The “Utah Advantage” is a mix of rugged individualism and compassionate communitarianism

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 7:08 p.m.

The “Utah Advantage” is a mix of rugged individualism and compassionate communitarianism according to ‘Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community’ author Robert Putnam’s conversation with Boyd on his Therefore, What? Podcast. Boyd expands on the conversation adding some wisdom from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2020 conference address ‘Sustainable Societies” and Boyd’s own insights. Because our future depends on setting cynicism, scorn, and contempt aside and deeply connecting with our fellow travelers here on planet earth.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.