We’ve tackled breakfast burritos. We’ve eaten our way through Denver’s donut scene. We’ve chowed down on fried chicken and compared... more

If you’ve been in Denver for a while, you’ve seen the work of internationally renowned artist Anthony Garcia. Born n’... more

Do you have what it takes to be “entertainer (wet)” — aka, a cliff diver at Casa Bonita? The South... more

For the first time in his now five years as governor, Jared Polis is focusing on housing. Whether its an... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eye this week. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree... more

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. And boy, do we in the West really need to figure... more

On our hunt for Denver’s best street tacos, we stumbled on a story we had to share: After decades working in... more

It’s Tuesday and we’ve got everything you need to know about the local stories Denverites are talking about: Meth residue... more

For almost 100 years, the Park Hill neighborhood has featured an 18-hole golf course. But then a major developer, Westside... more

It’s Friday and that means we’re looking back at the local stories that mattered this week. Producer Paul Karolyi and... more

Once upon a time, New Belgium Brewing ruled the craft brew scene in Colorado, and Fat Tire was its flagship... more

Mayoral hopefuls are rolling out their strategies to tackle public safety and homelessness, and others have set social media abuzz... more

The National Western Stock Show has been an annual attraction in Denver since 1906, bringing cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, ranchers, and... more

It’s Friday! And we’re looking back at the news of the week with one of our favorite returning guests —... more

Grocery prices are through the roof, but gas is under $3 a gallon. The housing market in Denver finally seems... more

“Given the city’s strained resources, the expansion of recycling and compost service next year will be a significant burden that... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re bringing you a midweek roundup of news across the metro area: As migrants and asylum seekers... more

The Denver Broncos opened their 2022-23 season with Mile High expectations. A new ownership group led by deep-pocketed Walmart heirs... more

It’s Friday and we’re back in studio rounding up the news of the week! The legislative session kicks off Monday,... more

Next time you find yourself in LoDo or wandering around near Union Station, look down. Just below the streets of... more

We’re catching you up on all the top stories of the week so far: The Broncos went from bad to... more

We can’t predict Denver’s future, but — what if we could get some guidance from the universe on how our... more

Programming Note: We’re taking some time off around the new year. We’ll be back with new episodes starting on January... more

Weed. It’s been legal for 10 years, and it feels more fraught than ever. All this week on City Cast... more

2022, what a year, am I right? Lots of ups, lots of downs. And we made it. All this week... more

As the days tick down to the new year, we’re looking back at 2022. All this week on City Cast... more

Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are counting down the top five stories in Denver in 2022. Today’s episode... more

Just as we were setting our away messages and logging off for the holiday season, Denver got the biggest news... more

Denver is about to put another interesting year on the books. Depending on how you look at it, we celebrated... more

Tonight marks the fourth night of Hanukkah, and it’s time to settle the age-old question: who makes the best latke... more

As we longingly wait for snow to blanket the Mile High in time for the holidays, there’s always the mountains... more

Or does parking have a Denver problem? It’s an age-old question that’s become particularly controversial lately, with increasing concerns over... more

This weekend, we’re excited to share the first episode from the new season of Laws of Notion, the podcast produced... more

The cost of groceries is too damn high! And it could be going even higher, based on the reporting from... more

An astounding 85% of all pizza cheese is supplied by the Denver-based company Leprino Foods, which is controlled by one... more

In a highly controversial vote two years ago, Coloradans narrowly approved a proposal to reintroduce wolves to the state. But... more

While Colorado Springs is still dealing with the aftermath of the Club Q shooting, there’s something else that’s clung to... more

The alleged shooter who opened fire inside Club Q last month, killing five people, had prior run-ins with law enforcement,... more

It’s another Friday news roundup! This week, podcaster and cannabis expert Ann Marie Awad joins producer Paul Karolyi and host... more

Ten years after Lakewood baker Jack Phillips refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding, a similar case went... more

Denver lost so many restaurants to the pandemic — RIP Racines, To The Wind, Tables, Piatti, etc. — but there... more

Sure, Denverites love the Parade of Lights and the tree lighting at Union Station. But what else is there to... more

The Denver Post published a blockbuster three-part investigation last week, unveiling the spokes of an international criminal conspiracy with Denver... more

What does it mean to have a safe space? We tackle that question from two different directions in this week’s... more

The Libertarian Party celebrates its 51st birthday next week — that’s 51 years pushing a fiscally conservative, socially liberal agenda.... more

With no fewer than 20 declared candidates, the race to be Denver’s next mayor seems to be getting more crowded... more

