Informed Discussions Podcast
Tune in to hear the latest economic, demographic, and community updates from Utah's premier public policy institute.
Podcasting since 2022 • 33 episodes
Informed Discussions Podcast
Latest Episodes
July 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: Estimated Economic Impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Utah
On July 10, the Gardner Institute hosted its monthly Newsmaker Breakfast, which focused on the estimated economic impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah. We are joined today by Salt Lake City-Utah Committee and Utah Oly...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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43:06
June 2024 "Storytelling through Data" Event: Utah’s Middle Class
On June 26, the Gardner Institute hosted its quarterly “Storytelling through Data” event, co-sponsored by the Salt Lake Tribune. These events feature conversations focused on data-grounded, solutions-oriented dialogue critical to life quality i...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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46:19
June 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: Homelessness in Utah and Project Human Dignity
On June 12, the Gardner Institute hosted its monthly Newsmaker Breakfast, which focused on homelessness in Utah. We were joined by state leaders to discuss the state's next steps for homeless services. The discussion included potential new poli...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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51:00
April 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: The Future of Utah's Economy
Utah’s resilient economy continues to outperform the nation. Record-low unemployment, top-ranked labor force participation, and competitive living costs mark our elite standing among states. This success took intention and understanding from po...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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51:42
Storytelling through Data: "Got you Covered? A Health Conversation with MacArthur Genius Grant Winner Amy Finkelstein"
On February 26, the Institute hosted its quarterly “Storytelling through Data” event, co-sponsored by the Salt Lake Tribune. The topic was Utah’s health care coverage landscape. We were joined by MIT professor and MacArthur Genius Grant winner ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:34