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October 6, 2023

Who Can Afford Salt Lake, In-N-Out vs. the Vision, and a $7.9 Million Roof

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Who Can Afford Salt Lake, In-N-Out vs. the Vision, and a $7.9 Million Roof

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Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units — and, just in time for Halloween, it’s frightening! He and host Ali Vallarta discuss how it all relates to an inflammatory text from one Salt Lake City Council candidate. Plus, producer Ivana Martinez lends ears to Ali’s big feelings™ about South Salt Lake’s proposed In-N-Out and to share picks of the week.


Get tickets to Las Espookys Hispanic Heritage Month drag show at Metro Music Hall.


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