KZMU Public Affairs: Recent Episodes
KZMU Public Affairs
KZMU is a grassroots community radio station broadcasting from the heart of Moab, Utah. Our public affairs programming strives to inform, engage, entertain and connect the communities of Southeastern Utah and beyond. Current shows include This Week in Moab, Radio Book Club, Great Wide Open, Art Talks, and The History Hour.
On this edition of This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks with Lauren Heson, Executive Director of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition. Then, Williams-Dunton revisits a public hearing in Blanding in 2016 where then Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel spoke and listened to attendees about the creation of the Bears Ears National Monument.
On this week's Regional Roundup, we'll hear about some of the fires burning in the region, we'll hear from evacuees from the Aspen Acres fire, we pay a visit to the incident command post for the Gold Mountain Fire in Western Colorado to hear what it takes to support the hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze, and we'll hear about the ecological impact of the Ferris Fire in southwest Colorado. Then, we hear about concerns over efforts to open up the Roan Plateau to oil and gas drilling, and we visit a boxing class for people living with Parkinson's. We round out the show with a visit to Wyoming, where a new nonprofit hopes to provide afterhours emergency veterinarian care for local pets.A report on the monsoons which are forecast for the region later in July. (RMCR)A report on the Renaissance Weekend gathering at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grant Teton, Wyoming. (KHOL)A report on evacuees from the Aspen Acres Fire. (KLZR)A feature on the Gold Mountain Fire Incident Command Post. (KVNF)A feature on the ecological impacts of the Ferris Fire in southwest Colorado. (KSJD)A feature on the Roan Plateau and opposition to proposals to open it to drilling. (KDNK) A feature on a boxing class for people living with Parkinson's. (RMCR)A feature on a new nonprofit in Jackson, Wyoming, to offer afterhours emergency veterinarian care to local pets. (KHOL)
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we hear breaking news of the White House press event for the signing of the Executive Orders gutting Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, and get response from Scott Braden of SUWA. Additionally, we get updates on the fire from Karl Hunt, PIO for the crew fighting the Babylon Fire in Bears Ears, as well as insights into restoration from Kara Dohrenwend of Rim to Rim Restoration.
On this episode, Jessie from Grand County Public Library, and Nat and David from Back of Beyond Books are joined by special guest Amelia to discuss this summer’s blockbuster novel and share thoughts on other various books we’ve been reading. Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeFierce Country by Heather Hansman (publication date 7/14/2026)The Python’s Kiss: Stories by Louise ErdrichThe Windup Girl by Paolo BacigalupiThe Water Knife by Paolo BacigalupiNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroThe Typing Lady and Other Fictions by Ruth OzekiHomage to Catalonia by George OrwellWakara’s America by Max Perry MuellerBlue Hour by Paula HawkinsWhidbey by T. Kira MaddenExit Party by Emily St. John Mandel (publication date 9/15/2026)
Where The Hell am I: A Cataract Canyon Story, produced by Cody Perry of Rig To Flip Productions to be debuted this week, April 24th at the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River.
In this episode of This Week In Moab, it's all about the ancestors, dragonflies, a new lecture series in Castle Valley and Moab's monthly Death Cafe. Host Christy Williams speaks with Brooke Williams about his upcoming presentation on the enduring wonder of the Dragonfly, and about reenchantment through the manifold lens of this ancient species. They are said to be messengers from an ancestor, which led into our next topic. A monthly Death Cafe is planned as a free monthly informal gathering on the last thursdays of every month. Grand County hopsice workers, LCSW Terry Galen and Hospice Nurse Rachel Bloxham join Christy in the KZMU studios to discuss the crucial things we tend to put off talking or even thinking about when it comes to end of life, loss, and some of the resources there for us all here in Moab.
On this May 18th edition of This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks to Gary Argyle about the Grassroots Shakespeare Company and their Moab performance on May 24th.
This episode of Codd’s World featured an interview with representatives from theMoab Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Jolene Stone and Cora Phillips,Executive Director, joined Codd’s World to discuss several of their May events.
On this edition of Codd’s World, host Richard Codd interviewed Moab artist ChrissyNoel Kinslow who was recently selected as the 2026 Artist in the Park for theSoutheast Utah Group of National Parks and Monuments. Codd also played aprerecorded interview with Forrest Richardson, Principal of Forrest Richardson GolfCourse Architects.
On this edition of This Week in Moab, Jon Kovash interviews Krista Wilson , who explains the rodeo, Rory Tyler reads his cowboy poem JURASSIC RODEO, and Bradia Holmes, interpreter for the multicultural Center, reads a description in Spanish of the Low Rider exhibit.
On this week in Moab we interview Kayla Atcitty, Seekhaven’s new Indigenous Community Coordinator, about services and programs designed to meet the needs of Indigenous folks in Emery, Grand and San Juan County, UT and then This Week in Moab goes out into the field to the Moab Arts (the MARC) to bask among the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit called Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, which will be in Moab from it’s grand opening night June 8th through August 7th, in partnership with the Smithsonian and Utah Humanities.
In this episode, your hosts Jessie of Grand County Public Library and David and Julia from Back of Beyond Books chat about what they’ve been reading and what’s been flying off the library and bookstore shelves. · Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke· Theo of Golden by Allen Levi· Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See· The Correspondent by Virginia Evans· Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe· All Fours by Miranda July· Eager: The Surprising, Secret Lives of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb· The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 6 by Beth Brower· Wolvers by Taylor Brown· Go Gentle by Maria Semple· Whistler by Ann Patchett· Land by Maggie O’Farrell· The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
On this episode we hear from the https://www.utahwildlifefederation.org/aboutUtah Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Director about how to make the most of a low snowpack year in our region. Then a diverse coalition of groups shares their concerns about impacts of the uranium mining industry in SE Utah, guests from www.greenaction.org; www.protectwhitemesa.org; www.uraniumwatch.org; bidiiroots@gmail.com
On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk with Sophia Fisher and Gavin Belfry of Rim to Rim Restoration (revegetation.org) about their work and forthcoming open house events at their Mayberry Native Plant Propagation Center on UT Hwy 128 coming up April 25th. Then Megan Fesler of Community Rebuilds (communityrebuilds.org) discusses the organization’s Restore Pop-Up Yard Sale Extravaganza in Moab April 18th. Finally Maggie McGuire, Editor-in-Chief of the Moab Sun News discusses their four part Civic Sun training series (moabsunnews.com/civics). Celia Alario hosts.
The April edition of Codd’s World focused on the issue of affordable housing availability in Moaband Grand County. Codd invited local experts and elected officials to come on the show anddiscuss what’s being done in our community to get more housing for lower- and middle-incomeindividuals and families. Guests included Johanna Blanco, Associate Planner for the City of Moab and Chair of the Moab Housing Task Force, Brian Martinez, Grand County Commissioner, and Kaitlin Myers,Member, Moab City Council. The roundtable discussion covered topics related to theavailability of affordable housing.
In this episode, your hosts Jessie of Grand County Public Library and Olivia and Julia from Back of Beyond Books find themselves discussing books on nomads, ramblers, climbers and dreamers. Plus, some exciting, not-yet-published titles to look forward to. Fever Dream by Samantha SchweblinHomesick Nomad: Settling into an Untethered Life by Brianna MadiaAmerican Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac FitzgeraldCrux by Gabriel TallentMy Absolute Darling by Gabriel TallentEventually a Sequoia: Stories of Art, Adventure and the Wisdom of Giants by Jeremy CollinsWalking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time by Andrew ForsthoefelThe Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel
On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk with Sophia Fisher and Gavin Belfry of Rim to Rim Restoration (revegetation.org) about their work and forthcoming open house events at their Mayberry Native Plant Propagation Center on UT Hwy 128 coming up April 25th. Then Megan Fesler of Community Rebuilds (communityrebuilds.org) discusses the organization’s Restore Pop-Up Yard Sale Extravaganza in Moab April 18th. Finally Maggie McGuire, Editor-in-Chief of the Moab Sun News discusses their four part Civic Sun training series (moabsunnews.com/civics). Celia Alario hosts
Join us for the March edition of Juniper Hour as we sit down with Tyson, a new member of our local community who is working with a nonprofit focused on native plants and regional flora. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of documenting local plant species and how community members can get involved in learning more about the landscape around them.Tyson shares his interests in the work he is doing with the nonprofit and his passion for learning about local plant species. We also discuss recent workshops and a few field trips where participants explored the outdoors while contributing observations through iNaturalist.Tune in for a discussion about plants, community science, and ways to connect with the land through observation and learning.
This episode of Codd’s World featured an interview earlier in the day on March 2, 2026with Moab City Director of Community Development, Mr. Cory Shurtleff. Shurtleff hasbeen the lead planner for the city since 2022. Following the interview with Shurtleff,Codd played “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland as a salute to the new season.Codd began the interview by asking Cory about what the big planning issues that Moabwould be addressing during 2026. Shurtleff said the City Council held a retreat inJanuary to look at key topics such as updating the master plan and zoning ordinance,annexation considerations, flood control, affordable housing, and overnight housingdemand. He said the City was due to update its zoning code to reflect changingpressures for new land uses for housing and commercial development. Shurtleff addedthe new master plan wouldn’t be done for a year or two. In the interim, the planningdepartment is examining its application process, fee-schedule, and review proceduresto help projects advance in a timely manner. The interview lasted about 30 minutes.
On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with Valerie Jackson of the SE Utah Health Department about programs available in the listening area. We also meet RN Jessie Walsh and Dr. Angela Alexander, cofounders of Elevated Health Moab (https://www.elevatedhealthmoab.com/) to learn about the field of Lifestyle Medicine and social determinants of health. Finally, Steve Evers of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands shares news of their upcoming fundraiser ‘Pints for Parks’ Sunday March 15th 2026 in Moab. (https://foacp.org/)
On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with Valerie Jackson of the SE Utah Health Department about programs available in the listening area. We also meet RN Jessie Walsh and Dr. Angela Alexander, cofounders of Elevated Health Moab (https://www.elevatedhealthmoab.com/) to learn about the field of Lifestyle Medicine and social determinants of health. Finally, Steve Evers of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands shares news of their upcoming fundraiser ‘Pints for Parks’ Sunday March 15th 2026 in Moab. (https://foacp.org/)
On this installment of Radio Book Club, hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library and Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books discuss what they've been reading, including an epic space opera (sci-fi), self-published historical fiction that's actually good (there's your hi-fi) and some choice texts on Mayan and Mesopotamian history. Plus, the latest from Castle Valley author Terry Tempest Williams, and more.Titles we discussed:The Glorians by Terry Tempest WilliamsThe Maya by Michael D. CoeThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth BrowerThe Four Heavens: A New History of the Ancient Maya by David StuartSlow Gods by Claire NorthBetween Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History by Moudhy Al-RashidLink to list of books discussed in library catalog
This month on Juniper Hour, we begin with a pre recorded interview featuring Emmanuel Santa-Martinez, professor at Salt Lake Community College. Emmanuel recently traveled to Moab to present at Science Moab’s Science on Tap, where he shared his knowledge about bees and pollinators in the Southwest. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of pollinators in desert ecosystems, community science, and their broader environmental impact. We also touch briefly on the recent Super Bowl, exploring cultural perspectives, representation, symbolism, and what the event meant within broader community conversations.Next, we sit down with Val Calloway from Grand County School District, who leads the Beacon High School after-school clubs. Val shares updates on what’s been happening in the Beacon program, her experiences working with students, and some exciting upcoming activities.We close with an update from the Native American After School Club. Ricky Begay, after-school club lead, shares what students have been working on and highlights preparations for graduation. Eagle feathers are being prepared for graduating Indigenous students, honoring their accomplishments and celebrating the pride, strength, and cultural representation they carry into this next chapter.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation connecting science, culture, education, and community here in Southeast Utah.Cell: (505)675-5810Moab UT, 84532
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we talk with Jeremy Lynch of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance about volunteer stewardship opportunities coming up, Anna Sprout of the new nonprofit Steward Moab shares news of their Valentine’s Day kick off event, Dr. Lyla June Johnston shares Indigenous insights and members of the local dance band Sun Flood prepares to record their first studio album with a send off concert in Moab.
Summary - In this all Back of Beyond Books edition of Radio Book Club, hosts David Everitt, Olivia Stacey, and Nat Smith perused the latest best-sellers and dug into the books they've been enjoying recently. Coming-of-age novels took center stage, with a variety of books that capture the multifaceted experience of adolescence, be it disgusting and horrifying or magical and epic. A couple of highly recommended short story collections and a peek into possible dystopian futures rounded out the discussion.Books we reviewed - Half His Age by Jennette McCurdyChlorine by Jade SongTom's Crossing by Mark DanielewskiThe Future of Truth by Werner HerzogBrawler by Lauren Groff American War by Omar El Akkad Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
On this episode Celia Alario talks with Mike Popejoy, the Land Conservation Director of Grand Canyon Trust about a new agreement signed in January 2026 between the Utah Governor and the United States Forest Service, which gives the state more control over the management and oversight of USFS lands in Utah. Then This Week in Moab Host Christy Williams shares insights from her trip to Mexico, and we hear clips from the late Martin Luther King Jr. on this celebration day of his life.
On this week’s episode of Juniper Hour, we visit with the Director of Collections at the Moab Museum to learn more about an upcoming behind-the-scenes experience — a special tour and workshop exploring the museum’s storage facilities. We talk about the process of collections care, how items are organized and preserved, and the important stories held in artifacts that aren’t currently on display.Later in the show, we speak with Deena Executive Director of 100 Years of Silence, to share updates on the exhibit now on display at the Moab Museum through April. Deena discusses the Indigenous perspective and the importance of Indigenous involvement in the exhibit’s presentation and storytelling.We also share a few community updates, including highlights from the Native American Club, where students are cooking their way through a cookbook featuring Indigenous-inspired recipes and meals. And to close out the hour, the USU 4-H Community Coordinator joins us with upcoming updates, events, and summer sign-ups for youth and families.Tune in for community stories, culture, and local connections — right here on Juniper Hour.
Cozy up with Jessic and Lily as we talk Waste Navidad. We dive into the not-so-merry side of the holidays: waste. From food waste to $11 billion dollars of packaging material, we explore how holiday habits contribute to excess. Along the way, we’ll share some creative, fun and even nutritious ideas to help reduce waste, rethink traditions, and make the season a little more sustainable but still 100% festive.
December Codd’s World was a mix of guests, holiday music, and a bit from radio archives in 1947 by the comedy team, Burns and Allen, about shopping for the perfect gift. Guests included:Andy Bathemess from Wabi Sabi and Isobel Lindsay from Grand County 4-H. Ella Fiztgerald’s musical portion was deleted after airing.Andy Bathemess (3:15) came on the show to discuss the Wabi Sabi Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner which was held at the Grand Center on Thanksgiving Day. Andy, a member of the Wabi Sabi Board of Directors, said over 900 meals were served at the dinner! He noted over 700 guests had dinner at the Center. Almost 100 volunteers helped set up, cook, serve, and cleanup following the dinner! Wabi Sabi along with several corporate sponsors provide the dinner free to all attendees. The dinner has become a celebrated tradition in Moab.Isobel Lindsay (9:23) joined the show to talk about Grand County 4-H and its upcoming holiday event, Posada. Posada’s roots are Hispanic; it is primarily observed in Mexico and other countries. Ms. Lindsay said the event, which runs for nine nights, commemorates Mary and Joseph’s nine-day journey to Bethlehem. Codd and Lindsay also discussed the benefits of 4-H in Grand County and talked about ways to get more people involved in the program.Burns and Allen Radio Show (24:25)The final segment of Codd’s World featured a rebroadcast from the Burns and Allen from December 1947. Burns and Allen were two of the most popular characters on the radio beginning in 1934. They worked together in vaudeville, film, radio, and television for over 40 years! In the spirit of the season, Codd played a clip titled “Gracie’s Last Minute Christmas Gift” which aired on December 18, 1947. The show follows George as he tries to decipher Gracie’s hints regarding the gift she wants Geroge to get her for Christmas. Nothing goes easily for George as he scrambles around New York City trying to figure out just what he’s supposed to buy for Gracie!
On this episode of This Week in Moab (and Bluff!) we speak with Daniel McNeil and Laura-Lee Green about the Grand Area Mentoring program for Grand County Utah youth (https://grandmentoring.org/) about the program, and upcoming orientations for potential new members. We also learn about the upcoming 27th annual Bluff Balloon Festival coming up in Bluff UT January 16-18th (https://bluffutah.org/bluffballoonfestival/) with Diana Davidson and Steve Simpson. And the Bears Ears Partnership’s Visit With Respect program is celebrating its 10th year, we talk with Semira Crank who directs the program about the celebrations ahead, and opportunities to become a program Ambassador. (www.visitwithrespect.org)
Jessie from Grand County Public Library is joined by Nat and Olivia from Back of Beyond Books to share the best of what they've been reading, and discuss Moab's hottest titles in 2025. Books we reviewed:The Orchard by Peter HellerThe Red Garden by Alice HoffmanTrain Dreams by Denis JohnsonThe Bread of Angels by Patti SmithWinter Stories by Ingvild H. RishoiThe Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley RobinsonBetween Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History by Moudhi Al-Rashid
Your hosts Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library discuss what they've been reading, and a few of the books that made the biggest impressions this year.The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesIs a River Alive? By Robert McFarlaneThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower Vol. 1 - 8,My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrick BackmanRaising Hare by Chloe Dalton1177 B.C. by Eric ClineAfter 1177 B.C.by Eric ClineSparrow by James Hynes. Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo AnayaSPQR Mary Beard The Maidens by Alex MichaelidesThe Good Liar by Denise MinaHeart the Lover Lily King (also Euphoria) The American Revolution by Ken Burns Link to books in library catalog
For the first part of the Juniper Hour, we speak with Jesse from the Grand County Library about upcoming Native American Heritage Month events and the importance of working respectfully with Indigenous communities.Next, we interview Taylor from Seek Haven, who shares details about their partnered events with the Grand County Library, including a Native American Heritage Month trivia game, prizes, and additional insights on engaging with Indigenous communities.We are then joined by special guest Sandra Billies from the Moab community, who reflects on the Veterans Day butchering of a churro sheep and the cultural teachings shared between elders and younger generations, highlighting kinship and cultural significance.To close the hour, we interview Adam from Desert Soul Villas in the Spanish Valley area, who discusses affordable housing opportunities for Moab’s workforce.
On this episode we speak to Andrea Rodgers, Deputy Director of U.S. Strategy for Our Children’s Trust, and Utah Plaintiff Natalie Roberts about their climate lawsuit on behalf of the futures of Utah’s youth; and then we are joined by Steve Bloch, Legal Director of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and Cory MacNulty, Campaign Director for the Southwest Region of the National Parks Conservation Association about plans to open up areas around the Mighty Five National Parks to coal mining.
Conversations this week included Malcom Campbell-Taylor via MVMC sharing about this year’s Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and fundraiser; Alyssa Sherman from Grand County School District’s Student Career and Success Center sharing about their program’s growth and recent changes and Julie Nieman sharing about next week’s trunk or treat event!
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we discuss the November 14-15 2025 Bluff Dark Sky Festival (and International Dark Sky Community designation) with Sarah Burak, Education Director of the Bears Ears Partnership and Diana Davidson with the Business Owners of Bluff. Then Malcom Campbell Taylor of the Moab Valley Multicultural Center shares details about their food pantry and efforts to help those facing food insecurity in our listening area.
This episode of Codd’s World features three guests. Dan Lamont, Director of the Moab Celtic Festival: Scots on the Rocks, Dave Wardell, from Kilberry Bagpipes, and Maggie McGuire, Editor/ Publisher of the Moab Sun. This show took place during the Fall Radiothon for KZMU. Dan Lamont was the first guest. He discussed the history of the Scots on the Rocks/ Moab Celtic Festival and what was lined up for the 2025 event. The festival is scheduled for October 17-19, 2025 at the City Ballfields on Center Street in Moab. Lamont noted that there would be a Tattoo of Bagpipe Bands attending the festival, athletic events, Clan tents, food and various clothing and souvenir booths. The Tattoo is an event where each bagpipe band marches on the field and plays a few songs for the gathered audience.Lamont said this is the 9th year for the festival. He also noted that the festival has grown in recent years, and they hoped to continue the event in Moab for years to come.In an interview recorded in July 2025, Dave Wardell from Kilberry Bagpipe makers from Edinburgh, Scotland, discussed the history of the bagpipes and how they are made. Dave was a master bagpipe player with national awards for his playing, who was now making bagpipes for one of the premier bagpipe makers in the United Kingdom.Dave discussed the materials used in the construction of the instrument and how they have changed over the centuries. Most bagpipes today are made with rubber air bladders that produce the air that goes through the drones that create the unique sound of the pipes. Bagpipes can be traced back to the early 15th century in Scotland. It is believed that a type of bagpipe has been around for a few thousand years.Mr. Wardell said it takes about two full days to complete a bagpipe. They cost around 1,000 pounds ($1,250 US) for a basic instrument and run well into thousands of dollars for fancier instruments with extensive decorations and more expensive materials. He also noted that the demand for bagpipes has grown significantly around the world over the past several decades. Interestingly, there is increased demand for bagpipes made with leather air bladders!Since “Codd’s World!” was during Radiothon, Maggie McGuire, Owner and Publisher of the Moab Sun News, joined the show to talk about the importance of local public radio and local newspapers.
Resource Center in Moab.Next up was (33:27) Mr. Liam O’Hare who is the drummer for the Scotland based Oasis tribute band, “Definitely Oasis.” O’Hare has been with the band for about 7 years. They play gigs throughout Scotland and the UK as well Europe. Liam talks about the popularity of tribute bans in general and their role in presenting live music at affordable prices. He also discussed how busy they are now that Oasis is touring again.“Definitely Oasis” is one of about 37 Oasis cover bands in the UK. “DO” is considered by fans to be one of the best tribute bands in Scotland. O’Hare said he loves playing before the bigger crowds they are experiencing but the constant travel is tough to adapt to. O’Hare also teaches drumming to students ranging in age from 7 to 77!
In this episode, we open with a lively conversation featuring Tia Wood, a talented songwriter and Indigenous musician who shares her cultural insights and heartfelt perspectives on MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives). Together, we reflect on the deeper meaning behind this movement and the power of awareness in creating change.I also share highlights from Moab’s Indigenous Peoples Day on October 13 — including a webinar I presented for Utah State organizations on working with Indigenous youth, and a local fundraiser supporting Native American students, where the Mayor of Moab read the official Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation.We continue with updates from Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated at the middle school with host Jeremy Spaulding, and from the HMK Elementary Student Club, where students created moccasin ornaments and Christmas gifts for their Indigenous families.We wrap up with the Cultural Fires event, featuring a drum-making workshop with Jacob Crane, traditional dancing, and cultural exchange — a beautiful close to a season of celebration, learning, and connection.Stay tuned until the end for a few upcoming community events you won’t want to miss!
Stitch Please! The Scary Truth about Fast FashionThis month on Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily unravel the horrifying secrets behind fast fashion—just in time for Halloween. From polyester costumes that outlive your great-grandkids to the gory truth about water waste and textile pollution, it's a fright-fest of facts you won’t find on a clothing tag.With costume hacks, DIY mending groups, and maybe some ideas on what to do when you feel like you have nothing to wear, this episode is sew worth it.
Your hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library, Nat Smith and David Everett from Back of Beyond Books take you on a whirlwind tour of what they've been reading: the good, the great and the ghastly. Plus, a chat with special guest author Michael Engelhard.The Good and the Great:Kingdom of Ice by Hampton SidesInto the Hush: Poems by Arthur SzeVera, or Faith by Gary ShteyngartMargo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeThe Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby WilkensonThe Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman A Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldA Solitude of Wolverines by Alice HendersonNo Place Like Nome by Michael EngelhardDidn't Love:Katabasis by R.F. KuangThe Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson (pub. Oct. 28) Light on Bone: A Georgia O'Keeffe Mystery by Kathryn LaskyRadio Book Club mentions in Library Catalog
On this episode of This Week in Moab we hear from Annie Watts about the work of Our Village Community Center, the beneficiary of this year’s Soup Bowl Fundraiser, taking place in Moab on Saturday November 8th in Moab at the MARC. Samantha Derbyshire, the lead organizer of Soup Bowl this year shares about the event and the efforts of CLAM (Clay Artisans of Moab) which works throughout the year to prepare for the event. In the second half of the show we speak to Zanna Stutz, Program Manager at Glen Canyon Institute, Dr. Brenda Bowen from the University of Utah’s Geology and Geophysics program and Mike DeHoff, Principle Investigator of the Returning Rapids Project about Glen Canyon, the Colorado River and their upcoming symposium in Moab at Star Hall November 13th: Rivers of Change: Reckoning with the Impacts of Glen Canyon Dam through Science, Art and Advocacy.
In this episode, Jessica and Lily dive into what really stays behind in Moab when the tourists leave — the money and the trash! From takeout to the dirty truth about handling #2 in the backcountry, they explore how seasonal crowds impact the local waste stream and who’s left holding the (trash) bag. Tune in for a wild ride through the messy side of paradise, complete with animal analogies and simple ways we can all be better tourists when visiting somebody else’s town.
Wildbloom Fermentation – I sat down with Cody and Lisa, the local owners, to talk about their recent move to 550 North Main Street in Moab. They shared their vision for the future, including bringing kombucha on tap into the community, along with the story of how they started and grew their business.Multicultural Center of Moab – I interviewed Bradia Holmes, Education Coordinator, who spoke about the Center’s programs, their plans for the future, and the impact they’ve had over the last few years. Bradia also shared a personal note on why she came to Moab and why she continues to call it home. Contact: bradiah@moabmc.org Website: moab.orgClay Artisans of Moab – I wrapped up with Abi Taylor, Organizer and Volunteer, who discussed their upcoming fundraiser and the work the group is doing to support local artists and community creativity.If you’d like more information on these programs or interviews, feel free to call me at 505-675-5810 or email me at outsidermoab@gmail.com.Thank you for tuning in and supporting Juniper Hour!
On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk to Alexandra Gabrielle from the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Park about their upcoming events in support of public lands, meet James Beard Award winning chef and New York Times Best Seller cookbook author Kenji Lopez-Alt to learn about ‘Tasting Notes’ and his journey with the Moab Music Festival, and explore about opportunities to help with bat research and observation in the wild with the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources Southeastern Regional Outreach Manager Brandon Behling.
This week we invited Daniel McNeil and Jean from Grand Area Mentoring to join us for a conversation about mentoring in Grand County Schools, the ongoing local needs for mentors and the programs impressive impacts. We then spoke with Tessa Lark new Artistic Director For Moab Music Festival about the year’s wide array of artists, styles and opportunities, and the ongoing support for Moab’s community.
Episode 2 Special Guest: Jon GahahateJon Gahahate, a member of the Laguna and Zuni 'Pueblo' peoples is a historian and educator associated with the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. We get into a deep discussion about 'Pueblo' history by diving deep into the science behind artifacts. We will also learn about culture, traditions and what the 'Pueblo' people have overcome from the archeological past to where they are today.
