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The Rundown: Members of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center on the Long Pursuit of Justice

Today, Jennifer Hare Salem and Jensie Anderson of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, on the sometimes long road to clearing the names of people who were wrongfully-convicted. Also, a new Salt Lake Sports Complex and the University of Utah’s new masters program in petroleum engineering. Click here for the long version of our interview with…

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The Rundown: Brian Moench, Founder of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment on Utah Air Quality

Today we feature a conversation with Brian Moench, founder and president of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, on the public health risks of poor air quality and why his organization and the Sierra Club are fighting to stop the expansion of Salt Lake’s Tesoro Refinery. Also, your daily summary of today’s top local…

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The Rundown: Brad Peterson, Director of the New Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation

Today on the show a discussion with Brad Peterson, Director of the new Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation on implementing the the state’s Outdoor Recreation Vision (PDF). That interview, and your roundup of today’s top local headlines.

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The Rundown: Director Rollin Cook of the Utah Department of Corrections on Changes to Visitation Policy

Today on the program a discussion about the recent changes to the Utah Department of Corrections’ visitation policies with Director Rollin Cook. Plus a report on Salt Lake City’s Solar Day and your local news summary.

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The Rundown: Bob Walters of the Utah DWR on Wildlife Watching

Today we speak to Bob Walters, the Watchable Wildlife Program Coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Walters offers his tips on where to see different species and how to approach wildlife watching in the state.

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The Rundown: Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank on Community Outreach, DNA Databases and Public Safety

Today, an audio postcard from teachers testifying at a legislative committee meeting on education. Plus, your local news summary and a conversation with SLCPD Chief Chris Burbank on the new Public Safety Building, DNA databases, community outreach and more.

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The Rundown: The History of Pioneer Day with the State Historical Society’s Brad Westwood

Today on the program Brad Westwood, Director of the Division of State History and Utah State Historical Society, on the regional celebration that is Pioneer Day. Also a look at Republican Senator Mike Lee’s efforts to defund Obamacare, and your summary of today’s top local headlines.

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The Rundown: Tim DeChristopher on the Role of Civil Disobedience in Society

Today, activist Tim DeChristopher on the role of civil disobedience in American society, and how his time in prison informed his positions on reforming the justice system. DeChristopher was released earlier this year after 21 months in federal detention for fraudulently bidding on parcels of public land in an effort to save them from oil…

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The Rundown: Reps. King and Powell on Efforts to Limit Utah Campaign Contributions

A summary of today’s top headlines, and a conversation with Democratic Rep. Brian King and Republican Rep. Kraig Powell about their work to try to reform Utah’s rules on political campaign donations. Plus, Political Cornflakes with the Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham.

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The Rundown: No Labels Lawmaking, Special Legislative Coverage and a Local News Round-Up

On today’s show, we hear from Clarine Nardi Riddle of the group No Labels – a political organization in Washington whose aim is to break partisan gridlock in the federal government. This morning, the group unveiled a bi-partisan package of legislation that has the backing of more than 80 lawmakers. That interview and your local…

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