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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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Who Wins Summer in the USA? Las Vegas Makes Its Case
May 21, 2026
City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Las Vegas host Jesse Merrick, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a…
Vegas Goes All in on K-Pop and Korean Culture
May 20, 2026
Las Vegas has quietly emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs for Korean culture — and starting today, K-pop juggernaut BTS is putting that status to the test with a city takeover for…
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Another 10 Years of Formula 1 in Vegas? Plus, Destructive Winds and a Report Card on All-Inclusive Hotel Deals
May 19, 2026
Formula 1 could be calling Las Vegas home through 2037, but is a decade-long commitment actually good for locals and small businesses? Plus, 69-mph winds knocked out power across the valley and…
Does Las Vegas Need a Second Arts District?
May 18, 2026
The Arts District is thriving — maybe too much. Parking headaches, noise complaints and a valley that keeps growing have us asking: does Las Vegas need a second arts hub? Host Jesse Merrick…
'Your City Could Be Better': Do DC’s Hated Traffic Cameras Really Make the City Safer? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
May 17, 2026
Would Las Vegas be safer if there were more automated traffic cameras? In 2025, Washington, DC, brought in nearly $270 million from more than 500 automated traffic enforcement cameras — including a…
A Grocery Store Shooting Stuns the City, a Gas Tax Holiday for No One, and Vegas Spends $25K on Influencers
May 15, 2026
The suburban southeast of Las Vegas was stunned early this week after a gunman shot and killed his ex-wife and her husband at an area grocery store before being subdued by bystanders. Nevada Current…
Drug Use at EDC and What's Being Done to Solve It
May 14, 2026
Thousands upon thousands of lightly-dressed partiers will descend on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for EDC. But as they head to a weekend of debauchery and – for many, substance use –…
Grassroots Gubernatorial Candidate Alexis Hill’s Vision for Nevada
May 13, 2026
Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill is running for Nevada governor as a self-described grassroots candidate challenging the Democratic establishments. She tells host Jesse Merrick her proposals…
Teens Shut Down Foodie Fest, an Immersive Filipino Feast, and Is Vegas Good For Jobseekers?
May 12, 2026
Teens shut down the Great American Foodie Fest after brawls forced organizers to close early for the first time in 14 years — so what went wrong and how should Vegas rethink event design? Plus, Las…
2025 Was an Awful Year for the Strip. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
May 11, 2026
Last year, the Las Vegas Strip had its worst tourism year since the pandemic, with a visitation falloff supercharged by steep declines in international tourism. Still, some of the Strip’s biggest…
'Your City Could Be Better': Philly's Bold Nightlife Experiment — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
May 10, 2026
Las Vegans, would your city be better if the bars stayed open later? This summer, Philadelphia is anticipating a record-breaking number of tourists coming to town for World Cup games and…
Sinking Homes in Lake Las Vegas, a Plan to Boost Summer Tourism, and the Huntridge Theater's Hail Mary
May 08, 2026
Nearly 90 homes in Lake Las Vegas are sinking — raising big questions about whether the development was a mistake and if builders are prioritizing quantity over quality. Plus, international tourism…
What Life Is Really Like In the Tunnels Under Las Vegas
May 07, 2026
Homelessness can feel like an insurmountable problem — one so big it drowns out the people actually solving it. Brent Nowak, engagement liaison for the Shine a Light Foundation, joins us to pull back…
Nevada's Primary is Messy: What Las Vegas Voters Need to Know
May 06, 2026
With the June 9th primary election fast approaching, host Jesse Merrick and creative producer Jacob Solis break down everything you need to know before casting your ballot. They cover a Clark County…
How Wild West Was Las Vegas, Really?
May 05, 2026
Helldorado Days is back and with it comes the annual parade through Downtown Las Vegas celebrating the city’s Western roots. But how deep do those roots actually go? Turns out, Las Vegas’s…
Is Clark County's Death Penalty Just a Bluff?
