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In 1987, the Salt Lake Trappers were an unaffiliated rookie league team at the very bottom of the ranks. By the end of their season, they had earned a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the longest winning streak in the sport’s history. 38 years later, that record is still unbroken.

Writer Caroline Crampton survived cancer, but she still didn’t feel well. Instead, she was stuck with a persistent, anxious fear that the cancer would come back.

Do you find yourself struggling in conversations? Fear not. There’s actually science to help you get better at the art of talking with other people.

In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, John Williams, a wilderness survival trainer from Utah, embarked on a dangerous mission to infiltrate American militias. Posing as an ally, Williams spent years undercover within groups like the Oath Keepers.

Lindsay Hansen-Park, the Executive Director of Sunstone, advocates for inclusivity and curiosity in Mormonism. Taylor Petrie, a religion professor, explores the intersection of faith and modernity. They discuss the historical emergence of Sunstone and its role in fostering dialogue within Mormon scholarship. Key topics include navigating the ideological divide in Mormonism, the tension between personal revelation and church authority, and Sunstone's commitment to embracing diverse voices, making it a pivotal space for intellectual exploration.

Multilevel marketing is something of an American tradition. A new book tells the story of the money-making schemes that continue to ensnare people today.

One of Utah's many oddities is its state bird: the California gull. But did you know that the humble gull is the hero in its own miracle tale?

New Age spirituality is everywhere these days, from tarot cards and crystals, astrology and energy healing. A new book traces the history of New Age movements.

When J.D. Vance’s memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” came out in 2016, it made waves by humanizing the white working poor. At the time, Vance was firmly anti-Trump. Now he’s the Vice President.

Alua Arthur’s life’s work is all about death. She’s a witness and shepherd to people who have reached the end of life. And she wants you to think about death too.