Segment 1: A Congressional subcommittee heard testimony last week about the Scott Gardner Act, named for a North Carolina man who was killed by an undocumented drunk driver. The bill would tighten how the feds deal with undocumented DUI drivers, but it would also allow local police to detain suspects and turn them over to…
Segment 1: Saving the Planet Over 20 years ago, author and environmentalist Bill McKibben penned “The End of Nature,” the first mainstream writer to red flag climate change. He continues to push for reducing carbon emissions and moving beyond fossil fuels through the grassroots campaign 350.org and his latest book, “Eaarth: Making a…
Segment 1: Suicide Prevention Utah continues to have one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S., from teens to returning veterans to the mentally ill. What is driving the trend? And how can families, schools and communities cope with the loss of a loved one, friend or colleague who has taken their…
Segment 1: Ethics & Genetics DNA research can reveal a lot about you, from your ancestral roots to your susceptibility to disease. But just how much do you want to know about your genetic makeup? What should be done with the information? Who should have access to the results? And what ethical duty…
Segment 1: “Prosecution Complex” The U.S. legal system is built on the ideals of fair trials and zealous representation. But University of Utah law professor Daniel Medwed argues the system is rife with prosecutors behaving badly and that has tragic human consequences. On Monday, Medwed joins us to examine the extent of prosecutorial misconduct…
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: Peace Activist Arun Gandhi Following in his famous grandfather’s footsteps, Arun Gandhi talks about ethical leadership and non-violence to anyone who will listen. An accomplished writer and activist in his own right, Gandhi returns to Salt Lake City this week to discuss how non-violence relates to a greater interfaith dialogue. Guest: Arun…
Segment 1: Â The Softer Side of Capitalism You may have missed it, but Monday was International Corporate Philanthropy Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the social benefits of business and inspiring the corporate community to do more good. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about trends in corporate giving and the role businesses can play in…
Segment 1:  A Reprieve for Immigration Activist Deyvid Morales, a student at Salt Lake Community College and an undocumented immigrant, found out last week he won’t be deported, thanks to new federal guidelines that focus on only expelling dangerous criminals. On Monday, Morales joins us to talk about his experience and his renewed resolve to…
Segment 1:  Taking Medicine to the Streets It may seem strange to make a house call to someone who’s homeless, but that’s precisely what those who practice street medicine do. Last year, the Fourth Street Clinic (which offers health care to the homeless) and Volunteers of America started an outreach program to practice medicine…
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