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The Las Vegas Arts District is in crisis, squeezed by years of construction, a deadly shooting that's kept First Friday on ice, and a city that may not know how to protect its most walkable neighborhood. Creative producer Jacob Solis is joined by artist and contributor Vogue Robinson to dig into whether the district can pull through. Plus, why a luxury developer's retreat from a historic neighborhood has reignited fierce NIMBY battles across the valley, and what we’re obsessed with in Vegas this week.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

Introducing BETH HOLLOWAY: The Heartbreaking Story of Natalee Holloway and Her Mother's 18-Year Fight For The Truth from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, shares the full story of her 18-year search for answers after Natalee disappeared during a high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. She recounts the desperate first hours of the search, coming face to face with Joran van der Sloot, the corruption and dead ends that delayed justice for nearly two decades, and the 2010 extortion attempt that ultimately helped uncover the truth. Beth also opens up about the faith that sustained her through unimaginable loss and how she turned her grief into a mission to help young travelers stay safe. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve Trigger Warning: The following series contains discussions of kidnapping which some viewers may find troubling. If you or someone you know is struggling, information and crisis resources are available at www.wannatalkaboutit.com JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Who Was Natalee? 03:30 Childhood Memories And Her Nickname "Hootie" 05:10 Preparing For The Graduation Trip To Aruba 07:15 The Call That Natalee Never Made Her Flight Home 08:56 When a Mother's Instincts Take Over 13:10 Her Day Job Vs. Stepping Into Crisis Mode 14:20 The Private Jet to Aruba & First Suspect Details 17:00 A Strange Premonition 19:08 Arriving in Aruba and Finding Unexpected Support 21:00 Staying Mentally Strong During the Search 22:10 Tracking Clues To Carlos And Charlie's 25:11 Uncovering The Security Video And Joran's Identity 28:17 Confronting Joran At His Residence 33:25 False Leads and Alleged Corruption in Aruba 38:26 Using Media Pressure To Keep The Case Alive 43:10 Finding Strength Through Faith 45:13 The Frustration Of Catch-and-Release Arrests 48:30 Media Blame And Natalee's Safety Legacy 55:03 Touring High Schools To Turn Anger Into Purpose 01:01:51 Joran's 2010 Extortion Demand 01:08:27 Finally Reaching Answers And Closure 01:12:44 A Message Of Resilience And Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Fall is in full swing, so we’re running through the best seasonal menus in Las Vegas. Executive producer Layla Muhammad and creative producer Rob Kachelriess join Jesse Merrick to dive into their favorite fall menus around the valley, which seasonal dishes are on their list, where to get your Thanksgiving on around town and the local restaurants that just give all the fall vibes. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, November 9th episode: SNWA Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

It’s fall in Las Vegas, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville   The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/  Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter

Las Vegas just topped a study of 51 cities for night owls, but is it still a 24-hour town once you take the Strip out of the equation? Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle and artist Justin Favela join Jesse Merrick to debate it. Then we explain how you can help Obodo Collective, a community garden in the historic Westside, recover after a break-in. We close out the week with Good News Friday, including a viral local bakery’s expansion and our favorite spots to get outdoors now that hiking season is in full swing. And in our members-only bonus segment, we look at what the closure of Jewel Nightclub at Aria says about the future of the Vegas club scene as more people cut back on booze and the party scene. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, November 6th episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

The midterms are in the books, so Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells join Jesse Merrick to break down the biggest takeaways from the results in Nevada. Then we get into the politics behind towing in Las Vegas and dig into whether major changes are needed regarding how Metro handles its towing contracts. Plus, we help you get a head start on your holiday shopping with a couple of Vegas experiences you can give as gifts. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, November 5th episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

While Nevada votes continue to roll in from the 2026 midterm elections, Jesse Merrick and creative producer Jacob Solis share what we know so far about local and state races across the valley.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, November 4th episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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. Photo Credit: Jacob Solis/City Cast Las Vegas

It’s Election Day, so we caught up with Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, to talk about the viral “Bullhorn Becky” incident at Desert Breeze Community Center, what you can and can’t do when you vote and what to do if you see something wrong at your polling location. Then artist Vogue Robinson and executive producer Layla Muhammad join Jesse Merrick to recap the biggest stories of this election season and dig into the issues and races that have captured our attention most. Plus, in our Vegas Obsessions, we highlight where to catch soulful performers around the valley, why we’re so bad at handling flooding, and why going out on a weeknight in Las Vegas is so great. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, November 3rd episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

For years, the City of Las Vegas has been attempting to revitalize its Historic Westside neighborhood, though often with stops and starts. Today, we revisit a conversation with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong to dive deep on what the city’s doing to revitalize one of the city’s most historically important neighborhoods – and why it’s been such a difficult task.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, November 2nd episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Las Vegas. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city authority and prevents local governments from regulating AVs, creating areas that have become increasingly attractive to AV companies. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson joins Your City Could Better to talk about if this loose regulation is good for Texas, particularly its dense capital city, whether local benefit is a priority for manufacturers at all, and how cities can learn from Austin if a similar influx hits their streets.  Mentioned on the show: City Cast Austin’s episode on AVs regulation: https://austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/are-texas-schools-using-ai-to-ban-books-plus-driverless-cars-in-austin-and-new-michelin-stars  Waymo blocking emergency response to Austin shooting: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting  The city of Austin’s public dashboard tracking incidents involving AVs: https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dbd59d9b20634de1afad32a8267b739b# 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.

November is here, so that means the holiday season is in full swing! We’re getting you set for the month with our picks for all the things you have to do, eat and see in November. From hikes and film walks to the best places to get your pizza and Thanksgiving pies around town, Jesse Merrick, Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells and executive producer Layla Muhammad have you covered with all our insider tips to get the most out of this month. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, November 2nd episode: SNWA Get Outdoors Nevada Neon Museum 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 [email protected]. 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.

Nevada lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of how recreational marijuana gets taxed, but is there a bigger issue that nobody is talking about? Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle and criminal defense attorney and writer Dayvid Figler join Jesse Merrick to dive into the ways the legal weed market has matured and how that should alter the way the state relies on it to fund education. Then we make the case for why Nevada Day deserves more love in Southern Nevada than it gets and offer up some great ways to celebrate it in and around the valley. Plus, in our weekend lookahead, MJ and Dayvid offer up a couple of spooky performances worth catching before you dive into your Halloween plans. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 30th episode: Elect Alex Quagge Get Outdoors Nevada Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.