KZMU Public Affairs

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@sc...

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 impact...

Three Moab education organizations have brand new leadership! We brought in these new team members for conversations about their roles and plans for the future - First we welcomed Jessie Shalvey new director of the Youth Garden Project; Next we welcomed the new administrative team at the Moab Charter School and Jared Ferguson Superintendent of their new partner: Athenian eAcademy; & lastly we spok...

"Pueblo History, Culture and Artifact Science" Episode 1 Special Guest: Jon Gahahate Jon 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'...

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 communi...

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 ru...

Radio Book Club: July 7th, 2025 Climate Fiction and Time Travel with a side of Literary Romance - and more! The Deluge - Stephen Markley The Ministry of Time - Kalaine Bradley Terrestrial History - Joe Mungo Reed Possession - AS Byatt The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye - AS Byatt Light on Bone: Georgia O’Keeffe mystery series book 1 - Kathryn Lasky Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil- VE Schwab Ki...

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 Coun...

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, 2025 Today'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. Vicker...

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 Netwo...

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 an...

June 2, 2025 Radio Book Club with hosts David Everett and Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library Discussing 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 Thompson Blankets...

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...

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 Heat...

“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 Mo...

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...

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 Jones Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey H...

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/