Behind the Headlines

By Tom Williams

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.

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How many episodes does Behind the Headlines have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Behind the Headlines episodes:

August 26, 2025 A surprise visit with distant relatives of Cache Valley’s birds
Awhile back, I was riding my bicycle along country roads in Cache Valley, when suddenly six unusual looking chicks ran across the road in single file right in front of me. I slammed on the brakes just in time as the chicks disappeared down the farmhouse driveway on the other side of the road.
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August 22, 2025 A town in mourning, tax evasion allegations, and more on Behind the Headlines
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Jose Davila IV, Tony Semerad, and Kevin Reynolds talk about the week’s top stories, including a Utah town mourning two police officers killed in the line of duty.
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48min
August 15, 2025 Owners want to rebuild destroyed bars and restaurant on Behind the Headlines
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Emily Anderson Stern, and Brock Marchant talk about the week’s top stories, including three bars and a restaurant that burned down but may be rebuilt.
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51min
August 04, 2025 The future of Utah health care and more on Behind the Headlines
Tribune reporters Addy Baird, Leia Larsen, and Paighten Harkins join to talk about the latest news, including how Republicans’ cuts to the Affordable Care Act may affect Utahns’ health care and more.
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51min
July 11, 2025 Utah County's growing need for homeless services and more on Behind the Headlines
Tribune reporters Paighten Harkins, Leia Larsen, and Courtney Tanner join us this week to talk about the latest news, including an increasing need for homeless services in Utah County and more.
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50min
June 27, 2025 Utah's first child measles case and more on Behind the Headlines
Tribune reporters Brock Marchant, Brooke Larsen, Megan Banta, and Clarissa Casper join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including measles cases identified in Utah.
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46min
June 20, 2025 Protest shooting, Mike Lee's comments, and more on Behind the Headlines
Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Anastasia Hufham join this week to talk about the latest news, including the shooting at the ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City and more.
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49min
June 06, 2025 Improvements at Utah Lake and more on Behind the Headlines
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Paighten Harkins, along with UPR/Tribune reporter Clarissa Casper join us this week to talk about the latest news.
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46min
May 23, 2025 Mosquito management, tithing for foreign aid, and more on Behind the Headlines
This week we discuss how scientists manage mosquitos in the Great Salt Lake’s wetlands, Sen. John Curtis' suggestion for foreign aid, and the ban on transgender health care for youth.
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52min
April 25, 2025 Budget cuts to Utah universities and more on Behind the Headlines
Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern and Courtney Tanner discuss the latest news, including Planned Parenthood closing two Utah clinics after President Trump cut federal reproductive health funds.
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49min

FAQs about Behind the Headlines:

How many episodes does Behind the Headlines have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.