The Sphere’s Wild First Year
The Sphere said hello for the first time last year with a dazzling Fourth of July fireworks display that cemented its place on the Las Vegas skyline. Since then, the headlines haven’t stopped, from an anti-abortion advocate climbing up the side to think pieces about its impact on the future of Las Vegas entertainment. Standing out on Las Vegas Blvd is a hard task, but the Sphere draws attention with quirky emojis and displays to match major events like Formula 1 and the Super Bowl. But have locals embraced such a bright change to the city? City Cast co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with producer Layla Muhammad and Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess to recap the Sphere’s turbulent first year and look ahead to developments coming in year two.
Want to know more about the Sphere? Listen to our look inside and guide to the best viewpoints.
Learn more about the sponsors of this July 2nd episode here: Babbel
Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.
For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay connected to City Cast Las Vegas and get ready to join the local conversation.
Latest Episodes
The Weed Tax Debate, Why Las Vegas Is Bad at Parades, and Your Hallo-Weekend Plans
Nevada lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of how recreational marijuana gets taxed, but is there a bigger issue that nobody is ta...
The Latest OYO Drama, How to Enjoy Living in Vegas, and What is a Poet Laureate?
City Cast Las Vegas contributor Elle Hope was recently named Clark County’s poet laureate, but what exactly does a poet laureate do and w...
Should Vegas Make It Easier to Run an Airbnb? Plus, $715k on Crossing Guards?!
Clark County wants to overhaul how it processes short-term rental applications, but do they even know what to do with short-term rentals?...
Is the Las Vegas Housing Market OK?
The Las Vegas housing market is sending mixed signals, so we brought in the two reporters covering it most closely. Las Vegas Review-Jour...
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
How prepared is Las Vegas to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilien...
Can Vegas Solve Its Water Crisis? Plus, the Problem With Voting for Judges
The water crisis has been top of mind for many of us here in the valley, so we caught up with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Alan Hala...
Local Steakhouse Drama, a Blade-Themed Rave, and How Prevalent Is Voter Fraud?
A local steakhouse is at the center of a wild saga that includes unexpected closures, changes in operating hours, and payroll checks boun...
Why Early Voting is Different This Year, New Slogan for Vegas, and Should We Ban Street Performers?
Early voting is underway in Clark County, so we caught up with Kerry Durmick, state director of All Voting Is Local Nevada, to walk throu...
What’s Next for Cashman Field? Plus, A New Art Epicenter and Our Vegas Obsessions
Big changes are coming to the Cashman Center and former Grant Sawyer Building site, so today on City Cast Las Vegas, Nevada Current deput...
Your Guide to Solo Dining in Las Vegas
You might want to take a hard pass on eating alone, but we’re making the case for why Las Vegas is actually one of the best cities in the...