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...

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Tom Williams

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Utah's coal agenda and more on Behind the Headlines 15.03.2024 50:04

On this episode, a trans woman harmed herself while in a Utah prison; now the federal Department of Justice may file a lawsuit, and the Utah Legislature passed its coal agenda; what’s next for power plants and your utility bills?

Brighton shotgun confrontation and more on Behind the Headlines 01.03.2024 49:40

On this episode, Brighton shotgun confrontation, allegations against a medical worker and BYU-Idaho rescinds an invite.

School safety, abortion politics and more on Behind the Headlines 23.02.2024 50:59

On this episode we discuss school safety, abortion politics and an immigrant odyssey.

Natalie Cline’s troubles grow and more on Behind the Headlines 16.02.2024 50:27

On this episode of Behind the Headlines, Natalie Cline’s troubles grow, Cache elections criticized and gravel pit worries resurface.

DEI ban in schools and more on Behind the Headlines 09.02.2024 49:44

On this episode we discuss equity training being now discriminatory, tithing lawsuits against the LDS Church; and Utah’s coal agenda.

Utah’s new anti-DEI law and transgender bathroom ban on Behind the Headlines 02.02.2024 48:41

Gov. Spencer Cox signs an anti-DEI bill prohibiting diversity efforts he once championed, a transgender bathroom ban takes effect, and a judge said a Salt Lake City man could go to rehab after jail, so why did no one take him there before he died?

A shift in lawmaker strategy and more on Behind the Headlines 26.01.2024 50:54

On this episode, fear of lawsuits shifts Utah lawmakers’ approach to a transgender bill, a Utah lawmaker proposes a ban on polygraph tests for those who report sexual abuse, and an update from the Sundance Film Festival.

Legislative session begins and more on Behind the Headlines 19.01.2024 50:58

On this episode, the Utah Legislature kicks off 2024 with country music and prayer as lawmakers eye energy and education policies, multilevel marketing in Utah and how it links to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Utah’s national parks and the towns around them are getting busier; Here’s how it’s changing visits.

Anti-DEI push, school closures, air quality and the Olympics 12.01.2024 50:26

Utah legislators target college diversity offices and hiring efforts. Four Salt Lake City elementary schools will permanently shut down. And how hosting the Olympics could impact Salt Lake City’s bad air.

Developer donations for Utah lawmakers and more on Behind the Headlines 05.01.2024 50:47

Utah lawmakers who approved a luxury ski resort took in donations from the developer, the Latter-day Saint Temple Square of tomorrow could transform Salt Lake City’s downtown, and because their water is poisoned, Navajo in San Juan County rely on a church well for water.