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Author Richard Louv Speaks at City Library's Dewey Lecture Series
Author Richard Louv spoke on April 4, 2009 at the City Library as part of the Library's Dewey Lecture Series.Louv's latest book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, has stimulated conversation about the future relationship between children and the outdoors, and sparked a movement to connect children with nature. Listen to a podcast of the event here:...

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[ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:27:36 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close Excerpt: Environmentalist Tim DeChristopher
In this excerpt from Friday's Politics Up Close, environmentalist Tim DeChristopher, who fraudulently bid during a controversial oil and gas lease auction in December, discusses what's happened since that auction. He was charged with two federal felonies last week....

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[ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:14:54 -0600 ]


Fred Wagner Speaks at the Nature of Things Lecture Series
Dr. Fred Wagner, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Wildland Services at Utah State University, spoke Thursday evening at the Nature of Thing lecture. Wagner spoke about the implications of ecosystems with no reference points to the past. Some scientists predict that global warming will have such a profound impact on communities of plants and animals that entire ecosystems will be completely rearranged, creating ecosystem structures never seen before. Listen to a podcast of the event her...

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:26:09 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Environmental Activist Tim DeChristopher
Tim DeChristopher has gained national recognition for fraudulently bidding in a controversial lease auction late last year, and now, he's been charged with two felonies. What does the future hold for this young activist, and would he have done anything differently? DeChristopher joins the show....

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:44:58 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: UTA Officials Discuss Paratransit, Land Swap
(KCPW News) UTA has just proposed a very significant fare hike for disabled riders who rely on special buses to transport them, and that has disabled activists angry. And environmentalists are mad about the agency's proposed land swap down in Draper to build a TRAX station as well. Spokesman Justin Jones and General Counsel Bruce Jones join us in the studio....

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:42:24 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Dave Hansen and Tim Bridgewater
So far, two men are hoping to lead the Utah Republican Party starting later this year. Dave Hansen and Tim Bridgewater are familiar faces to the GOP faithful in the state. We ask them what they'd bring to the job and how they plan on gaining more Republicans in an increasingly Democratic Salt Lake County....

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[ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:14:06 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Frank Gray
Frank Gray is the Community and Economic Development Director for Salt Lake City. What is the outlook for building and development in the city, and what is he doing to get more people and business to move in downtown? We ask him on Politics Up Close....

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[ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:12:02 -0600 ]


StoryCorps Creator Discusses Groundbreaking Project
Since its inception in 2003, about 50,000 people have taken part in StoryCorps across the nation, sitting down with their loved ones to explore each other's lives in a recorded interview. Beginning this Thursday, KCPW listeners who make a reservation will have the chance to take part in the experience when the StoryCorps mobile recording booth arrives in Salt Lake City for a six-week stay. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with StoryCorps creator David Isay to find out what it's all about. StoryCorps...

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[ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close Excerpt: Law Professor Scott Matheson
In this excerpt from Friday's Politics Up Close, University of Utah law professor Scott Matheson discusses how President Abraham Lincoln violated the constitution during the Civil War. Listen to full podcasts of the show on the Politics Up Close page....

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[ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:58:49 -0600 ]


New Regulation on Children's Products Has Second-Hand Stores Worried About Liability
Local thrift and consignment stores are worried about the enforcement of a new regulation that prohibits the sale of children's products that contain lead or chemicals called phthalates, which are used in soft plastics. KCPW's Faroe Robinson reports....

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:27:20 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Law Professor Scott Matheson
President George W. Bush's time in office continues to be the subject of debate with regard to how well he treated the U.S. Constitution. But he's certainly not the only president who raised constitutional concerns. We're joined by former US Attorney and current University of Utah law professor Scott Matheson to talk about his new book, Presidential Constitutionalism in Perilous Times....

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:09:47 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder
Salt Lake County continues to release record breaking numbers of inmates at the Adult Detention Center because they simply don't have the space to house them. How do we stop this problem? It's all about the money. We talk with Sheriff Jim Winder....

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:07:11 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Rep. Brian King and Rep. Jay Seegmiller
It's been a week since the legislature ended its 2009 general session. There were many familiar faces returning to Capitol Hill, but a couple new ones as well. We talk with freshmen lawmakers Representatives Brian King and Jay Seegmiller to learn about the legislative process....

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:04:39 -0600 ]


Mormon Women: Portraits and Conversations
On Thursday, March 19, KCPW aired a panel discussion inspired by the release of the book Mormon Women: Portraits and Conversations. Hosted by KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler, the program featured Poet Emma Lou Thayne, jewelry-designer Angela Cummings, and veteran public health administrator Catherine Stokes in a discussion about the varied roles of Mormon women in the family, the community, and the LDS Church. Listen to a podcast of the program here:...

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:59:36 -0600 ]


Economists Give Insight Into the Future of Utah's Economy
The Utah Foundation hosted a conference addressing the future of Utah's economy yesterday. Overall, panelists were optimistic, and gave recommendations on how the state can emerge ahead of the game. KCPW's Faroe Robinson reports....

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[ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:09:36 -0600 ]


Voting Bills Concern Salt Lake County Clerk
Two controversial proposals dealing with the right to vote made it through the Utah legislature this session, though each was opposed by several lawmakers in both houses. One of them gives voters less time for in-person absentee voting at the county clerk's office, the other requires identification from all voters casting a ballot, regardless of whether it's the first time they've voted or the fiftieth. With Utah's voter turnout already poor compared to the rest of the nation, how are these pr...

