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...]
Is the Coworking Space Model Oversaturated?
Work Hive SLC Listen to the podcast Mark Morris started Work Hive in 2012. He says it was an accident. One friend was a landscape architect like himself and another was a traditional architect. All three of them needed a workspace. "We had a little bit more room than we needed. We had a few empty desks. And we had six desks, and those filled up pretty quickly. It was an … [Read more...]
Inland Port Gets a Makeover: Executive Director Jack Hedge Addresses Major Concerns
The controversial inland port plans to use16,000 acres of land near the bird sanctuaries and wetlands of the Great Salt Lake: Executive Director Jack Hedge answers concerns on the Utah Stories Show. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: Jack Hedge is a newcomer to Utah, he was imported into Utah and is now the star player of the Inland Port Authority Board. … [Read more...]
The Rise of Cancel Culture and Why It Needs to Be Stopped
Dystopian Visions of the Future: Where are we heading? Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: There has been renewed interest and talk about George Orwell's classic 1984. I have been reading it and I’ve been attempting to make a logical conclusion about it in how it reveals more about what we are witnessing today. Orwell’s dystopia is far beyond the scale or the … [Read more...]
Stories from the Edge with Flash Flood Chaser and Author Craig Childs
Craig Childs lives with his family off-grid in Western Colorado. He can see Utah from his house and he has explored Utah’s wilderness extensively, so we figured he qualified as a Utah Story. When I first picked up the book “The Secret Knowledge of Water.” I was captivated by his personal adventure in understanding the Great Basin desert and remoteness at a more profound … [Read more...]
Eric Moutsos: The Constitutionality of Prohibiting Gatherings & Closing Businesses
Eric Moutsos is a former Salt Lake City Police officer who has lead a series of peaceful demonstrations and gatherings supporting local small businesses. His last big gathering was a series of attempts to host country music star Collin Raye in a benefit concert for local businesses. Moutsos was initially approved by Kaysville Mayor and City Council to allow the concert in … [Read more...]
Why REI, Levis and Coca Cola, and many local businesses are no longer advertising on Facebook
Stop hate for profit has gained enormous momentum in ending the spread of misinformation and hate on the social media platform. It was announced today that Starbucks and Pepsi will join the litany of major brands that will be discontinuing their ad spending with the social media giant. Market Business Insider reports that Facebook has lost $60 billion in value since the … [Read more...]
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