The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

Can Utah’s ski industry survive climate change?

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour ā€” This week, we bring you a forum on the effects of climate change in Utah ā€” and in particular ā€” its effects on Utahā€™s ski industry. Officially, adopting the phrase ā€œThe Greatest Snow on Earthā€ over four decades ago in 1975, does Utah, in 2019, still hold the mantle…

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Behind the Headlines

Utah Representatives react to Trump’s Twitter tirade

ļ»æļ»æļ»æHow Utah’s delegation in Washington responded to president Trump’s Twitter tirade against four progressive democrats. Utah Sen. Mike Lee votes against extending funding to compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. And the homeless population living in Salt Lake City is still largely uninformed about what changes to services will happen when the…

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In the Hive

Facial recognition scans of Utah drivers license and driving privilege card databases

Today on the show, a look at how federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI and ICE make requests for facial recognition scans of Utah drivers licenses, IDs, and driving privilege cards. In recent weeks, the use of facial recognition by law enforcement has come under scrutiny from privacy watchdogs, state governments, and members of…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

House resolution condemning President Trump’s tweets and the Salt Lake City mayoral debate

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“Ā Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Josh Kanter, Board President of the Alliance for a Better Utah. They discuss President Trump’s tweets telling four members of Congress to “go back” to where they came from, the nonbinding resolution condemning those…

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The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

Should we have a universal basic income?

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour ā€” This week on the program, we bring you a forum to ask the question, ā€œShould we have a universal basic income?ā€ in the U.S. A universal basic income (UBI) refers to the dispersing of an amount of income to all members within a society, no strings attachedā€”to curb poverty…

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Behind the Headlines

Inland port protests, teacher pay increases and the evolving Utah Jazz roster

This week in Utah, inland port protesters clash with police at the offices of the Salt Lake City Chamber; teachers and the Salt Lake City School District reach a tentative agreement over pay; and the Utah Jazz shake up their roster. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Taylor Stevens and Andy Larsen…

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In the Hive

Utah expands teleworking pilot for state employees

Over the last year, Utah has been conducting an experiment of sorts with its state employees. As part of a pilot program on teleworking, dozens of workers have been staying home at least three days a week. Officials wanted to see the impact on productivity in state offices, on air quality, and on employee satisfaction.…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Federal use of driver’s license databases and Inland Port protests

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“Ā Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Holly Richardson, former state legislator and editorial columnist at the Salt Lake Tribune, and on The Left by Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss Utah’s reaction to federal use of state driver’s license data, Mia Love’s potential bid for Utah’s 4th…

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KCPW Presents

Greater Avenues Community Council Mayoral Candidates Forum

On Wednesday, July 10th, the eight candidates for Salt Lake City Mayor attended a forum hosted by the Greater Avenues Community CouncilĀ in the LDS Hospital auditorium. The event was moderated by University of Utah professor emeritus Gene Fitzgerald, and featured questions about the candidates’ positions on the Utah Inland Port, homelessness and affordable housing, air…

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