‘Mormon Land’: Deseret Book president starts a new chapter in openness, inclusion, diversity
The buck — and sometimes the book — stops with her. She shares her vision for the company; the new frankness in sharing the faith’s history; and the role D.B. plays in building a global religion.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Deseret Book's downtown Salt Lake City location in 2020. The company's president, Laurel Day, is this week's guest on "Mormon Land."
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.