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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've ma ...
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City Cast Las Vegas is a daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too. Las Vegas is a city of reinvention, bursting at the seams as it welcomes newcomers into its various incarnations as a service-worker union town, a military town, a college town, and, most recently, a sports town. There’s a four-mile street testifying to our entrepreneurial genius, not far from ...
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Are you eager to learn Spanish in a fun and meaningful way? Welcome to "Learn Spanish On the Go: 1-Minute Lessons", the express version of our SPANISH on the Move YouTube Channel! We’re Ameyalli & Thalia, Mexican scientists and avid travelers, and we decided to launch this podcast to bring you quick, bite-sized Spanish lessons designed for busy people. In just one minute, you’ll dive into practical Spanish phrases inspired by travel, science, and education, with each episode blending English ...
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The 'UnCommonly' Delicious History of Ice Cream
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26:39Recorded live at the UnCommons, this special episode features co-host and award-winning culinary historian Sarah Lohman as she explores the surprising history of ice cream — from its origins as a luxury treat to its rise as a local obsession. Discover why Las Vegas has a special place in the frozen dessert scene, and what makes crafting ice cream i…
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Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Good Food
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A Quick and Dirty Guide to the 2025 Legislative Session
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21:59The 83rd session of the Nevada Legislature wrapped up Monday night and the reviews — well, our guest today, Nevada Independent Capital Bureau Chief Tabitha Mueller, tells co-host Sarah Lohman that it ended with more of a "whimper" than a "bang." So what exactly did our lawmakers get done for Southern Nevada, who came out looking good, and did Gover…
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Las Vegas locals notoriously love to hate visiting the Strip — especially as parking fees come and go. Luckily, neighborhood casinos serve multiple purposes within the community. From movie theaters to great restaurants to random giveaways, these off-Strip spots seem to have it all. But which ones truly cater to locals? Long-time Las Vegan Heather …
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Felicity Cloake on cycling across America to explore its cuisine, the perfect brownies and her love of trifle
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50:37What happens when a food-obsessed cyclist pedals across the U.S. in search of the real American plate? In this fun and heartfelt episode, food writer and national treasure Felicity Cloake joins host Samuel Goldsmith to dish on everything from smoky barbecue and spicy dumplings to Midwest lake culture and late-night toast rituals. Felicity shares st…
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Exploring the Old Spanish Trail at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas (Sponsored)
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16:29Episode Description: In this special bonus episode of City Cast Las Vegas, sponsored by the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas, co-host Dayvid Figler chats with Josef Diaz, the Curator of History and Material Culture, about their featured exhibit on the Old Spanish Trail — a 2,700-mile trade route that helped shape the American West. From the goods that…
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Where Tourists and Locals Meet … Over Pinball
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24:19Destinations in Las Vegas often get slotted into one of two categories: It's either a spot for locals, or a spot for tourists. But one place stands out as a tourist attraction that's equally beloved by locals — and it just so happens to be co-host Dayvid Figler's favorite spot in Las Vegas. So today, Dayvid takes co-host Sarah Lohman on a tour of t…
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Is the Fontainebleau Alright? Plus, a Vegas Population Boom and Cabbage Patch Billboards
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35:33Unexpected news came out of a recent Gaming Commission Board meeting — the Fontainebleau is under investigation for possible anti-money laundering violations. Then, Wednesday, news broke that the casino laid off dozens of dealers. Is the Fontainebleau OK? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Battle Born Progress press secretary…
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Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Good Food
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June brings triple digits, so we've got the best tips in town for coping with our own special version of seasonal depression: Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to talk about their favorite events, eats, and excursions to make your summer not just bearable, but delightful. We’ve updated thi…
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All the Celebrities You Didn't Know Live In Vegas
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23:09When Mark Wahlberg moved to Las Vegas, the headlines quickly followed — Marky Mark has officially joined the pantheon of celebrities like Nic Cage and Celine Dion who call Vegas home. But what about the lower-profile celebs who aren't slinging tequila cocktails around town? Today, executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson quizzes our co-hosts, Dayvid Fi…
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Circus Circus is officially on the market to the tune of $5 billion dollars. The hefty price tag for the aging property has raised some eyebrows along with speculation: Will Circus Circus find a buyer who will keep the casino intact, clowns and all? Today, we're bringing back a conversation that our co-hosts, Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler, had aft…