Hour Description: A check in with Carrie Schwartz ED of Science Moab, sharing information of what they have been up to for the last year and the work they do in data collection. Sharing topics like Heat Monitoring here in Moab and their school to science program. Carrie shares their journey here to Moab and how she got into her role.For more information reach out to Carrie or her staff at info@sciencemoab.org or (435) 610-1280
Episode 5: The Trashy Time Machine. Hop in the Trashy Time Machine with Jessica and Lily as they dig through history’s garbage! From ancient trash heaps to today’s landfills, discover the surprising stories our waste tells about us. Along the way, you’ll pick up fun facts, weird history tidbits, and simple ways to cut down on plastic in your own life.
On this episode of This Week in Moab, Moab Arts staff Kelley McInerney and Christine Wightman share the program for the upcoming Redrock Arts Festival, coming to Moab Thursday September 26th through Sunday September 28th, 2025. This year’s theme is: Our Collective Timeline is a series of events and experiences that connect our cultural, societal and historical moments together.What are the impacts on human evolution, on culture, and on society? How does your life intersect with the events and experiences of human history? More at: https://www.redrockartsfestival.com/ Then we hear 'Sounds of Green River or Sonidos de Green River', an in-depth journey featuring insights from Green River locals of all ages. The piece was made by Molly Marcello in collaboration with Green River high school students and arts nonprofit Epicenter. It pairs with a local recipe book called Come Home to Green River: Recipes for Eating and Living. You can find that at ruralandproud.org
lastly we spoke with Holly Harris new principal of the Helen M. Knight Elementary School.
Episode 1 Special Guest: Jon GahahateJon Gahahate, a member of the Laguna and Zuni 'Pueblo' peoples is a historian and educator associated with the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. We get into a deep discussion about 'Pueblo' history by diving deep into the science behind artifacts. We will also learn about culture, traditions and what the 'Pueblo' people have overcome from the archeological past to where they are today.
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure: In this episode, Lily gets the real scoop from Moab’s trash crew on the good, the weird, and the downright unbelievable things they’ve found tossed out. From cold hard cash to cold hard murder weapons, hear firsthand stories from the folks who see it all. Plus, learn how we can keep usable items out of the landfill and redirect them to benefit our community.
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we meet political consultants Gabi Finlayson and Jack Morgan of Elevate Strategies, (https://www.elevatecampaignstrategies.com/) whose explainer videos on tiktok and instagram (@elevate_utah on IG) are providing a new level of political education and inspiring an increase in multigenerational engagement in Utah politics. We discuss their work to recruit and run candidates, foster more competitive races, and the possibility of Utah becoming a swing state. We also get details on Canyon Country Community Action Network’s event in Moab to honor the legacy of Rep. John Lewis.
Radio Book Club: July 7th, 2025Climate Fiction and Time Travel with a side of Literary Romance - and more!The Deluge - Stephen MarkleyThe Ministry of Time - Kalaine BradleyTerrestrial History - Joe Mungo Reed Possession - AS ByattThe Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye - AS ByattLight on Bone: Georgia O’Keeffe mystery series book 1 - Kathryn Lasky Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil- VE Schwab King of Ashes - S.A. Cosby Nine Miracles - Brody YoungBarbara’s Desert Cafe - Kevin T JonesSo Far Gone - Jess WalterHalf Broke Horses - Jeannette Walls Dead Run - Dan SchultzVegas: A Memoir of a Dark Season - John Gregory DunneBooks mentioned on Radio Book Club
Today on This Week In Moab, host Nath Kapoor talks to Rachel Wootton from the Moab Charter School about upcoming changes to their education system that are taking place this year. We also hear from Johanna Blanco from the City of Moab's planning and zoning department about the 2025 Moab Area Housing Survey that's out now. And we finish up with a quick overview on what's happening at the Grand County Fair this weekend. - Show Notes - - Moab Area Housing Survey https://maclt.notion.site/1f171dc2638481bda0b5fe4b735d5562
Wired for Trouble: In this episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily dive into the shocking world of electronic waste - what it is, why it's dangerous, and how one improperly tossed lithium-ion battery sparked a fire in a transfer truck. From gadget graveyards to battery bombs, they'll unpack how to safely dispose of your e-waste and protect people, property, and the planet.
Codd's World June 2, 2025Today's show features guests from Ephemeral Magazine and the Wellness Collective.First up is Megan Vickery (2:15). She is one of three editors for Ephemeral Magazine which launched its second edition this Spring. Ephemeral alters the theme of each edition to ensure it captures some of the magical moments that occur in the desert landscape of Moab and Grand County. Vickery shares her thoughts on how the magazine came into existence and what they hope to achieve with the publication. Vickery said they encourage artists to be creative with their submissions which can be poetry, art, free form writing, and other formats.Vickery, who is also a co-director of the Moab Museum, also discusses the second part of the U-92 exhibit at the Museum which is opening in July 2025 (18:00). The exhibit examines how living with uranium impacts our lives. The exhibit focuses on the environmental and health impacts of uranium upon the lives of those exposed to it. The exhibit also discusses the future of uranium mining in Utah which is experiencing a resurgence in the United States.Also appearing on the show is Breann Davis, Executive Director of the Moab Wellness Collective (22:10). Davis started the Collective two years ago The Collective's primary focus is on mental health. They offer a wide variety of classes and programs intended to help individuals with substance use disorders and related issues overcome their dependency. The Collective partners with other organizations in Moab such as The Moab Hospital's new Regional Recovery Center and USARA. The Wellness Collective has several Facilitators on staff who provide various kinds of yoga classes, healthy eating and nutrition awareness activities, music, art, and other activities to help improve the mental health of many individuals in our community. Thomas, a facilitator with the Collective plays the handpan, a type of drum that sounds similar to a steel drum. He demonstrates its soothing sound and discusses how it is used in conjunction with ear acupuncture to reduce cravings for drugs or alcohol.
Interview with local organizer of the Canyon Country Community Action Network, Heather Daigle. We sit down with Heather and have a conversation about no kings day and share what it all means, with side conversations of future works and planning in the community, Sharing both perspectives on taking to action in Communities. Contact information: Heather Daigle - Canyon Country Community action NetworkEMail: Canyoncountrycan@proton.meIG: @canyoncountrycan
Conversations this week included Moab Free Concert Series’ Cassie Paup – talking about the summer lineup; Spanish Trail Arena’s Angie Book sharing all the reasons to get excited about the upcoming Grand County Fair; and a great conversation with Our Village Community Center’s Annie Thomas about their free produce program, summer camps and their upcoming anniversary celebration.
On this edition of Codd's World the guests include Mr. Joey Ganino from the Moab Art Festival, Ms. Cassie Paup, Director of the Moab Folk Festival, and Rory Irish, owner and operator of off-road recovery service Trail Mater.Ganino is the first guest. He talks about the upcoming 33rd Annual Moab Arts Festival. He outlines the musical performers, highlights the various activities at the festival and discusses the array of artists and craftspersons who will be there. The next guest,Cassie Paup (18:25) talks about the Moab Folk Festival and Free Concert Series taking place in Moab this summer and Fall. Paup reviews the guest performers at the Folk Festival which is scheduled for November 7-9, 2025. Paup also talked about the Free Concert Series held over the summer at Swanny Park. The concerts draw both visitors and locals. Both festivals feature local bands in their entertainment lineups.The final guest is Rory Irish (37:45), the owner/operator of Trail Mater in Moab. Trail Mater specializes in off-road recovery services for OHVs, Jeeps, ATVs and other off-road vehicles. Irish is featured on his own YouTube videos that record some of the amazing kinds of services they provide to rescue disabled vehicles stuck many miles away in remote locations. Irish has over 270,000 subscribers for his videos.
June 2, 2025Radio Book Club with hosts David Everett and Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public LibraryDiscussing the books we’re excited about (and a few that were just okay) plus some great graphic novel recommendations Spent (graphic novel) by Alison Bechtel Tongues (graphic novel)- Anders Nilsen Ginseng Roots (graphic novel) - Craig ThompsonBlankets (graphic novel) - Craig ThompsonGoodbye Chunky Rice (graphic novel) - Craig ThompsonHabibi (graphic novel) - Craig ThompsonDucks (graphic novel) - Kate Beaton Gender Queer (graphic novel) - Maia KobabeEarthsea (graphic novel) - Ursula K. LeGuinThe Road (graphic novel) - Cormac McCarthyIs a River Alive? - Robert McFarlaneAbundance - Ezra Klein and Derek ThompsonOriginal Sin - Jake TapperBook of Alchemy - Suleika JaouadFever Beach - Carl HiaasenHalf Broke Horses - Jeanette WallsRediscovery of America - Ned BlackhawkBury my Heart at Wounded Knee - Dee BrownAfter the Revolution - Robert Evans Beartooth - Callan WinkMoo - Jane SmileyGlass Castle - Jeanette WallsHouse of Rain - Craig ChildsA Thousand Acres - Jane SmileyGreenlanders - Jane SmileyThe Merry Heart - Robertson DaviesI am Charlotte Simmons - Tom Wolfe1984 - George OrwellAnimal Farm - George OrwellDown and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell
On this episode of This Week in Moab we speak with investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz and Grand County Commissioner Trish Hedin about Juhaz’s Rolling Stone Magazine coverage of the recent Supreme Court decision on the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, CO case and its impact on oil and gas exploration in the Uintah Basin and Bookcliffs range; plus Carolyn Conant from Moab Abortion and Reproductive Rights Network (MARRN) on the organization’s work in SE Utah and fundraising event on June 14th.
Featured special guest internationally known man of the universe PiMo to discuss books that altered the course of his life and the state of literature in the context of the simulation in which we seem to be living Books discussed:- On the Loose by Renny and Terry Russell - A Tolkien Bestiary by David Day- Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson- Why Empires Fail by John Rapley and Peter Heather- Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward AbbeyUpcoming May events mentioned:- Roger Ramsey- D Jean Baptiste- Roderick Nash- Maggie Dewane- Donald Clark- Mark Sundeen, Craig Childs, Amy Irvine
“Rotten Realities” dives fork-first into the staggering scale of food waste – both nationally and right here in Moab – and discusses how composting, food waste diversion tactics, and a surprising announcement, can turn scraps into soil. Tune in with Lily and Jessica to learn easy tips, new ideas, and innovative methods to reduce your own food waste!
This week we talk with photographer Dawn Kish and Richard Jackson about a new exhibit and film event at the John Wesley Powell River Museum in Green River UT and with Living Rivers' John Weisheit about opportunities to support our region's rivers.
On this episode, during May, Mental Health Awareness Month we speak with Breann Davis, Executive Director of the Wellness Collective about their services and community programs. We also hear from Sandra Billie of Seekhaven about efforts underway to raise awareness of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and programs available to SE Utahns via Seekhaven.
The Native American Club has grown since the time Ricky Begaye took on the Position back in fall, T'aatsoh being "Growth of bigger leaf on plants" which reference to the growth in plants, Like the club it has gone thru change and has rooted it self in the school and Community . This being the last month of school, Students off to college, starting their summer journey. With a collaboration with Moab Museum We had the opportunity to invite a Native teacher and keeper of Basket Maker from the Navajo Nation. A pre- recorded Interview with Leander Goldtooth and Jaden Nez, Both Navajo teachers coming from Tuba City Listen and hear Leander POV.
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Eric Gabriel to discuss his latest album,Samara. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!Want to know more? Website: https://www.ericgabrielmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericgabriel
On this episode, I interviewed Joe Arnold who's father was Tom Arnold, founder of Tom Tom's Garage. We discuss the evolution that started a massive collection of volkswagens that turned into a big attraction and gained a huge following. We hear awesome stories of Joe's life and his father and who he was a person. We also hear some awesome old Edward Abbey stories of him playing poker at the garage and how simple life was in Moab back in the 70s.
Join hosts Nat Smith of Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they discuss what they've been reading, plus some thoughts on Indigenous Horror Writing: a rapidly growing genre exploring and confronting the traumas of colonization through dark fiction.Reviews:The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesBecoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home by Chris La TrayIndigenous Continent: the Epic Contest for North America by Pekka HamalainenAll the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthyThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenLinks to library catalog lists:Radio Book Club MentionsIndigenous Authors
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with FINICK to discuss her latest album, Weekends in Purgatory. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!Want to know more? https://finickofficial.com/
Join hosts Nat Smith of Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they discuss what they've been reading, plus some thoughts on Indigenous Horror Writing: a rapidly growing genre exploring and confronting the traumas of colonization through dark fiction.Reviews:The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesBecoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home by Chris La TrayIndigenous Continent: the Epic Contest for North America by Pekka HamalainenAll the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthyThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenLinks to library catalog lists:Radio Book Club MentionsIndigenous Authors
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Isabel of half gringa to discuss her latest album, ComoVision. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!Want to know more? www.halfgringa.com
3/24/25 This Week in Moab - Trail Mix’s Joy Dannelly and Brendon Cameron talked about the spring spruce up -April 11th and 12th, an annual, community-wide day of service dedicated to enhancing Moab's trails, trailheads, parks, and recreational areas.; Next we were joined by Sandra Billie from Seekhaven to talk about this weekend’s Resource Fair for the Indigenous Community and finally Clay S. Jenkinson - writer, professor, author and revivalist who is bringing John Wesley Powell and then J. Robert Oppenheimer to life for the Moab Museum’s Gala April 3rd and a second event on April 4th.
Join host Ricky Begaye on this episode of Juniper Hour as we dive into exciting updates from the Native Club! We’re sitting down with our local Native Club officers as they share their enthusiasm for stepping into greater leadership roles within the community.Ricky also reflects on personal experiences with the club and the exciting future ahead as it continues to grow. Plus, we’ll discuss upcoming events and ways you can show your support.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and community!
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with HAVS to discuss her latest EP, Art of Floating. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!Want to know more? https://havshavshavs.com/
Ever wondered where your trash actually goes after you toss it? In this debut episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily meander down Moab’s waste stream while tackling common recycling myths. From landfill deep dives to recycling right, we’re breaking down the messy world of trash with facts, humor, and a little bit of snark.
In this special episode, we hear a recording of a live show with local musician Rachel Toups from March 29. Toups plays songs from their album Sundog, as well as some unreleased works-in-progress. Throughout the show, Toups discusses their creative process with KZMU News Director Emily Arntsen and friend Malcolm Campbell-Taylor.
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Darcy Nelson to discuss her latest album, Music Medicine. They explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
On this week in Moab we talk to Moab Area Chamber of Commerce’s incoming Executive Director Cora Phillips and Board President Ashley Korenblat about efforts to build new programs and alliances between businesses and the community; and Four Corners Community Behavioral Health’s Amanda McIntosh and USU Extension’s Ashley Yaugher discuss their upcoming conference 2025 Elevating Hope Summit: Taking Substance Use Disorder and Suicide Prevention to New Altitudes in Price on March 19-21st 2025.
This is the premier episode of "Codd's World!" It debuted on March 3, 2025. After hosting "Art Talks" for several years on KZMU, host Richard Codd wanted to explore more about the people who live and work in Moab and Grand County and how they make our community the amazing place it is! Codd will interview local artists, community leaders, visitors, business owners, musicians, and special guests from time to time who bring an unique perspective on the town we know and love.This episode features Mr. Dillon Folk, Manager of City Market, Moab. Mr. Folk discusses the challenges facing the supermarket's staff as they try to provide a first-class store in a small town and county of about 10,000 people. How do they manage their stock in a store that sees its customer base fluctuate by the thousands given the weather and the season. Mr. Dillon discusses the strategies they utilize in ordering products and how they meet customer demands.Also appearing in the episode is Mr. Douglas Caylor, RN, Director, Moab Regional Recovery Center. Mr. Caylor discusses the creation of the new out-patient program for individuals seeking professional help dealing with substance use disorders. The interview focuses on the kinds of services the Recovery Center offers, extent of substance misuse issues in Moab and Grand County, and the importance of treating mental health and addiction here in our community.
Join hosts David Everett from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they welcome beloved local author Brooke Williams to the studio to discuss his forthcoming book Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Plus, news of good books that are keeping them all reading late into the night.The Midnight Library by Matt HaigTo Save the Man by John SaylesNo Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States by Erwin ChemerinskyMeditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Room for What Counts by Oliver BurkemanThe Garden by Nick NewmanGliff by Ali SmithLone Dog Road by Kent Nerburn *publishing in May 2025
Ricky Begaye, host of Juniper Hour, covers a range of topics, including an interview with Keith Jim, a discussion on local articles sharing Diné stories, the return of TikTok from an Indigenous perspective, and the impact of wildfires in Los Angeles.
This hour of Juniper Hour with Ricky Begaye features an interview with the Executive Director of Transportation at Grand Schools Bus Barn, followed by a conversation with Anna Conrad. Next, there’s a check-in with GCHS college adviser Sally Sederstrom and a follow-up interview with Seek Haven’s youth and Indigenous community coordinators. The hour focuses on the significance of K’é, a Diné (Navajo) concept meaning "system of kinship"—a deep connection to others and an understanding of one’s roots. The individuals interviewed play a vital role in supporting youth and the community through their programs, serving as the backbone of the community.
On this Week’s episode we explore resilience in its many forms. We have guests repping for the Trashion Show, this week's event sponsored by KZMU and Moab Sun News. In this show there is plenty of AMSR, as the redemptive virtues of actual trash as fash is discussed with Host Christy Williams and guests, Jenna Whetzel and Emily Arnsten. We'll also explore public health and social resilience in the form of Mentorship and creativity with Grand Area Mentoring's Daniel McNeil. It is Black History Month, so we'll hear a word from George Christensen, former head of Radio One in Gambia speaking from way back in 2008 about the unique role community radio plays in developing resilience in humanity's freedom of expression.It is President's Day, 2025. We discuss the science of resilience with play.See more about Mentoring at grandmentoring.org
This Week in Moab - Youth Garden Project’s Jessie Shalvey shares about this year’s online fundraiser; Country Line Dancers Tasia and Sean discuss their upcoming Dancing Event at Spanish Trail Arena; Grand County High School Students and Staff share the details about this weekend’s annual Promenade Dance.
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Carolina from hemlock to discuss her latest album, 444. They explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Martin Devaney to discuss his latest album, Blueprint for a Ghost. They explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Sam Lunch to discuss her latest album, Outline. They explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
Listen along to learn about life in Moab in the 1950s, and how uranium mining, film industry and NPS progress shaped what we are today.
On this week in Moab we speak with Liz Hinds of MARRN (Moab Area Reproductive Rights Network) about their work and January 18 2025 march in Moab; we are joined by Daniel McNeil, Program Director of Grand Area Mentoring to hear about the program and their call for mentors, and Amanda McIntosh who is the Suicide Prevention Liaison of Four Corners Community Behavioral Health discusses Season Affective Disorder, and shares tips for beating the winter blues!
Listen for interviews with Violinist Sara Caswell and Cellist Nick Photinos who are performing alongside Composer Pascal Le Beouf this week at Moab Music Festival’s Winterlude concerts and workshops. Then hear from Zacharia Levine from the Synergy Corporation about their extensive support for Moab and about how you can partner with them for support and project help at your organization. Finally listen for an interview with Xandra Odland Director of BEACON Afterschool program about their immediate need for funding support to continue to run programs at Moab’s elementary, middle and High school’s!
Join hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library and Nat Smith and Julia Buckwalter from Back of Beyond Books as we review the best of what we've been reading and discuss some of the most in-demand books of 2024. Top Sellers and Library Checkouts, in no particular order:Desert Solitude by Edward AbbeyThe Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward AbbeyGuide to Moab, UT Backroads and 4-Wheel Drive Trails by Charles WellsA Walk in the Park by Kevin FedarkoA Cowgirl's Conservation Journey: Stories from the Dugout Ranch by Heidi ReddThree-Inch Teeth by CJ BoxThe Lost Birds by Anne HillermanThe Wide, Wide Sea, by Hampton SidesLife After Dead Pool by Zak PodmoreThe Anthropology of Turquoise by Ellen MeloyJames by Percival EverettThe Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J MaasIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosCovenant of Water by Abraham VergheseReviews:Headshot by Rita BullwinkelThe Women by Kristin HannahInvisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift ed. Kristie Frederick DaughertyPony Confidential by Christina LynchCity of Dark Magic by Magnus FlyteA Thousand Acres by Jane SmileySense and Sensibility by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenGlass Houses by Madeline AshbyBooks Reviewed on Radio Book Club Library Happenings
This Week in Moab - 12/30/24 Host: Jeremy Spaulding Guests: 5:00 - 5:35 - Dolores Roque, Kate Finley, Cari Caylor Spoke about: Introduction to new staff team at the High School, examination of goals for the year, excitement about new positions, how they are settling into the school district and their histories, and their hope for growth and making a difference for Moab’s HS Students 5:40 - 5:55 - Xandra Odland - BEACON Afterschool ProgramSpoke about: BEACON’s upcoming event, their family winter formal on January 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Grand Center. Then spoke about the quality of BEACON Afterschool and their current funding challenges.
This Week In Moab: Year End Review with Christy Williams Dunton and Celia Alario by KZMU Public Affairs
On the week’s show we learn about the upcoming winter Science on Tap events at Woody’s Tavern with Science Moab adviser independent journalist Amanda Heidi and Science Moab Board member Sophia Fisher. We also hear about a town hall process by United Today Stronger Tomorrow to seek input from rural Utahn’s about the issues of most importance to them. And Malcom from the Moab Valley Multicultural Center shares details about their food pantry and efforts to provide warm clothes to folks in need this winter.
Sometimes it’s necessary to go to outer space to better understand our home planet and ourselves. Hosts Julia and Nat from Back of Beyond Books join Jessie from Grand County Public Library to discuss recent reads, from Sci-fi to poetry and cookbooks, holiday reads, award winners and favorites from the year.What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley Cats of the Louvre Graphic Novel by Taiyo MatsumotoWater, Water: Poems by Billy CollinsThe Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererWhat the Chicken Knows by Sy MontgomeryThe City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki MurakamiTime of the Child by Niall WilliamsWater, Water: Poems by Billy CollinsThe Creative Act by Rick RubinCher: The Memoir by CherJames by Percival EverettOrbital by Samantha HarveyThe Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le GuinBrightly Shining by Ingvild RishoiMost Wonderful by Georgia ClarkRoadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris StrugatskyBake by Paul HollywoodVegan Street Eats by Will Edmond Favorites reads of the year:Instructions for Traveling West: Poems by Joy SullivanMartyr! By Kaveh AkbarGreenlanders by Jane SmileyDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver List of recently mentioned titles in the library’s catalog:https://catalog.moablibrary.org/MyAccount/MyList/462
On this episode of This Week in Moab we mark National Native Heritage Month in discussions with local Indigenous organizers Sandra Billie from Seekhaven and Ricky Begay from Grand County Schools’ Native American Club in advance of their 11/16/24 event (https://www.seekhaven.org/nativeamericanheritagemonth.html. We learn about a collaboration between the Storied Self and Ephemeral on the next story slam theme ‘Vessels’ on November 19th (https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUdrHMR9WZ/). And Deborah Lin and Ariel Atkins discuss a new statewide initiative to support women and girls in Utah called A Bolder Way Forward in advance of Lin’s visits to Emery, Grand and San Juan Counties to meet with the community. (https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/a-bolder-way-forward/overview)
Join Jessie from Grand County Public Library and her co-hosts from Back of Beyond Books Nat and Amber as they discuss the wide variety of books they've been reading and listening to.Perhaps, like some of us, you turn to darker subject matter this time of year. Perhaps you're looking for inspiration, or entertainment and comfort, or maybe you're just looking to learn more about the world we live in. We've got recommendations for you! *Find a list of the books we've discussed hereAbsolution by Jeff VanderMeerIntermezzo by Sally RooneyWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmanThe Message by Ta-Nehisi CoatesPatriot by Alexei NavalnyLifeform by Jenny SlateBackyard Bird Chronicles by Amy TanYou Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World by Ada LimonThe Sympathizer by Viet Thanh NguyenParanormal Ranger by Stanley Milford JrLife Impossible by Matt HaigThe Mighty Red by Louise ErdrichA People's History of the United States by Howard ZinnThe Road Graphic Novel by McCarthy and LarcenetAn Unspoken Hunger by Terry Tempest WilliamsCoyote's History of Moab by Jose Knighton
Landscapes and Moonscapes: Interviews with two regional authors, Kevin Fedarko and Christopher Cokinos, and a smattering of fiction reviews, with hosts Nat and David from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie from Grand County Public Library.Creation Lake by Rachel KushnerBurn by Peter HellerPlayground by Richard Powers The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafonThe Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayA Walk in the Park: the True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko (obviously) and Still as Bright: an Illuminating History of the Moon from Antiquity to Tomorrow by Chris Cokinos
Endurance horse riding is one of the oldest sports in America and here in Moab we have biannual endurance races and rides. "The Moab Endurance Rides," take horse and rider (or runner/walker!) into deep canyons with dramatic sandstone walls towering overhead and across mesa tops with incredible views of the wind sculpted high desert landscape. The Moab Canyons ride/race is each fall, wending about in the Tombstone Rock area, northeast of Moab—the Canyon Rims ride centers on Hatch Mesa. Today's guest is the organizer/ride manager of these events, Mickey Smith. Mickey tells us about the origin of the sport and why it's a great sport to partake in if you love riding and love our desert landscape, as she does. And the best part about endurance rides? The most coveted award is for the highest level of "vet checks!" Notes:https://mickeysmt.wixsite.com/moabenduranceride/moab-canyon-rims-ridehttps://radiolab.org/podcast/man-against-horse
On this edition of This Week in Moab we hear from an artist from CLAM (Clay Artisans of Moab) and Director of the Beacon After School Program about the upcoming Soup Bowl Benefit Nov 2nd 4pm at the MARC. We are also joined by members of the Seekhaven staff during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month to talk about their work, and hear about the upcoming Red Canyon Powwow. Learn more on Instagram at @clayartmoab @seekhavenmoab @moabbeacon and @redcanyonpowwow.
The 75th anniversary of the film commission. Bega’s history in film and how she got to Moab and the upcoming Cinemoab film competition showcase this Friday evening at Star Hall - doors at 6:00 - show starts at 6:30 - The competition challengesparticipants to choose between two possible films and reimagine them in different genres - with competitors presenting a 7 and a half minute film. There are 16 participants and space is limited so come early!
On this episode of This Week In Moab we talk with Bega Metzner, Director of the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission about the work of the organization, which is celebrating 75 years, making it the oldest ongoing film commission in the world! Bega is joined by Ben Fredregill, Director of the Grand County Center of Economic Development, where the commission is housed. Also in the 2nd half of the show host Celia Alario talks to John Weisheit, co-founder of Living Rivers and the Colorado Riverkeeper about the latest with water issues in the Arid West.
