Nathan Chen’s gold, homeless shelter for the elderly, press access on Capitol Hill on ‘Behind the Headlines’
Salt Lake Tribune journalists join KCPW’s weekly news roundup.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nathan Chen poses for a photograph after being presented with the gold medal for men's individual figure skating at the Beijing Medals Plaza during the 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
Salt Lake City native Nathan Chen wins Olympic gold in Beijing. Homeless advocates call for a shelter to serve the elderly and infirm. A proposal that would limit reporters’ access to the Senate floor advances at the Legislature. Community health workers in Utah would gain formal certification under a new bill. And there is a push to prevent public employers from punishing a worker for having a medical cannabis card.
At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Julie Jag, Kim Bojórquez and Bethany Rodgers, along with editorial page editor George Pyle, join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories.
Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling 801-355-TALK.
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