residents being sent incorrect water bills and being stuck paying them. Now, there’s finally some reform in the works, but was it because of KPRC’s investigative reporter Amy Davis’ viral clip with Mayor Turner? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Amy Davis and Houston Landing’s Matt Sledge to talk about…

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City Cast Chicago

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Your Guide to December in Chicago 19:48

15h ago19:48

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It’s official, we are in the home stretch of 2023. But before we make our New Year's resolutions, we’ve got a guide for enjoying Chicago in December. Executive producer Simone Alicea, producer Michelle Navarro, and host Jacoby Cochran are here to talk about what to look out for this month. We’ve got outdoor activities, CTA heat lamp etiquette, gift…

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City Cast DC

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D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part I) 29:36

16h ago29:36

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It’s our first annual list of the City Cast 6: A half-dozen people who have changed D.C. in 2023, for better or worse. We’ve assembled a panel of experts and today we’ll hear them vet folks our listeners picked as finalists for honorees in Politics, Literature, and Music. Bridget Todd will be here tomorrow with the rest of the list. Plus, at the en…

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City Cast Philly

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Are Philly Businesses Exploiting Teen Workers? 13:34

16h ago13:34

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Many teens work to help their families, or have some spending money. But there’s been a recent surge in complaints about child labor law violations in Pennsylvania, for infractions like giving young workers excessively long shifts or failing to give required breaks. In Philly, major companies like Five Below and Honeygrow are among the businesses h…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh Film Curse You’ve Never Heard Of 18:56

16h ago18:56

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Lights, camera, action! Now that the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes are over, what does it take to get Pittsburgh’s movie biz rolling again? We're with Pittsburgh Film Office executive director Dawn Keezer to talk about upcoming productions, how they've been supporting their artists, what she hopes to do with money from the state when it ev…

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City Cast Boise

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Republicans Moving to Idaho, Affordable Housing Initiatives, and BPD Lawsuits 20:07

4d ago20:07

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Californians have been flocking to the Gem State for years, but does anyone still believe that they’re making Idaho more liberal? Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to dive into data about new Idahoans’ political affiliations. Plus, an update on the former Boise police chief’s lawsuit and why the A…

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City Cast Portland

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No More Teachers Strike, A New Burnside Bridge, and A Messy City Land Deal 35:29

4d ago35:29

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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what’s happened in the immediate aftermath of the Portland teachers strike, how a wonky city land deal might displace 35 families, and why the Burnside Bridge is getting torn down. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news round-up are Willamette Week city hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very o…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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The London Sphere, the Adelson-Mavs Deal, and a Vegas-Scented Candle 28:25

4d ago28:25

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So it turns out that the London Sphere might still have a chance after all: the UK “Secretary of Leveling Up” is requesting another look at the plans. As residents with front-row seats to the Sphere spectacle, we discuss: Who’s making the right call here? And do we want Vegas to keep the only MSG Sphere in the world? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Olympic Transit Dreams, the AG’s Action Movie, and Screaming Maria 28:28

4d ago28:28

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Get ready to light the fire within again because Salt Lake City has been named the preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what that means for the next 10 years. Plus, Attorney General Sean Reyes wrote a scene for a movie about Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard tha…

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City Cast Madison

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Libraries Under Scrutiny, Elk Love & That Alarming Email From UW’s President 26:26

4d ago26:26

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The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz discuss where the UW System might be headed, after the president mentioned cutting back liberal arts programs on some campuses in an email. Plus, state lawmakers are calling for libraries to contact parents about the books kids borrow, and a…

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City Cast Chicago

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Migrant Camp Confusion, Public Housing Vacancies, and Loop's Fancy Cabbages 33:34

4d ago33:34

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Construction on a temporary winterized tent camp for new arrivals began this week in Brighton Park after nearly two months of back-and-forth. But the start was not without confusion and community pushback. Block Club Chicago’s Madison Savedra and Melody Mercado are here with the latest. Plus, we look at an investigation into the Chicago Housing Aut…

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City Cast Houston

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Smuggling Drugs Into Jail, HISD Budget Concerns, and Top Artists 34:48

4d ago34:48

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Social media is flooded with the most streamed musicians of the year, but who did we love as a city? Plus, an anchor in midtown is closing and that could mean good things for the rest of downtown. Houston Landing’s education reporter Asher Lehrer-Small and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap those stories and more…

