Ukraine

Part travelogue, part memoir, part reporting, Robin Hemley’s book "Borderline Citizen" redefines notions of nationhood by exploring the arbitrariness of boundaries and what it means to belong.

Our hosts discuss global affairs, recession projections, entitlement cuts, the vote-by-mail rollback, and pride flags.

Our hosts discuss the escalations between Russia and Ukraine and the flurry of new cabinet announcements from the incoming Trump administration.

In other news, Utah firefighters are training to fight fires in larger buildings. And winter driving conditions are expected in Utah's mountains over the next few days, and more.

In other news, Utah hosted Ukrainian delegates on Friday, strengthening the partnerships between Utah and the Kyiv province of Ukraine. And, wildfires continue to burn in Utah to varying degrees.

In other news, Zion National Park is working towards being the first U.S. national park with a fully electric fleet.

In other news: As a part a new museum launch, UVU is unveiling a new initiative called "The Art of Belonging," featuring Utah artists of color.

Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko will also reportedly visit Idaho Falls this week.

Former NPR foreign correspondent Corey Flintoff joins UPR's Tom Williams for a Q&A about Russia's war on Ukraine.

A section of Colorado State's audience at Saturday's basketball game against Utah State started the chant as the Ukranian player was readying himself for free throws.