Public Affairs
Community Outreach Programming
Interviews focusing on community issues and events.
JR Bird US Congressional Launch
JR Bird Utah’s 3rd Congressional Campaign Announced
In an interview with Steve Evans on Newtalk KVEL 104.5. JR Bird discussed reasons for switching from a US Senate run to canditate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District which includes the Uintah Basin. Interview aired on January 3rd 2024 on KVEL.
John Curtis US Senate Campaign Launch
John Curtis For US Senate
Listen to John Curtis’ campaign announcement for Utah’s US Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney. KVEL 104.5 aired this interview at 5 p.m. on Januay 3rd 2024.
Uinta Basin Railway
Uinta Rail Team Members
The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) December 2021 approval of the construction and operation of the Uinta Basin Railway was struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on August 18th. Project team members address future of the railway project and options available.
Declaration of Impending U.S. Energy Crisis
Moon Lake Electric Association General Manager Yankton Johnson
Moon Lake Electric has joined a growing force of federal, state and civic leaders demanding that
the Biden Administration course correct the current U.S. energy policy before an energy crisis
ensues. Learn about the supply and demand nature of this industry and how it may affect rural
American citizens health, safety and welfare. Interview aired on KVEL July 11, 2023
ESG and our Economy
Social, Environmental and Governance (ESG) scoring affects corporate access to capital. It rewards companies who meet certain social and enviromental standards and punishes those who don’t. Utah State Treasurer, Marlo Oaks is an outspoken opponent of ESG scoring and addresses his concerns during this 20 minute interview aired on Newstalk KVEL on April 7, 2023.