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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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- Today31 min
Can Las Vegas Fix Its Overcrowded Pet Shelters? Plus, Anger Towards NV Energy and Saving Downtown History
Even as the Las Vegas Valley’s largest nonprofit animal shelter has routinely dealt with overcrowding, Henderson’s shelter recently reported a live release of 91 percent so far this year. So what’s making the difference – and can the rest of the city replicate that success? Yvette Fernandez, Regional Reporter in the Mountain West News Bureau for Nevada Public Radio, and executive producer Layla Muhammad join host Jesse Merrick to find out. Plus, the team discusses why NV Energy executives are drawing protests amid surging energy costs, and whether new life for a downtown motel could spell the start of a wider revitalization. Then, in our member’s only bonus segment, we break down the best advice for what to do – and what not to do – when you’re moving to Las Vegas. 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.
- Yesterday25 min
Why Hackers Love to Target Vegas Casinos
Station Casinos belatedly acknowledged a cybersecurity breach this week – almost three months after the hack allegedly happened in March. It’s the latest high-profile cybersecurity incident for Las Vegas casino giants, though so far less serious than the ransomware attacks that forced a payout from Caesars and hobbled MGM Resorts in 2023. Even so, Stations is now the subject of a class action lawsuit over the breach and we’re left asking: Are Las Vegas casinos doing enough to protect their customers’ data? Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Greg Moody, director of UNLV’s cybersecurity program, to find out. Are you a local business owner and need help? Check out UNLV’s Cyber Clinic. 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.
- 2 days ago30 min
Horse Stabbing at South Point, Another Billionaire Eyes the Strip, and the A's Visit Vegas
Las Vegas’ rodeo community was left reeling this week after a teenager competing in a barrel race at the South Point allegedly stabbed three of her competitors’ horses with a pocket knife. The horses are expected to recover, and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office is now seeking to try the teen as an adult on animal cruelty charges. But what will justice look like and why has the case captured the city’s attention? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by creative producer Jacob Solis to find out. Plus, we dig into what billionaire Barry Diller’s push to buy MGM Resorts could mean for the Strip, and if the A’s are finally starting to woo locals ahead of their 2028 Vegas debut. 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.
- 3 days ago24 min
Will Las Vegas Ever Accept Traffic Cameras?
Last month, the City of Las Vegas unanimously approved a new traffic camera program that’s not about speeding tickets – but collecting traffic data. It’s in the hopes of improving street safety and won’t be used by police, city leaders say, but also comes after local police leaders have tried (and failed) to install wide dragnets of red light cameras across the city over the past few years. So what gives? Today, we revisit a conversation between Dayvid Figler and Erin Breen, director of UNLV’s Road Equity Alliance Project, to dig deep on not just why so many drivers hate these cameras, but why so many city leaders love them. 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.
- 4 days ago31 min
Your Guide to June 2026 in Las Vegas
School’s out and the thermometer’s creeping higher, which can only mean it’s June in Las Vegas. That’s why we have the tips, tricks and recommendations to get the most from the comfort of the glorious air-conditioned indoors – from Restaurant Week deals at top dining spots to a daredevil museum to hypnosis (yes, hypnosis!). And where we can, we make sure you can find free parking, too. Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelreiss. For even more tips on how to make the most out of June in Las Vegas, make sure to sign up for our newsletter. 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. 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.
- 5 days ago31 min
'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries Meet Community Needs — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Where would Las Vegas be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions offer residents. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran about how Chicago’s libraries have evolved to meet community needs, from opening a food pantry inside a branch to turning student IDs into automatic library cards — and how they could be even better. Plus, are the Chicago Bears still the Chicago Bears if they move to Indiana? 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.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Will the Caesars Sale Change the Strip? Plus, the BTS Ripple Effect and a Historic Golden Knights Playoff Run
After months of speculation, Houston-based billionaire Tillman Fertitta announced Thursday that his company would buy Caesars Entertainment in a deal worth $17.6 billion. It’s the second Caesars sale in just six eight years – but will it change the complexion of the Las Vegas Strip? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director at the Beverly Theater, and Executive Producer Layla Muhammad to break it all down. Plus, the team discusses the wide-reaching ripple effects of BTS’s Las Vegas takeover, and whether or not Vegas Golden Knights fill-in coach John Tortorella deserves an apology from … basically everyone after the Knights punched their third ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals in just nine years. Plus, in our members-only bonus segment, we look at why Las Vegas’ tax revenues are riding high – and why that hasn’t translated for the people who actually live here. If you enjoyed this interview with IS LUXURY's, Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Hollly Erker learn more here. 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.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
Your Friends Are Coming To Vegas. Now What?
We’ve all been there. Your friend, your uncle, your friend’s cousin’s uncle – they’re coming to Las Vegas and they need a local’s opinion on where they should go to get the full Las Vegas experience. Well fear not, the City Cast Las Vegas team has you covered, as we discuss not just the tourist traps that are actually worth it and the restaurants you can’t miss, but the hidden gems that are only going to come from someone in the know. 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.
About City Cast Las Vegas
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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