Behind the Headlines

Chaffetz and Comey, Chaffetz and Herbert, Huntsman and Russia

Rep. Jason Chaffetz invites former FBI Director James Comey to testify publicly over a memoregarding a special request from President Donald Trump. Former Gov. Jon Huntsman awaits nomination as ambassador to Russia more than two months after accepting the job. And withChaffetz’s plans to step down from Congress in June, Gov. Gary Herbert and the…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Special Elections, Shauna Lake and Mormons Building Bridges

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 KUTV anchor Shauna Lake’s DUI charges; Jon Huntsman Jr.’s delayed confirmation as ambassador to Russia; Mormons Building Bridges denied a spot in the Days of ’47 Parade for the fourth time;…

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Downtown SLC

2017 UMOCA Annual Gala

Guest host Kristian Anderson of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art talks with Steven Labrum from UMOCA’s Board of Trustees about the 2017 UMOCA Annual Gala, what it means to live downtown and their recommendations on where you should grab dinner tonight.

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Behind the Headlines

Zinke’s monumental tour, Chaffetz wants Comey review, Hatch on health care

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke receives feedback from lawmakers, advocacy groups and American Indians on Bears Ears National Monument for his recommendation to Pres. Donald Trump. Congressman Jason Chaffetz requests a review by the Department of Justice of the firing of FBI Director James Comey. And Sen. Orrin Hatch comments on Americans receiving federal health care…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

FBI Director James Comey Fired, Sen. Orrin Hatch’s Comments of the Week and the Utah Jazz Fall to Golden State

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 Pres. Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey; Sen. Orrin Hatch’s comments on health care and Bears Ears; the results of the French election; and the Utah Jazz’s…

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Downtown SLC

More Jail Beds, Less Crime?

Host Jason Mathis speaks with Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown and SLCPD Deputy Chief Josh Scharman about the effect increasing the number of jail beds throughout Salt Lake County will have on the criminal element in the Rio Grande district.

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Environment

Dark Skies Walk Brings Attention to Light Pollution in Salt Lake City

-Audio below- (KCPW News) Despite clearing clouds after a stormy week, participants on a dark skies walk in Downtown Salt Lake City could hardly see the stars. Leading the way, Bettymaya Foott of the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative says it’s really a simple fix. “Light pollution is a matter of lighting design, and the light…

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Downtown SLC

Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates 130 Years of Supporting Local Businesses

Today on the show, Jason speaks with Heidi Walker, COO of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber advocates for businesses in matters of public policy, networking and employee development.

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Local News

Utahns March for Science on Earth Day

-Audio below- (KCPW News) Like Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, they spoke for the trees – as well as for air quality, melting glaciers and medical research funding. Thousands of scientists, doctors and lay people marched to the Utah State Capitol Saturday, in solidarity with other marches for science around the world. The rally coincided with Earth Day and…

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Downtown SLC

Pop-up Parks on Main: A Continuing Tradition

Today on the show Jason speaks with Kristin Beck, Director of Urban Activation and Public Art at the Downtown Alliance, about the Downtown Garden Stroll (Parks Pop Up on Main). In April and May, downtown bursts with colors of spring. The Garden Stroll builds upon one of the premier urban gardens in the west, at Temple…

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