Behind the Headlines
Fridays from 9 a.m - 10 a.m.
From its politics to its public lands to polygamy, Utah has always been fertile ground for news. Here on UPR, The Salt Lake Tribune presents a fresh way for Utahns to process the headlines. Behind the Headlines, a live weekly broadcast, examines the week’s top local stories through the eyes of reporters on the beat.
Hosted by UPR's Tom Williams, a rotating panel of the state’s top journalists explain what’s happening in the Beehive State along with the hows and whys.
Listeners can join the discussion by emailing upraccess@gmail.com.
Behind the Headlines is brought to you through a partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gerhke, Sam Moilanen, and Brooke Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including a protest against an ICE detention center planned for Salt Lake City. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Leia Larsen, and Brock Marchant talk about the week’s top stories, including a recap of the Utah Legislature's 2026 session. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen, Robert Gehrke, and Samantha Moilanen join Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including a proposal to for Utah to take on nuclear waste. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Andy Larsen, Brooke Larsen, and Addy Baird join Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including the ongoing debate over Utah public lands, and more. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Tony Semerad, and Julie Jag share the week’s top stories, including the Utah Republican Party claiming enough signatures to send a Prop 4 repeal initiative. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen and Robert Gehrke join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including Utah snowpack hitting the worst levels on record, and more. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Julie Jag and Jose Davila IV join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including Utah’s high-stakes plan for the 2034 Olympics. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Leia Larsen, and Peggy Fletcher Stack talk about the week’s top stories, including Utah planning to buy one of the state’s major polluters. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Jose Davila IV, and Leia Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including the beginning of the Utah Legislature’s 45-day session. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Brooke Larsen, and Emily Anderson Stern talk about the week’s top stories, including longtime UVU President Astrid Tuminez stepping down.
