Anxious about getting into a heated debate at Thanksgiving dinner? You can stop worrying! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and journalist Lindsay Aerts are bringing you local stories that are apolitical but still juicy — perfect for sharing with friends and family over turkey.

Read our picks:

• Let there be lingerie: West Valley City must allow retailer to sell intimate apparel [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Black Bear removed from tree in SLC neighborhood near downtown [KSL TV]
• Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box [Associated Press]

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