Beste City Cast podcasts (2023)

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City Cast Las Vegas

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The Best Ghost Towns and Haunts Near Las Vegas 23:41

2h ago23:41

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Today is the first in a three-part series on fall getaways and now that October is here, no one can tell us it’s too early to start celebrating Halloween! To get Las Vegas in the mood for Spooky Season, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Tracie Barnthouse and Megg Mueller from Travel Nevada. With ghost towns outnumbering our actual populated towns 6…

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City Cast Portland

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The Most Haunted Spots in Portland 24:54

2h ago24:54

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Now that we’re into October, it’s the season of ghosts, apparitions, and all things haunted. Today in the second installment of our Fall Getaways series, we’re talking with Doug Kenck-Crispin of the Kick Ass Oregon History podcast about supernatural phenomena and ghostly sightings in the Portland area. Plus, we have a few picks for the best Hallowe…

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City Cast Boise

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The Best Wineries To Visit This Fall 13:50

3h ago13:50

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Idaho’s wine scene is surprisingly large and a little under appreciated. So wine lover Sonnay Alvarez joins host Emma Arnold to share spots you’ve been missing out on, tips for finding the best wine in town, and why fall is the best time to visit local vineyards. Let us know your favorite winery and tasting room by sending us a voicemail or text: 2…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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SLC School District Answers Our Questions About School Closures 25:06

3h ago25:06

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The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the remainder as it faces nearly a decade of declining enrollment. As Salt Lake reels over this decision making process, host Ali Vallarta asks SLC Schools Communications Director Yándary Chatwin some of our most burning questions. L…

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City Cast Houston

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The Scariest Halloween Attractions You Need To Visit 21:10

4h ago21:10

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From haunted houses to ghost tours, Houston has a scary side waiting to be explored this fall. In part two of our Fall Getaway Guide, KHOU digital anchor Brandi Smith joins host Raheel Ramzanali to give her recommendations of the spookiest attractions you need to check out in H-Town. If you want to get in the Halloween mood, try out these spots! Wa…

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City Cast Chicago

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Restorative Justice in Schools, ‘36 Hours in Chicago,’ and Camping In Style 23:19

4h ago23:19

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Chicago schools that implemented restorative justice practices a decade ago have seen big reductions in suspensions and student arrests, a recent study from the University of Chicago found. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead producer Simone Alicea discuss how changes in CPS’ approach to discipline impacts students. They also hear your thoughts on camping…

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City Cast Madison

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What Books Are Being Challenged in Dane County 18:15

4h ago18:15

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Librarians are worried. The American Library Association has been compiling data about censorship in libraries for the past 20 years and says attempts to ban books are at an all time high. Dane County Library Service director Tracy Herold has seen it happen here. Today’s challenges look less like a demand for an outright ban from a single group, an…

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City Cast Philly

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The Best Diners Left in Philly 15:48

5h ago15:48

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South Philly’s iconic Melrose Diner was demolished last month to make way for an apartment building. The plan is to reopen a smaller version of Melrose in the same spot. But, other local landmarks haven't been so lucky, and have gone out of business or reduced their hours as dining habits and the city change. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Philadelphi…

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City Cast DC

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Dismissed Harassment Complaints, New Metro Taxes, and Washington Monument Reviews 23:17

5h ago23:17

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The team discusses new details about how D.C. government handles sexual harassment complaints. Short answer: not well. Plus, D.C. is considering a new tax to save Metro’s budget, and we read out surprisingly hilarious one-star reviews of the Washington Monument. Check out these articles for more background on our three topics today: The Washington …

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Why George Soros & Andrew Yang Care About Our DA Race 12:54

5h ago12:54

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District attorney isn’t typically a sexy race, especially in Allegheny County where the same person has held the office since the late 1990s. But this year, incumbent Democrat Stephen A. Zappala has a big challenge. Not only because he already lost the party nomination in April to fellow Democrat and public defender Matt Dugan, but also because a t…

