Behind the Headlines

Wasatch mining ban, Trump’s backing of Lee and a controversial campaign aide

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) This area may be affected by the proposed limestone quarry, in Parleys Canyon, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

The Salt Lake County Council bans new mines in the foothills and canyons of the Wasatch Mountains. A Utah congressional candidate brings controversial Republican adviser Roger Stone onto his campaign. And Sen. Mike Lee stays mum on former President Donald Trump’s “Complete and Total Endorsement.”

At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Brian Maffly and Bryan Schott, along with 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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