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Deseret Voices

Deseret News

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 37

Welcome to Deseret Voices, a weekly podcast from the Deseret News (https://deseret.com) that brings depth, nuance and respect to conversations about today’s complex topics and current events. Join our hosts, award-winning journalists McKay Coppins and Jane Clayson Johnson, every Thursday as they go beyond news headlines by talking with newsmakers and thought leaders to find common ground and uncover unique perspectives on today’s critical issues in politics, faith, sports, and more.

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🇺🇸 USA - politics
22/06/2026
#95
🇺🇸 USA - politics
21/06/2026
#77
🇺🇸 USA - politics
20/06/2026
#68
🇺🇸 USA - politics
04/03/2026
#96
🇺🇸 USA - politics
03/03/2026
#96
🇺🇸 USA - politics
02/03/2026
#94
🇺🇸 USA - politics
28/02/2026
#94
🇺🇸 USA - politics
27/02/2026
#90
🇺🇸 USA - politics
26/02/2026
#88
🇺🇸 USA - politics
25/02/2026
#91

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https://www.deseret.com/authors/jane-clayson-johnson/
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https://www.youtube.com/@DeseretNews
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Deseret Voices Trailer

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 02:28

Award-winning journalists McKay Coppins and Jane Clayson Johnson go beyond the headlines to explore the stories, people, and ideas shaping our world today. Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, the Deseret Voices podcast brings clarity and common ground to the complex issues defining our time.

The first episode drops November 13, 2025, with new episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the Deseret News YouTube channel and at Deseret.com/podcasts. Video clips of interviews will be posted on the Deseret News social media channels including YouTube (@deseretnews), Instagram (@deseretnews), Facebook (@deseretnews) and X (@deseret).

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Game changer: The NIL revolution and BYU’s strategic stand

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 33:20

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," host Jane Clayson Johnson sits down with Brigham Young University President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink to explore the revolutionary changes in college athletics brought about by the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) ruling. The episode provides insight into how the school manages college football NIL deals, donor contributions, and upholds the BYU Honor Code amid these sweeping changes.

Reese and Vorkink discuss how BYU athletics are strategically navigating this complex landscape while staying true to its mission and values. They delve into the impacts of revenue sharing in college football, the university's unique funding sources, the implications on team morale, and how BYU athletics maintains its distinction through its mission-centered approach.

Deseret Voices is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Championing the Future: Catherine Raney Norman's Olympic Mission

Season 1 · Episode 14

Thursday, February 5, 2026 • Duration 29:40

In this episode of "Deseret Voices," guest host Sheri Dew, Executive Vice President of Deseret Management Corporation, sits down with Catherine Raney Norman, a four-time Olympian and current vice president of Development and Athlete Relations for the 2034 Winter Games in Utah. Catherine shares her inspiring journey from a young speedskater to an influential advocate for athletes, detailing how her Olympic experiences have shaped her life and career.

“Deseret Voices” is hosted by award-winning journalists McKay Coppins and Jane Clayson Johnson, who go beyond the headlines to explore the stories, people, and ideas shaping our world today. Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, the “Deseret Voices” podcast brings clarity and common ground to the complex issues defining our time.

“Deseret Voices” is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Episodes of “Deseret Voices” drop every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along and join the conversation on YouTube (@deseretnews), Instagram (@deseretnews), Facebook (@deseretnews) and X (@deseret).

Immigration Unmasked: Understanding Trump's Immigration Policy

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Duration 39:15

Bitter debate and violent confrontations continue to fracture the United States as American's polarized and complicated view of immigration war wages at the borders and in our streets.

Alarming reports and videos are coming out of centers of protests and division, including the recent deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by Border Patrol; the third shooting and second death since federal officers have faced protesters in that midwestern city.

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic joins host McKay Coppins to discuss this boiling battle, how we got here, and what is the Trump administration's end game on this domestic warfront?

