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Deseret Voices

Deseret News
United States
Political Violence
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Republican Party
Higher Education
Generative AI
Sports Betting
Immigration
Mental Health
Literacy
Democracy
Human Trafficking
Ethics
Utah
Technology
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Olivia Moultrie
Social Media
Civil Discourse

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

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Latest Episodes

Three months ago, we told you the Great Salt Lake was disappearing — and what Utah stood to lose. Today, we ask the harder question: Is anyone actually saving it? In June, "Deseret Voices" Episode 37 laid out the stakes: toxic dust, billions in healt... more

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On this episode of "Deseret Voices," McKay Coppins, author of the viral Atlantic article "Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” sits down with Paul Lambert of BYU's Wheatley Institute to discuss President D. Todd Christofferson's landmark talk at... more

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In a political climate driven by tribalism and culture wars, how can citizens move toward peacemaking and common ground? On this episode of "Deseret Voices," host McKay Coppins sits down with former federal judge Thomas B. Griffith for a thought-prov... more

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Is artificial intelligence advancing so fast that our legal guardrails and democratic institutions are rendered obsolete? In this episode of  "Deseret Voices," host Jane Clayson Johnson sits down with Harvard Law School professor and former dean Mart... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Lambert
Director of the Religion and Human Flourishing Initiative at BYU's Wheatley Institute
BYU Wheatley Institute
Episode: What Sports Betting Does to Your Soul
Thomas B. Griffith
Former federal judge
Episode: Pluralism is America's Superpower | Judge Thomas B. Griffith
Martha Minow
Former dean and current professor at Harvard Law School, discussing AI and the law
Harvard Law School
Episode: AI Is Moving Too Fast and the Law Can’t Stop It
John Curtis
Utah Senator (R) who called for congressional questions about presidential family involvement in business dealings
Office of Senator John Curtis
Episode: One Standard: Sen. John Curtis on Presidential Families and Foreign Money
Carol Lin
Former CNN anchor
CNN
Episode: 9/11: The Morning We Broke the News | Two Anchors, 25 Years Later
Deidre Henderson
Lieutenant Governor of Utah
State of Utah
Episode: The DOJ Came After Her. She Refused to Blink.
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Maryland Governor's Office
Episode: Gov. Wes Moore on revenge, democracy, and forever wars
Idrees Kahloon
Former Washington Bureau Chief for The Economist and staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: We lived through 'Woke 1'. Should you be afraid of 'Woke 2'?
Mary Ng
The Honorable Mary Ng, former Canada's Minister of International Trade (2018-2025)
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Episode: Is Canada Done Being America's Nice Neighbor?

Hosts

Jane Clayson Johnson
Co-host and veteran journalist at Deseret News; frequent interviewer of newsmakers and thought leaders.
McKay Coppins
Host and journalist at Deseret News; leads interviews with policy makers, public figures and experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • Cavvie mom

    Interviews are “light”, allowing the interviewee to govern what is discussed. I listened to the interview with John Curtis regarding his letter asking for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr and Hunter Biden for ethical issues around using their fathers’ positions to make billions/millions of dollars. Curtis has waited until Donald Trump’s polls have plummeted. The question of why he waited so long to request an investigation was a glaring omission. Interviews are filled with softball question... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Old biker lady
    United States14 days ago
  • Great Program. Great Hosts

    I have respected Jane and McKay as journalists for decades. They are respected and I have enjoyed hearing from them both, along with some of the great guests they have interviewed, on valuable and insightful topics. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soren Simonsen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful Interviews

    This podcast consists of thoughtful and respectful interviews of people across the political spectrum on a range of subjects. If you feel completely alienated by the current political environment, this podcast is a nice reminder that some semblance of reasonable, give-and-take public discourse can still be found.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exeyevee
    United Statesa month ago
  • I loved this

    Pure and simple, Honest and kind. Thanks for creating content that lifts the spirit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJPerz
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the meaningful interviews

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    egroup 22
    United States5 months ago

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Talking Points

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What Sports Betting Does to Your Soul
Q: Could you explain why church leadership felt compelled to address gambling at this moment?
Lambert explains that gambling has surged in popularity, is highly accessible, and now demands a moral response due to its broader social and spiritual implications, which were highlighted in President Christofferson's address.
Pluralism is America's Superpower | Judge Thomas B. Griffith
Q: Have you talked to the people who were involved in the Utah Compromise, and what was their reaction?
Yes, those involved described the process as deeply emotional and transformative, with participants from different sides becoming friends and learning to address each other's fears and aspirations, even if they didn't get everything they wanted.
Pluralism is America's Superpower | Judge Thomas B. Griffith
Q: What did you hear in President Oaks' speech as the big takeaways and why do you think it matters?
The core takeaways are the emphasis on pluralism, compromise, and a governance structure that requires citizens to listen to one another; the process of trying to find common ground is valuable in itself and helps create a citizenry oriented toward fairness for all.
One Standard: Sen. John Curtis on Presidential Families and Foreign Money
Q: What questions do you believe need to be answered under oath regarding the relationship between Donald Trump Jr. and the Russian oligarch?
He says the focus is not on individuals alone but on any dealings that the American people deem questionable, and that those involved should explain their actions to restore public trust, while also noting a broad pattern across family members.
One Standard: Sen. John Curtis on Presidential Families and Foreign Money
Q: On Monday, you sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee that made national news. Walk us through what you asked for and what prompted it.
Curtis explains that he seeks transparency and accountability by subpoenaing Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to answer questions about potential conflicts of interest and whether the relatives of presidents have leveraged family connections for financial gain, with the aim of testing whether current rules are adequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deseret Voices

What is Deseret Voices about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Deseret Voices features thoughtful, civically minded conversations with newsmakers, scholars and leaders across faith, politics, sports and culture. Episodes commonly explore ethics, democracy, religious freedom, and how faith informs public life, often balancing historical context with practical solutions. Noteworthy traits include cross-faith collaboration, a steady focus on civility and depolarization, and a Utah-centered lens that brings regional issues—like water, local governance and community-building—into national conversations. The show frequently features accomplished guests from universities, religious institutions and public life, delivering nuanced storytelling that appeals to listeners seeking principled discourse and real-wor... more

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2. Thomas B. Griffith
3. Martha Minow
4. John Curtis
5. Carol Lin
6. Deidre Henderson
7. Wes Moore
8. Idrees Kahloon

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