It’s a milestone year for Su Teatro, the 50-year-old Westside institution and third-oldest Chicano theater in the country. They’re also... more

Whether you’re celebrating Cyber Monday today or thinking about a wardrobe refresh for the new year, it’s time to talk... more

It’s been a difficult week in Colorado, as the nation reels from yet another mass shooting — this time apparently... more

Everyone knows Denver’s got a housing shortage — but so many proposed fixes seem too expensive, too controversial, or just... more

Shortly before midnight on Saturday, November 19, a 22-year-old armed with a semi-automatic weapon entered one of Colorado Springs’ few... more

When city officials threatened to shut down yet another hip-hop club late last week — this time Roo-Bar Lounge at... more

With enrollment declining across Denver Public Schools and funding as scarce as ever, Superintendent Alex Marrero has thrust the highly... more

How long would you wait in line for a killer mimosa and huevos rancheros? What about a great bloody mary... more

The holidays are right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be fun if you could add a little something extra to... more

“The Holly” debuted at the Denver Film Festival earlier this month and caught a lot of local attention. Based on... more

Election day might be over, but Colorado’s still reckoning with some big decisions voters made this midterm, annnnd we have... more

Like so many other Coloradans, we are watching with bated breath as the race for Colorado’s Congressional District 3 goes... more

Are the baristas at Thump really rude, or is there more going on with Denver’s coffee scene than we realized?... more

The midterm elections were tight across the country, but the Democrats held their ground in Colorado, with Governor Jared Polis... more

When “How to Build a Sex Room” premiered on Netflix in July, it took the home renovation reality show formula... more

As the weather changes and we turn toward our favorite snowy outdoor activities, camping is often left out of the... more

It’s the Friday before Election Day, and all through the state, every political creature is stirring — donkey, elephant, and... more

Between David Byrne’s “Theater of the Mind” and Immersive Dalí, the hottest trend in Denver art is the immersive experience.... more

As usual, there’s a lot on the Denver ballot this year. We’re voting on everything from library funding to expanding... more

It’s no secret: Colorado loves the Grateful Dead… and all the jam bands that formed in the shadow of the... more

A search for clues at Lakeside Amusement Park. A clandestine meeting at Union Station. A round of putt-putt through an... more

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the Halloweekend! So we invited the biggest Halloween freak we could find — host Bree Davies’... more

With the November 8 midterms just around the corner, some voters are feeling anxious about election security. And others are... more

“If we do not stand up when they go to steal the election, our country is over. It’s over.” That’s... more

It’s that time of the year again, when Spirit Halloween pop-ups fill all the empty box stores around Denver, hawking... more

With Denver’s minimum wage set to go up on January 1, we have got our eyes locked on the local... more

This weekend, we’re proud to present an episode from our friends at History Colorado and their podcast “Lost Highways: Tales... more

Two things seem to be in short supply around Denver these days: water and touchdowns. After signing superstar quarterback Russell... more

The future of the neighborhood liquor store is at stake in next month’s election, at least if you listen to... more

Larimer Square has for decades been a draw for tourists, a nightlife destination, and a place to get a fancy... more

When Pepsi broke ground last month on a massive, new bottling plant out by DIA, PepsiCo Beverages president of North... more

Local historian Phil Goodstein is an… interesting Denverite. On one hand, he has done more than anyone to document our... more

Denver was abuzz this week with two big celebs in town to mark major milestones: First, Blink-182 lead singer Mark... more

Summer, spring, winter, fall… every season is coffee season! It’s no secret, Denver has an excellent selection of coffee shops... more

The 1864 Sand Creek Massacre was one of the most horrific moments in Colorado history — hundreds of Cheyenne and... more

World-renowned art-rock icon David Byrne is not from Denver. So we were as surprised as anyone when he announced that... more

Incumbent governor Jared Polis is polling way up on his Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl, so she’s looking to gain traction... more

The streets of Denver are already awash in crisp American lagers, hazy New England IPAs, ultra-tart fruited sours, and the... more

Fall is here and the chiles are roasting — but at The Original Chubby’s Burger Drive Inn, it’s always green... more

Fall is in the air… and by that, we mean the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of roasting... more

A Proud Boy spotted at a Northside supermarket. Local elected officials and law enforcement found on a leaked Oath Keepers... more

The epic conclusion of Pizza Week is here! With our host Bree Davies out with COVID, it’s up to producer... more

Welcome to Pizza Week: Day 3! What is the deal with all these local pizza parlors offering honey for your crust?... more

