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City Cast Las Vegas is a 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. Las Vegas is a city of reinvention, bursting at the seams as it welcomes newcomers into its various incarnations as a service-worker union town, a military town, a college town, and, most recently, a sports town.

There’s a four-mile street testifying to our entrepreneurial genius, not far from pockets of staggering inequality. Great wealth runs through our city, but how much of that actually stays in Vegas? We’re independent in spirit, but also ruled by orange traffic cones. Our 2.5 million residents anchor an ever-changing city of 42 million visitors.

Join us every 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.

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    • 4.8 • 109 Ratings

City Cast Las Vegas is a 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. Las Vegas is a city of reinvention, bursting at the seams as it welcomes newcomers into its various incarnations as a service-worker union town, a military town, a college town, and, most recently, a sports town.

There’s a four-mile street testifying to our entrepreneurial genius, not far from pockets of staggering inequality. Great wealth runs through our city, but how much of that actually stays in Vegas? We’re independent in spirit, but also ruled by orange traffic cones. Our 2.5 million residents anchor an ever-changing city of 42 million visitors.

Join us every 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.

    Why Lynn Baird Wants To Be the Family Values Mayor

    Why Lynn Baird Wants To Be the Family Values Mayor

    Our special series on Las Vegas’s mayoral race continues with co-host Dayvid Figler interviewing candidate Lynn Baird, a longtime Las Vegan who worked for decades at Nevada’s Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation. Lynn explains his platform based on promoting more moral principles and family values, his plans for affordable housing, and enforcing laws in Las Vegas.
    Find more of our coverage on the Las Vegas mayoral race here.
    We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
    Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.
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    • 24 min
    You Might Also Like: The Fraud Files

    You Might Also Like: The Fraud Files

    Introducing Episode #1: How NOT To Get Away With Fraud from The Fraud Files.
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    In Episode 1 of The Fraud Files, listeners enter a forensic accounting classroom as instructor Kelly Richmond Pope, PhD in Accounting, Fraud Expert, and Author, begins to tell us about the story of financial advisor Dawn J. Bennett, in how she began her advisory business, and the tactics she used to get new clients on board. We also hear about how the timing of her business development, during the 2008 recession, impacted how she used narratives to maintain her brand during these difficult times in the investment world.
    EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.
    The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.

    You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you’re looking for more ways to earn CPE, you’ll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we’ve produced by heading to floqademy.com
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    SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files
    The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It’s one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it’s a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.
    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.

    Mayoral Candidate Kara Jenkins on Her Hopes for Las Vegas

    Mayoral Candidate Kara Jenkins on Her Hopes for Las Vegas

    For our special series on the race for Las Vegas mayor, candidate Kara Jenkin sits down with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson. Kara, or KJ, currently serves as the Nevada Equal Rights Commission administrator and has been a public servant for 10 years under Governors Brian Sandoval, Steve Sisolak, and Joe Lombardo. They talk about encouraging young voters, what the role should entail, and how she hopes to be a mayor for everyone.
    Find more of our coverage on the Las Vegas mayoral race here.
    We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
    Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.
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    • 30 min
    Why Lovers and Friends Was Canceled, Questionable CCSD Raises, and an Airport Rideshare Scam

    Why Lovers and Friends Was Canceled, Questionable CCSD Raises, and an Airport Rideshare Scam

    After the music festival Lovers and Friends was precipitously canceled due to high winds, rumors began spreading among disappointed fans on social media: Was windy weather really to blame? Could there have been a credible threat of violence behind all this? On today’s Friday news roundup, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with contributor Andrew Kiraly, creator of the thelist.Vegas, to dispel these rumors and talk about how festivals can do better by their fans. Next up, the team tackles the ugly politics around some massive pay raises that former CCSD superintendent Jesus Jara put into place right before leaving. And lastly, a rideshare scam is making the pickup area at Harry Reid International even more chaotic — here’s what to watch out for.
    And don’t forget: We’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away to the NV Indy’s upcoming Mayoral candidate forum on May 15 — but here’s the catch, the giveaway is just for members. So make sure to join by Monday to be entered for the tickets.
    We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
    Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.
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    • 36 min
    A Tea Sommelier’s Guide to Tea in Vegas

    A Tea Sommelier’s Guide to Tea in Vegas

    You’ve heard of wine sommeliers — but have you heard of a tea sommelier? Today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Yukino Aoshima, an actual tea sommelier in Las Vegas who consults with restaurants and teaches classes. Yukino explains how tea programs work at high-end Vegas restaurants, the best way to order tea, boba, and matcha at cafes, and where to buy tea and brew the best cup ever at home.
    Tea places mentioned in this episode:


    Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan


    Bang Bar at the Cosmopolitan


    Tao at the Venetian


    Brew Tea Bar (multiple locations)


    Sheffield Spice & Tea on Eastern


    Grand Yunnan Tea on Sahara


    Tea and Whisk on Jones


    Vesta Coffee downtown and Summerlin

    We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
    Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.
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    • 22 min
    An Insider’s Guide to Country Music in Vegas

    An Insider’s Guide to Country Music in Vegas

    Blake Shelton’s new country music venue Ole Red has brought the current country trend to Las Vegas. In a city that has always loved the genre, you can find local artists performing originals and the classics all over town. Longtime local musician Paige Overton shares her insider’s perspective on the local country music scene, how the community rallied after tragedy, and where to go whether you are an oldies fan or casual listener (and even how to join them on the dance floor).

    Venues mentioned in this episode:
    Ole Red on the Strip
    Taverna Costera in the Arts District
    Fat Cat at Downtown Grand
    Gilly’s at Treasure Island
    Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square
    Brooklyn Bowl in the Linq Promenade

    We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

pampambeez ,

Local & Quick

Interesting topics ranging from entirely local to nationally relevant w/ a touch of Vegas. Also, the 20 min episodes make it the perfect commuter listen. Like a morning / afternoon drive radio show, but only the great commentary. Only critique, if I have to have one, is some conversations are one-sided between guests and host perspective. Would prefer a little more neutrality from hosts or adding another guest for diversity of opinions. Regardless, it’s always a fun listen and a podcast I recommend to locals in So. Nevada.

eboh13 ,

Get to Know the Valley

I recently moved to the Las Vegas area and am really enjoying using this podcast to get to know my new city. The hosts have great food and entertainment recommendations, as well as thorough coverage of local news stories.

3rdL ,

The Funnest Insight

I keep this one close. ALL the Vegas details are here and these hosts really keep it fun! This has easily become my go-to for getting a little intimate with my city.~Lisette

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