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May 17, 2024

GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies

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GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies

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Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops, and a cheap date idea.

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