http://www.kuer.org Hosted by Doug Fabrizio, KUER's award-winning program features conversations with authors, politicians, artists and others. Listeners can join live at (801) 585-WEST or <a href="mailto:radiowest@kuer.org">radiowest@kuer.org</a>. The conversation continues on our on-line discussion board at <a href="http://www.kuer.org/index.html">www.kuer.org</a>. RadioWest is broadcast live on KUER 90.1 and on XM Public Radio at 11:00 a.m. Mountain/1:00 p.m. Eastern. en-us copyright 2005 - 2009 KUER 90.1 Salt Lake City, UT Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:19:33 GMT Public Podcaster 30 radiowest@kuer.org KUER Salt Lake City, UT no RadioWest, Radio West, KUER, KUER 90.1, KUER FM90, Salt Lake City, UT, SLC, Utah, Doug Fabrizio, PRI, XM Sattelite Radio, Hosted by Doug Fabrizio, KUER's award-winning local program features conversations with authors, politicians, artists and others. Hosted by Doug Fabrizio, KUER's award-winning program features conversations with authors, politicians, artists and others. Listeners can join live at (801) 585-WEST or <a href="mailto:radiowest@kuer.org">radiowest@kuer.org</a>. The conversation continues on our on-line discussion board at <a href="http://www.kuer.org/index.html">www.kuer.org</a>. RadioWest is broadcast live on KUER 90.1 and on XM Public Radio at 11:00 a.m. Mountain/1:00 p.m. Eastern. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_228_small.jpg http://www.kuer.org RadioWest podcast logo http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1904289 On Tuesday we're rebroadcasting our conversation with director Steve James. James made the extraordinary documentary "Hoop Dreams" in 1994. His most recent film, The Interrupters, premiered last year at Sundance and it's airing on PBS tonight. The film examines the complexities and realities of inner-city violence by following three violence prevention workers on the streets of Chicago. James spoke with Doug last year about the ideas in his films and the craft of making them. (Rebroadcast) kuer Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003787/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003787.mp3 00:52:00 no On Tuesday we're rebroadcasting our conversation with director Steve James. James made the extraordinary documentary "Hoop Dreams" in 1994. His most recent film, The Interrupters, premiered last year at Sundance and it's On Tuesday we're rebroadcasting our conversation with director Steve James. James made the extraordinary documentary "Hoop Dreams" in 1994. His most recent film, The Interrupters, premiered last year at Sundance and it's airing on PBS tonight. The film examines the complexities and realities of inner-city violence by following three violence prevention workers on the streets of Chicago. James spoke with Doug last year about the ideas in his films and the craft of making them. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903525 Ten years ago, Salt Lake City opened its doors to the world with the Winter Olympic Games and Monday, Doug is joined by NPR's Howard Berkes and KUER's reporting team Terry Gildea, Andrea Smardon and Dan Bammes for a look back at 2002. We'll talk about the battle to get and keep the games, the economics of hosting an international sporting event and what it's all meant for the Beehive State. kuer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003741/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003741.mp3 00:52:05 no Ten years ago, Salt Lake City opened its doors to the world with the Winter Olympic Games and Monday, Doug is joined by NPR's Howard Berkes and KUER's reporting team Terry Gildea, Andrea Smardon and Dan Bammes for a look back at 2002. Ten years ago, Salt Lake City opened its doors to the world with the Winter Olympic Games and Monday, Doug is joined by NPR's Howard Berkes and KUER's reporting team Terry Gildea, Andrea Smardon and Dan Bammes for a look back at 2002. We'll talk about the battle to get and keep the games, the economics of hosting an international sporting event and what it's all meant for the Beehive State. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903203 It takes a lot of work to stay afloat in today's ultra-connected world. Every day we face a torrent of emails, tweets, texts, tags, alerts, comments, pokes and posts. The writer William Powers believes that all those digital demands increasingly distract us from ourselves, from an inner place where time isn't so fugitive and the mind can slow down. He proposes a new digital philosophy that accounts for our needs to connect and for time apart, and he'll talk with Doug about it. (Rebroadcast) kuer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003501/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003501.mp3 00:51:17 no It takes a lot of work to stay afloat in today's ultra-connected world. Every day we face a torrent of emails, tweets, texts, tags, alerts, comments, pokes and posts. The writer William Powers believes that all those digital demands increasingly It takes a lot of work to stay afloat in today's ultra-connected world. Every day we face a torrent of emails, tweets, texts, tags, alerts, comments, pokes and posts. The writer William Powers believes that all those digital demands increasingly distract us from ourselves, from an inner place where time isn't so fugitive and the mind can slow down. He proposes a new digital philosophy that accounts for our needs to connect and for time apart, and he'll talk with Doug about it. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1902865 As new bands scramble for on-line attention with digital downloads, the Provo-based duo The Moth &amp; The Flame are taking a different tack. Brandon Robbins and Mark Garbett aren't just about making music. They also want to create an aesthetic around their debut CD. They've called the cover art the opening track of their album and to make sure you see it, you can only buy their music in its physical form. Thursday, they'll join us in studio to talk about their collaboration and play their music. kuer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003384/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003384.mp3 00:53:58 no As new bands scramble for on-line attention with digital downloads, the Provo-based duo The Moth &amp; The Flame are taking a different tack. Brandon Robbins and Mark Garbett aren't just about making music. They also want to create an aesthetic As new bands scramble for on-line attention with digital downloads, the Provo-based duo The Moth &amp; The Flame are taking a different tack. Brandon Robbins and Mark Garbett aren't just about making music. They also want to create an aesthetic around their debut CD. They've called the cover art the opening track of their album and to make sure you see it, you can only buy their music in its physical form. Thursday, they'll join us in studio to talk about their collaboration and play their music. