It only required 157 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln before Utah finally banned slavery in all forms. That’s right! The Beehive State is no longer a slave state! In all seriousness now, what this ballot referendum was all about was that, While Utah’s official Constitution has a ban on traditional slavery, there was no ban of … [Read more...]
Hidden Utah Halloween Edition: Five Utah Headlines
This is our special Halloween Edition of the Hidden Utah Podcast. We visit Utah's most haunted shop. We have done a few stories on Utah Book and Magazine and Pete and his ghosts, today we are revising his shop where he shows the latest antics of his ghosts. And they will surprise you! Located right in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City’s bustling bar district is a shop … [Read more...]
Will Tesla Drive the Green Energy Revolution?
Green energy It’s become a topic of political contention because everyone especially on the right is fearful of how we are going to pay for it and how it might be a trojan horse to usher in socialism or fascism. WATCH THE VIDEO: LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: The far left believes that if we don’t embrace green energy now, we will destroy our planet due to climate change. … [Read more...]
Standing Over a Divided America: A Fascist American Dream?
We are all standing over the Grand Canyon of political chasms. Two completely different landmasses are separating further and further and it seems that the distance apart is growing because neither of the two sides is on speaking terms, instead, they are speaking past each other. While the mainstream media networks are the most obvious examples of these distancing lands, the … [Read more...]
Getting to the Heart of the Black Lives Matter Movement
“Black lives matter! Black Lives Matter!” We know the chants, we are aware of the protests. We have a collective conclusion to agree to hang signs in our front yards. Many Utah corporations are donating money to the cause. But these words, the experience, and the movement mean completely different things to different people. Honestly, I have no idea what to make of it (as … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter Utah: This is the Calm before the Storm
“This is the calm before the storm,” said Lex Scott, Director of Black Lives Matter Utah, about the recent riots and violence happening around the country. Scott added. “The racism that has always been here is being revealed on a massive level now.” WATCH THE VIDEO: LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Lex Scott believes the riots and protests will actually get much worse before … [Read more...]
Holding Our Breath: Can we stay safe with kids in school?
Utah has made national headlines when we reopened our schools two weeks ago. Just prior to opening 79 teachers retired or quit. The New York Post and Fox News picked up this story. The State had to go so far as punishing teachers with a $1,000 fine if they quit without providing proper notice. With Salt Lake City School District keeping students at home and virtual and all … [Read more...]
Local Restaurant Owners Chime in on How COVID Has Impacted Their Businesses
Eddee Johansen started his restaurant, Yoshi’s, in 2001 discovering that there was a great niche in fast casual rice bowls and sushi. “I didn’t want to eat any more burgers.” He has grown a great deal since he started, opening a second location and two food trucks. Fred Moesinger partnered with Caffe Molise’s owner in downtown Salt Lake City also in 2001 and worked to develop … [Read more...]
Why would anyone want to be a local journalist?
One of the most difficult, competitive and ever shrinking professions is local journalism. With the rise of social media, blogs, fake news and YouTube— competing for viewer/reader interest is incredibly difficult. But there are a few courageous souls out there who still love local stories and news and want to share the greatness of their local community in print and … [Read more...]
Racial Equality and Police Reform in Utah
Darlene McDonald ended up in Utah in 2002 after she decided to drive along 1-15 in her small car with her three kids from Cincinnati. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: Equipped with a strong work ethic that she learned from her father-- who always worked two jobs-- she worked her way up in the tech industry. Her skill set has enabled her to afford a lifestyle to … [Read more...]
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