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The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: March 11, 2020) — This week on the program, two members of California’s 2011 redistricting commission discuss their experience redrawing the political lines in the state to better reflect the actual communities and interests that bind voters together. The redistricting commission was voted into law in 2008 through California’s Proposition […]

Investigations are launched into the alleged actions of a former University of Utah police officer in the Lauren McCluskey case.No settlement is reached between the parents of the slain student athlete and the university. And a COVID-19 update from San Juan County and the Navajo Nation. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune […]

This week on In the Hive, a new study from the University of Utah highlights unequal exposure to air pollution for school children in predominantly minority and low income schools in Salt Lake County. We hear from the lead author of that study. Plus, the data shows that across our region the pandemic has improved […]

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 President Trump unveiling ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to push for COVID-19 vaccine, Trump telling reporters he is taking the drug hydroxychloroquine against FDA recommendations, healthcare […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: February 2, 2020) –This week on the program, a panel of local black activists describing their experiences navigating activism and politics in the areas of grassroots organizing, electoral politics, academia and advocacy. They also explore how their work impacts them personally and what they hope to achieve on the […]

This week, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert lowers the coronavirus risk level in the state, with some notable regional exceptions. The new revelations about the no-bid, multimillion dollar state contracts for TestUtah.com. And a deep dive into what we know – and don’t know – about coronavirus immunity. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune […]

Today on In the Hive, we speak with the author of an article asking for less dismissiveness of those making careful arguments about reopening the economy. Plus, we check in with the state epidemiologist on the impact of the lockdowns on our economic system. And…is a vaccine our only way out of this pandemic? Guests: […]

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 state of the global pandemic, the U.S. blocking a U.N. ceasefire resolution over criticism of the WHO, Sen. Mitt Romney challenging U.S. testing […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: March 4, 2020) —This week on the program, a panel of experts offers insights and ideas on how we can all work to improve air quality in Utah through activism, engagement, mobilization and accountability. They also discuss why air quality is essential to environmental sustainability and public health, as […]

There’s been a spike in coronavirus cases on the Navajo Nation. Occasional conflicts are playing out in Utah businesses overmask-wearing. And a Utah lawmaker is calling for a full reopening of the state, despite the recommendations of public health officials. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Zak Podmore, Kathy Stephenson and Taylor […]