Podcast
An Insider’s Look into Kevin Costner’s Horizon: Utah’s Role in the Epic Western Saga
Step behind the scenes of Kevin Costner’s Horizon and uncover the untold story of how Utah’s hidden talent and breathtaking landscapes shaped this cinematic masterpiece. From local theater stars to…
From Addiction to Redemption: A Salt Lake City Story of Hope and Recovery
At just 15 years old, Robbie Myrick was using hard drugs and heading down a path of destruction. By 19, he was facing federal charges. Today, he’s a coach at…
1 in 3 Women in Utah Experience Domestic Abuse: Laurie Smithson Helps Victims Reclaim Their Lives
“The abuse didn’t look like what I thought abuse was,” Laurie Smithson explains. “I thought that happened to other people—people from the wrong side of the tracks. He had a…
Utah’s Book Bans vs. Mental Health: Are We Missing the Real Crisis Facing Our Kids
As Utah parents debate which books should be banned from schools, an even more dangerous crisis is unfolding—one that’s devastating our children’s mental health. While screens and social media dominate…
Utah Book Bans Ignite Cultural Clash: Educator John Arthur on Local Control
A battle over book bans is sweeping Utah’s schools, pitting state laws against local communities’ rights to shape education. Utah Teacher of the Year John Arthur steps into the fray,…
Turning Lives Around and Challenging the U.S. Prison System’s Failures in Utah
Jordan Holdaway was a career criminal, facing his fifth long-term prison sentence, when he was given a shocking chance to escape a decade behind bars. Enter The Other Side Academy—a…
Left Behind in Utah’s ‘Golden Age’: The Fight for Affordable Housing and Freedom
“If you’re not making $150,000 a year, you’re not feeling this golden age. Most people are just trying to keep up.” While Utah’s leaders celebrate a booming economy, many residents…
The Battle Over Books in Utah: A Clash for the Future of Freedom
“Books don’t turn kids gay, but banning them just might turn them into adults who can’t think for themselves.” With those words, Rebekah Cummings cut straight to the heart of…
“We’re Criminalizing Homelessness”: Utah’s Growing Crisis and the Need for Collaboration
In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the LDS Church sends aid to every corner of the globe, a growing humanitarian disaster is unfolding just blocks away. Homeless encampments…
A Local Shop in Downtown Salt Lake Offers Everything Utah
Everything Utah in the Broadway District of Salt Lake City is a special store full of treasures. At the center of the store is Mary Lindsey who is an expert…
A Rock Shop in the Heart of Salt Lake City Defies the Urban Gentrification Trend
Kathie Chadbourne, owner of From The Ground Up is a bright light in downtown Salt Lake City. Her museum like rock shop full of unique Utah rocks and gems is…
The Deterioration of a Once Very Nice Salt Lake City Neighborhood
One business owner’s perspective on the result of spreading out homeless housing into Salt Lake City’s most prominent old neighborhoods.
Dr. Brother Cornell West Visits Utah Stories
Dr. Cornel West came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his campaign for President, his political views, and Utah’s political issues as of late.
Is The “Sexy Homeless Calendar” Personifying the Homeless?
Nomad Alliance run by CEO Kseniya Knizeva created a “Sexy Nomad Calendar”, the question is: is it exploiting the homeless or personifying them?
The Californication of Utah
Salt Lake City has been “transplant city” for a long time.Californians and many others are moving to Utah with 121,000 new residents every year between 2015 and 2019.
Is The American Dream Evaporating?
Taymour Semnani came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss affordable housing in the context of the American Dream.