Where does the Las Vegas Jewish community go to wind down the high holidays and fill up for the coming ones? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman—also an award-winning food historian who has worked closely with the New York Jewish food scene—go into a brief history of Jewish food in Las Vegas, the little things Dayvid and Sarah look for when they walk into a Jewish deli, and where Dayvid’s mother would have liked to go in town to sit down for a bowl of matzo ball soup. We didn’t get into bage...
Oct 10, 2024•24 min
Harry Reid International Airport has just released conceptual plans for a significant expansion and major improvements to its terminals and roadways. The goal is to enhance overused roadways and provide long-overdue updates to the aging Terminal 1. How might Las Vegas travel look different in the future? What does this expansion mean for the proposed second airport? And will our chaotic rideshare system improve?! Director of Aviation Rosemary Vassiliadis joins co-host Dayvid Figler to answer tho...
Oct 09, 2024•26 min
Michele Fiore’s trial has drawn significant attention, which is not surprising—the over-the-top political personality has been attracting national headlines since her first election win in 2012. So what happens now that a federal jury has convicted her of wire fraud? Is her political career over? Host Dayvid Figler talks with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Katelyn Newberg about Fiore’s speedy trial and guilty verdict, who showed up to testify, and the sentencing she might face. Among those no...
Oct 08, 2024•22 min
The surprise exit of UNLV’s star quarterback Matt Sluka begs the question: did Sluka leave his team in the lurch, or did UNLV not make good on its promises? Sarah Lohman talks to sports columnist Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the fallout from the $100K scandal, how this might have a local impact, and the complications around paying college athletes. More of Adam Hill’s coverage of the Sluka scandal in the Review-Journal . Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instag...
Oct 07, 2024•21 min
In this week’s roundup, Harry Reid International’s Terminal 1 has been showing its age for a while. We talk makeover-and-expansion plans and how it may make an anticipated second airport irrelevant. Then, the County announced a desire to arrest people experiencing homelessness in public areas. With the unhoused population definitely growing, we debate this approach. Finally, an anonymous artist suspended a 43-foot tall, naked Donald Trump from a crane off the I-15 and people lost their damn mind...
Oct 04, 2024•32 min
Did you know that Las Vegas has such a significant Hawaiian population that it's often referred to as the "9th Island"? While some people take issue with this nickname, establishments like the California Hotel and Casino have embraced it, actively marketing to Hawaiians moving to the area. But what makes Las Vegas such an appealing destination for them? In today’s podcast, co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Kalani Heu, the President of the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club. Together, they explore the...
Oct 03, 2024•23 min
Prepare to bid farewell to the Tropicana as it comes down with nearly 2,200 pounds of explosives at 2:30 am on Wednesday, October 9th. If you want to witness a part of Vegas tradition, we’ve got all the details on how to see the longtime casino implode to make way for a baseball stadium (maybe?). Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess and TheList.Vegas founder Andrew Kiraly to discuss the Tropicana’s spectacular end, why Las Vegas loves implosions, and a look bac...
Oct 02, 2024•22 min
While the rest of the nation celebrates Pride Month in June, Las Vegas stands out by hosting its own LGBTQIA+ Pride festivities in October, taking full advantage of our beautiful weather. Planning an event in Las Vegas can be daunting, especially with high expectations and comparisons to other major cities. However, organizer Brady McGill embraces this challenge, focusing on the heart of our local community. In a conversation with co-host Sarah Lohman, Brady shares what attendees can look forwar...
Oct 01, 2024•20 min
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you , with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Las Vegas community. There’s a lot to celebrate about October in Las Vegas, perfect weather, tons of festivals, seasonal food specials, and of course, Nevada’s birthday! So to gear up for another month in the valley, we are bringing you our guide to October in Las Vegas. From the best outdoor activities to an inside look at the best community festivals and celebrati...
