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…
Segment 1: Through humor and honesty, playwright Julie Jensen draws on her personal experience dealing with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease in “Last Lists of My Mad Mother.” The 1995 play returns to the Utah stage in a performance produced by Pygmalion Productions. Guests: Julie Jensen Jeannette Puhich, “Dot”…
Segment 1: South Salt Lake wants to buy the old Granite High School building for a community center, but to do it, they need voters to approve a $25 million bond. Proponents say the city won’t get another opportunity. Opponents say the community is too poor. How will you vote? Guests: Andrew Rail, Citizens for…
Segment 1: No new property taxes and continued belt-tightening. That’s the message Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon delivered during his budget address this week, saying budgets are “as tight as they can get.” Corroon joins Jennifer to talk money and his hot-button proposal to fold the independently-elected County Auditor’s Office into the…
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