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Access Utah
Monday-Thursday 9:00- 10:00 a.m., 7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Tom Williams

Access Utah is UPR's original program focusing on the things that matter to Utah. The hour-long show airs live Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Access Utah covers everything from pets to politics in a range of formats from in-depth interviews to call-in shows.

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