Behind the Headlines

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the Little Cottonwood Canyon ‘boondoggle’ and new details from Utah County allegations

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) More than one thousand protesters gather at the Capitol for a “Fight for the Right to Choose” rally on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Salt Lake City.

The Supreme Court strikes down Roe V. Wade.

Local officials ask UDOT to start over with its transportation plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon, calling a proposed gondola a “boondoggle.”

Some details emerge about the ritualistic sex abuse allegations the Utah County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating.

And, during Congressional testimony, Arizona’s House Speaker explains how his LDS faith impelled him to reject efforts by the Trump Administration to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Brian Maffly and Jessica Miller, and news columnist Robert Gehrke join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories.

Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling 801-355-TALK.

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KCPW and The Salt Lake Tribune present a fresh way for Utahns to process the headlines. Behind the Headlines, a live weekly broadcast, examines the week’s top local stories through the eyes of reporters on the beat. Produced by KCPW Studios
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