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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 [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.

Introducing Economic Inequality from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality Money may not buy happiness. But it turns out that the way it’s distributed can affect everything from happiness and a sense of meaning to physical health and mortality.  On this episode, we’ll explore the role economic inequality plays in the wellbeing of individuals and societies, and ask how religion fits into the picture. We’ll talk to psychologist Keith Payne about how our sense of where we stand in society can influence our behavior, our health, and even how religious we are. And we’ll also talk to religious studies scholar Bart Ehrman about Christianity’s complicated relationship with wealth, from the teachings of the historical Jesus to the establishment of modern welfare institutions and the rise of Protestant movements like the Prosperity Gospel. Keith Payne is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is the author of the books The Broken Ladder and Good Reasonable People. Learn more about his work on his website. Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the author or editor of over thirty books on Christianity and the New Testament, including Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West. Find out more about his work on his website. 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].

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 [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.

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 [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.

You might want to take a hard pass on eating alone, but we’re making the case for why Las Vegas is actually one of the best cities in the country to do it. Erica Bell, owner of Double Zero Pie and Pub, and our audience development manager Milena DiFiore join Jesse Merrick to break down what makes a restaurant genuinely great for solo dining, how to shake the awkwardness, and why a table for one might be one of the best ways to actually enjoy some of Vegas’ best eats. We also hit you with our best picks around the valley at every price point, from a casual lunch spot to a proper solo dinner out. Think of this as your definitive guide on how to do solo dining right in Las Vegas.  For bonus content, like an extended version of this episode with even more solo dining recs, sign up to be a City Cast Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, October 19th episode: Opportunity Village SNWA Elect Alex Quagge 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.

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Las Vegas? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of floods and trash — and to possibly slow the drying and pollution of the Great Salt Lake. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta says it’s worth a shot. This week, she joins David to discuss how quick, periodic cleaning of a neighborhood sewer grate can be part of a much bigger solution. Listeners, it’s that time again! Send us the dilemmas you’re facing living in a city, and we might debate them on our upcoming call-in show. Email us or submit using this Google Form. Mentioned on the show: SLC’s Adopt A Storm Drain map: https://www.slc.gov/utilities/adoptastormdrain/  Ali’s past Your City Could Be Better episode on making a park census: https://yccbb.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-every-region-needs-a-park-map-tool-like-salt-lakes-plus-dry-heat-vs-humidity 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.

Is art the key to bringing more life to the Fremont East District? Dana Anderson of the ISI Group thinks so, and he explains why he hopes his Art Everywhere Mural Festival draws more attention to the power of art to bring people back to the area. Then Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells and Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle join Jesse Merrick to break down why a merger between two PR firms is worth paying attention to and what it could mean for the future of Las Vegas. Local literature and the celebration of it also take center stage in our weekly Good News Friday segment, and in our members-only bonus segment, we get into what’s next for First Friday and what the path forward looks like for one of the Arts District’s most beloved traditions. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 16th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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 team behind Area 15 is the latest group to throw their name into the NBA arena conversation, and we break down whether this bid is the real deal, how it stacks up against the other proposals, and what it would actually take to make it work in the area they’re proposing. Then we get into North Las Vegas’ 2055 master plan, which is asking residents to help shape what the city will look like over the next 25 years. We took the survey, and we have some thoughts about the areas the city seems to be concentrating on. Plus, in our weekend lookahead, we feature a new jazz lounge worth checking out, why the book festival should be on your radar, and a unique spot to grab some tea with a great view of the valley. Executive producer Layla Muhammad and creative producer Jacob Solis join Jesse Merrick to break it all down. Don’t miss out on all the perks that you get by becoming a City Cast Neighbor by October 23rd! 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 [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.

Is road rage on the rise in Las Vegas? It’s hard to quantify, but the data from the last five years suggests it could be — so what’s to blame? Then we get into the dispute between the Clark County and City of Las Vegas fire departments over a mutual aid agreement that’s about to expire, why the city says it’s been shouldering more than its fair share of calls in the growing northwest valley and whether the county lines that cut through Las Vegas are part of the problem. Plus, in our weekly Vegas Obsessions, we dive into a new spot to twerk out while you work out, why the new Arts District parking garage is already off to a bad start and the overreaction to Las Vegas’ weather over the weekend. Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and criminal defense attorney and writer Dayvid Figler join Jesse Merrick to break it all down. Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor — and score that gorgeous dad hat — at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, October 14th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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.

Election Day is just around the corner, so we’re getting you ready to cast your ballot with our City Cast Las Vegas voter guide. Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and creative producer Jacob Solis join Jesse Merrick to break down some of the most interesting congressional and statewide races. We also walk through everything you need to know before you vote, our favorite polling locations around the valley and where to get the best “I Voted” stickers. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, October 13th episode: Neon Museum Opportunity Village Elect Alex Quagge SNWA Ethics 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.

Another Las Vegas school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and they’ve got the (mostly) positive feedback to show for it. City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson joins David to talk about how St. Paul Central High School is succeeding at enforcing a phone-free school environment, the surprising ways that some students approach it, and how these kinds of bans can even affect adults like Sean. Listeners, it’s that time again! Send us the dilemmas you’re facing living in a city, and we might debate them on our upcoming call-in show. Email us or submit using this Google Form. Mentioned on the show: Kids using public radio comment sections as ad hoc communication 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.

A selfie on a Strip bridge could land you in jail for six months — and that's just the start of what host Jesse Merrick and local filmmaker Jason Harris are untangling this week. Together with executive producer Layla Muhammad, they dig into why Clark County has barely 17 licensed street vendors, and close out the week with some genuinely good news, from a Pow Wow at the Palms to a breakfast burrito spot worth knowing about. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode. The Escape Room Las Vegas Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge 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.

Henderson and North Las Vegas both have mayoral runoffs on the ballot, so we break down the races and explain how the mayors of our metro's smaller cities interact with and influence the broader Las Vegas area. Aaron Ford is leaning into an influencer strategy in the final stretch of the governor's race, launching "Creators for Aaron" to reach voters through left-leaning content creators. We dig into whether it's a smart move or a sign of desperation given the massive spending gap between Ford and Lombardo. We also look ahead to the weekend and highlight some events and happenings around town that caught our eye. Host Jesse Merrick dives into it all with NPR Mountain West News Bureau regional reporter Yvette Fernandez and Nevada Current reporter Michael "MJ" Lyle. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode. The Escape Room Las Vegas Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge 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.

A tourist is suing The Nerd bar in Fremont after getting injured when she was thrown off their giant mechanical p*nis, a wild headline that got us thinking about the state of Fremont and its nightlife scene. With Vesta and Yu-Or-Mi Sushi among the latest local spots at a Station Casinos property to close, we dig into the challenges local restaurants face when trying to make it work inside a casino. Plus, in another round of Vegas Obsessions, we hit on a Halloween pop-up bar in the Arts District, the return of Justin's Latinos Who Lunch podcast, and the sale of Las Vegas' famed underground mansion. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with local artists Vogue Robinson and Justin Favela. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 7th episode. The Escape Room Las Vegas Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge Water Lantern Festival 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.

A fight between teenagers at the 24th anniversary of First Friday in the Arts District ended in tragedy when a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed, and two others were injured. So we sit down to process what happened, what the response from city officials has looked like, and what this means for the future of First Friday. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and Spotlight Poetry founder Elle Hope. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 6th episode. The Escape Room Las Vegas Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge Water Lantern Festival 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.