Smith Enterprises Futurama, Who Broke Laws at Brighton? And GSL Plates

The Utah Legislature’s 45-day general session ends today, and all we got was a Futurama rendering of a proposed sports complex in downtown Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means unpack billionaire Ryan Smith’s vision for a brand new NHL/NBA arena. Plus, who was in the right during the altercation between a gun-toting Brighton resident and backcountry snowboarder? 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. Reporting and resources mentioned: Ryan Smith’s vision for SLC’s downtown sports district. Watch the video of a gun altercation at Brighton. GOP lawmakers used misinformation about trans Utahns to rally support for bathroom ban [Salt Lake Tribune] Sign up for the Great Salt Lake License Plate. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @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: Women’s Work: neighborhood caucus night on March 5, 2024. Utah Museum of Fine Arts: “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” exhibition open now to June 30, 2024.