http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/utah.edu.1418668087.01949083076 KUER 90.1 KUER 90.1 - All KUER's Podcasts for RadioWest and Local News RadioWest, hosted by Doug Fabrizio, airs live weekdays at 11 am and repeated at 7 pm. Join the conversation by calling (801) 585-WEST or via e-mail, radiowest@kuer.org. Continue the conversation anytime on our online discussion board. The last 20 shows are available via download under the RadioWest tab. When you want award winning Local News stories from Tasha Cook, Dan Bammes, Jenny Brundin, and Jennifer Napier-Pearce, and others, they are available via the KUER Local News tab below. University of Utah There are waterfalls all over Utah, from the mountain canyons of the north to the red sandstone cliffs in the south. Some are accessible with an easy drive, others with a strenuous hike. KUER's Dan Bammes takes a trip to one waterfall with an There are waterfalls all over Utah, from the mountain canyons of the north to the red sandstone cliffs in the south. Some are accessible with an easy drive, others with a strenuous hike. KUER's Dan Bammes takes a trip to one waterfall with an outdoor writer who's been to many of them across the state. There are waterfalls all over Utah, from the mountain canyons of the north to the red sandstone cliffs in the south. Some are accessible with an easy drive, others with a strenuous hike. KUER's Dan Bammes takes a trip to one waterfall with an outdoor writer who's been to many of them across the state. 2269236731 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Forget the isolated thunderstorms and occasional rain that's been in the forecast of late. Commentator Dan Nailen says summer has officially arrived. Forget the isolated thunderstorms and occasional rain that's been in the forecast of late. Commentator Dan Nailen says summer has officially arrived. Forget the isolated thunderstorms and occasional rain that's been in the forecast of late. Commentator Dan Nailen says summer has officially arrived. 2258658108 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah A family reunion in Gunnison has morphed into a vibrant summer arts camp. KUER's Dan Bammes reports. A family reunion in Gunnison has morphed into a vibrant summer arts camp. KUER's Dan Bammes reports. A family reunion in Gunnison has morphed into a vibrant summer arts camp. KUER's Dan Bammes reports. 2258534738 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah As of today, July 1st, 2009, you can walk into a bar and get a drink in Utah. You don't have to buy a membership. You don't have to fill out a form. You DO have to be of legal age -- and that's where Dan Nailen begins his reflection on As of today, July 1st, 2009, you can walk into a bar and get a drink in Utah. You don't have to buy a membership. You don't have to fill out a form. You DO have to be of legal age -- and that's where Dan Nailen begins his reflection on the most significant change in Utah's liquor laws since Prohibition. As of today, July 1st, 2009, you can walk into a bar and get a drink in Utah. You don't have to buy a membership. You don't have to fill out a form. You DO have to be of legal age -- and that's where Dan Nailen begins his reflection on the most significant change in Utah's liquor laws since Prohibition. 2255544802 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Are there such things as ringing rocks? Archaeologists and ethnomusicologists study and speculate about the use of "lithophones." Ancient cultures all over the world have been known to use stones as musical instruments. Jeff Rice of Are there such things as ringing rocks? Archaeologists and ethnomusicologists study and speculate about the use of "lithophones." Ancient cultures all over the world have been known to use stones as musical instruments. Jeff Rice of the Western Soundscapes radio series wonders, why not ancient Utahns? Or modern ones for that matter. He has this audio postcard. Music is by Steve Roach. Are there such things as ringing rocks? Archaeologists and ethnomusicologists study and speculate about the use of "lithophones." Ancient cultures all over the world have been known to use stones as musical instruments. Jeff Rice of the Western Soundscapes radio series wonders, why not ancient Utahns? Or modern ones for that matter. He has this audio postcard. Music is by Steve Roach. 2255544806 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah We're continuing our monthly conversations with Utah poet laureate Katherine Coles about her "Bite-size poetry" project of poems that can be read in a minute or less. Coles tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce about this We're continuing our monthly conversations with Utah poet laureate Katherine Coles about her "Bite-size poetry" project of poems that can be read in a minute or less. Coles tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce about this month's featured selection by poet Paisley Rekdal. We're continuing our monthly conversations with Utah poet laureate Katherine Coles about her "Bite-size poetry" project of poems that can be read in a minute or less. Coles tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce about this month's featured selection by poet Paisley Rekdal. 2255355999 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Utah has a history of biotechnology innovation. Now high school students are joining the state's thriving biotech industry. Kim Schuske reports. Utah has a history of biotechnology innovation. Now high school students are joining the state's thriving biotech industry. Kim Schuske reports. Utah has a history of biotechnology innovation. Now high school students are joining the state's thriving biotech industry. Kim Schuske reports. 2247255175 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah In 1963, armed with a seven pound tape recorder and two cameras, Danny Lyon chronicled the notorious motorcycle gang, The Chicago Outlaws. His work became the inspiration for the film, Easy Rider. With the "Bikeriders," Lyon defined In 1963, armed with a seven pound tape recorder and two cameras, Danny Lyon chronicled the notorious motorcycle gang, The Chicago Outlaws. His work became the inspiration for the film, Easy Rider. With the "Bikeriders," Lyon defined a new school of photography, one in which the artist is deeply embedded in the lives of his subjects. KUER'S Jenny Brundin reports on the exhibit at the Kimball Art Gallery. In 1963, armed with a seven pound tape recorder and two cameras, Danny Lyon chronicled the notorious motorcycle gang, The Chicago Outlaws. His work became the inspiration for the film, Easy Rider. With the "Bikeriders," Lyon defined a new school of photography, one in which the artist is deeply embedded in the lives of his subjects. KUER'S Jenny Brundin reports on the exhibit at the Kimball Art Gallery. 2239094189 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Religion is entwined in nearly all aspects of life in Utah, and the immigration debate is no exception. We conclude KUER's series on a new Utah immigration law by examining how the state's major religious communities are responding to Senate Religion is entwined in nearly all aspects of life in Utah, and the immigration debate is no exception. We conclude KUER's series on a new Utah immigration law by examining how the state's major religious communities are responding to Senate Bill 81. KUER's Tasha Cook reports: Religion is entwined in nearly all aspects of life in Utah, and the immigration debate is no exception. We conclude KUER's series on a new Utah immigration law by examining how the state's major religious communities are responding to Senate Bill 81. KUER's Tasha Cook reports: 2235297908 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Come July 1st, state and city governments and their contractors will be enlisted in Utah's crackdown on illegal immigration. Senate Bill 81 requires all new local government hires be checked out through a federal electronic database called Come July 1st, state and city governments and their contractors will be enlisted in Utah's crackdown on illegal immigration. Senate Bill 81 requires all new local government hires be checked out through a federal electronic database called E-Verify. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. Come July 1st, state and city governments and their contractors will be enlisted in Utah's crackdown on illegal immigration. Senate Bill 81 requires all new local government hires be checked out through a federal electronic database called E-Verify. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. 2234001367 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Utah's new immigration law, SB 81, is set to take effect July 1st. The Utah law was copied almost word-for-word from an Oklahoma statute known as HB 1804. In the second part of KUER's series on Utah's new law, KUER's Dan Bammes Utah's new immigration law, SB 81, is set to take effect July 1st. The Utah law was copied almost word-for-word from an Oklahoma statute known as HB 1804. In the second part of KUER's series on Utah's new law, KUER's Dan Bammes takes a look at the Oklahoma experience. Utah's new immigration law, SB 81, is set to take effect July 1st. The Utah law was copied almost word-for-word from an Oklahoma statute known as HB 1804. In the second part of KUER's series on Utah's new law, KUER's Dan Bammes takes a look at the Oklahoma experience. 2231121968 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Barring an eleventh-hour legal challenge, a controversial immigration bill becomes law in Utah on July 1. Senate Bill 81 is a wide-ranging effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the state level. Over the next four days, KUER will explore Barring an eleventh-hour legal challenge, a controversial immigration bill becomes law in Utah on July 1. Senate Bill 81 is a wide-ranging effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the state level. Over the next four days, KUER will explore how SB81 is affecting the state's burgeoning Hispanic community as well as local businesses and churches. We begin our series with a look at the bill's provisions and the political forces behind SB81. Barring an eleventh-hour legal challenge, a controversial immigration bill becomes law in Utah on July 1. Senate Bill 81 is a wide-ranging effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the state level. Over the next four days, KUER will explore how SB81 is affecting the state's burgeoning Hispanic community as well as local businesses and churches. We begin our series with a look at the bill's provisions and the political forces behind SB81. 