Occupy SLC’s tent city in Pioneer Park isn’t coming down quite yet. Camping out and marching in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protestors, demonstrators say the movement is growing, and as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Salt Lake City police have no desire to slow them down.
Fall’s cooler temperatures have several farmers across the Wasatch Front wondering what to do with all the produce left over from spring’s late arrival. JoAnn Parker owns a farm in Hooper, and says with the farmers market winding down in Salt Lake City, she and others are worried about what they’re going to do with the leftovers.
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman addressed entitlement reform leading up to his appearance at the GOP presidential debate tonight in New Hampshire. Speaking on NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook, Huntsman said cutting entitlement spending would require a “shared sacrifice.”
Segment 1: Utah has become a hub for bilingual education, with more schools offering Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese language immersion programs to young learners than anywhere else in the nation. But is immersion right for every child? On Tuesday, Jennifer talks with experts about the benefits and challenges of language immersion for elementary students.…
Nearly half of students entering their freshman year at Utah Valley University are required to take remedial courses to prepare for college-level academics. While many other colleges and universities in the state don’t provide such courses, UVU catches the brunt of unprepared students as an open enrollment institution. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports on what a high school English teacher and a UVU English professor have to say about why those students aren’t ready to learn on a college level.
UTA bus on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Photo: Flickr Segment 1: The downtown free fare zone is on the chopping block and changes to TRAX and bus service are causing some commuters heartburn. How will the recent changes mass transit affect you? Guests: Gerry Carpenter, UTA spokesman Salt Lake City Councilman Soren…
Utah lawmakers haven’t been able to reach an agreement on how to re-draw the state’s congressional boundaries, as the redistricting process has created a firestorm of controversy, generated protests and led to the threat of a lawsuit. Utah Republican Party Chair Thomas Wright joined Democratic Party Chair Jim Dabakis in the studio for a discussion and debate about what’s happening with redistricting in Utah.
United States Poet Laureate William S. Merwin spoke at the Salt Lake City Main Library on Wednesday, October 5 as part of the 14th annual Utah Humanities Book Festival. Merwin read from his book Migration, a collection of poems from his previous 17 books.
Segment 1: Millions have immersed themselves in the magical worlds of Fablehaven, a hidden refuge for mystical creatures, and Lyrian, setting of Beyonders: A World Without Heroes. On Thursday, New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull joins Jennifer to talk about the challenges and rewards of writing for children and young adults. Guest: Author Brandon…
Segment 1: In a new memoir, John Price traces his journey from immigrant to prominent Utah businessman to diplomat. But he also outlines his thoughts on foreign policy and public service. On Wednesday, he joins Jennifer to talk about the American Dream and giving back. Guest: John Price, former ambassador to Mauritius and author of…
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