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Bulldozing Utah Farms For Vacation Condos: Is this what progress looks like?

December 9, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Why isn’t food security and the preservation of farms and fertile soil and water an issue in Utah?  Fights in Costco and grocery stores over scarce food items during Covid-19 demonstrate that food security and preservation of farms must be a greater concern of Utah political leaders. This past spring we had a small window into what happens when food insecurity and the … [Read more...]

Utah Officially Bans Slavery

November 10, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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

October 30, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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?

October 29, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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?

October 20, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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

October 5, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

“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

October 4, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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“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?

September 8, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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

September 2, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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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?

August 27, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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...]

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