Tom Williams

Behind the Headlines

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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. Behind the Headlines, a live weekly broadcast, examines the week’s top local stories through the eyes of reporters on the beat. Hosted by UPR's Tom Williams, a rotating panel of the state’s top journalists explain what’s happening in the Beehive State along with the hows and whys. Listeners can join the discussion by sending questions to @upraccess on Twitter or emailing upraccess@gmail.com. Behind the Head...

Author

Tom Williams

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News

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www.upr.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

International students' visas revoked and more on Behind the Headlines 11.04.2025

Tribune reporters join this week to talk about the latest news, including the Trump administration revoking the visas of at least 20 University of Utah international students.

How the Legislature is changing Utahns' lives this year on Behind the Headlines 14.03.2025

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Robert Gehrke, and Shannon Sollitt talk about the latest news, including fraud charges against 11 signature-gatherers who helped candidates get on 2024 primary ballots.

Firings at Utah national parks and more on Behind the Headlines 07.03.2025

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Anastasia Hufham and Brock Marchant talk about the latest news, including former national park superintendents saying the recent mass firings are ‘a really big deal.’

Utah Venezuelans fear deportation and more on Behind the Headlines 07.02.2025

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prevailing as a federal appeals court tosses out James Huntsman’s tithing lawsuit.

Sundance Film Festival could be leaving Utah and more on Behind the Headlines 31.01.2025

Tribune reporters talk about the latest news, including "discrepancies" indicating dozens of Utah voucher recipients are enrolled in public school as lawmakers push for more voucher funding.

Bill threatens public employee unions and more on Behind the Headlines 24.01.2025

Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including a few massive changes Utah could see from the 2025 legislative session.

High resort prices, Utah cosmetology, and more on Behind the Headlines 03.01.2025

Salt Lake Tribune reporters join host Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including Utah resorts accounting for two of the three most expensive ski trips in the U.S.

US Magnesium and the Great Salt Lake on Behind the Headlines 20.12.2024

Tribune reporters Megan Banta, Tony Semerad, and Mark Eddington join on this episode to talk about a new road to bring a new era to a Utah city and a themed remote Utah resort.

Complaints regarding anti-trans PAC to Utah A.G and more on Behind the Headlines 06.12.2024

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including the Lt. Gov.'s office overflow of complaints regarding the state's anti-trans PAC.

Political implications of Utah's population growth and more on Behind the Headlines 15.11.2024

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including whether Utah’s growth could lead to a fifth congressional district for the state.

Election results, Bear River Massacre site, and more on Behind the Headlines 08.11.2024

Tribune reporters talk about the latest news, including a recap of the election results, UDOT's plans to tackle the 'red snake,' restoration at the Bear River Massacre site, and more.

A new homeless campus, armed officers in schools, and more on Behind the Headlines 30.10.2024

Aired Oct. 25. Tribune reporters Jose Davila IV and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including Utah having several contenders for the site of a massive new homeless campus.

Vigilante threats, Harris voters in Utah, and more on Behind the Headlines 07.10.2024

We talk about this week's news, including the Salt Lake City Council giving its final approval to Jazz owner Ryan Smith's taxpayer-backed sports district.

Amendment D to not be counted, and more on Behind the Headlines 27.09.2024

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern and Peggy Fletcher Stack, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join to talk about the latest news, including the Utah Supreme Court putting an end to Amendment D.

Lawmaker's controversial social media post and more on Behind the Headlines 30.08.2024

Tribune reporter Emily Anderson Stern and Moab Times-Independent reporter Andrew Christiansen join UPR’s Tom Williams, who broadcast live from Moab this week, to talk about the latest news.

Big museum in a small town, arts, and more on Behind the Headlines 23.08.2024

On this episode we present a special arts, culture, and entertainment centered program, including a story about how a car collection grew into a 24-building museum in a tiny Utah town.

Bear Lake, BYU Olympic marathoners, and more on Behind the Headlines 16.08.2024

Tribune reporters Julie Jag, Emily Anderson Stern, and Clarissa Casper join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including a look back at the Paris Olympics.

Potential jobs lawsuit, LDS in Europe, and more on Behind the Headlines 19.07.2024

Tribune reporters Jessica Miller and Peggy Fletcher Stack, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join this week to talk about the week’s top stories, including the U.S. Department of Justice threatening to sue over Utahns with disabilities working segregated, repetitive jobs.

Celeste Maloy has narrow lead in CD2 GOP primary and more on Behind the Headlines 28.06.2024

Tribune reporters Jessica Miller, Emily Anderson Stern, and Paighten Harkins join UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including primary election results.

Republicans vote to ignore Title IX protections and more on Behind the Headlines 21.06.2024

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Anastasia Hufham and Sofia Jeremias join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including Republican lawmakers voting to direct Utah to ignore the Biden administration’s Title IX protections for trans students.

Republicans vote to ignore Title IX protections and more on Behind the Headlines 21.06.2024

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Anastasia Hufham and Sofia Jeremias join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including Republican lawmakers voting to direct Utah to ignore the Biden administration’s Title IX protections for trans students.

Debate highlights, inmate to be executed, and more on Behind the Headlines 14.06.2024

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Paighten Harkins and Anastasia Hufham, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join to talk about the week’s top stories, including Utah being set to execute its first death row inmate since 2010 this summer.

Freeway system for bikes, teen social media use, and more on Behind the Headlines 31.05.2024

Tribune reporters Jose Davila IV, Tamarra Kemsley, and Andy Larsen join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including a potential freeway system for bikes in the Salt Lake Valley and beyond.

Controversial Utah Inland Port Authority project and more on Behind the Headlines 24.05.2024

Tribune reporters Sofia Jeremias, Megan Banta and Carmen Nesbitt, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join this week to talk about the top stories, including the Utah Inland Port Authority approving a controversial project on sensitive wetlands on the Great Salt Lake.

Attack on trans bathroom bill, starter homes, and more on Behind the Headlines 17.05.2024

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Tony Semerad and Anastasia Hufham join this week to talk about the top stories, including Utah launching an all-out push to build thousands of new ‘starter homes’ that you might be able to afford.

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