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City Cast Portland

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How to Make the Most of Portland’s Coziest Season 20:23

1d ago20:23

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In case you somehow missed last week’s rains, fall is officially here! For the next three days, we're here with some autumnal ideas to help fill your next two months with all the best fall leaf viewing, roaring outdoor fires, apple picking, hiking trails, and — yes — haunted places. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Eden Dawn, auth…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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What We Know About The Tupac Murder Arrest 16:08

1d ago16:08

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Twenty-seven years after Tupac Shakur was murdered on a Las Vegas street, a local man has been arrested in connection with the shooting. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who has long admitted being in the car from which the fatal shots were fired, was arrested in Henderson. Prosecutors say that 27 years ago he was the “on-ground, on-site commander” in a gang…

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City Cast Boise

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Boise’s Child Care Crisis Is About To Get Worse 21:48

1d ago21:48

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For many parents and guardians, finding child care in Boise has been a challenge — and it’s about to get worse. Emily Allen from Idaho Voices for Children joins host Emma Arnold to tell us why child care centers and their workers are in crisis and why our city is not as family-friendly as we like to think. Let us know if you’ve struggled finding ch…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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The Big Idea to Drain Lake Powell 22:13

20h ago22:13

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Lake Powell is a favorite summer destination for Salt Lakers, but the Colorado River water crisis is begging the question: Do we need to drain Lake Powell and decommission Glen Canyon Dam? Luke Runyon, co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the proposal and make the case for why Salt Lakers s…

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City Cast Madison

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Madison's Guide to Legal Weed 18:31

1d ago18:31

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Illinois, Michigan, and recently Minnesota have all legalized recreational cannabis. Efforts to do so in Wisconsin have gone nowhere in the state Legislature. Even so, Madison is seeing an increasing number of stores selling CBD, Delta-8 THC, and other legal cannabinoids — some of which produce the same euphoric high as the recreational weed that’s…

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City Cast Chicago

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Why is Chicago So Bad at Recycling? 22:17

1d ago22:17

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Less than 10% of Chicago’s waste is recycled, according to a recent Tribune report. Meanwhile, other cities boast rates of 70% or more. Axios’ Monica Eng has been covering the city’s waste management struggles for years. She tells host Jacoby Cochran what’s driving Chicago’s abysmal recycling rates and offers some tips for all of us to do better. W…

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City Cast Houston

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Your Guide to the Best Farms for Fall 17:57

1d ago17:57

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October is finally here and even though the weather is still kind of warm, we’re still celebrating with our Fall Getaway Guide. This three part series will focus on some unique adventures, scares, and eats around the Houston area. Today, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by HoustonMom.com co-creator Meagan Clanahan to get her recommendations for the …

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City Cast Philly

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Philly’s Police Watchdog’s Dubious Expenses 14:28

1d ago14:28

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The Citizens Police Oversight Commission was created in 2021 to be an independent oversight organization, investigating allegations of police misconduct and trying to build trust between police officers and city residents. Now, an Axios Philadelphia investigation has found that two CPOC commissioners invoiced the group for thousands in expenses tha…

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City Cast DC

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How Social Media is Propelling D.C.'s Youth Homicides 20:55

1d ago20:55

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It’s no secret that homicides are up in DC: Last week, we recorded our 200th murder of the year. But there’s more confusion about why this is happening. ProPublica's Alec MacGillis has been writing about violence in America, and one of his reports touched on an idea that hadn’t gotten much notice: that social media is propelling the carnage. Let us…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Whose Land Is Pittsburgh On? 12:36

1d ago12:36

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The Steel City loves to revel in its own history, but many of those stories are rooted in colonialism and the generations of immigration that followed. Why don’t we learn more about the Indigenous peoples who preceded them? Ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re revisiting this conversation between City Cast’s Elizabeth Kauma and Miguel Sague from…

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City Cast Portland

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Millions Cut From PBOT, Neighborhoods’ Charter Issues, and the Broadway Bike Scandal 32:27