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1902426 The journalist Quinn Norton admits it's difficult to pin a name tag on the group Anonymous. Is it a bunch of hackers? Activists? Terrorists? As far as she can tell, the internet meme that inspires online and offline users to participate in an archaic, globalized hive mind is really a culture, with its own ever evolving aesthetics, values, idioms and iconography. Norton and anthropologist Gabriella Coleman join Doug on Wednesday to look behind the Guy Fawkes masks and try to understand Anonymous. kuer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003266/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003266.mp3 00:52:00 no The journalist Quinn Norton admits it's difficult to pin a name tag on the group Anonymous. Is it a bunch of hackers? Activists? Terrorists? As far as she can tell, the internet meme that inspires online and offline users to participate in an The journalist Quinn Norton admits it's difficult to pin a name tag on the group Anonymous. Is it a bunch of hackers? Activists? Terrorists? As far as she can tell, the internet meme that inspires online and offline users to participate in an archaic, globalized hive mind is really a culture, with its own ever evolving aesthetics, values, idioms and iconography. Norton and anthropologist Gabriella Coleman join Doug on Wednesday to look behind the Guy Fawkes masks and try to understand Anonymous. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1902018 No behavior is more reviled in America than pedophilia. Dr. Fred Berlin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, believes in the necessity of criminal penalties for pedophiles, but, he argues, thinking of pedophilia solely as a criminal mindset hamstrings our ability to control it. Berlin regards pedophilia as a treatable mental disorder. He'll join Doug on Tuesday to discuss our understanding of pedophilia and how we can manage and treat it before it leads to a pernicious incident. kuer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1003155/mp3/news/podcast/228/1003155.mp3 00:52:06 no No behavior is more reviled in America than pedophilia. Dr. Fred Berlin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, believes in the necessity of criminal penalties for pedophiles, but, he argues, thinking of pedophilia solely as a criminal mindset No behavior is more reviled in America than pedophilia. Dr. Fred Berlin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, believes in the necessity of criminal penalties for pedophiles, but, he argues, thinking of pedophilia solely as a criminal mindset hamstrings our ability to control it. Berlin regards pedophilia as a treatable mental disorder. He'll join Doug on Tuesday to discuss our understanding of pedophilia and how we can manage and treat it before it leads to a pernicious incident. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1901647 Imagine a Presidential race in which one campaign calls the incumbent a "hideous hermaphroditical character with neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman." You might think things have gotten bad in today's political rhetoric, but Thomas Jefferson's camp leveled this attack against John Adams in the 1800 race. Monday, we're talking about negative campaigning in American politics: its history, effectiveness and whether it's on the rise. kuer Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002996/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002996.mp3 00:52:06 no Imagine a Presidential race in which one campaign calls the incumbent a "hideous hermaphroditical character with neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman." You might think things have Imagine a Presidential race in which one campaign calls the incumbent a "hideous hermaphroditical character with neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman." You might think things have gotten bad in today's political rhetoric, but Thomas Jefferson's camp leveled this attack against John Adams in the 1800 race. Monday, we're talking about negative campaigning in American politics: its history, effectiveness and whether it's on the rise. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1900949 Historian Naomi Oreskes says that while the U.S. scientific community has led the world in research on issues like public health and environmental science, there's also a small group of scientists that mislead the public with ideas based on political agendas rather than science. Oreskes has written a book that explores how this has skewed our understanding of climate change, tobacco and more. She joins Doug to talk about these "Merchants of Doubt." (Rebroadcast) kuer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002634/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002634.mp3 00:51:01 no Historian Naomi Oreskes says that while the U.S. scientific community has led the world in research on issues like public health and environmental science, there's also a small group of scientists that mislead the public with ideas based on Historian Naomi Oreskes says that while the U.S. scientific community has led the world in research on issues like public health and environmental science, there's also a small group of scientists that mislead the public with ideas based on political agendas rather than science. Oreskes has written a book that explores how this has skewed our understanding of climate change, tobacco and more. She joins Doug to talk about these "Merchants of Doubt." (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1900502 The popular TV series DOWNTON ABBEY takes pains to hew closely to historical fact, and yet there remains much we don't know about the reality of life in England's grand country houses. How did aristocrats come to own such vast tracts of land? How was servants' work regarded? And how did England's servant system collapse after the Great War? The cultural historian Sian Evans, author of the book