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Kathy Slack on the power of gardening, growing ingredients, and her journey to wellbeing
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50:48Join Sam for an exciting episode with award-winning food writer and veg grower Kathy Slack. Kathy shares her inspiring journey from a high-flying global strategy director to a successful food writer and author. Hear her candid conversation about the challenges of living with depression, the therapeutic power of growing your own food, and how she fo…
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Robots Used in Homeless Sweep, Failed Nevada Bills, and RIP Bahama Breeze
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36:41This week in extremely 2025 content, county workers began a sweep of a homeless encampment in a wash near Flamingo & Maryland — but are also employing robots to scout out some of the more dangerous sections of the tunnels, where toxic fumes could put workers and the unhoused at risk. These "clean-ups" have long been a flashpoint for neighbors and a…
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The Best Restaurants for Large Groups in Las Vegas
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23:48It's May, which means that graduation season, summer visitors, and family reunions are in full swing — so where can you go out to eat with a giant crowd in Las Vegas? Co-host Dayvid Figler puts food influencer Phil Tzeng (AKA Las Vegas Fill) to the test with a series of tricky group dining scenarios, from dietary preferences to splitting the bill. …
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Roast Rack of Pork with Wild Garlic Stuffing
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7:00Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Good Food
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For a quarter century, schoolchildren across the valley have been learning about desert conservation from Mojave Max, our city's beloved tortoise mascot. But what if the Mojave Max program was actually … bad for the desert? Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Patrick Donnelly, Great Basin Director at the Center for Biolog…
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While the speakeasy trend has waxed and waned in other cities, Las Vegas keeps the spirit of the secret bar with Prohibition-era cocktails alive in at least a dozen busy venues — but are they even really speakeasies anymore? Are we over the gimmick? And as it turns out, our frontier city didn't have to do much hiding during Prohibition … so did we …
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Jude Kereama on the Great British Menu, his Māori and Chinese Malaysian heritage and his love of foraging
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46:48Host Sam sits down with celebrated chef Jude Kereama at the renowned Kota Kai restaurant in Cornwall. In this heartfelt conversation, Jude shares his incredible journey from New Zealand to Cornwall, offers insights into his Māori, Chinese, and Malaysian heritage, and discusses the evolution of his culinary style. Discover Jude's passion for foragin…
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The GOP is making good on President Trump's spur-of-the-moment campaign promise to Nevadans by including a "no taxes on tips" provision in their budget bill — but it comes with a few strings attached. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Nevada Independent reporter Gabby Birenbaum to discuss how the provision will impact Southern Nevada and our uni…
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A Lawsuit Over Bed Bugs, RTC Bus Safety, and Keeping Doctors in Las Vegas
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32:44Two hotels on the Strip, the Luxor and Treasure Island, are getting sued after guests claimed they were "massacred" by bed bugs and left with scars. So, how bad can bed bug bites really get, and is this a frivolous lawsuit? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle to talk bed bugs. They also tack…
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Tomato Girl, Nachogate, and Vegas' Most Viral Food Scandals
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25:34A TikTok influencer was recently trolled after posting a video of herself raving over a simple raw tomato at LPM in the Cosmo (she called it "iconic"). But did she maybe have a point? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson and newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess (who has tried the tomato in question) to discuss thi…
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Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Good Food
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Another summer, another Lake Mead update: And this year, it's not looking great. Our snowpack gains this winter were pretty dismal, and the National Weather Service recently even lowered their projections for Lake Powell, whose upstream levels affect Lake Mead's. In light of all this, we're bringing back a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler ha…
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City Cast Las Vegas co-host Sarah Lohman is coming up on four years of living in Las Vegas — so can she call herself a real Las Vegas local yet, or what? To help answer this question, she talks with co-host Dayvid Figler, lifelong Las Vegan, and artist Brent Holmes, who's clocked 24 years in this town, about the "merit badges" you have to earn befo…
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Roopa Gulati on Indian culinary traditions, working in television and her love of baking
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47:15Join Sam this week for a delightful conversation with the fabulous food writer, Roopa Gulati. In this episode, Sam dives into Roopa's culinary journey, from her early days in India to her experiences as a food editor for UK television networks. They discuss regional Indian cooking, treasured family recipes, and the stories behind them. Roopa shares…
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Did a Nevada Congressman Just Give Our State's Own Money Away?
