Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players

Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities. Resources and references: Did You Blink and Miss This Change to How We Choose Judges? [City Cast Salt Lake] How Would Salt Lake Fare in a Recession? [City Cast Salt Lake] Wunderkind takes over LHM Sports & Entertainment, years after Miller hired him in an elevator [Deseret News] Vision for the Future with Ryan Starks [Silicon Slopes] Directing SLC with a careful touch: Cindy Gust-Jenson takes nonpartisan approach to guiding City Hall [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. 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: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor’s startup.utah.gov toolkit