Episodes
The state is far from perfect and the progress has been hard fought. But if you know where to look, you can find vibrant LGBTQ+ communities.
Published 09/26/23
There's been a shift in Latter-day Saint religiosity and perhaps the most noticeable change is among Millennials and Gen Z.
Published 09/19/23
Utah is red (and the GOP is too). Where’s the party going and what’s it to you?
Published 09/12/23
What do you think of when you think of Utah? We posed that question to people on the street in California and got answers that may not surprise you. But are they true?
Published 09/05/23
Democrats and Republicans can get along! Even in a supermajority state like Utah.
Published 03/13/23
How much trouble can Utah's lawmakers get into in 45 days? You'd be surprised. They passed 575 bills this year — a NEW record.
Published 03/06/23
Real talk: Utah’s air quality is not great. Especially in the winter. Why so brown, bromine?
Published 02/27/23
There were a few expected topics on the back burner this session. When would a big bill drop? With 2 weeks to go, we got our answer.
Published 02/20/23
The governor said this year should be "the year of the teacher," but there were some strings attached to that by Utah lawmakers.
Published 02/13/23
It was "water week" at the Utah Legislature! Last year, we powered through the lawmaker-declared "year of water." How'd we do this year?
Published 02/06/23
Utah lawmakers moved swiftly this session to ban gender-affirming care for minors — and the governor signed it the next day.
Published 01/30/23
With all the action happening at the Legislature, we're wondering what's going on in Utah's executive branch.
Published 01/23/23
Welcome back! It's time for the 2023 Utah Legislative Session. The *BEST* 45 days of the year, in our unbiased opinion.
Published 01/17/23
Utah's lawmakers are back to work for 45 days starting on Jan. 17, 2023, and we want you to ride shotgun with us as we keep tabs on all the madness on the hill. Will it be the year of water... or for tax cuts? Let's find out together.
Published 01/09/23
The 2022 midterms are over! Let's talk about all the things that happened after Utahns cast their vote.
Published 11/10/22
Hey, State Streeters! The team is hard at work preparing to bring you the latest and greatest from Election Day so we're taking a quick break with a fun thought exercise about how bringing an NHL team to Utah could focus some much-needed attention on the ailing Great Salt Lake. Big thanks to our pals at City Cast Salt Lake.
Published 11/03/22
All the chatter and attention is usually on the big ticket races (Hello, Mike Lee vs Evan McMullin). But there's a lot happening deeper into your ballot. We talk about it so you don't have to ignore it.
Published 10/27/22
Ballots are in the mail and the biggest choice Utahns face is whether they'll stand by Sen. Mike Lee or shake things up in the Senate with independent Evan McMullin.
Published 10/20/22
Like much of the rest of the country, people are worried about housing and inflation. That Great Salty Lake is also on Utahns’ list.
Published 10/13/22
Misinformation is the ultimate Mean Girl. Saige and Sean gab all about it.
Published 10/06/22
State Street is back for a new season, and this time it’s all about midterms. But first! We’ve got two new hosts ready to take the wheel.
Published 09/29/22
What are the most important takeaways from this year’s legislative session? The State Street team discusses the top things you need to know.
Published 03/07/22
Who holds the cards when it comes to government power in Utah? Salt Lake Tribune Columnist Robert Gehrke has some thoughts.
Published 02/28/22
The housing market in Utah? Brutal. This week we find out what kind of money is on the table to help solve the problem.
Published 02/21/22
Should Utah have capital punishment? The debate divides the state’s Republicans and asks: what is justice?
Published 02/14/22