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Added to the invasion plan largely at the insistence of British General Bernard Montgomery, the attack at Utah Beach aimed to secure the Cotentin Peninsula and ultimately seize the port of Cherbourg. Although the assault on Utah Beach became one of the most successful American military operations of World War II, it was fraught with risk from the beginning: Not only was Utah the most isolated of the five D-Day beaches, but the airborne operation was of unprecedented size and scope.

Tune in for a two-minute look at some of the most pivotal — and peculiar — events in Utah history! With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah’s past.

Access Utah is UPR's original program focusing on the things that matter to Utah. The hour-long show airs live Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Access Utah covers everything from pets to politics in a range of formats from in-depth interviews to call-in shows. Email us at upraccess@gmail.com or call at 1-800-826-1495. Join the discussion!

The Undiscovered Utah Podcast is a show that delves into the intriguing, mysterious, and lesser-known aspects of Utah and the American Southwest. Hosted by JB, it explores topics ranging from unique historical stories and legendary folklore to outdoor adventures and hidden gems across the region. The podcast covers everything from natural landmarks and state parks to tales of survival, lost treasures, ghost towns, and even UFO sightings. Each episode highlights a different theme, such as hiking destinations, Utah’s haunted locations, or significant historical figures, making it a mix of ...

The world, while always evolving, is currently shifting under our feet. From technological advances to societal changes, we need to plan for our future, and address issues that are relevant both now and in years to come. In this podcast, Utah State University Interim President Alan L. Smith speaks to leaders and experts on how USU can continue to serve our communities, deliver impactful research, and foster a sense of belonging.

Defending Utah is the original Utah source for defending liberty and exposing conspiracy in politics and beyond. We are a group of individuals and families that believe in restoring liberty through real principles and real action. Liberty can only be had by a moral people, those who pretend to be moral and righteous while secretly committing fraud will never obtain liberty. We understand the necessity for holding government accountable. This requires a people who understand the principles of freedom, the source of their God-given or natural rights, and the proper role of government. It is also...

Join Casey, Jake, and Isaac on a journey through Utah. From National Parks to Skinwalker Ranch, myths to Mormon, we cover it all. Whether you live in Utah or are just visiting, we want to share the surreal beauty and unique history that makes Utah Utah.

AI-generated podcasts about all things Utah!

The past is never truly “in the past.” It’s all around us, it informs us. It speaks to our shared and to our separate identities. “Speak Your Piece” is a podcast where contributors share their insights and discoveries about Utah's 12,000 year (plus) human story. Hosted by Brad Westwood, Senior Public Historian (Utah Dept. of Culture & Community Engagement), and co produced by Chelsey Zamir, a new episode is released every other week, sometimes more, sometimes less. SYP explores the key arguments with new and worthwhile older publications, articles or websites; or delves into a ...

From ghost towns swallowed by sagebrush to outlaw shootouts, dam failures, pioneer tragedies, and frontier legends — Southern Utah is filled with stories you won’t find in the history books. What Once Was is a cinematic history podcast that uncovers the lost towns, people, and mysteries of Utah’s past. Each episode blends immersive storytelling, soundscapes, and original research from old newspapers, family records, and pioneer journals. Whether you’re a Utah local, a descendant of pioneers, or a traveler fascinated by ghost towns and Old West history, this podcast brings the forgotten...

Strange and Unexplained: Utah is a podcast/video blog hybrid that focuses on different strange and unusual places in the great state of Utah. The way it breaks down is this: every two weeks I will post up a new podcast about a different place within Utah. This podcast is just the facts, what happened, where, when, how, and with whom. Then, where allowed, myself and a member of my team will visit these locations and hear about what's going on there today. We'll talk to locals, investigate sights, and see what is to be seen today. What kind of things will we be talking about, you ask? Everything...

Our ancestors traveled through salt and stars, and so do contemporary Pacific Islander communities today. Relations of Salt and Stars is a new podcast produced by the Pacific Islands Studies program at the University of Utah, and hosted by faculty members Dr. Angela Robinson (Chuukese) and Dr. Maile Arvin (Native Hawaiian). In this podcast, we consider how to build good relations - with the communities we come from in Oceania, the communities we live with here in the Salt Lake City area, and especially the Indigenous communities whose lands we live on. As Pacific Islander people who live in ...

Our ancestors traveled through salt and stars, and so do contemporary Pacific Islander communities today. Relations of Salt and Stars is a new podcast produced by the Pacific Islands Studies program at the University of Utah, and hosted by faculty members Dr. Angela Robinson (Chuukese) and Dr. Maile Arvin (Native Hawaiian). In this podcast, we consider how to build good relations - with the communities we come from in Oceania, the communities we live with here in the Salt Lake City area, and especially the Indigenous communities whose lands we live on. As Pacific Islander people who live in ...