It’s no secret that Utah Republican leaders take issue with the federal government’s ownership of nearly 70% of land in our state. Now, they’re making it the U.S. Supreme Court’s problem, with a lawsuit to gain control of “unappropriated” public lands. Kate Groetzinger, communications manager for the Center for Western Priorities, joins host Ali Vallarta to give important context for the case and debunk one folksy ad about camping.

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Does Utah’s Public Lands Story Hold Up?