Protein Bar Wars, Legalizing Weed, Utah's Gold Stash

Utah has $60 million in gold hidden somewhere in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss why the state is investing in precious metals. Plus, legalizing recreational cannabis, the protein bar wars, and March Madness.

Resources and references:

• Built Bars sues Springville protein bar startup over trade secret accusations [KSL.com]
• Utah has invested $60M of taxpayer money in gold — so far. Here’s how the state plans to use it. [Salt Lake Tribune]
• New poll says majority of Utah would vote to legalize recreational marijuana [FOX 13]

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