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It’s the last Friday News Roundup of 2024, and we’re bringing it home with some interesting news to share with your friends at holiday parties. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman and interim executive producer Layla Muhammad chat about the FTC’s new law for Las Vegas businesses to be clear about junk fees, East Las Vegas residents debating over a transitional housing project in their neighborhood, and an end to casino resort Whiskey Pete’s 47-year run in Primm. Mentioned: Our Badlands episode with KTNV reporters Steve Sebelius and Darcy Spears Learn more about the sponsors of this December 20th episode: Soulbelly Enchant Las Vegas Nevada Ballet 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Vogue Editors on Chanel’s New Artistic Director Matthieu Blazy from The Run-Through with Vogue.Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue After months of speculation and anticipation, Chanel has officially announced its new artistic director: Matthieu Blazy, the former creative director of Bottega Veneta. In today’s episode, Nicole is joined by Vogue editors Mark Holgate, Laia Garcia-Furtado, and Jose Criales Unzueta to discuss the exciting news. Together, they explore why Matthieu is the right fit for the role and what his appointment means for the brand’s future. The group also shares their thoughts on Louise Trotter taking the reins at Bottega Veneta. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices 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 team@podroll.fm.

It’s tough to eat your way through a city, but Las Vegas is a true foodie town, so we have to try. Co-host Sarah Lohman chats with Giselle D’Souza, founder of Nothing to Do LV EATS, about what her must-try spots were this year — from new restaurants to spots still lingering on our long to-do list that we finally got to this year. Also, breakfast and lunch favorites, dining gems in casinos, and what we think might be the 2024 theme was for Las Vegas restaurants. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode:  Soulbelly Enchant Las Vegas Nevada Ballet Restaurants we mentioned in today's episode: Off-Strip: Rangs, Bramare, 00 Pie & Pub, Las Vegas Distillery, Wineaux, Mala Town, Sookdal, and Eat Your Heart Out Strip: Balla, Mott 32, Chica and Beauty & Essex  Breakfast spots: Winnie & Ethel’s and Summer House 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, the Desert Pines Redevelopment Project, an affordable housing project on the former East Las Vegas golf course that will be the largest in state history, was approved with funding by the State Infrastructure Bank. To explain how this project will impact Las Vegas, State Treasurer Zach Conine joins co-host Dayvid Figler to break down their office’s approach to Nevada’s housing crisis. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode:  Soulbelly Enchant Las Vegas Nevada Ballet 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever happened with that one news story from six months ago? In the interest of continuity, we’re going to follow up on some of the biggest headlines we’ve talked about this year. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with KTNV Channel 13 senior news reporter Jaewon Jung and Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess to discuss the sentencing of the man who leaped the bench to go after his judge, the trials of Kevin Menon and Tupac Shakur, and another twist on the story of Lundy Elementary School on Mt. Charleston. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Enchant Las Vegas Soul Belly Nevada Ballet 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Naughty and Nice list has returned for its third season! Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman talk to Kip Kelly, the Beverly Theater’s Chief Experience officer, and pick 2024’s honorees for naughty and nice Las Vegas celebrities, politicians, and food and beverage vendors. We love our city and we’ve got feelings. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Enchant Las Vegas Soul Belly Nevada Ballet 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to Friday, and the news this week gave us a lot of interesting conversation fodder. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman welcome back List.Vegas editor Andrew Kiraly to talk about why UNLV football coach Barry Odom is leaving Las Vegas so soon, the newest twists in the sad case of Reba the Bulldog, and Nevada finally cleaning up its many long-abandoned, weird mines. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot to see and taste this season — from a waffle speakeasy to elaborate prefix dinners — and we want to make sure you get the best possible Vegas holiday pop-up experience. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess about what special events are particularly worth catching, which bars have the best decorations, and where you can grab some extra presents while soaking up that festive spirit.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode: Enchant Las Vegas Wineaux Matter Real Estate 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can’t say Las Vegas doesn’t know its bingo. We made a lot of predictions about what would happen in our city this year, and the results . . . well, they won’t shock you, but some of them ended up being pretty funny. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with local artist Brent Holmes to talk A’s stadium, Elon Musk, local landmarks, what we got right, and where we were way off. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 11th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winter season calls for some next-level winding down, and nothing does that quite like a trip to the hot springs. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks to Terri Galura-Chiong of Savor Sin City on Instagram about what to do when hitting the local hot springs, including nearby hikes, and what to pack, and why this is a good time of year to get out there. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When someone says they’re from Las Vegas, where do they specifically mean? The majority of the Valley lives in one of the adjacent municipalities or unincorporated Clark County. So how did we get this weird patchwork of townships and jurisdictions, and how did it set up the city and the county for their many tensions today? We’re sharing our notes in this re-airing of a popular episode — co-host Dayvid Figler talks to UNLV history professor Michael Green about the last century of Las Vegas and Clark County history, and how a city-county showdown brought us to this utterly unique arrangement. