Segment 1: Since his first election in 2008, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has promoted walkable neighborhoods, the idea of allowing markets and restaurants to co-exist with homes and condos. He’d like that mix to include bars and taverns as well, but some residents worry about wild parties, traffic and drunk drivers that a…
Segment 1: In 2003, scientists took water and sediment samples from the Great Salt Lake and they discovered the highest level of mercury ever detected in the U.S. Since then, samples from fish, waterfowl and even spiders all show the same result: extremely high mercury levels. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about mercury contamination and the…
Segment 1: College students in Utah have the lowest student loan debt in the country. But according to a Salt Lake Tribune survey of Utah lawyers, more and more clients saddled with student loans are showing up seeking help through bankruptcy. On Monday, we’ll talk about the high cost of higher education and what could…
Segment 1: A broken heart may be just a metaphor, but neurologically the emotional pain of heartbreak and mourning can feel like torture. On Thursday, we’re talking about the psychology of lost love and new ways to heal a broken heart. Guests: Dr. Ginette Paris, author of “Heartbreak” Machiel Klerk, Jung Society of Utah Dr.…
Segment 1: Hundreds of Utah youth spend their teen years in foster care, but not many foster families want teens. A 2011 audit found that of the 1,300 foster care families statewide, just 200 were willing to bring a child in that 14-18 age bracket into their homes. On Wednesday, we’ll talk about the reality…
Segment 1: The U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee being judged by a jury of one’s peers. Instead, the Sixth Amendment creates the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury. But who sits can greatly influence a trial’s verdict. On Tuesday (Law Day), we explore the jury selection process, the types of juries…
Segment 1: Richard Dutcher’s film “Falling” was dubbed “the first R-rated Mormon film” during a brief run in theaters back in 2008. “Falling” is back on the big screen this week at the Broadway Centre Cinemas and Dutcher has moved beyond his identity as a Mormon director. On Monday, Dutcher joins us to discuss the…
Segment 1: Utah ranks just 31st in the nation when it comes to bike-friendly states. But don’t let the tepid rating dissuade you from hopping on your two-wheeled chariot and taking a spin. More Utah cities and towns are widening roadways to accommodate bike lanes and the state is boosting programs that encourage cycling and…
Segment 1: Katharine Coles finds her muse in science, literature, landscapes, art galleries, even dogs. Her poems – praised for their clarity, inquiry and structure – have earned her dozens of honors, from Utah Poet Laureate to, most recently, a Guggenheim award. On Wednesday, Coles joins us to talk about the power of poetry to…
Segment 1: Last week, Prof. Bonner Ritchie delivered his final public lecture at Utah Valley University, wrapping up an illustrious academic career. But in addition to his considerable reputation as a master teacher, he’s also well known for putting his expertise in peace-making into practice. On Tuesday, Ritchie joins us to talk about negotiation…
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