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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 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

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 upcomi...

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/

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. Jenk...

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!

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 fr...

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 Su...

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 Haig To Save the Man by...

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...

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...

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.

The Artist Speaks: Hemlock by KZMU Public Affairs

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 Affectiv...

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 li...

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 Abbey The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey Guide to Moab, UT Backroads and 4-Wheel Drive T...

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 -...

This Week In Moab: Year End Review with Christy Williams Dunton and Celia Alario by KZMU Public Affairs