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Your Guide to May 2026 in Salt Lake
May in Salt Lake — is it spring? Is it summer? Why not both! Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and newsletter editor Terina Ria bring you a guide to making the most of this month, from sheepdog racing to dinner parties. Plus, listen to this episode for even more coffee ... Show More
32m 42s
Yesterday
Utah’s New Poo Guidelines
Utahns love to get outside, but when you gotta go … you gotta go. Host Ali Vallarta asks Angelique Fish, cofounder of the Women's Wine Hiking Society, how to poop outdoors tactfully and keep our trails clean all summer long. This episode first aired on Dec. 12, 2025. Get more fro ... Show More
25m 46s
Apr 28
Crowded Democratic Primary, $4/Month For Clean Energy, Harmon's Car Crash
A bunch of candidates will be on your ballot for the Congressional District One Democratic primary. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down the results from this weekend's nominating conventions. Plus, a new clean energy prog ... Show More
42m 32s
Sep 2025
Trump Wages War on American Cities As DOD Gets a Makeover | Michael Grunwald
Michael Kosta breaks down Trump's Department of War, a.k.a. the new billion-dollar nickname for the Department of Defense, and Josh Johnson is hyped up for the president to go to war with America's biggest enemy: America. Thanks to Trump, Canadian tourism is way down, with many c ... Show More
37m 36s
Jun 2025
LA Tension Escalates, Military Parade Preps & RIP Happy Hour?- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! We're talking about what both President Trump and California's governor are saying about the unrest in Los Angeles as immigration raids and backlash spread around the country. Also, we'll tell you why army bases are being renamed aga ... Show More
13m 12s
Jun 2025
ICE Faces Backlash, Tulsa Reparations Plan & Wrap on WTF- Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, June 3, 2025! We're talking about how immigration officials are stepping up enforcement, even in the face of backlash. Also, we'll tell you what a suspect has told investigators about his flamethrower attack in Colorado this week. Plus, where tourist ... Show More
13m 21s
Apr 2024
🍟 “$20/hour McPayDay” — California’s bottom-up economics. Netflix’s ski resort. Sports betting’s worst week yet.
California now has the highest minimum wage law in the country at $20/hour for fast food workers — We call it “The McPayDay”, and it’s a test of the economic concept: “Bottom-Up Economics.”Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings acquired Powder Mountain, a ski resort in Utah — It will b ... Show More
22m 34s
Jun 2025
Flamethrower Attack, New Metal Tariffs & Taylor Takes Control- Monday, June 2, 2025
The news to know for Monday, June 2, 2025! We'll tell you about more targeted violence in the U.S. against supporters of Israeli hostages, and we're talking about President Trump's latest tariff announcement. Also, air quality concerns are impacting millions of Americans. Plus, a ... Show More
13m 6s
A local ICE interaction is under scrutiny, and now local politicians are addressing the elephant in the room. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down highlights from Mayor Jenny Wilson’s State of the County address. Plus, Sugar House Pub’s tentative comeback, a business opportunity, and a good bill.
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The news to know for Monday, July 7, 2025! </span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We'll tell you about the devastating flooding in Central Texas, the rescue and recovery efforts still underway, and why some survivors ar ... Show More
