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Behind the Headlines

From its politics to its public lands to polygamy, Utah has always been fertile ground for news. Here on UPR, The Salt Lake Tribune presents a fresh way for Utahns to process the headlines.

Podcast · By Tom Williams · English · Official site

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Sep 19, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 19, 2026

    Stratos data center, Bears Ears mining, and more on Behind the Headlines (opens the original)

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    Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Megan Banta, and Leia Larsen talk about the fight over whether voters get a say on the Stratos data center, and 16 mining claims filed for Bears Ears.

  2. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    Wildfires, sports betting, and more on Behind the Headlines (opens the original)

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    Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen and Megan Banta and data columnist Andy Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including Kalshi losing in court to Utah, wildfires, and extreme heat.

  3. Episode · Jul 17, 2026

    Trump shrinks Utah national monuments and more on Behind the Headlines (opens the original)

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    Salt Lake Tribune reporters talk about the week's top stories, including a threatening letter from the president to Utah's lieutenant governor, and a possibly wrongly convicted man on death row.

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