Segment 1: Over 80 years ago, Gus Weller opened a second-hand bookstore in downtown Salt Lake City and it evolved into full-service shop on Main Street, filled to the rafters with modern classics, rare books and Mormon titles. But times are changing. In another week, Sam Weller’s Bookstore becomes Weller Book Works and moves to…
Segment 1: A middle school administrator in Alpine School District counseled a 14-year-old student to tell his parents that he’s gay, saying she was concerned for his safety. And when he told her he was reluctant, the administrator had the conversation for him. What are a student’s rights to privacy? And what are a school’s…
Segment 1: It’s said that those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it. Proponents of peace and conflict resolution programs could say the same – that peace-mindedness comes from dedicated scholarship in the area. We take a look at what increasing numbers of Utah college students are finding in a peace major. Guests:…
Segment 1: Gray skies during December don’t always mean snow is on the way. Particulate matter from car exhaust, coal power plants and other businesses gets stuck in Utah valleys for days and weeks on end. What are the health consequences of extended exposure to dirty air? Guest: Dr. Brian Moench, president, Utah Physicians for…
Segment 1: A simmering debate over how political candidates are nominated in Utah is bubbling over into editorial pages, the blogosphere and now the radio waves. Do you think the state’s current caucus system is working? Guests: Morgan Lyon Cotti, Utah Foundation Rep. Jim Nielson Sheryl Allen, former state legislator and lieutenant governor candidate The Utah Foundation…
Segment 1: How can you harness the power of the sun? We’re talking about solar technology and how residents and businesses are finding ways to make it easier and more affordable. Guests: Sarah Wright, Utah Clean Energy Benjamin Turner, Utah Solar Association “Solar Power 101” is a free public forum where you can learn more…
Segment 1: Under his watch as Commissioner of Higher Education, William Sederburg saw student enrollment at Utah’s eight colleges and universities grow 22 percent while state funding was cut 14 percent. After four years, he’s stepping down and Tuesday, he joins us to talk about making the case for higher ed and doing more with…
Segment 1: A group of business leaders says education funding should be the state’s top priority. What is the Prosperity 2020 movement and how would more money for schools help with curriculum and test scores? Guests: Mark Bouchard, managing director, CB Richard Ellis for Utah and volunteer chair of Prosperity 2020 Dr. Rich Kendall, former…
Segment 1: Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-winning composer and performer who may be best known in Utah for his annual Christmas concerts, which he’s been performing to sold-out crowds for 24 years. Now he’s got a Grammy nomination for his work with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker. Bestor joins us to talk about his particular love…
Segment 1: Throw two seasoned, very different reporters into a partnership and what do you get? Years of muckraking, rabble rousing and great storytelling. Paul Rolly is celebrating 20 years as a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune and he and his long-time writing associate, JoAnn Jacobsen-Wells, join us to share memories and insight into…
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