Emily Means, Author at KCPW

Drug court opens for Operation Rio Grande arrestees, LDS Church supports baker who refused to serve same-sex couple and the gap widens between 3rd District candidates

September 15, 2017 Emily Means

The kickoff of a new drug court program adds to the treatment efforts of Operation Rio Grande. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throws its support behind a Colorado bakery shop owner who refused on religious grounds to make a cake for a same-sex wedding. And as the November general election nears, polling…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Ballot initiatives, the 2026 Olympics and Mitt Romney in the Senate

September 14, 2017 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss Salt Lake City’s chance at hosting the 2026 Olympics; a growing list of ballot initiatives; Mitt Romney preparing to run for Sen. Orrin Hatch’s seat; and polling results for the…

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In the Hive

The end of DACA

September 14, 2017 Emily Means

Emily Means talks with Heath Becker, an immigration attorney at Immigrant Legal Services in Salt Lake City, about options for recipients of the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrival program, or DACA, whose protections and work permits are ending; Mexican Consul José Borjón comments on the futures of DACA recipients; and Ciriac Alvarez, Humberto Neri and Pablo…

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Utahns in Congress respond to DACA move, SLC mayor rebukes handling of nurse-arresting cop’s suspension, questions arise about feds’ use of driver-card info

September 8, 2017 Emily Means

Utah’s Congressional delegation responds to President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The program, known as DACA, shields from deportation immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski says the officer who arrested a University Hospital nurse should have been placed on leave immediately, before body cam footage of…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

DACA and immigration reform, the reactionary SLCPD and Orrin Hatch’s Senate seat

September 7, 2017 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Rep. Mark Wheatley, D-Murray. They discuss DACA and the future of immigration reform; the Salt Lake City Police Department’s reaction to the aggressive arrest of Nurse Alex Wubbels; and potential candidates for Orrin Hatch’s Senate seat — if…

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In the Hive

Utah’s right-to-work law, unions and workers’ rights

September 7, 2017 Emily Means

Emily Means talks with Theresa Foxley, president and CEO at EDCUtah, about the influence Utah’s right-to-work law has on a business’ decision to put down roots in the Beehive State; Ross Chambless has a conversation with Utah AFL-CIO President Dale Cox about why unions seem to be less popular in Utah than in other states;…

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Behind the Headlines

Rio Grande closing, deal with solar customers, food tax

September 1, 2017 Emily Means

Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes and Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski announce that the crime-ridden Rio Grande Street will be closed to cars temporarily. Rocky Mountain Power reaches an agreement with solar energy advocates over net metering for people who have solar panels. And after nearly raising the sales tax on food during this…

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In the Hive

Locals respond to Operation Rio Grande

August 31, 2017 Emily Means

Locals respond to Operation Rio Grande, a collaborative effort by the state, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to address public safety concerns surrounding the homeless community. On the show: Mike Stransky and Kestrel Liedke, business owners in the Rio Grande and Pioneer Park neihborhoods; Mitchell, Jarrett and Chris, three men experiencing homelessness; and…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

BSOTA’s 200th episode: LIVE

August 31, 2017 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. Plus, special guest Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper, pops in to celebrate Both Sides of the Aisle’s 200th episode. They discuss Hurricane Harvey, the airport TRAX extension and Operation Rio Grande.

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Zinke’s monument adjustments, Operation Rio Grande’s tenure and Stewart may run for Senate

August 25, 2017 Emily Means

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recommends adjustments to national monument boundaries, but he doesn’t suggest eliminating any altogether. Operation Rio Grande’s efforts to curb crime near a downtown homeless shelter could take two years. And Rep. Chris Stewart has his eyes on Sen. Orrin Hatch’s job in 2018 — if Hatch chooses not to run for…

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