Access Utah
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 [email protected] or call at 1-800-826-1495. Join the discussion!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 370
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
The fate of Roe v. Wade on Monday's Access Utah
According to Politico, in a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade. Quoting the Salt Lake Tribune: “Depending on how …
00:48:10 |
Thu 19 May 2022
Protecting the past on Thursday's Access Utah
Utah has launched a “Pledge to Protect the Past” campaign to protect archaeological sites and artifacts. And Utah State Historic Preservation Office public archaeologist Elizabeth Hora says that summ…
00:52:08 |
Thu 19 May 2022
Title 42 and immigration on Wednesday's Access Utah
On this episode we're joined by Chelsea Sachau and Pedro De Velasco to discuss the situation at the border and Title 42.
00:51:38 |
Thu 19 May 2022
'Revelations in Air' with Jude Stewart on Tuesday's Access Utah
Smell can collapse space and time, unlocking memories and transporting us to worlds both new and familiar. In her new book Revelations in Air, Jude Stewart takes us on a fascinating journey into the …
00:51:13 |
Thu 19 May 2022
'Inspired: Understanding Creativity' with Matt Richtel on Monday's Access Utah
How does creativity work? How can we maximize our creative potential? Matt Richtel joins us to help answer these questions.
00:50:18 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Social media and free speech on Thursday's Access Utah
We're joined by Jaigris Hodson and discuss why speech on Twitter, and we revisit a 2021 conversation with Eli Saslow.
00:50:19 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Coexisting with wildlife on Wednesday's Access Utah
Wildlife in urban areas can pose some concerns, especially as our population grows. Joining us to discuss is doctoral student at U of U Austin Green and USU Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialis…
00:52:38 |
Wed 18 May 2022
'Was It Worth It?' with Doug Peacock on Tuesday's Access Utah
In his new book Was It Worth It?, Doug Peacock, loner, iconoclast, environmentalist and contemporary of Edward Abbey, reflects on a life lived in the wild, recounting adventures both close to home an…
00:51:54 |
Wed 18 May 2022
'Life Lived Wild' with Rick Ridgeway on Monday's Access Utah
Rick Ridgeway joins us on this episode to share stories and talk about his new book, Life Lived Wild.
00:51:23 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Bringing War Home: live from Hill Aerospace Museum on Thursday's Access Utah
Hear some fascinating stories told inside of a C-130 aircraft on this episode of Access Utah.
00:58:02 |
Wed 18 May 2022
How marriage has evolved over time on Wednesday's Access Utah
We're joined by Stephanie Coontz and Greg Smalley to discuss different perspectives on marriage.
00:50:56 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
'The People Behind the Byline' on Tuesday's Access Utah
On this episode we talk with Emily White and USU Associate Professor of Journalism Matthew LaPlante about the challenges of being a journalist in an increasingly hostile environment for journalism.
00:51:20 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
'Fire and Flood' with Eugene Linden on Monday's Access Utah
On this episode we discuss climate change with Eugene Linden, and talk about his new book Fire and Flood.
00:48:56 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
All about birds on Wednesday's Access Utah
Last summer we devoted an entire episode to monarch butterflies and fireflies, and after a listener suggested we do a similar episode focused on birds, we've done just that!
00:52:45 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
'(Solve For) X' with Katharine Coles on Tuesday's Access Utah
We're joined by Katharine Coles, and dig into her new collection, '(Solve For) X' in this poetry-filled Access Utah.
00:51:26 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Teaching and religious literacy on Monday's Access Utah
On this episode we're joined by Partick Mason and Lauren Kerby to discuss the importance of teaching and understanding religion.
00:50:05 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
War crimes in Ukraine with David Schwendiman on Thursday's Access Utah
David Schwendiman served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice for more than twenty-five years. He joins on this episode of Access Utah to discuss war crimes and the war in Ukraine.
00:49:29 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Bridging our divides with Peter Coleman on Wednesday's Access Utah
Peter Coleman joins on this episode of Access Utah to help us dive into why we are so politically polarized, and why it's making us miserable.
00:50:11 |
Wed 13 Apr 2022
Red, blue and purple states with Damon Cann on Tuesday's Access Utah
Damon Cann joins to discuss how things stand in Utah and nationally, in this election year, as we head toward the primaries.
00:49:32 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
Finding joy, adventure and dinner in your own backyard on Monday's Access Utah
Tamar Haspel joins on this episode to discuss "first-hand food", including gardening, foraging and hunting.
00:49:20 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
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