Pizza Week continues! Our producer Paul Karolyi is a certified pizza obsessive, searching low and Mile High for the most... more

Welcome to City Cast Denver’s Pizza Week! We’re kicking off our week-long celebration of (and descent into madness through) Denver’s... more

On June 10, 2020, Isabella Thallas was out for a walk in the Ballpark neighborhood with her boyfriend Darian Simon... more

Has Houston been so good at tackling its homelessness problem that Denver can take a page from its playbook? Last... more

Much of who and what has been depicted as Colorado history paints a picture that is not very diverse, let... more

Fall officially begins this Thursday, September 22. But what makes fall in Colorado so special? How do we celebrate the... more

It’s election season and there’s some big ticket races going down in Colorado. But the one to watch? Congressional District... more

On June 11, 22-year-old Christian Glass called 911. His car had gotten stuck just outside of Silver Plume and he... more

Earlier this week, Bree sat down for an emotional conversation about walking with Jonathon Stalls, the man behind the wildly... more

The summer of the e-bike is over. Thousands of Denverites are now happily zipping around on these climate-friendly fun machines,... more

We talk about transit a lot — but how often do we talk about, well, walking? The pedestrian experience is... more

From the conspiracy theories to the seemingly endless construction, there’s never been a shortage of issues at Denver International Airport.... more

Japanese food has always been a deeply personal obsession for local author Gil Asakawa. He grew up in Japan and... more

It’s the end of an era for Denver — Rocky’s Autos has closed its doors for good after 40 years.... more

Denver’s minimum wage is going up to $17.29 starting in January, and with restaurants already on the brink, Denverites can.... more

Denver has a trash problem. And so far, efforts to improve recycling and composting rates have fallen far short of... more

Denver’s Chief of Police Paul Pazen is retiring. After 28 years on the force, Chief Pazen was appointed to the... more

For the entire month of August, public transportation was completely, utterly FREE. The no-cost ride effort was in part meant... more

Labor Day weekend is upon us! We put our heads together and came up with our favorite places around Colorado... more

There’s a new space race on, and getting back to the moon or Mars is only part of the fun.... more

When the very first Chipotle opened on E. Evans Ave. in 1993, hungry DU students fueled the restaurant to world... more

There’s no faster route to a bad day than having your car towed. And especially in the last few years,... more

Ever since Denver Water was founded in 1918, the agency has demonstrated enviable foresight, building out a massive infrastructure across... more

On July 17, Denver police shot into a crowd of hungry club-goers waiting for a bite to eat around let-out... more

Could it be true? Could Colorado really be working toward our climate goals… and actually stop widening our highways? According... more

The secret is out: Denver is an awesome place to live. But in the past 15 years, that’s led to... more

When the Denver Broncos open their regular season on September 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, they’ll look completely different than... more

Students head back to Denver Public Schools today — but what in the heck is going on with the district’s... more

Which four people embody the spirit of Denver? Which four represent the very highest of our ideals? Which four represent... more

Stuck between highways and hidden under a viaduct, the Sun Valley community has quietly gone about its business — until... more

Around 1:30 a.m. on July 17, just as the bars and nightclubs were letting out in LoDo, Denver police confronted... more

Ever since South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker bought Casa Bonita last year, Denverites have been worrying, speculating,... more

It’s no secret: most Denver neighborhoods have sidewalks that are pretty terrible. In fact, around 40 percent of sidewalks around... more

The City Cast Denver crew is back at the table with a new local food challenge and this time, we’re... more

More than 3 million Coloradans are receiving $750 checks in the mail this week, but who’s to thank? Is it... more

On July 15, Ma Kaing was shot and killed outside her home in the East Colfax neighborhood. The mother, restaurateur,... more

South Park, AKA the show that introduced the world to Casa Bonita, is celebrating 25 years on TV this week.... more

***This is the final episode in our four-part series on the future of psychedelics in Colorado. To get the rest... more

It’s only been six weeks since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ripple effects are still being felt... more

Denver is home to many neighborhoods, cultures, and people. But lately, our host Bree Davies has been stuck on a... more

The journalist and community organizer Theo Wilson is fresh off a high-profile new gig, hosting his own show for the... more

For the first time in the history of legal weed, sales are falling. It’s an unthinkable turnaround for an industry... more

***This is the third episode of a four-part series on the future of psychedelics in Colorado. To hear the whole... more

It’s been all over the news: RTD is going FARE-FREE for the entire month of August! Our elected officials pushed... more

After our episode yesterday with Planterra CEO Darcey Macken, City Cast Denver’s resident vegetarian, producer Paul Karolyi, and “flexitarian” host... more

