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
Journeys to the depths of the ocean on Access Utah
For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror. Now, cutting-edge technologies allow scientists and explorers to dive miles beneath the surface.
00:49:52 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Public access to government records on Access Utah
The Utah Legislature is considering overhauling Utah's public records law. Critics say the proposed changes would make it harder for citizens to find out what state government is doing.
00:48:33 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
'Billy Barnes and the Cyber Threat' with Kathy Christiansen on Access Utah
We spoke with Kathy Christiansen about her new book "Billy Barnes and the Cyber Threat," about two boys who embark on a dangerous quest to find Billy's grandpa.
00:50:20 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Revisiting 'The Radium Girls' With Author Kate Moore On Access Utah
We revisit our conversation with Kate Moore, author of the New York Times bestseller 'The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women'.
00:48:16 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
'Playing religion' with LDS board games on Access Utah
We talk to the curators of "Playing Religion," an exhibit at USU that explores games inspired by the teachings and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
00:46:28 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
How we change our history — and how it changes us on Access Utah
We talk with Robin Hemley about his book "How to Change History," which grapples with the conflict between public and personal histories and the way memory affects them both.
00:49:08 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Bridging the digital divide through conversation on Access Utah
We talk with Riaz Patel about his program ConnectEffect, which brings people together to increase connection, decrease loneliness, and help bridge the digital divide.
00:45:59 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Advocacy groups and the 2025 legislative session on Access Utah
We talk to representatives from the Utah Taxpayers Association, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Sutherland Institute, HEAL Utah, the Libertas Institute, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.
00:52:03 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
How DNA results tested one man's faith and sense of identity on Access Utah
Jan 28, 2025. We revisit our conversation with Rich Christiansen, author of "BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing."
00:44:19 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Pamela Harriman's astonishing life of power, seduction, and intrigue on Access Utah
We revisit our conversation with Sonia Purnell, author of the new biography "Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue."
00:47:02 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Utah's 2025 Legislative Session, live from the State Capitol on Access Utah
UPR broadcast live from the Utah State Capitol complex on this opening day of the session. Host Tom Williams spoke with legislative leaders on top priorities for this year.
00:53:23 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
The fate and future of the Great Salt Lake with Ben Abbott on Access Utah
UPR and The Salt Lake Tribune recently ran a series challenging a 2023 report that said emergency measures were needed to save Great Salt Lake. We called one of the report's authors to hear his side.
00:49:57 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
A tragic story of secrecy and sexual abuse in northern Utah on Access Utah
Valarie Clark Miller's husband talks about her life, and the fight to hold accountable the men — including the local cop — who abused Valarie and controlled the systems designed to look the other way…
00:51:09 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Learning from silence with Pico Iyer on Access Utah
Pico Iyer has visited a small, Benedictine hermitage in California more than 100 times in the last 30 years. He isn't religious, but his life has been transformed by these times spent in silence.
00:49:07 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
The best music and movies of 2024 on Access Utah
Today we look back on 2024 and talk about the best music and movies of the year. Our guests include music reporter Palak Jayswal and movie critic Sean Means.
00:51:30 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
The Chamber Music Society of Logan on Access Utah
Today we're spotlighting the Chamber Music Society of Logan, and we're joined by CMSL Chair Charlie Huenemann and Programming Director Cahill Smith.
00:49:45 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
'For You When I Am Gone' with Steve Leder on Access Utah
We revisit our conversation with Rabbi Steve Leder about life, death, and the concept of writing an ethical will.
00:51:41 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Digital lore of 2024 on Thursday's Access Utah
On this episode, we take a look back at some of the most popular digital trends, memes, and folklore of 2024.
00:50:19 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
Access Utah Holiday Special 2024
We're once again joined by musician Mike Christiansen and author Tim Slover, bringing humorous and poignant readings for the season with an infusion of holiday music.
01:08:52 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
May the Wolf Die with Elizabeth Hider on Access Utah
Today we talk with scientist Elizabeth Hider about her novel May the Wolf Die.
00:50:11 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
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