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode: Wineaux Matter Real Estate Enchant Las Vegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of woe on those roads in this week’s Friday News Roundup. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler welcome back Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to discuss a fiberoptics project that’s been causing issues for residents, the recent rash of road rage incidents in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow’s open-ended Las Vegas residency and which octogenarians we want to come to town. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 6th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Soulbelly 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to connect with a bygone era of Las Vegas, there’s no better hang than the old-school dive bars. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler toured the five oldest dive bars in Las Vegas with other members of the City Cast team and came back with some notes. Hear our stories from the night, meet the friends we made along the way, revel at the extremely low cost of beverages, and learn what makes these spaces truly divey. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 5th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Soulbelly 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incoming presidential administration led a campaign that promised mass deportations. As the nation’s leader in mixed-status families, what does that mean for the portion of Las Vegas immigrants still working on their U.S. citizenship? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Michael Kagan, law professor and director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic, about how the current and possible future of immigration policy will impact everyone living in Las Vegas, and what residents can do to be prepared.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 4th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Soulbelly 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Giving Tuesday! It can be overwhelming to figure out who you want to support with the hundreds of local charities in Las Vegas. To help take the stress out of the equation, co-host Sarah Lohman sat down with Mark Shunock, creator of Mondays Dark, a variety show that has helped over 200 local charities. Mark explains how his team approaches charitable giving, involving the community with Mondays Dark, and where to look if you want to give back.  Mondays Dark is celebrating its 11th anniversary on December 9th with a special show at the Pearl Theater! Find out more about the party here. 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one understands how to be a better tourist quite like a Las Vegas local. With nearly 40 million visitors every year, we witness tourist behavior like no other city. So today, we are revisiting an episode where co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with longtime local artist Justin Favela. Whether you're planning a trip, hosting friends and family, or exploring your own city as a tourist, they share the essential rules on how to be the best visitor possible—and highlight the goodwill and rewards that come from being a thoughtful guest! Learn more about the sponsors of this December 2nd episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Soulbelly 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now you’re probably dreading those first few days of holiday shopping. Well, don’t! Co-hosts Sarah Lohman, Dayvid Figler and executive producer Layla Muhammad recommend some of the best Las Vegas local businesses to hit up for thoughtful gifts for everyone. We have ideas for quality goods, foods, experiences, and enriching activities that both you and your giftees will feel good about. Check out today’s edition of Hey Las Vegas for more tips on taking advantage of Small Business Saturday. Businesses and non-profits we mention: Desert Art Supplies in Henderson Mike’s Recovery Mojave Desert Land Trust Mantis Planting Springs Preserve University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Orchard Cactus Joe’s Desert Shade Desert Moon Mushrooms Mothership Coffee Roasters Cured and Whey Office of Collecting and Design Vegas Theatre Company Majestic Repertory Company Lip Smacking Foodie Tours Southern Nevada Music in Henderson Wagging Tails Rescue Desert Spring Community Resource Center Family Promise of Las Vegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As work slows down and the holidays approach, we have your guide for making the most out of the last month of 2024 in Las Vegas. This December, don’t miss out on the hottest new restaurants, the best neighborhood to view Christmas lights, and tips on partying with the rodeo cowboys! Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Las Vegas YouTuber Norma Geli. If this conversation made you curious about Vegas’s history with cowboys, check out this surprising history of Black cowboys. 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.  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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Heineken Silver Grand Prix wrapped on Saturday and while there were no manhole cover crashes this year, did F1 fix all the other mistakes from year one? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess to compare the past two years of F1 in Vegas, highlight the wins and misses, and brainstorm how F1 could be less of a burden on locals. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode: Wineaux 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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some heaviness in this Friday news round-up, and some lightness. Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus joins co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman to talk about the Las Vegas home invasion where police shot and killed the wrong person, a golf course controversially slated to become the site of affordable housing, and how visitors determined which casino deserves the title of the dirtiest in Las Vegas (the results probably won’t surprise you).  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, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices