Behind the Headlines

Lawsuit against the LDS Church, Bear Lake water rights and SLC inland port deal

The woman who says she was raped by a former Missionary Training Center president sues the LDS Church and comes forward to tell her story. The state of Utah asks for control of unclaimed water in Bear Lake, prompting concerns from environmentalists about downstream effects. And how Salt Lake City’s priorities for an inland port…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Gun reform and Romney’s right turn on immigration

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss the March For Our Lives demonstration and requests for gun control; Mitt Romney says he’s Right of President Donald Trump on immigration; the new census question that could result in…

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Behind the Headlines

Love meets with Trump, Herbert aims at youth suicide, Mormon church gets new top leaders

Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, meets with President Donald Trump to discuss immigration policy — but not his “s—hole countries” remark. Gov. Gary Herbert creates a task force to address the rise in youth suicides. The LDS Church gets a new leader who changes the composition of its governing First Presidency. And, in a special pre-recorded…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Jason Chaffetz cooks pancakes, Bears Ears faces a big cut and the LDS Church supports a baker who won’t make a cake for a same-sex wedding

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by former State Sen. Steve Urquhart. They discuss former Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s appearance on Fox & Friends; Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke’s recommendation to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments; Jon Huntsman Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing for ambassador to…

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Ben McAdams undercover, Steve Urquhart and ‘whispers’ from The Church and attack ads in the CD3

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Josh Kanter of Alliance for a Better Utah. They discuss Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams’ three-day experience as a homeless person; former state Sen. Steve Urquhart’s Facebook post regarding lobbying efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ…

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Local News

LDS Church: No Women Allowed at Priesthood Session

(KCPW News) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has rejected a group’s request for female attendance at the upcoming priesthood session. The general conference event is historically males-only, and according to the church, it will stay that way. For more on group Ordain Women’s reaction to the church’s response, KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham reports.

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Legislative Coverage

UT Rep. Trying to Tear Down ‘Zion Curtain’

(KCPW News) Few issues crystalize the alcohol debate in Utah better than the so-called Zion Curtain. Supporters deem it a necessary protection for families at restaurants. Detractors say that it does little to prevent drinking and, frankly, it’s a bit weird. If you live in Utah, you probably know what a Zion Curtain is, but here’s…

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Savage Interview: Dan Savage Talks to KCPW

(KCPW News) Sex advice columnist and gay rights advocate Dan Savage is known nationally for his syndicated column Savage Love, as well as his podcast Savage Lovecast. He has frequented many national news and media outlets, such as Real Time with Bill Maher, The Colbert Report, and This American Life. He also started the It…

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City Views

CityViews 12/11/12: Fear of the Queer Child/The Mormon Gay Website

  Segment 1: The fear that somehow homosexuality is contagious or that children can be persuaded or seduced into being gay has been around for a millennia and remains alive and well. Gay rights advocates have long argued that the data shows it’s more nature than nurture when it comes to sexuality. But a University…

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