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Today on “In the Hive” we look at the wildfires that have been devastating the Western United States this summer. More than 4.7 million acres have burned in ten states. At least 34 people have now died in the fires raging in California, Oregon and Washington. Climate scientist Peter Gleick says there’s a clear link between […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: March 18, 2020) — This week on the program, local emergency experts discuss natural disaster threats facing Utah and how we can best prepare for them. From wildfires to floods to earthquakes the experts emphasize why preparedness is key to public safety. They also lay out the local, state and federal […]

A windstorm wreaked havoc in Utah, causing widespread damage, power outages and school closures across the Wasatch Front. Power outages affected as many as 170,000 on Tuesday, and crews continue to work on clearing downed trees and restoring electricity. The Salt Lake City School District canceled classes until at least Monday, delaying the start of […]

Where did this week’s powerful windstorm come from? What caused it? Just how destructive was it? We hear from a National Weather Service meteorologist about the origins of the storm, and from city officials about the cleanup efforts underway. Guests: Christine Kruse, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Erin Mendenhall, mayor of Salt Lake […]

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the recent hurricane-level winds in Utah, the correct policy-approach to a changing climate, former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. announcing he will not pursue […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, the 6th annual HIP Talks, a two-minute speech-giving competition held last spring at the University of Utah. The Hinckley Institute sponsors this university-wide speech contest in conjunction with the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) in honor of the oratorical skills of former Utah […]

Salt Lake City will move to the “yellow” coronavirus restriction level. K-12 and higher-ed schools are forced to adapt after outbreaks. And with a September 30 deadline looming, a Utah-supported municipal nuclear power project comes under heightened scrutiny. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner and Taylor Stevens, and news columnist Robert Gehrke join KCPW’s […]

On this episode of “In the Hive” we look at a novel method for detecting coronavirus – but one that has nothing to do with nasal swabs or blood tests. Instead, scientists are measuring the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in sewage. And in some instances they’re detecting the presence of […]

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss September being National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, grim mental health statistics for young adults during the pandemic, the U.S. refusing to offer […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: September 4, 2019) — This week on the program, we feature a panel discussion on the gender wage gap in Utah—the causes that drive it, its consequences for women and the economy and what policies effectively address the discrepancy. The gender wage or pay gap refers to the […]