Episode Details

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and our money is on Journalism! Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore Utah’s horseracing scene and why, according to Utah’s Supreme Court, horses are an exemption to gambling. Plus, SLC enforces a ban on astroturf, the leaked Hockey Club name, local May Day, and Crumbl v. Warner Music Group.

Resources and references:

• Utah Gov. Cox issues drought executive order, urges Utahns to conserve water [Utah News Dispatch] 
• Weekly lawn watering guide 
• The May Day party at Jordan Park

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