Lime rickey, digital twins, and a quiet giant with Johnny Ferry

Lime rickey, digital twins, and a quiet giant with Johnny Ferry

Johnny Ferry is President and CEO of the Utah Manufacturers Association. Manufacturing matters more in Utah than most people realize, and Johnny breaks down why.  Manufacturing is the whole process, from R&D and supply chain to quality, maintenance, delivery, and the workforce behind it. Utah’s advanced manufacturing strengths show up in aerospace and defense, and stability and predictability shape decisions across the industry. AI is part of the discussion as well, including digital twins and using better data to reduce downtime. 🎙️ Watch and subscribe to stay up to date. New episode every Friday. Off Script. On Record.

One River, Seven States, No Snow. Water update with Gene Shawcroft

Utah just came through its worst winter for water in recorded history. What happens next — and who decides? Utah River Commissioner Gene Shawcroft breaks down Lake Powell’s “3,500-foot line,” the storage and infrastructure Utah relies on, and the seven-state negotiations that could reset Colorado River rules after 2026. We talk drought whiplash, why the states missed key deadlines, and what Utahns should understand about where their water comes from. 🎙️ Watch and subscribe to stay up to date. New episode every Friday. Off Script. On Record.

Wall Street, Capitol Hill, and How Utah Builds with Rep. Cal Roberts

Utah is growing fast. Can our infrastructure and institutions keep up? In this episode of Back Channel, Rep. Cal Roberts breaks down how Utah politics works when you zoom in on budgets, incentives, and the unglamorous mechanics that decide what gets built and what does not. We talk gas tax politics, housing affordability, and why infrastructure is often the bottleneck. 🎙️ Watch and subscribe to stay up to date. New episode every Friday. Off Script. On Record.

Diet Coke, Tackling Homelessness, and the Art of a Lacrosse Faceoff with Tyler Clancy

Utah's state homeless coordinator Tyler Clancy joins Back Channel for a conversation about the experiences that shaped him before public office. From growing up in South Carolina and playing lacrosse at BYU to working in homelessness services, law enforcement, and the Utah Legislature, Episode 3 focuses on the path behind the title. 🎙️ Watch and subscribe to stay up to date. New episode every Friday. Off Script. On Record.

The Power of Streaks, Cold Plunges, and Candor with Francis Gibson

Francis Gibson joins Back Channel for a candid conversation on leadership, healthcare, public service, and personal discipline. The President and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association and former Majority Leader of the Utah House reflects on his path from Texas to BYU football, his years in legislative leadership and the personal transformation that reshaped his health and perspective. 🎙️ Watch and subscribe to stay up to date. New episode every Friday. Off Script. On Record.