Mark Hertsgaard Topic: The Environment Mark Hertsgaard, The Nation’s environment correspondent, is an independent journalist and the author of six books that have been translated into 16 languages, including HOT: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth. For twenty years, Hertsgaard has written about global warming for outlets including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair,…
Behind the Headlines: Public lands, Planned Parenthood and the LDS relationship with Scouting O Utah voters would favor Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, according to a BYU poll. The LDS Church continues its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America — despite the BSA’s acceptance of publicly gay leaders. And thousands of pink-wearing Planned Parenthood…
This week Jim, Natalie, and Chris Bleak (filling in on the Right) discuss the political climate now – is there a populist, anti-establishment surge brewing? Also Salt Lake’s new direct flight to London, lobbyists in the state capitol building and exposed Utah government emails on the Ashley Madison website. Also, did Governor Herbert go too…
Startup Spotlight: A few years ago Emily Taylor, a nationally recognized quilt designer, saw a need for online tools to help other quilters map their projects. Hence PatternJam.com was born. And it turns out the quilting space is much larger than non-quilters would believe. Building a quilt remains the creative outlet of choice for millions…
State legislators and Gov. Herbert agree Salt Lake City is the best spot for a new state prison, but city officials vow to fight the decision. Legalization of medical marijuana may have some adverse side effects for Utahns, says a Colorado drug enforcement official. And the LDS Church admits women to serve in top leadership…
With no one on The Right this week, Jim converses with Natalie on her experience working with Federal agencies like the EPA and HHS. They also discuss the Legislature’s decision to approve the Salt Lake airport site for a new prison, the legislature’s special session, two lawmakers accusing the EPA of purposely leaking toxins from…
Today on the show, host Jason Mathis is joined by Kim Angeli Selin, Senior Director of Events and Programs at the Downtown Alliance, and by bar owner Bryan Borreson. They’ll discuss the Tuesday evening farmers market in Pioneer Park – which now includes bocce ball, yoga, and a beer garden – which Borreson operates. What’s…
The Bottom Line – Clint Betts visited KCPW recently to talk about the upcoming StartFEST event set to run from August 31 – September 5th in Provo, Utah. Betts is the founder and editor-in-chief of Beehive Startups, an independent media organization covering Utah’s startup and tech scene. When Betts was first a guest on The…
Today on the program UMOCA Executive Director Kristen Anderson guest-hosts the show and speaks with local artist Gary Vlasic and UMOCA Curator of Exhibitions Rebecca Maxim about what’s new at UMOCA, and why Salt Lake City is coming into its own when it comes to contemporary art.
Legislators pick a site for a new state prison. Utah starts cleaning up a Colorado mine spill. UTA chief Michael Allegra announces his retirement. And voters narrow down candidates in primary races. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporter Matt Canham, health, education and environment editor Rebecca Walsh and government and politics editor Dan Harrie…
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