Sep 30, 2024•28 min
It’s been a scandalous week in Las Vegas, and we are here to break it all down in our weekly news roundup. First, UNLV’s starting quarterback quits over social media amid a winning streak. The student-athlete claims he was promised $100,000 for transferring but was never paid. Next, the first two votes have been cast in Nevada for the next president thanks to a new absentee ballot system, but not without criticism over election security. Lastly, the Neon City Festival drops headliner Macklemore ...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min
Foraging tends to freak out city types, but Southern Nevada is home to a cornucopia of natural desert delights. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to our own Sarah Lohman, who happens to be an award-winning food historian and passionate forager. We talk about what it means to “eat wild,” breaking down where and when to forage in the greater Las Vegas area, what’s on the natural menu this fall, and what’s safe to put in your mouth. Don’t miss Sarah’s guide to foraging honey mesquite and making pancakes ...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min
In the last few weeks, the Biden administration and the Bureau of Land Management came out with their long-awaited Western Solar Plan , an ambitious project to open up 31 million acres of federal land for much-needed solar energy projects, 12 million of which would be in Nevada. But nearby Nye County, home of many of those proposed sites, isn’t too happy about it. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Mason Voehl, executive director of the Amargosa Conservancy in Nye County, who just penned an...
Sep 25, 2024•23 min
What if a “Made in Nevada” logo appeared at the end of your favorite TV shows and movies? If the proponents of two film tax credit bills have their way, Nevada will massively expand the funding for production companies like Sony and Warner Bros. to build and operate huge studios right here in Las Vegas — a move they say will bring jobs and much-needed economic diversification to our city. Are they right? And why did this bill fail in the last legislative session? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with ...
Sep 24, 2024•22 min
From our Democratic senators to our Republican Governor (and most recently, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ), a tantalizing proposal to solve our affordable housing crisis has gained support across the aisle: Opening up federal public lands to build more houses. But is this really the fix? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Vinny Spotleson, the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter Executive Committee Chair, who explains why this issue has become so bipartisan, and the major problems these p...
Sep 23, 2024•24 min
We may be entering peak weather season right now, but the news in Las Vegas stays hot! For this week’s news roundup, we break down what’s up with all these fiery lithium truck crashes that are shutting down highways, local journalist Steve Sebelius putting Trump in the hot seat during an interview about the biggest issues in Southern Nevada, and why Las Vegas coffee shops deserve more respect nationally. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by City Cast Las Vegas executive producer...
Sep 20, 2024•37 min
In the last few years, it seems like every other restaurant opening in Las Vegas is a breakfast spot. With very Instagram-able themes and dishes, is our breakfast market getting over-saturated? Giselle D’souza, founder of NothingtodolvEATS , breaks down the breakfast trend in Las Vegas and shares her favorite spots, new and old, with co-host Sarah Lohman. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode: TheList.Vegas Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know on Instagram @CityCast...
Sep 19, 2024•24 min
In the latest installment of CCSD reality TV, recently-ousted School Board Trustee Katie Williams says she “actually did care” and that the move to remove her was “political.” But as the frequent tie-breaker vote on a 4-3 divided board … could she be right? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Patricia Haddad Bennett, who recently served as the director of government relations for the Clark County School District, about how this group of ostensibly non-partisan electeds gets so political, what a sch...
Sep 18, 2024•23 min
Last week, the Las Vegas planning commission approved two new neighborhoods in the Summerlin area that will include hundreds of homes. While some might be happy to hear that the new neighborhoods aren’t near Red Rock, any expansion in Las Vegas is met with apprehension . As the infamous suburb grows, we are revisiting a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with historian Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum, and City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja...
Sep 17, 2024•25 min
This November, voters will head to the polls and elect a non-Goodman mayor for the first time in 25 years. Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who is wrapping up 13 years at the helm of our city, joins co-host Dayvid Figler today to reflect on her time in office, the good and the bad: Her proudest accomplishments in addressing homelessness, economic development, and transportation; the unresolved challenges; and how a kerfuffle over Britney Spears symbolizes the ongoing tension between the city and the count...
Sep 16, 2024•28 min
Las Vegans are getting the brunt of California wildfire smoke this week as wind currents bring smoky skies into our valley — so is this our new normal? And how can we deal with it? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by thelist.Vegas creator Andrew Kiraly to discuss our worsening air quality, as well as the surprising arrest of an LVMPD officer , and what legalizing betting on elections — and more — could look like in Las Vegas. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on In...
