For quite some time, Hess Family Wine Estates has been one of my favorite sources for excellent wine values. Hess is a family-owned, fifth-generation company committed to responsible agricultural and business practices. The Hess family’s wineries in California, South Africa, and Argentina produce award-winning wines made with sustainable production and growing methods, … [Read more...]
If It Bleeds It Leads : A conversation with Rod Decker from KUTV News
“If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s the mantra you have to follow to attract viewers in the local TV news business said local news stalwart Rod Decker when I sat down and spoke with him for our Utah Stories podcast. I suppose I agree. Not much blood in this story, mostly because the heart has been removed from local news. Rod Decker was a very young reporter … [Read more...]
Single-Payer Healthcare in Utah: A Conversation with Dr. Joe Jarvis
The healthcare debate like the border wall, immigration policy and Russia collusion has our country completely divided along political lines. But healthcare—unlike the other issues—offers a few major points on which almost everyone can agree: Obamacare has not succeeded in lowering insurance costs for the majority of Americans. Insurance companies have created a … [Read more...]
Sandy Residents Livid Over Contaminated Water Scandal
Contaminated Water Scandal in Sandy : Citizens living in Sandy City are reeling as they deal with the aftermath of a severe water contamination issue that was hidden from the public for over a week. Nearly 3,000 homes unknowingly used water that was potentially toxic and unsafe to drink. This caused many Sandy residents to question the motives and competency of … [Read more...]
Fintech Company, Plaid, Opens Engineering Hub in Salt Lake City; Names University of Utah Computer Science Grad, Kira Booth, to Lead Team
As the Utah Computer Science Grant Act Heads to Governor's Desk, Plaid Doubles Down on Hiring Engineering Talent in Salt Lake City Plaid, the technology platform that allows consumers to connect their bank accounts to digital financial services applications like Venmo, Acorns, and Coinbase, announced it is opening an engineering hub in Salt Lake City. Plaid plans to hire … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Utah’s Own
Receiving certification from the Compliance Officers through the Utah Department of Agriculture is one of the most difficult steps any food entrepreneur faces. But in order to sell in stores and most farmers markets, it’s a necessity that anyone with a dream of owning their own food or farm business must endure. I hear the lamentations of makers throughout Utah, most gripes … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Second Spring Beer Fest to Rally the Best Craft Beers in Northern Utah
Spring is for Sampling: March 23rd – Ogden, Utah. Ogden Downtown Alliance is bringing back Spring Beer Fest for its second year! Ticketed and hosted inside Ogden Union Station on Saturday, March 23rd from 5 pm to 9 pm, Spring Beer Fest is an opportunity to sip and savor Northern Utah’s best craft beers and local bites! Part of a larger effort to celebrate and restore Ogden … [Read more...]
Utah Liquor Laws: 3.2 to 4.8 % ABV : A conversation with Senator Jerry Stevenson
Listen to our conversation with Senator Jerry Stevenson regarding Utah liquor laws. Utah Liquor Laws Utah liquor laws are considered some of the wackiest in the country. Namely, the new DIU Limit for blood alcohol content level is 0.05 percent, the lowest in the country. In addition, our allowable alcohol content in beer sold in supermarket is 3.2. Consequently, Utah is … [Read more...]
Depression and the Gut-Brain Connection
Drug Abuse and Isolation Rapidly Growing In 2019 we are faced with a sobering fact: Drug abuse and isolation are rapidly growing into the two biggest problems with modern society. The increasing rates of depression and suicide point to this growing problem. Men between the ages of 20-45 are more likely to die from suicide than car crashes, war, cancer or heart … [Read more...]
Utah’s Air Policy and why won’t our leaders do anything about industrial pollution
More people die and end up in emergency rooms in Utah on red air days than any other day. Our poor air quality is probably the most serious environmental problem we face in Utah and very little is being done about all of the industrial polluters along the Wasatch Front. Why is this? In this wide-ranging episode, we speak to Marty Gray a compliance manager for the Division of … [Read more...]
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