Emily Means talks with Melva Sine, CEO of the Utah Restaurant Association, about factors that determine the success (or demise) of a restaurant; KCPW producer Roger McDonough gives a look into the history and legacy of Lamb’s Grill Cafe, which closed earlier this year; and Ruth’s Diner owner Tracy Nelson spills the longevity secrets of the…
State leaders announce their new plan to fight homelessness, though many of the details on how to do it remain unknown to the public. Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch disagrees with President Donald Trump’s proposed ban on transgender people serving in the military. Gov. Gary Herbert endorses Provo Mayor John Curtis before the 3rd Congressional District…
Emily Means talks with Asha Parekh, Refugee Services Director at the Utah Department of Workforce Services, talks about the process of coming to Utah as a refugee; KCPW producer Ross Chambless gives a look at the celebrations and ceremonies that took places at this year’s World Refugee Day; and the Sunnyvale Farmers Market gives refugees…
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 Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen. Mike Lee’s differences on Senate Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act; Gov. Gary Herbert’s somewhat unprecedented endorsement of Provo Mayor John…
In anticipation of Utah’s population growth, Gov. Gary Herbert unveils a 50-year water management plan. Salt Lake County Council member Jenny Wilson announces that she will challenge seven-term Sen. Orrin Hatch. And the White House officially nominates Jon Huntsman Jr. as ambassador to Russia. At 9 a.m. Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Emma Penrod, Washington Bureau…
Host and producer Emily Means talks with Keith Bartholomew, a professor at the University of Utah’s City and Metropolitan Planning Department, who lays the groundwork for development around public transit; Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams addresses his vision for neighborhoods near the S-Line streetcar; and Roger Borgenicht of Utahns for Better Transportation shares some…
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 Senate Republicans’ failure to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act; the White House’s “Made in America” week; an explosion of population growth in Utah County; and Salt Lake County…
Matt Lusty from the Hinckley Institute of Politics fills in for Natalie Gochnour in The Middle and is joined on The Right by Natalie Callahan from the Utah Young Republicans and on The Left by Lorcan Murphy of the Young Democrats of Utah. They discuss the future of the Bears Ears National Monument; the roots…
Fireworks dazzle Utahns over the July Fourth weekend, but fires and increased air pollution have some residents wondering if the displays are worth the trouble. Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes considers involving the National Guard in the violence affecting the Rio Grande homeless population. And Utah Jazz player Gordon Hayward says goodbye to the Beehive…
Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, and on The Left by Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss the problem with fireworks; the Road Home homeless shelter’s rush to move out families; Pres. Donald Trump’s “election integrity” commission; and Natalie feeling #betrayward by Utah Jazz player Gordon…
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