May 04, 2026
Last month, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson sought death warrants for three convicted murderers – once again thrusting a spotlight on capital punishment in a state that hasn’t executed a…
Vegas Hands Over the Monorail to Elon Musk. Plus, the Reality of Rent Prices and Red Rock Gets More Accessible
May 01, 2026
A big shakeup is coming to the Strip as plans emerge to transform the struggling Las Vegas Monorail into part of Elon Musk’s Loop system. Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Spotlight Poetry founder Elle…
Your Guide to May 2026 in Las Vegas
Apr 30, 2026
Consider May in Las Vegas a kind of pre-game for summer – the pools are open, the sun is out and the heat hasn’t forced us to seek the nearest AC (yet). What better time to take advantage of great…
How a 1970s Bingo Hall Led to a Big, Bold Tribal Casino on the Strip
Apr 29, 2026
That gigantic guitar rising on the Strip is the latest milestone in the growing story of tribal casinos in Las Vegas. The Hard Rock Hotel, soon to replace the former Mirage, is owned by the Seminole…
Don’t California My … Vegas? Plus, a WrestleMania Misfire and a K-Pop Takeover
Apr 28, 2026
In her annual State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Shelly Berkely vowed not to let the city become “another San Francisco or Los Angeles” on the issue of homelessness. But what does that even…
Federal Regulators Cut Lake Mead Water. Can Vegas Handle It?
Apr 27, 2026
Last week, facing one of the worst snowpacks on record, federal water regulators took an emergency step that would divert huge amounts of water to Lake Powell. The move will preserve the reservoir’s…
'Your City Could Be Better': Meet Nashville's Rogue Bench Builders — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Apr 26, 2026
Are DIY urban projects the key to improving the infrastructure in cities like Las Vegas? The grassroots group To Nashville, With Love has built and installed 60 benches at bus stops around Nashville…
Airfare Squeezes Tourism, Another Arena Enters the Chat, and Why Young Nevadans Stay Home
Apr 24, 2026
Airfare is climbing fast as jet fuel costs surge, and higher ticket prices could squeeze tourism to Las Vegas, especially for international visitors and budget travelers. We also dig into lingering…
Can the Summerlin North Dining Scene Compete with the Strip?
Apr 23, 2026
For years, Summerlin North has been something of a dining no-man’s land. But with burgeoning hotel food halls and fresh new spots at Tivoli Village and Boca Park, is the neighborhood finally a…
The Henderson City Council Race Everyone Is Watching
Apr 22, 2026
Henderson’s Ward 3 City Council race is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic contests in Southern Nevada, with a three-way primary fueled by personal feuds, a recording scandal, and deep divides…
DA Ignores Vacated Conviction, Roblox Pays $12 Million for Kids' Safety, and MGM Kills Iconic Buffet
Apr 21, 2026
A judge vacated Rickie Slaughter’s conviction, but he remains behind bars as the DA weighs a retrial, raising big questions about power and accountability. Nevada’s $12 million settlement with Roblox…
How Did So Many Palm Trees End Up in the Desert?
Apr 20, 2026
With 4/20 and Earth Day landing in the same week, City Cast Las Vegas revisits a lively conversation about the valley’s most polarizing plants, palm trees. Nevada Plants master arborist Lisa Ortega…
'Your City Could Be Better': Why Seattle Gives Every Voter $100 — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Apr 19, 2026
Could public financing get more Las Vegans involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouchers to every voter to donate to the candidate of their choice…
Arts District Landlord Sues Own Tenant, the Reality of Taxing Tips, and an NBA Arena ... For Locals?
Apr 17, 2026
An Arts District dispute over patio concerts got louder this week, as a landlord is now suing his own tenant in an effort to quiet early-evening concerts. It comes after noise complaints from a…
Is the Food at Vegas Strip Clubs Actually ... Good?
Apr 16, 2026
Strip clubs promise spectacle, but in Las Vegas they also promise a full menu, from late-night nachos to white-tablecloth steaks. Food writer and hedonist Gemini Stevens breaks down where the city’s…