Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.
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Mountain Money is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on small business news and personal finance. Co-hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy explore the unique challenges of working in a mountain town.
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KPCW’s flagship news program, Local News Hour, follows NPR’s Morning edition from 8 to 9 a.m. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher hosts Monday through Thursday and Roger Goldman hosts Fridays. Get information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.
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This Green Earth is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the environment and environmentalism. Co-hosts Christopher Cherniak and Claire Wiley explore the science, politics, economics and ethics behind the environment, natural resources and sustainability.
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The Mountain Life is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on variety of topics from health and fitness, nutrition and parenting as well as lifestyle and education. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Mary Beth Maziarz hear from experts, authors, explorers and Wasatch Back locals who share ways to maximize your mountain life.
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Park City Mountain bike patrol, trail crew move to unionize, lawsuit alleges Kilby Road Powderwood crosswalk is unsafe, Park City mayoral and council candidates to speak at forum, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney shares details on the Kimball Arts Festival parking and road closures, Midway could become first town in Wasatch County to …
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Blaise Agüera y Arcas, a Vice President and Fellow at Google, explores the concept of intelligence in his new book, “What Is Intelligence? Lessons from AI About Evolution, Computing, and Minds.” Then, Richard Herbert, a machine learning and artificial intelligence engineer for the past 10 years, shares his insights with respect to the future of AI …
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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Coalville says new investor in Wohali to restructure resort’s finances, debt, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City resident Dave Hanscom shares his goal of climbing a number of the country's tallest peaks, President of the Wasatch Back League of Wome…
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Dr. Aaron Fischer from the University of Utah School of Psychology and Psychiatry talks about the challenges and triumphs of youth mental health. Then, science journalist Starre Vartan talks about her new book, "The Stronger Sex," which dismantles the myth that men are inherently stronger than women.…
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Music teacher, OB-GYN named Park City Rotary 2025 citizens of the year, Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche have details about the Dakota Pacific location for the new art center, Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team to increase access and financial aid, Heber City Council candidate Jami Hewlett charged with all…
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Chris and Claire revisit a conversation with award-winning, best-selling author John Vaillant who penned a highly lauded account of a colossal fire in his book "Fire Weather, A True Story from a Hotter World." Then, Sara Jo Dickens from Ecology Bridge and local mountain bike enthusiast Mike Sczcesny come on to talk about an opportunity to properly …
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Summit County approves Dakota Pacific development for second time, Park City hotel occupancy up 3% through first half of 2025, water district urges Heber locals to be "waterwise" as reservoir levels sink, residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court, Coalville luxury golf community saddled with debt and layoffs, lawsuits s…
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On Mountain Money, author Megan Greenwell shares her new book, "Bad Company," a deep dive into the not always positive world of private equity. Then Kevin and Roger speak with Hannah Stoughton at Rendezvous Run for all things running. They finish up the hour learning about beekeeping and a new local business, with host Kevin Kennedy speaking on his…
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Candidates differ on past Park City Council mistakes, Summit County Fair Manager Tyler Orgill has details about this year's county fair that gets underway this week, Quinn’s Junction dog park renamed in late Parkite’s honor, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update and Park City Senior Center President Liz Novack and ne…
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Snyderville Basin planners consider exception for Silver Creek mixed-use project, Coalville City implements odd-even watering restrictions, Planned Parenthood discusses injunction blocking cuts to funding, neighbors express worries about Heber food truck court idea, Wasatch County Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bowman previews …
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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation (2:34), What is open, closed in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:12), Where can fireworks be set off in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:57), Judge’s ruling clears way for Heber Valley temple (6:52), Rocky Mountain Power spokespeople David Eskelsen and Jona Whitesides on recent outages in South Summ…
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Award-winning winemaker Lisa Bishop Forbes reveals the science behind what makes a wine truly exceptional. She discusses grape quality, fermentation techniques, her fresh approach to Chardonnay, and the challenge she faces in shipping and making great alcohol-free wines. (1:04)Then, local tech entrepreneur Steven Boal, CEO of Salt Lake City based c…
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Rapper, activist, and author Sonita Alizada shares the gripping story of her escape from the Taliban regime after being sold as a child bride in Afghanistan, and her unexpected connection to Utah in her new book, “Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom.” (1:13)Then, research professor and geophysicist Gidon Eshel, talks about his…
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Coalville rejects 300-acre neighborhood annexation (3:24), KPCW GM Juliana Allely and Development Director Sarah Ervin discuss the need for public funding (5:25), Founder of Kept Current Caren Bell and Kris Campbell with Mountain Mediation Center have details on the first Kept Kind project this weekend (24:53), Executive Director of Hope Alliance D…
