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How Living Near Mountains Makes Us Smarter Aug 14, 2024

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The proximity of Salt Lake’s mountain inspires awe on the daily. But what if that feeling is making us smarter, more generous people? Dr. Megan Call, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Utah, joins host Ali Vallarta to share the psychological and physical impacts of being in awe and how it’s changing lives on the Wasatch Front.

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Last Chance To Bully SEG, Another Big Court Ruling, and Cheap Provo Flights Aug 13, 2024

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The Utah Supreme Court’s latest ruling on sexual assault and medical malpractice hints at a continued vibe shift among the justices. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means consider the impacts for the 94 women who brought the case and the public going forward. Plus, last chance (for now) to weigh in on SLC’s downtown sports district, props to Provo’s cheap airport, and Jazz fans place their hope in one Finnish ogre.

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Utah Supreme Court Rules That Alleged Sexual Assault by a Doctor Is Not “Health Care” [ProPublica]

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Utah's Execution, According to an Eyewitness Aug 12, 2024

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Last Thursday, just after midnight, the state of Utah executed Taberon Honie by lethal injection. It was the state’s first execution in 14 years, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed it. She joins host Ali Vallarta to reflect on this “monumental moment,” explain what led to it, and consider what’s next for the death penalty in Utah.

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Burying Downtown’s Rails, Utah Freshman Nightmare, and Bugs a la Carte Aug 09, 2024

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The Rio Grande Plan to bury rail lines in Salt Lake City finds surprising support in the Salt Lake County Council. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss what it would take to make this dream a reality. Plus, University of Utah students are back to school with nowhere to sleep, bug recipes, and where to watch 40 meteors an hour this weekend.

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A grassroots plan to radically change train lines through SLC just got a key endorsement [Salt Lake Tribune]
Could This Plan Revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake]
‘They need to do better’: Parents frustrated over University of Utah dorm chaos [Salt Lake Tribune]
Check out Bugfest at the Natural History Museum of Utah, Aug. 10 and 11.
Dark Sky places in Utah for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.

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Another Raise for the SLC Council? Aug 08, 2024

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The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job.

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Banning Fairy Smut, Public Bathroom $, and World's Largest Puzzle Aug 07, 2024

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The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts.

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Utah Gov. Cox says he won’t delay Taberon Honie’s execution [Salt Lake Tribune]
13 books officially banned from Utah public schools [Fox 13]
Share your feedback on FY25 CIP projects by participating in a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., calling 801-535-7654, emailing Council.Comments@slcgov.com, or visiting tinyurl.com/CommentSLC
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Is Disney Utah’s True Religion? Aug 06, 2024

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Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion.

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Who Will Live in SLC’s Tallest Building? Aug 05, 2024

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People are starting to move into the Astra Tower this month, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake skyline. But aside from being the tallest building in the state, what does it mean for regular people? Host Ali Vallarta spoke with local realtor Mitch Finlinson last fall about how the Astra is already changing Salt Lake City’s downtown — for better or for worse.

This episode originally aired Oct. 16, 2023.

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What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca di Bepp-Out Aug 02, 2024

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The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel.

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State leaders to discuss ‘code red’ law possibility for extreme heat [KSL]
The Future of SLC Airport, From B Gates to Korean Air [City Cast Salt Lake]

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3 Big Ideas for the 801 Aug 01, 2024

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Salt Lake City is full of big dreams, from sports stadiums to citywide bike trails to building a new regional park. But what inspiration can we take from our neighbors? In honor of 801 Day — celebrating Utah’s original area code — Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins host Ali Vallarta to share three game-changing ideas for his town that other cities in the 801 should steal.

Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Second Summit Cider in Millcreek.

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