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AFBU Legislative Preview Jan 21, 2020

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The legislative session starts this Monday, and it only last forty five days, so you better start learning about what they're doing now! That's why we brought back our friend Katie Matheson from the Alliance for a Better Utah to give us the low down.

Welcome to the Octagon Jan 15, 2020

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We're coming to you this week from our brand new studio inside Foley's MMA, and we've got Sahna Foley on to celebrate. We'll talk about the drive to stick as many houses as possible onto a plot of land, and we talk a little about what it's like being an actor in Ogden.

Out with the Old, in with the Blue Jan 07, 2020

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It's a new year, so we brought back our friends (brand new West Haven Councilwoman Nina Morse and Utah Senate 19 hopeful Chris Neville) to talk about the best and worst of 2019. 16:07 most fascinating story 26:00 most depressing story 42:00 favorite guest/episode 49:08 resolution for politician 57:55 predictions and hot takes for 2020 1:02:42 pinky up, thumbs down for 2019 Special thanks to our sponsor, Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate! Show Notes | Patreon | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

The Low Down in O-Town Dec 28, 2019

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We're joined by our Fall 2019 intern, Sharon Valverde Vargas, who has been covering the Ogden City Council beat for us. We talk about the past few months on the council, and get Sharon's impressions as a somewhat recent transplant to the area. Special thanks to our sponsor, Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate! Show Notes | Patreon | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

The Housing Authority Dec 19, 2019

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Our guest this week is Andi Beadles, Executive Director of the Weber Housing Authority, and she’s been studying the causes and cures for homelessness for over 11 years. We talk about the amazing work she’s doing with WHA and some interesting things she’s learned along the way. Plus we get Zach Thomas to walk us through the Utah’s hasty tax reform process.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate!

Dayo Reckoning Dec 10, 2019

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This week, we welcome Army veteran and community activist Malik Dayo to the show to chat about police reform efforts in Ogden City. Plus, are UTA and North Ogden blurring the already very fuzzy line between church and state by having a live nativity at a city-sponsored event? And, as always, we've got Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down and Upcoming Events for you.

The Shane Show Dec 04, 2019

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You might say this show lacks direction. Well tell it to the #JCPeeps because we're answering their weird questions in honor of Shane's birthday. Who's the most corrupt local politician? Which of our guests would Dan kill? Who will stick their foot in their mouth first?! You'll have to listen to find out.

The MATH-eson of Tax Reform Nov 26, 2019

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Tax reform is coming in hot and heavy in Utah. We're joined by Alliance for a Better Utah's Katie Matheson to talk about what's in the proposal in front of the public and how to lobby your legislators for change. Plus, we chat about intergenerational poverty in Weber county and, as always, some Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down with Upcoming Events.

Katy on a Mission Nov 19, 2019

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This week, we welcome Senate District 19 candidate, Katy Owens, as we talk about her commitment to park inside the lines (side eye, Allen Christensen), her experience with elections policy, and what she hopes to accomplish if elected to the Utah state Senate. Plus, Ogden considers committing to 100% renewable energy by 2030 this week, along with Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down and Upcoming Events.

Local Recall Nov 12, 2019

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Municipal elections have come and gone this week and we bring the Kingmaker on to make sense of it all. Plus, Ogden's Lantern House homeless resource center and shelter recently saw a sharp decrease in the number of beds to due to regulations. And, as always, Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down and Upcoming Events. Also special thanks to our new sponsor, Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate! Show Notes | Patreon | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

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