Segment 1: The concept of building a tram linking a ski resort in Park City with one in Big Cottonwood Canyon is becoming more defined. Principals of the Canyons and Solitude Mountain Resort recently released details of the venture: an 8-passenger gondola which proponents say would improve access while alleviating traffic. But are critics…
Segment 1: When a child gets sick, parents want answers. In Vicki Whiting’s case, she wanted to know why her son Kevin suffered from severe stomach aches and kept losing weight. The answer kept coming back anorexia, but she knew that wasn’t the truth. Vicki and Kevin Whiting wrote about their journey through the health…
Segment 1: The idea of building a Broadway-style theater downtown has been bandied about since the 1960s, but Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has made the $110 million project a cornerstone of his administration. Critics say that money could better be used to bolster existing arts groups. Tonight the Salt Lake City Council will decide.…
Segment 1: From Aristotle to Shelley to Frost, humans have strung together words in a lyrical, meaningful way. But in a world of 140 character messages and short attention spans, what place does verse have in modern life? And what keeps Utah poets going? Guests: John Kippen, Editor, Sugar House Review Katharine Coles, Utah Poet…
Segment 1: Mountaineer Apa Sherpa now lives in Draper, but he continues to feel the tug of Mt. Everest in his native Nepal. He’s made an astounding 21 trips to Everest’s summit – a world record – and continues to advocate for heart health, conditions in Nepal and the environment. Guests: Apa Sherpa Terrell…
Segment 1: Last month, a CDC committee recommended that boys as young as age 9 get vaccinated against the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S., but why should children at such a young age get the shot? HPV – Associated Cancers Statistics Guests: Dr. Andrew Pavia,…
Segment 1: Dioramas and dinosaur bones are getting a brand new, high-tech home in Salt Lake City’s foothills. After a year-long closure, the new Natural History Museum of Utah reopens to the public this week. Hear about its dramatic architecture, interactive exhibits and collections which span 225 million years. Guests: Dr. Sarah George, director…
Segment 1: Occupy protestors were forced out of Pioneer Park Saturday night, 48 hours after one of their own was found dead in his tent. With tighter limits on where it can gather and colder weather on the way, what are next steps for Occupy SLC? Guests: Chief Chris Burbank,…
Segment 1: Unemployment for veterans is well above the national average, but Utah business, government and veterans groups are working together to improve the job picture for returning vets. What does the transition from the military to a civilian job feel like? How can veterans use the skills they…
Segment 1: Local elections are never as sexy as presidential politics, but people do care deeply about potholes, parks and quality of life issues. On Wednesday, we get analysis on this year’s municipal fireworks and Election Day results. Guests: Derek Jensen, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Katharine Biele, City Weekly…
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