Segment 1: In the wake of the Newtown massacre, National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre said, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Calls for armed guards in schools followed and teachers from Ohio to Texas to Utah have been flocking to free gun…
Segment 1: From FrontRunner to the Sugar House Streetcar to a new TRAX line to the Salt Lake International Airport, we’re seeing major developments in regional mass transit. On Wednesday, we learn about the changes and what the future of transportation looks like in the Salt Lake Valley. Guests: Gerry Carpenter, Utah Transit Authority…
Segment 1: A local medical team from the Moran Eye Center is changing the lives of hundreds of patients in South Sudan, restoring sight to the blind as well as building bridges in the war-torn nation. On Tuesday, we learn about a recent health care mission to South Sudan and how the humanitarian service…
Segment 1: Nearly 50,000 Utahns work in the IT industry, a sector that grew a whopping 7 percent this past year. But even as high-tech companies are healthy and hiring, they’re finding it hard to find and recruit top tech talent. On Tuesday, we’re examining the state of Utah’s tech sector and the prospects for…
Segment 1: A team of University of Utah researchers is focusing on how technology can help kids with autism develop social skills. On Monday, we’ll learn more about the iSTAR project and how working with the spatial-visual strengths of children with autism can lead to more productive relationships. Guests: Dr. Cheryl Wright, iSTAR project, University…
Segment 1: When you think of Salt Lake City’s downtown, what comes to mind? What stories or memories do you have of downtown? Those bits and pieces are just what Salt Lake City planners are looking for as they prepare to launch an update of the city’s 17-year-old master plan. On Wednesday, we’ll learn more…
Segment 1: A warming climate will devastate the bottom line of the nation’s ski industry. That’s according to an economic study released by the Natural Resource Defense Council and Protect Our Winters. The study states the $12 billion winter tourism industry is in jeopardy by rising temperatures and less snowpack. On Monday, we’ll talk…
Segment 1: What do the mountains – specifically the Wasatch Range – mean to you? From artists to activists to residents of all kinds, the Wasatch Mountains provide recreation, refuge and inspiration. On Thursday, we’ll talk about how the Wasatch Range feeds us physically and spiritually. Guests: Howie Garber, photographer, “Utah’s Wasatch Range:…
Segment 1: New stats show that only 76 percent of Utah students are graduating from high school, with much lower rates for Latinos and Asian/Pacific Islanders. The data from the U.S. Department of Education has state educators and policymakers looking at solutions. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about ways to boost Utah in the rankings…
Segment 1: With businesses facing double-digit premium increases every year, the Salt Lake Chamber is offering some practical advice to employers about containing health care costs. On Monday, we’ll learn more about the “Employer’s Toolbox.” Guests: Wesley Smith, Salt Lake Chamber Marty Carpenter, Salt Lake Chamber To find out more about the Salt Lake Chamber’s…
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