Tom Williams

Access Utah

Society EN ↓ 2109 episodes

Access Utah is UPR's original program focusing on the things that matter to Utah. The hour-long show airs live Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Access Utah covers everything from pets to politics in a range of formats from in-depth interviews to call-in shows. Email us at upraccess@gmail.com or call at 1-800-826-1495. Join the discussion!

Author

Tom Williams

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.upr.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Forests and climate change with William Anderegg on Wednesday's Access Utah 22.06.2022

We're joined by William Anderegg, Associate Professor in the University of Utah School Of Biological Sciences, to discuss the effects of threats, including climate change and drought, on trees and forests.

'Life on the Rocks' with Juli Berwald on Tuesday's Access Utah 22.06.2022

Juli Berwald joins us for Access Utah to talk about her new book “Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.

Essays from sand and sky with Phyllis Barber on Access Utah 22.06.2022

We talk with award-winning Utah essayist Phyllis Barber about her book "The Precarious Walk: Essays from Sand and Sky."

'Sisters of Mokama' with Jyotti Thottam on Thursday's Access Utah 22.06.2022

After hearing her mother’s story, Thottam set out to discover the full story of Nazareth Hospital, which had been established in 1947 by six nuns from Kentucky. She joins us on this Access Utah.

DEBUNKED: storytelling and healing on Tuesday's Access Utah 19.05.2022

On the next Access Utah we’ll partner with DEBUNKED for a conversation with Valentina Sireech, Member of Ute Tribe and Program Coordinator for the Tribal & Rural Opioid Initiative Resource Center with USU Extension - Roosevelt Office. Her passion is to inspire Indigenous and Rural communities to create art as a form of healthy healing. We’ll also be talking with Larry Cesspooch, Ute Filmmaker/Stor...

The fate of Roe v. Wade on Monday's Access Utah 19.05.2022

According to Politico, in a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade. Quoting the Salt Lake Tribune: “Depending on how the Supreme Court officially rules, either Utah’s trigger law — which outlaws most abortions in the state — or a ban on the procedure after 18 weeks of pregnancy are likely to go into effect.” in Utah....

Protecting the past on Thursday's Access Utah 19.05.2022

Utah has launched a “Pledge to Protect the Past” campaign to protect archaeological sites and artifacts. And Utah State Historic Preservation Office public archaeologist Elizabeth Hora says that summer often brings an increase in vandalism to important preservations of the past. To discuss, we're joined by Elizabeth Hora and Angelo Baca.

Title 42 and immigration on Wednesday's Access Utah 19.05.2022

On this episode we're joined by Chelsea Sachau and Pedro De Velasco to discuss the situation at the border and Title 42.

'Revelations in Air' with Jude Stewart on Tuesday's Access Utah 19.05.2022

Smell can collapse space and time, unlocking memories and transporting us to worlds both new and familiar. In her new book Revelations in Air, Jude Stewart takes us on a fascinating journey into the weird and wonderful world of smell.

'Inspired: Understanding Creativity' with Matt Richtel on Monday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

How does creativity work? How can we maximize our creative potential? Matt Richtel joins us to help answer these questions.

Social media and free speech on Thursday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

We're joined by Jaigris Hodson and discuss why speech on Twitter, and we revisit a 2021 conversation with Eli Saslow.

Coexisting with wildlife on Wednesday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

Wildlife in urban areas can pose some concerns, especially as our population grows. Joining us to discuss is doctoral student at U of U Austin Green and USU Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist Terry Messmer.

'Was It Worth It?' with Doug Peacock on Tuesday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

In his new book Was It Worth It?, Doug Peacock, loner, iconoclast, environmentalist and contemporary of Edward Abbey, reflects on a life lived in the wild, recounting adventures both close to home and farther afield. He joins us on this Access Utah Episode.

'Life Lived Wild' with Rick Ridgeway on Monday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

Rick Ridgeway joins us on this episode to share stories and talk about his new book, Life Lived Wild.

Bringing War Home: live from Hill Aerospace Museum on Thursday's Access Utah 18.05.2022

Hear some fascinating stories told inside of a C-130 aircraft on this episode of Access Utah.

How marriage has evolved over time on Wednesday's Access Utah 27.04.2022

We're joined by Stephanie Coontz and Greg Smalley to discuss different perspectives on marriage.

'The People Behind the Byline' on Tuesday's Access Utah 27.04.2022

On this episode we talk with Emily White and USU Associate Professor of Journalism Matthew LaPlante about the challenges of being a journalist in an increasingly hostile environment for journalism.

'Fire and Flood' with Eugene Linden on Monday's Access Utah 27.04.2022

On this episode we discuss climate change with Eugene Linden, and talk about his new book Fire and Flood.

All about birds on Wednesday's Access Utah 27.04.2022

Last summer we devoted an entire episode to monarch butterflies and fireflies, and after a listener suggested we do a similar episode focused on birds, we've done just that!

'(Solve For) X' with Katharine Coles on Tuesday's Access Utah 20.04.2022

We're joined by Katharine Coles, and dig into her new collection, '(Solve For) X' in this poetry-filled Access Utah.

Teaching and religious literacy on Monday's Access Utah 20.04.2022

On this episode we're joined by Partick Mason and Lauren Kerby to discuss the importance of teaching and understanding religion.

War crimes in Ukraine with David Schwendiman on Thursday's Access Utah 20.04.2022

David Schwendiman served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice for more than twenty-five years. He joins on this episode of Access Utah to discuss war crimes and the war in Ukraine.

Bridging our divides with Peter Coleman on Wednesday's Access Utah 13.04.2022

Peter Coleman joins on this episode of Access Utah to help us dive into why we are so politically polarized, and why it's making us miserable.

Red, blue and purple states with Damon Cann on Tuesday's Access Utah 12.04.2022

Damon Cann joins to discuss how things stand in Utah and nationally, in this election year, as we head toward the primaries.

Finding joy, adventure and dinner in your own backyard on Monday's Access Utah 12.04.2022

Tamar Haspel joins on this episode to discuss "first-hand food", including gardening, foraging and hunting.

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