City Cast Las Vegas

With sports betting becoming legal in more U.S. states and the Trop dropping to make way for the A’s, Las Vegas is starting to court sports fans. How would increased sports tourism benefit the city? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks to Vegas local Bailey Schulz, consumer news reporter for USA Today, who is following the rise in sports business interest. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th...

As the dust settles on the 2024 election, we take a look at the most impactful upcoming changes to Las Vegas and Nevada. Political pundit and CEO of the Nevada Independent Jon Ralston sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss the new members of the Nevada Senate, Trump’s impact, and our deceivingly low voter turnout. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th episode: Global Product...

Last week, both the Clark County Commission and the Las Vegas City Council voted on measures to address homelessness in the valley. The Clark County Commission adopted a new public camping ban with a 6-1 vote, while the Las Vegas City Council unanimously voted to strengthen its existing ban. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will be responsible for enforcing these controversial new ordi...

It’s our weekly news roundup and we are discussing the most important election updates for Las Vegas. More results for local and statewide races trickle in as Nevada continues to count ballots. KTNV political reporter Steve Sebelius joins co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman to reflect on his interview with President-elect Donald Trump during the campaign cycle and to explore why Trump resonate...

Las Vegas locals love to hate on the palm trees, but they come with a surprise benefit: they can produce edible fruit. In this big-hit rerun, co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman — our resident award-winning food historian — talk about the date palm’s winding road from the Middle East to the Mojave, how an Indigenous couple in Nevada saved the Medjool date from extinction, and why the palm-hate...

While Nevada votes continue to roll in, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler share what we know so far about local and state races. Also, how Nevada’s changes in voter access affected turnout in Las Vegas and how our swing state went red. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Makers and Finders Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at las...

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities. Our host, Dayvid Figler, joins a panel discussion with the hosts from Madison, Philly, and Pittsburgh. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for...

We finally made it! After a long and eventful election cycle, tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote, marking the first step in the journey toward getting results. But how long will that journey take this year? And what changes in Nevada’s counting process could speed things up? To break down everything you need to know about Election Day in Las Vegas, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler a...

For this week’s news roundup, the team breaks down why so few Nevadans have health insurance and what to know about open enrollment for 2025, Governor Lombardo’s decision to activate the Nevada National Guard to support law enforcement on Election Day, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign ad on the Sphere. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by interim executive producer Layla...

To celebrate Nevada’s birthday, we’re doing a birthday freebies roundup! Las Vegas loves its comps, and if you’re out on the town for your birthday, there are a lot of goodies to score. Co-host Dayvid Figler catches up with Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess on what you can snag on your special day — from food and drinks to experiences, and even free play at casinos. Plus, some very Vegas sugges...

It’s finally chilly in Las Vegas, and while we wind down the spookiness and switch to a holiday mindset, we also have a busy travel season ahead of us. Fear not — we have tips for navigating the airport, as well as smash burgers, soup dumplings, free concerts, and more to eat, drink, and do. Our own co-host Dayvid Figler and Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess catch up with The Town Summerlin Mag...

When discussing what Las Vegas is known for, strip clubs are bound to come up in the conversation. Despite their contributions to our reputation and economy, strip clubs and their performers are often misunderstood by the general public. Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down to explore a perspective that is often underserved but perhaps the most important. Stripper Keila Mis...

Las Vegas is the largest city in America without an art museum. But in just a few years, that will change. Heather Harmon is the Executive Director of the soon-to-come Las Vegas Museum of Art, coming to Symphony Park in 2028. She joins co-host Sarah Lohman to discuss why the museum is actually happening this time, the partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and what having t...

October’s got its foot on the gas when it comes to news. This week, we cover the latest on whether the A’s stadium is actually happening and why we’re skeptical, and early voting in Nevada and what to remember when looking at the partisan breakdown. Also, tourism is almost back to pre-COVID levels, and we have some big ideas to attract more international tourists. Interim executive producer Layla...

When we go into the voting booth, we want to be as empowered as possible. But some of the measures on the ballot this year are . . . a little confusing. Co-host Sarah Lohman decodes the seven questions on the ballot with April Corbin Girnus, deputy editor at the Nevada Current. We parse through the tough language, review the implications, and give a close look to the infamous question three.   Our...

Las Vegas is a constant backdrop in films, TV shows, and even music videos. But did you know that some of the most accurate and insightful depictions of life in Las Vegas can be found in books? No one understands this better than writer Charles Bock. Literary Hub recently named his 2008 novel Beautiful Children the novel of Las Vegas, and this month, Business Insider recognized him as Nevada’s mos...

For our second interview with the candidates for Las Vegas mayor, Councilwoman Victoria Seaman joins co-host Dayvid Figler for a conversation focused on one of the top issues among voters, homelessness. They dive into her policies, specific challenges, and what she would prioritize as homelessness grows in our community. Don’t miss yesterday’s episode with Seaman’s opponent, former Congresswoman S...

The election for Mayor of Las Vegas is arguably the most high-profile down-ballot race coming up next month, and we’ve been hearing a lot from the two candidates, Shelley Berkley and Victoria Seaman. While most interviews address homelessness on a surface level, we invited both candidates to have an in-depth conversation focused on one of the most important issues in Las Vegas — from the public ca...

Welcome to this week’s Friday News Roundup! This week, Coachella Valley police arrested a Las Vegas man at a Trump rally for having a loaded gun in his vehicle. Now he’s suing for defamation, saying the Sheriff wrongly accused him of an assassination attempt. Also, Robert Telles was sentenced for the murder of Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, and the Las Vegas weather finally dip...

As the holidays bring more guests to the city, we keep visitors in the loop on a Vegas food icon: the shrimp cocktail. Where did it come from, why’s it called a “cocktail,” and can you still find a good 99-center anywhere in town? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman—an award-winning culinary historian—break down the history of the shrimp cocktail, its surprising Cajun and Jewish origins, and t...

Episode Description: Feeling confident about your top picks in the voting booth is one thing, but what about the names that appear further down the ballot? For many voters, the judges can be a source of confusion and uncertainty. In this episode, co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, and former judge Dayvid Figler to equip listeners with the knowledge they n...

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Las Vegas's own Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Madison, Nashville, Philly, and Portland. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the c...

It’s been a fiery week in Las Vegas, and we aren’t just talking about the temperatures! In today’s weekly news roundup, we cover the Frontier flight that caught fire and made an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport, the unionization of the Chippendales dancers, and the music video that emerged from Coldplay’s Chris Martin’s now-legendary Las Vegas visit. TheList.vegas founder Andr...

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 moth...

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...