Jack Dodson
Jack Dodson is a reporter and documentary filmmaker most recently based in Palestine-Israel from 2018-2022. He has reported for Vice, BBC, The Intercept, Middle East Eye, among many others. He has a master’s in investigative journalism and documentary from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s degree from Elon University in rhetoric.
Student-athletes make millions with NIL deals
NCAA’s name, image and likeness changes bring endorsement opportunities.
DeepPower leads out in geothermal energy gold rush
Developments in drilling could produce zero-emission, cost-effective energy for all.
Hospice care has become big business. Providers in Utah voice commitment to their mission
As the country's highest utilizer of hospice services, the state wrestles with
The metaverse may be digital, but its real estate market is booming
Virtual properties are easy to create, experiment with and upgrade.
The Point continues working toward its ‘grand vision’
Construction of critical backbone infrastructure is scheduled to begin as early as
Utah businesses face a complicated environment for tech partnerships with Israel
Concerns over potential judiciary upheaval and corruption make Israel-based firms less attractive
The case for removing educational hiring requirements
“Skills-first” hiring has been successful across various industries, removing employment barriers for
The Delta Center’s return is about community—and it could only happen in Utah
Naming sports arenas can be complicated. Ryan Smith says this decision was
With Verbum, OneMeta AI aims to make language barriers a thing of the past
This web-based tool provides real-time translations in 82 languages and 40 dialects.
How TikTok became public enemy no. 1 in the United States
Federal and local government officials, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, cite national
FTC proposal to ban non-compete agreements is met with concerns from lawyers and companies
Restricting when non-competes can be used may be a more practical solution.
Lack of transparency around Utah’s prison food leads to a lack of accountability
Access to healthy food is just one of the problems plaguing prison
A surge of tourists in Utah prompts questions of how to handle visitors sustainably
Utah parks and tourism offices emphasize education for “new to nature” visitors.
The future of dating apps looks even more complicated
VR dating through avatars? Instant algorithm-based matches? It’s all on the table.
Is revenue from fines and fees the future of municipal budgets in Utah?
Utah still has many of its fee structures in place. Some lawmakers
The future of education is inclusive, flexible and hands-on
Small changes to Utah’s education system have big impacts, especially for underserved
As regional hubs grow, airports—especially small ones—play a crucial role in planning
The master plans of Utah’s Tooele Valley and South Valley airports are
Ethik provides careers for artisans—and timeless gifts for your employees
When it comes to corporate gifting, no one wants another tumbler.
This forensic DNA lab is using new tech to solve cold cases
Intermountain Forensics is working to find Rosie Tapia’s killer and identify the
While tech layoffs continue, other industries are ‘labor hoarding’
Holding onto employees during an economic downturn could protect long-term expenses.
What Shaun White’s Backcountry partnership says about fame and finance
Shaun White builds on his gold-medal fame to create a sold-out brand.
Celebrity ‘climate criminals’ are flying on private jets more than ever
But thanks to companies like CleanJoule, air travel is becoming more sustainable.
Employees are not empathetic toward their cash-rich bosses
CEOs are still struggling to get layoffs right.
When did Etsy become a dropshipping marketplace?
The Lions Not sheep fraud exposed a larger problem in the e-commerce
Why is medical marijuana so expensive in Utah?
Inside Utah’s complex web of cannabis laws.
Utah’s “PayPal Mafia” moment may be coming soon
But it hasn’t happened yet.
Everyone wants to drive a hot rod
The classic car industry has been spurred on by TV shows like
“Yellowstone” wants to film in Utah… if it’s cheap
Film tax incentive programs have become crucial to making television series here.
Let’s bring back the woolly mammoth
One company’s quest might become our reality.
True crime ethics and Lifetime’s new Gabby Petito movie
‘The Gabby Petito Story’ film premieres just one year after her murder.