Deseret Voices is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Episodes of Deseret Voices drop every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along and join the conversation on YouTube (), Instagram (), Facebook () and X ()

Holding Sorrow, Finding Hope: President Astrid Tuminez on Grief, Healing, and the Sacredness of Pain

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 29:39

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," host Jane Clayson Johnson engages in a heartfelt conversation with Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez, exploring themes of resilience, grief, and personal transformation. Astrid opens up about the profound challenges she faced after the tragic and sudden loss of her husband, compounded by the Charlie Kirk assassination at UVU just months later.

Through a lens of vulnerability and strength, Astrid shares how she navigated these dual tragedies, embraced pain as a catalyst for growth, and led the UVU campus community toward healing and unity.

Astrid’s story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to transform through trauma, offering hope and inspiration to listeners navigating their own paths through trauma and the grief cycle.

“Deseret Voices” is hosted by award-winning journalists McKay Coppins and Jane Clayson Johnson, who go beyond the headlines to explore the stories, people, and ideas shaping our world today. Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, the Deseret Voices podcast brings clarity and common ground to the complex issues defining our time.

“Deseret Voices” is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Connected or controlled: Why this governor calls social media algorithms ‘evil’

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 31:41

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," McKay Coppins is joined by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a seasoned political leader whose career has been unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight. Cox has witnessed firsthand the insidious power of social media and its role in shaping — and often warping — our political discourse and personal lives.

After the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, Cox was not just responding to a crisis but confronted with a pivotal moment of decision: How would he utilize his platform amidst the national attention? Rather than delve into partisan blame games, he chose to call out the "cancer" of social media, the algorithms he deems as "evil," and the companies profiting from societal divisions.

In this episode, we explore the rising phenomenon of political polarization exacerbated by technology, how social media platforms, initially hailed as revolutionary tools for connection, have become vehicles for division and strife. And the state of Utah’s fight to take on the top platforms to protect kids.

Affording a Family: The two-income shift

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Duration 32:41

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," professor Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia and senior fellow of the Institute for Family Studies, addresses the growing affordability crisis threatening the American dream and the American Family. In a recent article written for the Deseret News, he dissects research on the crisis and discusses how public policy should be both reducing the cost of raising children and lending greater material support to families.

Where once a single-earner family could afford a home, transportation, education, healthcare, and a certain quality of life, as the cost of living soars, dual-income households are struggling to even make ends meet. In a world where income inequality and generational priorities have widened into an insurmountable chasm, what can and should be done on a governmental policy level to ease the economic burden on the family unit before it becomes obsolete?

Wilcox joins journalist Jane Clayson Johnson to discuss the real research, consequences, and potential solutions to the growing and costly crisis.

Deseret Voices is a podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Harry Reid’s Legacy: Fighter or Ruthless Politician?

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 46:37

On this episode of "Deseret Voices," host McKay Coppins delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of Sen. Harry Reid, lawyer and former Majority Leader of the US Senate. In a conversation with Jon Ralston, author of “The Game Changer,” a new political biography about Reid, we discover how Reid rose from his humble beginnings in Searchlight, Nevada, to become one of the most influential political figures in America. Ralston gives an unmatched look at Reid's indomitable spirit, strategic prowess, and how he reshaped the Democratic party, leaving a lasting impact on American politics. He shares insights into Reid's controversial decisions, including invoking the nuclear option and his memorable entanglements with fellow Latter-day Saint Mitt Romney.

“Deseret Voices” is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Episodes of “Deseret Voices” drop every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along and join the conversation on YouTube (), Instagram (), Facebook () and X ().

The Fall of Maduro: What will America do next?

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • Duration 35:57

The ousting of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is one of those moments that invites a lot of strong opinions, and that becomes even more complicated once you start asking questions. Who is running Venezuela now? Will America try to overthrow regimes in Cuba or Colombia next? What does this tell us about President Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions? And what does it mean for the future of Venezuela and its people who have been living under a brutal dictatorship for more than a decade?

On this episode of “Deseret Voices,” McKay Coppins explores those questions with foreign policy expert Richard Fontaine, who has advised President George W. Bush and Sen. John McCain, and who now runs the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), a think tank in Washington, D.C.

“Deseret Voices” is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts.

Episodes of “Deseret Voices” drop every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along and join the conversation on YouTube (@deseretnews), Instagram (), Facebook () and X ().

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