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City Cast DC

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Controversial Zoning, Metro Shutdowns, and Heurich House Christmas Markt 24:24

4d ago24:24

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Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that ought to matter to you even if you don’t live in Alexandria. Teo Armus of the Washington Post will help explain why. Plus, we're chatting about a new debate over closing Metro for repairs. And we’ll be ending with a special segment …

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City Cast Philly

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Philly's Next Top Cop, New Rocky Holiday & Jason Kelce Mural 15:26

4d ago15:26

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It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include Philly’s next police commissioner, a new city holiday honoring Rocky Balboa, and how a local artist is honoring Philly sports stars. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Anna Orso, City Hall reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Beatrice Forman, general assignment reporter for The Philadelphia Inqu…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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How Pgh Zones for Child Care, Community College Debt & Canada-Free Ball 19:05

4d ago19:05

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It’s the Friday news roundup! PA still doesn’t have a state budget and it’s costing local community colleges and libraries a lot. Zoning changes — more zoning changes! — could be on the horizon for child care facilities, and after a week without Matt Canada, how are the Steelers looking? Plus, we learned something new about Prevention Point Pittsbu…

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City Cast Portland

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Do You Know Your Portland Nature Trivia? 19:30

5d ago19:30

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Today we’re doing something a little bit different. City Cast Portland science contributor and journalist Erin Ross is quizzing host Claudia Meza and executive producer John Notarianni on the biggest local science stories; everything from tallying volcanoes to what’s plaguing Portland’s puppies. You can play along too and see how many you get right…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Vegas Food Challenges Ranked by a Competitive Eater 23:15

5d ago23:15

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When someone asks about the “quintessential” Las Vegas dining experience, you might say the buffets or high-end restaurants on the Boulevard. But in a conversation from this summer, internationally ranked competitive eater and local Derek Hendrickson tells co-host Dayvid Figler why “there’s nothing more Vegas” than a food challenge. So if you are l…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Cheap and Creative Kids Party Ideas 22:54

5d ago22:54

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Planning kids birthday parties can be difficult, especially around the holidays when money is already tight. So, let’s get creative! Salt Lake mom Shireen Ghorbani joins host Ali Vallarta to give her best tips and tricks for throwing the ultimate kids birthday party this season and beyond — without breaking the bank. Consider becoming a founding me…

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City Cast Madison

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An Ode to Madison’s Best Dive Bars 21:48

5d ago21:48

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In light of the news about the historic Silver Dollar Tavern closing soon, the City Cast Madison team is rounding up the best dive bars in Madison. Executive producer Molly Stentz, producer Dylan Brogan, and newsletter editor Hayley Sperling talk about what exactly makes a dive bar a dive bar, the future of dive bars in Madison, and of course, dish…

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City Cast Houston

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Where to See the Best Holiday Light Shows in Houston 24:51

5d ago24:51

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From extravagant displays to decade old neighborhood traditions, Houston has some of the best holiday lights in the state. Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Justin Lacey from the Houston Botanic Garden to get you ready to check out the best holiday lights around Houston. Links: Radiant Nature at the Houston Botanic Garden Locations of all the pl…

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City Cast Chicago

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Finding the Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 17:30

5d ago17:30

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Geoffrey Baer has been showing off Chicago’s architecture and natural beauty for decades, first as a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center, then as a WTTW host. On Monday, Baer is out with part two of his series “The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago.” He talked with host Jacoby Cochran when part one came out earlier this spring about what make…

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City Cast Philly

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Your Guide to December in Philly 24:49

5d ago24:49

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We’re kicking off a new monthly episode where we share some of the coolest places to go and things to do in the city. Starting with December! The City Cast Philly team is here to share our recommendations for our favorite winter activities, ways to get creative, and places to take friends and family. Listen to the end to learn what our pick-of-the-…

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City Cast DC

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Ranked Choice Voting Has Powerful Enemies in D.C. 19:25

5d ago19:25

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A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it sounds like a great idea in a city where a dozen or more candidates are apt to divide up the vote in a Council race. Who could be against it? It turns out, quite a few folks! Alex Koma from City Paper is here to walk us through In…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Your Guide To Holiday Pop Up Bars In Pgh 17:21