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Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, shares more about the recently released Trail Map for Rural Development in America, a resource designed to guide federal, state, local, tribal, and philanthropic leaders in harnessing the power of outdoor recreation. (01:54)Then, climate justice and clean air advocate Meise…
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Utah voters must mail in ballots earlier this year, Summit County Housing Authority Director Maddie McDonough with details on housing in the county, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott with updates on issues facing the county, Park City Community Foundation Executive Director Joel Zarrow and board member Eyee Hsu with details on the food waste colle…
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American Enterprise Institute economist Kevin Corinth joins for the second of two interviews offering different perspectives on the effect of the recently passed budget bill on Medicaid. (00:46)Then, Jeff Weiss, author of “Waiting for Britney Spears,” talks about his years in the celebrity media industry tracking figures like Britney Spears and Bra…
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Report: Price of Summit County homes drops slightly, still most expensive in Utah (3:52) Wasatch Back watches helicopter install Deer Valley East Village gondola towers (6:06) Park City Soccer Club Executive Director Shelley Gillwald and Park City Extreme Cup Tournament Director Cora Reddan have details on the tournament happening July 24 - 26 (8:4…
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U.S. Olympic leaders see "hotbeds of opportunity" in Utah Winter Games venues, League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer discusses starting a new chapter in the Wasatch Back, Kem C. Gardner housing expert Dejan Eskic details Utah housing costs, Summit County Mosquito Abatement District Manager Bryan Stephens shares how the district is keeping the bugs…
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Ferris Jabr shares his bestselling book “Becoming Earth,” which explores the interconnectedness between the Earth and everything that lives on the planet. Then, Elliot Lichtman talks about his new book, “The Computer Always Wins.” In it, he teaches powerful computer science concepts by using common games like tic-tac-toe.…
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The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, UDOT to discuss US 40 safety barriers at Heber open house, Wasatch Immigration Project receives $90K grant to help local women and children, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Heber, county housing board disagree how to spend developer fees, Kimbal…
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Microbiologist Dr. B. Brett Finlay and health geographer Dr. Jessica Finlay challenge conventional wisdom about aging by highlighting the crucial role of microbes in our health. In their new book "The Microbiome Master Key," they explore how nurturing our inner ecosystem can promote longevity, brain health and overall well-being. Then, Park City ba…
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Gondola proposed in place of Cabriolet keeps same route and adds midstation, Executive Director of Wasatch Immigration Project Maggie AbuHaidar, winner of the 2025 Women's Giving Fund large grant, along with Park City Community Foundation Member Services Manager Rebecca Blanchette discuss operations made possible by the grant, Heber City Councilmem…
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Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Stewardship Director Jeremy Lynch and Stewardship Coordinator Talitha McGuire highlight the successes of their 2025 Stewardship Programs to date, what is still to come this year and how you can get involved. Then, the Nature Conservancy’s Director of Youth Engagement, Kate Ireland and Extern Marie Taylor who talk a…
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Park City’s Egyptian Theatre will not host Sundance screenings in final Utah festival, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Two of the petitioners who are taking Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures Angela Moschetta and Reed Galen discuss their next steps, event organizers Charl…
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NYU Professor Sherry Glied discusses the potential effects of the budget reconciliation bill on Medicaid beneficiaries. Then, Bryn Ramjoue of My 529 talks about the Utah 529 college savings program. And Jake Wolf shares details about the Warehouse Motor Club.By Kevin Kennedy, Roger Goldman
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Wasatch County seeks to capture changing community’s values in general plan, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Lewis Kogan shares details on a community survey and upcoming events, Leadership Park City Executive Director Scott Van Hartesvelt shares details on applying …
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Local historians explore century of Park City, Echo railroad to Rail Trail, Basin Recreation Chief Ranger Aaron Williams on dog owner responsibilities in and out of dog parks, Park City Film to add 70 annual screenings, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco has a recap of last night's meeting and Park City Performing Arts Executive Director Ember Con…
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Lee Billings, the senior science editor for Scientific American, talks about the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in northern Chile that has recently released its first images of the southern sky. Then, demographic planner Dean Spears talks about the science of depopulation, the possible start of a global population decline in the next 50 years, and it po…
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The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, local Historians and train enthusiast Dave Nicholas and Sandra Morrison share details on their lecture "End of the Line" and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang takes a look at some of their upcoming scree…
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Did Summit County shrink or grow last year? It depends who you ask, CEO of National Ability Center Willie Ford shares details about their 40th anniversary gala this weekend, Park City Board of Realtors CEO steps down to join NY luxury firm, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Dire…
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Take a journey down memory lane with journalist and self-described "retrologist" Rolando Pujol as he celebrates the charm of America's vintage roadside culture. Then, award-winning New York Times journalist Susan Dominus weaves researched stories with science to explore the circumstances that set families apart including the potential effects of yo…
