Segment 1: Thupten Jinpa has devoted much of his life to studying Buddhist metaphysics and the power of the mind. He links meditation with spiritual enlightenment, but he’s also finding how this mindfulness can be seen as neuroplasticity in the brain. On Thursday, he joins us to discuss common ground between Buddhist tradition and…
The state of Utah has given a green light on water rights to Blue Castle Holdings, which wants to build a nuclear power plant in Green River. In the first half of the show, we’ll talk with the company’s CEO Aaron Tilton about the economic and energy upside and safety details of the proposal.…
Segment 1: According to a 2010 study by the Pew Research Center, tattoos are something of a “generational badge” for those under age 25. Nearly 40 percent of young adults have a tattoo and the vast majority of those have more than one. As tattoo parlors become more numerous along the Wasatch Front, what is…
Segment 1: Glitter, glamour and the glory of independent film have descended on northern Utah as the Sundance Film Festival gets in full swing. Movie critic Sean Means gives us the insider’s scoop on what to see, who to watch, where to be and what to wear. Guest: Sean Means, Salt Lake Tribune …
Segment 1: The call for civil rights may have erupted in the South, but citizens across the country took up the cause of justice and equality. Here in Utah, activists staged marches, sit-ins and boycotts to call for change. On Thursday, two Utah leaders in the movement remember. Guest: John Florez Judge Raymond Uno KCPW…
Segment 1: Take a look at Salt Lake City 100 years ago and it’s a very different place than it is today. Why did city founders lay out the city the way they did and what effect has the grid system had on the region’s long-term growth and development? On Wednesday, Brenda Scheer from the…
Segment 1: In December, a coalition of environmental groups sued Kennecott Utah Copper for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The environmental groups claim Kennecott exceeds the dust limits allowed by their state-issued permits. Last month, Dr. Brian Moench of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment joined us to discuss the allegations and the…
Segment 1: KCPW listeners know the Canadian broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi as the engaging host of Q, the CBC’s flagship cultural affairs program. But in addition to interviewing icons from Christopher Hitchens to Woody Allen, Ghomeshi is also a singer, songwriter and musician in his own right. Monday, he talks with Jennifer about his musical tastes,…
Segment 1: A case involving a Utah couple accused of killing their infant by sleeping with him brings up all sorts of questions about co-sleeping. But as the attachment parenting movement gains steam, more and more parents are choosing to share the bed with their infants. What are the benefits and the risks of bed-sharing with your…
Segment 1: Making superficial snap judgments are part of life, even though we know not to judge a book by its cover and that stereotypes can hurt. A new photo-essay book explores why we over-generalize and how to overcome certainty. Guests: Peta Owens-Liston, author Zoe Rodriguez, photographer Dr. Paul White, Associate Professor of Social…
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