Utah Insight

With rising costs of living and rent, an increasing number of Utahns are facing housing insecurity. Approximately 8,500 people became homeless for the first time in 2022. How can we help prevent homelessness, as well as assisting those already unhoused?

Motor vehicles represent one of the largest contributors of pollution in Utah. Part of the solution could be transportation electrification. Can our electrical grid handle changing our infrastructure from gas-powered vehicles to electric? Join the experts in taking a closer look at the problems, incentives and challenges driving Utah’s shift to electric vehicles.

As Utah’s population ages, dementia diagnoses increase. Familial caregivers take on a financial and emotional burden, with a stigma of shame surrounding the diagnosis and a lack of facilities that provide memory care in rural areas. How can we help our elders get the care they need with dignity and grace? Learn about the steps being taken that could bring positive change in Utah.

Water quality is declining in Utah, posing serious health risks for our both our drinkable and recreational waters. More lakes than ever across Utah are experiencing harmful algal blooms, increasing in frequency and severity, impacted by climate change and pollution as our population grows. How can Utahns restore our natural watersheds? Learn from experts about what can be done.

A new era of Artificial Intelligence in the media is upon us and lawmakers are grappling with ways to react to its increased prevalence in society. How will this new technology impact voters? How can Utahns trust the information they’re receiving when it is getting more difficult to fact check? Experts share tips on what Utahns should be on the lookout for during elections.

Transgender issues in sports and health care has been a growing topic. How will continued anti-trans legislation affect Utah communities and the rights we hold? Learn from our panel of experts as we discuss this complicated matter.

Historically, university and college campuses have been viewed as centers of free thought, free speech, and developing ideas — even political ideas. But recently, this idea has faced scrutiny. The Board of Higher Education passed a measure requiring state universities to create policies on free speech and the limitations of it. How will this impact Utah college students?

Assault, harassment, and sex trafficking in Utah needs to be stopped. How can we help survivors report and get access to justice, regardless of race, gender, religion, or language barriers? Explore what sexual assault is, how to get help, and confidential resources available to survivors.

Water storage at Lake Powell and Lake Mead is currently managed under guidelines developed in 2007. These are set to expire at the end of 2026, leaving Utahns in the Colorado River Basin working to consider many factors while renegotiating. With growing populations and higher needs for water, join experts in discussing what should be done.

Utah has a long history of fossil fuel use and extraction that pre-dates statehood itself. Now, with concerns about climate change pushing a transition to more renewable energy sources, Utah is at the forefront of energy innovation. Join Raeann Christensen in exploring the feasibility of new geothermal, nuclear, solar, and battery storage technologies in Utah.