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Monday, July 7, 2008

KCPW's Public Square Airs Live Weekdays @ 11 a.m., Repeats Weeknights @ 7 p.m.

Posted Jul 04, 2008 02:12 PM by Lara Jones

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has now spent more than 180 days in office. The Public Square talks about the hits and misses of his six-month action plan, as well as what happens now.

Plus, The University Of Utah Counseling Psychology program is recruiting men to be interviewed about their romantic relationships with women. The goal is to better understand how men learn about interacting with women. The Public Square talks with lead researcher and doctoral student William Elder about "masculinity commandments." Study subject Jim Asbrand, a therapist and researcher himself, joins the conversation.

Join the conversation. Call 355-TALK or email publicsquare@kcpw.org during the show to participate. The Public Square, coming up after the news here on KCPW.

Happy 4th of July -- KCPW's Public Square Returns Monday, July 7, 11 a.m.

Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:42 PM by Lara Jones

Join KCPW, 88.3 and 105.3 FM, Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for a special documentary - HumanKind: Dreaming of America. This documentary features voices of citizens reflecting on what Americans yearn for at this time when our country prepares for a new era and a new administration.

KCPW's Public Square Airs Live Weekdays @ 11 a.m., Repeats Weeknights @ 7 p.m.

Posted Jul 02, 2008 03:53 PM by Lara Jones

5,000 Indian families now call Utah home. The growing community is banding together to build a center for hosting cultural events which showcase the heritage of India and South Asia. The Public Square learns more about this part of our community with Dr. Dinesh Patel, considered by many the father of biotech and pharmaceuticals in the Mountain West region, and Sneha Kumar Kasera, vice president of the India Cultural Center of Utah.

Plus, how much do you really know about Independence Day? Ken Davis, author of America's Hidden History: Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women, and Forgotten Founders Who Shaped a Nation talks about the top 10 things most Americans don't know about Independence Day.

And, an engineer's take on the Declaration of Independence. William Hammack's audio essay comes courtesy of Illinois Public Radio and the Public Radio Exchange.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

KCPW's Public Square Airs Live Weekdays at 11 a.m., Repeats Weeknights at 7 p.m.

Posted Jul 01, 2008 03:56 PM by Lara Jones

The Utah Foundation has released a new report on housing in Utah in conjunction with its Utah Priorities Project. The Public Square pulls apart the data with the public policy think tank's executive director, Steve Kroes.

Plus, Congress has passed a bill to protect teens involved in wilderness camps. Learn the best and worst practices to look for when deciding between different programs and what overall treatment is best for troubled teens. The Public Square talks with Dr. Dan Sanderson, clinical director for RedCliff Ascent, and Steve Bell, a therapeutic recreation professor at the University of Utah.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

KCPW's Public Square Airs Live Weekdays at 11 a.m., Repeats Weeknights at 7 p.m.

Posted Jun 30, 2008 05:14 PM by Lara Jones

School's out for summer - but how many high school seniors are on vacation with a diploma in hand? The Public Square runs the latest graduation numbers with Judy Park, Associate Superintendent for Data, Assessment and Accountability at the State Office of Education.

For 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah has been pairing caring adults with at-risk kids. The Public Square explores the group's efforts to help boys and girls achieve their potential through positive adult relationships. Guests include BBBS partnership director John Gold, big brother Drew Elegante and his little brother, David.

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Monday, June 30, 2008

KCPW's Public Square Airs Lives Weekdays at 11 a.m., Repeats Weeknights at 7 p.m.

Posted Jun 27, 2008 04:05 PM by Lara Jones

An on-the-ground report from Utah Red Cross Volunteer Bill Gully, who's been in Wisconsin for more than two weeks. The Public Square also talks about the financial toll floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters are taking on the relief fund of the American Red Cross with local chapter CEO Maxine Margaritis.

Religion and political literacy with Professor Jeffrey Nielsen, whose op-ed two years ago against the LDS Church's stance on gay marriage led to his demise at church-owned Brigham Young University. Now he's written an open letter to California Mormons in the wake of the church's request for members to support a constitutional ban on gay marriage in that state. Click "Read More" below for Nielsen's open letter to California Mormons.

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