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The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Paighten Harkins, Addy Baird, and Jessica Schreifels, along with visual journalist Trent Nelson, talk about the week’s top stories.
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UPR News & Programs
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Utah’s dietary supplement industry is growing dramatically. But the definition of a supplement is hard to pin down, and their efficacy is often questioned by medical professionals. -
Advocates of methane, also known as natural gas, say it's more reliable at night or when there's no wind. A new report, however, argues gas-fired power plants pose significant risks for consumers. -
In other news, Garden City's mayor died this week after a "short but courageous battle with cancer." And, Utah approved tax incentives for five productions set to film in the state this summer. -
We talk with Jay Neugeboren whose new book is "Dickens in Brooklyn: Essays on Family, Writing, & Madness," a collection of essays in which he explores experiences that have been central to his life. -
We preview the USU Student Short Film Festival 2026. This film festival invites emerging filmmakers from every discipline to showcase their vision, craft, and originality on the big screen. -
A group of Cache Valley volunteers came together to celebrate the Easter season in an orchestra and choir production of "The Lamb of God" -
Our hosts discuss Congress' rejection of a war powers resolution on Iran, growing transmission rates of measles in Utah, and how past online comments may derail Utah Sen. Nate Blouin's campaign for Congress. -
Morning glory is famous for its seemingly never-ending roots. But Utah experts have found an unlikely ally that could help keep the weed under control. -
By tomorrow, we'll be in a transition period between two systems, bringing clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures across the board. Expect to warm up a couple degrees just about everywhere. -
By tomorrow, there will be some lingering sprinkles up north through the morning, before we're mostly on the other side of this disturbance.
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To Saul Mejia and Jennifer Espinoza, coffee is a cultural staple. Here’s how they’re sharing it with northern Utah. -
Every year on or near Earth Day, we check in with writer and photographer Stephen Trimble. Today we talk with Trimble and three scientists.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump. -
Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional. -
Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others. -
President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody. -
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots. -
As some continue to pushback on AI art, artist Refik Anadol seeks to base his new venture on ethical and environmental principles. -
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006. -
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history. -
The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues. -
Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida.