2226240624 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Dan Nailen has been listening to the new Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band album, since they're coming to get the Utah Arts Festival started this weekend. A town from Utah figures in the lyrics of one track. Dan Nailen has been listening to the new Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band album, since they're coming to get the Utah Arts Festival started this weekend. A town from Utah figures in the lyrics of one track. Dan Nailen has been listening to the new Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band album, since they're coming to get the Utah Arts Festival started this weekend. A town from Utah figures in the lyrics of one track. 2218720979 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The Indian Health Service has long been underfunded, and it's been particularly difficult for Native Americans across Utah to use the service. But the Obama administration and some members of Congress are promising change. The Indian Health Service has long been underfunded, and it's been particularly difficult for Native Americans across Utah to use the service. But the Obama administration and some members of Congress are promising change. The Indian Health Service has long been underfunded, and it's been particularly difficult for Native Americans across Utah to use the service. But the Obama administration and some members of Congress are promising change. 2218709956 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Governors of Western states meeting in Park City, Utah pressed members of President Obama's cabinet on energy and global warming concerns. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. Governors of Western states meeting in Park City, Utah pressed members of President Obama's cabinet on energy and global warming concerns. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. Governors of Western states meeting in Park City, Utah pressed members of President Obama's cabinet on energy and global warming concerns. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. 2212792175 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Many Utahns felt they were cheated out of a new seat in Congress after the 2000 Census. They're hoping that won't happen again this time around. Tanya Snyder reports from Capitol Hill. Many Utahns felt they were cheated out of a new seat in Congress after the 2000 Census. They're hoping that won't happen again this time around. Tanya Snyder reports from Capitol Hill. Many Utahns felt they were cheated out of a new seat in Congress after the 2000 Census. They're hoping that won't happen again this time around. Tanya Snyder reports from Capitol Hill. 2212675594 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Tomorrow afternoon, TV stations all across America will switch off their analog V-H-F signals... ending an era in broadcasting. Salt Lake was among the first cities in America to have broadcast television. An experimental station went on the air here Tomorrow afternoon, TV stations all across America will switch off their analog V-H-F signals... ending an era in broadcasting. Salt Lake was among the first cities in America to have broadcast television. An experimental station went on the air here in 1948. Craig Wirth from the communication faculty at the University of Utah has studied those early days, and he says a flamboyant entrepreneur named Sid Fox got it started. Tomorrow afternoon, TV stations all across America will switch off their analog V-H-F signals... ending an era in broadcasting. Salt Lake was among the first cities in America to have broadcast television. An experimental station went on the air here in 1948. Craig Wirth from the communication faculty at the University of Utah has studied those early days, and he says a flamboyant entrepreneur named Sid Fox got it started. 2194698460 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Right now you're using your ears to hear. But many insects send signals to each other by making things vibrate, such as twigs or leaves. It is called seismic communication and it is a growing field of study for biologists. Jeff Rice reports for Right now you're using your ears to hear. But many insects send signals to each other by making things vibrate, such as twigs or leaves. It is called seismic communication and it is a growing field of study for biologists. Jeff Rice reports for the Western Soundscapes radio series. Right now you're using your ears to hear. But many insects send signals to each other by making things vibrate, such as twigs or leaves. It is called seismic communication and it is a growing field of study for biologists. Jeff Rice reports for the Western Soundscapes radio series. 2191359326 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Trail enthusiasts are marking a milestone in the foothills this weekend, celebrating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. Trail enthusiasts are marking a milestone in the foothills this weekend, celebrating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. Trail enthusiasts are marking a milestone in the foothills this weekend, celebrating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. 2189819256 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah As policymakers look to wind farms, clean coal and carbon sequestration to combat global warming, one Utah researcher wants to add algae to the list. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. As policymakers look to wind farms, clean coal and carbon sequestration to combat global warming, one Utah researcher wants to add algae to the list. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. As policymakers look to wind farms, clean coal and carbon sequestration to combat global warming, one Utah researcher wants to add algae to the list. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. 2189819260 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The Transportation Security Administration has been testing whole-body imaging systems in Salt Lake City and other cities around the country. But the system that sees through clothing is too revealing for a member of Congress from Utah. Roya Fargam The Transportation Security Administration has been testing whole-body imaging systems in Salt Lake City and other cities around the country. But the system that sees through clothing is too revealing for a member of Congress from Utah. Roya Fargam reports. The Transportation Security Administration has been testing whole-body imaging systems in Salt Lake City and other cities around the country. But the system that sees through clothing is too revealing for a member of Congress from Utah. Roya Fargam reports. 2187439271 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Dan Nailen grew up in Ogden, and he's enthusiastic about the second year of the town's acoustic music festival. Dan Nailen grew up in Ogden, and he's enthusiastic about the second year of the town's acoustic music festival. Dan Nailen grew up in Ogden, and he's enthusiastic about the second year of the town's acoustic music festival. 2180703792 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah After weeks of intense public scrutiny, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker announced he's ditching his plan to build a new police headquarters on Library Square. But he hopes the public will still support funding a new cop shop this November. After weeks of intense public scrutiny, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker announced he's ditching his plan to build a new police headquarters on Library Square. But he hopes the public will still support funding a new cop shop this November. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. After weeks of intense public scrutiny, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker announced he's ditching his plan to build a new police headquarters on Library Square. But he hopes the public will still support funding a new cop shop this November. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. 2179657404 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Yellowstone National Park is known for its wildlife-- and its tourists. Busloads travel the park roads, and there are even occasional traffic jams as people crowd to see the sights of America's first national park. But for a brief period each day Yellowstone National Park is known for its wildlife-- and its tourists. Busloads travel the park roads, and there are even occasional traffic jams as people crowd to see the sights of America's first national park. But for a brief period each day around dawn, the park just belongs to the animals. Jeff Rice was there last week and has this audio postcard for the Western Soundscape radio series. Yellowstone National Park is known for its wildlife-- and its tourists. Busloads travel the park roads, and there are even occasional traffic jams as people crowd to see the sights of America's first national park. But for a brief period each day around dawn, the park just belongs to the animals. Jeff Rice was there last week and has this audio postcard for the Western Soundscape radio series. 2179055986 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah YouthCity art teacher Marcela Torres wanted to find out more about her students, so she invited them to write about "home." What she uncovered were tales of drug dealers, pet roosters and sometimes dull urban living. KUER's YouthCity art teacher Marcela Torres wanted to find out more about her students, so she invited them to write about "home." What she uncovered were tales of drug dealers, pet roosters and sometimes dull urban living. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce talked to YouthCity's budding authors and filed this audio postcard. YouthCity art teacher Marcela Torres wanted to find out more about her students, so she invited them to write about "home." What she uncovered were tales of drug dealers, pet roosters and sometimes dull urban living. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce talked to YouthCity's budding authors and filed this audio postcard. 2176586107 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah When you talk to a blogger, you just may lose your job. That's the lesson Tooele Transcript Bulletin weekly columnist Bob Henline learned after he told Salt Lake Tribune blogger Glen Warchol about a column of his that was killed. KUER's When you talk to a blogger, you just may lose your job. That's the lesson Tooele Transcript Bulletin weekly columnist Bob Henline learned after he told Salt Lake Tribune blogger Glen Warchol about a column of his that was killed. KUER's Jenny Brundin interviews the editor and the columnist. When you talk to a blogger, you just may lose your job. That's the lesson Tooele Transcript Bulletin weekly columnist Bob Henline learned after he told Salt Lake Tribune blogger Glen Warchol about a column of his that was killed. KUER's Jenny Brundin interviews the editor and the columnist. 2167829998 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Plan B Theatre Company has combined two of its most popular events in this year's fundraiser. Salt Lake Magazine arts and entertainment editor Dan Nailen looks at the Banned plays and the Slam plays. Plan B Theatre Company has combined two of its most popular events in this year's fundraiser. Salt Lake Magazine arts and entertainment editor Dan Nailen looks at the Banned plays and the Slam plays. Plan B Theatre Company has combined two of its most popular events in this year's fundraiser. Salt Lake Magazine arts and entertainment editor Dan Nailen looks at the Banned plays and the Slam plays. 2167700201 Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Where should a new Salt Lake City police complex be built? Mayor Ralph Becker's preferred location - on the open space just east side of Library Square downtown - is generating controversy. KUER's Jenny Brundin talks with two city council Where should a new Salt Lake City police complex be built? Mayor Ralph Becker's preferred location - on the open space just east side of Library Square downtown - is generating controversy. KUER's Jenny Brundin talks with two city council members. Where should a new Salt Lake City police complex be built? Mayor Ralph Becker's preferred location - on the open space just east side of Library Square downtown - is generating controversy. KUER's Jenny Brundin talks with two city council members. 2167491932 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah There's something said for luck and being in the right place at the right time. Especially when it comes to recording natural sounds. For the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this week's audio postcard from Big Cottonwood Canyon. There's something said for luck and being in the right place at the right time. Especially when it comes to recording natural sounds. For the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this week's audio postcard from Big Cottonwood Canyon. There's something said for luck and being in the right place at the right time. Especially when it comes to recording natural sounds. For the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this week's audio postcard from Big Cottonwood Canyon. 2159922700 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Utah's Poet Laureate is doing everything she can to take one of the world's most ancient art forms viral. Katherine Coles, a professor of English at the University of Utah, has launched the "Bite Size Poetry" project, a Utah's Poet Laureate is doing everything she can to take one of the world's most ancient art forms viral. Katherine Coles, a professor of English at the University of Utah, has launched the "Bite Size Poetry" project, a series of monthly odes that can be read in 60 seconds or less. Coles tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce that Utahns deserve a beautiful verse at least once a month. Utah's Poet Laureate is doing everything she can to take one of the world's most ancient art forms viral. Katherine Coles, a professor of English at the University of Utah, has launched the "Bite Size Poetry" project, a series of monthly odes that can be read in 60 seconds or less. Coles tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce that Utahns deserve a beautiful verse at least once a month. 2155939171 Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Critics have called Lucero a great band -- but they're not so huge that you can't get up close for their show in Salt Lake this week. Dan Nailen from Salt Lake magazine has a preview. Critics have called Lucero a great band -- but they're not so huge that you can't get up close for their show in Salt Lake this week. Dan Nailen from Salt Lake magazine has a preview. Critics have called Lucero a great band -- but they're not so huge that you can't get up close for their show in Salt Lake this week. Dan Nailen from Salt Lake magazine has a preview. 2148316991 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah In the days since Governor Jon Huntsman announced he'll resign to become U.S. Ambassador to China, the spotlight has been on his lieutenant governor, Gary Herbert. At 62, Herbert is a native of American Fork, a former real estate broker who sat In the days since Governor Jon Huntsman announced he'll resign to become U.S. Ambassador to China, the spotlight has been on his lieutenant governor, Gary Herbert. At 62, Herbert is a native of American Fork, a former real estate broker who sat on the Utah County Commission for 14 years. He tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce, like many Utahns, he's a mainstream conservative. In the days since Governor Jon Huntsman announced he'll resign to become U.S. Ambassador to China, the spotlight has been on his lieutenant governor, Gary Herbert. At 62, Herbert is a native of American Fork, a former real estate broker who sat on the Utah County Commission for 14 years. He tells KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce, like many Utahns, he's a mainstream conservative. 2148316993 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah What it's like to live on six dollars a day? To bring awareness to National Community Action Month, two volunteers from a local anti-poverty group gave up their credit cards to live a life of poverty for three weeks. KUER's Jenny Brundin What it's like to live on six dollars a day? To bring awareness to National Community Action Month, two volunteers from a local anti-poverty group gave up their credit cards to live a life of poverty for three weeks. KUER's Jenny Brundin followed their blogs and gives us this report. What it's like to live on six dollars a day? To bring awareness to National Community Action Month, two volunteers from a local anti-poverty group gave up their credit cards to live a life of poverty for three weeks. KUER's Jenny Brundin followed their blogs and gives us this report. 2142614828 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah According to the U.S. Census, more than 80 percent of Americans live in cities or suburbs. But there are still some people who manage to live away from the traffic and the cement. As part of the Western Soundscapes series, Jeff Rice has this audio According to the U.S. Census, more than 80 percent of Americans live in cities or suburbs. But there are still some people who manage to live away from the traffic and the cement. As part of the Western Soundscapes series, Jeff Rice has this audio postcard from the Owyhee uplands in southern Idaho, where he met rancher Dorothy Payne. According to the U.S. Census, more than 80 percent of Americans live in cities or suburbs. But there are still some people who manage to live away from the traffic and the cement. As part of the Western Soundscapes series, Jeff Rice has this audio postcard from the Owyhee uplands in southern Idaho, where he met rancher Dorothy Payne. 2137312007 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Governor Jon Huntsman and Lt. Governor Gary Herbert relayed their thoughts on the events of the past week to a roomful of reporters at the State Capitol yesterday. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. Governor Jon Huntsman and Lt. Governor Gary Herbert relayed their thoughts on the events of the past week to a roomful of reporters at the State Capitol yesterday. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. Governor Jon Huntsman and Lt. Governor Gary Herbert relayed their thoughts on the events of the past week to a roomful of reporters at the State Capitol yesterday. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. 2137312010 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Political circles are still a-buzz with news that President Obama tapped Utah Governor Jon Huntsman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China. Among the hotly-debated topics: What kind of a governor will Gary Herbert be? And what does Huntsman's exit Political circles are still a-buzz with news that President Obama tapped Utah Governor Jon Huntsman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China. Among the hotly-debated topics: What kind of a governor will Gary Herbert be? And what does Huntsman's exit mean for Utah politics? KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. Political circles are still a-buzz with news that President Obama tapped Utah Governor Jon Huntsman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China. Among the hotly-debated topics: What kind of a governor will Gary Herbert be? And what does Huntsman's exit mean for Utah politics? KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. 2134170238 Sun, 17 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Salt Lake Magazine Arts and Entertainment Editor Dan Nailen profiles the band that all but invented the "alt-country" genre in this edition of Dan Nailen's Weekend. Salt Lake Magazine Arts and Entertainment Editor Dan Nailen profiles the band that all but invented the "alt-country" genre in this edition of Dan Nailen's Weekend. Salt Lake Magazine Arts and Entertainment Editor Dan Nailen profiles the band that all but invented the "alt-country" genre in this edition of Dan Nailen's Weekend. 