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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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A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools. -
Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why. -
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather. -
The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. -
The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved. -
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. -
Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years. -
The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed. -
A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them. -
One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.
