# Dems Criticize Equality Utah, Sweetgreen Alts, September Deals

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Podcast: [City Cast Salt Lake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-salt-lake-4560798)
Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Equality Utah, an LGBTQ advocacy organization, is getting heat for their 2026 candidate endorsements. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia break down why some people are outraged. Plus, local alternatives to chain restaurants and picks of the week.  Resources and references: ⁠Equality Utah’s endorsement of Republican candidates draws pushback from Democratic officials⁠ [ABC 4] ⁠Where to see red kokanee salmon in Utah this fall⁠ [Utah Division of Wildlife Resources]  ⁠Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake⁠ today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.  Subscribe to our ⁠daily morning newsletter⁠. You can also find us on Instagram ⁠@CityCastSLC⁠.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ⁠(801) 203-0137⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for ⁠podcast and newsletter ads⁠. If you enjoyed this interview with Bianca Velasquez from Rocky Mountain Power, ⁠learn more here⁠.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠Utah State Fair⁠ ⁠Magnify Utah⁠ ⁠Questionable Productions⁠ ⁠The Escape Game⁠

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