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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 24 MIN

Does SLC Need a 'Night Mayor'?

from City Cast Salt Lake · host City Cast

There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife. This episode first aired April 16, 2025. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.

There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night advocate" and what's behind creating a vibrant nightlife. This episode first aired April 16, 2025. Related listening: How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout.

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There’s been an uproar about Salt Lake City’s proposal to ban middle-of-the-night drinking at after-hours parties. But could a ‘night mayor’ have smoothed this over? Host Ali Vallarta asks Lutz Leichsenring of VibeLab why cities need a "night...

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