Jennifer Napier-Pearce
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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A note from the editor: During uncertain times, The Salt Lake Tribune is here for you
We find ourselves in uncharted and unsettling territory. The spread of the coronavirus is moving rapidly and stories about how to prevent infection, when to get tested, restrictions on public events and travel, policies from elected officials and much more are dominating news coverage. During crises like these, the role and responsibility of journalists take on a heightened importance and at The… → Read More
The Salt Lake Tribune’s statement on columnist Robert Kirby
The Salt Lake Tribune has suspended columnist Robert Kirby without pay for three months effective immediately. → Read More
Editor’s note: Tribune restructure allows for a more sustainable future
Today The Salt Lake Tribune announced staff cuts, forced by the financial realities facing newspapers across the country as print circulation and ad revenue decline at the same time audiences move to digital platforms. → Read More
Salt Lake Tribune wins reporting award for BYU, Utah State sex-assault coverage
The Salt Lake Tribune’s yearlong investigation into campus rape is getting some national recognition. The American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) announced this morning that it selected The Tribune as the winner of the 2017 ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Fall TV, 'The Angry Birds Movie' and TopGolf
On Friday at 12:15 p.m., Tribune food writer Kathy Stephenson and TV critic Scott D. Pierce join movie critic Sean P. Means to talk this week in arts and entertainment. Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by submitting comments online, using the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter or texting 801-609-8059. → Read More
Trib Talk: UTA transparency and other Salt Lake County issues
On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Salt Lake County Councilmen Jim Bradley and Richard Snelgrove as well as Tribune reporter Mike Gorrell join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about a proposal to encourage transparency at the Utah ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Utah schools and transgender bathroom access
Gov. Gary Herbert said he would fight if necessary an executive order issued by President Obama requiring schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice. On Tuesday at 12:15 p.m., Salt ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Rep. Rob Bishop on public lands issues
On Monday at 12:15, Utah Rep. Rob Bishop joins Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about his public lands bill and other issues. Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by using the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059. → Read More
Trib Talk: ‘Money Monster,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘American Ninja Warrior’
On Friday at 12:15 p.m., Tribune music writer Cathy Reese Newton and TV critic Scott D. Pierce join movie critic Sean P. Means to talk about a Wall Street-based action flick, why Pierce thinks you ... → Read More
Trib Talk: How a multistate energy grid would affect Utah consumers
How would a multistate energy grid affect Utah consumers? On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Rocky Mountain Power spokesman Dave Eskelson, Sarah Wright of Utah Clean Energy and Tribune environmental reporter Emma Penrod join Jennifer Napier-Pearce ... → Read More
Trib Talk: The University of Utah's divestment of fossil fuels
University of Utah faculty leaders narrowly voted to support dropping the fossil fuel investments in the school’s portfolio, but the board of trustees ultimately will decide. On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Academic Senate President Bill ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Fetal anesthesia for abortions
Utah doctors who perform abortions must administer anesthesia to a fetus under a new law that goes into effect today. On Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Utah Medical Association President William Hamilton, Dr. Leah Torres, and ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Bob Bennett’s political legacy
12:15 p.m.>> Former Sen. Bob Bennett remained a staunch conservative throughout his 18 years representing Utah, but he often eschewed party politics to get things done. He died last week at age 82. On Monday, ... → Read More
Trib Talk: 'Captain America: Civil War,' Brewvies and 'Game of Thrones'
On Friday at 12:15 p.m., Tribune music writer Cathy Reese Newton, food writer Kathy Stephenson and TV critic Scott D. Pierce join movie critic Sean P. Means to talk about the latest Marvel movie, the ... → Read More
Trib Talk: What's a Utah Republican to do about Trump?
Just 14 percent of Utahns supported Donald Trump in the state's GOP caucus in March, but now Trump is the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. What's a Utah Republican to do? On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Trump ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Mayor Biskupski's first 100 days
How would you grade Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s first 100 days in office? On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Salt Lake City Council members Lisa Ramsey Adams and Stan Penfold join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Down and out in West Oakland
Many of the down-and-out residents of a West Oakland, Calif., neighborhood rely on a local recycling center to turn trash into cash. But their livelihood becomes endangered by uncertain markets and a city crackdown on ... → Read More
Trib Talk: Summer movie preview, Utah Opera and ‘Houdini & Doyle’
On Friday at 12:15 p.m., Tribune music writer Cathy Reese Newton and TV critic Scott D. Pierce join movie critic Sean P. Means to talk about what to look for on the silver screen this ... → Read More
Trib Talk: How would a Bears Ears monument affect tribes?
While 26 American Indian tribal nations stand firmly behind designating the Bears Ears region a national monument, some worry monument status would limit tribal access to the land. On Tuesday at 12:15 p.m., Bears Ears ... → Read More
Trib Talk: 'Game of Thrones,' the Winter Market and 'The Huntsman'
On Friday at 12:15 p.m., Tribune TV critic Scott D. Pierce and food writer Kathy Stephenson join movie critic Sean P. Means to talk about how winter is coming back to HBO but leaving the ... → Read More