Moe Egan is Director of Recruitment for The Other Side Village. He talks about how he transformed his life and how others can do it too through The Other Side Village and The Other Side Academy.  Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.  Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories 

Moe Egan is Director of Recruitment for The Other Side Village. He talks about how he transformed his life and how others can do it too through The Other Side Village and The Other Side Academy. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.  Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

From Homeless Drug Addict to Executive in One of Utah's Fastest Growing Companies | How He Did It

Cheryl Marzec operates Sumi Nungwa, a non-profit that builds bridges between Native Americans and art buyers. In this episode, we will discuss how Native Americans can operate in the contemporary world. How can we help Native Americans, living on reservations in Utah, transition to city life?  Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.  Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories 

Cheryl Marzec operates Sumi Nungwa, a non-profit that builds bridges between Native Americans and art buyers. In this episode, we will discuss how Native Americans can operate in the contemporary world. How can we help Native Americans, living on reservations in Utah, transition to city life? Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.  Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Breaking the cycle of poverty - Can arts & crafts save Native Americans?

On this episode Richard Markosian and Michael Jewkes discuss their documentary that will be premiering in the fall.  Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories 

On this episode Richard Markosian and Michael Jewkes discuss their documentary that will be premiering in the fall.  Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

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According to crime statistics, violent crime and drug crime have been reduced significantly in Salt Lake City. However, there are some important caveats in this data. We will discuss on this episode of Utah Stories. Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories 

According to crime statistics, violent crime and drug crime have been reduced significantly in Salt Lake City. However, there are some important caveats in this data. We will discuss on this episode of Utah Stories. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Examining Crime in Salt Lake City with Rocky Anderson

Brandon Zinninger, President of Reparadise, a company that manufactures and restores RVs and offers specialty van kits for high end customers, chimes in on how he has built and developed his business and weighs in on the affordable housing problem in Utah. Also in this episode we discuss the Roadhome organization's odd relationship with the state and city - and why they are continuing to fail at managing their properties. Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories 

Brandon Zinninger, President of Reparadise, a company that manufactures and restores RVs and offers specialty van kits for high end customers, chimes in on how he has built and developed his business and weighs in on the affordable housing problem in Utah. Also in this episode we discuss the Roadhome organization's odd relationship with the state and city - and why they are continuing to fail at managing their properties. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month.    Follow us on:  Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Can Utah's Affordable Housing Crisis Be Solved By Campers, Vans, & RVs?

The INN Between has been a huge success in the upper east side of Hillcrest. While NIMBYS fought to keep them out, they have proven to be a great neighbor in the community. Find out from Jillian Olmsted how they have managed to keep both neighbors and tenants very happy.   Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

The INN Between has been a huge success in the upper east side of Hillcrest. While NIMBYS fought to keep them out, they have proven to be a great neighbor in the community. Find out from Jillian Olmsted how they have managed to keep both neighbors and tenants very happy. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Housing The Unhoused | One Utah Non-profit's Effective Solution

There is a gaping wound in the middle of Main Street where The Utah Pantages Theater and four thriving local businesses once resided. Michael Valentine was fighting to save the theater prior to its demolition. He explains how one of the wealthiest developers in the world received the building and land for free. Valentine also explains how and why the buildings were demolished prior to the developer securing financing for the project.

There is a gaping wound in the middle of Main Street where The Utah Pantages Theater and four thriving local businesses once resided. Michael Valentine was fighting to save the theater prior to its demolition. He explains how one of the wealthiest developers in the world received the building and land for free. Valentine also explains how and why the buildings were demolished prior to the developer securing financing for the project.

Why Was The Historic Utah Pantages Theater Demolished Before The Developer Had Financing?

Local restaurants make up our social fabric. They are in dire need of reliable workers. How do we restore work ethic and integrity to the younger folks entering the workforce?

Local restaurants make up our social fabric. They are in dire need of reliable workers. How do we restore work ethic and integrity to the younger folks entering the workforce?

The Workforce Crisis According To Two East Coast Restaurateurs

Angel Castillo, mayor candidate for Ogden City, joins the podcast to talk about a plan for affordable housing for the working class.   Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Angel Castillo, mayor candidate for Ogden City, joins the podcast to talk about a plan for affordable housing for the working class. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Affordable Housing For The Working-class with Ogden Mayor Candidate Angel Castillo

Hammer Spring is a distillery located in Salt Lake City, who have been distilling for over 5 years. Learn about the ups and downs of the liquor business in navigating Utah's wacky liquor laws.   Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter.  There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Hammer Spring is a distillery located in Salt Lake City, who have been distilling for over 5 years. Learn about the ups and downs of the liquor business in navigating Utah's wacky liquor laws. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter.  There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

All About Liquor in Utah with Hammer Spring

The Utah Stories Show fosters conversations about important issues that relate to the quality of life for all Utahns. We will be hosting guests who are government leaders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and those who are the thought leaders in Utah's changing culture, especially those who are seeking to make Utah into a better place. A large part of what we seek to do is hold government leaders accountable to the people, and have them answer the tough questions related to policy and quality of life in Utah. While this show is political, we plan on keeping our approach balanced and fair, as we have done for years with Utah Stories magazine.

