
Welcome to Deseret Voices, a weekly podcast from the Deseret News (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 uncov... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsPoliticsNews | |||

Are we trading authentic faith for political tribalism and cultural war? In this episode of "Deseret Voices," host McKay Coppins sits down with renowned theologian and Christianity Today editor at large Dr. Russell Moore to explore a shift in Americ... more
Why don’t Americans trust the media anymore? On this episode of "Deseret Voices," host McKay Coppins sits down with Evan Smith, co-founder of The Texas Tribune and managing director for events at The Atlantic, to dissect the ongoing crisis of trust i... more
On this episode of "Deseret Voices," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins host McKay Coppins for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from national political polarization to the sudden intersection of rural Utah and artificial intell... more
Why are the owners of a multibillion-dollar tech empire doubling down on live sports in an age of AI and digital isolation? In this episode of “Deseret Voices,” host McKay Coppins sits down with Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz and the ... more
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The interviews are great look forward to this each week. I’ve gone back and listened to interviews before I learned of the podcast. Time well spent.
So glad to find this, and I’ve been going back listening to all the past episodes. Thank you!
Beautiful and “real” interview with Jane and our newest apostle, Elder Gilbert. Excited to learn each week something new and profound from this podcast.
Jane Clayson Johnson and McKay Coppins, both BYU grads, are credible and accomplished journalists who’ve both reached the top of their field. Deseret News is lucky to have them. I’ve added this to my playlist.
Quickly becoming one of my do-not-miss podcasts each week!
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This show features in-depth conversations with newsmakers, thought leaders, and experts to shed light on politics, faith, sports, and current events. Hosts bring measured, respectful dialogue, aiming to move beyond headlines and uncover diverse perspectives, often linking policy issues to civics, ethics, and everyday life. Notable strengths include balanced questioning, thoughtful guests, and a clear emphasis on civil discourse and practical implications for listeners who want nuance over partisan sound bites.
A standout trait is the commitment to sparking constructive discussion across controversial topics, with guests ranging from university leaders to public officials. The format tends to blend policy insight with human-centered storyte... more
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Recent guests on Deseret Voices include:
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2. Ryan Smith
3. Ashley Smith
4. Andy Kirby
5. Matt Grow
6. David Baldacci
7. Michael Steele
8. Sarah Isgur
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