Spencer Cox

Utah State University’s Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air released its fifth report to the governor and legislature this week.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters talk about the week’s top stories, including the death of Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gov. Spencer Cox, former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, and Rep. Andy Biggs discussed Kirk’s ideology after a memorial speech by conservative commentator Alex Clark.

During the governor's monthly press conference, Cox said Utah’s vote-by-mail system is secure and could be a model for other states.

Gov. Spencer Cox has proclaimed August as Immunization Awareness Month, aiming to boost vaccination rates and curb disease outbreaks.

During a press conference, the governor warned that human carelessness has caused 72% of Utah’s wildfires this year.

Avoiding a special election that would put a vote to repeal an anti-labor union law on the ballot this November, Governor Cox announced the vote won't be on the ballot until November 3, 2026.

The governor cited constitutional authority for troop deployment in Los Angeles and said peaceful protest is welcome — but warned that violence will not be tolerated.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Paighten Harkins, along with UPR/Tribune reporter Clarissa Casper join us this week to talk about the latest news.

Our hosts discuss the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' the phase-out of pennies, religious school funding, Cox's message to Trump, and Utah's tourism industry.