Announcements

We made our match!

Thanks to all who helped raise over $8,000 and secure two matching grants in the process. We’d like to also thank the Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation and our anonymous donor who came to us via The Community Foundation of Utah for spurring on community giving by donating these  matching funds. KCPW exists because…

KCPW Presents

KCPW Presents: “Climate on our Minds”

Talks about protecting the climate are peppered with Megawatts and BTU’s; parts per million and fugitive methane; wind velocity and crop yields. All these terms can make your head spin – even if you understand and accept that humans are frying the Earth. But behind the numbers are hearts and minds. And that’s what we’re…

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line: Bryson Garbett of Garbett Homes

The Bottom Line (Air Date: December 30, 2014/January 6, 2015) – Bryson Garbett started his construction career in the field as a home framer when he was just 18 years old. He later founded Garbett Homes in 1988.  Back then large homes on large lots were all the rage.  Bryson saw a different opportunity and…

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KCPW Presents

KCPW Presents: “Humankind special: The Christmas Truce”

Fraternizing with the enemy was an offense for which a soldier could be court-martialed. Yet on the frozen battlefield of Flanders, Belgium in the bitter first Christmas of WW1, troops on all sides broke the trance of war a century ago and — for a fleeting few hours — became friends. Previously shooting at each…

Announcements

It takes more than just listening.

Support KCPW in the New Year with a donation today. Our goal is to provide you with high-quality, thoughtful, entertaining, and above all – informative programming. Here’s a small sample of how we met our community’s information needs in 2014: We provided a pre-election tutorial on “down-ballot” voting as well regular reports from the state legislative session, We…

Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines: Utah prison list to expand, Salt Lake City homeless services to move? (12/19/14)

Facing public outcry, the commission charged with selecting a new prison site may add a few locations to their short list. Another commission forms around moving services for the homeless away from The Gateway and Pioneer Park. A judge rules to keep the controversial fiduciary of the polygamist trust on the job. And we mark…

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Downtown SLC

EVE Winterfest: Reflecting on 2014 and Celebrating 2015

Today on Downtown SLC we’re talking about EVE, a three-day celebration with concerts, DJs, grown-up drinks, and engaging activities for kids and families. New to the event this year: a giant mirror ball to be suspended above Salt Lake City for a reflective light show!

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KCPW Presents

KCPW Presents: “Political Junkie 2014 Remembrances Special”

  As 2014 draws to a close, Political Junkie Ken Rudin remembers the lawmakers and   newsmakers from the world of politics who passed away this year. Ken interviews their colleagues, friends and the journalists who covered them, to reflect on their passions and chronicle their accomplishments. Join us for the Political Junkie 2014 Remembrances Special, as…

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