Segment 1: In light of the Great Recession, lengthy wars in the Middle East and competition from China, some warn the U.S. is a nation in decline. But foreign policy scholar Michael Haltzel says the U.S. is actually well-positioned for the future, but there are obstacles. On Tuesday, Haltzel joins us to defend his argument…
Since 2008, Utah’s public colleges and universities have seen record enrollment increases, averaging about 18 percent. But this year paints a different picture. Pam Silberman with the Utah System of Higher Education says overall enrollment for this fall semester saw a slight decrease.
After two-and-half years of construction, Utah drivers have seven more miles of highway to drive on the Salt Lake Valley’s west side. Saturday, UDOT will open the largest section of the Mountain View Corridor. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the project’s progress so far, and what’s left to do.
A new survey shows that participants in the huge semi-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City want it to stay here… but only if the city can accommodate its growth. The event hosted by Utah’s capital city since 1996 draws tens of thousands to the state twice each year. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren reports on the findings of the survey.
We talk with Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Peter Cooke, who just wrapped up his final debate with Republican Governor Gary Herbert. Then we talk with State Representative Derek Brown, who’s been an attorney, professor, and professional pianist. The freshman Republican from Sandy is running for another term.
Segment 1: Between President Obama’s stern warnings toward Iran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bomb diagram at the United Nations, there’s plenty of talk of attacking Iran’s nuclear sites. But Khosrow Semnani, an Iranian-American scientist and philanthropist who lives in Utah, warns a military strike against Iran would kill thousands and expose many thousands…
Election Day is just 25 days away. And for voters in one Utah township, it’s also the day when they will decide whether to become a city or stay a part of unincorporated Salt Lake County. Residents of Millcreek Township still pondering the issue were invited to a town hall meeting at Skyline High School last night, and as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, many say it’s a decision they won’t make lightly.
Brain injuries are an everyday occurrence in Utah. Thursday, more than 300 professionals and people closest to the issue met at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy for the 23rd Annual Family and Professionals Conference. Ron Roskos, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah, says 56,000 Utahns are living with a long-term disability caused by brain injury.
Education once again dominated the discussion between Governor Gary Herbert and Democratic opponent Peter Cooke as they squared off in their last gubernatorial debate before the November 6th election. While Herbert continues to tout Utah’s improvements in education and the economy since he took office, Cooke attacked his record as insufficient and went after him…
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz became the face of the Republican Party on national security issues this week as he sparred with the State Department while conducting a hearing into last month’s deadly attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya. At the same time, the lawmaker happens to be a major surrogate for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.
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