Best KPCW | Listen Like a Local Podcasts (2025)

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The unexpected CEO: From cashier to billion-dollar leader 27:45

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From a teenage political prisoner in Iran to a billion-dollar CEO in America, Shirin Behzadi’s story defies every expectation. She shares "The Unexpected CEO," — a powerful look at resilience, leadership and turning adversity into opportunity.By Lynn Ware Peek, Mary Beth Maziarz

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Resilient Youth: Why we keep showing up for young people 24:28

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This month on Resilient Youth, we’re joined by Live Like Sam founder Ron Jackenthal for a look back at a year spent guiding young people toward confidence, resilience and their own unique power.By Lynn Ware Peek, Mary Beth Maziarz

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Local News Hour | December 17, 2025 48:10

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Holy Cross Ministries highlights its work ahead of International Migrants Day, Sundance announces 54 short films for final Utah festival, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers discusses local water topics including monitoring wastewater, Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy C…

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Local News Hour | December 16, 2025 49:54

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County closes 834-acre Ure Ranch purchase near Kamas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma, Wasatch County opens first phase …

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Insights on the neurobiology of communication 26:42

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From NASA and Accenture to founders pitching their next round, John Bates helps high‑stakes leaders turn ideas into messages people actually remember and act on. His approach is rooted in the “bio‑logical” realities of how human beings listen, decide and trust, making public speaking less about performance and more about genuine connection.…

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What to buy your favorite book lover this year 11:32

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Kathy Pederson and Mia Winter of Dolly's Bookstore share tips on some new books to consider as gifts this holiday season. She addresses a range of choices from books for kids to the latest in novels and interesting non-fiction.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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Gifts to make the outdoor enthusiasts happy this year 15:29

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Jack Wolzer of Jans shares thoughts on holiday gifts for those who love to take advantage of the range of outdoor adventures in this area. He discusses the latest trends in ski equipment and clothing. He also highlights what's new in ski accessories.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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Local News Hour | December 15, 2025 48:56

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Oakley, land trust ink Uinta foothills conservation agreement, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens shares holiday fire safety tips, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Lily Cozad, Kodiak senior partnerships manager share updates on youth sports programs and continuing their partnership of…

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Local News Hour | December 12, 2025 50:45

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council approves 5% Basin Rec tax increase, Park Silly Holiday Bazaar to feature local vendors, Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City, Mayor-Elect Ryan Dickey recap's the latest council meeting and USA Luge Direc…

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How hibernating animals can transform medicine 21:37

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Christopher Gregg explores the surprising genetic links between humans and hibernating animals, what these discoveries reveal about resilience and how this emerging science could transform medicine.By Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

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Seismology of the Sonoran giant cactus 28:02

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Geologist Jeff Moore explains how vibration analysis, usually used on natural arches and rock formations, is revealing the hidden biomechanics of the saguaro cactus.By Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

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Local News Hour | December 11, 2025 50:17

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park Silly Sunday Executive Director Kate McChesney shares details about the annual Park City winter holiday bazaar, Park City Singers Artistic Director Darla Cardwell and singer Mary Gootjes share details about this year's concerts Dec. 1…

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How not to die with Dr. Michael Greger 26:05

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Dr. Michael Greger shares the newest science from his updated bestseller "How Not to Die" — including the foods and habits most proven to prevent and even reverse chronic disease. He breaks down the simple, everyday choices that can add years to our lives and dramatically improve our long-term health.…

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Rewriting the Rules for CBD medicine 25:12

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New federal rules are changing the landscape for cannabinoid health products by tightening limits on THC in CBD. What happens when CBD is treated as true medicine? Dr. Priyanka Sharma, a chemical engineer and Co-CEO of Kazmira Therapeutics is leading innovation in high-purity, non-intoxicating cannabinoids. She breaks down what these changes mean f…

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Local News Hour | December 10, 2025 50:28

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah State Representative Mike Kohler talks about the special legislative session, Utah State Senator Nate Blouin a candidate running for the 1st District seat in congress provides a democrat's response to the special legislative session, Park City Interim City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Managers Heather Sned…

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Learning to love insects 20:23

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A new book by author and professor Beth Tobin sheds light on American artist, naturalist and specimen hunter, John Abbott. The book is titled, "Loving Insects" and it serves as a reminder of how Abbott's contributions shaped modern science.By Claire Wiley, Chris Cherniak

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Local birder guides us through the Christmas bird count 16:49

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Local birder Nate Brown walks us through this year’s local Christmas bird count.By Claire Wiley, Chris Cherniak

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Local News Hour | December 9, 2025 48:58

