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The Utah Foundation Quality of Life Index shows a 10-point decline from 2013 to 2026. Utah Foundation President Shawn Teigen says housing affordability, the cost of living, and access to good jobs are among the most pressing concerns. The most important issue is whether communities are willing to work together. The post Utah Thrives Podcast | The Utah Community Quality of Life Index appeared first on Utah Foundation.

Dan Bammes interviews Utah Foundation Research Director Christopher Collard about the report A Tale of Two Ballots. This is the best comparison available of ranked-choice and simple-plurality voting in Utah. And this is the best podcast about the report. Check it out! The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Comparing Ranked-Choice and Simple-Plurality Voting in Utah appeared first on Utah Foundation.

In a new report, Breaking the Cycle: Recidivism and Reentry in Utah, the Utah Foundation examines Utah’s efforts to prevent offenders from returning to prison after release. Utah’s definition of recidivism differs from neighboring states. In fact, many who come back to prison for technical violations of their parole aren’t accounted for in the official numbers. In this edition of Utah Thrives, a roundtable discussion of Utah Foundation staff and board members looks at reasons … Continued The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Recidivism in Utah appeared first on Utah Foundation.

On June 10, 2026, the Utah Foundation – the State of the Nation Project’s Utah partner – hosted a UTA-sponsored “Utah’s Progress Report” event featuring the Project’s first “State of the States” report. The event highlighted Utah’s extremes using the State of the Nation Project’s reports as a lens. This Utah Thrives podcast is an overview of that event, featuring: Shawn Teigen from the Utah Foundation, delving into comparisons between Utah and other states. Robert … Continued The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Utah’s Progress Report appeared first on Utah Foundation.

In the second of two podcasts surveying the general plans of counties and municipal governments in Utah on their provisions for aging Utahns, Utah Foundation Research Analyst Ashley Marshall-Cantor looks at some of the specific ideas reflected in those plans. A roundtable discussion follows, including Utah Foundation staff and leaders of agencies serving Utah’s aging population. The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Planning for Aging Utahns part 2 appeared first on Utah Foundation.

A new Utah Foundation report examines plans to serve Utah’s aging population in communities across the state. Researcher Ashley Marshall-Cantor outlines her findings, followed by a roundtable conversation with representatives of agencies serving older Utahns and their families.   The podcast includes a conversation with:   Ashley Marshall-Cantor, Utah Foundation Researcher Jimmy Golding, Mountainland Association of Governments Paul Leggett, Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Joe Hirabayashi, AARP Linda Cole, Mountainland Association of Governments … Continued The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Planning for Aging Utahns part 1 appeared first on Utah Foundation.

This podcast explores the topics of the Utah Foundation’s report, Healthcare Costs for Utahns: A 2026 Update. Dan Bammes narrated the podcast with excerpts from the following guests: Bryn Ramjoue, my529 Shawn Teigen, Utah Foundation Troy Pritchett, University of Utah Health Matthew Slonaker, Utah Health Policy Project Kathryn Macdonald-Poelman, Utah Foundation Brian Monson, Molina Healthcare The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Healthcare Costs in Utah appeared first on Utah Foundation.

This podcast explores four approaches for boosting homeownership for prospective homebuyers. Dan Bammes narrated the podcast with excerpts from the following guests:  Karson Eliers from the Utah League of Cities and Towns sets the stage from the 2026 Utah General Legislative Session. Shawn Teigen from the Utah Foundation spoke about education, finance, downpayment assistance, and shared equity. Jessica Long from Giv Development focused on one part of shared equity with the Rocky Mountain Homes Fund. … Continued The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Homeownership in Utah appeared first on Utah Foundation.

There are more than 12,500 non-profit organizations in Utah, according to data from the Internal Revenue Service. Most of them are very small, with less than $50,000 in annual revenue, though some are much larger. The number is growing and it appears the sector as a whole is flourishing. At the request of the Utah Nonprofits Association, the Utah Foundation has just published a report on the state of Utah’s nonprofit sector. In this edition … Continued The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Nonprofits in Utah appeared first on Utah Foundation.

The Utah Foundation’s project on social capital has included a series of reports on the idea and its potential application to communities in Utah. The project was guided by members of the Utah Foundation’s Board of Trustees, including Sandy City Council member Aaron DeKeyzer. He joins Utah Foundation President Shawn Teigen and Research Director Christopher Collard for a roundtable discussion. The post Utah Thrives Podcast | Digging into the Data on Social Capital appeared first on Utah Foundation.