Behind the Headlines

Mar 07 2025 41 ep. 49 mins 6
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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 sending questions to @upraccess on Twitter or emailing [email protected]. Behind the Headlines is brought to you through a partnership with Utah Public Radio and The Salt Lake Tribune.

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Firings at Utah national parks and more on Behind the Headlines

Mar 07 2025 48 mins  
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Anastasia Hufham and Brock Marchant talk about the latest news, including former national park superintendents saying the recent mass firings are ‘a really big deal.’

Utah Venezuelans fear deportation and more on Behind the Headlines

Feb 07 2025 51 mins  
Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prevailing as a federal appeals court tosses out James Huntsman’s tithing lawsuit.

Sundance Film Festival could be leaving Utah and more on Behind the Headlines

Jan 31 2025 49 mins  
Tribune reporters talk about the latest news, including "discrepancies" indicating dozens of Utah voucher recipients are enrolled in public school as lawmakers push for more voucher funding.

Bill threatens public employee unions and more on Behind the Headlines

Jan 24 2025 50 mins  
Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including a few massive changes Utah could see from the 2025 legislative session.

High resort prices, Utah cosmetology, and more on Behind the Headlines

Jan 03 2025 50 mins  
Salt Lake Tribune reporters join host Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including Utah resorts accounting for two of the three most expensive ski trips in the U.S.

US Magnesium and the Great Salt Lake on Behind the Headlines

Dec 20 2024 47 mins  
Tribune reporters Megan Banta, Tony Semerad, and Mark Eddington join on this episode to talk about a new road to bring a new era to a Utah city and a themed remote Utah resort.

Complaints regarding anti-trans PAC to Utah A.G and more on Behind the Headlines

Dec 06 2024 48 mins  
Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including the Lt. Gov.'s office overflow of complaints regarding the state's anti-trans PAC.

Political implications of Utah's population growth and more on Behind the Headlines

Nov 15 2024 49 mins  
Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including whether Utah’s growth could lead to a fifth congressional district for the state.

Election results, Bear River Massacre site, and more on Behind the Headlines

Nov 08 2024 48 mins  
Tribune reporters talk about the latest news, including a recap of the election results, UDOT's plans to tackle the 'red snake,' restoration at the Bear River Massacre site, and more.

A new homeless campus, armed officers in schools, and more on Behind the Headlines

Oct 30 2024 49 mins  
Aired Oct. 25. Tribune reporters Jose Davila IV and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including Utah having several contenders for the site of a massive new homeless campus.