On this episode of This Week in Moab we celebrate the Redrock Arts Festival, running September 27-29 with Kelley McInerney and Christina Wightman, staff from the MARC - Moab and organizers of the festival, talking about the street festival, story slam, film screenings and many other fest events. We were also joined in studio by all the artists facilitating workshops on Sunday the 29th, talking about their offerings and their inspirations for teaching various art mediums. Full information and schedule is available at www.redrockartsfestival.com. KZMU will simulcast the music from the street festival Saturday the 27th live 12:30-6:30pm, which will be available via the archives for two weeks at https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-archives/
On this week’s episode, we explore the uranium industry in southeaster Utah. We speak with Sarah Fields of Uranium Watch to hear the latest on projects in Green River, mining in La Sal and milling at White Mesa Mill in San Juan County. Leona Morgan, co-founder of Haul No! talks about recent community responses to the hauling of uranium ore from the Pinyon Plain Mine to the White Mesa Mill via Navajo Nation lands, and Curtis Moore, SVP at Energy Fuels discusses their practices and safety of ore transport. - More information on Uranium Watch is available at: • https://uraniumwatch.org/- For more on the organization Haul No! • https://haulno.com/ - Energy Fuels’ website is: • https://www.energyfuels.com/
This week on The History Hour, Host Blaine Reniger walks us through "The Canyonlands Controversy". This segment covers the event when Canyonlands was proposed to be a park in the early 60s, there was a lot of controversy about the size and the use of land from politicians. Stewart Udall, Secretary of the Interior was a leading advocate for the park and shared the history of it. The history used for this episode was taken from Udall's information and participation in the event.
Great Wide Open: Free Climbing, Scaling Olympic HeightsLisa Justice juices up our July with a sporty conversation about the Olympics , its dynamic history with climbing. Since joining the roster of Olympic Sport in Tokyo 2020, climbing has had quite the come up. This archival interview with rock climber Chris Wagner, author Climber extraordinaire charts the evolution of the sport. More about Wagners work is available here:https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/athlete/11837/christian-wagnerNever miss an episode of Great Wide Open! Find KZMU Public Affairs on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyMusic in this episode is ‘Classic’ by Lobo Loco
This Week in Moab: Unsung Non-Profit Organization gets its spotlight, SHARP survey to accompany 2024 school registrationIn 1967, the Canyonlands Natural History Association began operating out of the Rock House at Arches National Park, offering educational materials for park visitors. Nearly 60 years later, Sam Wainer, executive director describes the work of one of the oldest and yet most undersung non profits in Moab. in addition to the information they provide about our area, They give millions of dollars of support to a wide variety of scientific projects, including scholarships to high school students. Students and parents will be asked to opt in to this years’ SHARP survey. The Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) survey is the most comprehensive source of information on the challenges and opportunities our youth face. Today on this Week In Moab, Jeremy Spaulding from Grand Schools and Carrie Valdez of Community Behavioral Health explain the risk prevention benefits of this confidential anonymized survey.Find out more about SHARP here:SHARP Survey | Substance Use and Mental Health (utah.gov)And here for more about CNHA Canyonlands Natural History Association | Supporting the lands you love. (cnha.org)Download this episode! Find KZMU Public Affairs on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyMusic in this episode is ‘As Colorful As Ever’ by Broke for Free and ‘Holizna RAPS’ by Holizna CC
32 years ago the City of Moab’s Property Tax rate was set at 0%. As a result a number of important infrastructure and improvement projects have gone unfunded, and now the City Council is exploring increasing the city’s property tax. On This Week In Moab we hear from Moab Mayor Joette Langianese and Moab City Councilmember Kaitlin Myers about what city property taxes will fund and why it’s important to the future of Moab. We also get introduced to Jenna Whetzel, KZMU’s new Station Manager and learn about her past with the region and the station and some of her hopes for the future of KZMU Community Radio.
Radio Book Club:Titles that Tantalize, Taking Time to Smell the RosesBooks with great titles can cause storylovers to swoon. Today on Radio Book Club, host Jessie Magleby andguest Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books list a toothsome few, such as:“I Cheerfully Refuse; The Man Who Shot My Eye Out is Dead” and “My Favorite Thing is Monsters”.It's a freewheeling ode of a show for books which remind you of the importance of the little pleasures in life,things easy to take for granted, or not notice. Gardens, music, friendship, good books, warm bread, and radio.Books mentioned:The Three Body Problem, Cixin LiuSea of Dreams, Cixin LiuThe Wandering Earth Cixin LiuA Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders (Also The 10th of December, and Fox 8, and Lincoln in theBardo)I Cheerfully Refuse by Lilef Enger (also Peace Like a River)The Man Who Shot My Eye Out is Dead by Chanelle BenzMy Favorite Thing is Monsters Part 1 and Part 2 by Emil FerrisTreasure of the Sierra Madre by B. TravenEnlightenment, and The Essex Serpent by Sarah PerryMentions from the Indie Bestseller List:The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyA Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko,The Wide, Wide Sea by Hampton SidesJames by Percival Everett
Host Jeremy Spaulding speaks with Megan Vickery and Molly Gurney, the creators of a new literary magazine, Ephemeral, which explores the creative voice of our place. Later, Jeremy introduces us to Michael McFalls, the new Grand County School District Superintendent.
In this episode of Art Talks, we find out how the community is harnessing its creative power. Cassie Paup shares all about the line up for the Moab Free Concert Series, beginning June 28th. There’s a new local magazine called Ephemeral, a storytelling collective from the Colorado Plateau. Guests include Alison Hartford and Molly Gurney. We also hear from a budding new talent in Moab, Cozy Soul, whose new works recently appeared in his premier showing at the Moonflower. Multi Instrumentalist, educator, Jeff Guttierez of the Fiery Furnace Marching band and other bands hops in to give the downbeat on all things Musical and Moab. We even get to hear some original jazz compositions. Enjoy!
Like so many communities in the Intermountain West that depend on a tourism economy, Moab faces an affordable housing crisis. On this episode of This Week in Moab, host Celia Alario talks with Johanna Blanco, Secretary of the Housing Taskforce and AmeriCorps VISTA at the Moab Area Community Land Trust, Laura Harris who chairs the Housing Task Force and serves as Development Specialists at the Housing Authority of SE Utah, and Katie Murphy, Planning Technician for Grand County Utah about a Housing Survey that hopes to gather the vital information needed to tackle the crisis. Also this week, Cheri Engberson, a social worker at Moab Regional Hospital highlights the AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer Program and support groups available to the community. And Skate Moab prepares to help the City of Moab celebrate its Dark Skies Designation.
Did you miss KZMU's exciting and silly special radiothon program, No No Don't Say It?! Great news: we're bringing it back from the archives! Co-hosts Makeda Barkley and Ben Alter take you through local trivia, games, and fun facts with special guests galore! Perfect for some wild KZMU fun on a hot summer night in.
Historical shipwrecks and quantum mysteries and unique memoirs…oh my! Our intrepid Radio Book Club hosts kick off a summer of reading with new and old titles that are sure to inspire and delight. Tune in for the literary discussion!
There is a network of resources and people that Moab community members can lean on during their substance use recovery journeys. On the latest This Week in Moab, hear from Lanette Denton at USARA and Dr. Paula Cook at the Moab Recovery Center about their interconnected organizations, de-stigmatizing substance use, and upcoming events. And later in the program, Rhodes Smartt with Canyonlands National Park gets geeky – and philosophical – about the stars with AstroFest! Plus, we hear from Holly Lammert and Ginger Cyan on the latest Storied Self event, ‘Full Circle.’// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/substance-use-recovery-astrofest-storied-self-on-this-week-in-moab/
Guides in our area often field questions from tourists about Four Corners Indigenous history. On the latest History Hour, host Blaine tackles the most common questions, diving deep into Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont history from agricultural practices, to pottery and trade networks.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/indigenous-history-on-the-history-hour/
It's just after five o'clock on a Monday, and it's time for This Week in Moab! Join host Molly Marcello in conversation with some amazing Moab women. First up is Sara Melnicoff, whose nonprofit, Moab Solutions is celebrating 20 years of helping people and the planet. Next up is Ranger Karen Garthwait, with volunteer opportunities and updates at Arches National Park. And finally we have local author Robyn Dabney, who recently released her first book in a feminist fantasy climbing trilogy. Tune in!
Join host Richard Codd for the latest Art Talks, where he welcomes guests Kelley McInerney from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, local film industry talent Miso Tunks, and Moab Arts Festival Director Theresa King. We get the latest in local Moab art happenings as well as a blast from the creative industries past! Tune in.
What is it like to be ambitious? And not for the means of production? On the latest Radio Book Club, kick off your traces and break free of the human corral with interesting books that inspire wildness, freedom and just a dash of danger. Our hosts have a jam-packed conversation filled with all things literary from dragons to empires and much, much more!Show Notes + Book Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/human-spirits-on-radio-book-club/
What's the scoop behind KZMU News? On the latest This Week in Moab, KZMU News team Molly Marcello and Emily Arntsen join host Christy Williams Dunton in conversation. They bring clips and stories reported over the past year, and discuss the backstory of their reporting. Plus, we'll hear about the importance of community radio news! Newsies, this one's for you. // Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free
On the latest This Week in Moab, we hear from Science Moab's executive director, Carrie Schwartz. The nonprofit elevates the exciting science around the Colorado Plateau, and is bringing back 'Science on Screen' events to Swanny City Park. Plus, later in the program we have Karen Guzman-Newton, whose research at the University of Utah found that Moab's Main Street is Utah's deadliest. Guzman-Newton will discuss the grassroots effort around making Main Street safer for the public.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free
On the latest Art Talks, we get into the art of imagination. Cartoonist Paul Trap, creator of 'Thatababy' comic strip discusses how he approaches cartooning and where he draws inspiration. Plus, we have imaginary visitors! Host Richard Codd is joined by a mime and a Soviet-era architect.// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
On the latest This Week in Moab, we have a conversation with Lena Pace, the new superintendent of the SE Utah Group of National Parks. Pace has worked all over this country: on a floating ranger station in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, to the desert of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, even the south shore of Long Island at Fire Island National Seashore. We hear about her work experience, her impressions of the Moab area, and what's ahead for Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.
Melt into the liminal on the latest Radio Book Club. Our hosts discuss that specific type of reading that helps you pull back the veil on your reality, especially in the threshold of adolescence. Plus, have you ever received a black eye or a paper cut from reading too hard?? Our hosts sure have. And book reviews and mentions!Finally we say bon voyage to amazing RBC host Shari Zollinger, who will be broadening this years’ horizons by traveling away from Moab, but has plans to return with lots of new ideas and stories.// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
On the latest Buck & Bernie, the dynamic duo say 'au revoir' to their listeners. It's been an amazing several years of food adventures and spirited conversations with chefs/hosts Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas. Join them in their final episode as they detail their own culinary journeys and where they each are headed next. Bon voyage, Buck & Bernie!// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
When writer Jim Stiles moved to Moab in the 1970s, this corner of the rural West had endured decades of boom and bust and was swiftly approaching an identity crisis. For well over three decades, Stiles opined on this very crisis with essays, photos, memories and lamentations. His alternative publication, The Canyon Country Zephyr, fostered a spirited community that often discussed what it means to 'cling hopelessly to the past.' Stiles passed away March 11th at his home in Coldwater, Kansas. In 2007, KZMU’s Christy Williams-Dunton spoke with Stiles at his then-home in Monticello, Utah, on the occasion of the publication of his book, Brave New West: Morphing Moab at the Speed of Greed. Williams-Dunton shares this archival audio for the latest This Week in Moab. During the episode, she eulogizes Stiles as an “iconoclastic, complex person with a great sense of humor.”// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free
Moab Trail Mix says it’s time to 'spruce up' our shared trails! Trail Mix will host 'Spring Spruce Up,' a big volunteer action day on April 13th at popular trails all over Moab. Tune in to the latest This Week in Moab to hear about this trail-improvement gathering, which will focus on invasive weed removal, tree planting and more.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free
At the intersection of art, community, and waste systems lies a unique platform for artists. So provides Moab Arts, which will host two local artists, Jess Hough and Pete Apicella, for a month-long reuse residency. Hough works on developing cheap, accessible methods for at-home intaglio printmaking with DIY art supplies and tools made from reclaimed/recycled materials. Apicella finds and transforms abandoned debris into things of beauty and wonder, serving as a redemptive pathway, both for the object and the self. On the latest Art Talks, hear from the artists about their current work and what they are aiming to produce with the community during their local residency.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/reuse-artists-jess-hough-pete-apicella-on-art-talks/
All of a sudden it’s March, and things just get rowdy around here. There’s a lot going on in Moab! On the latest Great Wide Open, host Lisa Hathaway takes a dive into some new opportunities for local recreation and some upcoming events that have a connection to the outdoors. She speaks with Climb Moab, Utah Avalanche Center Moab and Moab Trail Mix about some amazing upcoming happenings.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/march-madness-on-great-wide-open/
Listeners, the Radio Book Club hosts want you to know that it’s never cheating to listen to an audiobook. But there is a difference, sometimes! Do you relate to books differently when you listen to them? When you’re in the book world, you might need to read books because they’re part of your vocation. Our hosts get into the subtle and not so subtle differences of ‘reading’ in a variety of mediums. Plus, get your pens and pencils ready for another full episode of book reviews to put on your personal TBR list.// Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/the-act-of-reading-on-radio-book-club/
Hosts and chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas do some serious traveling on their latest episode. They travel through their their own personal journeys as chefs and share memories of the most unforgettable food they've experienced in the world. Tune in!// Music in this episode is 'Eternal Funk Palace' by Ketsa
On the latest History Hour, our host and guide Blaine Reniger takes a trip to the portal in Moab. Join him for a historical journey from petroglyphs to cowboys and uranium mining to boating. There’s a lot to explore about the portal!// Music in this episode is 'Speedy Delta M' by Lobo Loco
Get ready for the trashiest fundraiser in Moab: the Trashion Show! Guests Claire Core and Kari Han discuss this beloved local event, and what to expect from costumes to music to dancing and of course - the nonprofit host - the Resiliency Hub. Plus, Celia Alario discusses an upcoming storytelling event from the Storied Self.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free
It’s been a season of discovery, change and recalibration at KZMU. On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton interviews staff and board members on the opportunities of this transitional moment.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free
On the latest Art Talks, learn more about the art created during Japanese American incarceration in WWII. The Moab Museum's Forrest Rodgers joins the program to talk about the subject, as well as the ongoing exhibit 'A Moab Prison Camp.' Plus, we hear from Moab City's arts and rec crew on their programming ahead. And, a mysterious and strange 'interview' with Soviet artist Vladimir Tatlin.// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
The Moab Museum's upcoming exhibit, 'A Moab Prison Camp: Japanese American Incarceration in Grand County' has been years in the making. Public programs manager, Mary Langworthy, discusses the local and national story of Japanese American incarceration during WWII, in which Moab played a brief but significant role. And later in the show, we revisit a 2021 KZMU News interview with artist and activist George Takei, who talks about his own forced confinement as a child during WWII.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/japanese-american-incarceration-in-wwii-on-this-week-in-moab/
Dry January? Not so fast … at least in the La Sal mountains! As snow levels climb, the latest Great Wide Open features an update from our Moab Utah Avalanche Center forecasters and a grooming rundown from LUNA.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/la-sal-mountain-recreation-on-great-wide-open/
As we peer into the past, do we like what we see? Does it represent the future we want? It's said that we're the sum of our five closest relationships. When we take a step back, are we happy with the equation's outcome? Poetry is its own medicine, a blend of herbs and prose that helps give a glimpse into the patterns we've found ourselves in. Sometimes we may get stuck on a page in our book, re-reading the same line hoping it turns out differently. It never does. So here's to the turning the page, paddling out of that eddy, and allowing ourselves to grow with the sun. We can't change the past but we can allow ourselves to breathe fresh air into the next chapter of our lives.Join Emma Renly, Samantha Metzner and Riley Lubich as they read and discuss poems from the latest collective work of anonymous poetry: Poems For Ex Lovers.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/poems-for-ex-lovers-a-radio-special/
What’s up with Sarah J. Maas? The author is not just well known for going viral on platforms like #BookTok, but has also become shorthand for the current zeitgeist of the New Adult Fantasy genre. Our Radio Book Club hosts discuss this emerging genre, as well as the female authors who have paved the way in science fiction and fantasy. Plus, we hear from author Lee Bennett, whose book, Dugout Ranch: A Land Use Perspective 1875 – 1965, examines the history, politics, and science of using public lands for ranching in the American Southwest.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/radio-book-club-new-adult-fantasy/
The latest History Hour is a wide ranging discussion with Brigham Holladay, known on social media as brighamofutah. Brigham travels all over Utah, sharing historical information to his social media pages. He and host Blaine Reniger talk about what they love about history in this state, from petroglyphs to ancient trade routes, the Four Corners, Butch Cassidy and even...human leather.// Music in The History Hour is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
Opinions matter. Our guests on the latest This Week in Moab have independently curated 30 years’ of opinions about West. Host Christy Williams Dunton speaks Betsy Marston and Dave Marston of Writers on the Range, a nonprofit opinion service celebrating their 30th year at an event this weekend in Moab. Plus, we hear from Pete Sands of Navajo Highways, an educational puppet show aiming to inspire Native youth and revitalize the Diné language and culture. Navajo Highways has an upcoming live show this Friday in Moab.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free
It's all multi-disciplinary on the latest Art Talks! Host Richard Codd welcomes local architect Courtney Kizer to discuss the latest trends in design and building. Next, Amy Weiser and Erin Groves of the Moab Music Festival discuss upcoming Winterlude events. And, host Richard does his first ever Art Talks interview on location by the sea: with photographer William Mertz.// Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
The annual tradition continues! If you are looking for your next television series, book, documentary or film about outdoor recreation and adventure, Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway has quite a few epic and inspiring recommendations! Some recs are from listeners, and others from the intrepid host herself. As the season cools, tune in for a jam-packed episode highlighting diverse outdoors-related media.// Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/4th-annual-media-review-show-on-great-wide-open/
It’s another year for the books...literally! Our amazing Radio Book Club hosts review the favorite titles that came across their desks, laps, and nightstands in 2023. Get your pens and pencils out – there are so many diverse titles and authors in this episode guaranteed to pique your interest.// Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/best-of-the-year-on-radio-book-club/
Nothing can get folks in the holiday spirit quite like a perfect winter cocktail. From egg nog to hot buttered rum to mulled wine, learn how to spice up your holiday cocktail game on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie! Hosts and chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas welcome mixologist Ian Buckingham to the program for a spirited cocktail of recipes and conversation.// Show Notes & Recipes:https://www.kzmu.org/holiday-spirits-with-buck-bernie/
It's one for the books on the latest Art Talks. Internationally acclaimed American photographer Sheila Metzner joins the program with her daughter and Moab local, Bega Metzner. Sheila has a new exhibit at The Getty Center in Los Angeles, chronicling her work in late 20th-century photography and her blend of pictorialism and modernism. Next, host Richard Codd takes a tour of Desert Sun Ceramics and the projects of local artisans. And...something bizarre. An interview with a Lascaux cave painter that challenges the laws of space and time! Tune in.// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. Our next Lift Up storyteller is Joshua Patterson. A two-year transplant, Josh hopes to one day be considered a full Moabite. He is currently working on a degree in history in hopes to be a history teacher. He lives with his husband, and enjoys reading, video games, and eating as much Filipino food he can get.// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU.// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/lift-up-josh-patterson/
The team at the Utah Avalanche Center is back in the Moab office – and the field. As they gear up for the winter recreation season, we check in with avalanche forecaster Eric Trenbeath about our local snowpack, typical conditions and the history of avalanches in our region. But first, learn about the new Moab Locals 10K, taking place on Saturday, December 2nd! A few volunteer committee members join the program to discuss the revamp of the fun, locally-focused winter race from Moab's golf course to downtown.// Show Notes:https://www.kzmu.org/winter-recreation-with-the-utah-avalanche-center-moab-locals-10k-on-this-week-in-moab/
What is guilty pleasure literature and what makes it guilty, exactly? On the latest Radio Book Club, hosts dive into this juicy subject. Plus, jump into literary rabbit holes with some recommendations in horror, fantasy and memoir. And later, regional author Matthew Moseley joins the program to talk about his new memoir, Soul is Waterproof, which covers his adventures in long distance swimming. Tune in!// Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/divas-deserts-and-dragons-on-radio-book-club/
Roy Webb returns! Tune in to the latest History Hour for Part 2 of a fascinating conversation with author and river historian Roy Webb. He talks about the early days of river guiding in our region and spins some yarns about some seriously legendary river runners.
Hear from local candidates before filling out your ballot! There are five candidates running for three seats on Moab’s city council. Tune in for their thoughts on a number of important local issues, including water, housing, property tax, strategic planning and much, much more. KZMU’s 2023 candidate debate was produced in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Southeast Utah.
Tune in for fluid conversations on the latest This Week in Moab! Colorado riverkeeper and environmental activist John Weisheit joins the program to cover the latest water issues in our region. Plus, check in with WabiSabi's Leah Bear who updates listeners on the community-based nonprofit's present and future. And later, Margie Swenson of Grand County Hospice joins the program in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care month.// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free
Many of us have been in situations that just feel…off. Maybe the boss is making your coworker uncomfortable. Someone on your tour keeps making inappropriate comments. That thing that you saw…it just doesn’t feel right. But you’re not quite sure what to do or say. Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center is here to help! Tune in as Seekhaven's Director of Prevention and Education Ariel Atkins and Director of Client Services Raquel McCandless talk us through real scenarios. They have tools to counteract harassment and/or violence to make our community a safer place. // Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna CC
Get the latest on the 21st Annual Moab Folk Festival during Art Talks! Fest organizers Cassie Paup and Makeda Barkley are on the program to talk about the jam-packed lineup of music from November 3rd through 5th.// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Welcome to the 30th Ever Radio Review! The show all about the authentic voice of Moab and its public radio station KZMU. And perhaps no voice is ever more itself, unvarnished and true than a child’s. So for this episode, we pay tribute to the youth. The wildflowers of our future. The youngbloods. Selected from the family room of the station’s audio archives. A lifetime of thanks to the ones who grew up on the radio starting as littles at KZMU.// This episode was curated, edited and produced by the amazing Christy Williams-Dunton!// Music for this episode of the KZMU Radio Revue was ‘Find your Peace’ by Holizna
It's fall in Moab, and that means a plethora of events! We speak with the organizers behind a few of them, including reps from the Clay Artisans of Moab. Their upcoming - and much anticipated - soup bowl fundraiser will support local kids attending summer camp at Canyonlands Field Institute. Plus, we hear from Jacob Crane, who is bringing the Red Canyon Powwow back to Moab. And later, we check in with the Bluff Arts Festival, now in its 19th year.// Music in this episode is ‘Colorful As Ever’ by Broke for Free
Have you wondered what exactly a trail ambassador is and how they roll? Or if you'll ever be able to ambulate from town all the way to Willow Springs? The latest Great Wide Open has those answers and so much more! Hear interviews with climbing trail ambassador Ian Buchsbaum, responsible recreation coordinator Anna Sprout, and trail mix committee chair Colin Topper.// Music in this episode is 'Classic' by HoliznaCC
On the latest Radio Book Club, hear two interviews with authors on their most recent works! Karin Anderson discusses her novel 'What Falls Away,' centered around a woman returning to her rural hometown after years on the outside. Amber Caron talks 'Call Up the Waters,' a short story collection about the lives and labor of women in rural America. Plus, happy Victober for all who celebrate! Get victorian, gothic and oh so spooky recommendations from our amazing hosts.// Book Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/utah-authors-karin-anderson-amber-caron-on-radio-book-club/
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our next Lift Up storyteller is Erin Trim. After a youth of many moves, Erin found a home and community in Moab in 2008. You can find them immersed in creative projects, bopping around town chatting with folks, reading at the park, listening to music, roller skating, road-tripping, and playing outside with their dog or sipping tea with their cats.// This episode of Lift Up was produced by M.A. Russell with support from KZMU.// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/// Music in this interview is Yellowstone by Salmon Like The Fish, Trailmaker by Blue Dot Sessions, and Constellations by Siddhartha Corsus. Lift Up intro music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and outro music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast
On the latest This Week in Moab, get to know the Moab Abortion and Reproductive Rights Network, a group of community members focused on information and advocacy around reproductive rights in Utah. Guests Nancy Anderson and Faith Dickey join the program to tell us more about the network, and an upcoming fundraiser featuring singer-songwriter Emily Scott Robinson. And later, The Storied Self wants to know your story on the theme 'All Roads Lead to Moab.' The story slam will cap off a jam-packed Red Rock Arts Festival, and Storied Self organizers Celia Alario and Ginger Cyan tell us what to expect.
Today host Christy Williams Dunton speaks with author M. John Fayhee about his resolve to hike everyday for a year through the Gila Wilderness with his faithful dog Casey. The experience turned into a book called 'A Long Tangent.' And later, Alison Anders and Liz Bercel of Canyonlands Field Institute join in the show. CFI's professionally guided mental health hikes take place throughout the fall.
Guides love telling stories. And on the latest History Hour, three local guides pop in to spin some yarns about their favorite cultural histories of this region – and their own legendary past trips. We’ll hear how the pit toilet in Cisco can warm up snow-averse boaters, how past developers tried drilling holes in the river bottom of Cataract Canyon, and how to spot a fur trapper’s infamous signature in our region…like at the DMV. Plus, learn why river guides always ask the host of The History Hour if he has enough socks. Tune in for guide banter! // Music in this episode is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.// Our next Lift Up storyteller is Kaitlin Myers, a housing advocate, rafter, and glitter enthusiast. She moved to Moab as an Americorps VISTA from Tampa, FL and has lived here year-round for 7 years. She is currently the Executive Director of Moab Community Land Trust. When she’s not working, she’s hanging with friends, attending community events, rafting, swimming, or bedazzling.// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU.// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/// Music in this interview is Stargazer by Bansheebeat, Adventure, Darling by Gillicuddy, Blue Moment by Koi Discovery, Negative Vortex by Koi Discovery, Shenandoah by Salmon Like The Fish and Zion by Salmon Like The Fish. Lift Up intro music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and outro music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.
What do monsoon season, hazard mitigation and the upcoming solar eclipse have in common? They are all things on the mind - and the planning desk - of Grand County's emergency management director Cora Phillips. On the latest This Week in Moab, guest Phillips gives us some updates on her department and insights into the work of emergency preparedness and response.
// Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna CC
The 2023 Red Rock Arts Festival welcomes neighbors and wanderers to Moab for three days of ‘storytelling, ceremony, and play.’ From Sept 29th to Oct 1st, events will highlight the theme ‘human history and dreams for the future’ through collaborative projects, art experiences, and all-ages events. On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton gets the deets from Moab’s arts and special events director Kelley McInerney.
What comes first, the music or the musicians? Tune in to the latest Art Talks where host Richard Codd explores this question and more with Moab Music Festival co-founder Leslie Tomkins. They cover the festival’s ongoing concerts as well as hot topics like primadonnas, dead heads and ‘extreme’ chamber music. Plus, artists Renée Reizman and Tom Hansell are wrapping up their reuse residency at Moab Arts. Hear about their work in Moab, which is intersecting art and the local waste stream in innovative and community-minded ways.
On the latest This Week in Moab, Moab City's new community development director, Michael Black, and city manager, Carly Castle, join the program to talk about this new department. Community development covers a wide range of public-facing issues, including housing, sustainability, active transportation and more. And later, hear from Grand County School District Superintendent Taryn Kay, Moab City Police Chief Jared Garcia, and Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins on their multi-agency collaboration around school safety.
