Local stories rarely arrive one at a time, and this week proves it. We kick off with a new narrative series exploring Salt Lake lore through the Billboard Queen, Julia Reagan—how one woman’s image turned into a citywide mirror for grief, money, curiosity, and the power of attention. The tale blends mystery with media mechanics and shows how public fascination can pull private lives into the spotlight, lawsuits and all.

From there, we switch gears to community energy you can feel: Post Malone and Jelly Roll just announced a tour finale in Salt Lake City, and we’re lining up a ticket giveaway to celebrate. It’s the kind of hometown moment that turns a national tour into a local victory lap, reminding us why ease of access, passionate crowds, and a growing creative scene keep SLC on the map. Meanwhile, the internet is buzzing with new Epstein document chatter touching Utah‑adjacent names and institutions. We walk through what’s claimed, what’s verified, and how to navigate the space between rumor and reality without losing curiosity or accountability.

Culture takes another turn as Sundance signals its exit from Utah. Some see a loss of a defining pillar; others see breathing room to build a film culture that serves locals year‑round. We compare the Park City advantage to Boulder’s logistics and consider whether history will repeat like Outdoor Retailer. At the Capitol, Speaker Mike Schultz’s push to tilt the sentencing commission toward more law enforcement voices sparks a debate over balance and outcomes, while immigration protests downtown underline how national issues land on local streets. We also unpack why the Prop 4 repeal effort is stalling and what sustained support for independent redistricting says about voters’ appetite for fairness over party control.

To close, we preview our upcoming conversation with Andrea Morgan of Moonshadow Farm, whose journey from Park City to farms across North America and back home shows how thoughtful agriculture can root community in a shifting cultural landscape. If you care about how a city defines itself—through art, policy, protests, and food—you’ll feel right at home here. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review so more Utahns can find us.

Juliea Reagan Deep Dive

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