Airbnb Crackdowns, a Gilmore Girl in SLC, and a Secret Oscars Party

Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials . Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the numbers and explore a new tool for renters and what Salt Lake City is doing about Airbnbs . Plus, in honor of the new state flag going up, featuring Utah’s ubiquitous beehive, Ali quizzes Emily on other state symbols. Resources and references: Tickets to Lauren Graham’s Book Tour , April 10 at the Union Event Center Salt Lake City’s new Consumer Protection Portal Local Solutions to Utah’s Culture War Laws [City Cast Salt Lake] It’s Officially Cheaper To Rent Than Buy. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Do You Know Utah’s State Symbols? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get the official not official Skiing Dino Shirt Oscar Party SLC 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 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: Harmons Grocery Mattress Warehouse Utah