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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 surroundin...

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 Ca...

The Artist Speaks: Born i by KZMU Public Affairs

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 d...

The Artist Speaks: Hunter Morris and Blue Blood by KZMU Public Affairs

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...

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 -...

The Artist Speaks: Yonder Boys by KZMU Public Affairs

The Artist Speaks: Wanderers by KZMU Public Affairs

The Artist Speaks: Once Human by KZMU Public Affairs

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 Swe...

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....

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.

The Artist Speaks: Tombstones In Their Eyes by KZMU Public Affairs

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...

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.

The Artist Speaks: Man On Man by KZMU Public Affairs

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. A...

The Artist Speaks: Generation Kill by KZMU Public Affairs

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...

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 knowledg...

The Artist Speaks: Oceanhoarse by KZMU Public Affairs

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 ba...