The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts.
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Today
Utah's Olympic Snub, SLC Thankful Edition, Holiday Pop-Ups
The 2034 Winter Games get an Olympic-sized rebrand. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk through the politics of "Utah 2034." Plus, what we're grateful for and Thanksgiving shoutouts.
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43m 19s
Yesterday
State Leaders Icing out Local Experts on Mega Shelter?
Are state leaders listening to local experts on the 1,300-bed homeless campus? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project executive director Mackenzie Bray discuss the highlights from Thursday's Utah Homeless Services Board meeting and ... Show More
39m 26s
Nov 21
Brigham City’s Nuclear ‘Ecosystem,’ Work-From-Home Bars, Shrek Rave
Gov. Spencer Cox announced plans for a nuclear reactor in Brigham City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss Utah’s nuclear ambitions. Plus, a Reddit Q&A, and picks of the week to save money.
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51m 8s
Aug 2
456 - Auctioning America, Ghislaine’s Makeover & Sydney Sweeney’s White Naturals
<div>Tim discusses Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle controversy, how Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a low-security prison to be handled, Miriam Adelson giving Trump $100 million for obvious reasons, and how Trump’s presidency is auctioning off America to the highest bidder. <br>
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55m 25s
Aug 22
How Trump Is Shaking Trust in the Economy, and Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shut Down
<p>Plus, your Friday news quiz. </p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/middleeast/famine-gaza-city-israel.html" target="_blank"><strong>Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Are Officially Under Famine, Monitors Say</strong>< ... Show More
13m 36s
Mar 2021
Episode 10: Ryan McKnight - Mormonism and Multi-Level Marketing Part 2
<p>After tackling topics like cultural moray, the role of women in the LDS faith, and why Utah is rife with MLM's in part one, Ryan and I dive into "Big Pyramid", Mitt Romney's connections to MLM, the affinity fraud of Tahitian Noni Juice, the obsession of outrageous health claim ... Show More
1h 10m