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The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Aire Date: February 12, 2020) —This week on the program, Danny Quintana, president and founder of the Global High Seas Marine Preserve, discusses what must be done to prevent the ecological collapse of the Earth’s oceans caused by global overfishing and environmental degradation due to pollution and human interference. The scope […]

In the midst of a global pandemic we feature three conversations with local experts about the impact this surreal moment in history is having on our mental health. How do we stay grounded when things can feel helpless? How do we take some degree of control back? How do we talk to our kids about […]

The latest on the coronavirus public health crisis, including the measures taken to help preserve medical equipment in Utah, the stress being put on the homeless services systems and the state’s economic plan to weather the storm. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Bethany Rodgers, Tony Semerad and Taylor Stevens join KCPW’s […]

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’s call to return to normality by Easter, the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, the politics of getting the package passed, Governor Herbert’s economic […]

Today on In the Hive, a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Utahns live. We’ll hear about how drastically the restaurant industry has been disrupted, and about how our experience with food and drink in general has been upended. Plus, what can we learn about emissions and air pollution from this […]

Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: February 26, 2020) — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the policies and programs that could potentially halt the housing crisis in Salt Lake City. Of particular concern are how to address homelessness, promote affordable rental options, provide rental assistance and support first-time homebuyers. […]

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Utah, the largest earthquake along the Wasatch Front since 1962. No serious injuries or deaths were reported, however, the quake came at an uneasy time asstatewide efforts aim to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt life in Utah. As of Thursday midday, the virus has infected […]

This week, In the Hive hosted a live Q&A on the impact of the coronavirus in Utah with a particular focus on the science behind the virus, and the implications for individual and public health. The program included answers to some frequently asked questions about how the virus is spread, the importance of social distancing, […]

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 5.7 earthquake in Magna, steps taken on the local, state and federal level to curb the spread of the virus, the shutting […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — 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 resources available to […]