Segment 1: Much of the land Navajos consider sacred is within Utah’s borders as well. Now the Navajo Nation wants a seat at the decision-making table when it comes to protecting and managing the red rock in San Juan County. On Monday, Jennifer talks with Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly about Diné Bikéyah, the land…
Segment 1: Girls have more educational and career opportunities than ever before, but that reality often becomes muddied by friends, communities and pop culture during the teenage years. On Thursday, Jennifer explores why Utah is dead last when it comes to women graduating from college and how to encourage young women in school and work.…
Segment 1: The number of Alzheimer’s patients in Utah is expected to nearly double by 2025. That’s prompted a state task force to start planning for the growing needs of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. On Wednesday, Sen. Karen Morgan and Nick Zullo of the Alzheimer’s Association join Jennifer with an update on how the…
Segment 1: Utah has become a hub for bilingual education, with more schools offering Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese language immersion programs to young learners than anywhere else in the nation. But is immersion right for every child? On Tuesday, Jennifer talks with experts about the benefits and challenges of language immersion for elementary students.…
UTA bus on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Photo: Flickr 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…
Segment 1: Millions have immersed themselves in the magical worlds of Fablehaven, a hidden refuge for mystical creatures, and Lyrian, setting of Beyonders: A World Without Heroes. On Thursday, New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull joins Jennifer to talk about the challenges and rewards of writing for children and young adults. Guest: Author Brandon…
Segment 1: In a new memoir, John Price traces his journey from immigrant to prominent Utah businessman to diplomat. But he also outlines his thoughts on foreign policy and public service. On Wednesday, he joins Jennifer to talk about the American Dream and giving back. Guest: John Price, former ambassador to Mauritius and author of…
Segment 1: Quick, what first comes to mind when you hear the words Great Salt Lake? Smelly? Briny? Empty? A Weber State sociologist is surveying how Utahns feel about the state’s largest body of water and on Tuesday, Dr. Carla Trentelman joins Jennifer to talk about what she’s found. Guests: Dr. Carla Trentelman, Weber State…
Segment 1: The good news: Homelessness in Utah is down 8 percent overall. The bad news: The number of homeless school children is up 67 percent. On Monday, details of Utah’s 2011 Report on Utah’s Homeless. Guests: Gordon Walker, Director, Utah Division of Housing and Community Development Jonathan Hardy, Director, State Community Services Office Matt…
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…
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