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. 7h ago

    Can Vegas Solve Its Water Crisis? Plus, the Problem With Voting for Judges

    The water crisis has been top of mind for many of us here in the valley, so we caught up with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Alan Halaly to dig into some potential solutions officials have been mulling to secure our water future. Then writer and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler joins Jesse Merrick to break down which judicial races deserve your attention before Election Day and why these lower-profile contests matter more than most voters realize. We close out the week with Good News Friday. And in our members-only bonus segment, we take a look at Nevada’s corporal punishment laws and get into why it might be time to rethink how Metro approaches alleged child abuse cases. Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm/lasvegas Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 23rd episode: Opportunity Village 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.

  2. 7h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS! I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism https://amzn.to/4j14o11 The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State https://amzn.to/4dwNaVF Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people. 00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning” 00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney 00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation 00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ 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

    Local Steakhouse Drama, a Blade-Themed Rave, and How Prevalent Is Voter Fraud?

    A local steakhouse is at the center of a wild saga that includes unexpected closures, changes in operating hours, and payroll checks bouncing. Nevada Current reporter Michael "MJ" Lyle, creative producer Jacob Solis, and Jesse Merrick break it down what seems to be going on and if these issues underscore bigger problems for Tivoli Village. Then MJ walks us through his recent reporting on voter fraud in Nevada, and we look ahead to the weekend, featuring a Blade-themed rave, a new art walk, and a vintage pop-up market in the Arts District.  Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, October 15th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  4. 2d ago

    Why Early Voting is Different This Year, New Slogan for Vegas, and Should We Ban Street Performers?

    Early voting is underway in Clark County, so we caught up with Kerry Durmick, state director of All Voting Is Local Nevada, to walk through what takeaways we can gather from early voting so far and how voters can keep voting boring this year. Then artist Vogue Robinson and executive producer Layla Muhammad join Jesse Merrick to dig into the LVCVA’s new $1.3 million “Vegas Effect” campaign, which is making a hard push to position Las Vegas as the top destination for conventions. We also get into the showgirl tipping altercation that had everyone talking earlier this month and Clark County’s recent response to continuing issues with street performers on the Strip. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, October 21st episode: Opportunity Village 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.

  5. 3d ago

    What’s Next for Cashman Field? Plus, A New Art Epicenter and Our Vegas Obsessions

    Big changes are coming to the Cashman Center and former Grant Sawyer Building site, so today on City Cast Las Vegas, Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and creative producer Rob Kachelriess join Jesse Merrick to bid farewell to Cashman Field and examine whether a Lennar-built housing community is the right thing to take its place downtown. Plus, Daz Weller, CEO of Third Street Theater, joins us to detail how they’re building out what they hope becomes the city’s newest arts epicenter. In our weekly installment of Vegas Obsessions, we dig into some unexpected Halloween fun hitting the valley and how you can play a part in bringing life back to one of downtown’s forgotten parks. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, October 20th episode: Opportunity Village 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 Guide to Solo Dining in Las Vegas

    You might want to take a hard pass on eating alone, but we’re making the case for why Las Vegas is actually one of the best cities in the country to do it. Erica Bell, owner of Double Zero Pie and Pub, and our audience development manager Milena DiFiore join Jesse Merrick to break down what makes a restaurant genuinely great for solo dining, how to shake the awkwardness, and why a table for one might be one of the best ways to actually enjoy some of Vegas’ best eats. We also hit you with our best picks around the valley at every price point, from a casual lunch spot to a proper solo dinner out. Think of this as your definitive guide on how to do solo dining right in Las Vegas.  For bonus content, like an extended version of this episode with even more solo dining recs, sign up to be a City Cast Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, October 19th episode: Opportunity Village SNWA Elect Alex Quagge 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  7. 5d ago

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

    How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Las Vegas? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of floods and trash — and to possibly slow the drying and pollution of the Great Salt Lake. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta says it’s worth a shot. This week, she joins David to discuss how quick, periodic cleaning of a neighborhood sewer grate can be part of a much bigger solution. Listeners, it’s that time again! Send us the dilemmas you’re facing living in a city, and we might debate them on our upcoming call-in show. Email us or submit using this Google Form. Mentioned on the show: SLC’s Adopt A Storm Drain map: https://www.slc.gov/utilities/adoptastormdrain/  Ali’s past Your City Could Be Better episode on making a park census: https://yccbb.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-every-region-needs-a-park-map-tool-like-salt-lakes-plus-dry-heat-vs-humidity Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

  8. Oct 16

    Can Art Save Fremont East? Plus, a Publicity Power Move and Good News Friday

    Is art the key to bringing more life to the Fremont East District? Dana Anderson of the ISI Group thinks so, and he explains why he hopes his Art Everywhere Mural Festival draws more attention to the power of art to bring people back to the area. Then Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells and Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle join Jesse Merrick to break down why a merger between two PR firms is worth paying attention to and what it could mean for the future of Las Vegas. Local literature and the celebration of it also take center stage in our weekly Good News Friday segment, and in our members-only bonus segment, we get into what’s next for First Friday and what the path forward looks like for one of the Arts District’s most beloved traditions. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 16th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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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