2128822733 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Utah's ceramic heritage is on display at the Iron Mission State Park Museum in Cedar City. A new exhibit features pottery from Utah's early pioneer settlers. But the curator hopes the display sparks more than just an interest in antique Utah's ceramic heritage is on display at the Iron Mission State Park Museum in Cedar City. A new exhibit features pottery from Utah's early pioneer settlers. But the curator hopes the display sparks more than just an interest in antique crockery. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. Utah's ceramic heritage is on display at the Iron Mission State Park Museum in Cedar City. A new exhibit features pottery from Utah's early pioneer settlers. But the curator hopes the display sparks more than just an interest in antique crockery. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce reports. 2133311497 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The short-eared owl has a reputation for being relatively quiet as owls go. But that reputation is being challenged as more audio recordings are made. As part of the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this audio postcard. The short-eared owl has a reputation for being relatively quiet as owls go. But that reputation is being challenged as more audio recordings are made. As part of the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this audio postcard. The short-eared owl has a reputation for being relatively quiet as owls go. But that reputation is being challenged as more audio recordings are made. As part of the Western Soundscapes radio series, Jeff Rice has this audio postcard. 2124108751 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, 30 percent of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were either a bully, a target of bullying, or both last year. To counter the violence, the national "Do the Write Thing" According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, 30 percent of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were either a bully, a target of bullying, or both last year. To counter the violence, the national "Do the Write Thing" essay contest encourages 7th and 8th grade students to write about how violence has affected them and how they can prevent it. 770 Utah students submitted essays this year, and here is one of this year's winners, 13-year-old Mira Reynolds. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, 30 percent of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were either a bully, a target of bullying, or both last year. To counter the violence, the national "Do the Write Thing" essay contest encourages 7th and 8th grade students to write about how violence has affected them and how they can prevent it. 770 Utah students submitted essays this year, and here is one of this year's winners, 13-year-old Mira Reynolds. 2124108754 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER FM90 Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah When Leslie and Andrew Cockburn started making their documentary in January of 2008, they didn't know the story would become one of the most important of our time. American Casino is about the subprime lending scandal and the wagers that Wall When Leslie and Andrew Cockburn started making their documentary in January of 2008, they didn't know the story would become one of the most important of our time. American Casino is about the subprime lending scandal and the wagers that Wall Street was placing on real people. It also follows homeowners who bore the brunt of the collapse - from foreclosure to bankruptcy to homelessness. American Casino is being screened in Utah next week, and Tuesday, the filmmakers join us to talk about it. When Leslie and Andrew Cockburn started making their documentary in January of 2008, they didn't know the story would become one of the most important of our time. American Casino is about the subprime lending scandal and the wagers that Wall Street was placing on real people. It also follows homeowners who bore the brunt of the collapse - from foreclosure to bankruptcy to homelessness. American Casino is being screened in Utah next week, and Tuesday, the filmmakers join us to talk about it. 2589378168 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Thursday, Doug talks to NPR reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty about her book Fingerprints of God. It's an exploration of the science behind spirituality, but it is not just a third person telling. The book is quite personal - the story of her own Thursday, Doug talks to NPR reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty about her book Fingerprints of God. It's an exploration of the science behind spirituality, but it is not just a third person telling. The book is quite personal - the story of her own quest to understand faith. There are some big questions here: Is spiritual experience real or delusional? Can prayer affect the body? Mostly it gets at this one - Is there more than this? (Rebroadcast) Thursday, Doug talks to NPR reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty about her book Fingerprints of God. It's an exploration of the science behind spirituality, but it is not just a third person telling. The book is quite personal - the story of her own quest to understand faith. There are some big questions here: Is spiritual experience real or delusional? Can prayer affect the body? Mostly it gets at this one - Is there more than this? (Rebroadcast) 2699557739 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Friday on RadioWest we're experiencing The Passion of Sister Dottie S Dixon. Sister Dottie is the long-time alter-ego of Charles Lynn Frost. His creation is a Mormon mom from Spanish Fork with a gay son and a mission to bridge the divide between Friday on RadioWest we're experiencing The Passion of Sister Dottie S Dixon. Sister Dottie is the long-time alter-ego of Charles Lynn Frost. His creation is a Mormon mom from Spanish Fork with a gay son and a mission to bridge the divide between Mormons and the gay community. The play is being re-staged this month - so we're talking about the show and its ideas. To be sure this is a parody of religious culture, but there's more here than comedy. (Rebroadcast) Friday on RadioWest we're experiencing The Passion of Sister Dottie S Dixon. Sister Dottie is the long-time alter-ego of Charles Lynn Frost. His creation is a Mormon mom from Spanish Fork with a gay son and a mission to bridge the divide between Mormons and the gay community. The play is being re-staged this month - so we're talking about the show and its ideas. To be sure this is a parody of religious culture, but there's more here than comedy. (Rebroadcast) 2599207150 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah It may sound like the plot of a children's fantasy story - but could the land of make-believe be disappearing? Harvard psychologist Susan Linn says that imagination is crucial for human development, but that the toys we buy for our kids and the It may sound like the plot of a children's fantasy story - but could the land of make-believe be disappearing? Harvard psychologist Susan Linn says that imagination is crucial for human development, but that the toys we buy for our kids and the media they consume have created an over-scripted world. Linn joins Doug to make the argument for make-believe, which she says is at the heart of a healthy childhood. (Rebroadcast) It may sound like the plot of a children's fantasy story - but could the land of make-believe be disappearing? Harvard psychologist Susan Linn says that imagination is crucial for human development, but that the toys we buy for our kids and the media they consume have created an over-scripted world. Linn joins Doug to make the argument for make-believe, which she says is at the heart of a healthy childhood. (Rebroadcast) 2634137670 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah As our relationship with animals has developed over the course of time, we've generally come to recognize that creatures experience pain and stress. But what of pleasure and happiness? Dr. Jonathan Balcombe argues that positive feelings are As our relationship with animals has developed over the course of time, we've generally come to recognize that creatures experience pain and stress. But what of pleasure and happiness? Dr. Jonathan Balcombe argues that positive feelings are evolutionarily adaptive, and he says that contrary to popular myth, survival and pleasure are actually quite compatible. Balcombe joins us to talk about how animals enjoy themselves, and what that means ethically for both science and society. (Rebroadcast) As our relationship with animals has developed over the course of time, we've generally come to recognize that creatures experience pain and stress. But what of pleasure and happiness? Dr. Jonathan Balcombe argues that positive feelings are evolutionarily adaptive, and he says that contrary to popular myth, survival and pleasure are actually quite compatible. Balcombe joins us to talk about how animals enjoy themselves, and what that means ethically for both science and society. (Rebroadcast) 2611072326 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah This year marked the 50th anniversary of the exile of the Dalai Lama from Tibet. Thursday, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the world's most charismatic and popular spiritual leader. Our guest is the journalist Mayank Chhaya who This year marked the 50th anniversary of the exile of the Dalai Lama from Tibet. Thursday, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the world's most charismatic and popular spiritual leader. Our guest is the journalist Mayank Chhaya who has said he was never in awe of the Dalai Lama, until he interviewed the leader, and spoke with hundreds of people connected to his story. His biography views the Dalai Lama from three distinct standpoints. As a man, a monk and a mystic. (Rebroadcast) This