KCPW Presents

KCPW Extra: Panic, Mayhem, Hysteria – War of the Worlds

Seventy-seven years ago today, American radio audiences, believing that a Martian invasion was underway, went absolutely nuts. Panicked masses fled to the hills, or went underground, or said teary farewells to their loved-ones, believing the end was nigh. Did the radio adaptation of H.G. Wells famous tale really inspire mass hysteria? Roger McDonough takes a…

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Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines: World Congress of Families speaks on marriage, SLC mayoral candidates spar to the end, what happened to Arches Health Plan?(10/30/15)

The Salt Lake City mayoral candidates race toward Election Day. Speakers at the World Congress of Families say the fight against same-sex marriage isn’t over. And Utah shutters a low-income insurance provider. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Kristen Moulton, Chris Smart, Matt Canham and Jennifer Dobner join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 104 (10/29/15)

This week Jim, Natalie, and Rep. Dan McCay talk about the Presidential race, how Utah is a net taker for Federal Medicaid money, the Utah GOP still fighting Count My Vote, Arches Health Insurance going down, Energy Solutions Arena becoming Vivint Smart Home Arena, and rising stars in Utah politics.

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Live Broadcasts

The Final Mayoral Debate: Becker vs Biskupski (10/28/15)

The final mayoral debate between incumbent Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and Jackie Biskupski.   The debate was held in the Nancy Tessman Auditorium at the Downtown Salt Lake City Library on October 28th, 2015.

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Downtown SLC

Pros of the Prop 1 Ballot Initiative with Utah Transportation Coalition Director Abby Albrecht

Today on the show, host Jason Mathis speaks with Abby Albrecht, Director of the Utah Transportation Coaltion about Prop 1. If passed, the proposition would mean a quarter-cent sales-tax increase to help fund transportation at the local level.

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The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour: SLC District 2 Debate: Van Turner v. Andrew Johnston

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: October 28, 2015) – This week the Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a debate between candidates for Salt Lake City’s 2nd District: Van Turner and Andrew Johnston. The debate was Co-sponsored by the ASUU Government Relations Board and the Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Vote Everywhere Project at the University of…

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The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line: Building a Model HR Culture – Ben Peterson, CEO of BambooHR

The Bottom Line – Founded in the summer of 2008, BambooHR provides HR software for small and mid-size companies.  In just 7 years, the company has grown to approximately 100 employees, serves clients in over 80 countries and works with an impressive list of clients – including Lyft, FitBit and SoundCloud.  Towards the end of…

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Behind the Headlines

Behind the headlines: Drunken driving, LDS apostle and an embattled county commissioner(10/25/15)

Drunken-driving fatalities are on the rise. Utah legislators debate the death penalty. LDS apostle Elder Dallin H. Oaks publicly chides county clerk Kim Davis. And San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman gives up his “County Commissioner of the Year” award. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Lee Davidson, along with columnist…

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Downtown SLC

SLC Transportation Director Robin Hutchinson on Building the Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s Cities

Today on Downtown SLC, host Jason Mathis speaks with Robin Hutchinson, Transportation Director for Salt Lake City. They discuss Hutchinson’s efforts to innovate for commuters of all stripes, and look at the present and future of transportation in our urban center – from protected intersections to well-timed traffic lights and beyond.

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 103 (10/22/15)

This week Former Lt. Governor Greg Bell, Peter Corroon, Democratic Party Chair, and former Republican Part Chair Thomas Wright discuss: the Presidential race; the Salt Lake Mayoral race; moving the state prison to Salt Lake; the House leadership stirrup;  Russian President Putin and the Middle East; Teachers packing guns in Utah schools; and Peter performing…

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