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September 25, 2026

Fat Bird Week, Utah’s Oversight Issue, Free Book Giveaway

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Fat Bird Week, Utah’s Oversight Issue, Free Book Giveaway

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The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg give their takeaways. Plus, it's Fat Bird Week at the Great Salt Lake, and picks of the week.

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