The Sphere’s Dazzling Debut, Election Workers Protection, and Heat Danger for Outdoor Workers
The 4th of July celebrations kicked this week off with a bang as the MSG Sphere fully lit up for the first time as it prepares for an official open later this year. The LED screen-covered structure transformed the Vegas skyline with its debut show, featuring fireworks, metallic moving art, and a giant eye. Co-host Dayvid Figler explains why he’s not impressed to lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson and writer Brittany Bronson. The trio also tackles a lawsuit challenging election worker protections and dangers for outdoor workers as the temperatures rise in this week’s Friday news roundup.
In the one-upsmanship of spectacle on the Las Vegas Strip, what needs to come next to equal the Sphere? Send us a voicemail or text at 702-514-0719. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram.
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