year marked the 50th anniversary of the exile of the Dalai Lama from Tibet. Thursday, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the world's most charismatic and popular spiritual leader. Our guest is the journalist Mayank Chhaya who has said he was never in awe of the Dalai Lama, until he interviewed the leader, and spoke with hundreds of people connected to his story. His biography views the Dalai Lama from three distinct standpoints. As a man, a monk and a mystic. (Rebroadcast) 2593834643 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah We're taking the title of today's program from a cover article in Newsweek last month. It was called "The Case for Killing Granny." The article gets at one of the critical reasons for spiraling health care costs - over We're taking the title of today's program from a cover article in Newsweek last month. It was called "The Case for Killing Granny." The article gets at one of the critical reasons for spiraling health care costs - over treating patients, particularly those in the final days of life. Just how do you decide which treatments to cut out? And if you have a loved one in pain or afraid, how do you know when enough is enough? We're taking the title of today's program from a cover article in Newsweek last month. It was called "The Case for Killing Granny." The article gets at one of the critical reasons for spiraling health care costs - over treating patients, particularly those in the final days of life. Just how do you decide which treatments to cut out? And if you have a loved one in pain or afraid, how do you know when enough is enough? 2648189238 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah What does it take to be funny? If you've ever had to sit through a painful wedding toast or an awkward business luncheon, you know it's not as easy the pros make it look. The journalist Mike Sacks wanted to get to the bottom of it, so he set What does it take to be funny? If you've ever had to sit through a painful wedding toast or an awkward business luncheon, you know it's not as easy the pros make it look. The journalist Mike Sacks wanted to get to the bottom of it, so he set out to talk to some of the world's great comedic geniuses. In his new book, Sacks interviews the likes of Marx Brothers writer Irving Brecher to Borat co-creator Dan Mazer and NPR favorite David Sedaris, and he learned that it's not all fun and games. What does it take to be funny? If you've ever had to sit through a painful wedding toast or an awkward business luncheon, you know it's not as easy the pros make it look. The journalist Mike Sacks wanted to get to the bottom of it, so he set out to talk to some of the world's great comedic geniuses. In his new book, Sacks interviews the likes of Marx Brothers writer Irving Brecher to Borat co-creator Dan Mazer and NPR favorite David Sedaris, and he learned that it's not all fun and games. 2687961239 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah For 10 years the aspiring artist Billy Pappas worked on one life-sized portrait. He had set out to reinvent realism - to invent a new art form. Doug talks to filmmaker Julie Checkoway about her new documentary "Waiting for Hockney." For 10 years the aspiring artist Billy Pappas worked on one life-sized portrait. He had set out to reinvent realism - to invent a new art form. Doug talks to filmmaker Julie Checkoway about her new documentary "Waiting for Hockney." Checkoway followed Pappas through what some might call his compulsive, eccentric process - and on his quest to meet the one person he felt could validate his work. (Rebroadcast) For 10 years the aspiring artist Billy Pappas worked on one life-sized portrait. He had set out to reinvent realism - to invent a new art form. Doug talks to filmmaker Julie Checkoway about her new documentary "Waiting for Hockney." Checkoway followed Pappas through what some might call his compulsive, eccentric process - and on his quest to meet the one person he felt could validate his work. (Rebroadcast) 2825870400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Where do you let your imagination take you? It's a different journey for each person, so to get at the question of what imagination <i>is</i>, you would need to talk a variety of people. This week is the annual Science and Literature Where do you let your imagination take you? It's a different journey for each person, so to get at the question of what imagination <i>is</i>, you would need to talk a variety of people. This week is the annual Science and Literature Symposium at the University of Utah, and Friday, we're talking to the keynote speakers. Mathematician Barry Mazur, Poet Alice Fulton and Composer Fred Lerdahl will join us to explain the similarities and the differences of their creative processes. Where do you let your imagination take you? It's a different journey for each person, so to get at the question of what imagination <i>is</i>, you would need to talk a variety of people. This week is the annual Science and Literature Symposium at the University of Utah, and Friday, we're talking to the keynote speakers. Mathematician Barry Mazur, Poet Alice Fulton and Composer Fred Lerdahl will join us to explain the similarities and the differences of their creative processes. 2749923928 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah In 1862, Lewis Carroll created a tale to delight a little girl. That girl of course was named Alice, and 3 years later the story was published as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Since then, the journey down the rabbit hole has become a favorite In 1862, Lewis Carroll created a tale to delight a little girl. That girl of course was named Alice, and 3 years later the story was published as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Since then, the journey down the rabbit hole has become a favorite - reproduced in silent films, Walt Disney animation, television, comics and even video games. Now, for our fifth and final Halloween drama, Plan B Theatre Company and RadioWest bring you Radio Hour - Alice, a dark reimagining of Carroll's enduring tale. In 1862, Lewis Carroll created a tale to delight a little girl. That girl of course was named Alice, and 3 years later the story was published as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Since then, the journey down the rabbit hole has become a favorite - reproduced in silent films, Walt Disney animation, television, comics and even video games. Now, for our fifth and final Halloween drama, Plan B Theatre Company and RadioWest bring you Radio Hour - Alice, a dark reimagining of Carroll's enduring tale. 2706272358 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah 400 words per minute. It may not sound like the best way to make an argument, but in the world of competitive debate, it's how you cram as many facts as possible into the allotted time. Filmmaker Greg Whiteley was a high school debater and he 400 words per minute. It may not sound like the best way to make an argument, but in the world of competitive debate, it's how you cram as many facts as possible into the allotted time. Filmmaker Greg Whiteley was a high school debater and he knew he could find some interesting characters in the debate world. The result is his Emmy nominated film "Resolved." It follows one of the best teams in the nation - and an inner-city team that decided to break all the debating rules. 400 words per minute. It may not sound like the best way to make an argument, but in the world of competitive debate, it's how you cram as many facts as possible into the allotted time. Filmmaker Greg Whiteley was a high school debater and he knew he could find some interesting characters in the debate world. The result is his Emmy nominated film "Resolved." It follows one of the best teams in the nation - and an inner-city team that decided to break all the debating rules. 2727999163 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Media critic Bob Garfield says that "the digital revolution" isn't just an abstract idea. It's an actual revolution, like fire or the wheel. Those ones and zeros have changed the way we consume news and entertainment, which Media critic Bob Garfield says that "the digital revolution" isn't just an abstract idea. It's an actual revolution, like fire or the wheel. Those ones and zeros have changed the way we consume news and entertainment, which means the whole system - programming, marketing and commerce - has to respond. Garfield has written a book called The Chaos Scenario, but it's not just a requiem for traditional media. He joins Doug to talk about solutions and how the new world could look. (Rebroadcast) Media critic Bob Garfield says that "the digital revolution" isn't just an abstract idea. It's an actual revolution, like fire or the wheel. Those ones and zeros have changed the way we consume news and entertainment, which means the whole system - programming, marketing and commerce - has to respond. Garfield has written a book called The Chaos Scenario, but it's not just a requiem for traditional media. He joins Doug to talk about solutions and how the new world could look. (Rebroadcast) 2786261468 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah What would drive you to steal? Hunger? Greed? For John Charles Gilkey, it's a sort of love that led him to his crimes. Gilkey is obsessed with books and stole them to satisfy his lust. The journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett has just published a What would drive you to steal? Hunger? Greed? For John Charles Gilkey, it's a sort of love that led him to his crimes. Gilkey is obsessed with books and stole them to satisfy his lust. The journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett has just published a book about Gilkey, and about Utah's own self-described "bibliodick" Ken Sanders, who hunted the thief plaguing his trade. Bartlett joins Doug to talk about the romance of books and the lengths some will go to possess them. What would drive you to steal? Hunger? Greed? For John Charles Gilkey, it's a sort of love that led him to his crimes. Gilkey is obsessed with books and stole them to satisfy his lust. The journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett has just published a book about Gilkey, and about Utah's own self-described "bibliodick" Ken Sanders, who hunted the thief plaguing his trade. Bartlett joins Doug to talk about the romance of books and the lengths some will go to possess them. 2654047971 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah TARP, TALF, Toxic Assets. Listening to a conversation about the upheavals in the American financial landscape can be like listening to a foreign language. Enter Planet Money, NPR's multimedia project that's just trying to make sense of it TARP, TALF, Toxic Assets. Listening to a conversation about the upheavals in the American financial landscape can be like listening to a foreign language. Enter Planet Money, NPR's multimedia project that's just trying to make sense of it all. Correspondent Adam Davidson and Editor Alex Blumberg are in Salt Lake City, and Thursday, they join Doug to talk about their coverage of our rapidly changing economy. TARP, TALF, Toxic Assets. Listening to a conversation about the upheavals in the American financial landscape can be like listening to a foreign language. Enter Planet Money, NPR's multimedia project that's just trying to make sense of it all. Correspondent Adam Davidson and Editor Alex Blumberg are in Salt Lake City, and Thursday, they join Doug to talk about their coverage of our rapidly changing economy. 