Segment 1: A proposal to build a tram connecting The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City and Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon is raising eyebrows. How would an over-the-mountain connection affect canyon transportation, development and the backcountry? Guests: Ted Wilson, Talisker Mountain Inc. Carl Fisher, Save Our Canyons Segment 2: How’s Utah’s housing…
Segment 1: Salt Lake City continues to push for a Broadway-style theater downtown, but how would such a facility really affect local arts groups and what would it bring economically to the community? On Wednesday, Jennifer talks with representatives from three cities – Dayton, Denver and Durham, NC – about their experiences building a performing…
Segment 1: The gridlock in Washington has many citizens shaking their heads about the divisive nature of the debate and the polarization of modern politics. Mormon scholar Richard Bushman says the deadlock stems from basic contradictions in our national values and asks if religion can help bridge the gap. Can Mormonism specifically – a religion…
Segment 1: Paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Scott Sampson is asking a provocative question: With the rise of global homogenization and a steep decline in time spent outdoors over the past few decades, are we as humans losing our love of place? On Monday, Sampson joins Jennifer to talk about reviving topophilia (love of place). Sampson…
Segment 1: Nearly eight years in the making, The Leonardo is nearly ready to open its doors to the public. What makes the art-science-technology museum a unique destination and what can visitors expect? On Thursday, Jeff Robinson gets a sneak peek and takes listeners along. Guests: Lisa Davis, spokeswoman, The…
Segment 1: The downtown free fare zone is on the chopping block and changes to TRAX and bus service are causing some commuters heartburn. How will the recent changes mass transit affect you? Guests: Gerry Carpenter, UTA spokesman Salt Lake City Councilman Soren Simonsen Segment 2: What will the new City Creek development bring to…
Segment 1: Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic figures and renowned artists of the 20th century. But few know of her connection with two Utah women, Tina Martin and Mimi Muray Levitt. On Tuesday, Martin and Levitt join Jennifer to talk about their personal memories of Kahlo and the Utah-Mexico…
Segment 1: The economic downturn has more adults returning to the classroom to beef up their skills and resumes. But the cost of higher education does not make this an easy reality. How can colleges and universities make tuition more affordable while keeping their institutions financially strong? Guest: Dr. Michael Bassis, President, Westminster College …
Segment 1: Choral groups are everywhere in Utah, from barbershop quartets and sweet adelines to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and community choruses of all kinds. Why the rich local music scene? On Thursday, Jennifer explores the broad appeal of vocal performance. Guests: Barlow Bradford, Co-founder, Utah Chamber Artists and Visiting Professor, University of Utah School…
Segment 1: It’s harvest time and not just in Utah’s rural areas. Urban farms, community gardens and farmer’s markets are cropping up all over the Wasatch Front. On Wednesday, Jennifer talks with an urban farmer, a foodie and Salt Lake County Councilman Jim Bradley about agriculture in the urban core. Guests: Salt Lake County Councilman…
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