The Daily Buzz

Robert Gehrke joins the podcast to talk about his latest column, which is a collection of short stories that had been left in his reporter’s notebook. Gehrke gets to the bottom of a fundraiser for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who the governor appointed as his new energy czar and why a tax lien was taken out against the Utah Republican Party. Today’s episode also marks the beginning of a hiatus for “The Daily Buzz.” The show will now be on pause while the newsroom looks to improve how we deliver the day’s biggest stories and investigations to Utahns. Thank you for being a listener. The Salt Lake Tribune will continue to share our reporting with you in print, online and on all of our social media pages.

In this episode, reporter Kolbie Peterson gives listeners an update on how Moab and its residents are faring just days after the historic flash flood that swept through southern Utah. And host Daedan Olander discusses his reporting about a Ukrainian woman who fled to Utah to escape the Russian invasion. However, due to U.S. immigration law, she may not be able to stay.

In this episode, reporter Brian Maffly discusses a particularly controversial mining operation that is proposed for Parleys Canyon. This week, the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining issued a permit for the quarry, but there are still numerous hurdles to clear before the new quarry could begin operating.

In this episode, reporter Emily Anderson Stern talks about the future of abortion access in Utah and why legal battles over the health care practice may continue for years to come.

Archaeologists discovered a group of footprints in the Great Salt Lake Desert earlier this summer. Reporter Anastasia Hufham joins “The Daily Buzz” to discuss her reporting on the footprints — which may be around 12,000 years old — and what they can tell us about Utah’s history.

First up on today’s episode, editor Jeff Parrot talks with investigative reporter Jessica Miller about her latest reporting on Utah’s teen treatment industry and why Maple Lake Academy will keep its license after a girl’s death. Next, Olympics reporter Julie Jag shares her reporting on a $17 million addition to Park City’s slopes that could draw in more world-class ski events.

First up, Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen tells about where Jazz fans can — and can’t — watch games next season. Then, podcast host Palak Jayswal talks about her story about the new musical “The Good Shepherds,” a show that is already facing backlash before it’s even been performed to a live audience.

Environment reporter Zak Podmore joins host and managing editor Grant Burningham on the podcast to discuss the most recent news with the Colorado River and why the federal government wants to study modification to the Glen Canyon Dam.

First, reporter Leto Sapunar tells us about new data that examines short-term rentals in Utah. And in case you missed their reporting, food reporter Stefene Russell and host Palak Jayswal rank the best chicken tenders in the state.

Statewatch reporter Emily Anderson Stern joins “The Daily Buzz” to discuss her reporting new allegations of inappropriate behavior by longtime state Sen. Gene Davis. Host Jeff Parrott and Emily discuss why dozens of Utah Democrats are calling for Davis’ suspension from the party, even as Davis is months away from ending his tenure in the Utah Senate.