Author Archives: Emily Means

Behind the Headlines

Jason Chaffetz’s new gig; Mike Lee’s role in the delayed health care vote; and what caused the Brian Head fire to spread?

June 30, 2017 Emily Means

Outgoing Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz starts work as a political pundit on Fox News. Republican Senate leaders postpone a vote on their health care bill amid lack of support, including from Utah Sen. Mike Lee. And while the Brian Head Fire rages on, environmentalists and state legislators disagree on what causes wildfires to spread. On…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Health care, the Brian Head wildfire and Jason Chaffetz joins Fox News

June 29, 2017 Emily Means

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 the Senate Republicans’ health care bill; causes of the Brian Head wildfire; Congressman Jason Chaffetz’s quick move to Fox News; and Utah’s bad driving habits.

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Behind the Headlines

Utah’s new DUI law, Gov. Herbert vs. the legislature — and Mike Lee vs. the GOP health care bill

June 23, 2017 Emily Means

Utah’s hotly debated DUI law comes under scrutiny during the legislature’s interim session. The race for Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s soon-to-be-vacant House seat spurs a conflict between the Utah legislature and Gov. Gary Herbert. And Senate Republicans release the draft of their health care bill, drawing fire from Democrats and some Republicans, including Utah Sen. Mike…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Minimum wage vs. living wage, special elections and health care

June 22, 2017 Emily Means

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 the 94-hour workweek required to afford a two-bedroom apartment on minimum wage; a growing rift between the Utah Legislature and Gov. Gary Herbert over special elections procedures; the lack of…

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Downtown SLC

Re-envisioning Library Square and the civic campus

June 22, 2017 Emily Means

Host Jason Mathis talks with Christine Richmond from the Urban Land Institute and Lia Summers, Senior Art and Culture Advisor to Mayor Jackie Biskupski. They discuss plans to better utilize the space that spans the area from Washington Square to the Public Safety Building.

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Local News

SLC Facility Ushers People into Housing and Treatment Programs

June 19, 2017 Emily Means

Jimmy Woods was homeless for 12 years before finally landing a place of his own in May. More than a decade ago, when he couldn’t get the help he needed in Birmingham, Alabama, Jimmy boarded a bus bound for Ogden. After that, he made his way to the Road Home Shelter in Salt Lake City. “I…

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Education

Rock camp teaches girls to use their voices

June 16, 2017 Emily Means

-Audio below- (KCPW News) For its second year in Salt Lake City, the Rock N’ Roll Camp for Girls is pushing girls out from backstage and into the limelight. The weeklong camp gives girls ages 8-18 a chance to form bands and learn to sing, play drums, bass, guitar and keys. The girls write their own…

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Behind the Headlines

Ott may retire early, Zinke wants to resize Bears Ears and Utah imam barred from flying home

June 16, 2017 Emily Means

Amid growing concerns for his health, Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott considers retiringfrom the position before his term ends in 2020. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recommends resizing the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument. And the leader of a Utah mosque is barred from his flight home to the United States from a Kenyan…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Gun Control, Drama in the Utah Democratic Party and the Golden State Warriors

June 15, 2017 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss gun control after the shooting at the Congressional Republicans’ baseball practice; what we learned from former FBI Director James Comey and Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimonies; infighting within the Utah…

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