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UPR News & Programs
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Host Tammy Proctor continues the theme of spice and exploring the history of efficient machines, food processors, and blenders to grind our spices. -
Watching bits of her stand-up alongside interviews of her loved ones satisfies the expected documentary structure. But the exploration of mental illness is why people should watch this. -
The bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, co-sponsored by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, would speed up federal permitting for projects like data centers and solar farms. -
An Environmental Protection Agency official says the change will protect small businesses. Environmental groups say it will let large companies produce more pollution. -
In other news, Utah is part of a nationwide settlement with a rent-to-own finance company accused of misleading consumers. And, a 104-year-old railcar in Ogden is getting restored. -
Natalie and John discuss the lessons from the midterm elections, the incoming federal and state legislative leadership, and potential areas for bipartisan compromise. -
The project would include 1,500 homes, a small commercial space, and public trails. In other news, recent flooding closed the lower falls trail in Gunlock State Park.
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Scott Hammond is a 20-year search and rescue veteran. We talk about his experience as a K-9 specialist and what it means to be truly lost. -
The Central Arizona Project chose not to keep funding cloud seeding work in Colorado and Utah, which can help boost snow totals. The choice is part of a broader fight over Colorado River water. -
The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus called for Riebe to resign over the alleged harassment and discrimination. Her attorney claims the report "blindly adopted the view" of those caucus members. -
In other news, Providence voters approved possibly taking on the Cache County Library. And, the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer is set for summer 2028.
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It's nearly a quarter of the total funds distributed nationwide from activities on federal and tribal lands. Utah was also in the top 10 this year at $124 million.
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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.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, American Eagle Outfitters tells us. But who made them? And what are working conditions like in the garment factories of Pakistan and Bangladesh? -
Officials are seeking at least $1 million in damages from the owners of the tanker that hit a cruise ship last week. The incident was dubbed "the miracle on the Mississippi" after no one was killed. -
In several states, Democrats took control of legislatures that had been divided and they weakened GOP dominance in others. Issues on the agenda: More access to health care, new limits on school vouchers. -
A year ago in November, New Mexico became the first state to offer free childcare to every eligible family, regardless of income. -
The film Being Heumann tells the lesser-known story of the mother of the disability rights movement. A new generation of activists share how they "carry the torch" today. -
A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House. -
Some college football games were delayed a few hours on Saturday or postponed to Sunday. And in Oklahoma at least, there will be perks for fans to make up for the inconvenience, including cheap beers. -
A new Florida law that prohibits taxpayer dollars from going toward diversity initiatives has prompted Delray Beach to cancel its St. Patrick's Day parade after a nearly 60-year run. -
The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations at the Pan American Health Organization. -
The company's spacecraft returned to its Texas launchpad in dramatic fashion — by carefully lowering itself until two metal arms attached to the launch tower could secure it.