2742649893 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah When the journalist Michael Kodas went to climb Mount Everest in 2004, he envisioned the project as an adventure piece. By the time he returned he had a crime story. Kodas discovered an atmosphere of corruption on Everest: petty thieves and con men, When the journalist Michael Kodas went to climb Mount Everest in 2004, he envisioned the project as an adventure piece. By the time he returned he had a crime story. Kodas discovered an atmosphere of corruption on Everest: petty thieves and con men, prostitutes, extortionists. Michael Kodas joins Doug to talk about the book he's written on the experience. It's an expose of a culture that exploit the grand impulse for adventure. (Rebroadcast) When the journalist Michael Kodas went to climb Mount Everest in 2004, he envisioned the project as an adventure piece. By the time he returned he had a crime story. Kodas discovered an atmosphere of corruption on Everest: petty thieves and con men, prostitutes, extortionists. Michael Kodas joins Doug to talk about the book he's written on the experience. It's an expose of a culture that exploit the grand impulse for adventure. (Rebroadcast) 2786261465 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Environmental photographer James Balog says that people assume geological change is something that happened in the distant past. But the truth is these processes are happening around us every day. Balog heads the Extreme Ice Survey - a project which Environmental photographer James Balog says that people assume geological change is something that happened in the distant past. But the truth is these processes are happening around us every day. Balog heads the Extreme Ice Survey - a project which uses time-lapse photography to capture melting glaciers around the world. He's in Utah this week and joins Doug to talk about the shocking speed of these changes and what it teaches us about our global climate. Environmental photographer James Balog says that people assume geological change is something that happened in the distant past. But the truth is these processes are happening around us every day. Balog heads the Extreme Ice Survey - a project which uses time-lapse photography to capture melting glaciers around the world. He's in Utah this week and joins Doug to talk about the shocking speed of these changes and what it teaches us about our global climate. 2566563362 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Some topics - no matter how common they are to all of us - just leave people a little uncomfortable. But one of these - practiced behind closed doors and talked about in euphemisms - is central to clean water and health throughout the world. Monday Some topics - no matter how common they are to all of us - just leave people a little uncomfortable. But one of these - practiced behind closed doors and talked about in euphemisms - is central to clean water and health throughout the world. Monday on RadioWest, we're talking about - well, human waste. The journalist Rose George will join us for a look at something as natural as breathing and yet so unmentionable. (Rebroadcast) Some topics - no matter how common they are to all of us - just leave people a little uncomfortable. But one of these - practiced behind closed doors and talked about in euphemisms - is central to clean water and health throughout the world. Monday on RadioWest, we're talking about - well, human waste. The journalist Rose George will join us for a look at something as natural as breathing and yet so unmentionable. (Rebroadcast) 2635520087 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah To say that Utah State English professor Christopher Cokinos' new book is about meteorites is to tell only part of the story. His 8-year quest to learn about space rocks and the people who have studied them took Cokinos from Greenland to Kansas To say that Utah State English professor Christopher Cokinos' new book is about meteorites is to tell only part of the story. His 8-year quest to learn about space rocks and the people who have studied them took Cokinos from Greenland to Kansas to Antarctica. Along the way though, he says he discovered new things about himself and about home. Monday, our conversation with Christopher Cokinos about his book. It's called "The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars." (Rebroadcast) To say that Utah State English professor Christopher Cokinos' new book is about meteorites is to tell only part of the story. His 8-year quest to learn about space rocks and the people who have studied them took Cokinos from Greenland to Kansas to Antarctica. Along the way though, he says he discovered new things about himself and about home. Monday, our conversation with Christopher Cokinos about his book. It's called "The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars." (Rebroadcast) 2718359123 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah If you were born any time after 1963, there's a very good chance you know Where the Wild Things Are. Of course it's Maurice Sendak's classic children's work, the story of the naughty boy Max and his adventure to an island of If you were born any time after 1963, there's a very good chance you know Where the Wild Things Are. Of course it's Maurice Sendak's classic children's work, the story of the naughty boy Max and his adventure to an island of monsters. The scholar John Cech says that it's a book that refused to play by the rules and that is part of what accounts for its enduring appeal. The book is now a movie, and we're talking with Cech as well as NPR film critic Bob Mondello about the world of Maurice Sendak. If you were born any time after 1963, there's a very good chance you know Where the Wild Things Are. Of course it's Maurice Sendak's classic children's work, the story of the naughty boy Max and his adventure to an island of monsters. The scholar John Cech says that it's a book that refused to play by the rules and that is part of what accounts for its enduring appeal. The book is now a movie, and we're talking with Cech as well as NPR film critic Bob Mondello about the world of Maurice Sendak. 2658898011 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Friday, we're talking about the film "Shouting Fire" from director Liz Garbus. The documentary explores the state of free speech in this country. Among the stories in her film is the case of Ward Churchill, who was fired as a Friday, we're talking about the film "Shouting Fire" from director Liz Garbus. The documentary explores the state of free speech in this country. Among the stories in her film is the case of Ward Churchill, who was fired as a tenured professor at the University of Colorado after he made provocative comments about the attacks on 9/11. Garbus asks questions about the limits of free speech in free society, but she also gets at the nature of fear. (Rebroadcast) Friday, we're talking about the film "Shouting Fire" from director Liz Garbus. The documentary explores the state of free speech in this country. Among the stories in her film is the case of Ward Churchill, who was fired as a tenured professor at the University of Colorado after he made provocative comments about the attacks on 9/11. Garbus asks questions about the limits of free speech in free society, but she also gets at the nature of fear. (Rebroadcast) 2566563359 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah When Jason Kersten sat down to interview convicted counterfeiter Art Williams - he remembered one of the crucial lessons from journalism school. "Don't get too close to your source." But to really understand how and why Williams When Jason Kersten sat down to interview convicted counterfeiter Art Williams - he remembered one of the crucial lessons from journalism school. "Don't get too close to your source." But to really understand how and why Williams applied his genius to printing millions of dollars in fake but nearly perfect $100 bills - Kersten had to get close. Jason Kersten joins Doug to talk about the rise and fall of a modern-day criminal mastermind. (Rebroadcast) When Jason Kersten sat down to interview convicted counterfeiter Art Williams - he remembered one of the crucial lessons from journalism school. "Don't get too close to your source." But to really understand how and why Williams applied his genius to printing millions of dollars in fake but nearly perfect $100 bills - Kersten had to get close. Jason Kersten joins Doug to talk about the rise and fall of a modern-day criminal mastermind. (Rebroadcast) 2628651318 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Have the arguments over health care reform left you scratching your head? Politicians and pundits from left to right throw around poll results, dollar figures and tax projections to make their cases, but how's a voter to know what to believe? Have the arguments over health care reform left you scratching your head? Politicians and pundits from left to right throw around poll results, dollar figures and tax projections to make their cases, but how's a voter to know what to believe? Tuesday, Doug is joined by Angie Drobnic Holan, who follows health care for the fact checking website Politifact.com. We'll ask Holan to tease out the truth of health care reform and to explain why it's been such an emotional debate. Have the arguments over health care reform left you scratching your head? Politicians and pundits from left to right throw around poll results, dollar figures and tax projections to make their cases, but how's a voter to know what to believe? Tuesday, Doug is joined by Angie Drobnic Holan, who follows health care for the fact checking website Politifact.com. We'll ask Holan to tease out the truth of health care reform and to explain why it's been such an emotional debate. 