5d ago17:21

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Description: It’s the food show! We’re helping you get into the holiday spirit with Christmas pop-up bar recommendations. Plus, our tips on where to get cookies for holiday parties and events to keep you busy this weekend. Check out Hey Pittsburgh’s best holiday markets for shopping local around the ‘Burgh. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Sign up f…

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City Cast Houston

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A Hater’s Guide To The Best Pizza 26:12

5d ago26:12

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What’s your favorite style of pizza, New York, deep dish, pan style, Italian? How do you like your pizza, stone oven, baked, round or square? Do you know what Detroit style is? Well Houston has got you covered, there is a pizza style for any taste palate. Even for you pizza haters out there like our very own producer Carlignon Jones, we bet that af…

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City Cast Portland

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Where to Find VHS Tapes and Condoms in A Vending Machine 18:50

6d ago18:50

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You might have seen those homemade-looking vending machines tucked away in some of Portland’s hippest bars and restaurants. But instead of junk food, they’re selling kitschy ephemera like old VHS tapes, vampire teeth, tarot cards, or brown paper mystery bags full of unknown gifts. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with the owner of these m…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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How F1 Can Do Better, Per the Plaza CEO 20:27

6d ago20:27

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The dust around our city’s very first Formula 1 Grand Prix has settled, and the countdown clock for next year’s F1 has begun (359 days, to be exact). But what lessons can we learn from both the spectacle and the debacle of this year’s event? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel and Casino, which sits outside …

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Fake Islands and Real Revenge on Utah Lake 20:27

6d ago20:27

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Just south of Salt Lake County lies Utah Lake, a freshwater body connected to Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River that you might know for its summer algal blooms. But beneath the pond scum lies a tale of back-room scheming and vengeance. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Leia Larsen has been digging into the muck around Lake Restoration Solutions’ island…

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City Cast Chicago

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Chicago Restaurants’ Best Potluck Dishes 41:24

6d ago41:24

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Whether it’s a friend’s party, a family gathering, or a work potluck, there’s no way you’re cooking for all of your holiday festivities. That’s where Chicago restaurants come in. Executive producer Simone Alicea, producer Michelle Navarro, newsletter editor Sidney Madden, and host Jacoby Cochran designed their best potluck menus. Using just restaur…

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City Cast Madison

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Your Guide to Madison in December 24:53

6d ago24:53

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Madison is BUSY this December. From holiday markets to The Nutcracker, the City Cast Madison team has you covered with events you can’t miss this month. Our picks: 🎁 Find local gifts New Glarus Christkindli Market - December 1 - 3 Eastside Winter Market - December 9 - 10 🍸 Relax downtown Miracle on King Str…

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City Cast Philly

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Philly’s Cafe Union Movement Hits Roadblocks 16:11

6d ago16:11

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At least a half-dozen local Starbucks, and seven independent cafes or restaurants in Philly, have taken steps to unionize in the last couple of years. But recently, some local cafes where workers have formed unions have either closed down, or workers have voted to reject the union they joined. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, wor…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Mapping What’s Left of Pittsburgh’s Past 14:38

6d ago14:38

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Pittsburghers tend to be pretty nostalgic — we love giving directions based on what used to be somewhere — and our city is filled with these forgotten relics from the past. Local writer Virginia Montanez (aka Jane Pitt or Pitt Girl) decided to change that. She’s sharing her latest passion project, an interactive map called Pittsburgh Remains to Be …

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City Cast DC

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An Alternative to Cops in D.C. 20:51

6d ago20:51

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To call the police or not call them? D.C. is exploring alternative emergency responses in the city. How would they work and what would they do? Gloria Gong, Executive Director of the Government Performance Lab at Harvard University is here to explain. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Your Guide to December in Vegas 22:53

7d ago22:53

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December is crammed full of festive gatherings, holiday events, and entertainment catering to both locals and the holiday tourist crowd. To help us sort through the noise, writer Eric Duran-Valle from TheList.Vegas sits down with co-host Sarah Lohman to talk about the events, eateries, and outdoor must-sees that he’s most excited about this month. …

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City Cast Portland

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12 Historic Bars to Visit this Winter 23:09