4d ago32:27

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Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the proposed $32 million budget cut for our city’s transit system, the neighborhood associations’ issue with the new charter reform, the Broadway bike lane scandal, and what the Lloyd Center is actually doing with its massive square footage. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Strike! Strike! (Maybe.) Plus, the Fontainebleau, and Barry Manilow 29:56

4d ago29:56

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On Wednesday night, members of Culinary 226, the city’s biggest union, voted to authorize a strike. Their demands range from better wages and safety precautions, to newer ones, like protections against new technologies that could endanger jobs. The ace up their sleeve might be the major events headed to the Strip, like F1 and the Superbowl. But wil…

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City Cast Boise

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Canceled Elections, Winter Weather, and Farewell to a Boise Gem 30:42

4d ago30:42

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Host Emma Arnold is with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to sort through this week’s news. They break down canceled city council elections, chilly winter weather predictions, and the loss of beloved community member Juan “J.J.” Saldaña. Plus, Emma and Blake share how they plan to spend their weekend. Want some more Boise news? Head over to…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Bomb Threats, a Gondola Lawsuit? And an Obvious Senate Candidate 30:46

4d ago30:46

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A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about it — because we think more people should be. Plus, we break down a potentially interesting development in the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola saga as well as what’s going on with the ski …

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City Cast Houston

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Drag Ban Overturned, Oil Prices Rise, and Mayor Turner Farewell 28:09

4d ago28:09

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Mayor Sylvester Turner held his final State of the City, but what will you remember him for as the mayor? Plus, there’s a major health lawsuit going down in H-Town that could have an impact on your bills. And, oil prices are going up so are we about to feel it once again? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and med…

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City Cast Madison

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Future of Affirmative Action at UW-Madison and Mister Rogers’ Favorite Neighbor 13:30

4d ago13:30

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City Cast Madison’s Dylan Brogan and Bianca Martin round up the news this week. UW-Madison says it’s continuing diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives but is letting a student group do the talking. And Madison names a new accessible playground after the late activist Jeff Erlanger. Also mentioned on the show: 📚 Panel Discussion: Intellectual Free…

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City Cast Chicago

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Another Wrongful Conviction Suit, Chicago Needs More Midwives, and 50 Years of Hip-Hop 25:10

2d ago25:10

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Chicago has paid $178 million to resolve wrongful conviction lawsuits since 2019, according to WTTW. Now the city faces yet another suit from Lee Harris, who spent 30 years in prison for a crime he claims police officers coerced him into confessing to. The Triibe’s Tonia Hill and the new cohost of WBEZ’s The Rundown, Adora Namigadde, are here with …

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Lawsuits, Boosters & Banned Books Week 27:02

4d ago27:02

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It’s the Friday news roundup! Allegheny County leadership is at odds again — this time, over the fate of the Shuman juvenile detention facility in the East End; the new covid boosters are allegedly available, but Pittsburghers are having a lot of trouble finding them both in stock and covered by their insurers; and Banned Books Week kicks off this …

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City Cast Philly

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Police Murder Charges Dismissed, Livestreamed Looting & T-Swift Swaps Kelces 20:54

4d ago20:54

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It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about a municipal judge’s decision to dismiss murder charges against former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial, less than two months after he shot and killed 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry. We’ll also get into how social media fueled looting at local liquor stores and retail shops this week, as well as why…

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City Cast DC

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Skyrocketing Homicides, Shutdown Guide for D.C., and McDonald’s Mumbo Sauce 23:39

4d ago23:39

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DC passed a grim homicide milestone this week — 200 murders before October, for the first time since 1997. Plus, we’re on the cusp of a government shutdown in a city where 25% of the jobs are for Uncle Sam. But it’s not all heavy duty: McDonalds is about to start serving Mumbo Sauce, and we have some thoughts. We mentioned a few other episodes you …