2719955770 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Parents facing the challenges of a child with autism are of course looking for answers, and that quest has led to treatments like stringent diets, high-temperature saunas and magnetic clay baths. It's also led many parents to withhold vaccines Parents facing the challenges of a child with autism are of course looking for answers, and that quest has led to treatments like stringent diets, high-temperature saunas and magnetic clay baths. It's also led many parents to withhold vaccines from their children. Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit says that many of the people offering cures are "modern-day false prophets." Wednesday, he joins Doug to talk about autism research and why so many are susceptible to bad science. Parents facing the challenges of a child with autism are of course looking for answers, and that quest has led to treatments like stringent diets, high-temperature saunas and magnetic clay baths. It's also led many parents to withhold vaccines from their children. Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit says that many of the people offering cures are "modern-day false prophets." Wednesday, he joins Doug to talk about autism research and why so many are susceptible to bad science. 2695131646 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Monday on RadioWest, we're talking about the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which prohibits gay service members from serving openly in the US armed forces. The policy is meant to promote good order and Monday on RadioWest, we're talking about the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which prohibits gay service members from serving openly in the US armed forces. The policy is meant to promote good order and discipline, but some say it's had just the opposite effect. Now President Obama says he wants to end the rule. The Salt Lake Tribune's Matthew LaPlante guest hosts for a look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Monday on RadioWest, we're talking about the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which prohibits gay service members from serving openly in the US armed forces. The policy is meant to promote good order and discipline, but some say it's had just the opposite effect. Now President Obama says he wants to end the rule. The Salt Lake Tribune's Matthew LaPlante guest hosts for a look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." 2807605839 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Pete Earley had been a journalist for 30 years when his work on crime and punishment became personal. His son Mike was declared mentally ill, and in one episode, he damaged a neighbor's house when he broke in to take a bubble bath. Mike was Pete Earley had been a journalist for 30 years when his work on crime and punishment became personal. His son Mike was declared mentally ill, and in one episode, he damaged a neighbor's house when he broke in to take a bubble bath. Mike was arrested and the ensuing journey led Pete into the maze of the mental health care system. Pete Earley is coming to Utah and Monday he joins us to explain how U.S. prisons have become the new mental asylums and what it means for those suffering from illness. Pete Earley had been a journalist for 30 years when his work on crime and punishment became personal. His son Mike was declared mentally ill, and in one episode, he damaged a neighbor's house when he broke in to take a bubble bath. Mike was arrested and the ensuing journey led Pete into the maze of the mental health care system. Pete Earley is coming to Utah and Monday he joins us to explain how U.S. prisons have become the new mental asylums and what it means for those suffering from illness. 2768500209 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah When soldiers return from the battlefield with severe injuries, life is forever changed - not only for the veterans but for those closest to them. In her new novel, author and journalist Julia Keller writes about the complicated journey one family When soldiers return from the battlefield with severe injuries, life is forever changed - not only for the veterans but for those closest to them. In her new novel, author and journalist Julia Keller writes about the complicated journey one family makes after their disabled father returns home. Wednesday on RadioWest - the impact of war on spouses, extended families and children. When soldiers return from the battlefield with severe injuries, life is forever changed - not only for the veterans but for those closest to them. In her new novel, author and journalist Julia Keller writes about the complicated journey one family makes after their disabled father returns home. Wednesday on RadioWest - the impact of war on spouses, extended families and children. 2782347532 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Intellectuals of the Enlightenment imagined a world changed by modernization. They thought it would mean the decline of religion, and for a time, it looked like that might be the case. But now, world events are shaped by religious revival and Intellectuals of the Enlightenment imagined a world changed by modernization. They thought it would mean the decline of religion, and for a time, it looked like that might be the case. But now, world events are shaped by religious revival and according to The Economist's John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, faith will continue to have a dramatic impact on our century. Adrian Wooldridge joins Doug to discuss their new book "God is Back." (Rebroadcast) Intellectuals of the Enlightenment imagined a world changed by modernization. They thought it would mean the decline of religion, and for a time, it looked like that might be the case. But now, world events are shaped by religious revival and according to The Economist's John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, faith will continue to have a dramatic impact on our century. Adrian Wooldridge joins Doug to discuss their new book "God is Back." (Rebroadcast) 2624881768 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Sports writer Mark Hyman admits he was once one of them. You've probably met over-zealous sports parents who seem more interested in bragging rights at cocktail parties and dreams of college scholarships than in how sports are impacting their Sports writer Mark Hyman admits he was once one of them. You've probably met over-zealous sports parents who seem more interested in bragging rights at cocktail parties and dreams of college scholarships than in how sports are impacting their kids. Hyman joins Doug for a look at how adults have taken over the world of kids sports and what it means for the health - and happiness - of children. (Rebroadcast) Sports writer Mark Hyman admits he was once one of them. You've probably met over-zealous sports parents who seem more interested in bragging rights at cocktail parties and dreams of college scholarships than in how sports are impacting their kids. Hyman joins Doug for a look at how adults have taken over the world of kids sports and what it means for the health - and happiness - of children. (Rebroadcast) 2807605836 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah A man set-up for a crime he didn't commit, a theft, and a murder may not sound like a story set in Carnegie Hall, but violinist Gerald Elias knows the darker side of classical music. His debut novel is a mystery and it introduces readers to A man set-up for a crime he didn't commit, a theft, and a murder may not sound like a story set in Carnegie Hall, but violinist Gerald Elias knows the darker side of classical music. His debut novel is a mystery and it introduces readers to backstabbing teachers and performers, corrupt patrons, and shady violin dealers. But it's not just a whodunit. Elias takes on issues like how we connect to music and where we find its real beauty. He joins us with his violin to talk about "Devil's Trill." A man set-up for a crime he didn't commit, a theft, and a murder may not sound like a story set in Carnegie Hall, but violinist Gerald Elias knows the darker side of classical music. His debut novel is a mystery and it introduces readers to backstabbing teachers and performers, corrupt patrons, and shady violin dealers. But it's not just a whodunit. Elias takes on issues like how we connect to music and where we find its real beauty. He joins us with his violin to talk about "Devil's Trill." 2654047974 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The playwright Harold Pinter was known as much for what he said in a play as for what he didn't say. His work is famous for what is now known as the "Pinter Pause" - directions for an actor to be silent. The Salt Lake Acting The playwright Harold Pinter was known as much for what he said in a play as for what he didn't say. His work is famous for what is now known as the "Pinter Pause" - directions for an actor to be silent. The Salt Lake Acting Company is currently in production of "The Caretaker," Pinter's 1960 breakout play, and actor Daniel Beecher says that the trick is to embrace Pinter's careful constraints. Wednesday, we're talking about Harold Pinter and his dark, absurd world. The playwright Harold Pinter was known as much for what he said in a play as for what he didn't say. His work is famous for what is now known as the "Pinter Pause" - directions for an actor to be silent. The Salt Lake Acting Company is currently in production of "The Caretaker," Pinter's 1960 breakout play, and actor Daniel Beecher says that the trick is to embrace Pinter's careful constraints. Wednesday, we're talking about Harold Pinter and his dark, absurd world. 