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How To ‘Disagree Better’ Over Turkey Nov 21, 2024

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Gov. Spencer Cox has asked Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if conflict is actually the good stuff? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Valley University professor and conflict specialist Dr. Maria Blevins what the Governor’s campaign gets right and what it’s missing. Plus, tips for when Salt Lakers are feeling feisty — whether with a state legislator or a friend.

This episode originally aired on April 22, 2024.

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Gov. Cox’s Disagree Better Initiative

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Do Local Democrats Know What Voters Want? Nov 20, 2024

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What worked well for local Democrats who pulled off slim victories in red Utah? Natalie Pinkney, incoming at-large Salt Lake County Council member, joins host Ali Vallarta to share lessons from her Democratic campaign and what she thinks voters really want.

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Midvale Mayor’s Affair, the AG’s Weird Calendar, Fun Winter Classes Nov 19, 2024

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Attorney General Sean Reyes’ calendar was finally released, revealing how he’s spent his time these last five years. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what the documents reveal. Plus Midvale’s mayor affair and an out-of-the-box gift idea.

Resources and references:

Utah A.G. Sean Reyes fought to keep his calendar private. Here’s what it shows. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Wife cites ‘substantial evidence’ of former Utah mayor’s alleged affair [Salt Lake Tribune]
Continuing education classes at University of Utah

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The Union Wishlist for SLC’s Downtown Sports District Nov 18, 2024

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Salt Lake City is on the verge of some enormous construction projects: a downtown sports and entertainment district, a new hospital, and a potential MLB stadium. But why haven’t unions been at the table for these city-negotiated projects? Brandon Dew, president of the Central Utah Federation of Labor, joins host Ali Vallarta to break down how labor organizing could affect local development and benefit the broader community.

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Local Media Too Woke? UTA’s Downtown Hub Design, Ice Rinks Open Nov 15, 2024

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KSL laid off reporters and other staff this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what we know so far and what to make of this moment. Plus, Mayor Erin Mendenhall really doesn’t like the Utah Transit Authority’s downtown hub design, Crumbl cereal in stores, and local recs for ice skating rinks.

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Is SLC Ready for ‘The Big One’? Nov 14, 2024

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Utah’s massive earthquake, aka “the Big One,” could happen any day now, but the legislature dissolved the state’s earthquake preparedness commission earlier this year. Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how prepared Salt Lake is and what could help mitigate the impacts.

Resource and references:

Apply to Salt Lake City’s Fix the Bricks program.
How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake]

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What Trump 2.0 Means in Utah Nov 13, 2024

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What does another Trump term mean for a still-red Utah? Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah Policy editor Holly Richardson what to expect locally and statewide, from air quality to immigration and more.

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Will Utah Get Its Train to Vegas? Shelter Plans Spiked, New Cidery Nov 12, 2024

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Temps are dropping while residents just north of Salt Lake push back against a state-mandated warming shelter. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the latest drama in Davis County amid their effort to house unsheltered neighbors. Plus, the likelihood of a weekend train to Vegas, a fantasy-themed tavern, and songs of the SLC Airport.

Resources and references:

Fruit Heights church pulls offer to host homeless shelter on cold nights after backlash [KSL.com]
What could another Trump presidency mean for passenger rail in Utah? [OPINION]
SLC Airport River Tunnel playlist

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How To Avoid Ski Traffic While We Wait for the Gondola Nov 11, 2024

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Ski season has officially begun, and with the trek to the mountains comes the dreaded “red snake” of canyon traffic. Salt Lake Tribune outdoors reporter Julie Jag tells host Ali Vallarta what transportation solutions we can expect and when, from the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola to the ski bus.

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Local Democratic Victories, a Likely Legislative Flip, Pizza Pop-Up Nov 08, 2024

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Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative surprises.

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