Behind the Headlines

The VP debate, a presidential poll, a senator’s comments on ‘rank democracy,’ and fact-checking coronavirus misinformation 

This past week, Utah hosted the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election; a new poll found President Trump has a ten point lead over Joe Biden in the Beehive State; Sen. Mike Lee took aim at “rank democracy” on Twitter; and coronavirus columnist Andy Larsen fact-checked a viral social media post. Recap these…

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Resources to help weather financial impacts of COVID-19

KCPW is compiling this list to connect the community with resources to help with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Questions? Email comments@kcpw.org. Unemployment Assistance. Resources specific to those whose employment has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program (forgivable loans). A Small Business Association (SBA) loan to help businesses keep workers…

KCPW Presents

Caring for your mental health during a public health crisis

In the midst of a global pandemic we feature three conversations with local experts about the impact this surreal moment in history is having on our mental health. How do we stay grounded when things can feel helpless? How do we take some degree of control back? How do we talk to our kids about…

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Help for local nonprofits

Given the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in with the ongoing pandemic, KCPW has created additional space in our broadcast to help support the local nonprofit community.  If you are a nonprofit who has urgent volunteering needs or programming that can be accessed from home, send us that information and we’ll get it on our…

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Your story in the time of coronavirus

Active call for responses: KCPW is working on a show about people on the front lines of this crisis. We’re hoping to hear from those working in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as essential workers (like grocery store employees), and we’re looking for responses to any or all of the following questions: What…

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KCPW’s Guide to Sending Audio Comments

How to use your iPhone or Android to record a high-quality message to send to KCPW The below steps might seem like a hassle, but it results in better audio for radio – and when you sound better, people listen to what you say. Thank you! For iPhone 1. Pick up your iPhone and select…

Behind the Headlines

Pornography warning labels, massage parlor busts, and the latest from the 2020 Utah legislative session

Rep. Chris Stewart is reportedly in the running for intelligence chief. A pornography warning label bill advances at the legislature. And a Utah lawmaker proposes banning elective abortions — if Roe v. Wade is overturned. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune government and politics editor Dan Harrie and reporters Jessica Miller and Bethany…

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In the Hive

The origins of the American two-party system

Today on In the Hive, we look at the origins of the American two-party system, and ponder whether either party might split into multiple parties, or dissolve altogether. Plus we try to get to the bottom of question about the adoption of the two major parties by Utahns in the run-up to statehood. Guest: Matthew…

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