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One Ogden
Hosted by One Ogden · EN
Utah arts, culture, business, politics, government, and events
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The “Uniquely Normal” GOP Hopeful | Juliene Snyder for Utah House 10
Apr 100:31:05Tap to summarizeJuliene is running for the Republican nomination for Utah House District 10—and her path to candidacy looks a lot different than what people expect.In this episode, we get into what it actually means to choose a political party, how regular people can get involved in their communities, and what pushes someone to make the leap and run for office.If you’ve ever wondered how everyday people end up on the ballot, this is a real look at that process
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Ogden Spin & Indie Cinema
Feb 1300:14:20Tap to summarizeWhat’s with the Standard-Examiner’s super friendly coverage of Ogden City? We look at the Luis Lopez appointment, compare the latest stories to earlier reporting, and ask what changed. Then filmmaker Ryan McDonald joins us to talk his film Frankencock and the SModcastle Film Festival. Plus Dame at the NBA Three-Point Contest and Weber State shuttle details.
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One Ogden Now | January 26, 2026 | Tim Vandenack
Jan 2700:12:43Tap to summarizeThis week on One Ogden Now, we break down several major local stories shaping Ogden right now — from criminal cases and public safety concerns, to the first real tests of governance in the newly incorporated Ogden Valley. Two threats toward the Jewish community in one monthA man and his child are shot in a quiet South Ogden neighborhoodWhat's next for Ogden Valley City after a dismissed lawsuit and new taxesPlus, a quick Ogden police report that caught a lot of attentionIf you want context beyond the headlines, this episode is for you.
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Immigration, Transportation, and Education with KUER Reporter Macy Lipkin
Jan 400:17:59Tap to summarizeJournalist Macy Lipkin (KUER) joins One Ogden for a wide-ranging conversation about reporting on systems most people rarely see up close—and the people navigating them every day.https://www.kuer.org/macy-lipkin for links to her reporting https://www.instagram.com/reportermacylipkin/ on instagramStories covered:What a day without a car taught us about taking Salt Lake City’s public transitOgdenites want to know: Why is there no 12th Street bridge over the train tracks?Ogden wants to breathe life back into Union Station, and it needs UTA’s helpUtah passed emergency funding for English learners this year. No schools qualifiedICE arrests a man at his Salt Lake City green card interviewThe woman arrested by ICE at the Salt Lake airport has a valid work permitUtah ICE arrest becomes latest meme for Trump admin’s combative social mediaLess than 1 in 4 immigration court cases in Utah have an attorney. Here’s whyUtah is down three immigration judges since Trump took officeHe’s seeking asylum in Utah. A house made more sense than a lawyerThis conversation focuses on how policy shows up in real life, why local reporting still matters, and what becomes visible when a reporter slows down and looks closely.
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Resonomics | Making Room to Grow
Dec 1800:12:11Tap to summarizeRoom to Grow started as friends getting together with an idea for a mood — no pressure, no deadline, just seeing what would happen.The video followed the same path. A group of friends met up in California, spent time together, and let the visuals grow out of the experience instead of forcing a concept.In this full episode, Resonomics talks about letting collaboration lead over control, turning real moments into a finished music video, and why some projects work better when you don’t rush themThis is a conversation about process, patience, and trusting the people you make things with.
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The Suntea Kombucha Revolution
Dec 1100:12:26Tap to summarizeJosh, founder of Suntea Kombucha, returns to the show with a story that’s evolved since we first met.A few years ago he was trying to buy out his corporate partners. Now he’s fully independent, running a local kombucha brewery that doubles as a weekend music venue.We walk through the brewing process, talk about building a space for artists, and dig into what it means to trust your own taste as a creator — whether you’re making music, kombucha, or anything else.
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One Ogden Now: Election Upsets, Aspen House Demolition & North Ogden Blowback
Nov 2500:05:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode of One Ogden, we run through a packed week in Weber County:• Ogden’s municipal elections bring two major upsets • The long-running Aspen House saga officially ends with demolition • Weber Human Services rolls out Utah’s first Naloxone vending machines • The mayor skips the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts (yes… really) • Why Ogden keeps hiring Xalisco for city events — and why that bugs some people • Powder Mountain unveils its new “skiable art museum” • Lomond View Elementary faces possible closure • North Ogden residents push back against tiny-lot zoning • Plus: a preview of the Hip Hop Showcase at Talisman & upcoming interviews with BJ Whimpey and Resonomics
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BJ Whimpey – Olaf / Frozen at Hale Centre Theatre
Nov 2400:08:26Tap to summarizeI sit down with actor BJ Whimpey, who brings the lovable snowman Olaf to life in Frozen at Hale Centre Theatre. We talk about the joy (and challenge!) of playing one of Disney’s most iconic characters, puppeteering the custom Olaf puppet on Hale's 360° stage, behind-the-scenes stories, and what audiences can expect from this magical production.
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Green Acres All-Ability Playground Needs Community Support
Nov 1000:09:16Tap to summarizeThe Green Acres PTO is taking on something big — building an all-ability, all-ages playground where every kid in Ogden can play, no matter their abilities or needs.In this episode of One Ogden, we talk with Sheena Miles, PTO President, about how this project came together, what it means for the community, and how local support can help make it real.🟢 Topics: accessibility, community fundraising, inclusive design, Ogden schools 🎙️ Guest: Sheena Miles (Green Acres PTO) 💚 Support the project: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/green-acres-elementary-playground 📍 One Ogden — stories that define who we are, told by the people who live it.
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October 23, 2025 | Club Mungo, Ogden Camera Project, Municipal Elections
Oct 2400:16:38Tap to summarizeWe've got all the lastest election news including CANCELED ELECTIONS and modified mail-in ballot rules.Plus Club Mungo is playing at The Boiler Room Saturday night, they just dropped a new single called Name and Address Withheld, and it's the two year anniversary of their custom Sunnte Kombucha RambuchaiAnd Ben Zack is here to tell us all about his new Ogden Camera Project that asks Ogden locals and visitors to pick up disposable cameras from stations around town, and capture images of our beautiful city through their own eyes.It's the only talk show all about Ogden and it starts at 8 PM Thursday!
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