Plant-based protein is all the rage, with Beyond- and Impossible-branded products popping up in grocery stores and on fast food... more

Denver is a dog city, that’s for sure. But what happens when dogs run free at one of many informal... more

Cannabis has been legal in Colorado for close to a decade. In 2019, Denver decriminalized psilocybin. Soon, voters will be... more

There are many narratives about Denver — we’re a boom n’ bust town, we’re a weed town, we’re, well (in... more

Outdoor concerts are a staple of the Colorado experience, and this month, Levitt Pavilion Denver is celebrating five years of... more

It’s host Bree Davies’ Sweet 16 sober anniversary and she’s ready to celebrate! Because not-drinking can sound like a drag,... more

On Monday, Mayor Michael B. Hancock offered many thoughts and some interesting prospects for Denver’s future in his last State... more

Psilocybin, AKA magic mushrooms — maybe you’ve heard of ‘em? Or, you know, tried them for yourself? Because here in... more

What happens when an anti-gang activist shoots someone at his own peace rally? For Terrance Roberts of Northeast Park Hill,... more

In “The Guide,” Colorado author Peter Heller weaves a suspenseful tale centered on Jack, a young wilderness and fishing guide... more

Jenny Shank grew up in southeast Denver, but when it was time for school, she was bused all over the... more

Almost 20 years ago, Erika Krouse took a job as a private investigator. Her first big case? A massive sexual... more

Colorado isn’t usually the first state people think of when it comes to barbecue. But it turns out, we have... more

***UPDATE (7/8/22): Since we published this episode this morning, we received a clarification from a Meow Wolf representative. She wrote... more

All it takes is one rush-hour morning to see that Denverites love their cars. Some city officials think having more... more

It’s been said that Colorado has everything… except a beach. But ever since 1979, Water World has filled that ocean-sized... more

Like many American cities, Denver and its adjoining suburbs have had moments defined by malls. From Cinderella City to Villa... more

What an up and down week it was in Denver. Elections officials were counting primary votes (some had to be... more

***Due to a technical error, some subscribers downloaded a mostly silent, 1.75 hour long version of this episode. This is... more

The long Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and producer Paul Karolyi hasn’t planned anything — let alone an... more

Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar, Devon Toews: These difficult-to-spell names will be etched onto the Stanley Cup... more

Five Points is rooted in Denver’s Black history and culture, with monuments to the swinging jazz age and soul food... more

It’s Friday, and we’re still deep in this Colorado primary conversation. But today, we’re talking about the craziness on the... more

The Democratic primary for House District 6 in central Denver is a hot one, with unprecedented amounts of money flowing... more

Is the race for the House District 6 seat the most interesting primary in Colorado? It’s certainly among the most... more

Denver has always been home to revolutionary movements — Chicano civil rights, disability justice, and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality... more

As of this year, Juneteenth is officially a state holiday in Colorado — but Denver’s Black community has been recognizing... more

After years of low test scores, concerns of gang activity, and accusations of discrimination against Spanish-speaking students, a new state-mandated... more

It’s prime outdoor-dining season in Denver. But what, exactly, makes a good patio? Today on the show, host Bree Davies... more

Ten years ago, Tom Sullivan lost his son Alex in the Aurora theater shooting. It was a tragedy that sparked... more

Do we really need the moisture? Or is that just something Denverites like to say? Recently, local news has been... more

Ask any Denverite, and they’ll tell you: Everything here is getting more expensive, especially housing. So we’re digging into two... more

For 13 years, the Black Actors Guild created and performed some of the most provocative and entertaining plays in Denver.... more

It’s outdoor swimming pool season! But Denver Parks and Rec has a shortened operating schedule and Colorado is facing a... more

Denver Public Schools let out for the summer last week, which means DPS superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero now has one... more

It’s no secret that Denver’s housing market is nuts. But when we sit down to talk about the causes and... more

Summer’s (almost) officially here, and we’re here for it! Today on the show, Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Newsletter... more

If I-70 had a mayor, it would be Alejandro Brown. He started the I-70 Things Instagram account a few years... more

Drag has come a long way in the past century — and more recently, thanks to shows like RuPaul’s Drag... more

Way back in 2018, the theater wizards behind Control Group Productions started dreaming about what it might feel like to... more

It’s no secret — Denver’s a car-centric place. But it doesn’t have to be! Today on the show, we’re bringing... more

During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated more than 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent at a concentration camp smack... more

If there’s anything constant about Denver, it’s change. Recently, Host Bree Davies was driving down Colfax and noticed that a... more

