Segment 1: With temps in the 50s and no snow, it feels more like spring than winter this January. What’s going on weather-wise? And is this Utah’s new normal? Guests: Jim Steenburgh, prof. of Atmospheric Science, University of Utah Larry Dunn, National Weather Service Segment 2: More and more Utah stories are finding their…
Segment 1: Reuben Kirkham may not be a household name, but he was one of the most important Utah artists of his time. Dr. Donna Poulton, curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, has written a biography of Kirkham titled “Reuben Kirkham: Pioneer Artist.” Guest: Donna Poulton Segment 2: A new study…
Segment 1: Kyle LaMalfa defeated a popular incumbent and Charlie Luke emerged the winner after an ugly campaign. Tuesday afternoon, the two political newcomers will be sworn in as the newest members in the Salt Lake City Council. Tuesday morning, they join us to talk about priorities. Guests: Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke Segment 2:…
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…
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