Dalibor arrived in Utah from Serbia with one suitcase and no money. Learn how he built a very successful business from scratch with almost nothing. Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Dalibor arrived in Utah from Serbia with one suitcase and no money. Learn how he built a very successful business from scratch with almost nothing. Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Dali Crepes Founder Dalibor Blazic on Coming To America Alone and Building A Successful Business

Meet the marketing manager of the hands free shoe that is taking over the retail world.

Meet the marketing manager of the hands free shoe that is taking over the retail world.

One Of Utah's Fastest Growing Companies is Kizik Shoes

Rich and Rocky discuss homelessness and affordable housing, emphasizing rising rents and the lack of solutions in Salt Lake City. They criticize the treatment of the homeless, propose social housing models, and highlight the importance of community. They also address political issues, including misuse of funds and the need for campaign finance reform. #HomelessnessCrisis #AffordableHousing #CommunitySolutions #SocialHousing #PublicToilets #HousingJustice #PoliticalAccountability #CampaignFinanceReform #MediaResponsibility #PublicEngagement #YoungLeaders #UniversalHealthcare #ReducedMilitarySpending #GetInvolved #MakeADifference

Rich and Rocky discuss homelessness and affordable housing, emphasizing rising rents and the lack of solutions in Salt Lake City. They criticize the treatment of the homeless, propose social housing models, and highlight the importance of community. They also address political issues, including misuse of funds and the need for campaign finance reform. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/homelessnesscrisis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#HomelessnessCrisis</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/affordablehousing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#AffordableHousing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitysolutions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#CommunitySolutions</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/socialhousing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SocialHousing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/publictoilets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#PublicToilets</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/housingjustice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#HousingJustice</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/politicalaccountability" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#PoliticalAccountability</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/campaignfinancereform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#CampaignFinanceReform</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mediaresponsibility" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#MediaResponsibility</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/publicengagement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#PublicEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youngleaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#YoungLeaders</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/universalhealthcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#UniversalHealthcare</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reducedmilitaryspending" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ReducedMilitarySpending</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/getinvolved" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#GetInvolved</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makeadifference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#MakeADifference</a>

Rocky Anderson and the Homeless Crisis

The police say 5 people died on the streets this past winter in Salt Lake City. But, now we've learned far more died.

The police say 5 people died on the streets this past winter in Salt Lake City. But, now we've learned far more died.

Why Don't the Police Want to Divulge the Actual Homeless Death Count?

A family comes to discuss the death of her daughter on the streets of Salt Lake City last February. The initial coroners report indicated there was likely foul play in the death, and a thorough investigation was to be conducted. After months, they have far more questions than they have answers, and SLCPD is not returning their phone calls. --Homelessness --Affordable Housing --Public Housing --City Parks &amp; Trails -- Accountability for the homeless crisis (and the death of 17 homeless people last winter) Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

A family comes to discuss the death of her daughter on the streets of Salt Lake City last February. The initial coroners report indicated there was likely foul play in the death, and a thorough investigation was to be conducted. After months, they have far more questions than they have answers, and SLCPD is not returning their phone calls. --Homelessness --Affordable Housing --Public Housing --City Parks &amp; Trails -- Accountability for the homeless crisis (and the death of 17 homeless people last winter) Visit <a href="http://UtahStories.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UtahStories.com</a> for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $2 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Chime in with Mayor Rocky Anderson & Homeless Advocate Ty Bellamy

The Otherside Village is beginning construction of 45 deeply affordable tiny homes, aimed at providing a template for alleviating the housing and homeless crisis in Utah.

The Otherside Village is beginning construction of 45 deeply affordable tiny homes, aimed at providing a template for alleviating the housing and homeless crisis in Utah.

Utah's First Tiny Home Village Is Under Construction

Utah is faced with a severe housing shortage, along with a growing homeless population. The state allocated $100 million toward homeless &amp; affordable housing projects. Switchpoint was one of the biggest recipients of this funding. We will find out what Swithpoint can do to alleviate this problem.

Utah is faced with a severe housing shortage, along with a growing homeless population. The state allocated $100 million toward homeless &amp; affordable housing projects. Switchpoint was one of the biggest recipients of this funding. We will find out what Swithpoint can do to alleviate this problem.