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City Cast Portland

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How Oregon Will Turn $200 Million Into Housing 19:31

5d ago19:31

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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with someone who is working to fix Oregon’s massive housing shortfall. Andrea Bell is the executive director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state agency in charge of funding affordable housing projects for Oregon. She’s going to tell us how the Legislature’s $200 million housing package actu…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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Why Our Local Comedy Scene is Having a Moment 21:30

5d ago21:30

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It’s not hard to find comedy in Vegas — if you’re willing to pay for it. There’s always some big-name comic whose face is plastered on a casino marquee. But what about our local comedy scene? Where can locals go for laughs without paying for pricey tickets? Today, host Dayvid Figler talks with comedy journalist Julie Seabaugh, a former Vegas reside…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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The Juicy History Behind City Creek Mall 16:36

5d ago16:36

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Need to return something at City Creek? Don’t do it this weekend! Downtown will be crowded for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference. Architectural designer CJ Hellige tells host Ali Vallarta about the storied history of City Creek, and how Salt Lake City is still reckoning with its future over one sky bridge. This epi…

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City Cast Boise

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12 Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do 19:18

5d ago19:18

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From legal advice to helping start your garden, Boise’s public libraries are so much more than a place to borrow books. Library Branch Manager Huda Shaltry is here to help you unlock the full power of your library card, plus she tells host Emma Arnold why the Boise Comic Arts Festival coming up this weekend is a can’t miss. Want some more Boise int…

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City Cast Madison

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5 Local Apple Orchards Worth Visiting 🍎 24:35

5d ago24:35

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In the final installment of how to make the most of fall in southern Wisconsin, Cap Times Food Editor Lindsay Christians shares her reporting on local apple orchards. She provides her picks for where to get apples for pies, where to pick-your-own, and which varieties you gotta try. Who knew you could pickle apples?! Join us every Thursday as we exp…

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City Cast Houston

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We Answer Stupid Questions About Houston 26:06

5d ago26:06

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It’s Ask a Stupid Question Day and we’re celebrating as a team by answering stupid questions about Houston. From why we call it a feeder to learning how to square dance, host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston editor Brooke Lewis to answer these pressing stupid questions! Looking for…

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City Cast Chicago

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Why Fall Is Still Camping (and Glamping) Season 23:55

5d ago23:55

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It’s the final day of our Fall Getaway Guide. This week we’ve pitched road trips in every direction and autumnal stops off the Metra. But it wouldn’t be a fall trip without some time in nature, so we’re talking camping, glamping, and hitting the hiking trails. We are joined by Chevy Linear and Kam Stanton, the couple behind the popular TikTok accou…

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City Cast Philly

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SEPTA's Bus Revolution Is Coming 16:32

5d ago16:32

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For the first time in 60 years, SEPTA is overhauling its bus routes. The final plan, which took six years to make, is known as the "Bus Revolution." Some routes are getting faster, some shorter, and others are getting axed altogether. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how the…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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Our Getaway Guide for Pittsburgh Beer Lovers 17:54

5d ago17:54

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Maybe you like IPAs or lagers. Maybe a seasonal or sour is more your taste. Or maybe you’re just in it for the lawn games. Trace Brewing’s Aadam Soorma is here to share his favorite breweries for fall, including spots to watch a game, take a hike, pet some pigs, and of course — have a great-tasting bevvie alongside it all. This is the third in a th…

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City Cast DC

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D.C. Fashion is Making Waves 20:59

5d ago20:59

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D.C. is not always known as a fashionable city. But as you’ll see this weekend, at D.C.’s fashion week events, that doesn’t mean there aren’t stylish people making waves here, through new clothing lines and creative accessorizing. Digital creator Libby Rasmussen was recently named one of Washington D.C.’s most fashionable people. She explains the c…

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City Cast Las Vegas

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The Best Places to View The Sphere 20:49