// Music in this episode is ‘Colorful As Ever’ by Broke for Free
What do deep water running, ultimate frisbee and disc golf all have in common? You can hear about all of them (and how to get started in them locally) on the latest Great Wide Open. Join intrepid host Lisa Hathaway as she dives in and highlights alternative recreation activities in our own backyard.
// Show Notes: https://www.kzmu.org/alternative-rec-returns-on-great-wide-open/
Is there seasonality to your reading habits? Do you like books that are more fizzy in the summer and more contemplative in the winter? Or, like one of Radio Book Club’s intrepid hosts, does the weather (and your reading) find you wanting to dive deep…to the bottom of the ocean? Submerse yourself in literary works on the latest Radio Book Club. Hosts feature books they can’t stop thinking about. A page turning gothic horror. A lyrical novel engaging all five senses. An anxiety inducing main character. Take a dive into these works and tune in!
// Find reviews and mentions here: https://www.kzmu.org/summer-submersion-on-radio-book-club/
// Music in this episode is 'Sailing Away' by HoliznaCC
Live la vie en rose and tune in to the latest episode of Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie. Co-host Bernard Guillas takes fellow chef Tim Buckingham on a culinary journey to his home country, France! They discuss cheeses, andouille sausage, fleur de sel, and cast iron pots full of goodness in the French countryside. C’est bon!
// Find recipes here: https://www.kzmu.org/french-cooking-on-buck-bernie/
// Music in this episode is 'Parisian' by Kevin MacLeod
Travel to the highest peak in the world on the latest This Week in Moab. Local Jason Ramsdell recently returned from 29,032 feet – the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. And, he has some tales to tell! Tune in to hear about his mental and physical journey during this once in a lifetime mountaineering excursion. And later, our partners at KRCL interview a military industrial complex reporter looking into economic incentives for going nuclear in Utah.
// Music in this episode is ‘Holizna Raps’ by HoliznaCC
Want to know more about water in Moab? A group of community members have organized a series of three water workshops intended to overview local water resources as Moab City and Grand County plan for the future. The first workshop on watershed basics happened on July 26th, and there are more coming! Tune in to hear from organizers Trish Hedin and Rani Derasary. Plus, Grand County's school district has many job opportunities for the upcoming year. Hear from community coordinator Jeremy Spaulding and the new childhood nutrition director, Cat Vasquez.
// Music in this episode is ‘Colorful As Ever’ by Broke for Free
We’re casting a wide hoop over the creative and procreative process during the latest This Week in Moab. Folks are increasingly identifying as ‘spiritual’ rather than religious. Host Christy Williams Dunton discusses everyday spiritualism with author and former Castle Valley resident Deanna King, who recently published Bringing Ceremony Home: Creating Ceremony in an easy at-home format for Spiritual DIYers! Plus vocalist Andy Pitas sings a few songs in advance of an upcoming local fundraiser for Ukraine. And later, our partners at KRCL speak with Kathryn Boyd, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s new president.
// Music in this episode is ‘Colorful As Ever’ by Broke for Free
Two fascinating multimedia artists are guests on the latest Art Talks! First is wood carver, writer, and musician Herman Herrera, who discusses the cultural and familial influences in his prolific art. Next up is painter, poet, and musician Buzz Williams. Buzz discusses his artistic preoccupation with literal and figurative portals, including synesthesia. Tune in!
// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Tune in to our next episode of Lift Up, a storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.
// Our next Lift Up storyteller is John Costanza. From Moab, John graduated from Grand County High with the class of 1976. As a cook, he spent decades living from coast to coast before recently coming back to Moab, and now works at Canyonlands by Night and Day. He enjoys remodeling, chess, canoeing, hiking, and walking the dog. His ultimate concert wish-list for the Moab Folk Festival is Three Dog Night, Little Feat, and Herb Albert.
// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Matthew A. Jonassaint with support from KZMU.
// Find Lift Up Season 2 here: www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/
// Music in this interview is by oldmanboy (Joshua Clark Orkin) from Ithaca, New York. Lift Up intro music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and outro music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.
// Image Description: John Costanza, a person with short hair, looks straight ahead. An original, colorful painting behind him is by Charles "Chuck" Crosby, John's first husband.
Aestivation is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. It happens during times of heat and dryness, often in the summer months. On the latest Radio Book Club, hear about the latest titles our hosts are devouring during summer aestivation. They include poetry, old works, and literary treasures at the bottom of the ocean. Plus, what’s a good collective noun for readers? All that and more on the latest Radio Book Club!
// Book Reviews and Mentions https://www.kzmu.org/a-roar-of-readers-on-radio-book/
// Music in this episode is 'Sailing Away' by HoliznaCC
Author and river historian Roy Webb joins the latest History Hour to weave some incredible stories about the Colorado and Green Rivers. Webb has been researching and studying Colorado and Green River history for 40 years. He works closely with the John Wesley Powell River History Museum and others to educate and inform folks about this fascinating subject. Plus, he’s been seeking out and saving historic boats, too! Tune in for some great river history.
// Music in The History Hour is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
Tune in for a really special episode of Art Talks! Nearly two decades ago, an article in The Times-Independent posed the question: Where is Moab’s arts community headed? Will Moab become the next Taos or Santa Fe? Well, many years later, that hasn’t exactly happened. But Moab has its own artistic cultural community. What is it like? Where is it headed? Well, the latest Art Talks gets into it! Guests are community members, artists, and arts aficionados Alex Burbidge, Christy Williams-Dunton and Serah Mead. This is the first in a series of future conversations about the arts scene in Moab.
// Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.
// Our next Lift Up storyteller is Zachary Johnson. A long-time Moab resident, Zachary grew up here and graduated from Grand County High School. He’s worked in Moab’s hospitality industry most of his life. He is fluent in Spanish, and loves that he’s able to speak the language with his coworkers everyday. Zachary enjoys hikes with his boyfriend and two dogs.
// This episode of Lift Up was produced by M.A. Russell with support from KZMU.
// Image Description: Zachary Johnson, a person with a long beard in a hat, stands in front of a creek with two dogs.
Exciting stuff on the latest This Week in Moab. First up is guest Alexi Lamm(2:00), Moab City's sustainability director, discussing a potential new city-wide ordinance. The water efficient landscape ordinance may implement new standards on vegetation and conservation. Next is filmmaker Amanda Madden(25:00), who's experimental documentary 'A Spell for Queer Home' will be screened in Moab along with local performances of music, poetry and more. And finally, we hear from Dave Carrier (43:00)of Clean the Darn Air about their Utah-based initiatives to do exactly that: clean the darn air. Tune in!
Some might find outdoor recreation and the creation of art to be strange bedfellows. But for creatives in Moab, the two are often intrinsically linked. On the latest Great Wide Open, we hear from four of our Southeast Utah Community Artists in the Parks about that relationship. Learn how their activities in the wild informs and shapes their art and how it was even more greatly influenced by their time as a Community Artist in the Park. Today we hear from Chad Niehaus (2:30), Kathy Cooney (7:30), Samantha Zim (25:45) and Julia Buckwalter (43:30). Tune in!
// Community Artist Program https://www.nps.gov/arch/getinvolved/communityartist.htm
// Music in this episode is 'Classic' by HoliznaCC
It's Pride Month so you better believe our Radio Book Club hosts will be discussing some of their favorite queer works and authors from past and present! From novels by (and about) Patricia Highsmith to James Baldwin classics to the contemporary coziness of T.J Klune. Plus, written work keeping a close eye on doing better in our democracy. Tune in!
// Radio Book Club Reviews & Mentions: https://www.kzmu.org/queer-literature-old-and-new-on-radio-book-club/?preview_id=40122&preview_nonce=7e6578912f&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=40138
// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
You won't want to miss the latest Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie! Dynamic chefs and hosts Bernard Guillas and Tim Buckingham interview Matt Redd of Dugout Ranch. Hear about the history of this working cattle ranch, which also serves a research center studying the effects of climate change and land use. Dugout Ranch ranch is researching and raising Criollo cattle, a heritage breed, as a potential alternative for a warming climate. Tune in and get the beef on this interesting part of Southeast Utah history...and its future.
// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks recently interviewed Indiana Bradley about his new EP Pale City. Indiana Bradley is a Los Angeles based artist and has prior LP titled, Ghost Star. "Indiana Bradley's style is authentic, melodic, and engaging. Having lived in dozens of countries from Argentina to Indonesia, stories accumulated and perceptions were made working as a journalist far from midwestern roots. He translates these experiences into driving guitars, rhythmic keys, and a lyrical tapestry meant to interpret life, death, good and evil." - Shine On
On the latest History Hour, hear about Chief Posey’s War, the last in a long series of conflicts between the United States and the Ute and Piaute tribes. Host and guide Blaine shares stories and research from Moab, Monticello, Blanding and Bluff at the turn of the 20th century.// Music in The History Hour is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Graciela Serena about her latest release. The new album, Fighting With Me & You was independently released in April 2023.
Lift Up continues! This KZMU storytelling project intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our next Lift Up storyteller is Alison Anders. They like to spend their time exploring, cooking with friends, creating art, and instigating dance parties. A passionate outdoor educator and environmental steward, Alison finds purpose in community building through the outdoors.// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU.// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/// Music in this interview is Chilling Stylish Lo-Fi Instrumental_Breakfast in Paris by Alex Productions, Lo-Fi Beat_Coffee by Alex-Productions, No One Is Perfect by Holizna CC, Snowfall by Independent Music Licensing Collective, Solace with Sorrow by Independent Music Licensing Collective, Spring Sun by Independent Music Licensing Collective and Come to my Bonfire by Independent Music Licensing Collective. Lift Up intro music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and outro music is Only Knows by Broke for Free. // Image Description: Alison Anders, a person with long hair wearing glasses and a black cap, sits across the table from a microphone.
The Butch Cassidies is an eclectic folk rock band out of Moab, known for its original songs, rich harmonies and upbeat vibes. The band members, Emily Cox, Trista Winder and Lisa Hathaway met on stage at the Blu Pig in December, 2022 and have been performing together ever since. Emily, the band’s primary songwriter, has been writing original songs, playing guitar and performing solo and in small bands across the country for the past twenty years. Emily recently recorded with acclaimed musician Joe Cravin and is awaiting the release of a 5 song EP. Guitarist/vocalist Lisa Hathaway is a Moab musician who has been performing as a solo artist and in multiple Moab-based bands for nearly thirty years. She plays a wide array of genres in her many bands—from stripped down folk to full-band disco/dance shows. Lisa loves balancing her sets with equal attention to instrumental and vocal delivery. Trista, on vocals, moved to Moab with her partner after buying the local bike shop, Bike Fiend. Growing up in Salt Lake heavily involved in music, she was performing and traveling with an elite acapella group at age 16 and continued to make music through learning mantra and chanting. Transitioning into band music with empowered women that inspire her is her way of reminding all women everywhere to “find their voice.”
Have you ever wondered...what are the ins/outs of getting an accessory dwelling unit in Moab? The Moab Area Housing Task Force has the workshop for you! Guests Laura Harris and Noelle Gignoux discuss the 'ADU 101' event coming up on Wednesday. And later (12:00) Grand County School District's Jeremy Spaulding tells us all about the new Thunderbird's Nest, aka a 'freestore' for middle schoolers. Soon, GCMS students will be able to get gently used items in a fun space at school. Tune in!// Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holizna CC
The principles of harm reduction are grounded in respect, dignity and compassion. Learn more about the concept - and its practice - on the latest This Week in Moab, from guest Nara Bopp of Moab Regional Hospital's Recovery Center (15:00). And later, Grand County Economic Development & Tourism Director August Granath joins the program to discuss economic diversification spending and upcoming events (37:00). And, hear from Rachel Wooten of the BLM-Moab Field Office on careers in public lands (1:30).// Music is 'Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free
The latest Art Talks has a rundown of the many upcoming artsy things in the Moab area. Kelley McInerney of Moab Arts discusses the Arts & Ag Market, Art Walk and much, much more. Cassie Paup of the Moab Free Concert Series talks about the musicians playing the Swanny Park stage this summer. And, we even have a few highlights on the Moab Arts Festival this Memorial Day Weekend. Tune in!// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Host of The Artist Speaks Crystal Bunch recently interviewed the artist Waldo Witt. Crystal and Witt spoke about Witt's new album, Long Daze Dark Nights. The album was released in February 2023. The pair discussed the production of the new album and what Witt has in store for the future.For more information:waldowitt.bandcamp.com
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Alexa Dirks of Begonia to discuss her new album. Begonia released Powder Blue in February 2023 under the Birthday Cake Records label. The pair discussed what age Alexa was when she started playing music, her journey from then until now, and the production of Powder Blue.For more information: http://www.hellobegonia.com/
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and that means Radio Book Club hosts have some great book recommendations by AAPI authors; from dystopian fiction to short stories about collective delusions and a debut thriller. Plus, tune in for a discussion about a nonfiction book wrestling with great artists who have made horrible choices. And, travel to the Arctic Circle with two tales – one historic and one contemporary – that center Sami Reindeer Herders. // Radio Book Club Mentions:// Coming Into Grace Harbor by Jan Minich// The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan// Bliss Montage by Ling Ma// Better The Blood by Michael Bennett // Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus // The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann// Life In Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin // Hang the Moon Jeannette Walls// Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon by Morgan Sjogren // Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer// Everything I Need I Get From You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It by Kaitlyn Tiffany// Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett// The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow// The End of Drum-Time by Hanna Pylvainen// Stolen by Ann-Helen Laestadius// The Deceptions by Jill Bialosky// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
On the latest Chefs Adventures with Buck & Bernie, get into the real history of Cinco de Mayo. As guest Rhiana Medina of the Moab Valley Multicultural Center explains, it’s a holiday that originated out of the Battle of Puebla, fought between Mexico and France. Plus, food! Hear guest Medina and Chefs Bernard Guillas and Tim Buckingham discuss their favorites from Mexican cuisine including mole, ceviche and roasted chiles. And the ever-important question: tequila or mezcal? Tune in!// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Crystal Bunch, The Host of The Artist Speaks recently sat down virtually with Joedin and Zach of Blair Gun. They discussed the new album, Blaspheme Queen. Also discussed was the production of the album and their favorite tracks. For more about Blair Gun and to follow their journey you can visit their Bandcamp page.https://blairgun.bandcamp.com/
Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins and Moab Police Chief Jared Garcia are guests on the latest This Week in Moab. They review some of the most recent high-profile incidents, including an attempted homicide along Mill Creek, a gas leak near Ruby Ranch Road and a hoax active shooter call that sent local schools into lockdown. Plus, learn more about interagency collaboration on emergency preparedness, traffic enforcement, drug interdiction and more. // Music in This Week in Moab is Holizna Raps by Holizna
Curious about early Moab history? The latest History Hour is jam-packed with tales from early Moab! Guest Stephan Zacharias, History Programs Interpreter with the Moab Museum regales us with stories of postmasters, grape harvests, blue mountains and cowboys. It’s a fascinating episode, one that Moab old timers and newcomers alike will appreciate. // Stephan Zacharias leads a walking tour every Thursday through Moab’s Historic Business District. Called ‘Livestock Built This City,’ the tour focuses on Moab’s fascinating, and seldom told, pre-uranium history. Learn more about the tour here: https://moabmuseum.org/program/livestock-built-this-city-walking-tour/?fbclid=IwAR27d_0TTNF-kUPJGOkS6HYw3mW4vYAFCfj3okyuRifkWWwBNOY7LUJk6-A// Music in The History Hour is 'Speedy Delta' by Lobo Loco
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks, recently chatted with Hillary Susz. Hillary is a Kansas City, MO based artist. Hillary just dropped her new album, Sexy As Loss. The two chatted about the production of the album, when she started playing music, and so much more. For more info:https://hillarysusz.bandcamp.com/
On the latest this week in Moab, hear from Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center about preventing sexual assault and violence in our relationships. Seekhaven offers a lot of prevention trainings and workshops, and guests Abi Taylor and Ariel Atkins will dig into them! Plus, Moab City is asking residents to imagine the future of our local parks. Parks, Rec, and Trails Director Annie McVay joins the program to talk about a local parks and rec survey as well as arts funding in Moab.// Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna CC
On the latest Art Talks, delve into the art of reporting and running a community newspaper. Guest Maggie McGuire is the owner, publisher and editor of the Moab Sun News. Plus, hear about USU-Moab's new welding offerings from instructor Chloe Wilson. The welding program is teaching a variety classes to folks interested in a new career or skill - even those who want to up their art game. // Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks, recently interviewed Reid from Steakhouse. Steakhouse is a post punk/rock/country band from San Francisco, CA. Their New album, Amer Rouge was released in January 2023. The two chatted about the production of the album, their favorite tracks, and so much more. For more info: https://www.steakhouseband.com/
The second season of Lift Up continues! This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our next Lift Up storyteller is John Walden, an illustrator and artist who grew up in Moab. John shares his journey navigating the roads of self-discovery, telling stories of being a gay man from a small town. He embraces life’s deepest questions while creating beauty along the way.// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU.// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:https://www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/// Music in this interview is Left Turns, Disincarnate, Sun Over Water by Independent Music Licensing Collective, Confirmed Sightings by Ketsa, and Hibernation by Axletree. Lift Up intro music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and outro music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks, recently talked with Brady Parks of The National Parks. The band is a folk pop band based in Provo, Utah. The two chatted about the production of the new studio album, 8th Wonder. For more info on The National Parks: https://thenationalparksband.com/
Stories about neighbors and the places and spaces that connect us.More info and all the show notes: https://www.kzmu.org/great-tape-hello-from-the-neighborhood/
It's National Poetry Month! A chance to celebrate the expressiveness and delight of this unique literary form. On the latest Radio Book Club, hosts discuss the poems and poets they've carried with them throughout their lives, and even do a recitation or two! Tune in for a synergistic discussion, and for their latest book reviews and mentions.// Reviews & Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/poetry-and-prose-on-radio-book-club/// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
The Youth Garden Project is on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie! Guests are YGP’s produce manager Sarah and outreach & development coordinator Jessie. Tune in for a lively discussion about tomatoes! Herbs! Pests! Compost! And all the fun stuff that happens at the Youth Garden.// Youth Garden Projecthttps://www.youthgardenproject.org// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Welcome to the home of the obscure. Where the creative meets the calluses of blue collar. Under the vast blanket of stars that the Coyote himself threw into the skies. This is Coffee Before Honky Tonkin’ with your host Pete Sands.// Get ready for the fourth episode. Guest is the amazing Bobby Dues Wilson - writer, actor, comedian and visual artist. // Music in Coffee Before Honky Tonkin’ is by Pete Sands. Podcast art is by Isaiah Stewart.Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast
The latest History Hour tells two stories of early settler history. First, the longest, most arduous pack route in the country...the Old Spanish Trail! And second, the establishment (and eventual failure) of the Elk Mountain Mission in the Moab Valley. Note, all the information and research shared on this episode is from the perspective of settlers based on their journal entries as well as books and online research.// Music in this episode is Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco
It's Women's History Month! On the latest This Week in Moab we return to the first-ever 'Women's Congress for Future Generations,' held in Moab in 2012. The effort attracted prominent writers, scientists, activists and more to our corner of the planet. Hear an hour of live audio captured at Star Hall from that event with none other than public radio host Caroline Casey.// Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna CC
Moab elected officials recently returned from a politicking trip to Washington D.C. Hear from Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese and Grand County Commission Chair Jacques Hadler on lobbying efforts around tailings cleanup and public lands. Plus, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center is in the midst of its March fundraiser. The MVMC's Molly Clark joins the program to talk about the programs and resources of this vital nonprofit. // Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holzina CC
It's Art Talks! Tune in for a discussion about our fascination with the beauty of the night sky. Guests are Crystal White of Moab Astronomy Tours and Bryan Haile of Tom Till Tours. Learn about upcoming astronomical events, and how photographers try and capture them through their lens.// Show Notes:// Moab Astronomy Tourshttps://www.moabastronomytours.com// Bryan Haile Photographyhttps://www.bryanhailephotography.com/home// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Lift Up is back for a second season! Season 2 of this storytelling project will elevate LGBTQ+ voices in the high desert. This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our first storyteller is Josie Loner – a music producer, multimedia artist, actor and writer, originally from Atlanta, GA now relocated to the Four Corners area. She recently released an album called Trans Galactic which she produced herself. Outside the arts, Josephine enjoys birdwatching, herbalism, ecology and reading sci-fi and fantasy novels. // This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU// Music in this interview is from the album Trans Galactic by Josie Loner. Lift Up Intro Music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and our Outro Music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.// Find the first season of Lift Up here: https://www.kzmu.org/lift-up/Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast
KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch recently spoke with Mike of MD McNally. MD McNally just released his latest EP, Crimes. They talked about the production of the album song by song and what's next for MD McNally.For more information on MD McNally:https://mdmcnally.bandcamp.com/
Get the details on Moab Area Transit on the latest This Week in Moab! This free service has a fixed route on Main Street as well as on-demand rides. Guests are Moab City's mayor Joette Langianese, transit coordinator Richard Lory, and Stephen Murray, the CEO of Downtowner. Plus, learn about the upcoming 'Youth Voices Speak Out' event from the school district's community coordinator, Jeremy Spaulding.Show Notes:// Moab Area Transithttps://moabcity.org/615/Moab-Area-Transit// Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holizna CC
KZMU's radio host, DJ Mayday recently interviewed Stephanie Anne Johnson. The pair talked about Stephanie's new music and what they plan to do next. Stephanie's new album, Jewels drops April 7th, 2023.https://www.stephanieannejohnsonmusic.com/
The latest Radio Book Club features some very mysterious events in our National Parks! Author Scott Graham, whose acclaimed National Park sleuth series has taken curious readers to Arches, Canyonlands and beyond, joins our hosts to chat about his approach to writing novels. Plus, tune in for a delightful conversation about the latest indie bestsellers as well as reviews of graphic novels, autobiographies and fiction! Tune in.// RBC Reviews & Mentions: // Saguaro Sanction by Scott Graham// Canyonlands Carnage by Scott Graham// Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley// The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg// Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder// Pirate Enlightenment by David Graeber// The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow// Dopamine Nation by Anne Lembke// Awe by Dacher Keltner// We Had A Little Real Estate Problem by Kliph Nesteroff// Everything I Need I Get From You by Kaitlyn Tiffany// Go As A River by Shelley Read// Leap by Terry Tempest Williams// Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed// Big Swiss by Jen Beagin// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
What do cowboy coffee, chili for breakfast and fireside wine have in common? They’re all part of Chef Tim Buckingham and Chef Bernard Guillas' ‘de riguer’ guide to a beautiful camping experience. Oh, and did we mention oysters were on the menu? Spring is just around the corner, and before you get outside don’t miss the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie, camp cook edition!// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks recently interviewed Joe Augustine of Achilles Tenderloin. The two chatted about his new album, Tincture for Trouble. If you are a fan of Folk or Blues use the link below to listen.http://www.achillestenderloin.com/
Welcome to the home of the obscure. Where the creative meets the calluses of blue collar. Under the vast blanket of stars that the Coyote himself threw into the skies. This is Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' with your host Pete Sands.Buckle up, it's the third episode. Guest is legendary actor, dancer and choreographer Raoul Trujillo. Music in Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' is by Pete Sands. Podcast art is by Isaiah Stewart.Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast
KZMU's Crystal Bunch, host of The Artist Speaks recently interviewed Carrellee. Carrellee recently released the album Scale of Dreams. The two discussed the production of the album, the start of Carrellee's musical career, and where she will go next. To find out more about the artist, including upcoming tour dates you can visit Carrellee's website. https://www.carrellee.com/
Talk trash(ion) on the latest This Week in Moab! Guest is DJ Sparklefists, who will be spinning tunes at the much-anticipated Trashion Show, an upcycled-focused fundraising event for the Resiliency Hub. And later, Grand County’s economic development director August Granath discusses the upcoming Grand Summit. And, a reflection on state-level politics and economic diversification. // Music in this episode is ‘Holizna Raps’ by Holizna
On the latest Art Talks, a conversation with artist Jess Hough! Hough is a local illustrator and carpenter, who’s main medium is intaglio printmaking. Learn more about the historic print process and her role as 2023 Community Artist in the Parks. And later, get a little playful with Moab Community Theater! Guests Doni Kiffmeyer and Christy Williams-Dunton discuss the revival of this beloved group and even do a little playacting.// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
Welcome to the home of the obscure. Where the creative meets the calluses of blue collar. Under the vast blanket of stars that the Coyote himself threw into the skies. This is Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' with your host Pete Sands.It’s the second episode. Guest is dreamer, artist, entertainer and free thinker Badd Wolf. Music in Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' is by Pete Sands. Podcast art is by Isaiah Stewart. Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast
On the latest Great Wide Open (Blades of Glory edition) we sit down with three of Moab’s most enthusiastic pursuers of desert ice. They discuss the nuances of ice in the desert, the etiquette and some great safety tips—including what not to do if you’d like to stay safely out of the booted-and-bladed polar bear club! This lively conversation is led by intrepid host and skater Lisa Hathaway, with special guests Eric Jones, Ian Jewell and Rick Boretti of Moab Ice Rink. // Moab Ice Rinkhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/770357166424678// Music in this episode is ‘Classic’ by HoliznaCC
It's another jam-packed Radio Book Club! Hosts discuss a wide-variety of books transporting the reader into worlds both real and imagined, sometimes at the same time. Plus, a conversation about the aftermath of a recent publishing scandal. And, the most interesting of the indie bestsellers! Tune in.// Radio Book Club Mentions:// Before the Coffee Gets Cold | Toshikazu Kawaguchi// Crying in H-Mart | Michelle Zauner// Spare | Prince Harry// The Boy The Mole The Fox and the Horse | Charlie Mackesy// A Place in this World | Frances Mayes// An Immense World | Ed Yong// Lessons in Chemistry | Bonnie Garmus// Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin// Better the Blood | Michael Bennett// The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida | Shehan Karunatilaka// Ceremony | Leslie Marmon Silko// My Pen is the Wing of a Bird: New Fiction from Afghan Women | various // The Paris Bookseller | Kerri Maher// Daisy Jones and the Six | Taylor Jenkins Reid// Novelist as Vocation | Haruki Murakami// Rooms of Their Own: Where Great Writers Write | Alex Johnson// American Dirt | Jeanine Cummins// So You've Been Publicly Shamed | Jon Ronson// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to talk romance! Hear from chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas on their favorite dishes to set the mood, from lobster to lamb and of course...oysters! Tune in for recipes and delicious conversation.// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Welcome to the home of the obscure. Where the creative meets the calluses of blue collar. Under the vast blanket of stars that the Coyote himself threw into the skies. This is Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' with your host Pete Sands.Don't miss the first episode. Guest is legendary Professional Bull Rider Keyshawn Whitehorse.Music in Coffee Before Honky Tonkin' is by Pete Sands.
On the latest History Hour, a conversation with the man, the myth, the legend...James Kirkland! Utah has a fascinating paleontological history, and this state paleontologist has been there through the latest twists and turns in local discoveries and fossil protection. Get ready to travel back in time millions of years in this informative conversation.// Music in this episode is Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco
DJ Stutah, Host of The Age of Hip Hop Electronic, recently sat down with Tim "Love" Lee. Tim is a producer and DJ. Tim founded Tummy Touch Records and is most recognized as a pioneer of electronic dance music and trip hop. Tim's debut album has been named as one of Fact magazine's 50 best trip hop albums of all time. His recently released his newest compilation album 'Confessions of the 36th best Trip Hop Producers of All Time'. DJ Stutah and Tim talk music, producing, and so much in between.
