City Cast Las Vegas

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City Cast Las Vegas is an an award-winning 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.  Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by The Las Vegas Weekly 2025

  1. 8h ago

    How To Do Soup Season Right in Las Vegas

    The temps have dropped and fall is rolling in Vegas, so there’s no better time to dive headfirst into soup season. Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells and local filmmaker and food contributor Jason Harris join Jesse Merrick for an all-encompassing take on soup in the valley. They debate the best bowls of soupy goodness around town, where to draw the line between soup and stew and where ramen fits into the equation. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  2. 8h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Mary Lawson: “Solace in Winter” | Oprah’s Book Club  from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! Solace in Winter by Mary Wallace https://amzn.to/4z3sQE0 New York Times bestselling author Mary Lawson’s new book Solace in Winter is Oprah’s 126th book club pick. The story takes place in 1969 during the dead of winter in the fictional town of Solace located in the Northern region of Ontario, Canada. As the Vietnam War rages on, a mysterious, handsome American draft dodger shakes up the small town when he crashes his car in a near-fatal accident. The themes of loneliness, grief and human connection bring unlikely consequences to each of the characters. Readers ask Mary about her writing process, what brings her solace and how she writes from different points of view. 00:00:00 - Welcome Mary Lawson author of “Solace in Winter”  00:01:00 - Oprah’s 126th Book Club pick  00:02:10 - Mary published her first novel at 55 00:03:55 - Who the book is about  00:07:00 - Finding the dog and the stranger 00:09:09 - Why it was set during Vietnam War 0012:43 - The book's message  00:13:54 - The greatest gift of fiction 00:14:58 - What grief teaches us  00:19:15 - Humor in the book 00:21:50 - Mary writes without a plot or theme  00:25:43 - Small town Northern Canada as the setting 00:29:48 - Father figures in the book  00:38:50 - Solace in the novel  00:41:41 - Mary’s plans for another Solace book DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 1d ago

    Trouble Incoming for Teachers Union? Plus, Taxing Electric Vehicle Drivers and Unique Local Gifts

    Should electric and hybrid vehicle drivers pay more to help fix our roads? Voters in Washoe County said yes, and with a road repair funding shortfall of more than $1 billion looming, Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and local artist Justin Favela join Jesse Merrick to debate whether Clark County should follow suit. Then we dig into what the Clark County Education Association does now after going all in on Gov. Joe Lombardo, and where potential data center taxes and education funding fit into that picture. Plus, we roll out another round of our gift suggestions with some of the more unique local gifts you can give this holiday season, including great places to buy from local artists. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  4. 2d ago

    Arts District Traffic Cone Crisis, Luxury Home Project Defeated, and a Bakery with Great Lighting

    The Las Vegas Arts District is in crisis, squeezed by years of construction, a deadly shooting that's kept First Friday on ice, and a city that may not know how to protect its most walkable neighborhood. Creative producer Jacob Solis is joined by artist and contributor Vogue Robinson to dig into whether the district can pull through. Plus, why a luxury developer's retreat from a historic neighborhood has reignited fierce NIMBY battles across the valley, and what we’re obsessed with in Vegas this week.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  5. 3d ago

    The Best Seasonal Menus in Las Vegas

    Fall is in full swing, so we’re running through the best seasonal menus in Las Vegas. Executive producer Layla Muhammad and creative producer Rob Kachelriess join Jesse Merrick to dive into their favorite fall menus around the valley, which seasonal dishes are on their list, where to get your Thanksgiving on around town and the local restaurants that just give all the fall vibes. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, November 9th episode: SNWA Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  6. 4d ago

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

    It’s fall in Las Vegas, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville   The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/  Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter

  7. 6d ago

    Is Vegas Still a 24-Hour Town? Plus, Community Garden Vandalized, and Where to Get Outside in November

    Las Vegas just topped a study of 51 cities for night owls, but is it still a 24-hour town once you take the Strip out of the equation? Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle and artist Justin Favela join Jesse Merrick to debate it. Then we explain how you can help Obodo Collective, a community garden in the historic Westside, recover after a break-in. We close out the week with Good News Friday, including a viral local bakery’s expansion and our favorite spots to get outdoors now that hiking season is in full swing. And in our members-only bonus segment, we look at what the closure of Jewel Nightclub at Aria says about the future of the Vegas club scene as more people cut back on booze and the party scene. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, November 6th episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  8. Nov 5

    What's Next After the Midterms? Plus, the Politics of Towing and Vegas Experiences Worth Gifting ?

    The midterms are in the books, so Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells join Jesse Merrick to break down the biggest takeaways from the results in Nevada. Then we get into the politics behind towing in Las Vegas and dig into whether major changes are needed regarding how Metro handles its towing contracts. Plus, we help you get a head start on your holiday shopping with a couple of Vegas experiences you can give as gifts. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, November 5th episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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City Cast Las Vegas is an an award-winning 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.  Join us every weekday morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by The Las Vegas Weekly 2025

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