2561647635 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The sociologist Peter Berger once said that religion is "something done in private between consenting adults." And that's the way things were in polite American society for much of the late 20th century according to Krista The sociologist Peter Berger once said that religion is "something done in private between consenting adults." And that's the way things were in polite American society for much of the late 20th century according to Krista Tippett. Tippett is the host of the public radio program "Speaking of Faith," and Tuesday, she's giving the University of Utah's McMurrin Lecture in Religion and Culture. She'll join us in studio to talk about the role of religion in public life and public conversation today. The sociologist Peter Berger once said that religion is "something done in private between consenting adults." And that's the way things were in polite American society for much of the late 20th century according to Krista Tippett. Tippett is the host of the public radio program "Speaking of Faith," and Tuesday, she's giving the University of Utah's McMurrin Lecture in Religion and Culture. She'll join us in studio to talk about the role of religion in public life and public conversation today. 2768500206 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Today's attempts to change health care in the United States aren't the first. There were efforts in the early part of the 20th century to create compulsory health insurance plans. So how is it that while some 16 European nations had Today's attempts to change health care in the United States aren't the first. There were efforts in the early part of the 20th century to create compulsory health insurance plans. So how is it that while some 16 European nations had nationalized insurance by 1920, the United States developed a private system centered around employment? Monday, we'll talk to economist Melissa Thomasson about the history of health care in America - and how we got where we are today. Today's attempts to change health care in the United States aren't the first. There were efforts in the early part of the 20th century to create compulsory health insurance plans. So how is it that while some 16 European nations had nationalized insurance by 1920, the United States developed a private system centered around employment? Monday, we'll talk to economist Melissa Thomasson about the history of health care in America - and how we got where we are today. 2680935044 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah The British comedian Stephen Fry has always loved America. It began to figure largely in his imagination when he learned a shocking secret from his mother: he was almost born in New Jersey. His curiosity about the country led him on a journey through The British comedian Stephen Fry has always loved America. It began to figure largely in his imagination when he learned a shocking secret from his mother: he was almost born in New Jersey. His curiosity about the country led him on a journey through all 50 states, talking to people and experiencing the music, the food and the landscape that make it unique. In this prerecorded interview, Fry shares with Doug the experience of America through the eyes of an Englishman. The British comedian Stephen Fry has always loved America. It began to figure largely in his imagination when he learned a shocking secret from his mother: he was almost born in New Jersey. His curiosity about the country led him on a journey through all 50 states, talking to people and experiencing the music, the food and the landscape that make it unique. In this prerecorded interview, Fry shares with Doug the experience of America through the eyes of an Englishman. 2819636582 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Most of us know the paintings of the artist Douglas Snow through his public installations - at the airport and the lobby of the Pioneer Theatre. His pieces are often shocking when you first come upon them and they prompt a strong reaction. That Most of us know the paintings of the artist Douglas Snow through his public installations - at the airport and the lobby of the Pioneer Theatre. His pieces are often shocking when you first come upon them and they prompt a strong reaction. That reaction must have delighted Snow, who never created his works to simply blend in. Doug Snow died this week at the age of 82, and Friday, we're rebroadcasting our 2004 conversation with him about his connection to place. Most of us know the paintings of the artist Douglas Snow through his public installations - at the airport and the lobby of the Pioneer Theatre. His pieces are often shocking when you first come upon them and they prompt a strong reaction. That reaction must have delighted Snow, who never created his works to simply blend in. Doug Snow died this week at the age of 82, and Friday, we're rebroadcasting our 2004 conversation with him about his connection to place. 2658910159 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah NASA's David Morrison has received thousands of letters from people who are terrified over what 2012 may bring. Morrison says there's nothing to worry about, but websites dedicated to surviving a coming doomsday and a new feature film have NASA's David Morrison has received thousands of letters from people who are terrified over what 2012 may bring. Morrison says there's nothing to worry about, but websites dedicated to surviving a coming doomsday and a new feature film have some panicked. For Daniel Pinchbeck the predictions of the Mayan calendar give us an opportunity for a transformation of human consciousness. Wednesday, Doug talks to Pinchbeck, whose book helped introduce the Mayan Calendar to the world. NASA's David Morrison has received thousands of letters from people who are terrified over what 2012 may bring. Morrison says there's nothing to worry about, but websites dedicated to surviving a coming doomsday and a new feature film have some panicked. For Daniel Pinchbeck the predictions of the Mayan calendar give us an opportunity for a transformation of human consciousness. Wednesday, Doug talks to Pinchbeck, whose book helped introduce the Mayan Calendar to the world. 2819636585 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah Orem-based Alex Caldiero is a poet and a performance artist, but he has very different ways of describing himself. He's called himself a "word shaker" and more recently a "sonosopher." Caldiero is the focus of Orem-based Alex Caldiero is a poet and a performance artist, but he has very different ways of describing himself. He's called himself a "word shaker" and more recently a "sonosopher." Caldiero is the focus of a new film. It's about his life from Italy to New York to Utah, but also about words and sounds as only Caldiero can express them. Tuesday, Alex Caldiero and filmmakers Torben Bernhard and Travis Low join Doug to talk about "The Sonosopher." Orem-based Alex Caldiero is a poet and a performance artist, but he has very different ways of describing himself. He's called himself a "word shaker" and more recently a "sonosopher." Caldiero is the focus of a new film. It's about his life from Italy to New York to Utah, but also about words and sounds as only Caldiero can express them. Tuesday, Alex Caldiero and filmmakers Torben Bernhard and Travis Low join Doug to talk about "The Sonosopher." 2559789125 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah You've probably heard stories of people standing in line for an amazing sale or fights breaking out over a bargain table. Chances are - you may have gone to some great lengths for a rock-bottom price yourself. "Cheap" has become You've probably heard stories of people standing in line for an amazing sale or fights breaking out over a bargain table. Chances are - you may have gone to some great lengths for a rock-bottom price yourself. "Cheap" has become part of the American way, but journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell says it comes at a cost. She joins Doug for a look at discount culture and what it means for our homes and our economy. (Rebroadcast) You've probably heard stories of people standing in line for an amazing sale or fights breaking out over a bargain table. Chances are - you may have gone to some great lengths for a rock-bottom price yourself. "Cheap" has become part of the American way, but journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell says it comes at a cost. She joins Doug for a look at discount culture and what it means for our homes and our economy. (Rebroadcast) 2575120559 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah It's Wednesday - so to help you combat the middle-of-the-work-week blues we're bringing in another Utah band. This time, it's Ogden's own Legendary Porch Pounders. Dan Weldon and Bad Brad Wheeler will be in studio to talk about It's Wednesday - so to help you combat the middle-of-the-work-week blues we're bringing in another Utah band. This time, it's Ogden's own Legendary Porch Pounders. Dan Weldon and Bad Brad Wheeler will be in studio to talk about O-town's music scene and about the blues. They'll also be armed with guitar, harmonica and porchboard to get low-down and dirty. It's Wednesday - so to help you combat the middle-of-the-work-week blues we're bringing in another Utah band. This time, it's Ogden's own Legendary Porch Pounders. Dan Weldon and Bad Brad Wheeler will be in studio to talk about O-town's music scene and about the blues. They'll also be armed with guitar, harmonica and porchboard to get low-down and dirty. 2593834646 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT KUER Salt Lake City, UT 0:00:00 no Education University of Utah