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Parkland students have their Utah rally canceled by venue, Honduras woman loses her asylum appeal and how much time are judges taking on search warrants

Student survivors of the Parkland, Fla. school shooting lose the venue for their Utah rally. Vicky Chavez, a woman from Honduras who came to the U.S. seeking asylum, loses an appeal to have her case reconsidered by the courts. She says she’ll keep trying, while she and her daughters remain sheltered at the local church that has housed them…

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In the Hive

Youth-led activism

(Original air date: March 29, 2018) Today on the show: a look at youth-led activism in Utah and throughout history. Ermiya Fanaeian and Abena Bakenra, two organizers of the March For Our Lives-SLC rally, talk about why they think it’s important for young people to be involved in their communities; University of Utah historian Elizabeth Clement compares youth activism…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Sinclair must-runs and Utah, The “Doobie” State

Matt Lusty fills in for Natalie Gochnour in The Political Center and is joined on The Left by Sasha Luks-Morgan of the Young Democrats of Utah and on The Right by the Utah Young Republicans‘ Erik Roan. They discuss the Sinclair-issued statement about fake news heard on local TV stations; the student-led activism of the…

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Romney talks immigration, guv OKs Medicaid expansion and Utahns take to the streets over guns

Mitt Romney discusses his stance on Dreamers and promotes a merit-based U.S. immigration system. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signs a Medicaid expansion bill that could cover 70,000 low-income Utahns if the federal government approves it. And thousands of students and supporters march against gun violence just after a counterdemonstration from gun-rights activists. At 9 a.m.…

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In the Hive

Youth-led activism

Today on the show: a look at youth-led activism in Utah and throughout history. Ermiya Fanaeian and Abena Bakenra, two organizers of the March For Our Lives-SLC rally, talk about why they think it’s important for young people to be involved in their communities; University of Utah historian Elizabeth Clement compares youth activism of the…

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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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