The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

Coping and Resilience in the Face of Severe Drought

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the increasing frequency and severity of drought in Utah and how changes to water use can make the state more resilient in the face of a warming climate. Last summer, the Great Salt Lake hit historic lows not seen…

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Can You Afford Clean Air?

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses how bad air reinforces existing inequities and how to craft policy that addresses environmental inequality. A recent study from Brigham Young University found that poor air quality decreased overall life expectancy for Utahns by two years. While data is…

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Real Estate Frenzy and Rural Utah

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses Utah’s real estate frenzy and its impact on rural Utahns. Over the last year, 22 of Utah’s 29 counties experienced increases in housing prices. Salt Lake County, the state’s most urban and populous, sold 17,000 homes alone. While this…

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The Role of Local Media

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: December 8, 2021) — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the role that local media plays in Utah and across the country. This week’s panel gets into how local media lead to more accountable government, greater awareness of local issues and engagement with…

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Wildfires and the West

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: August 22, 2021) — This week on the program, a panel of experts look at the worsening fire conditions in the western U.S. and discuss the efforts to mitigate wildfires in the region. This summer, the Wasatch Front saw some of the worst air quality in the world due…

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Supply Chain and the Impact on Housing

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: November 10, 2021) — This week on the program, a panel of experts look at the housing market in Utah and how the supply chain has slowed the ability to meet the demand for more homes. Over the past decade, Utah has seen one of the hottest…

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Remapping Utah Politics: Redistricting 2021

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: November 11, 2021) — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the process that went into redrawing Utah’s political boundaries for the next ten years. Over the last month, the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission and Utah Legislature wrapped up their respective redistricting efforts and…

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Remapping Utah Politics: Redistricting 2021

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: November 11, 2021) — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the process that went into redrawing Utah’s political boundaries for the next ten years. Over the last month, the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission and Utah Legislature wrapped up their respective redistricting efforts and…

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Powering the Future with Renewable Energy

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: December 9, 2020) — This week on the program, we air a panel on the future of renewable energy and the need to change our energy system to combat pollution and prevent the worst effects of climate change. Despite the many economic and social setbacks in 2020, renewable…

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The Role of Local Media

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the role that local media plays in Utah and across the country. This week’s panel gets into how local media lead to more accountable government, greater awareness of local issues and engagement with local communities. The panel includesJay Evensen,…

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