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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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Dolly Parton's Literary Legacy, a Vegas Apartment Shortage, and Good News Friday
Aug 28, 2026
Nevada's low literacy rates among the valley's youth are always a hot-button issue as it relates to our education system as a whole, and while we were looking back at Dolly Parton's legacy, we found…
Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Nevada's Outdoors, CCSD Using Flock Cameras, and Our Favorite Pastries in Las Vegas
Aug 27, 2026
Trump's budget cuts to the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service are threatening Southern Nevada's $24 billion outdoor recreation economy, so we break down…
Nevada Sues Feds Over Water Cuts, New Life for Water Street, and Does It Actually Suck To Live in Nevada?
Aug 26, 2026
Nevada just filed the first lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Colorado River plan that could cut the state's already tiny water allocation by up to 71%. We break down why these cuts…
Unraveling the Hope for Prisoners Scandal, Raiders Ask for $75 Million, and Remembering the Riviera
Aug 25, 2026
The founder of Hope for Prisoners is now facing nine felonies and 11 gross misdemeanors, including sexual assault charges alleging he used his position to prey on incarcerated women at Nevada…
Why a Confession May Not Be Enough In the Tupac Murder Trial
Aug 24, 2026
Thirty years after Tupac Shakur was shot and killed on the Las Vegas Strip, the trial of the man accused of orchestrating his murder is finally underway. Duane "Keffe D" Davis essentially talked…
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Aug 23, 2026
How often are you out in nature in Las Vegas? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true…
Lawmakers Silent on Energy Rate Change, Nevada's Illegal U.S. Attorney, and Good News Friday
Aug 21, 2026
NV Energy's controversial daily demand charge is set to go into effect Jan. 1, and when state lawmakers had a chance to advance a bill to stop it, seven colleagues responded with complete silence…
Is Amazon Shredding Rare Books in Las Vegas? Plus, Fire Devastates the Arts District and What's Next for Cirque on the Strip
Aug 20, 2026
A fire tore through two beloved Arts District businesses this week. We dig into what Raw Remedies and Analog Dope mean to the Arts District and how you can help them get back on their feet. Then, we…
Everything Worth Stopping for on the Drive from Vegas to L.A.
Aug 19, 2026
Most Las Vegans know the drive to Los Angeles all too well, whether you're escaping the heat, visiting family or just craving the ocean. But how many times have you actually paid attention to your…
Are Nevada's Red Flag Laws Doing Enough for Gun Safety?
Aug 18, 2026
Las Vegas has already seen more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than it did in all of 2025, and two high-profile incidents in the past two weeks have renewed the conversation about gun laws in…
How Social Media is Changing the Way Las Vegas Eats
Aug 17, 2026
Las Vegas has one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the country, and social media has played a massive role in shaping how tourists and locals interact with it. Host Jesse Merrick sits down with…
‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Aug 16, 2026
What will Las Vegas do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in…
Viral Cinnamon Roll Baker vs. Clark County, Henderson Loses NICU and Vegas Hotel Caught Catfishing Guests
Aug 14, 2026
A Las Vegas baker went viral for her cinnamon rolls, then got shut down by Clark County for letting customers pick up orders at her front door. Now she's fighting back with a petition that's raising…
Youth Mental Health in Crisis, Nevada's Nuclear Future and Can Salad Make a Comeback?
Aug 13, 2026
Nevada ranks dead last in the nation for youth mental health access. We break down why Southern Nevada's kids are struggling to find care and what needs to change. Then, Nevada's decades-long fight…
Does Clark County Have Its Legislative Priorities Straight? Plus, Food Insecurity in Las Vegas Gets Worse
Aug 12, 2026
Clark County is gearing up for the 2027 legislative session with four priorities, but do these proposals reflect what Southern Nevada actually needs right now? Then, we break down why Las Vegas has…
Is Construction Killing the Arts District? Plus, the Tupac Murder Trial Begins and Searchlight's Underrated Library
Aug 11, 2026
Construction on Charleston Boulevard is crushing businesses in the Arts District, and the parking situation isn't helping either. So what does all of this mean for one of Las Vegas' most exciting and…
The Best Japanese Restaurants for Every Price Point in Las Vegas
Aug 10, 2026
The inaugural Southwest Michelin Guide drops later this month, and Las Vegas foodies are waiting with bated breath to see which local spots make the cut. Japanese cuisine may be one of the city's…
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Naked Neighbors, Unwelcome Pets, and Other City Life Dilemmas — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Aug 07, 2026
As much as you love Las Vegas, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have complaints, questions, and quandaries. On today’s very first…
Can Lombardo Fix Nevada's Affordability Problem? Plus, Airbnb Crackdowns and Chinatown Hot Spots
Aug 06, 2026
Gov. Joe Lombardo says he can't control Nevada's affordability crisis, but is that actually true, or is he ducking responsibility? Then, Clark County commissioners are considering an ordinance that…
Metro Defends Flock Cameras, Nevada Faces Steep Water Cuts, and Can Mendoza Save the Raiders?
Aug 05, 2026
Las Vegas Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill is defending the department's use of license plate reader cameras across the valley, even as a nationwide backlash grows and civil liberties groups call the…
Trump Returns to Vegas, the Consequences of School Choice, and Our Latest Vegas Fixations
Aug 04, 2026
President Trump is heading back to Las Vegas to promote his "no tax on tips" policy, but did it actually make a difference for the service workers it was designed to help? Then, Clark County School…
A Mid-Year Review of Vegas' Best New Restaurants
Aug 03, 2026
The local dining scene in Las Vegas continues to explode, so what are some of the best new restaurants that opened in 2026? Host Jesse Merrick and newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess break down the…
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Aug 02, 2026
Do you know how zoning laws affect Las Vegas’ housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall buildings downtown, even…
The Hottest Weekend of the Year, Data Center Battles, and Good News Friday
Jul 31, 2026
Las Vegas is bracing for temperatures up to 117 degrees this weekend, and with nearly 30 heat-related deaths already recorded in Clark County this year, the valley's approach to extreme heat is under…
Your Guide to August 2026 in Las Vegas
Jul 30, 2026
August is here, and as the mercury keeps rising, we're kicking off our monthly guide with the best tips to beat the record-breaking heat headed our way this weekend. Then, "Keep It Local" writer…
A Vegas Loop Station at the Airport? Plus, Protecting DACA Recipients, and Buying the Runnin' Rebels
Jul 29, 2026
Talks are underway to extend the Vegas Loop tunnel system directly into Harry Reid International Airport, so would that finally make the Vegas Loop worth it? Then, Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto…
Population Growth Slows, Nevada Snubbed in 2028 Election, and Underrated Outdoor Spaces
Jul 28, 2026
Clark County's population growth is slowing dramatically; a new UNLV forecast projects the county won't hit 3 million residents until 2055, a full decade later than previously predicted. So what does…
What Should Be the Official Cocktail of Las Vegas?
Jul 27, 2026
Nevada Humanities is hosting a free screening of "Piconland" this Wednesday at the West Las Vegas Library. The documentary explores the history and cultural significance of Nevada's official state…
‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting People To Volunteer — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Jul 26, 2026
It’s not a given that every Las Vegan will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional incentives could be the…
Why Homeless Numbers Are Up, a Tied Governor's Race, and Good News Friday
Jul 24, 2026
Nearly 9,000 people were experiencing homelessness in Clark County in January, a 12% jump since 2024, and the numbers raise real questions about whether Southern Nevada's investments to combat…