4 men in or on there way to 30 bitching about life and the gaming industry. 4 men, lots of beer
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We play Learned League, the greatest trivia competition in all the land. Each day, we run through the questions and how we arrived at the answers (or at least, how we arrived at our answers).
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City Cast Salt Lake is Salt Lake City’s daily news podcast. Host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals will bring you conversations about the issues that matter most to SLC. Some days City Cast will make you proud; other days it’ll make you angry. It will celebrate Salt Lake’s triumphs, (try to) solve its mysteries, and explore its history. City Cast will help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front – whether you’ve lived here for 6 months or 6 generations.
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Hospital Beds Lag, New Liquor Lobbyists, Redwood Road Glow-Up
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One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up. Resources and references: Utah has the third lowest…
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Back on Schedule, If Not Back on Cast
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You miss 100 percent of the total flippin' guesses you don't make.על ידי George Stankow
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Remember to use the weekend to recharge.על ידי George Stankow
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George did *not* have COVID, and in fact whatever it was hit him worse than that time he did have COVID.על ידי George Stankow
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Amendment D Gets Dunked, Governor Debate, Cash for Scenic Pics
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A judge rules votes for and against Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means make sense of the chaos and dig into the potential consequences for the courts. Plus, takeaways from the governor debate, a scenic photo contest, and canoeing down the Jordan River. Find a…
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Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the bes…
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What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does
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The November election is two months out, and we just got language for a big question on our ballots. Are Utah’s Republican leaders trying to mislead voters on Constitutional Amendment D? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to separate fact from fiction. For more background on how we got here, listen to “Fall Ballots Ju…
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What Should a City Be Responsible For?
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There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley. Plus, what ideas does Millcreek have to offer? Consider becoming a founding member of City …
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We Assure You, We're Even Tireder of This Than You Are
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This was a real hard day to defend.על ידי George Stankow
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Pakistan is bigger, but also bigger.על ידי George Stankow
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Emergency Jordan River Trail Closure, New GSL Water, $20 Halloween Costumes
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The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert. Reso…
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Don't Worry, She Only Comes Downstairs When We're Out
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Not the worst day for us, but... eh. Hope your week is going better.על ידי George Stankow
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How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods
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Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake n…
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Electric Bill Hikes, Greek Town Opportunities, Local Movie Captions
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Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers. Resources and references: …
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A Question About Six? Today? iswydt, Thorsten
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We did manage to take a walk today, but breathing at each other over the microphone is still too much of a risk. Mask up, folks.על ידי George Stankow
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Your Guide to September in Salt Lake
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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 Salt Lake community. September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the…
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She's feeling better but still hasn't tested negative, so we're being careful...ish. Have a good weekend, and don't sell your labor cheap.על ידי George Stankow
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...except the several times George had to restart the whole thing, and the several other times he had to restart various questions.על ידי George Stankow
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Who’s To Blame for Homeless Plans? New E-Bike Vouchers, One Less Block Party
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The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue. Resources and re…
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The Best Game Day Experiences in Salt Lake
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College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on w…
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Sorry We're Late; Kid Had to Get to Bed
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Is this one quiet? The peaks seemed lower than usual on the screen. George probably boned something up yesterday when trying to figure out what wasn't working. Please advise.על ידי George Stankow
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Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up?
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It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Va…
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Oh, also, we just forgot to do the private rundles this season. It's been a long month that went by real fast, you know?על ידי George Stankow
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Losing Money to Gain a Hospital, Pandemic School Pitfalls, Westside Pickleball
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Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring. Resources and references: City…
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The Sundance Institute finally released a shortlist of cities that could host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. News of the fest taking bids to leave Utah caused a stir — but has the writing been on the wall for years? Host and former Sundance staffer Ali Vallarta talks producer Ivana Martinez through the institution’s existential threa…
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Fall Ballots Just Got Juicier, SLC Housewives Return, and Local Jimmy Buffett
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The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we’ll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion. R…
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‘Let’s Get To Work’: Ballpark Still Needs a Plan
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The Salt Lake Bees are in the home stretch at the Smith’s Ballpark; their final scheduled game before moving to Daybreak is on Sept. 22. And yet, we still don’t know what will fill the hole the team leaves behind. Erika Carlsen, co-chair of the Ballpark Action Team, tells host Ali Vallarta what the community wants from city leaders as the future of…
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Where Condos Fit in Salt Lake’s Housing Crisis
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The developer C.W. Urban just presented plans for a 16-story condominium in downtown SLC. Why are apartments you can own such a victory in Utah? Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the past and present barriers to building condos here and where they fit in our affordable hou…
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Will the Legislature Fight Back? 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake, and Vinyl Treasures
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The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state’s earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL’s…
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Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt?