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting including plans to adopt a new budget, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan discusses their 20-year facilities master plan, Director of the Swiss handbells team Cari Knapp provides details on their seasonal h…

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A look at the interplay of money and art in England's first playhouse 29:59

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Author Daniel Swift takes us back to 16th century London with the story of the first playhouse in England, in his new book "The Dream Factory." It's a story about the interplay between money and art at the theater that featured the work of a young William Shakespeare.By Kevin Kennedy, Roger Goldman

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Beyond the ski lift: Park City day trips with a local pro 10:03

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Park City Day Trips turns “What should we do today?” into curated mountain adventures, from Olympic history and scenic chairlifts to hot springs, reservoirs and small‑town gems. Paralympic Athlete and Bobsled Pilot Dave Nicholls, founder of Park City Day Trips, speaks on sightseeing day-of activities where they handle the logistics so visitors can …

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Tax tips for year-end giving 13:00

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Estate Planning Attorney Kristal Bowman-Carter provides tips for tax effective strategies with respect to year-end charitable giving. She discusses donor advised funds and qualified charitable distributions. Then Sarah Ervin, KPCW's development director, discusses the importance of year-end giving to KPCW.…

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Local News Hour | December 8, 2025 48:17

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins has an update on winter sports, Ballet West Academy Park City Campus Principal Allison DeBona has details on the annual Nutcracker performances at the PC Eccles Theater, Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's …

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Local News Hour | December 5, 2025 50:21

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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, KPCW's Connor Thomas and Park City Mountain's Senior Manager of Communications John Kanaly join from the Sunrise Gondola at the Canyons for opening day, Park City History Museum's Dalton Gackle on ski resort opening day history, Rocky Mountain Power's Bianca Velasquez talks about how to recognize and deal with phone …

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Solving rooftop heat cable energy waste 25:29

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Powder Watts founders Thomas Clardy and Kai Kuck discuss how rooftop heat cables became one of the largest hidden sources of winter energy waste and why computer vision and automated control can turn a long-ignored system into a valuable tool for grid stability.By Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

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Why tech needs a human connection 27:21

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Author Alex Pentland discusses how modern technology often overlooks community, why shared stories drive human behavior and how AI can be redesigned to strengthen collective understanding instead of eroding it.By Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

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Local News Hour | December 4, 2025 49:36

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The latest Utah Avalanche Center Report, Heber City approves contract for next phase of downtown park transformation, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps the latest council meeting, Canyons Village parking garage coming mid-December after opening day, Leadership Park City Director Scott van Hartesvelt discusses the upcoming 2026 city to…

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Local News Hour | December 3, 2025 49:11

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Utah Avalanche Center Report, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Deer Valley President and COO Todd Bennett has a preview of this year's historic season and Park City Treble Makers Renee Hall and Jen Floor have details about this year's lineup of community holiday c…

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Decoding decades of wolf research 28:56

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From world-renowned wildlife biologist to award-winning writer, Diane Boyd has poured her four decade long work of studying wolves into a new book titled, "A Woman Among Wolves." The book recently received the National Outdoor Book Award and the High Plains International Book Award.By Claire Wiley

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The affect dams have on the environment, and what would happen if they were removed 25:19

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Environmental journalist, Tara Lohan has just released a new book titled, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life,” The book details the benefits of dam removal from river restoration to water quality improvement, which in turn has a multitude of affects, including the increase of fish populations that can feed people and restore…

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Local News Hour | December 2, 2025 49:41

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Utah Avalanche Center report, Foreign creditors proposing to sell bankrupt Wohali accused of ‘careless’ lending, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Executive Director of Holy Cross Ministries Emmie Gardner and Director of Development and Communications Andy Cier have details on Giving Tuesday, …

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Local News Hour | December 1, 2025 50:38

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Summit County Sheriff PIO Skyler Talbot has an update on our law enforcement during the holidays, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Tommy Eckfeldt and Hatch Haslock from Park City Ski and Snowboard join the show to discuss the start of the winter season.By Leslie Thatcher

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The wait to Chomp into donuts is over, Park City's newest bake shop is officially open 20:13

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Chomp Donuts' Rick Nemeroff and Jeff Mahin return to discuss their grand opening celebration and the bumpy road they took to get here.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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The edge of holistic wellness and biohacking your body 16:23

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Your Organic Edge sits at the crossroads of biohacking and soul work, offering guests a space to let go, reset, and genuinely heal.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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Go inside the real business of Christmas trees 16:28

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Marsha Gray of the Real Christmas Tree Board takes us into the big business of Christmas trees. She gives a sense of the breadth of the industry and how the trees are produced and distributed annually.By Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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Local News Hour | November 28, 2025 51:06

