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Behind the Headlines: The trial of Torrey Green and Utah’s Medicaid expansion

Torrey Green tries to get the attention of his lawyer Skye Lazaro as he leaves the courtroom during his rape trial, Monday, Jan.14, 2019 in Brigham City, Utah. Green is accused of raping multiple women while he was a football player at Utah State University. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP, Pool)

Former Utah State University football player Torrey Green, accused of sexually assaulting six women when he was student, takes the stand during the second week of his trial.

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox says he doesn't expect a delay in the implementation of medicaid expansion in the state, but lawmakers might have different plans. And grocery stores in Utah join the movement to increase the alcohol content of the beer found on their shelves.

At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune government and politics editor Dan Harrie, reporters Jessica Miller and Kathy Stephenson, and 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.