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Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines

Written by: Tom Williams
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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 Headlines is brought to you through a partnership with Utah Public Radio and The Salt Lake Tribune. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Legislative session opening, floating solar, and more on Behind the Headlines

    Legislative session opening, floating solar, and more on Behind the Headlines
    Jan 23 2026
    Salt Lake Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Jose Davila IV, and Leia Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including the beginning of the Utah Legislature’s 45-day session.
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    49 mins
  • UVU president stepping down, congressional maps, and more on Behind the Headlines

    UVU president stepping down, congressional maps, and more on Behind the Headlines
    Jan 20 2026
    Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Brooke Larsen, and Emily Anderson Stern talk about the week’s top stories, including longtime UVU President Astrid Tuminez stepping down.
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    49 mins
  • Authors sue Utah officials over book bans and more on Behind the Headlines

    Authors sue Utah officials over book bans and more on Behind the Headlines
    Jan 9 2026
    Salt Lake Tribune reporters Carmen Nesbitt, Paighten Harkins, and Leia Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including bestselling authors suing Utah officials over book bans.
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    49 mins
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