State lawmakers are moving several bills through the legislature that would place restrictions on transgender youth. M.A. Russell of Moab Pride joins us to discuss the legislation, which they call harmful for the entire LGBTQ community. (Note, these bills are fast moving! For updates on their status, check links below). And later, Kaitlin Myers of the Moab Area Housing Task Force and Jeremy Spaulding of Grand County School District discuss housing resources. Show Notes:// SB 16: Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendmentshttps://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/SB0016.html// SB 93: Vital Records Modificationshttps://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/SB0093.html// SB 100: School District Gender Identity Policieshttps://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/SB0100.html// HB 132: Prohibiting Sex Transitioning Procedures on Minorshttps://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0132.html// Moab Area Housinghttps://www.moabhousing.com/// Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holizna CC and 'Vibin Sneaky' by Jonas Hipper
Back in the fall, the folks at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center and Back of Beyond Books posed a question: could we say that as a community it’s been an uncommon time? They then invited writers of pose and poetry to answer, delving into their personal relationships with time. The result of this intrepid venture was a poetry reading, which we are happily airing on Art Talks! Thanks to the writers, readers and organizers for having us broadcast these stories, which get us thinking about uncommon time. // Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
Multidisciplinary collaboration is a huge concept, and often difficult to implement. But done well among first responder organizations, it can save lives. On the latest This Week in Moab, Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center’s Abigail Taylor gives listeners an update on a collaborative approach to preventing sexual assault and violence in our community (19:45). Also in this episode – Moab City engineer Chuck Williams talks water line replacement and other upcoming flood repair work in downtown (1:00). And later, an overview of the Recreation, Arts and Parks Tax grant program with parks director Annie McVay (44:00). // Show Notes:// Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Centerhttps://www.seekhaven.org// The Times-Independent: 100 West Permanent Water Line Repair Work Set To Begin Mondayhttps://www.moabtimes.com/articles/100-west-permanent-water-line-repair-work-set-to-begin-monday/// RAP Tax Grant Applicationhttps://moabcity.org/559/Recreation-Arts-Parks-RAP-Tax// Music in this episode is ‘Dancing Ghosts’ and ‘Holizna Raps’ by Holizna
In April 2022, Moab local Sam Newman set out for a backyard bicycle jaunt he considered to be fairly run-of-the-mill. The ride turned out to be anything but that. He suffered an accident that changed his life physically, mentally and emotionally. Regular listeners of Great Wide Open will recall hearing Sam recount this harrowing incident along with former Moab resident Haley Tamberi’s account of a climbing accident she had several years ago. Their stories dovetail and diverge in interesting ways as they share their internal journeys both post-accident and to the present. However, not all of the conversation Sam and host Lisa Hathaway had made it to the original airing, so this episode presents Sam’s story in its original length. Here, Sam provides us with quite a vulnerable glimpse into his internal journey. Thank you, Sam, for this important conversation! // Show Notes:// Original broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/when-good-rec-goes-bad-great-wide-open/// Music in this episode is ‘Classic’ by HoliznaCC
What a year in books! On the latest Radio Book Club, our hosts have SO. MANY. TITLES. that have captured local and national attention this year. Tune in for a discussion on Best Book Covers! Best Books to Listen To! Latest Publishing Trends! And much, much more. Hang with Shari Zollinger, Alyssa Sherman, and Jessie Magleby (from afar!) to reflect on the personal and collective reading history of 2022. //Book Reviews and Mentions:https://www.kzmu.org/a-year-in-books-radio-book-club///Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
The latest History Hour looks back on the most interesting stories and conversations aired on the program in 2022. From Indigenous history to Bates Wilson and Black settlers, tune in for a reflective episode of The History Hour!// Music in this episode is Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco
Roki released her debut album, MOTHER in April 2022. The album consists of 11 tracks and is just shy of 40 minutes. With tracks such as; Let’s go and Willing the album has a strong Mazzy Star feel that will leave you feeling warm inside. Roki sat down with KZMU’s Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks to talk about the new album and what is in store for 2023.
KZMU’s Crystal Bunch, Host of The Artist Speaks recently interviewed Moriah Bailey to discuss her new album, i tried words. Moriah talked about the production of the album, the significance of the harp in the production, and what we can look forward to in the future.
Wrap up ‘This Year in Moab’ with Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese and Grand County Commission Chair Jacques Hadler! The pair look back on 2022 and the top issues in the Moab valley. From housing to water and infrastructure to recreation, review the local policies and events that touched our community this year. Host Howard Trenholme guides the conversation of another memorable trip around the sun. Tune in.
It’s the 3rd annual media review show on Great Wide Open! Perfect for exploring the great indoors. If you’re looking for your next book, miniseries, documentary or even YouTube video – host Lisa Hathaway has the recommendation for you! It’s a thoughtful, jam-packed episode highlighting outdoors-related media grabbing listeners’ interest this year. Tune in! // Show Notes:// Book Reviews: Men To Match My Mountains: The Monumental Saga of the Winning of America’s Far West by Irving Stone, Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams by Katie Ives, More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood by Majka Burhardt, Unraveled: A Climber’s Journey Through Darkness and Back by Katie Brown, Learning to Fly by Steph Davis// Film & TV Reviews: Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake (2022, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Everest (2019), Pick Up Your Feet: The Double Dutch Show (1981), The Whole Enchilada Trail: Hannah Otto’s FKT Ride (2022), 8600FT: Climbing the Whole Enchilada in Moab with Braydon Bringhurst (2022), Fine Lines (2019)
Crystal Bunch, the host of The Artist Speaks, interviews Ken Waldman. Ken is a fiddler and writer who visited Moab for Art Week held by the Moab Charter School in Mid December. He has been touring full-time since 1995 and has toured worldwide. Ken and Crystal discussed how he became both a writer and a fiddler and what is next for Ken in 2023. Ken ended the interview with the grand debut of the Moab Waltz, a piece he wrote especially for our magical desert town.
The latest Radio Book Club features interviews with two authors! First (26:45) is writer Stephen Trimble, whose latest work is part-memorial, part-personal detective story. 'The Mike File: A Story of Grief and Hope' grapples with his brother’s life, death and mental illness. Next (42:45) is writer R.E. Burrillo, who recently released 'The Backwoods of Everywhere: Words From a Wandering Local.' The book moves through various topics related to conservation including the use - and misuse - of the word ‘local.’ Plus, the RBC hosts fit in plenty of book reviews! Including the much-anticipated latest from writer and musician Patti Smith. Tune in. // Radio Book Club Reviews & Mentions: // The Mike File: A Story of Grief and Hope by Stephen Trimble // The Backwoods of Everywhere: Words From a Wandering Local by R.E. Burrillo// Behind the Bears Ears: Exploring the Cultural and Natural Histories of a Sacred Landscape by R.E. Burrillo // Foster by Claire Keegan// The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee// A Book of Days by Patti Smith // The Seas by Samantha Hunt// White Magic by Elissa Washuta // The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler// Music in today’s episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
In the mood for something warm and comforting in the kitchen? Chefs Bernard Guillas and Tim Buckingham have ideas! Their latest episode is all about winter one-pot recipes that will fulfill body and soul. Tune in for a cozy conversation about risotto, paella, coq au vin and much, much more! // Recipes in this episode:https://www.kzmu.org/buck-bernie-one-pot-recipes/// Music is 'Eternal Funk Palace' by Ketsa
Queensryche has been around for decades, and they aren’t leaving the spotlight anytime soon. Their newly released album, Digital Noise Alliance is out and receiving strong reviews. As the album is making ripples in the rock world, Queensryche has hit the road to tour with Judas Priest.Michael Wilton of Queensryche sat down with KZMU’s Serah Mead to talk about the new album, the tour, and so much more.
The latest This Week in Moab features USU-Moab welding instructor Chloe Wilson! The welding program is brand new for the local university, and Wilson gives a preview of what students can expect, and why she finds welding so rewarding. Plus, hear all about the first ever Moab Housing Fair! Housing Task Force members Laura Harris (Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah) and Kaitlin Myers (Moab Area Community Land Trust) give us a rundown of this upcoming event. // Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holizna CC
Delve into the background, art and words of Everett Ruess on the latest History Hour! Mary Langworthy of the Moab Museum is back with tons of information on the young wanderer, who went missing in the Utah desert in the 1930s. Join host Blaine as he learns and asks questions about Ruess’ legacy – the art and letters he left behind. Along with some Ruess-inspired workshops and programs, a special exhibit on Ruess’ block prints will be up through February at the Moab Museum.// Show Notes:// Moab Museum: Block Prints by Everett Ruesshttps://moabmuseum.org/exhibit/ruess-block-prints/// Music in this episode is from the album Wilderness Song by Dan Bernhttps://danbern.bandcamp.com/album/wilderness-song// The History Hour show theme is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
On the latest Art Talks, catch up with local artist Shari Michaud, who speaks to the influence behind her playful, whimsical paintings and ceramics. Plus, hear about the creative space of CampV, located near Naturita, Colorado. Founder Natalie Binder joins the program to chat about the history of the site and their vision to connecting people, art and community.
// Show Notes:
// Shari Michaud Art: https://www.sharimichaud.com/carousel.php?galleryID=293417
// Camp V https://www.campv.com
// Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
On the latest This Week in Moab, hear about the first-ever Moab Sustainability Fest! Jessica Thacker and LJ Blackburn from Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority tell us about Saturday's event, which is aimed at having fun while promoting recycling and sustainability. And later, Moab City's mayor Joette Langianese and site futures committee chair Russ Von Koch join the program to discuss the 2023 Community Visioning Plan for the former Atlas Mill Site. Community members can give input on what they would like at the north end of Moab once the uranium tailings are cleaned up. Tune in!
// Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by Holizna CC
Let’s take a trip in the wayback machine to springtime. That’s when the Desert Oracle himself, writer Ken Layne, first visited KZMU for a live broadcast of his eponymous radio show. We spoke to him before that broadcast about his background and approach to storytelling. Now is probably a good time to finally release our full conversation with him. That’s because Layne is returning to our local desert to tell campfire tales under the starry night sky. The event, dubbed ‘an extra-terrestrial evening,' will also feature the amazing Crystal White of Moab Astronomy Tours and is a fundraiser for KZMU (we still have a few tickets left!!) As a precursor to that evening of mythic tales, enjoy this conversation with the one and only Ken Layne.
Need to turn up the cozy? Tune in to the latest Radio Book Club where hosts Shari Zollinger and Jessie Magleby discuss their veritable backlog of books! There’s a wide variety of titles discussed in this episode, including sparkling, frothy stories and prose that feels like reading clouds. Plus, hear readings from the latest works of poet laureate Ada Limón. Tune in!
// Radio Book Club Reviews & Mentions:
// Desert Oracle by Ken Layne
// The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy
// All About Love by bell hooks
// The Years by Annie Ernaux
// The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
// Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition ed. by Amber Tamblyn
// Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson
// Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hershey
// Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski
// Cat Brushing by Jane Campbell
// The House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
// Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
// Monstress by Marjorie Liu, illus by Sana Takeda
// Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah
// The Myth of Normal by Daniel Maté and Gabor Maté
// Music in today’s episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
Get the intel on this weekend's folk fest on the latest Art Talks! Moab Folk Festival executive director Cassie Paup joins the program to talk lineup, special events and more. Plus, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center recently held the Day of the Dead Festival. Learn about the cultural and religious traditions around this holiday from MVMC community coordinator Molly Clark. Tune in!
// Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
Not every outdoor outing ends with clinking beers and jovial conversation. Today’s Great Wide Open addresses a topic most of us hope like heck to avoid…when good rec goes bad. We’ll hear two accounts from athletes whose outdoor time did not end as planned. We can’t thank Sam and Haley enough for sharing their stories! They are each honest and vulnerable about their experiences and the long roads they traveled – and remain traveling – post-accident. We were captivated by their insights. Tune in (and don’t forget to wear your helmets and bring a locator beacon when you’re out there in the Great Wide Open)!
// Music in this episode is ‘Classic’ by HoliznaCC
Today, we once again have something special! The 2022 Candidate Debates with those running for Grand County Commission and State House District 69. Hosted by KZMU with support from the Southeast Utah League of Women Voters, this event broadcast live on Monday, October 17th from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Hear from candidates on a variety of issues including water, housing, elections and more!
// District 5 (3:00): Steve Getz & Mike McCurdy, District 4 (32:00): Lori McFarland & Mary McGann, At-Large (1:06:00): Emily Campbell & Bill Winfield, House District 69 (1:52:00): Phil Lyman & Davina Smith
// Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th. Registered Grand County voters should be receiving their ballot by mail the week of October 17th. You can still register to vote online at vote.utah.gov or in person at the Grand County Clerk’s Office, 125 East Center Street.
// Music in this piece is 'Silky' by Alex Figueria
For more info: https://lunchduchessmusic.bandcamp.com/album/how-it-ends https://www.facebook.com/LunchDuchess/ https://www.instagram.com/lunchduchess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKqEZhmg6FI
Today, we have something special! The 2022 Candidate Debates with those running for Grand County Attorney and Grand County Sheriff. Hosted by KZMU and ACLU Utah with support from the Southeast Utah League of Women Voters, this event broadcast live on Monday, October 10th from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Hear from county attorney candidates Christina Sloan and Stephen Stocks on issues including alternatives to incarceration, lawsuits, and community collaboration. Listen to sheriff candidates Curt Brewer and Jamison Wiggins talk about transparency, emergency management, noise enforcement and more.
// Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th. Registered voters should be receiving their ballot by mail the week of October 17th. You can still register to vote online at vote.utah.gov or in person at the Grand County Clerk’s Office, 125 East Center Street.
// Music is 'Silky' by Alex Figueria
Game On! We didn’t think the Buck & Bernie show could get even livelier but it sure can when the subject is hunting! Join chef/hosts Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas in spirited conversation with local hunters Mark Halladay and Casey Montandon. They talk about their philosophy on hunting, the best way to butcher and, of course, cook all sorts of wild game. Tune in!
// Music in Today’s Episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
William Grandstaff has been one of the biggest mysteries in Moab history for well over 100 years. A Black frontiersman, Grandstaff ran cattle in a canyon that now holds his name. So, where did he come from? Who was he? What happened to him? Guest Mary Langworthy of the Moab Museum joins the latest History Hour to talk about recent genealogical research that has revealed more details about Grandstaff’s life before and after his time in Moab.
// Show Notes:
// Moab Museum https://moabmuseum.org/profile/william-grandstaff/
// Music in today’s episode is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco
The BLM’s Moab Field Office wants feedback on a draft travel management plan for the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area. This plan will determine where off road vehicles are allowed in that landscape for decades to come. On the latest This Week in Moab, we have Benjamin Burr of the Blue Ribbon Coalition and Kya Marienfeld of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance to give different perspectives on this topic. And later, Jessie Shalvey from the Youth Garden Project talks about the nonprofit’s upcoming Harvest Festival. The fest will include food, music, and lots of activities for the whole family.
// Show Notes:
// BLM Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Draft Travel Management Area https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-announces-public-meeting-and-comment-period-labyrinth-rimsgemini-bridges-draft
// Blue Ribbon Coalition https://www.sharetrails.org/
// Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance https://suwa.org/
// Moab Sun News: Celebrating the harvest https://moabsunnews.com/2022/09/15/celebrating-the-harvest/
// Music in this episode is 'Holizna Raps' by HoliznaCC
It’s a jam-packed Art Talks! From the Community Artist in the Parks program to Wild Weird Wacky Westerns, the Red Rock Arts Festival and Moab ArTTrails Sculpture Exhibition…there’s a lot going on! Find out about these upcoming arts and cultural events from guests Karen Garthwait, Bega Metzner, Kelley McInerney and Christy Williams-Dunton.
Show Notes:
// Community Artist Program https://www.nps.gov/arch/getinvolved/communityartist.htm#:~:text=The%20program%20gives%20visitors%20from,and%20passion%20for%20creative%20expression
// Wild Weird Wacky Westerns https://www.discovermoab.com/event/wild-weird-wacky-westerns/
// Red Rock Arts Festival https://www.redrockartsfestival.com/
// Moab ArTTrails http://moabarttrails.org/
//Music in today's Art Talks is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco
We're heading to the hills today on the 30th Ever Radio Revue, to meet a man who moved to Moab, Utah in large part because of the existence of KZMU Moab community radio. We'll take the station wagon up to visit - specifically the Studebaker Conestoga - and banjo our way through the boonies and over the ol' Amarillo Highway to have afternoon tea with Professor Purple, also known as Richard Schwartz, the mastermind behind a show that can only be described as "neo insurgent, left wing, alterna-twang, multi-ethnic, North American, hillbilly honky tonkin' music!"
// Intro music was performed by, in a piece called Twang by Tone Ranger courtesy of the . The historic 1917 recording, widely recognized as the worlds first jazz record. called The Livery Stable Blues was from the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, and the yodeling duet to take us out was from the Library of Congress, originally recorded by RCA Victor in 1916, accessed through the National Jukebox at the Recorded Sound Research Center, featuring Barton Ward and Carrol Frank .Theme music for this show was provided by Noise Cake, with I Love It. Archives of this show can be found at kzmu.org
It’s time for another culinary journey with our resident chefs! This time, Buck & Bernie take us into the fantastic world of…preserves!! From jams to liqueur to herbs this conversation is full of interesting perspectives, tips and tricks on preserving the bounty. Tune in!
// Find recipes for this episode: https://www.kzmu.org/preserving-the-bounty-on-buck-bernie/
// Music in Today’s Episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Welcome back to The History Hour! The latest episode continues our series on local legend Bates Wilson, known as ‘the father of Canyonlands.’ We’ll hear from his friends and family about his integral work and diplomacy that helped create Canyonlands National Park. Plus, thanks to KZMU archival audio we’ll also hear from Bates himself! Tune in.
Music in This Episode is ‘Speedy Delta M’ by Lobo Loco and ‘Allright in Louisiana’ by Lobo Loco
Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese and City Manager Carly Castle jumped on the airwaves during This Week in Moab on Monday to discuss the major flooding event that disrupted local infrastructure. Learn more about the incident response, as well as their thoughts on the future. “All the climate models indicate there will be more severe storms [and] that we’ll get our precipitation kind of all at once,” says Castle. “So we might be reckoning with a new normal. And that means we need to take a hard look at our infrastructure – both natural infrastructure and built infrastructure – to determine what kind of mitigation we could develop in order to keep the floods from being so devastating.” Tune in.
// Music in this episode is ‘Holizna Raps’ by Holizna
On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton takes a dive into a place most people would rather not - the topic of death. Guest Stephen Jenkinson is a culture activist, writer and half of the Nights of Grief & Mystery project, which hosts concerts for turbulent times. He'll be in Moab on September 17th, along with recording artist and collaborator Gregory Hoskins, to fuse their work into an evening that will lift the mortal veil to learn the mysteries therein. Dive in and explore this memorable conversation on the dark, beautiful door that is death.
// Music and Sounds in this episode is 'Murmur' by Broke For Free and 'Hippie Radio' by Stephen Jenkinson and Gregory Hoskins
Get the latest on the 30th annual Moab Music Festival on Art Talks! Guests Michael Barrett and Erin Groves give an overview of this celebratory year, which aims to highlight three decades of 'music in concert with the landscape' with a heap of special concerts and programs. And later, digital artist Thomas Conway discusses creating expressive visual art using modern tech and tools.
// Music in Today’s Episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
For more information: https://paulroessler1.bandcamp.com/ https://kittenrobot.com/ New video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKx3jLZQX1Q
It took months of negotiations, but the Moab City Council finally passed the Active Employment Household Ordinance, which guarantees a percentage of housing for the local workforce in new multi-family development. Guests Mayor Joette Langianese and City Manager Carly Castle discuss getting this ‘first of its kind’ ordinance vetted and passed. And later, Moab Community Childcare reps Rob Walker and Taylor Rutherford give listeners a rundown of the new nonprofit and its mission to improve the availability of high-quality, affordable childcare in the Moab Valley.
// Show Notes:
// Moab City Active Employment Household Ordinance https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032022-1134
// Moab Community Childcare https://www.moabchildcare.org
// Music in this episode is ‘Holizna Raps’ by Holizna
One of the top issues for any recreation user group is the management of human waste. In Grand County, it’s illegal to leave human waste on area public lands. So, what to do? As Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway says, “we all have to manage our human waste one way or another every day.” The latest episode discusses the history of this issue as well as new and inventive programs aimed at waste management for recreators.
// Show Notes:
// KZMU: Wag Bag Disposal Program Aims to Curb Human Waste in the Desert, Trash Compactors https://www.kzmu.org/wag-bag-disposal-program-aims-to-curb-human-waste-in-desert-trash-compactors/
// Great Wide Open: Responsible Recreation with Anna Sprout https://www.kzmu.org/responsible-recreation-with-anna-sprout-on-great-wide-open/
// Poop in Moab https://www.discovermoab.com/poop/
// Do Good Shit https://www.dogoodshit.org
// Music in this episode is ‘Classic’ by HoliznaCC
Hop into the station wagon for a veritable clown car of a ride into the KZMU wilds of its audio preserve. Today's guests for the 30th Ever Radio Revue are a pair of brothers who broke the radio mold. They helped listeners buy sell, trade, hawk, pawn and giveaway all kinds of items in a live call-in radio classifieds show. The Trading Post was hilarious while being remarkably efficient. Comedy team Donnie Kiffmeyer and brother Joe Kiffmeyer aka 'Fast Eddie' entertained and provided a service that really worked for Moab. It helped people find what they really needed, which very often was simply to connect. The sounds that you heard on any given KZMU Friday at lunchtime really reflected the character and spirit of this thrifty, creative, compassionate, DIY desert community. Very live! Very local! And very loved. That's right, on the latest 30th Ever Radio Revue… it's time for The Trading Post!
// Vintage voices include Daven Pilling, doing his very original tune ‘River Guide on LSD,’ Randy Evans as ‘Dr. Science,’ Aaron Cooper, Skywalker 13, Firesign Theatres, Peter Bergman, Cassie Paup, and the producer and editor of the 30th Ever Radio Revue, Christy Williams Dunton. Music for this episode includes ‘Too Thirsty To Drink Water’ by Carl Blow and ‘I Love It’ by Noise Cake.
// Please reach out if you have a story to share for the series. And see you next time for a spin through 30 years of the wild sound, people, and place known as Moab Community Radio.
Strap in, it’s time for another culinary journey with some very fun-gis! Buck & Bernie discuss mushroom foraging with expert and chef Chad Scothorn of Cosmopolitan Telluride. From porcini to chanterelle, orange cap to hawk’s wings – learn more about finding and preparing mushrooms in our local region. Also, which wines are great to pair with mushrooms? Can mushrooms work with spam? Find out on the latest episode of Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie. Recipes in the show notes!
// Show Notes:
// Recipes: https://www.kzmu.org/mushroom-foraging-with-chef-chad-scothorn-buck-bernie/
//Music in Today’s Episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Are you a visceral reader or a cerebral reader? Do you feel the impact of prose immediately, or do you choose to eat certain words like ice cream? These conversations and more on the latest Radio Book Club! Hosts Shari Zollinger, Jessie Magleby and Alyssa Sherman discuss upcoming events, book reviews as well as audacious and fearless female writers. Tune in!
// Reviews & Mentions:
// An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong
// Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
// The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig
// It Girl by Ruth Ware
// Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
// Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
// Aubrey-Maturin Series by Patrick O’Brian
// The Waves by Virginia Woolf
// Jeanette Winterson Books
// Thrust by Lidia Yuknavitch
// Verge by Lidia Yuknavitch
// Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley
// Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
// Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
// The School For Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
// The Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
// American by Jess McCue
// Music in today’s episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC
The latest History Hour kicks off a very special series on Bates Wilson! Known as the ‘Father of Canyonlands,’ Wilson was a local dutch oven diplomat and visionary. Hear about Wilson from those who knew him best – his family and friends. Special guests include Wilson children Caroline, Julie and Alan aka ‘Tug.’ Plus, Rusty Davidson and Melvin Olson discuss being on the first search and rescue squad started by Wilson. Tune in for the first episode in a series on this local legend.
//Music in Today’s Episode is Speedy Delta_M by Lobo Loco, El Guateque by Septeto Machín, Sans souci: Maxixe Bresilienne by the National Promenade Band
Cast and crew with the epic western, Horizon: An American Saga, are gearing up to shoot in Grand County. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Moab to Monument Valley Film Commissioner Bega Metzner about the project. Co-written and directed by Kevin Costner, the film will depict the settlement of the American West pre and post Civil War. Tune in and learn more about the project and how to get involved.
// Show Notes:
//Extras, Speaking Roles, and Horseback Riders! On Friday July 29th & Saturday July 30th, the film project ‘Horizon’ is casting for men, women and children of all ages. No preparation necessary for Extras and Speaking Roles, as photos will be taken on site. Horseback riders must bring a video of their riding skills that can be viewed on a phone. The open call is Friday July 29th and Saturday July 30th from 11AM – 4PM at Star Hall. If you are interested but cannot attend, send a current picture and contact information to opencall@horizonseries4 (dot) com. More information is available on the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission Facebook page.
//Moab Local Crew! The film project ‘Horizon’ is currently in pre-production in Moab with anticipated shooting dates between late-August through early November. They are currently looking for potential Moab local crew members in the production, art, location, security and costume departments. If you are interested and available for full-time or day-to-day work, please send your resume and/or email production@horizonseries4.com. Experience is a plus but not a necessity.
//Music in This Week in Moab is Holizna Raps by Holizna
Moabites, take a look into the future…to 2030. What does Moab look like? Feel like? The City of Moab wants your thoughts on how to best shape this future. On the latest This Week in Moab, learn about the community-wide visioning process called ‘Moab – Tomorrow Together,’ from communications director Lisa Church. “We really want to know what the people who live here and work here and have dedicated their time and energy - blood, sweat and tears – to Moab want our city to look like in the coming years,” says Church. Tune in and learn more about how to get involved!
// Show Notes:
// Moab – Tomorrow Together Project https://lab2.future-iq.com/moab-tomorrow-together/
// Aug 1-3 Focus Group Schedule https://lab2.future-iq.com/moab-tomorrow-together/focus-groups/focus-groups-schedule/
// Music in This Week in Moab is Holizna Raps by Holizna
During the past decade as a professional artist, Justin Tyler Tate has exhibited more than 100 projects in 20 countries and four continents. His practice merges various artistic fields to find solutions to contemporary problems. Tate is the 2022 Moab Arts Re-Use Resident, where he will explore the intersection of art, community and waste systems, engaging Moab locals in the process. Learn more on the latest Art Talks!
// Show Notes:
// Moab Arts Re-Use Residency https://www.moabarts.org/residency
// Justin Tyler Tate https://justintylertate.weebly.com
//Music in Today’s Episode ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco
On the latest Great Wide Open, a conversation with renowned writer and climber Andrew Bisharat. He and host Lisa Hathaway discuss the influence of modern digital media on how we consume and produce content for previously ‘underground’ sports. Both proficient in rock climbing, their conversation mainly centers on that sport, but includes parallels for many other outdoor recreation activities. Tune in!
