KZMU Public Affairs

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/

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!