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March 14, 2023

Is Utah’s New Flag Tattoo-Worthy?

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Is Utah’s New Flag Tattoo-Worthy?

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Utah’s got a fever, and the only prescription is new flags. Salt Lake City’s redesigned banner has received glowing reviews from flag experts. And after a multi-year process and thousands of submissions, the Legislature approved a simpler design to rep the Beehive State — though some voters think there’s no school like the old school. Host Ali Vallarta talks with Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association about what makes for a good flag and why it’s important to have one.


Podcaster Roman Mars’ Ted Talk that launched an obsession with flags. 


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