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Heber leaders narrowly support Station Seven redevelopment plans, Mayor-elect Ryan Dickey reflects on the campaign and takes a look ahead to what's next, University of Utah Business professor Alisa Wu discusses holiday spending trends and Black Friday, Park City MARC Recreation Division Manager Jessica Moran previews their December programs and the…

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Why speaking up matters more than ever 24:07

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Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Chloe Carmichael explores why so many people stay silent, how that silence affects our well-being and how her new book, "Can I Say That?," offers practical tools to communicate with confidence, clarity and compassion. If you’ve ever hesitated to share your true thoughts, this conversation is for you.…

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Local News Hour | November 26, 2025 48:08

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Measles cases at Wasatch High rise to 8, Park City School District urges MMR vaccination amid Wasatch County measles outbreak, Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and Rob Paul on Thanksgiving food drive, Republic Services' Ashlee Cawley on winter trash pickup, plans for new recycling bins in Summit County, Judge dismis…

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Postcards from the apocalypse 22:53

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Award-winning cartoonist Peter Kuper talks about his newest page turner "Wish We Weren’t Here, Postcards from the Apocalypse." In it, Kuper deploys bold figures, clever metaphors and some of the best drawings of his career to get his message across.By Claire Wiley, Chris Cherniak

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Shop local for a more sustainable holiday 10:26

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Kimberley Flores from FulFILLed Lifestyle Co. stops by to bring us her best shopping tips and tricks for a more sustainable holiday season.By Claire Wiley

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A brighter future for rechargeable batteries 13:53

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Tom Bishop, Founder and CEO of Paleblue Batteries shares the reason behind his new brand of rechargeable batteries and the impact each of us can make when we rely less on single use batteries.By Claire Wiley

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How small changes can create a big impact 14:13

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People tend to do better when they know better. That is why sustainability expert, Lizzie Horvitz created Finch, an online platform that shares a wealth of knowledge on how to have a more sustainable life.By Claire Wiley

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Local News Hour | November 25, 2025 48:29

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Developer suggests housing changes and new zone for Cline Dahle, Salt Lake City International Airport Director of Communication and Marketing Nancy Volmer talks about holiday travel and any lingering federal shutdown effects, Salt Lake City 2034 committee unveils new name and logo for Olympic Games, Avalanche Awareness Manager Liam McDonald and Exe…

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From Mesopotamia to Silicon Valley: The epic saga of money 33:49

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Economist David McWilliams reveals how money isn’t just coins or code — it’s the story of human ambition, trust and turmoil. From ancient clay tablets to the world of digital currency, McWilliams charts the wild journey of wealth, power and promise over centuries. Expect tales of bold inventors, clever fraudsters and surprising connections between …

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No waiting rooms, just wagging tails: The mobile vet revolution 17:00

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Mountain Town Veterinary Services is reimagining pet care for Wasatch and Summit County by making house calls cool again. They deliver ten years of clinical know-how and a hometown touch directly to your doorstep. Relax, your furry friends are in the best hands, right from home.By Kevin Kennedy, Roger Goldman

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Local News Hour | November 24, 2025 48:33

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Park City mayor race results will be made official Monday, Local runner Keira D'Amato explains the benefits of training in Park City, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the latest tourism trends, Western National Parks Association President and CEO Marie Buck explains the organization's role in supporting national parks duri…

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Local News Hour | November 21, 2025 49:42

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Park City School District to add program for students with autism, Wasatch Community Foundation Board Chair Si Hutt and Vice Chair Kathy Carr discuss the foundation's 25-year history, Summit County approves conservation easements on Ure Ranch, Mallory Bateman from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute discusses Utah's population projections, Heber Va…

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How wind has shaped our past and what its future means for us 26:29

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Acclaimed author Simon Winchester discusses “The Breath of the Gods,” his sweeping new book on the power, mystery and history of wind, and how it continues to shape civilization, climate and conflict.By Scott Greenberg, Lynn Ware Peek

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How physics and engineering shape modern mission planning 24:56

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Monterey Technologies’ Todd Cloutier and Tom Sharkey explain how human-centered design and human engineering shape everything from submarines to software, ensuring complex systems help people make better, safer decisions rather than overwhelm them.By Lynn Ware Peek

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Local News Hour | November 20, 2025 47:52

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Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Nick Hill recap district-related issues and Park City Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder previews the CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market.…

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Experts share turkey tips and perfect Thanksgiving wines (Part 1) 28:08

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Turkey tips, deep-fry safety and the perfect Thanksgiving wines — Chef Joe Saladyga and wine expert Kirsten Fox get you holiday-ready. From brining basics to the bottles that make the meal, we’ve got your feast covered.By Mary Beth Maziarz, Lynn Ware Peek

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