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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 19 MIN

Utah's Wildfire Future: Bigger Fires, Growing Risks

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Utah's wildfire season is already rewriting the record books, with multiple fires topping 80,000 acres and new research suggesting the trend is far from over. University of Utah professor Dr. Phil Dennison joins Maria Shilaos to explain what's driving larger, more destructive wildfires and what the future could hold for the state. Plus, Governor Spencer Cox tours fire-ravaged communities, more women are entering the welding profession, a new study reveals a dignity gap in America and Sandy's Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to fill the morning sky with color.

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