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  • The Latest OYO Drama, How to Enjoy Living in Vegas, and What is a Poet Laureate?

    The Latest OYO Drama, How to Enjoy Living in Vegas, and What is a Poet Laureate?
    Oct 28 2026
    City Cast Las Vegas contributor Elle Hope was recently named Clark County’s poet laureate, but what exactly does a poet laureate do and why should you care about it? Elle and former Clark County poet laureate and artist Vogue Robinson help Jesse Merrick dive into that. Plus, we get into the latest drama at the OYO Hotel and dig into what the future for this troubled property looks like. Las Vegas and Nevada as a whole have caught a couple of strays in recent weeks, with studies dropping left and right saying just how much it sucks to live here, and the latest study says Las Vegas is one of the worst cities in North America for quality of life. So we put this one in the spin zone and dish on our tips for how you can improve your quality of life in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, October 29th episode: Elect Alex Quagge Get Outdoors Nevada Send us your city dilemma using this Google Form, and our City Cast hosts will help you sort it out in an upcoming episode of City Cast’s national podcast Your City Could Be Better. 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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    45 min
  • Should Vegas Make It Easier to Run an Airbnb? Plus, $715k on Crossing Guards?!

    Should Vegas Make It Easier to Run an Airbnb? Plus, $715k on Crossing Guards?!
    Oct 27 2026
    Clark County wants to overhaul how it processes short-term rental applications, but do they even know what to do with short-term rentals? Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus joins Jesse Merrick to break down the county’s complicated relationship with STRs and what the proposed changes could mean for the future of Airbnbs in the valley. Then we break down what kind of impact $715,000 in new funding for crossing guards around school zones could have on the safety of local kids as they travel to school. And in our Vegas Obsessions, we’re kickin’ it like it’s the ’90s with some of our favorite artists of years past coming to Vegas and recapping the farmer’s market at Huntridge Circle Park and what it could mean for the future of one of downtown’s long-dormant green spaces. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, October 28th episode: Elect Alex Quagge Get Outdoors Nevada 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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    34 min
  • Is the Las Vegas Housing Market OK?

    Is the Las Vegas Housing Market OK?
    Oct 26 2026
    The Las Vegas housing market is sending mixed signals, so we brought in the two reporters covering it most closely. Las Vegas Review-Journal housing and real estate reporters Patrick Blennerhassett and Eli Segall join Jesse Merrick to break down where things stand in Southern Nevada’s housing market. We dive into what buyers and sellers are dealing with, what the home builders are up to, and why the luxury market keeps thriving even as affordability remains out of reach for so many locals. Don’t miss your last chance to snag our exclusive Joshua tree dad hat! Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, October 26th episode: Elect Alex Quagge Get Outdoors Nevada 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. 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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    39 min
  • ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
    Oct 25 2026
    How prepared is Las Vegas to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.S. city to make it into the top 10. What’s Chicago doing right? City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran is joining David this week to talk about how the city is adapting to face climate risks, its work in renewable energy, and other projects in the works. Mentioned on the show: New York Times article about climate resilience: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/realestate/is-your-city-prepared-for-climate-disaster.html AlphaGeo's report: https://alphageo.ai/how-climate-resilient-are-the-worlds-largest-cities/ City Cast Chicago's episode about their climate resilience ranking: https://chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/loop-restaurants-resurging-chicagos-climate-resilience-and-meet-us-at-lit-fest Previous episode about Jacoby visiting all of Chicago's libraries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytx9DWibpQc 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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    23 min
  • Can Vegas Solve Its Water Crisis? Plus, the Problem With Voting for Judges

    Can Vegas Solve Its Water Crisis? Plus, the Problem With Voting for Judges
    Oct 23 2026
    The water crisis has been top of mind for many of us here in the valley, so we caught up with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Alan Halaly to dig into some potential solutions officials have been mulling to secure our water future. Then writer and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler joins Jesse Merrick to break down which judicial races deserve your attention before Election Day and why these lower-profile contests matter more than most voters realize. We close out the week with Good News Friday. And in our members-only bonus segment, we take a look at Nevada’s corporal punishment laws and get into why it might be time to rethink how Metro approaches alleged child abuse cases. Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm/lasvegas Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 23rd episode: Opportunity Village SNWA 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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    37 min
  • Local Steakhouse Drama, a Blade-Themed Rave, and How Prevalent Is Voter Fraud?

    Local Steakhouse Drama, a Blade-Themed Rave, and How Prevalent Is Voter Fraud?
    Oct 22 2026
    A local steakhouse is at the center of a wild saga that includes unexpected closures, changes in operating hours, and payroll checks bouncing. Nevada Current reporter Michael "MJ" Lyle, creative producer Jacob Solis, and Jesse Merrick break it down what seems to be going on and if these issues underscore bigger problems for Tivoli Village. Then MJ walks us through his recent reporting on voter fraud in Nevada, and we look ahead to the weekend, featuring a Blade-themed rave, a new art walk, and a vintage pop-up market in the Arts District. Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, October 15th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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. 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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    37 min
  • Why Early Voting is Different This Year, New Slogan for Vegas, and Should We Ban Street Performers?

    Why Early Voting is Different This Year, New Slogan for Vegas, and Should We Ban Street Performers?
    Oct 21 2026
    Early voting is underway in Clark County, so we caught up with Kerry Durmick, state director of All Voting Is Local Nevada, to walk through what takeaways we can gather from early voting so far and how voters can keep voting boring this year. Then artist Vogue Robinson and executive producer Layla Muhammad join Jesse Merrick to dig into the LVCVA’s new $1.3 million “Vegas Effect” campaign, which is making a hard push to position Las Vegas as the top destination for conventions. We also get into the showgirl tipping altercation that had everyone talking earlier this month and Clark County’s recent response to continuing issues with street performers on the Strip. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, October 21st episode: Opportunity Village SNWA 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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    39 min
  • What’s Next for Cashman Field? Plus, A New Art Epicenter and Our Vegas Obsessions

    What’s Next for Cashman Field? Plus, A New Art Epicenter and Our Vegas Obsessions
    Oct 20 2026
    Big changes are coming to the Cashman Center and former Grant Sawyer Building site, so today on City Cast Las Vegas, Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and creative producer Rob Kachelriess join Jesse Merrick to bid farewell to Cashman Field and examine whether a Lennar-built housing community is the right thing to take its place downtown. Plus, Daz Weller, CEO of Third Street Theater, joins us to detail how they’re building out what they hope becomes the city’s newest arts epicenter. In our weekly installment of Vegas Obsessions, we dig into some unexpected Halloween fun hitting the valley and how you can play a part in bringing life back to one of downtown’s forgotten parks. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, October 20th episode: Opportunity Village SNWA 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 min