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26:30Northern Nevada U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei sparked backlash last week with a last-minute public lands amendment to a budget package — and that's because for three decades now, a special law called SNPLMA has sent a portion of federal land sales right back to Nevada's coffers. But Amodei's amendment would instead direct those funds straight to the U.S. T…
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Robotaxis Recalled, Nevada's Economic Forecast, and the Sphere vs. Beyoncé
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35:31After the Sphere issued Beyoncé a cease and desist order (!) for using an image of the Sphere in her concert visuals, she's now replaced it with Allegiant Stadium. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Andrew Kiraly, creator of TheList.Vegas, to discuss whether or not the Sphere messed up — or if there's more to it. The trio also ta…
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How Chef James Trees is Redefining Food in Las Vegas
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28:39With the opening of his latest establishments, Petite Bohème and Bar Bohème, we think it's safe to say that Chef James Trees has created a restaurant empire in Las Vegas — and transformed the Arts District in lasting ways. Today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Chef James to talk about his upbringing on the Eastside running with the "wrong crow…
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When MGM recently announced that it was replacing the entire concierge staff at six of its Vegas properties with "digital guest services," the hospitality world took note — is this a death knell for the concierge profession? And what does it say about where Las Vegas hospitality is headed? Co-host Dayvid Figler interviews Tyra Bell, a veteran Las V…
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It's easy to feel lonely in Las Vegas. With thousands of tourists in the city at any given moment, how do you find like-minded locals, and what do you say?! Today, we revisit a conversation with the founder of Black Girl Mixer and “friend concierge” Kailah Orr. She tells co-host Sarah Lohman the secret to making friends in Las Vegas and the surpris…
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Emily Scott on Cornish ingredients, the challenges of owning a restaurant and cooking in the Cayman islands
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43:32Join us for a delightful conversation with renowned chef and author, Emily Scott. Broadcasting from the serene Harlen Bay, Sam dives deep into Emily's culinary world, her love for Cornwall, the inspiration behind her latest book 'Home Shores,' and her adventures in the Cayman Islands. From discussing her favourite recipes to sharing personal anecdo…
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The Truth Behind Las Vegas’ Most Notorious Urban Legends
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27:40Hey, did you hear that story about the guy who wakes up in a hotel bathtub full of ice … missing his KIDNEYS? Our city is the backdrop for so many urban legends, so today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Celestia Ward and Ben Radford — they're folklorists, professional skeptics, and co-hosts of the podcast Squaring the Strange, and they share t…
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Vegas Tourism Takes a Hit, Dueling Education Bills, and Sperm Racing Heads to Vegas
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40:14The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released some sobering stats this week: At a time when tourism tends to uptick, we're seeing visitorship to Vegas on the decline. What does this forebode? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with education advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett and Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess about whether Las Ve…
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Even if it isn't officially summer, it's definitely heating up — so our co-hosts, Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, are joined by Nothing To Do LV Eats founder Giselle D'souza to talk about the best way to spend May in Vegas before the real triple digit weather hits. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episode…
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Earlier this month, Elaine Wynn, a trailblazing casino executive and philanthropist, died at 82. To understand how Wynn shaped the Las Vegas we know today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with gaming industry veteran Alan Feldman. Together, they explore Wynn’s pivotal role in redefining the city’s image — from a gambling hub to a global destination …
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How To Drink Your Way Through the Henderson Booze District
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28:17There's a stretch of industrial park in Henderson that looks like any other … until you start to notice the signage. There's a winery, a brewery, and distillery, and a meadery here, and the City Cast Las Vegas team took a booze crawl through all of 'em. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman recap our day and share their insider tips for the best …
