<description>Coltan Scrivner studies why some of us are drawn to look at gruesome things. He calls it morbid curiosity, and he says it’s not a bad thing.</description>

Coltan Scrivner studies why some of us are drawn to look at gruesome things. He…

Coltan Scrivner studies why some of us are drawn to look at gruesome things. He calls it morbid curiosity, and he says it’s not a bad thing.

Drawn to Grisly Movies? This Psychologist Knows Why.

<description>If you grew up along the Wasatch Front, you’ve seen rapid change: farms to housing, low-rise to high-rise, more people. Taylor Anderson wants to know what that means, and for whom.</description>

If you grew up along the Wasatch Front, you’ve seen rapid change: farms to…

If you grew up along the Wasatch Front, you’ve seen rapid change: farms to housing, low-rise to high-rise, more people. Taylor Anderson wants to know what that means, and for whom.

Anderson is a housing journalist and describes himself as an urbanist, focused on how growing cities can become more walkable and bikeable. He believes a city should offer something for everyone. That’s a challenge in the Salt Lake Valley, where most destinations are still a 15-minute drive away and home prices continue to climb out of reach for many.

The region’s growth has sparked debate. Some residents see the wave of podium apartment complexes as eyesores that signal too much, too fast. While Anderson understands that reaction, he sees something else: denser, more functional communities. Density, he argues, is what makes walkability possible. He also credits the Salt Lake City's push to loosen regulations and cut red tape with boosting housing supply, a shift that has produced a surprising outcome for renters. Anderson joins us to explore how the housing market is evolving, where it may be headed, and the trade-offs that come with growth.

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Taylor Anderson is editor-in-chief of Building Salt Lake, an online news outlet covering real estate and development in the city. He’s also a reporter for Inman News, a real estate industry trade publication.

Salt Lake Is Growing Fast. But Is It Growing Well?

If you grew up along the Wasatch Front, you’ve seen rapid change: farms to housing, low-rise to high-rise, more people. Taylor Anderson wants to know what that means, and for whom.

<description>Nate Blouin, a Utah State Senator and leading progressive Democratic contender for Utah’s new congressional seat, faces a setback as vulgar online comments he made years ago recently came to light. The controversy also raises questions about the clout of the progressive wing of the party in the lead-up to the Democratic State Convention.</description>

Nate Blouin, a Utah State Senator and leading progressive Democratic contender…

Nate Blouin, a Utah State Senator and leading progressive Democratic contender for Utah’s new congressional seat, faces a setback as vulgar online comments he made years ago recently came to light. The controversy also raises questions about the clout of the progressive wing of the party in the lead-up to the Democratic State Convention.

What Do Nate Blouin’s Old Social Media Posts Mean for State Democrats?

<description>The linguist Valerie Fridland says everyone has an accent, whether they think so or not. Her new book is about how the different ways we talk shape our lives.</description>

The linguist Valerie Fridland says everyone has an accent, whether they think…

The linguist Valerie Fridland says everyone has an accent, whether they think so or not. Her new book is about how the different ways we talk shape our lives.

Why We (All) Talk Funny

KUER’s award-winning interview show explores the world through deep thinkers who host Doug Fabrizio asks to think even deeper. Join writers, filmmakers, scientists and others on RadioWest: A show for the wildly curious.

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