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As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can’t get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them. Resources an…
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Gubernatorial Cringe, Salt Lakers’ $1B Vote, and Baby Olympics
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Salt Lakers will vote on more than $1 billion in bonds this November. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what that money buys us and how it’d impact our wallets. Plus, one insane campaign ad, SLC baby Olympics, and “Life After Deadpool.” Resources and references: A First Look at Salt Lake County’s Homelessness Plan [Cit…
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If Abravanel Hall Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It?
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Abravanel Hall is staring down either a remodel or a complete rebuild as it’s wrangled into the new downtown sports and entertainment district. But if it ain’t broke, why fix it? David Porter, violinist and spokesperson for the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss why the math isn’t adding up and what the future holds …
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How Living Near Mountains Makes Us Smarter
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The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch…
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Last Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling, and Cheap Provo Flights
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The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, …
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Utah's Execution, According to an Eyewitness
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Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Ut…
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Burying Downtown’s Rails, Utah Freshman Nightmare, and Bugs a la Carte
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The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors a…
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Another Raise for the SLC Council?
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The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job. Consider becomin…
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Banning Fairy Smut, Public Bathroom $, and World's Largest Puzzle
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The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox says h…
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Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion. Consider becoming a founding member of City…
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Who Will Live in SLC’s Tallest Building?
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People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Sal…
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What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca di Bepp-Out
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The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s tabl…
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Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cit…
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Your Guide to August in Salt Lake
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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 Salt Lake community. August ushers in the dog days of summer, with hot temps that have us dreaming of fall. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to what to exp…
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Strong Beer on Tap? DA’s Boiling Pot, and Trailhead Menaces
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Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is in Republican legislators’ crosshairs after a controversial tweet. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means ask if a new law is being repurposed to punish him. Plus, bartenders’ 2034 Olympic dreams, exercises in trailhead patience, and Park City’s best mountain biker. Resources and referenc…
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Toxic Dust vs. the Great Salt Lake Czar
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Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed has been leading the response to Utah’s biggest environmental crisis for more than a year. Is he OK? Host Ali Vallarta asks the commissioner about the best and worst ideas to save the lake, what he’s doing about the toxic dust, and how he juggles competing interests. For more context, listen to “Utah Made a …
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First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake
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Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang. Resources and references: IOC awards 2034 Win…
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Salt Lake’s Best and Worst Tourist Traps
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Every city has its share of tourist traps, but does Salt Lake have any worth visiting? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals? Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, August 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Secon…
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Are Utahns More Pie and Beer Than Pioneer?
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Sure, Pioneer Day is our state’s BIG holiday. But is Utah becoming more Pie and Beer Day? KUER politics reporters and State Street co-hosts Saige Miller and Sean Higgins join host Ali Vallarta to debunk some of the biggest Utah stereotypes and dig into how we’re pushing back against them. This episode originally aired Oct. 25, 2023. Get a $5 ticket…
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Cox's New Groove, Proper Brewing Moving, and Good Grass
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Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats’ wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing’s for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah dro…
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Sweet and Awkward Salt Lake Proposals
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Sometimes lovers need a little help planning the perfect proposal — and we’re here to serve. Executive producer Emily Means and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria join host Ali Vallarta to brainstorm engagements for every kind of Salt Laker, from where to get down on one knee to how to pop the question. Plus, a surprise ending that will mak…
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