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Lucinda Light on ingredients that heal, living in the Amazon and Married at First Sight Australia
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49:05In this week’s episode, Sam sits down with the multi-talented Lucinda Light, known for her role in Married at First Sight Australia, her upcoming E4 dating show The Honesty Box and her new book Shine Your Light. Lucinda shares her journey from holistic counselling to public speaking and authorship. We dive deep into wellness, emotional intelligence…
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Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2017 to cheers and fanfare: We were going to make SO much money. Except it's now 2025 and sales are down, our celebrated consumption lounges are closing, and the vibe is hesitant at best. What's going on? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with cannabis industry consultant Scot Rutledge and Layke Martin, Executive…
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Tony Hsieh's Mysterious Will, Victoria Seaman's New Campaign, and Why Concerts Are So Expensive
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33:09Just when we thought the Tony Hsieh saga was winding down, a new twist has emerged this week: A mysterious will, believed to be Tony's, was discovered in the effects of a now-deceased executor who apparently forgot about it while suffering from Alzheimer's. But the story about the billionaire's estate gets even weirder, as co-hosts Dayvid Figler an…
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Why Everyone's Obsessed With Our New H Mart
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33:17After multiple delays, the day is finally here: H Mart is opening its first Las Vegas store today! So why is the internet obsessed with this Korean grocery store, and more importantly, what should you go and buy there right now? Co-host Sarah Lohman gets all the details from executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson. Become a City Cast Neighbor! Visit m…
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Going to the airport fills some travelers with dread, stress, or even fear. But it doesn't have to be that way. After Harry Reid Airport's recent renovations, Las Vegas' travel hub is a source of fun and relaxation — if you know where to look. Co-host Dayvid Figler and Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelreiss give you the inside scoop on what to do at the…
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Your Perfect Gameday Itinerary Around T-Mobile Arena
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26:20Hockey is heating up, and our beloved Vegas Golden Knights are once again in the playoffs! Whether you're lucky enough to get seats at a game, or you're headed to the tailgate party outside T-Mobile Arena, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with VGK announcer Dave Goucher to get his insider's perspective on the best way to spend a day before, during, and …
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Chef Paul Ainsworth on building a restaurant empire, working for Gordon Ramsay and running the London marathon
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50:24Join Samuel Goldsmith as he sits down with the renowned chef and restaurateur Paul Ainsworth at Ci Ci's Bar in Padstow to discuss Paul's culinary journey, the art of creating delicious meals, and the philosophy behind running a successful restaurant empire. From reminiscing about his childhood influences to sharing anecdotes from his time with Gord…
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The Untold Stories of Las Vegas Casino Carpets
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22:28How important are the carpets when it comes to the overall look and feel of Las Vegas casinos? Pretty important, it turns out! Today on the podcast, co-host Sarah Lohman is chatting with casino carpet designer Terrien Hale and interior designer Alice O'Keefe about the most iconic designs they've seen and worked on, why casino carpets are so expensi…
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Is an ICE Crackdown Coming to Vegas? Plus, Lake Mead Rescue Fallout, and MrBeast Sparks Controversy
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35:20Reports of an expanded local ICE presence have Southern Nevadans worried, especially after four UNLV students had their visas revoked last week. What do we know for sure, and have there been any confirmed arrests? Co-host Dayvid Figler and producer Layla Muhammad are joined by journalist Michael MJ Lyle to talk about ICE's latest tactics and the co…
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The Hottest Soul Food Spots in Vegas Right Now
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21:08Las Vegas isn't exactly known for its soul food cuisine, but that doesn't mean you can't find great, award-winning Southern food in the Vegas Valley. Today on the podcast, co-host Sarah Lohman talks with travel and food writer Shaunda Necole about her local soul food recs, the difference between traditional and modern soul food, and what's missing …
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