If you ever wonder where artists get their inspiration, a science lab probably doesn’t come to mind. But for several international artists, that’s where their creativity began, and their pieces of work are now on display at the Leonardo here in Salt Lake City. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the unique program that’s bridging the gap between science and art.

A Brigham Young University Professor is taking on a new role. Thursday, Governor Gary Herbert appointed Lance Larsen to serve as Utah’s new Poet Laureate. Larsen will act as the leading public advocate for the literary arts in Utah. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on how he hopes his own experience can help young people discover a love for the arts.

Segment 1: A broken heart may be just a metaphor, but neurologically the emotional pain of heartbreak and mourning can feel like torture. On Thursday, we’re talking about the psychology of lost love and new ways to heal a broken heart. Guests: Dr. Ginette Paris, author of “Heartbreak” Machiel Klerk, Jung Society of Utah Dr. [...]

Summer is officially on its way in Salt Lake City and that means people are gearing up for traditional summer festivities. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, event planners are announcing lineups and selling tickets for the city’s most popular summer attractions.

One former filmmaker at Brigham Young University says a new online video of BYU students telling their personal stories of the triumphs and tribulations of being gay and Mormon couldn’t have been made just a few years ago. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the video is a contribution to the “It Gets Better” campaign to let other Mormon LGBT youth know they’re not alone.

The controversial film “Bully” opens in major cities across the country this month and hundreds of other cities are demanding screenings of the film in their towns as well through a social media campaign. The documentary follows the lives of several kids who are being bullied at school. Salt Lake City Councilman Charlie Luke has entered Salt Lake City into the “Bully Demand Competition,” and is looking for enough online signatures to get a screening here.

  Segment 1: Edward Abbey Edward Abbey, the environmental crusader and godfather of monkeywrenchers, was not a Utahn by birth, but he spent much time in the state and set his most famous writings here. So, in many ways, it’s fitting that a major collection of his work is coming to the University of Utah. [...]

  Segment 1: Growing up, Lindsay Van was told she didn’t have the “right” physique, but that didn’t keep her from becoming the first Women’s World Ski Jumping Champion. Still, she wanted to show what she could do in the Olympics. But there was a problem: ski jumping for women wasn’t allowed by the International [...]

This year’s Sundance Film Festival is marked by innovation and expansion. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the 28-year old event in Park City, Utah is exploring more ways to support the artists that keep it alive.

Segment 1: Reuben Kirkham may not be a household name, but he was one of the most important Utah artists of his time. Dr. Donna Poulton, curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, has written a biography of Kirkham titled “Reuben Kirkham: Pioneer Artist.”   Guest: Donna Poulton   Segment 2: A new study [...]