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Recycle Utah’s Jim Bedell and Troy Holding, along with senior manager at AMP Robotics, Sarah Daschbach, talk about the future of recycling. Then, author Katherine Palmer Gordon talks about her new book, "This Place Is Who We Are: Stories of Indigenous Leadership, Resilience, and Connection to Homelands."…
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Lower Pinebrook residents report 4 car break-ins in one night, Utah checks 10,000 boats for "STD of the sea" over Independence Day weekend, General Manager of Mountain Regional Water District Andy Garland and Assistant General Manager Lisa Hoffman talk about the proposed expansion plans, bonding and upcoming public hearing, former Park City Council…
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George Selgin, author of “False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery,” analyzes the extent to which New Deal programs helped the country emerge from the Great Depression. Then, Connor Brown of Offset Bier talks about the new location for the local brewery. And, Roger Grindlesperger, CEO of Grind Goods, and Mark Espinosa from WalMart talk …
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Residents take Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and Public Information Officer Skylar Talbot provide an update on law enforcement issues, Heber City spokesperson Ryan Bunnell shares a preview of this week's city council meeting and other city updates and musician and founder Ryan…
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As the polar ice melts, biologist and paleontologist Neil Shubin explores the contents within and uncovers mysteries in his book, "Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future." Then, science journalist Olivia Campbell shares how four women physicists escaped Nazi Germany and made scientific history…
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Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, author, filmmaker and thought leader in intuition and inner wisdom, discusses her book, “InnSæi: The Icelandic Art of Intuition." She describes what it means to live intuitively in a fast, noisy world. Then, linguist Michael Erard, author of a new book called "Bye Bye I Love You," explores the many ways that we think about g…
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Naturalist and author Jeremy Mynott discusses his new book, "The Story of Nature," which explores humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world and asks whether we are its observers, managers or caretakers. Then, local Parkite and longtime arborist, Keith Clapier comes on the show to discuss what factors to consider when choosing a tree s…
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Michael Huerta, former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, discusses the many challenges currently facing the commercial aviation industry. Then, Mark Brown and Bari Nan Cohen Rothchild preview the upcoming Running of the Balls on Miner’s Day, September 1st.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy
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Animal behaviorist and physiologist Carly Anne York shows how unappreciated, overlooked, and simply curiosity-driven science has led to breakthroughs big and small. Then, Sai Krupa Das, a senior scientist in nutrition and aging at Tufts University, and Reyna Gobel, a nutritionist and science journalist, discuss precision medicine and nutrition and …
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In an ongoing series called "Resilient Youth," Bryce Baker, co-founder of Amico Health, addresses the impact of social media on youth mental health. Then, the new Autumn Bear Wellness Collective in Park City features health-forward practitioners who provide patients with a proactive, well-rounded health and healing journey.…
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Kahea Pacheco of the Women’s Earth Alliance discusses how the organization empowers women leaders on the frontlines of the climate crisis through people-first, regionally-led programs that promote environmental, social and economic justice. Then, Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and president of the Utah Sustainable Business Net…
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Jen Silver, owner of Roofing Utah, talks about roofing and a new product available to homeowners. Then, Brendan and Carly Coyle of Dendric Estates discuss the packaging of their first cider product, "Dry Cut." And, Shelby Stames, new owner of StretchLab in Redstone, highlights the products and services they offer.…
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Speaking expert and coach Bill McGowan offers helpful strategies that make anyone's remarks more engaging, effective and memorable. Then, Murray Carpenter, the author of a new book called "Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation & Makes Us Sick," explores whether Coca-Cola could be one of the reasons Americans are sick and the allege…
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Author Richard Simon, who went all-in to discover what would happen without his smartphone, for a whole year, shares his story of digital detox in his new book, "Unplug: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life." Then, researchers have found that most spring runoff heading to our reservoirs is actually several years old, indicating tha…
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The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Youth Engagement, Kate Ireland and Marie Taylor, a young extern leader, talk about the National Geographic Society externship program. Then, Ryan Elman Langendorf, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, speaks about the importance of sea otters and the health of kelp forests.…
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New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber talks about the fight between "Big Law" and the Trump Administration. Then, Bridget Read, author of “Little Bosses Everywhere,” takes a deep look into the murky business of multi-level marketing.By Kevin Kennedy, Roger Goldman
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Wisdom 2.0 founder Soren Gordhamer talks about bridging modern technology with ancient wisdom. He writes on the topic in his new book, "The Essential: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction." Then, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Safa Kassab highlights a new augmented reality device that's making total knee replacements more precise and ac…
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Kyle and Trevor Ritland share how they turned their father’s bedtime stories into an extensive investigation into Costa Rica’s golden toad after it was presumed extinct. They dive into a deeper story about ecological grief, overlooked local wisdom, and the possibility that hope still lingers in the cloud forest. Then, renowned writer and journalist…
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