Solving Utah's Homeless and Housing Crisis | Solutions from Carol Hollowell - CEO of Switchpoint

Brian McInerney is a retired hydrologist for the National Weather Service with over 3 decades of experience. He joins us today to talk about potential Utah flooding, particularly along the Wasatch Front. Will the water runoff significantly impact the Great Salt Lake? How likely are the floods to come to devastate neighborhoods and homes? Find out the answers to these pressing questions and learn how you can prepare.

Brian McInerney is a retired hydrologist for the National Weather Service with over 3 decades of experience. He joins us today to talk about potential Utah flooding, particularly along the Wasatch Front. Will the water runoff significantly impact the Great Salt Lake? How likely are the floods to come to devastate neighborhoods and homes? Find out the answers to these pressing questions and learn how you can prepare.

Utah's Potential Massive Floods

Daniel Benites joins the show to discuss how he built his hobby of making salsas for friends and family into a winning business - now distributed all over Utah grocery stores.

Daniel Benites joins the show to discuss how he built his hobby of making salsas for friends and family into a winning business - now distributed all over Utah grocery stores.

Salsa Del Diablo Owner Chats About Making The Best Salsa In Utah

Is Criticizing The LDS Church Anti-Mormon? Some blowback to our April issue of the magazine called "Utah's Identity Crisis" - we will read the words of a reader who is pissed off at Utah Stories' current issue.

Is Criticizing The LDS Church Anti-Mormon? Some blowback to our April issue of the magazine called "Utah's Identity Crisis" - we will read the words of a reader who is pissed off at Utah Stories' current issue.

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I’ve been enjoying this podcast! Richard is a prepared and knowledgeable interviewer and has some awesome interviews that educates me about local topics that I’m passionate about. Keep them coming!

Quality interviews on relevant local topics and people

Utah Stories Show

What we should be asking our government leaders concerning the Coronavirus. The other day I was watching Rachel Maddow on MSNBC and Shawn Hannity, switching back and forth between the two, trying to get a basic understanding of what is actually going on concerning the Coronavirus and how my family and I should be responding.  The truth of course, as always is somewhere in the murky and blurry middle. But how can we know what the truth is?

What we should be asking our government leaders concerning the Coronavirus. The other day I was watching Rachel Maddow on MSNBC and Shawn Hannity, switching back and forth between the two, trying to get a basic understanding of what is actually going on concerning the Coronavirus and how my family and I should be responding.  The truth of course, as always is somewhere in the murky and blurry middle. But how can we know what the truth is?

Three Questions the Mainstream Media is not asking concerning the Coronavirus

The big one to think about is the earthquake. There is a fault line along the Wasatch Front extending from Idaho to Sanpete County. It has the potential to unleash a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. This could result in several thousand deaths from collapsing homes, along with gas line fires, water main breaks and electrical grid failure. Since much of the Salt Lake urban area sits on an ancient lake bed, a large earthquake could disrupt the soil structure causing large scale devastation. In this podcast, we are talking to Joe Dougherty with the Be Ready Utah program hoe to prepare for earthquakes.

The big one to think about is the earthquake. There is a fault line along the Wasatch Front extending from Idaho to Sanpete County. It has the potential to unleash a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. This could result in several thousand deaths from collapsing homes, along with gas line fires, water main breaks and electrical grid failure. Since much of the Salt Lake urban area sits on an ancient lake bed, a large earthquake could disrupt the soil structure causing large scale devastation. In this podcast, we are talking to Joe Dougherty with the Be Ready Utah program hoe to prepare for earthquakes.

Are you ready for the Big one? How to prepare for earthquakes.

We talk with Utah Governor candidate Zachary Moses about his campaign and other political topics such as affordable housing, the inland port, pollution and Zach’s solutions to these problems.

We talk with Utah Governor candidate Zachary Moses about his campaign and other political topics such as affordable housing, the inland port, pollution and Zach’s solutions to these problems.

Utah's Next Governor?

In this episode we discuss Utah’s most important environmental issues with Dr. Brian Moench who operates a non-profit called Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment. Development and growth threaten the quality of life we enjoy in Utah. Recent medical studies demonstrate that poor air quality causes greater harm to the human body—cardiovascular system, immune and respiratory systems— than previously realized. We delve into the topics of what can be done about it, what isn't being done about it, where it could lead to if no one takes action.

In this episode we discuss Utah’s most important environmental issues with Dr. Brian Moench who operates a non-profit called Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment. Development and growth threaten the quality of life we enjoy in Utah. Recent medical studies demonstrate that poor air quality causes greater harm to the human body—cardiovascular system, immune and respiratory systems— than previously realized. We delve into the topics of what can be done about it, what isn't being done about it, where it could lead to if no one takes action.