6d ago20:49

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The newest (and brightest) addition to our skyline, The Sphere at The Venetian Resort, is truly a Las Vegas spectacle to behold. For those who didn’t snag tickets to U2’s first residency show this weekend, you aren’t iced out of the experience. The nightly light show on the outside featuring huge images like a realistic eye, a jack-o-lantern, and e…

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City Cast Portland

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What’s Next for Portland’s Iconic Doug Fir Lounge 17:48

6d ago17:48

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After nearly 20 years of shows on East Burnside, the iconic music venue the Doug Fir Lounge will be shutting down at the end of this week. It will be reopening early next year in the space once occupied by the now-shuttered late-night restaurant Le Bistro Montage, but it’s still the end of an era. So today on City Cast Portland we’re talking with A…

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City Cast Salt Lake

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Apples, Ghosts, and Salmon: Seasonal Alternatives to Leaf Peeping 20:19

6d ago20:19

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If staring down colorful trees is not your idea of a good time, fear not! Autumn in Utah has so much more to offer than changing leaves. In the final installment of our Fall Getaway Guide, newsletter editor Terina Ria gives host Ali Vallarta tips for making the most of your weekends this season, whether you’re in the mood to pick apples, tour haunt…

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City Cast Boise

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Celebrate Fall at These Nearby Farms 15:18

6d ago15:18

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Grab your favorite local PSL: We’re driving to the farm for the third and final installment of our fall getaway series. From Boise newsletter writer Marissa Lovell is here with Emma to share her insider tips to the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking. Plus, why being “basic” this fall is a compliment. Check out this chart for what’s …

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City Cast Madison

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Get Lost in Wisconsin's Wildest Corn Maze 🌽 20:58

6d ago20:58

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It’s day two of our three-part series on how to make the most of fall in southern Wisconsin. On Tuesday’s episode, we gave you recommendations for majestic fall drives. On Thursday, we’ll give you the scoop on local apple orchards you can visit around Madison. But today, we’re getting lost. We’re catching up with Angie Treinen, co-owner and maze de…

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City Cast Houston

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Your Guide to Houston’s Best Burgers 26:21

6d ago26:21

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Everyone has their favorite burger in Houston, but it’s time to expand that list! Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Nick Scurfield, co-founder of Trill Burgers and president of the Scurfield Group PR Firm, to get his top picks of burgers in H-Town you need to try now! The Q Stack at Q’s Deli Spicy Greek Burger at Tornado Burger Shake Shack in Ri…

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City Cast Chicago

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Hop Aboard Metra for Quick, Cheap Fall Day Trips 19:02

6d ago19:02

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We’re back with the second day of our Fall Getaway Guide. Yesterday we gave you all the tips and tricks for the best road trips near Chicagoland, but you don’t need a car to have some fall fun! That’s right, we’re talking about one of Chicago’s most underrated getaway options: day trips on the train! Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Allison Yates, …

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City Cast DC

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The Best Local Wines and Where to Get Them 18:41

6d ago18:41

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It’s the last installment of our fall guide, and we’re talking wineries and vineyards. You might not realize the DMV is a place that grows award-winning wine, but Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post is here to tell us which we should try for ourselves. Let us know what you think of the newscast at the end of our episodes with this short, multiple-…

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City Cast Philly

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Philly’s Controversial New School Shooter Training 10:05

6d ago10:05

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For years, active shooter drills in Philly schools taught students and teachers to barricade themselves in classrooms. Now, the School District of Philadelphia is implementing a new training known as ALICE - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The idea is to give students and their teachers more ways to respond under pressure. But one o…

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City Cast Pittsburgh

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It’s Scare Season! Where to Go for the Best Fall Frights 21:09

6d ago21:09

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The nights are longer and there’s a chill in the air… it’s almost Halloween! And that means scare season for local haunt actors Stacey Federoff and Dave Archer. They’re sharing their love of the holiday, which area haunts are worth a day trip from Pittsburgh, and how you and your friends can safely (and creepily?!) experience the frights and deligh…

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