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The Rundown: Our Monthly Visit with SLC Mayor Ralph Becker

Today, we check in with Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker for our monthly conversation. We’ll look at the Mountain Accord, the new discounted Hive Pass for city residents and more. Plus, the LGBT-lawmaker summit at the capitol and Political Cornflakes with Tribune DC Correspondent Thomas Burr.

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The Rundown: New Research Suggests Long Pause on Bering Land Bridge for First Americans

A new column in the journal Science by University of Utah Anthropologist Dennis O’Rourke and two other researchers argues that the progress of the early human migration from Asia into the Americas was incredibly slow. In fact, the people whose descendants ended up populating the American continents may have spent as many as 10,000 years…

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The Rundown: City Energy Project Aims to Address Pollution from Buildings

Ten American cities, including Salt Lake, are taking part in an initiative to cut the amount of pollution given off by large buildings. Today we’ll speak with Vicki Bennett, Director of the Office of Sustainability, to discuss the City Energy Project. Plus, your top local headlines and your Better Utah legislative recap.

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The Rundown: Filmmaker Paul Larsen on Exploring Human Spirituality

Today on the show we speak with Paul Larsen, writer and director of the film Spirituality for the Uninsured, about the many facets of human spirituality. Also, your daily Better Utah Legislative Recap with Maryann Martindale, and your top local headlines.

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The Rundown: New Developments in Las Vegas Water Pipeline Project

Today on the show we speak to Steve Erickson, Utah Coordinator for the Great Basin Water Network to hear about recent actions over the proposed pipeline from the Utah/Nevada border to Las Vegas. Plus, your Better Utah legislative recap and a look at Google Fiber’s prospects in Salt Lake City.

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The Rundown: Local Watchmaker and Repairman Chris Howard on American Watchmaking

Today we look at the history – and present state – of American Watchmaking. We’ll speak with Salt Lake watchmaker and repairman Chris Howard of Fankhauser-Howard Jewelry and Fine Watch Repair – part of a new periodic series on local businesses. Plus, your Better Utah legislative recap and your top local headlines.

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The Rundown: Indoor Air Quality an Overlooked Environmental Concern (part 2)

Americans spend the vast majority of their time indoors, but research on air pollution focuses primarily on outside air quality. Today, part two of our conversation with Dr. Richard Corsi, who has dedicated the past two decades to the study of air indoors. Plus, your Better Utah legislative recap as well as your local headlines.

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The Rundown: Indoor Air Quality an Overlooked Environmental Concern (part 1)

Americans spend the vast majority of their time indoors, but research on air pollution focuses primarily on outside air quality. Today we’re joined by Dr. Richard Corsi, who has dedicated the past two decades to the study of air indoors, for the first in a two part discussion. Plus, your Better Utah legislative recap as…

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The Rundown: Designing for Sustainability – a Conversation with Lance Hosey

Today on the show we hear from Lance Hosey of the global architecture, planning, and design firm RTKL. He is the former President & CEO of the sustainability nonprofit GreenBlue and past Director of William McDonough and Partners, a well-known pioneer in the field of of sustainable design. We’ll talk about designing smarter, better and…

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The Rundown: Yale Law Professors on Russian (and American) Anti-Gay Laws

Today on the show we hear from an Ian Ayres and William Eskridge, two Yale University law professors who wrote an Op-Ed in the Washington Post about American criticism of a Russian Law that forbids “propaganda of nontraditional sexual practices” among ­minors. The catch? Various U.S. states, including Utah, have similar laws on their books.…

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