Episodes

  • What It Actually Takes to Revitalize the Historic Westside

    What It Actually Takes to Revitalize the Historic Westside
    Jul 6 2026
    The Historic Westside has one of the most significant cultural legacies in Las Vegas, but decades of inconsistent development have left the neighborhood lagging behind while attention and investment flowed elsewhere. That may finally be changing. Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong to dig into what officials are doing to revitalize the area, what has made progress so difficult and what success actually looks like for one of Vegas' most historically important neighborhoods. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, July 6th episode: Neon Museum 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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    27 mins
  • 'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

    'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
    Jul 3 2026
    See if your Las Vegas knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: Trivia Mafia website and locations Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura 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.
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    25 mins
  • Casino Shooting Plot Foiled? Plus, the Battle to Beat the Heat and New Praise for Vegas

    Casino Shooting Plot Foiled? Plus, the Battle to Beat the Heat and New Praise for Vegas
    Jul 2 2026
    Thanks to local authorities, a potential mass shooting was stopped over the weekend at a locals casino in Henderson. The City Cast crew dives into the measures local authorities are taking to protect us from potential threats. Plus, Yvette Fernandez of NPR's Mountain West News Bureau helps us understand how officials across the Mountain West are banding together to improve extreme heat response protocols. Along with Fernandez, Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and host Jesse Merrick also dissect how — and why — Las Vegas was recently named the seventh-best city in the country. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, July 2nd episode: Neon Museum 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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    33 mins
  • Your Guide to July 2026 in Las Vegas

    Your Guide to July 2026 in Las Vegas
    Jul 1 2026
    Looking to beat the heat or catch some fireworks? The City Cast Las Vegas team has you covered, with not only the best nearby road trips that’ll get you out of the blistering sun, but the best ways to take advantage of some Independence Day deals. Plus, we cover all the best experiences, meals and hidden gems that’ll make the most of July, from burgers to Michelin dining to hiking to outdoor theaters. And most importantly, it (almost) all has free parking, too. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, July 1st episode: Neon Museum 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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    32 mins
  • Is Nellis Air Force Base Rebranding? Plus, Air Travel Sputters and a Spicy List of Top Restaurants

    Is Nellis Air Force Base Rebranding? Plus, Air Travel Sputters and a Spicy List of Top Restaurants
    Jun 30 2026
    Nellis Air Force Base – long a fixture at the north end of the Las Vegas Valley – updated its online name this week … kind of. The shift has drawn strong reactions from locals, but as the Pentagon has pushed hard for a “warrior” rebrand, how much does the change matter? Plus, the team digs into the fallout for Las Vegas flyers after Spirit Airlines’ abrupt closure, and the many snubs (and deserved plaudits) from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s latest Top 100 Vegas restaurants list. Executive producer Layla Muhammad is joined by writer, filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris and creative producer Jacob Solis. 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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    33 mins
  • Our Favorite Locals Casinos as a Vegas Icon Turns 50

    Our Favorite Locals Casinos as a Vegas Icon Turns 50
    Jun 29 2026
    Station Casinos is celebrating 50 years of serving locals, and we're marking the occasion by revisiting one of our favorite conversations. Sarah Lohman sits down with Dayvid Figler and Heather Collins of @raisedinvegas to break down the best local casinos in the valley — from Durango to Green Valley Ranch — plus the best deals, free perks, and a tip that could score you a room upgrade for just twenty bucks. 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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    25 mins
  • 'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

    'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
    Jun 28 2026
    Just how good are the sidewalks in Las Vegas? The state of a city’s sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestrian safety is just the beginning. In Denver, voters approved a new fee a few years ago to fund much-needed sidewalk repairs, and after a lot of back-and-forth, those repairs are finally underway. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about what drove this initiative, how it’s going, and who’s paying for it. And speaking of sidewalks, do bikes, scooters, and people playing music belong on public sidewalks? 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.
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    27 mins
  • Zion Murder Case Shocker, a Billion-Dollar Parks Crisis, and Zillow Boss Embraces Vegas Real Estate

    Zion Murder Case Shocker, a Billion-Dollar Parks Crisis, and Zillow Boss Embraces Vegas Real Estate
    Jun 26 2026
    A Las Vegas youth pastor accused of murdering his wife on a Utah hiking trail nearly 20 years ago died in custody before his case reached trial. Executive producer Layla Muhammad fills in for host Jesse Merrick, joined by Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and creative producer Jacob Solis. They cover that stunning development, Nevada's billion-dollar public lands maintenance backlog, and what Zillow co-founder Rich Barton's relocation to Las Vegas reveals about the local housing market. Plus, in a member-only segment, should Nevada further restrict A.I.? 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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    33 mins