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A colorful jazz set blending playful classics, lyrical reflection, and spirited improvisation—featuring Vince Guaraldi, Daggerboard, Bobby Watson, Ruben Caban, and Jon De Lucia. -
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5ff8d1e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
A team at Idaho National Lab could be part of the solution to reducing nuclear reactor waste as the industry expands in the U.S. First, they have to study the risks of reusing this type of fuel. -
During the 20th century, Nevada earned the nickname "Mississippi of the West" for racial segregation and discrimination. Now, it's set to elect the first Black governor west of the Mississippi River. -
Host Tammy Proctor continues the theme of spices and exploring how people would grind spices before we could buy them in those handy little bottles – pre-ground? -
Food insecurity in Utah went up almost 30% in just one year. Chicanos por la Causa's new network is using community resources to source and deliver fresh food to those families in need. -
The former US Magnesium site will be used by Mariana Minerals, but overseen by the state. In other news, state officials are investigating feed cubes after several horses died in southern Utah. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters discuss the week’s top stories, including the Utah Legislature's Republican supermajority, government accountability, and Sen. John Curtis's critical Substack newsletter. -
Drought and climate change have cut deep into the Colorado River's reservoirs, and rains did little to boost Lake Powell and Lake Mead. There are some silver linings, though. -
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus gained 12 new members nationwide, eight of whom flipped Republican-held seats. It comes as Republicans seem to lose ground with Hispanic voters this election. -
Even though it's set centuries ago, this film feels like a contemporary fairy tale about rising above ostracism and finding your people. -
The Utah Department of Transportation warned of especially long delays for Lehi in Utah County. In other news, there's a harmful algal bloom in Panguitch Lake.
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Ongoing floods made getting to the polls difficult, if not impossible, for some voters. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson made an emergency declaration that let them vote online instead.
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/43a4dc2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
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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.
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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women. -
Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair." -
Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington. -
Visitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it. -
The Supreme Court considers the case of a prisoner who suffered brutal injuries, only to be denied medical care behind bars. He wants to sue the prison nurse in a case that could change the law on holding federal officers accountable. -
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change. -
Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish? -
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January. -
The secretive software company has been accused of letting its powerful tools be used by the Trump administration to surveil Americans. Now it's hiring former Sen. Jon Tester to burnish its image. -
Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.