// Show Notes:
// Have a suggestion for a future Great Wide Open? Contact host Lisa Hathaway: kzmugwo@gmail.com
// Evening Sends https://eveningsends.com
// The RunOut Podcast https://runoutpodcast.com
//Music in Today’s Episode Brain (Instrumental Retro ID) by Lobo Loco https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Not_my_Brain/Brain_-_Instrumental_Retro_ID_1271/
KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch, recently interviewed Gideon of Destructo Disk. Gideon talked about the new album, 'Bad Gravity'. The pair discussed their favorite tracks from the album, what's next for Destructo Disk, and where fans can support the band. For More Info: https://sockhead.bandcamp.com/ https://destructodank.bandcamp.com/
We are celebrating 30 years of KZMU! On this installment of our '30th Ever Radio Revue,' we tour Teenage Wasteland with station volunteer Bruce Boyd aka DJ Hesher. His show is situated in a special moment in KZMU and in Moab's history – the early oughts. The high desert signal of Moab Community Radio was the nexus of “social” and “media” long before Facebook. Before the internet, even. Think cassettes, and scrappy desert necessity. Think punk, and a thirst, no – a need – to rock. As it turns out, actual teens in the isolated rural ‘wasteland’ responded, and the rest, as DJ Hesher reports, is history.
// Show Notes:
// This “Oral History of a Hesher” with DJ Hesher aka Bruce Boyd, is accompanied in this piece by vintage audio cassettes of his iconic show, the Teenage Wasteland. Featured in those clips are fellow KZMU volunteers, DJ Destroy , (Kelsey Howarth) and DeWayne Jackson of ‘The Rock Garden.'
// Theme music for this show is by Noise Cake with I Love It. Music Bed is Etherica provided by Justin Marshal Elias with a piece called From the Sky. Heavy backbeats mixed by the group All Good Folks and two of their songs What the Punk, and Elephant. Produced and edited by Christy Williams Dunton.
// If you have a story to share about your KZMU experience, or some vintage content to contribute to the station’s historic archive, we’d love to hear from you here at the station.
At the crossroads of culture, bookstores and libraries can help feed our collective hunger for connection. On the latest Radio Book Club, hear about books that can help bring about healing and love – and even describe feelings you might not have language for! Plus, lots of books on animals. Tune in.
// Reviews & Mentions:
// How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
// Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris
// River of the Gods by Candice Millard
// Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
// The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig
// Horse by Geraldine Brooks
// March by Geraldine Brooks
// People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
// Bodies on the Line by Lauren Rankin
// The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
// The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
// Cider House Rules by John Irving
// Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
// Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
// The Mothers by Brit Bennett
// Red Clocks by Leni Zumas
// My Notorious Life by Kate Manning
// Mink River by Brian Doyle
// An Immense World by Ed Yong
// Animals In Translation by Temple Grandin
// Like A Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
// Vagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gross
// Music in today's episode is 'Sailing Away' by Holizna CC
KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch, recently interviewed Balsac The Jaws of Death of the metal band GWAR. Disclaimer This interview contains talk of murder, killing, blood, and explicit language. Balsac The Jaws of Death was interviewed in character and represented pure GWAR fashion. The details discussed are all fictional, except for the album. The album, 'The New Dark Ages' is very real.
We’re posting the latest Buck & Bernie a little early because it’s all about summer holiday cooking! From Fourth of July to Bastille Day, chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas get into their favorite dishes to prepare while enjoying friends and family in the great outdoors, whether that’s the backyard or backwoods. From bleu cheese burgers, bone-in rib eyes, kebabs, pulled pork sandwiches and homemade ice cream, this show is a summertime feast for your ears. Tune in!
//Music in Today’s Episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Welcome back to The History Hour! Hosts Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow go hiking around Blanding, Utah with Louis Williams of Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures. The trio hike into canyons to discuss ancestral dwellings and the daily lives of ancient people in the Four Corners region. The History Hour would like to extend a special thank you to Williams, who has generously spent three episodes with our listeners to share his passion for local Indigenous history. This latest episode ‘on location’ is not to be missed!
Show Notes:
For photos and video related to this episode, check out History Hour KZMU on social media: https://www.facebook.com/History-Hour-KZMU-100266255679291
Ancient Wayves www.tourancientwayves.com
Music in Today’s Episode Speedy Delta_M by Lobo Loco
Education and advertising play big roles in Grand County’s new approach to quieting down local neighborhoods. On the latest This Week in Moab, county code compliance officer Josh Green and responsible recreation coordinator Anna Sprout discuss current and future education efforts related to curbing noise pollution. And later, county economic development director August Granath talks about two new grants available to local businesses.
// Show Notes
// Grand County Noise 2.0 Strategies (6/21/22) https://www.grandcountyutah.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/298?fileID=39418
// Grand County Noise Workshop (6/21/22) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa44HXIpnxQ&t=1204s
// Grand County Economic Development Grants https://grandcountyutah.net/1155/Local-Business-Grants/grants
//Music in This Week in Moab is Holizna Raps by Holizna
In a recent opinion column, Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese stated that Moab’s arts scene “offers all of us many unique opportunities that enrich us as human beings and also enhance this special place that we call home.” Mayor Langianese is a guest on the latest Art Talks, where she and host Richard Codd discuss arts culture in Moab. And later, the Moab Free Concert Series! Cassie Paup gives us a rundown of the musicians in the 2022 lineup and all the fun stuff to look forward to in this local summertime favorite. Tune in!
// Show Notes
// Opinion: Arts, Parks, Recreation Equal Quality of Life https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arts-parks-recreation-equal-quality-of-life/
//Moab Free Concert Series https://www.moabfreeconcerts.com/
// Music in Today’s Episode ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco ‘Dancing Ghosts’ by HoliznaPATREON
This summer weather means one thing: it's time to BBQ!! Get ready for the ultimate discussion on this delicious pastime with BBQ Hall of Famer Ray Lampe. He talks history, flavor, smoke and more! Plus tips and tricks for the BBQ beginner. Tune in to the latest Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie!
// Music in Today's Episode Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Musician William Tyler spent the month of May in Green River, Utah as an Epicenter Frontier Fellow. During that month, he created a radio play called Twilight Zephyr. It's an audio collage made up of field recordings, live guitar compositions, narration and more. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Tyler about composing this piece, his time in rural Utah, and getting to know the wind element in the desert. [Music in This Week in Moab is Holizna Raps by Holizna]
// And after the interview, Twilight Zephyr! The radio play begins just after 26 minutes. Get ready for sounds illuminating themes of both vastness and closeness. "Out here, radio floats above the canyons and the Swell. When the phone service drops and nothing is there but the horizon, the earthen static of the radio still bounces around the ether and brings us the news, reminds us that we are all just trying to get the frequency." - William Tyler
// Twilight Zephyr Credits: Written by William Tyler. Narrated by Jonathan Gottschalk. Produced by Serah Mead. Recorded by William Tyler in various locations throughout Southeastern Utah. Guitar recordings at The Tank in Rangely, Colorado were engineered by Michael van Wagoner and Samantha Light Shade. The Terry Tempest Williams piece was voiced by Frances Erlandson. Recording of Regina Lopez White Skunk was provided courtesy of the Moab Museum. Music by William Tyler Closing Music by Andres Segovia.
// Twilight Zephyr was a collaboration between the Epicenter and KZMU. Thank you to Maria Sykes, Frances Erlandson, Will Kershner, Summer Orr, Mary Langworthy, Rachael Cassells, The Tyler Family, Jenn Joy Jameson and Chris Merchant, James Paul, everyone at Epicenter, KZMU, and The Tank.
Welcome back to the History Hour! Take a trip to Blanding Utah, where guides Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow continue their conversation with Louis Williams of Ancient Wayves. As a Native outfitter, Williams has ancestral connections to the Four Corners area, and in this latest episode, he discusses subjects of historical and cultural significance.
//Show Notes Ancient Wayves https://www.tourancientwayves.com
//Music in Today's Episode Speedy Delta_M by Lobo Loco
On the latest Art Talks, a discussion about arts culture in Moab. “When we started the arts festival, I never thought that we’d be selling some pretty high end things in my time,” says guest Theresa King. “The art purchasing market has changed in Moab over time. We do see people looking for art, coming here and buying art. And it has endless potential.” Additional guests include Christy Williams-Dunton of Moab ArTTrails and new Moab artist Dustin Hardgrove. Plus, get the latest on the Moab Arts Festival from King and Chrissy Noel Kinslow aka ‘Madam Doodle,’ who will lead the kids activities this year.
// Show Notes
// Moab Arts Festival http://www.moabartsfestival.org/?fbclid=IwAR3qMwGpJ0mRjLNLyZ8fDvmgDLETPfH0SjCH-vMs7MS1A2oKR5A9TO4IOw4
// Dustin Hardgrove https://www.dhardgrove.com
// Moab ArTTrails http://moabarttrails.org/
// Music in Today’s Art Talks Bom Jardim by Lobo Loco
During his first week as Moab City Police Chief, Jared Garcia has been doing a lot of listening. “I want to make good decisions. I want to make sure our police department’s moving in the right direction,” he said. “The only way to do that is to listen to people. And that’s what I’m trying to do right now.” Learn about Chief Garcia and his hopes for the police department including hiring, best practices, department culture and more. It’s host Christy Williams-Dunton on the latest This Week in Moab! Tune in.
Read a transcript of this interview here: https://www.kzmu.org/moab-city-police-chief-jared-garcia-on-this-week-in-moab/
Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna
It's This Week in Moab! Tune in for the latest info on the Youth Garden Project and state efforts in fire prevention. Host Howard Trenholme first speaks with the Youth Garden’s Executive Director, Emily Roberson. She talks programs, growing food, and more! Next guest is Karl Hunt, with the state’s Department of Natural Resources. He gives us an overview of Utah’s ‘Fire Sense’ campaign and ongoing efforts to prevent human-caused fires. Tune in!
// Show Notes
//Youth Garden Project https://www.youthgardenproject.org
// Utah Fire Sense https://www.youthgardenproject.org
// Music in Today's Episode HOLIZNA RAPS (instrumental) by HOLIZNA
As public lands continue to experience ever-burgeoning visitation, things like off-trail travel, human waste disposal and search-and-rescues become bigger and bigger issues. To help address such challenges in the Moab area, Grand County has created several new interpretive staff positions to interact with and educate those visiting our public lands. On the latest Great Wide Open, a conversation with Grand County’s first Responsible Recreation Program Coordinator, Anna Sprout. Tune in for some insights on how they are working to minimize the negative effects of outdoor adventures.
// Show Notes
// Grand County Active Transportation and Trails – the ‘Moab Trail Team’ https://www.grandcountyutah.net/971/Active-Transportation-and-Trails
// Music in Today’s Episode Brain (Instrumental Retro ID) by Lobo Loco
Hear some powerful poetry on the latest Radio Book Club! Plus, literary reviews involving outer space, afrofuturism, and interesting characters from tiny towns and landscapes like ours. Tune in!
// Radio Book Club Reviews/Mentions
// Trust by Hernan Diaz
// In the Distance by Hernan Diaz
// Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong
// Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
// Mink River by Brian Doyle
// The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae
// A Quick Trip to Moab by Kevin T Jones
// Candy House by Jennifer Egan
// Music in Today's Episode Rainy Nightwalk by Lobo Loco
It's another entertaining culinary journey on the latest Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie! Today it's all about seafood - from catfish to tuna, oysters to scallops and much, much more. Tune in for a delicious experience peppered with recipes and memories!
// Buck & Bernie Seafood Recipes https://www.kzmu.org/catch-and-cook-seafood-with-buck-bernie/
// Music in Today's Episode Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
What you get when you mix woolly mammoths, Butch Cassidy, Alan ‘Tug’ Wilson and a little Dutch oven politics? The latest History Hour! Hosts Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow get into guide mode as they explore a grab bag of Moab history and tall tales. Get to know your hosts and guides as they reveal the local stories close to their hearts. Tune in!
//Music in Today's Episode Speedy Delta_M by Lobo Loco Allright in Louisiana by Lobo Loco
What happens when we lose our gathering places? What happens when the divide in desirable recreation communities between restaurant workers and those who can afford to live there becomes too much? These are the questions that filmmakers Anne Keller and Jen Zeuner are untangling in their documentary Ghost Town (working title). The cofounders of the Hot Tomato Pizzeria are interviewing workers in small, passionate, independent restaurants from Moab to Telluride and Crested Butte to raise awareness around these issues and find solutions. On the latest This Week in Moab, we catch up on their project and hear clips from the 2021 KZMU News documentary Welcome to Moab – A Service Story. Tune in!
// Show Notes
// Work in the local restaurant industry? Want to share your experience with the Ghost Town filmmakers? Contact: jenzeuner@yahoo.com
// Welcome to Moab – A Service Story https://www.kzmu.org/welcome-to-moab-a-service-story/
//Music in Today's Episode HOLIZNA RAPS (instrumental) by HOLIZNA
Take a trip back in time on the latest This Week in Moab where Host Christy Williams-Dunton airs archival audio from Ken Davey, Tim DeChristopher, Amy Goodman and Kent Frost! It’s a discussion for the memory banks with rotating TWIM hosts Howard Trenholme and Molly Marcello. Celebrate 30 years of KZMU – and just about as long of This Week in Moab (as far as anyone can remember!)
April is dark skies month in Utah, inspiring Moab City’s Sustainability and Arts Departments to partner on a dark skies-inspired art show. Learn more on the latest Art Talks, where guests Kelly McInerney and Richard Lory discuss the importance – and art of – dark night skies. Plus, the Community Artist in the Parks Program connects local artists with the landscapes of local national parks. Guest Samantha Metzner is the 2022 CAIP and the second photographer chosen in the history of the program. She’ll discuss her work and experience as CAIP so far. Tune in!
// Music in Today’s Art Talks Bom Jardim by Lobo Loco
On the latest This Week in Moab, host Howard Trenholme speaks with the original volunteer who created this public affairs show – Rory Tyler. The two talk ‘This Week in Moab’ history and more! Tune in.
// Music in Today's Episode Holizna RAPS by HOLIZNA
On the latest Radio Book Club, enter a speculative space where ghosts cross landscapes and refuse to remain invisible. Hosts Andy Nettell and Shari Zollinger interview author M Dressler on their latest novel Our Eyes At Night, whose ghost narrator spends time in canyon country. Plus, book reviews and mentions on this specter-heavy theme! Tune in.
// Book Reviews + Mentions
// Our Eyes At Night by M Dressler
// Into Every Generation A Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
// When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
// American Refuge by Diya Abdo
// In Love by Amy Bloom
// Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
// The Overstory by Richard Powers
// The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
// Jim Harrison Complete Poems by Jim Harrison
// Until We Fall by Nicole Zelniker
//Music in Today's Episode Rainy Nightwalk by Lobo Loco
The dynamic chef duo is back! This time with local farmer Rhonda Gotway Clyde, who has been growing food in Moab for nearly 30 years. From carrots to tomatoes and fennel (yes, fennel!) she gives Buck & Bernie the rundown of the operations at Easy Bee Farm. Her not-so-secret secret? Nurturing good soil. Tune in for all things local farming on the latest episode of Buck & Bernie!
// Show Notes
//Recipes for Today's Episode https://www.kzmu.org/fresh-produce-recipes-buck-bernie/
//Easy Bee Farm https://easybeefarm.com/aboutus/
// Music in Today's Episode Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
The History Hour on KZMU is back!! Now, with co-hosts and guides Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow. Take a trip with them as they interview their first guest, Louis Williams of Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures. As a Native outfitter, Williams has ancestral connection to the Four Corners terrain and wildlife. He shares several stories of his upbringing and discusses guiding in the surrounding landscape. Plus, lots of conversation about petroglyph panels! Tune in – and welcome back – to The History Hour.
// Show Notes
// Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures https://www.tourancientwayves.com
// Music in Today’s Episode ‘Speedy Delta_M’ by Lobo Loco
On the latest This Week in Moab – it's all about the future! First guest is August Granath, Grand County Economic Development & Tourism Director. His office is preparing two major grants for local organizations – one that focuses on economic diversification and another on small tourism business marketing. He tells us about this process and how organizations can get involved. Next guest is Carly Castle, acting Moab City Manager. She tells us about a months-long community visioning process called ‘Moab – Tomorrow Together’ that seeks to identify core community values for better – and more unified - future planning. Tune in!
// Show Notes
// Grand County Grants – Tell Us What You Think https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZAMKGY_WeSl1yZiaWyuyYxRSnkiNoxey-7EMMGCNicvNm7A/viewform
// Moab Tomorrow Together Project https://lab2.future-iq.com/moab-tomorrow-together/
// Music in this episode H O L I Z N A (Instrumental) by HoliznaRAPS
Tune in for the latest Art Talks, where host Richard Codd explores art in the airport and art in the park! First up, Nancy Volmer of the Salt Lake City International Airport gives an overview of the latest installations. She says ‘every nook and cranny’ of the airport is filled with artwork, from cascading sculptures, immersive pieces, and more traditional murals. Next is guest Theresa King, who discusses the events and ‘new energy’ of the upcoming 2022 Moab Arts Festival at Swanny City Park – and how to get involved.
// Show Notes
// SLC International Airport Art https://slcairport.com/about-the-airport/airport-overview/art-collection/
// Moab Arts Festival http://moabartsfestival.org
// Music in Today’s Art Talks Bom Jardim by Lobo Loco Aced It by Ketsa
Dinosaurs and degrees are featured on the latest This Week in Moab! Tune in as Lee Shenton from Utah Friends of Paleontology discusses local paleo-history from millions of years ago to the present, with updates on the upcoming Utahraptor State Park. And later in the program, USU-Moab’s new academic building is almost complete and associate vice president Lianna Etchberger has all the details. Tune in!
Show Notes:
Utah Friends of Paleontology https://utahpaleo.org
Utah State University-Moab https://statewide.usu.edu/moab/
Moab’s New Academic Building https://statewide.usu.edu/moab/newcampus/
On the latest Great Wide Open, host Lisa Hathaway and her three intrepid guests take us on a journey into the Book Cliffs, a giant tract of rugged land that juts into Grand County. Although there is a long history of grazing and extractive projects in this area, ‘wildness’ remains the Book Cliffs most predominant feature. Since the 1980s, plans to pave a road through this area have been floated - lots of money has been spent on potential projects - but none have yet come to fruition. Guests Trish Hedin (Grand County Commissioner), Sam Van Wetter (Save The Book Cliffs) and Jared Trader (Book Cliffs Enthusiast) discuss this resource and keeping it pavement-free.
// Show Notes
// Save the Book Cliffs: A History https://www.savethebookcliffs.com/history
// The Canyon Country Zephyr (Aug 2014): Take it or Leave it – Book Cliffs Highway Update & Some Thoughts on ‘Production v Consumption…by Jim Stiles’ https://www.canyoncountryzephyr.com/2014/08/03/take-it-or-leave-it-book-cliffs-highway-update-some-thoughts-on-production-v-consumption-by-jim-stiles/
// KUER (Mar 2022): Rural counties won’t pursue controversial Book Cliffs Highway…for now https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2022-03-11/rural-counties-wont-pursue-controversial-book-cliffs-highway-for-now
// KUER (Jun 2021) Highway Through The Book Cliffs Is Back On The Table, Despite Protests By Property Owners And Grand County https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2021-06-07/highway-through-the-book-cliffs-is-back-on-the-table-despite-protests-by-property-owners-and-grand-county
Do your book preferences change when you travel? Maybe you get really into romances, mysteries, or even audiobooks! That discussion and more on the latest Radio Book Club. Plus, literary reviews on a myriad of titles involving rare antiques, felling redwoods, cats and modern fables! Tune in.
// Reviews & Mentions
// The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
// Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson
// Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
// The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
// The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
// The Last Bookseller: A Life in the Rare Book Trade by Gary Goodman
// The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk
// The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
// Tracing Time: Seasons of Rock Art by Craig Childs
// Dearest Water: Poems by Nancy Takacs
// An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten
Are spices the secret ingredient to both flavor and culture?! Join chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas as they travel around the world with this hot topic. From Texas chili powder to Indian masalas, Jamaican jerk flavors to French provincial blends, Cajun mixes to pickling spices – this is one spicy show not to be missed! And as always, there are some great recipes with this episode! Tune in.
// Recipes in this Episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DUT7r92EK_W_Le59SnvJPVhQ-qxmQQFkEua7z8UqImY/edit#heading=h.x7062r44ok29
// Music in this Episode: Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
KZMU interviews Doro from Warlock. Warlock has just released a live version of their album, Triumph and Agony. Doro talked about how the idea of the album manifested, touring, and the journey her music career has taken her on.
KZMU recently interviewed Shane Morgan Raps. We chatted about his new album, "Journal Entries" which was released earlier this summer.
Do you sometimes wonder about Moab’s new streetlights AND the amazing EMS team? Well wonder no more! The latest This Week in Moab has guests experts in both these subjects. First, Moab City’s sustainability director Mila Dunbar-Irwin fills us in on transitioning the town to dark-sky friendly standards. And later in the program (18:00), Grand County EMS director Andy Smith overviews this important department, which provides patient care across 3,700 square miles of rural Utah.
// Show Notes
// Moab City Streetlight Conversion Project https://moabcity.org/598/City-Streetlight-Conversion-Project
// Grand County EMS https://www.grandcountyems.net
Crystal Bunch, KZMU's Music Director, recently chatted with Craig from Applesauce Tears. The topic of the conversation was the band's new LP, Scores.
Crystal Bunch, KZMU Music Director, recently interviewed Sal Abruscato. Sal, formally of Type O Negative is on a new venture now with his present band, A Pale Horse Named Death. Sal talked about his music career, how he got started, and what he is looking forward to from here.
How do you see and perceive color? Do some painters and artists experience color differently than others? On the latest Art Talks, delve into the space where rods and cones intersect with artistic perception. Artist and color expert Larry Christensen (17:00) shares his thoughts on the subject. Plus, artist Karen Chatham (3:00) talks about her process and why she’s driven to create certain works. And later, Kelley McInerney (39:00) joins the program to discuss her new role as Moab City’s Arts & Special Events Director and the MARC’s winter programming.
// Show Notes //
Music In Today’s Art Talks: New Spirit by Lobo Loco Aced It by Ketsa
// Karen Chatham http://www.studiokmoab.com https://www.gallerymoab.com/collections/69273
// Larry Christensen https://www.gallerymoab.com/collections/69274
// Moab Arts and Recreation Center https://www.moabarts.org
On This Week in Moab, hear the latest on two vital nonprofits in our community – Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center and Moab Solutions. Host Howard Trenholme first speaks with Seekhaven’s Abigail Taylor on the organization's services and work to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. Then (19:00), Moab Solutions' Sara Melnicoff and Diego Velasquez join the program to talk about the recent homeless point in time count and the intersection of social and ecological health at the center of their mission. Tune in!
// Show Notes
// Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center https://www.seekhaven.org
// Moab Solutions https://www.moab-solutions.org
The latest Great Wide Open is here! ‘After the Burn’ is a conversation with Brian Murdock of the US Forest Service and Eric Trenbeth of the Utah Avalanche Center on the anatomy and future prospects for outdoor recreation in the wake of the 2021 Pack Creek Fire. With host Lisa Hathaway, the trio covers the intersection of wildfire and winter recreation with a good dose of passion and local knowledge. Plus, talking trees! Tune in!
// Show Notes //
Photo: Courtesy Brian Murdock
// NPR: Trees Talk To Each Other. ‘Mother Tree’ Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/04/993430007/trees-talk-to-each-other-mother-tree-ecologist-hears-lessons-for-people-too
// Utah Avalanche Center: Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains https://utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/moab
// Utah Avalanche Center: Forecast for the Abajos Area Mountains https://utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/abajos
// Utah Avalanche Center on Instagram https://instagram.com/utavy_moab?utm_medium=copy_link
// US Forest Service: Manti-La Sal National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal
// Luna Moab https://www.facebook.com/Luna-Moab-1546461635400578
Is it possible to put a book down when you just aren’t enjoying it? What’s the best way to weave the covid-19 pandemic into a work of fiction? These and other questions on the latest Radio Book Club! Pinch-literary reviewers Meg Flynn and Molly Marcello join the indelible Jessie Magleby in conversation. Featuring stories that go straight to your heart – and ones that meander around in good (and bad!) ways. Tune in!
// Reviews + Mentions //
// Recitatif by Toni Morrison // Deacon King Kong by James McBride // Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie // Medusa's Ankles: Stories by A.S. Byatt // The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan // Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty // Death of Francis Bacon by Max Porter // Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit // The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel // Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder // Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman // Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Looking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further, because Chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas are serving up some love on the latest ‘Buck and Bernie’ show. They’ve got a jam-packed live episode replete with advice for going out – and staying in – on this romantic holiday. Special guest and mixologist Ian Buckingham rounds out the show. Get ready for wine pairings! Chocolate! Oysters! And of course, friendship. It’s all about sharing the love.
// Find recipes for this episode // https://www.kzmu.org/sharing-the-love-on-chefs-adventures-with-buck-bernie/
// Music featured in this episode: // Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa
Wowee, glorious radio family, can you believe it?! KZMU turns 30 this year! That’s right, it’s been 30 years of grassroots - live - wild & woolly - local radio on your desert airwaves. Take a trip in the time machine on the latest History Hour with longtime KZMU-ite (and 30th anniversary archivist!) Christy Williams-Dunton, station manager Serah Mead and news & public affairs director Molly Marcello. They’ll play a few audio snapshots from KZMU’s aural archives and discuss what’s percolating for the station’s big birthday year. It’s all about honoring the past, celebrating the present, and dreaming of the future.
// Show Notes //
Music featured in this episode:
// Within Time by Ketsa // Eternal Funk Palace Ketsa // LaMarcia (Core Version) by LaMa // I Love It by Noise Cake
Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Dylan Stephens. Dylan chatted about the new album, "The Sweetest Girl" by Listen, Natalia.
What is up with that big infrastructure project on Mill Creek Drive? Get the latest on replacing an aging water main line with Moab City engineer Chuck Williams. He talks water, flooding and roads on This Week in Moab. Plus, a conversation with the first executive director of the Moab Area Community Land Trust, Kaitlin Myers! As the former senior projects manager at Moab City, she’s no stranger to the complexities of the housing crisis. Myers discusses increasing the workforce housing stock with the land trust’s Arroyo Crossing development.
// Show Notes
// Moab City: Work Underway On Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project https://moabcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=363
// Grand County & City of Moab Unified Transportation Master Plan https://www.grandcountymoabtmp.com
// Moab Area Community Land Trust https://www.moabclt.org
HLFMN is an electronic artist who resides in Milan, Italy. HLFMN recently took a minute to chat with us about the meaning beside the half mask and what we can expect from him in the future. HLFMN's latest EP Solar was released in May 2021. This interview is different than other interviews I have done because of language barriers. HLFMN was dedicated to completing this interview with KZMU so we sent over the questions to him so that he could take the time to record the answers in English. Enjoy!
Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Johnny McBee. Johnny is the mastermind behind the band, The Browning. The Browning is a Kansas City based metal band with a recently released album titled, "End of Existence".
I recently had the chance to speak with Dave, the lead vocalist of Monster Magnet. The 90s teenager inside me was blushing and by a miracle I held it together long enough to chat about the new album. Monster Magnet recently released a full length album titled, A Better Dystopia. The album is best described as Acid Rock and features covers of legendary songs from the 60s-70s. Take a moment to listen to what Dave had to say about his journey in music and learn what is coming next from Monster Magnet.
Working in the outdoor recreation and tourism industry can be fun – the camaraderie of being part a team, spending time outside, having interactions with people from all over the world. But for many, especially those with marginalized identities, it can also be very difficult – a minefield of microagressions and workplace harassment. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Abigail Taylor and Cora Phillips of Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center as well as Dr. Maria Blevins of Utah Valley University on how to create safer spaces in the outdoors. The trio share research on this important subject while offering solutions for employees and employers.
Show Notes:
A-DASH Collaborative https://www.a-dashcollaborative.org Seekhaven’s Workplace Sexual Harassment Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnDeJo6z-6gmTfImoQplIP7m6CUy_8Yj8vVX_Nt1MMR-oB_A/viewform U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Chart of Risk Factors for Harassment and Responsive Strategies https://www.eeoc.gov/chart-risk-factors-harassment-and-responsive-strategies
Amigo the Devil released a new album titled Born Against in April 2021. I recently interviewed Amigo the Devil himself AKA Danny to discuss the new album. We also chatted about how he got his start in music and where Amigo the Devil will go from here.
Delve deep into the winemaking process from vine to harvest to glass on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie. Guest Glenn Purpura of Spanish Valley Winery & Vineyards converses with hosts/chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas on the unique local winemaking scene in Moab. Learn some local history, how to nurture the vine, and catch a few stories on some truly wild imbibing turkeys! Tune in for another spirited culinary journey over the airwaves.
Some 'Spirited' Recipes: https://www.kzmu.org/local-winemaking-with-glenn-purpura-buck-bernie/
The latest Radio Book Club begins with reflections and a thank you to Joan Didion, who passed away in December. She left the world with her layered, sharp, and resonant writing. And, hosts have a lively discussion about the books they have NOT read on the New York Times’ ‘Top 25 Books in the Past 125 Years’ list. Infinite jests are had by all! Plus, ample book reviews and recommendations.
Reviews + Recommendations:
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World by Matt Kracht Blue Nights; Year of Magical Thinking; Slouching Towards Bethlehem; Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion All About Love by bell hooks New York Times Cooking: No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton Black Diamond: A Mystery of the French Countryside by Martin Walker These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Life and Times of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of the American West by Peter Hiller The Thursday Murder Club; The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman The Beatles: Get Back ed. John Harris The House of Owls: In the Company of Crows and Ravens by Tony Angell Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette Canyonlands Carnage by Scott Graham
Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Coastal Fire Department. Coastal Fire Department is an alt-rock back based in Guernsey.
KZMU's Music Director Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Andrea Levesque of Atlantic Canyons. The two discussed Andrea's release of her debut album, See the Hue. Andrea discussed her genre bending album and the process of producing music during the pandemic.
DJ Mayday, host for the KZMU radio show "I can Hear Queerly", interviewed Subtle Mullets. They talked about their new album, how it was recorded, and how they got their band name.
Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Claire Cronin. The pair talked about Claire's recent release "Bloodless". Claire talked about being an author, a musician, and the new album's production.
KZMU's Music Director recently chatted with KK Downing of KK's Priest (formally of Judas Priest). KK Downing talked about his new album, what he has been up to that past decade, and what we can expect from his new band KK's Priest in the future.
SPIN magazine recently released an article titled, "I Have Seen The Future, and It's Willie Nelson's Granddaughter". Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently came across that article and was hooked. Crystal reached out to Raelyn asking about the possibility of doing an interview herself and Raelyn quickly agreed. Take a moment to listen to why Raelyn chose the ukulele over the guitar, what her future plans are for the Raelyn Nelson Band, and much more.
Is there such a thing as a 'good death'? Grand County Hospice knows there is. Join host Christy Williams Dunton and Terry Galen in discussion around making the big transition easier, both on the one in transit - and their families. The duo converse about local resources in end of life care planning and how to start this conversation with loved ones. Tune in for an informative and frank conversation on the final good night.
Wrap up ‘This Year in Moab’ with Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus and Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann! The pair look back on 2021 and the top issues addressed in the Moab valley. From noise ordinances to housing, joyful moments to local tragedies that touched our lives this year. Host Howard Trenholme guides the conversation around another memorable year.
From books to podcasts, social media and film – it’s the 2nd annual Great Wide Open holiday review! Tune in for recommendations on outdoor rec-themed media – a great way to spend these long, dark, wintry nights. Host Lisa Hathaway jam-packs this episode with personal and listener-submitted reviews. Tune in!
Reviews + Recommendations –
Social Media: Keri’s Pilates Room @kerispilatesroom Moab Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation @moabpt http://www.moabphysicaltherapy.com/ Dr. Natasha Barnes @natashabarnes https://natashabarnesrehab.com/ Unlikely Hikers @unlikelyhikers https://unlikelyhikers.org/
Podcasts: The Power Company Podcast https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/podcast The Runout https://runoutpodcast.com/ RadioWest https://radiowest.kuer.org/ Megadroughts, Pt. 1: Ancient Societal Collapse https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-1-ancient-societal-collapse Megadroughts, Pt. 2: The Present https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-2-present Megadroughts, Pt. 3: The Future https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-3-future
Film & TV Series: Standing on Sacred Ground https://standingonsacredground.org/ The Last Honey Hunter https://www.feltsoulmedia.com/blog/2020/2/19/the-last-honey-hunter The Rescue https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-rescue The Alpinist https://www.thealpinistfilm.com/ 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible https://www.nimsdai.com/14-peaks-film
Books: Standing on Sacred Ground Transcripts https://standingonsacredground.org/transcripts Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Virga & Bone: Essays from Dry Places by Craig Childs Air Mail: Letters of Politics, Pandemics, and Place by Amy Irvine and Pam Houston Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World by Porter Fox There and Back: Photographs from the Edge by Jimmy Chin
KZMU's Music Director recently interviewed Jen from the band Lost Walks. Lost Walks is a Denver, CO based band that roots itself in music, movement, and art. Lost Walks recently released their new album "Blood Lantern" as a prequel to their last album "Wolf, Woman, Man".
DJ Mayday, the host from "I Can Hear Queerly Now" interviews PRUDNS to discuss the new album Tinka.
The atmospheric pleasures of wintertime reading are top of the mind for KZMU’s Radio Book Club hosts this month. A few extra hours of darkness, a good cup of tea and a fireplace (real flames optional) is a great recipe for literary transformation. Hear their latest reviews and mentions, from gothic novels to travel stories and cookbooks, as well as the notable work of fiction sparking renewed interest in the genre for one host. Plus, a few stories about books creating life experiences. Tune in!
Radio Book Club Reviews + Mentions:
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich A Field Guide to Western Birds by Roger Tory Peterson The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien Picnic in the Ruins by Todd Robert Petersen The City of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat Cheese Sex Death: A Bible for the Cheese Obsessed by Erika Kubik Let's Make Dumplings! A Comic Book Cookbook by Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan The Oak Papers by James Canton Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Best American Travel Writing 2021 ed. Padma Lakshmi How I Became a Tree by Sumana Roy Fight Night by Miriam Toews
KZMU's Music Director interviewed Laura Jane Grace. The topic of the conversation was the new EP, At War With The Silverfish. The two talked about how the pandemic has affected production, what Laura Jane Grace has been up to, and what we can expect from her next.
KZMU's Music Director interviews Josh from The Raging Nathans. The Raging Nathans is a punk band from Dayton, Ohio. The topic of the conversation was their new album, Wasting My Heart. Josh also talked about future releases, how the band formed, and what we can expect from the band next.
KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Jacob Hemphill of SOJA. Crystal and Jacob discussed the origin of the album title, favorite tracks from the album, and what album production looked like during the pandemic.
KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Kaley Rutledge. Kaley released her album, "Tender Heart" earlier this fall. Kaley talks about her music career, what's next, and favorite tracks from the album.
On the latest This Week in Moab, a conversation about much-needed resources in our community. First, Lanette Denton from USARA (Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness) discusses addiction recovery services in Moab. And, due to an increase in overdose deaths caused by the synthetic opioid fentanyl, Denton discusses steps community members can take to help prevent overdose in Moab. Next (22:00), Liz Donkersloot of the Grand County Local Homeless Council talks about Project SOL (Safe Outdoor Living). The project will act as a repository of supplies aimed and making people experiencing homelessness safer and slightly more comfortable. Tune in!
Show Notes:
Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness – Moab https://www.myusara.com/moab/
Project SOL (Safe Outdoor Living) Wish List: https://www.dreamlist.com/list/ceeksj5esadrldzfpkspfff5ze?fbclid=IwAR2hvicJyoJbCBw9Q-vPdSlY80bN8ti-0KPuE1egCKgAbSHvLtc1EPIhyMA
Moab Valley Multicultural Center: https://moabmc.org
It’s a KZMU radio special! Welcome to Moab - A Service Story. On today’s menu is the housing crisis served with a side of worker shortages. Comes with free burnout.
It’s clear that the housing crisis turned worker shortage is threatening to gut employment sectors at every level in Moab. In this special, we zero in on our local restaurants, arguably the most public-facing businesses in our service industry. You’ll hear from restaurant employees across different types of eateries talk about their experience working in Moab at this moment. They’re working in an ongoing pandemic, in the busiest longest most harrowing of seasons. A season where there’s more business than ever but business owners themselves are worried about keeping the doors open as everyone struggles to find and keep housing. You’ll hear how local independent restaurant owners are scraping it together and their thoughts on the future. And you’ll hear a bit about mental health, too.
Many thanks to Ann, Jen, Natali, Alex, Wes, Bella, Mardee, Ruth, Louis, Meghan, Jacqueline, and Cozy for sharing your stories on our airwaves and illustrating how restaurants help keep communities vibrant.
Show Notes:
Ghost Town, A Film By Passenger Media: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ghost-town-production-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer Work in the local restaurant industry? Want to share your experience with the Ghost Town filmmakers? Contact: Jen Zeuner jenzeuner@yahoo.com 970-216-3768
Music and other sounds heard in today’s special: Crowded Park by TravieDoodle bar chatter by SoundsExciting FunkBox by Ketsa Way-to-West by Ketsa Chillflow (makaih.com) by Makiah Beats The Journey by Audiobinger Happy-Chappy by Ketsa
Note: this special contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast.
It’s a special edition of KZMU’s new show, ‘Chefs’ Adventures with Buck and Bernie!’ Join chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas as they ‘talk turkey’ from the main event, to super sides, and much, much more. Ever considered using sparkling water in your pie crust? Or transforming Thanksgiving leftovers into a pot pie? What about getting that perfect thickness for your gravy? Tune in for tips and tricks for a fall feast! And pssst – the show notes include some great recipes (find them here: https://www.kzmu.org/turkey-talk-with-chefs-buck-and-bernie/)
Keep it tuned to KZMU – ‘Chefs' Adventures with Buck and Bernie’ will air monthly beginning in January. The chefs will take spirited culinary journeys through stories and conversation on the first Mondays of every month at 4PM.
Music in this episode is 'Cantina Rag' by Jackson F. Smith
When’s the last time you created something just for the sake of creating? On the latest Art Talks, host Richard Codd speaks with two guests inspiring youth in Grand County to do just that – teachers Bruce Hucko and Catherine Moore. The duo talk about the dynamic arts education here in Moab, and its importance for overall learning. And later, professional photographer and tour guide Bryan Haile joins the program for some tips and tricks with landscape and portrait photography.
Show Notes: Bryan Haile Photography https://bryanhailephotography.com/bryan-haile-photography Tom Till Tours https://tomtilltours.com/about-tt-tours/
On the latest This Week in Moab, a spotlight on Moab's greatest asset - nonprofits. There are so many great community organizations in Moab, and host Howard Trenholme sits down with two of them. WabiSabi's Laura Creekmore and the Moab Free Health Clinic's Doug Caylor (29:00) discuss current and upcoming programs at their respective organizations. Tune in to learn more about these local assets!
Show Notes:
WabiSabi Moab https://www.wabisabimoab.org
Moab Free Health Clinic https://www.moabfreehealthclinic.org
Toggle between the mytho-poetic and the scientific on the latest Radio Book Club, where hosts pepper author Brooke Williams with questions on his latest work, Mary Jane Wild: Two Walks & A Rant. This lively discussion is full of literary action – walking becomes a conduit for life force, wrestling becomes the tackling of place, privilege, and philosophy. Plus, the latest book reviews and mentions from readers Jessie Magleby, Andy Nettell, Shari Zollinger, and special guest Williams. Tune in!
Radio Boook Club Mentions + Reviews:
Mary Jane Wild: Two Walks & A Rant by Brooke Williams A Responsibility to Awe by Rebecca Elson Sailing Alone Around the Room by Billy Collins Nine Horses by Billy Collins Other Poets: Mary Oliver, rupi kaur, Rumi The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Through The Flower: My Struggle as a Woman Artist by Judy Chicago Fazal Sheikh & Terry Tempest Williams: The Moon is Behind Us by Fazal Sheikh and Terry Tempest Williams Bewilderment by Richard Powers Orwell’s Roses by Rebecca Solnit
Some big arts events on the Moab horizon are featured on the latest Art Talks. First, Cassie Paup of the Moab Folk Festival reviews this year’s lineup, community-centered events and more. The 19th annual festival is November 6th and 7th, taking place outdoors at the Center Street ballfields. Next (24:00), Bega Metzner of the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission discusses their ‘Moab Monster Movie Mash,’ and other scintillating screenings over Halloween weekend. The ‘mash’ happens October 30th at Star Hall and features original short films made with spooky themes during a six-week long film challenge. Learn more and tune in!
Show Notes:
Moab Folk Festival https://www.moabfolkfestival.com/
Moab Monster Movie Mash https://www.facebook.com/events/549019329774807/
Music Featured in today’s Art Talks: El Guateque by Septeto Machin O Cerebro do Morto by Dr. Frankenstein
On the latest This Week in Moab, a discussion about the housing crisis, and the ways building codes and development norms frequently undermine efforts to address the issues, while adding to climate woe. Host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks with David Eisenberg of the Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT) in Tucson, Arizona. They discuss the 'power of the code' to address not just the housing crisis, but the climate crisis too, and how to give regulatory shape to sustainable development models. Eisenberg visited Moab recently as part of the Natural Building Alliance’s 2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference.
Show Notes:
Development Center for Appropriate Technology http://www.dcat.net/index.php
Natural Building Alliance https://natural-building-alliance.org/
Hear from your candidates running for city council and mayor! KZMU’s 2021 Candidate Roundtable is now available to stream or download. Candidates field questions on a number of important local issues from property taxes, housing, the police department, noise, water issues, restoring citizen confidence in city hall and much, much more!
City council candidates: Anthony Charles, Josie Kovash, Mike McCurdy, Jason Taylor, and Luke Wojciechowski.
Mayoral candidates: Sherri Costanza, Aaron Davies, Kent Green, Joette Langianese, Stephen Stocks, and Bill Winfield.
Live in Moab City? Register to Vote! https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg/index.html
Moab City Election Info Portal https://moabcity.org/236/Election-Information
What do you expect when you pick up a work of fiction? Have you read something lately that both surprised and enchanted you? Or, have you just felt like throwing books across the room? These are the central questions to the latest discussion in Radio Book Club. This three-year anniversary episode hinges on emotional truths, journeys down wonderful rabbit holes, and as always - lively book reviews. Tune in!
Show Notes:
Andy’s Reviews + Mentions
Mary Jane Wilde: Two Walks and a Rant by Brook Williams
Works by Peter Heller: The Dog Stars, The Painter, Celine, The River, The Guide
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
Overstory by Richard Powers
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller by Nadia Wassef
12 Bytes: How We Got Here, Where We Might Go Next by Jeanette Winterson
Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke
Paint by Numbers: A Charles Bloom Murder Mystery Series by Mark Sublette
Shari’s Reviews + Mentions
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain
Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever
In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain by Tom Vitale
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
Jessie’s Reviews + Mentions
Cast, the Origins of Our Discontent
Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper
Daughter of the Morning Star: A Longmire Mystery by Craig Johnson
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
With a lower overall carbon footprint compared to gas-powered motors and no direct emissions — not to mention they contribute to less congestion and are easier to park - ebiking as a short-distance transportation option has nearly unanimous support in most communities. But do ebikes fit into our outdoor recreation experience? And if so, which ones and where? What even is an ebike?!?
On the latest Great Wide Open, host Lisa Hathaway sits down with two long-time cycling aficionados about ebikes and their place (or not) in our local landscape. Part one features guest Ashley Korenblat, owner of Western Spirit Cycling Adventures, managing director of Public Lands Solutions and IMBA Mountain Biking Hall of Famer. Part two features Colin Topper, former Grand County High School Mountain Biking Team coach and the current biking representative to the Moab Trail Mix Committee.
Is there a place for these ebikes on our local trails? The host and guests are not sure about the answer, but all agree that Moabites must continue the dialogue, examine the data and look at what other communities are doing to successfully integrate (or not) class 1 access to single track trails. They also mull other options for getting folks out for great cycling experiences, regardless of the mode of cycling they choose.
Show notes:
Photo: Courtesy Escape Adventures
Interested in being an advocate/representative for ebikes? Contact: Colin_Topper@yahoo.com
Ebike guide to Moab https://www.discovermoab.com/ebikes/
It’s all about Ranked Choice Voting! Moab City voters will be choosing their next mayor and two new city council members on November 2nd. Instead of just picking their favorite, voters will rank their candidates in order of preference. Moab City recorder Sommar Johnson and Utah County Elections Director Rozan Mitchell join This Week in Moab to explain how Ranked Choice Voting works, and what voters can expect.
Show Notes:
Moab City Election Information https://moabcity.org/236/Election-Information
An all-female bike expedition came through Moab this week, collecting oral histories about the Colorado River. The Water Cycle project is biking the length of the river’s watershed, in order to find out what it means to the communities living along its banks. On the latest This Week in Moab, we hear more from bikers and oral historians Kate Trudeau and Molly Delandsheer about their journey, and how they want to turn conflicts over the river into personal connections.
Show Notes:
The Water Cycle https://www.waterbicycle.org
Delve into Moab's stars - both literally and figuratively - on the latest This Week in Moab. Guest Crystal White, co-founder of Moab Dark Skies and new stargazing guidebook author, joins the program to explore the phenomena above our heads. And later, guest Rhiana Medina talks about another set of stars - those of the dancing variety. Medina explains how the Moab Valley Multicultural Center has shifted gears with their events during the pandemic, and broadened their outreach and assistance to the local community. Tune in!
Creating a sculpture can often involve blood, sweat, and tears for the artists who pour themselves into their work. Because of this, artist and Moab ArTTrails co-founder Michael Ford Dunton says his sculptures appear to him as living entities, capable of holding their own emotion for the creator and the viewer. The latest Art Talks delves into the sculpture-creation process with Dunton and artist Nathan Johansen. Plus, Moab ArTTrails co-founder Christy Williams Dunton helps round out the show with the history of their sculpture exhibition in Moab. New sculptures go up in downtown this weekend!
Show Notes:
Moab ArTTrails http://moabarttrails.org/
In their vision statement on public lands, Grand County's Commissioners say they want future generations to be able to enjoy a landscape 'just as magnificent' as the one we enjoy today. Commissioners Kevin Walker, Jacques Hadler, and Sarah Stock are drafting a proposal for our area public lands that aims to expand Arches National Park and establish up to five National Conservation Areas in Grand County. On the latest This Week in Moab, commissioner Kevin Walker explains why they've chosen this route and how the public can get involved. And, mosquitoes! Moab Mosquito Abatement District Manager Michele Rehbein is our first guest to talk about the Aedes aegypti mosquito recently found - and fogged for - in our area.
Show Notes:
Grand County Public Lands Bill Info https://www.grandcountyutah.net/777/Public-Lands-Bill-Process
Grand County Public Lands Bill Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrtliLl2ouFAqxVDAC8U7YRhU1o48agxK11NQxu6ovPzvXEg/viewform
On the freshest Radio Book Club – when libraries open your eyes to a different way of looking at the world. Travel with our hosts Andy Nettell, Shari Zollinger, and Jessie Magelby to the libraries – both public and personal – that have shaped their tastes and thoughts over time. Plus, new book recommendations from starry night skies, traveling through underworlds, and poetry good enough to eat. Tune in!
Show Notes:
Shari’s Reviews & Mentions: Starry Sky Adventures Utah: Hike, Paddle, and Explore Under Night Skies by Crystal White Virtuoso by Yelena Moskovich A Door Behind a Door by Yelena Moskovich Poet Warrior by Jo Harjo
Jessie’s Reviews & Mentions: Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane SKIP by Molly Mendoza Meadowlark: A Coming of Age Crime Story by Ethan Hawke and Greg Ruth The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
Andy’s Reviews & Mentions: Unsolaced: Along The Way to All That Is by Gretel Ehrlich They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Philip R Goodwin: America’s Sporting and Wildlife Artist by Larry Len Peterson Arches Enemy by Scott Graham
The History Hour continues its series on early tourism with guest Dan Mick, one of the first commercial Jeep guides in the Moab area. Mick spins yarn after yarn, from the early days of the Red Rock 4 Wheelers, the naming of different trails and features, as well as the vast and varied situations he's encountered on the landscape. If you're a motorized enthusiast, this ones for you.
Show Notes:
Music featured in this show is 'Le Surf' by Chocolat Billy
On the latest Art Talks, host Richard Codd gets the details of the 2021 Moab Music Festival. Guest Laura Brown is the executive director of the fest, which has a long history of being ‘in concert with the landscape.' Brown explains how they’ve taken it a step further by commissioning pieces by current artists about the Moab area. This commissioning has resulted in this year's most anticipated performance, 'Lost Freedom: Japanese American Confinement in the US,' narrated by someone who lived it – George Takei.
Show Notes:
Moab Music Fest https://moabmusicfest.org
On the latest This Week in Moab, guest Christopher Funk discusses how climate change contributes to various catastrophes across the globe. Funk is the director of the Climate Hazards Center at the University of California - Santa Barbara, where he works with an international team of scientists to inform weather and famine-related disaster responses. His latest book, 'Drought, Flood, Fire' outlines the connections between extreme weather events, and how inequality and social justice relate to climate change. Tune in for an informative, difficult - but still hopeful - conversation on these topics.
Show Notes:
Drought, Flood, Fire: How Climate Change Contributes to Catastrophes https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/drought-flood-fire/96E0EB1519F5175B68079D294D0B0E93 UCSB Climate Hazards Center: Why We Need An Energy Convergence of Conception of Climate Change https://blog.chc.ucsb.edu/?p=1003
It's an Art Talks Extra! Moab’s own Hailey Henderson is performing ‘Blackout,’ an original one woman show on Friday and Saturday nights at Star Hall. Hailey stopped by the KZMU studios to speak with Art Talks host Richard Codd about creating the play and the power of confronting issues through art and storytelling. The play centers around a woman who finds her voice and uses it, after experiencing erasure from sexual trauma. Tune in to learn more about this powerful Moab local.
Show Notes:
Blackout: A One Woman Show Star Hall Friday August 13th and Saturday August 14th at 7:30 PM Tickets at Back of Beyond Books and at the door Note: Blackout contains strong language, details of sexual assault and violence
For the first time in decades - longer than most can remember - local voting district boundaries will be redrawn in Grand County. Elected officials are hoping community members get involved so the redistricting effort is a collaborative, transparent process. The Grand County League of Women Voters and KZMU recently hosted a discussion on potential communities of interest and how to avoid partisan bias. Panelists are Grand County Republican Party Chair Cricket Green, Grand County Democratic Party Chair and current county commissioner Kevin Walker, and Independent Stephen Stocks, who chaired the form of government study committee. Hosted by Eve Tallman, of the Grand County League of Women Voters. Tune in!
Show Notes:
Grand County’s Redistricting Public Comment Portal https://portal.utah-mapping.org/
Utah Redistricting https://redistricting.utah.gov/
League of Women Voters of Grand County https://my.lwv.org/utah/grand-county
Special Great Wide Open Alert Sport climbing has made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 summer games. Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway was able to catch 'Louder Than 11' owner Jon Glassberg in Tokyo as he and his wife Jess Talley document this momentous occasion. Jon and Jess have kept fans apprised of the lead-up to the Olympics and all the goings-on since their arrival in Tokyo – including unique perspectives of the route setters, production teams and athletes. With finals beginning on Thursday, host Lisa is releasing the streaming version of Great Wide Open early for your listening pleasure! Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at sport climbing's Olympics debut.
Show Notes:
Jon Glassberg https://www.instagram.com/jonglassberg/
Louder Than Eleven https://www.instagram.com/louderthan11/
Jess Talley https://www.instagram.com/jess_talley/
Moab City is initiating a new, collaborative approach to water management and conservation in the valley. On the latest This Week in Moab, assistant city manager Carly Castle and sustainability director Mila Dunbar-Irwin explain the city’s renewed focus on water resiliency amidst ongoing pressures of climate change, development, and aging infrastructure. A lot is on the table - from new conservation ordinances to development standards. Take a dive, and tune in.
Show Notes:
Water Conservation Plan Update (draft) https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3839?fileID=4944
Water Resource Management Plan for Local Water Providers https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3837?fileID=4940
Imagine it's 1960, and you’ve just rolled into the tiny town of Moab, Utah for vacation. You’ve seen photos in magazines of the ‘canyonland area’ and you’re looking for someone to guide you to these spectacular places. Well, there’s pretty much just one expert guide to do the job - Mr. Lin Ottinger of Lin Ottinger Scenic Tours and the Moab Rock Shop. On the latest History Hour, Lin guides us back in time to the early days of Moab tourism.
Show Notes:
Lin Ottinger Tours http://www.linottingersmuseum.org/
Moab Museum https://moabmuseum.org/
An informative and historic dialogue on the latest This Week in Moab about growth, development and…property taxes. Thirty years ago, KZMU host Christy Williams-Dunton was one of decision-makers setting Moab City's property tax rate at zero. Now, decades later, she interviews the city officials re-considering that rate, who say sales tax no longer covers important needs like deferred maintenance projects, the police department, and rainy-day reserves. Guests are mayor Emily Niehaus, city manager Joel Linares, and finance director Ben Billingsley. Tune in.
Show Notes:
Moab City: Property Tax Info https://moabcity.org/582/Property-Taxes
Moab City: Property Tax Open House Information Slideshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEwVU9e1LGk Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Info
Wednesday, August 4th at 6PM Moab City Council Chambers The council will hear input from the community at this meeting
Great Wide Open’s Lisa Hathaway dives in with paddleboarder and river rat Natali Zollinger. The duo talk about Natali’s background in water sports, her passion for competition, and journey to guiding. There’s also lots of tips and techniques for the paddleboard newbie! This conversation was first recorded back in the summer of 2020, and an excerpt of it appeared Great Wide Open’s ‘alt rec’ show. Get ready to dive in – or er, tune in!