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[ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:04:42 -0600 ]


How Should U.S. Be Involved in Quelling Drug Violence Along Mexican Border?
Skyrocketing gang violence related to drug smuggling along the U.S. -- Mexico border has led the Mexican government to deploy its army to the border town of Juarez, and now, the problem is catching the attention of the U.S. government. Last week, President Obama said he'd consider deploying the National Guard to help prevent that violence from spilling over into the United States.Jeremy Martin is Director of the Energy Program at the Institute of the Americas in California. He was in Salt Lake...

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[ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:27:11 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close Excerpt: Mayor Ralph Becker on North Temple "Grand Boulevard"
In this excerpt from last Friday's Politics Up Close, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker discusses the city's plans to turn North Temple into a "Grand Boulevard," a booming business district revitalized by the TRAX line to the airport. The Utah legislature just awarded the city $20 million in state funds to re-build the North Temple viaduct....

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[ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:00:38 -0600 ]


BBC's World Have Your Say Premieres on KCPW
Today, KCPW will premiere the BBC's World Have Your Say at 11 a.m. The live program draws listeners from around the world into the conversation on the phone, on the Internet, by text message, and many other ways. It even invites listeners to take part in the producers' daily meeting, where they discuss what topics to talk about on upcoming shows. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with World Have Your Say host Ros Atkins about what sets the program apart....

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[ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:00:38 -0600 ]


Legislative Shenanigans
After the legislature adjourned last night legislators told jokes, gave gag awards to each other, and some even broke out in song.Here is Representative Brad Dee and Mike Noel summing up the session in song, thanking legislators for the memories. Here is first-year Representative Ryan Wilcox also reflecting about the session in song....

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:56:04 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Congressman Jason Chaffetz
Congressman Jason Chaffetz is a bona fide media star who's made the rounds on national TV for his willingness to go on the Colbert Report and speak his mind at every turn. We'll talk with him about the federal budget and how he's sleeping on a cot in his office at night....

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:29:45 -0600 ]


Politics Up Close: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker
The legislature's general session just wrapped last night at midnight. Did Salt Lake City come away relatively unscathed compared to last year, when we lost six million dollars in property taxes thanks to a controversial school equalization bill? We ask the mayor about that and the proposed "Grand Boulevard" that will be made out of North Temple when the TRAX line to the airport is built....

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:26:55 -0600 ]


Freshman Lawmaker Is Vocal During First Session
Democratic Representative Brian King from Salt Lake City was one of the more vocal freshman lawmakers at the Utah Legislature this session. KCPW's Faroe Robinson caught up with him as the legislature was winding down last night to get his take on his first legislative session at the Capitol....

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:57:46 -0600 ]


Legislative Session Ends Early
The people's work is done, for now. The Utah Legislature's 2009 general session came to an early close last night. KCPW reporter Elizabeth Ziegler was at the Capitol, and filed this report: While the 2009 general session is over, legislative leaders believe a special session might be necessary this summer if state revenues continue to slide. Legislators balanced the budget this year without using the state's more than $400 million Rainy Day Fund or raising taxes, except for a vehicle registratio...

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:45:51 -0600 ]


Lawmakers Give Money to USTAR, Homeowners
Utah lawmakers are using federal economic stimulus money to target the specific needs of the state. The House of Representatives approved legislation today to give relief to homeowners and stimulate technology jobs and innovation. KCPW's Faroe Robinson reports....

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[ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:57:33 -0600 ]


Quiet Night on Capitol Hill?
The Utah Legislature has worked for the past 44 days to cut state agency budgets by more than $1 billion and debated legislation on controversial topics, including alcohol laws, legislative ethics and health care reform. But as the end draws near, a quiet has descended on the typically chaotic halls of the Capitol. KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler reports: By law, the Utah Legislature must complete the people's work by the stroke of midnight tonight....

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[ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:50:00 -0600 ]


Constitutional Amendment Limiting Death Row Appeals Gets Shot Down in House
A constitutional amendment that was intended to limit post-conviction appeals by death row inmates failed to pass in the Utah House of Representatives this morning, by not gaining the two-thirds majority required to put an amendment on the ballot. The amendment, which was supported by the Attorney General's office, would have been decided on by voters in November, 2010. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports....

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[ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:57:43 -0600 ]


Transportation Spending Bill Approved After Wrangling from the Speaker
Utah lawmakers in the House of Representatives shot down a transportation bill yesterday morning that would have funded the construction of the Mountain View Corridor and the expansion of I-15 in Utah County, but then approved it in the afternoon after some contentious negotiations. KCPW's Faroe Robinson reports....

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[ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:36:36 -0600 ]


Salt Lake City Council Hears Complaints on Senior Care Facility Expansion
Last night, the Salt Lake City Council heard from concerned neighbors who don't want to see a senior care facility near 2100 South drastically expand its footprint. They also discussed the upcoming TRAX line to the airport, and how the type of track that is used for the TRAX line will affect the surrounding area. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with District 7 Councilman Soren Simonsen for a wrap-up of last night's meeting....

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[ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:08:40 -0600 ]


Lawmakers Prohibit Expansion of Charter Schools
Lawmakers passed a public education budget adjustment this morning that includes a provision to prohibit the expansion of charter schools for the 2010-2011 school year, but not before failing an amendment that would have delayed the bill's implementation. KCPW's Faroe Robinson has the details....

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[ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:20 -0600 ]

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