Back Channel is taking a short break for Labor Day — but Utah’s political calendar isn’t slowing down for long.
If you’ve missed an episode or two, this is a good week to catch up on the candid conversations shaping Utah politics, policy, and business. Instead of a full interview episode, here’s a quick look back at where we’ve been — and what’s coming next.
A holiday pause, not a quiet moment
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. It’s a chance to step away, fire up the grill and catch your breath before fall gets moving.
But the issues facing Utah don’t take the weekend off. The conversations happening now — about leadership, institutions and the choices that shape public life — will carry straight into the months ahead.
Catch up on Derek Brown
Last week, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joined Back Channel for a wide-ranging conversation. If you missed it, Labor Day weekend is a great time to go back and listen.
You can also catch up on every Back Channel episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on YouTube. Each conversation goes beyond the title and the talking points to explore the experiences, pressures and personalities behind public leadership in Utah.
Coming next: Todd Weiler
We’ll be back next week with Utah Senator Todd Weiler, who recently became president of the Sutherland Institute.
We’ll go off script and on record about:
- how the Utah Legislature has evolved during his time on the Hill
- what it means to move from elected office into the leadership of a public-policy institution
- the best — and worst — parts of being a lawyer
- the people, experiences and lighter moments that have shaped his perspective
The episode drops September 11.
One question for the long weekend
As Utah heads into a busy fall, which conversation do you think the state needs to have — candidly and on the record?