Show Notes:
Natali Zollinger https://www.natalizollinger.com
Olympics: How Skateboarding, Surfing, and Climbing Became Olympic Sports World Debut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFnD8tVI6Pg
Moab Astronomy Tours https://www.moabastronomytours.com
Skate Moab https://www.facebook.com/skatemoab/
What happens when the housing crisis in a gateway community becomes so strained that there are 100 available jobs but only 1 available rental? When then the town of Crested Butte, Colorado experienced this dire scenario they declared an emergency. On the latest This Week in Moab, Crested Butte Community Development Director Troy Russ gives a history on the housing issue in his small community and the emergency declaration that’s allowing town officials to secure solutions in the short and long term.
Plus, Grand County needs to redraw the boundaries of its voting districts once the U.S. Census data is published. Grand County Commissioner Kevin Walker gives a breakdown of how this redistricting task will happen, and his hope for consensus – and participation – from the community.
Show Notes:
Aspen Daily News: Crested Butte buys a hotel seasonal for workers amid housing emergency declaration https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/crested-butte-buys-a-hotel-for-seasonal-workers-amid-housing-emergency-declaration/article_fe1e5f8a-ccb2-11eb-ab31-0328d60c44a0.html
Colorado Sun: How emergency declarations in Colorado’s high country housing crisis smooth the path to more homes for locals https://coloradosun.com/2021/06/21/affordable-housing-mountains-crested-butte-emergency-declaration/
Grand County Redistricting Public Portal https://portal.utah-mapping.org
Utah Redistricting https://redistricting.utah.gov/about/
Steampunk Fantasies. Time Travel. Bug Hunting. A storage locker full of UFO-ology. It’s all on the latest Radio Book Club, where hosts Jessie Magleby, Andy Nettell, and Shari Zollinger discuss the latest titles grabbing their attention this month. Lots of reviews and recommendations on their July episode, as well as literary events and happenings in town.
Radio Book Club Mentions -
La Sal Mountain Elegies by Various
12 Bytes: How We Got Here. Where We Might Go Next. by Jeanette Winterson
The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas Tallamy
Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of the Puget Sound by David Williams
A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul
The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
A World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Amy Nezhukumatathil
The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease by Daisy Hernandez
Summer Reading List -
Martin Marten by Brian Doyle
Shakespeare and Company by Sylvia Beach
Unsolaced: Along the Way to All That Is by Gretel Ehrlich
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown
Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II by Daniel James Brown
Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
More Time Travel Mentions -
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Outlander (book series) by Diana Gabaldon
Somewhere In Time by Richard Matheson
The Time Machine by HG Wells
KZMU is thrilled to introduce The History Hour to our airwaves! Blaine Reniger serves as the host and guide for this brand-new show, taking us through some interesting moments of Moab history. On the inaugural episode, Blaine delves deep at Arches National Park. From the early days of Doc Williams and the Moab Lion’s Club to Bates Wilson in blue jeans and ‘the man in the pink Cadillac.’ Hear about the local characters who shaped the federal designations for the home of the famous ‘School Marm’s Bloomers’ (aka Delicate Arch). The show weaves a fierce tale, so sit back, relax, and tune in!
You can download this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Look for KZMU Public Affairs!
New episodes of The History Hour air on the last Mondays of every month at 4PM
Show Notes:
Many thanks to the Moab Museum, for their archival efforts and research! https://moabmuseum.org
Music in the episode: Brain – Instrumental Retro (ID 1271) by Lobo Loco Call of the Whip-Poor-Will by Stapleton Brothers Traveling to Louisiana – Soft Delay (ID 1174) by Lobo Loco
On the latest This Week in Moab, guest Brian Murdock discusses his observations about recreation impacts from the Pack Creek Fire on the La Sal Mountains. Murdock is the Recreation and Trails Manager for the Manti-La Sal National Forest Moab/Monticello Ranger District and has decades of experience in the area. He says the public shouldn’t lose heart about the fire scar and has hope for recovery. Plus (21:00), locals Abby Leighton and Laura Borichevsky talk about their fundraiser for fire recovery efforts in the La Sal Mountains.
Show Notes:
Pack Creek Fire Updates https://www.kzmu.org/pack-creek-fire-updates/
We Love The La Sal Mountains (Fundraiser) https://www.bonfire.com/we-love-the-la-sal-mountains/
A first-person account of the early days of the Pack Creek Fire on the latest This Week in Moab. Host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks with Jason Kirks, fuels program manager with the Bureau of Land Management, who made the call to get more resources on the blaze. The duo talk wildfire management, as well as the importance of just putting those damn campfires out – completely. (Note: there are no campfires currently allowed on nearby public lands as of 6/25/21). Plus (30:00), local Dailey Haren joins the program to discuss the Looking Glass Rock controversy. Haren organized a petition to raise awareness of a proposed glamping expansion on state trust lands near the popular site.
Show Notes:
Pack Creek Fire Updates https://www.kzmu.org/pack-creek-fire-updates/
Utah Fire Restrictions https://utahfireinfo.gov/fire-restrictions/
Save Looking Glass Rock https://www.savelookingglass.com
6/9/21, Moab Sun News Op-Ed – Horrified for Looking Glass Rock https://www.moabsunnews.com/opinion/article_c46da72c-c98e-11eb-bb21-a7f47b136d50.html
6/17/21, Moab Sun News – Proposed development near Looking Glass Rock sparks online outrage: Under Canvas, SITLA plans will not affect access to popular arch https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_dcf089da-cfa2-11eb-860d-1ba2b4f56964.html
Art education is the theme of the latest Art Talks, as host Richard Codd explores the ‘Summer Snow’ program at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He first speaks with co-directors Brad Taggart and Adam Larsen on the art workshops, which feature everything from portrait sculpture to charcoal drawing and jewelry making. Next (19:00), instructor and Summer Snow founder Carl Purcell discusses his technique and perspective as a watercolor artist. And later in the show, some field audio of students in the program as well as an artist from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center’s Market on Center.
Show Notes:
Music Featured in Art Talks: A Peaceful Winter by Scott Holmes Music in flight by Xylo-Ziko
Summer Snow Art Workshops https://www.snow.edu/community/summersnow/index.html
Carl Purcell Art https://carlpurcell.com
Moab Arts, Market on Center https://www.moabarts.org/market-on-center
It’s Great Wide Open, Olympics edition! Host Lisa Hathaway loves the world-wide competition, and her enthusiasm comes through when interviewing her Olympian guests. First up is Moab part-time resident and skier Pete Patterson, who competed in the 1976 and 1980 winter Olympics. He talks about his upbringing on ski runs in Idaho and gives some sound advice to any kids interested in competing – bring joy to your sport and have fun. Then (30:00), Salt Lake City based climber, Kyra Condie, will be competing on the first-ever US climbing team in Tokyo this summer in speed climbing, bouldering, and sport climbing. Condie talks about her training and preparation for this exciting inaugural event.
Kyra Condie Segment: https://www.instagram.com/kyra_condie/ https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/meet-2020-olympic-climbers/ https://olympics.com/en/original-series/episode/climbing-for-tokyo?uxreference=playlist
Peter Patterson Segment: https://skihall.com/hall-of-famers/peter-patterson/
This Week in Moab host Howard Trenholme gets the latest happenings on Center Street from local elected representatives. Guests are Moab City Council Member Tawny Knuetson-Boyd and Grand County Commissioner Jacques Hadler. This convo starts at 13:00, and the first big topic on the table is water. Next up, efforts to reduce noise across the valley. Then, renewable energy. And more! But first during this episode are Molly Gurney and Ellie Grosse from Community Rebuilds who give updates on an upcoming open house and volunteer opportunities.
On the latest Radio Book Club, hosts Jessie Magleby, Sam Van Wetter, and Shari Zollinger discuss some big themes in their chosen books - like dealing with grief and loss as well as the experience of love and rejuvenation. They talk indie bestsellers, literary events, and give thoughtful reviews of the books they just couldn't put down this month. Join KZMU's most well-read show for their monthly book banter!
Radio Book Club Mentions:
Notes on Grief by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie Time Is the Thing a Body Moves Through by T. Fleischmann More Than a Woman by Caitlin Moran The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Second Place by Rachel Cusk Desert Chrome by Kathryn Wilder Lorenzo in Taos by Mabel Dodesge Luhan The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Kristin Lavrandatter: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset
On the latest This Week in Moab, state historic preservation officer Christopher Merritt discusses a recent excavation of a Chinese railroad worker's home in northern Utah. It was the first scientific investigation of a railroad town in the state. Merritt talks about how this type of archeology can help fill in the pages of our history books, and how the descendants of Chinese railroad workers helped bring this project into being.
Show Notes:
Polk, Michael R and Christopher W. Merritt, "Rails East to Ogden: Utah's Transcontinental Story". Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Series, No. 29, Salt Lake City, Utah.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EaHuWSRmjPxk_Vf6qJ5Y2-tBFRC3qXmu/view
Grand County’s Business Development Specialist, August Granath, joins the latest This Week in Moab to discuss local economic development and diversification efforts. Granath shares some research into the history of the Moab valley, as well as his department’s goals. They include facilitating a diverse economy, workforce development, and increasing the quality of life for residents. Plus, a conversation with ranger Karen Garthwait of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Garthwait says visitors to the parks this weekend should expect traffic delays, crowded trails, and limited parking.
Show Notes:
Grand County Economic Development https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1004/Economic-Development August Granath, Business Development Specialist Email: agranath@grandcountyutah.net Phone: 435-259-1340
NPS: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Prepare for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051721.htm
On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton welcomes Moab City's new sustainability director Mila Dunbar-Irwin. The duo chat about resiliency across various environmental resources in Moab including water, energy, and even economic development. Plus, Dunbar-Irwin breaks down the latest on water conservation planning the draft sustainability action plan. And later in the show (30:00), Jacob Crane of SLC Air Protectors gives an overview of the Running As Medicine Indigenous Youth Prayer Run. Over five days, the runners will bring healing prayers across 360 miles from Bears Ears National Monument to Warm Springs Park in Salt Lake City.
Show Notes:
Moab City Sustainability https://moabcity.org/478/Sustainability
SLC Air Protectors http://slcairprotectors.org https://www.facebook.com/slcairprotectors/
Running As Medicine Indigenous Youth Prayer Run https://www.facebook.com/runningasmedicine
Mix a touch of local art with a dab of western watercolor, add a little film history and...voila! You've got the latest Art Talks. Host Richard Codd spends time talking process and local arts culture with Antonio Savarese, a former Community Artist in the Park. Next (24:00), Maura Naughton and Kristi Grussendorf from Utah Watercolor Society give a run down of the 2021 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies exhibition and discuss the state's watercolor culture. And finally(42:00), Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission Director Bega Metzner chats about the latest film related events for the local community.
Show Notes:
Antonio Savarese www.gallerymoab.com www.moabmade.com Email: antoniosavarese.art@gmail.com
Western Federation of Watercolor Societies www.wfws.org
Utah Watercolor Society www.utahwatercolor.org
Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission www.filmmoab.com
Moab Arts and Recreation (MARC) www.moabrecreation.org
On the latest The Week in Moab, a discussion and with Walt Dabney on the history of public lands in America. Dabney is the former Superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks and former director of Texas State Parks. He gives an overview of the concept of public and private lands in America, how this dynamic has shaped nationwide policy, and the historical issues that are informing our current challenges. Host is Howard Trenholme. Tune in.
On the latest Radio Book Club, books that – upon the second or third reading – might spark a different reaction in the reader than the first. Of Mice and Men. The Fountainhead. Catcher in the Rye. Hosts Shari Zollinger, Jessie Magleby, and Sam Van Wetter discuss the personal changes that might contribute to these different reading experiences over time. Plus, reviews of books old and new! And, books as portals and precious objects.
Find Book Reviews & Mentions: https://www.kzmu.org/books-that-change-over-time-or-was-that-a-change-in-me-radio-book-club/
It's a little bit of everything on the latest Art Talks. Host Richard Codd starts things off with guest Candice Cravins, the executive director of the John Wesley Powell River History Museum. Candice talks about their latest and upcoming exhibits. Then - Julia Buckwalter, the 2021 Community Artist in the Parks, discusses her artistic process and what she's looking forward to about working 'en plein air.' And finally, a chat with local artist Chrissy Kinslow on her unique miniature works of fine art. Tune in for a great, diverse Art Talks.
Show Notes:
John Wesley Powell River History Museum http://johnwesleypowell.com
2021 Community Artist in the Parks https://www.nps.gov/arch/getinvolved/2021artist.htm
Chrissy Noel Kinslow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKs2PhoaJNHHa_qb2ywt2w
The latest This Week in Moab is a panel discussion on issues related to development. Guests are Curtis Wells, who recently served on the Governor’s rural policy committee, Kalen Jones, Moab City Council Member, and Gabriel Woytek, Vice-Chair of the Grand County Commission. In conversation with host Howard Trenholme, the trio give updates from their various spheres related to housing, water, and renewable energy goals.
One year ago, Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway interviewed climber, American Ninja Warrior, and physician Noah Kaufman for a prospective look at what might be on the horizon with coronavirus. They talked mainly about how the pandemic could affect their shared passion - rock climbing. Now, Noah returns to Lisa’s show for a retrospective look at that conversation and to muse about how where we might be headed on the intersection of the pandemic and recreation.
Show Notes:
Great Wide Open May 2020 Episode https://www.kzmu.org/climber-physician-noah-kaufman-on-great-wide-open/
Name that first line! The latest Radio Book Club includes an exciting pop up trivia segment, where host Shari Zollinger unleashes the wits and wiles of the well-read Jessie Magleby and Andy Nettell. It's 'Hardback Jeopardy!' Also in this episode - the latest bestsellers and classic reads grabbing the attention of the trio this month.
Radio Book Club Mentions:
Wild Seed by Octavia Butler
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor
The Vietri Project by Nicola Derobertis-Theye
First Person Singular: Stories by Haruki Murakami
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See The Natural World by Kathryn Aalto
Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency by Olivia Laing
The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes
The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts, and Other Literary Curiosities from History by Edward Brooke-Hitching
Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America by Alec Macgills
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Beloved by Toni Morrison
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Thought for Food goes 'on location' at the amazing Youth Garden Project, where staff and volunteers not only grow food, but kids and community. Host Tim Buckingham gets the latest from executive director Kaitlin Thomas and farm manager Nikki Lax. The trio talk about the Youth Garden's commitment to sustainability in all forms, and take an exciting tour of the garden grounds.
Youth Garden Project https://www.youthgardenproject.org
Remember live storytelling? Take a trip through time and listen to the Storied Self 2020 Look Back Special. We have live storytellers from 2020 event themes LOVE, BEAUTY, and GRADUATION DAY, weaving their tales during a year like none other. Hosts Josie Kovash and Celia Alario take us through the special, discussing how the pandemic has shifted the stories we tell ourselves – and each other.
On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with two people leading local nonprofits that do a lot in our community – Abigail Taylor of Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center and Rhiana Medina of the Moab Valley Multicultural Center. Both discuss how the past year has changed their services, especially when it comes to crisis resource and advocacy work. Tune in for a conversation about the greatest needs, and how these organizations work to fulfill them.
Show Notes:
Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual in rebuilding their lives. They provide a wide range of essential services for this region including client advocacy, emergency shelter, and transition assistance. They believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, secure, and supported.
https://www.seekhaven.org
The Moab Valley Multicultural Center provides crisis resource and advocacy, language and life skills support, cultural education and outreach, youth education and outreach, and interpretation and translation services. Their mission is to build bridges across language and culture through family support, community collaboration and education.
https://moabmc.org
It’s all about noise on the latest This Week in Moab. In recent years, the noise associated ATVs/UTVs has created an upswell in community demand that local leaders do something – anything – to curb the auditory impacts drowning out neighborhoods and experiences in the backcountry. We speak with Grand County Commissioner Kevin Walker on two pathways for addressing noise impacts – amending and enforcing local noise ordinances and ensuring rental businesses are not contributing to the noise problem. Walker discusses why noise is so complicated historically, and what options the community has in the absence of state support for local control of ATVs/UTVs. Plus, a conversation with Jon Kovash and Josie Kovash, creators of ‘Dispatch from the Undisputed Motorhead Capitol of the West,’ a radio special.
(2:00) Jon Kovash and Josie Kovash Interview Start
(30:00) Kevin Walker Interview Start
Show Notes:
Dispatch from the Undisputed Motorhead Capitol of the West, A Radio Special by Jon Kovash and Josie Kovash https://www.kzmu.org/dispatch-from-the-undisputed-motorhead-capitol-of-the-west-a-radio-special-by-jon-kovash-and-josie-kovash/
Grand County Planning Commission Meeting 3-22-21 Public Hearing on ATV Noise Governance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOIGQt5NL_M
On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton explores the link between science, nature, and wellbeing. As she says in her intro, “you might know that walking among the trees on a meandering path makes you feel better, but research is showing much more about why – and exactly how – it does, right down to your molecular system.” She speaks with nurse practitioner and PhD Kim Allen, who’s dissertation research focused on nature-based healthcare as a social determinant for global health.
On the latest Art Talks, a look into Utah women in architecture. This industry impacts our everyday experiences, yet very few women are in the field. Host Richard Codd wondered why this was the case, and spoke with Celestia Carson (VCBO and Women in Architecture Salt Lake City), Heather Wilson (Executive Director, American Institute of Architects, Utah Chapter), and Courtney Kizer (Architectural Squared) to find out. As Codd reflects, “if the industry continues to explicitly or implicitly discriminate against women and people of color in its hiring practices, the profession will surely suffer from a lack of knowledge, creativity, and personal experience.” Tune in for some important conversations about the architecture profession.
Show Notes:
American Institute of Architects Utah https://www.aia.org/utah
Women in Architecture Salt Lake City https://www.wiaslc.com
Architectural Squared http://www.architecturalsquared.com/about
Music In Today’s Show: ‘Flower Bed’ by Audiobinger ‘New Spirit, New World’ by Lobo Loco
The eagle has landed! Or owl, whichever bird of prey you prefer. The highly anticipated latest episode of Great Wide Open is finally here to stream or download. Host Lisa Hathaway chats with wildlife biologist Eric Chabot on the breeding needs of wildlife (particularly birds of prey) and the associated springtime activity restrictions that happen on public lands. Eric currently works for the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and formerly for Hawkwatch International. The duo shed light on the importance of adhering to seasonal raptor avoidance areas. Anthropomorphic alert: they may get a little personal about bird biology. Tune in for a great conversation.
Show Notes:
Photo: Wildlife biologist Eric Chabot with a bird of prey
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies https://www.birdconservancy.org Hawkwatch International https://hawkwatch.org
Arches National Park was the subject of a recently published study from Utah State University, looking at whether it’s actually possible to socially distance in a busy park designed to concentrate visitor use. One of the co-authors of that study, Professor Wayne Freimund, joins host Howard Trenholme to chat about his findings and other observations about intense visitation at Arches. Plus (28:00), Moab Chamber of Commerce executive director Laici Shumway and board president Lonnie Campbell talk about their programs and membership.
Show Notes:
Utah State University – Six Feet Apart at Arches: Observing Social Distancing at a Busy National Park https://www.usu.edu/today/story/six-feet-apart-at-arches-observing-social-distancing-at-a-busy-national-park
Moab Chamber of Commerce https://moabchamber.com
On the latest Radio Book Club, thought-provoking conversation from hosts Shari Zollinger and Andy Nettell from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from the Grand County Public Library. Hosts have another heartfelt discussion on the fiction and nonfiction grabbing their attention this month. Plus, books you hid from your parents! And, exciting new Radio Book Club merch!
Radio Book Club airs on the 1st Monday of every month at 5pm
Radio Book Club Mentions/Reviews:
'The Most Dangerous Book: The Battle for James Joyce’s Ulysses' by Kevin Birmingham '400 Souls' by Ibram X Kendi 'In the Dream House' by Carmen Maria Machado 'The Removed' by Brandon Hobson 'Humans' by Brandon Stanton 'In a Town Called Paradox' by Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster' by Bill Gates 'The Hell That Was Paradox' by Howard E. Greager 'Funny Weather: Art In Emergency' by Olivia Lange 'Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World' by Kathryn Aalto
On the latest Thought For Food host Tim Buckingham and guest Molly Marcello of KZMU News chat about their pandemic favorites. From the best type of pasta noodle, to getting creative with leftovers, and baking that perfect crispy bread. And, the frozen aisle! Tune in for a casual convo on all things home pandemic eats.
Catch Thought for Food on KZMU on the first Mondays of every month at 4pm MST
When the Center for American Progress released a 2014 report evaluating how women fared across the nation, Utah took last place in terms of women being in positions of decision making and leadership. The Utah Women & Leadership Project at USU has continued collecting data, tracking the progress of girls and women throughout the state. On the latest This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams Dunton speaks with director Susan Madsen about ‘The Status of Women in Utah Politics,’ one of their latest reports. Find out where women have made progress and where they have not – from Utah city councils to U.S. Congress and everything in-between.
The Status of Women in Utah Politics: https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/blog/2021/the-status-of-women-in-utah-politics-a-2021-update
Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway has long pondered how to address issues regarding body image and eating disorders on her monthly outdoor-recreation focused show. Recently serendipity struck – after mulling it over on a hike, she found out about the release of ‘LIGHT,’ a new documentary film by Caroline Treadway that reveals the hidden world of eating disorders in professional rock climbing. Lisa sat down with Caroline to discuss the making of this powerful film. Tune in to learn more, and how sharing stories can bring us closer to healing.
Show Notes:
LIGHT – the documentary film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thtDQJGrO5s
Original Music from the film ‘LIGHT is by Sorcha Cribben-Merrill Find Sorcha’s music here: http://www.sorchastudio.com
There's lot going on during This Week in Moab. First, Representative Carl Albrecht discusses HB 247, which would allow Grand County to spend more of its Transient Room Tax revenue on mitigating the impacts of tourism, as well as on economic diversification efforts. Then (14:00) , Dr. Courtney Flint joins the program to chat about USU's Wellbeing Project. Their 2021 survey will gather data on how Utahans' overall wellbeing is affected by COVID-19. And finally (35:00), Elaine Gizler, Director of Economic Development and the Moab Area Travel Council comes on to give updates on stewarding a developed tourism economy. Tune in!
This fresh Radio Book Club is full of the latest literary delights grabbing the attention of our hosts from the Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books. Jessie, Shari, and Andy not only host a wide-ranging conversation about books during this episode, but also books about books! Plus, lots of reads about public lands and Bears Ears. It’s another delightful show that will certainly send you deep into the pages of their recommended reads. Tune in.
Head to KZMU.org for a full list of this episode's reviews + mentions: https://www.kzmu.org/books-on-books-on-books-radio-book-club/
On the latest Thought for Food, Chef Bernard Guillas discusses how his approach to food and dining has necessarily changed during the pandemic. A Maître Cuisiniers de France, Guillas is currently the executive chef of the Marine Room, a fine dining restaurant in San Diego. Although the world of fine dining is upside down, Guillas talks about creative adaptation, as well as his passion for searching out new flavors and dishes. Host Tim Buckingham learns more about Guillas' background in food and his philosophy on sourcing good ingredients.
David Robles writes about deconstructing and fighting against racism in the outdoors for Melanin Base Camp, a platform elevating the voices of people of color in outdoor recreation. Robles is KZMU’s guest on the latest This Week in Moab, where he shares insights from his childhood growing up in Utah, as well as thoughts on accessibility and reconnection to the outdoors for people of color. We also speak with Robles about his article called ‘5 Ways to Build a More Racially Inclusive Hiking Community.’ Tune in.
Find David Robles and Melanin Base Camp:
Melanin Base Camp: ‘5 Ways to Build a More Racially Inclusive Hiking Community’ https://www.melaninbasecamp.com/trip-reports/2020/9/29/5-ways-to-build-a-more-racially-inclusive-hiking-community David Robles bio at Melanin Base Camp https://www.melaninbasecamp.com/robles-bio Instagram @melaninbasecamp https://www.instagram.com/melaninbasecamp/ Instagram (David Robles) @trailturista https://www.instagram.com/trailturista/
Every Friday at 11:30AM, Science Moab hums over KZMU’s airwaves, broadcasting the latest fascinating research within the Colorado Plateau and beyond. What began as a weekly half hour radio show, is now its own thriving non-profit organization. Science Moab is doing a lot to connect people and places through science in Southeast Utah – from creating a science certification program for guiding companies, to landing grants that will facilitate a ‘School to Science’ mentorship program and a ‘Science to Screen’ series. On the latest This Week in Moab, Christy Williams-Dunton and Science Moab founder Kristina Young discuss the organization’s continuing evolution.
Museums are often hubs for culture and visual arts. A place to engage – in physical space – with curated collections. So what do you do when there’s a pandemic and your visitors can’t, well…visit? On the latest Art Talks, host Richard Codd wanted to find out. He speaks with Gretchen Dietrich, executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and Forrest Rodgers, executive director of the Moab Museum. Tune in and learn how each organization pivoted during the pandemic, finding new and creative ways to engage with the public over their collections and resources.
The Moab community might be small, but has some mighty education resources. On the latest This Week in Moab, host Howard Trenholme gets to speak with two leaders in the field. First up, Associate Vice President of Utah State University - Moab, Lianna Etchberger. She gives the latest on the new campus building and highlights some unique higher education offerings. And later, Jory Macomber is joining outdoor education nonprofit Canyonlands Field Institute as its new executive director. He talks about his own background in education and what's ahead for CFI in 2021.
Trail aficionado Clif Koontz is the first Great Wide Open guest of 2021 and chats motorized recreation – another first for the show. As host Lisa Hathaway remarks, motorized recreation is a big part of Moab’s outdoor recreation scene, and Clif is at the center of advocacy and education around conscientious trail use. The pair discuss his work with Ride with Respect and the Grand County Motorized Trails Committee. Plus, they don’t shy away from the harder topics like bridging the gap between non-motorized and motorized recreation and curbing impacts of motorized vehicles.
Show Notes:
Ride with Respect http://www.ridewithrespect.org Motorized Trails Committee https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1023/Motorized-Trails-Committee https://www.facebook.com/mototorizedtrailscommitteegrandcountyutah/
It’s the first Radio Book Club of the new year! Hosts Andy Nettell and Shari Zollinger from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library convene around their first reads of 2021; books that embrace people who are different from you, memoirs that are soulful and egoless, and treatises on…fabric. If you love textiles, the smell of cold, or sharp wit, then this episode is for you! Plus, a special remembrance of nature writer Barry Lopez.
Show Notes:
Andy’s Reviews + Mentions
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World by Virginia Postrel Modern Fabric: Twenty-Five Designers on Their Inspiration and Craft by Abby Gilchrist and Amelia Poole Horizon by Barry Lopez Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez Life List: Poems by Marc Beaudin
Jessie’s Reviews + Mentions
WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel by Samuel Sattin Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Snow by John Banville The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard The Great Fire by Shirley Hazzard
Shari’s Reviews + Mentions
Just Kids by Patti Smith The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Welcome to America by Linda Bostrom Knausgard Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Virtuoso by Yelena Moskovich