7d ago23:09

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If you’re looking for things to do in between holidays this season, we’ve got you covered. On today’s episode, we’re adding some of the oldest drinking establishments on the West Coast to our ongoing winter bucket list. We’re revisiting a conversation we had with the "History by the Glass" podcast hosts Nathan P. Gale and Alfredo Moreno. They’ve be…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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How to Localize Your Giving Tuesday 23:37

7d ago23:37

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The end of the year provides a huge fundraising push for Utah nonprofits, and Giving Tuesday — today! — kickstarts the giving season. In a past life, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta was a nonprofit development director. She joins executive producer Emily Means to share the do’s and don’ts for charitable giving this season and maximizing your …

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City Cast Boise

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Your Guide to December in Boise 21:19

7d ago21:19

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It’s nearly December and we want to help you find all the coolest things to do and places to go in and around Boise. That’s why our show team and KTVB’s Brenda Rodriguez are here today with a guide to welcome the month, from unique gift ideas to winter activities you won’t want to miss. What are you looking forward to in December? Let us know by se…

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City Cast Chicago

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Burke Trial Updates, Election Season Begins, and Holiday Pop-Ups 21:38

7d ago21:38

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The federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke is now in its fourth week. Multiple delays have slowed down the timeline but the judge is still hopeful the trial will wrap by Christmas. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the latest updates out of the courthouse. Plus, Illinois’ 2024 election season is officially u…

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City Cast Madison

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Who’s Cyber Attacking Madison Businesses? 24:04

7d ago24:04

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Kwik Trip recently confirmed it experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted its internal communication, production facilities, and customer loyalty program. And it’s not the only business in town that’s been hit in the last couple months. So what can businesses do to guard against ransomware and other types of cybersecurity breaches? And how…

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City Cast Houston

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Stray Dogs Wreak Havoc, Early Voting Starts, and Holiday Budgets 25:14

7d ago25:14

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Early voting has started for the runoff elections on December 9th and we have some early poll numbers regarding who the next mayor will be in Houston. Plus, there was a major oil spill in the region, but nobody talked about it. And you won’t believe how much damage a pack of stray dogs caused in Cypress! Host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Bringing The ‘Hollywood’ Back to Life in Pgh 19:09

7d ago19:09

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The Hollywood Theater in Dormont is back in business, temporarily. Developer Brian Mendelssohn is in the preview phase of a more than $1 million renovation of the oddly shaped, weirdly designed one-screen space, and he’s just getting started. We joined him on Potomac Avenue to talk about what he learned from opening Row House in Lawrenceville, how …

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City Cast Philly

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Best Tea (and Boba) in Philly 11:39

7d ago11:39

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Philly has a piping hot tea scene! Delicious versions of this internationally-loved beverage can be found around the city, from hole-in-the-wall spots in Chinatown to the Mary Cassatt Tea Room at The Rittenhouse Hotel. Get the scoop on these and other standout places to order tea from host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez.…

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City Cast DC

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How to Hit All 98 Metro Stops 21:40

7d ago21:40

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Have you ever wondered how long it would take to visit every metro stop on the Metro? Well, these three friends don’t have to wonder. On July 17th, they became DC transit experts after completing a metro speed run — that is, seeing how fast they could get to all 98 stops on the D.C. metro. They’re here today to explain what they learned along the w…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Do These Vegas Icons Deserve 1-Star Reviews? 21:41

8d ago21:41

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Las Vegas might be the tourist capital of the world, but not everyone comes away happy. So executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson collected some of the most extreme 1-star reviews from disgruntled visitors and today, co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman go head to head in a quiz game show. Can you guess which iconic Vegas attractions these 1-star …

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City Cast Portland

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From Hot Springs to Escape Rooms, Your Winter Bucket List 18:35

8d ago18:35

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It can be hard to stay active in the late fall and winter in Portland, which can lead to feeling down and disengaged. But there’s still plenty of fun stuff to do, even when it’s raining all day! Today we’re talking with our resident good-time maker, Eden Dawn. She’s the co-author of “The Portland Book of Dates” (and the very recently released “Seat…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Can Salt Lake Dream Up a Lesbian Bar? 24:33

8d ago24:33

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Salt Lake has been named one of the queerest cities in America, and yet, we have not one single lesbian bar! So how did we get here? Host Ali Vallarta asks born-and-bred Salt Laker Sarah Reale about the days of yore and — most importantly — the future we need to invest in. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the b…

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