Sep 13, 2024•36 min
September is a huge month for beer festivals in Las Vegas. While the big brands control the market nationally, locally we have a thriving craft beer scene fueled by breweries and bars supporting local makers. To help us know the ins and outs of all the beer Las Vegas has to offer, Phil Garcia from Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits joins co-host Sarah Lohman to share his favorite local beers as a beer buyer, where to find them, and what to consider when trying craft beers in Las Vegas. Mentioned i...
Sep 12, 2024•24 min
Last year, nine teens were arrested in connection with the horrific beating death of Rancho High School student Jonathan Lewis. And just last week, four of them were sent back from adult court to juvenile court as part of a plea agreement that reduces their maximum sentence. The outrage has been palpable: Social media users have called the accused adolescents “monsters,” and Lewis’s mother said the decision was “disgusting.” So should the teens have been tried as adults? What’s really going on h...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min
If fall signifies anything in Las Vegas, it's that we can finally spend extended periods of time outdoors without the fear of heat exhaustion. There are an insane amount of trails to hike in and around our city, but not all of them will give you those fall vibes you might be looking for. With the Cathedral Rock Trail still closed in Mt. Charleston, it's even harder to find fall foliage in our desert. However, Bertha Gutierrez, program director of the Conservation Lands Foundation, is an avid out...
Sep 10, 2024•23 min
Most Las Vegans know the drive to Los Angeles all too well. Whether you are escaping the heat warnings (in September?!), visiting family and friends, or wanting to touch the ocean, the 4-hour drive is almost always easier for locals than tourists going the other way. While you think you may know what lies in the desert between the two cities, there’s a lot more than meets the eye! To encourage you to make the most of your next journey, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Hey La...
Sep 09, 2024•22 min
Las Vegans are still dealing with the collective PTSD of last year’s F1 construction misery. So with crews beginning to install F1 infrastructure this week, can we really believe them when they say it’s going to be better this year? What are they actually doing differently? Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus and Channel 8 morning anchor John Langeler to discuss. Next up, they tackle Nevada State Board of Regents member Stephanie Goodman’s controversial t...
Sep 06, 2024•36 min
Las Vegas is a Mecca for various cuisines, but barbecue is one of the most controversial styles that may escape our grasp. While some states and regions can be protective of their barbecue styles, over the years chefs have brought their mastery of the grill to Vegas to create a diverse landscape of different options. To determine whether or not you can find truly great barbecue around town, pitmaster and owner of Girls Can Grill Christie Vanover shares her favorite spots with co-host Sarah Lohma...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min
Twenty years ago, developer Yohan Lowie bought the Badlands Golf Course — but not everyone was happy about his plans. This kicked off a bitter legal battle that has since embroiled the City of Las Vegas in increasingly expensive lawsuits. So what exactly is going on here, and why is the city now potentially on the hook for nearly half a billion dollars? We’re bringing back a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with journalists Darcy Spears and Steve Sebelius earlier this summer that untangles ...
Sep 04, 2024•26 min
Just a couple weeks ago, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a non-decision with potentially huge implications for our elections — they declined to compel Washoe County to certify the results of a June primary recount. It gets a little wonky, but the big question coming out of this is: Does this give Nevada counties free rein to just… not certify any election results they don’t like? What does this all bode for November? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Agu...
Sep 03, 2024•24 min
Welcome to our Friday news roundup! After a turbulent week in Las Vegas as the Robert Telles murder trial came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, we are welcoming the three-day weekend with the stories you might have missed. Governor Joe Lombardo responds after Nevada Democrats called him out for vetoing a universal free school lunch measure last year as they bring the issue up again for the next legislative session (don’t miss April Corbin Girnus’s excellent op-ed skewering them both). The Las V...
Aug 30, 2024•32 min
One of our city’s most high-profile murder cases has finally come to a close: Almost two years to the day after journalist Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home, former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles has been found guilty of his murder . So how exactly did this case come to its conclusion, and what can we learn from its twists and turns? Executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler, a longtime criminal defense attorney, to break it ...
Aug 29, 2024•23 min