Starting on June 17, Denverites registering a phone number might get a new area code: 983. Yes, it can spell... more

Denver City Council voted last week to ban the concealed carry of guns in city buildings and parks, with the... more

The Stan Kroenke-owned Colorado Avalanche are tearing up the NHL playoffs, but the billionaire tycoon still won’t make a deal... more

When we heard about a new bar opening in downtown Denver themed after the city of Pueblo, we were skeptical,... more

When Styler Rising opened Metamorphosis Fitness in 2015, they focused on creating a place that embraced exercise, strength, and transformation.... more

In the waning hours of their 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly finally reached a compromise on a bill... more

Move over Greta Thunberg, Colorado’s got its own wunderkind climate champion. Her name is Madhvi Chittoor. She’s 11-years-old, and she... more

It has been ten years since Denver enacted an urban camping ban, providing the legal basis for what many housing... more

Ten years ago this week, Denver leaders signed an urban camping ban into law. Since then, folks across the city... more

On April 27, Gary Arellano was shot and killed in La Alma-Lincoln Park. The city’s response? Fence off the park... more

Earlier this year, North High School teacher Tim Hernández came on the show to talk about his experience teaching in... more

It’s our producer Xandra’s last hurrah in Denver before she heads off to Philadelphia. So we had to ask: What‘s... more

Denver is sooooo bad at recycling and composting. In fact, our diversion rate — the amount of waste we divert... more

We’ve brought you a burger crawl, a breakfast burrito battle, and a fried chicken chowdown. Now, we’re tackling something sickly... more

Jen Korte likes to throw big parties. She also doesn’t really drink that much. But as a musician, Korte has... more

The U.S. Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old decision guaranteeing federal protection of Americans’ right... more

Denver Public Library’s Central Branch is one of the city’s most beautiful, iconic structures, with a design by world-renowned architect... more

Everyone agrees that the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a serious threat to the health and well-being of Coloradans —... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking politics. Specifically, we’re talking politicians — this week, some Colorado legislators were up to no... more

Two years ago, producer Paul Karolyi and his wife, Megan, reviewed local iconic pizza joint Beau Jo’s for their show,... more

As Denver continues to grow and change, there’s a constant conversation happening about our identity. Who are we as a... more

You know the movie “Dodgeball”? The one where Vince Vaughn saves his neighborhood gym by bringing together a team of... more

With one week left in the NHL’s regular season, the Colorado Avalanche are sitting pretty at the top of the... more

It’s the City Cast Denver green and mean Earth Day special! Producers Paul Karolyi, Xandra McMahon, and Lizzie Goldsmith are... more

She dazzled the judges all season with her Victorian baby doll style, and now Denver’s own Willow Pill has made... more

Could you imagine a better way to spend 420 than a sweet hang at Denver’s first-ever, smoke-friendly public weed consumption... more

When the news dropped a few weeks ago that 30,000 hippies are likely to descend on Colorado this summer for... more

Denver’s brown cloud is in the news… again. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. In fact, in a... more

In less than a year, Denverites will start casting their votes for the next mayor of our city. It may... more

Since 1987, FashioNation has been outfitting Denver’s goths, punks, ravers, and fest-goers with wild streetwear and the latest in counterculture... more

For Denver cyclist Marcus Robinson, biking equals freedom. It’s a chance to experience new things and reach places he’s never... more

We got a crap-ton of super interesting voicemails about our story on 1800 S. Broadway, the once and future weed... more

Ever since the killing of Elijah McClain in 2019, the Aurora Police Department has been mired in turmoil. Now, the... more

If you haven’t heard part one of our look at 1800 S. Broadway and the dawn of public weed consumption... more

Ever since Coloradans started taking the prospect of legal weed seriously, stoners have wanted a place to partake in public.... more

Daylight Saving Time. Love it or hate it, it’s part of our lives… but if a new law passes in... more

Janae Burris used to fudge the numbers when people asked how long she’s been doing stand-up comedy. “I kind of... more

It might be a false spring, but can you blame us for letting a little nice weather get us excited... more

“There is no accurate picture” of how many indigenous people have been murdered or gone missing in Colorado, according to... more

Union Station is a mess. At least that’s what news outlets keep saying about the transit hub and fancy downtown... more

News broke last week that local music non-profit Youth on Record was buying a stake in the Underground Music Showcase,... more

The push to unionize Starbucks workers started in Buffalo, New York, with one small group of baristas stepping forward to... more

With fentanyl-related deaths spiking across Colorado, our elected officials have been debating new measures to better protect people from the... more