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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 enfor...

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,...

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 S...

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...

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),...

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...

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 s...

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. Lis...

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 U...

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 sen...

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 searchin...

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...

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 compa...

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 Mus...

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 joinin...

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 T...

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...