Air Quality in Salt Lake

There is plenty of excellent planning in the Salt Lake Valley.  "But we have to focus on implementing what we say we are going to do," says Soren Simonsen, executive director of the Jordan River Commission.   Simonsen says that the focus on the auto must evolve to emphasize public transit and personal mobility.  "We don't solve our traffic problem by adding capacity to roads.  We need to change the narrative to say its okay to walk or bike a mile."  In addition, he points out that about 25 percent of the local population does not drive since they are juveniles or seniors.  "We have to invest money to offer them more choices."

Salt Lake City Must Decide If We Are Smart Enough for Smart Growth

We discuss the Inland port and its impact with Deeda Seed, former city council person who is currently with the Center for Biological Diversity. Is the Inland Port an example of governmental overreach? Will the Inland Port open a floodgate of corruption? Will the Inland Port be an ecological disaster for the Great Salt Lake and ruinous to valley air quality?

We discuss the Inland port and its impact with Deeda Seed, former city council person who is currently with the Center for Biological Diversity. Is the Inland Port an example of governmental overreach? Will the Inland Port open a floodgate of corruption? Will the Inland Port be an ecological disaster for the Great Salt Lake and ruinous to valley air quality?

True lies about the Inland Port

The horrific attack killing members of the Langford family near the Arizona border is suspected to be perpetrated by the Mexican drug cartel. In this podcast, we discuss the history of the struggle between the cartel and the Mormons that appears to be a major cultural war that has escalated over the years.

The horrific attack killing members of the Langford family near the Arizona border is suspected to be perpetrated by the Mexican drug cartel. In this podcast, we discuss the history of the struggle between the cartel and the Mormons that appears to be a major cultural war that has escalated over the years.

Mormons vs. Mexican Cartel

The truth is out there...but where? This question has intrigued Danny Stewart since childhood.  Danny is a Utah County folklorist and cryptozoologist.  Many know him from the Provo Ghost Tour.  He has been collecting journal entries, diaries and interviews for 20 years to construct this nighttime walk through Provo.  "It has gotten a lot bigger than I ever thought it would," he says. Danny believes that folklore, myth, and science should be more linked together instead of staying at odds with each other.  In his passion for cryptozoology, they, in fact, are complimentary.

The truth is out there...but where? This question has intrigued Danny Stewart since childhood.  Danny is a Utah County folklorist and cryptozoologist.  Many know him from the Provo Ghost Tour.  He has been collecting journal entries, diaries and interviews for 20 years to construct this nighttime walk through Provo.  "It has gotten a lot bigger than I ever thought it would," he says. Danny believes that folklore, myth, and science should be more linked together instead of staying at odds with each other.  In his passion for cryptozoology, they, in fact, are complimentary.

The truth is out there...but where?

For eons, dogs have been training humans to accommodate their desires.  David Broderick has devoted his career to leveling this playing field.  David has been training dogs for 22 years and in that time he has learned what makes a "good dog." His main insight is that physical activity alone does not get a dog to calm down.  Instead, it just builds stamina.  "Mental engagement is much more important.  You have to make a dog use its brain through structured walks and games.  This is how to teach a dog."

For eons, dogs have been training humans to accommodate their desires.  David Broderick has devoted his career to leveling this playing field.  David has been training dogs for 22 years and in that time he has learned what makes a "good dog." His main insight is that physical activity alone does not get a dog to calm down.  Instead, it just builds stamina.  "Mental engagement is much more important.  You have to make a dog use its brain through structured walks and games.  This is how to teach a dog."

Importance of Mental Engagement in Dog Training

A discussion seasoned real estate broker Babs DeLay from Urban Utah Homes and Estates. We discuss the current real estate market in Salt Lake, Utah's housing crisis, and where the next hot Utah neighborhoods are emerging and where they will be in the next 10-15 years. Bargains can be found, you just need to know where to look!

A discussion seasoned real estate broker Babs DeLay from Urban Utah Homes and Estates. We discuss the current real estate market in Salt Lake, Utah's housing crisis, and where the next hot Utah neighborhoods are emerging and where they will be in the next 10-15 years. Bargains can be found, you just need to know where to look!

Utah's Housing Crisis

Machiel Klerk

How do we honor the archetypes, characters and our ancestors who inhabit our soul? A conversation with Machiel Klerk from the Utah Jung Society on: Dream Therapy Archetypes and characters who inhabit our soul The process of Individuation Getting in touch with our ancestors

How do we honor the archetypes, characters and our ancestors who inhabit our soul? A conversation with Machiel Klerk from the Utah Jung Society on: Dream Therapy Archetypes and characters who inhabit our soul The process of Individuation Getting in touch with our ancestors

 Jung Society’s Machiel Klerk on Individuation and Self Actualization

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The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!