ABOUT THE SHOW
Back Channel. The conversation behind the conversation.
Back Channel is a Utah podcast about the people who shape the state — the policymakers, lobbyists, trade association heads, and business leaders who drive Utah’s decisions. No prepared statements. No talking points. Just an honest talk about what’s happening in Utah, why it matters, and where things are going.
Hosted by Marty Carpenter — former spokesman for Governor Gary Herbert and veteran campaign strategist — Back Channel is built around a simple idea: to understand Utah’s future, you need to understand the people and the policies shaping it. Not just the politics.
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THE HOST
Marty Carpenter
Host & Co-Founder, Northbound Strategy
Marty Carpenter spent years in the room where decisions were made — literally. As spokesman for Utah Governor Gary Herbert, he saw how policy gets shaped, how deals get done, and how the people who run things make decisions. He’s held senior positions in three statewide campaigns and advised dozens of candidates. He is the co-founder of Northbound Strategy, a strategic communication firm that helps clients craft the right message, deliver it strategically, and impact targeted audiences.
PRODUCED BY NORTHBOUND STRATEGY
Back Channel is produced by Northbound Strategy, a Utah-based communications and public affairs firm. Northbound Strategy works with executives, associations, and public figures who need to communicate clearly in complex political and business environments.