LIFE BELOW STAIRS, joins Doug on Thursday to help us peel back the fictional veneer of DOWNTON ABBEY. kuer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002628/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002628.mp3 00:52:00 no The popular TV series DOWNTON ABBEY takes pains to hew closely to historical fact, and yet there remains much we don't know about the reality of life in England's grand country houses. How did aristocrats come to own such vast tracts of The popular TV series DOWNTON ABBEY takes pains to hew closely to historical fact, and yet there remains much we don't know about the reality of life in England's grand country houses. How did aristocrats come to own such vast tracts of land? How was servants' work regarded? And how did England's servant system collapse after the Great War? The cultural historian Sian Evans, author of the book LIFE BELOW STAIRS, joins Doug on Thursday to help us peel back the fictional veneer of DOWNTON ABBEY. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1900015 Even if you're not an aficionado of classical music, it's very likely you would recognize the first four notes of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. You know - it's the one that goes "DUH DUH DUH DUUUH." This weekend, the Utah Symphony is performing the iconic work under the direction of Maestro Thierry Fischer. We're using it as an opportunity to talk to music scholar Thomas Forrest Kelly about the night in 1808 when Beethoven's Fifth was first performed and about why it has endured for more than 200 kuer Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002485/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002485.mp3 00:52:06 no Even if you're not an aficionado of classical music, it's very likely you would recognize the first four notes of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. You know - it's the one that goes "DUH DUH DUH DUUUH." This weekend, Even if you're not an aficionado of classical music, it's very likely you would recognize the first four notes of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. You know - it's the one that goes "DUH DUH DUH DUUUH." This weekend, the Utah Symphony is performing the iconic work under the direction of Maestro Thierry Fischer. We're using it as an opportunity to talk to music scholar Thomas Forrest Kelly about the night in 1808 when Beethoven's Fifth was first performed and about why it has endured for more than 200 KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898869 Conventional wisdom has favored Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination because many see him as the chance to beat Barack Obama. This month though, Romney's favorability ratings have fallen and he heads to Florida with just 1 of 3 primary victories. Reporter McKay Coppins says pragmatism gets boring for voters and Romney needs more to connect with conservatives. Coppins and biographer Scott Helman join us to explain Mitt Romney's rocky trajectory with Americans. kuer Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002259/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002259.mp3 00:52:05 no Conventional wisdom has favored Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination because many see him as the chance to beat Barack Obama. This month though, Romney's favorability ratings have fallen and he heads to Florida with Conventional wisdom has favored Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination because many see him as the chance to beat Barack Obama. This month though, Romney's favorability ratings have fallen and he heads to Florida with just 1 of 3 primary victories. Reporter McKay Coppins says pragmatism gets boring for voters and Romney needs more to connect with conservatives. Coppins and biographer Scott Helman join us to explain Mitt Romney's rocky trajectory with Americans. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1899298 Susan Matt, a professor at Weber State University, laughed when she first read of someone actually dying of homesickness. Nowadays, homesickness is regarded as a childish affliction that Americans, with our penchant for frequent relocation, are immune from. But as Matt writes, nostalgia has long distressed Americans--we leave to college, move for a new job, or migrate to a new country. She joins us to talk about homesickness and how we've managed to cope with it. (Rebroadcast) kuer Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1002015/mp3/news/podcast/228/1002015.mp3 00:51:22 no Susan Matt, a professor at Weber State University, laughed when she first read of someone actually dying of homesickness. Nowadays, homesickness is regarded as a childish affliction that Americans, with our penchant for frequent relocation, are immune Susan Matt, a professor at Weber State University, laughed when she first read of someone actually dying of homesickness. Nowadays, homesickness is regarded as a childish affliction that Americans, with our penchant for frequent relocation, are immune from. But as Matt writes, nostalgia has long distressed Americans--we leave to college, move for a new job, or migrate to a new country. She joins us to talk about homesickness and how we've managed to cope with it. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898476 In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez, a poet-musician from inner-city Detroit, produced two albums. His producers thought they would be hits, but they were utter flops - in America, that is. In South Africa though, Rodriguez was bigger than Elvis or The Rolling Stones, and his albums provided the soundtrack for white opposition to apartheid. Filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul has documented Rodriguez' unlikely fall and rise, and he'll talk with Doug about it on Friday. kuer Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1001898/mp3/news/podcast/228/1001898.mp3 00:52:00 no In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez, a poet-musician from inner-city Detroit, produced two albums. His producers thought they would be hits, but they were utter flops - in America, that is. In South Africa though, Rodriguez was bigger than Elvis or In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez, a poet-musician from inner-city Detroit, produced two albums. His producers thought they would be hits, but they were utter flops - in America, that is. In South Africa though, Rodriguez was bigger than Elvis or The Rolling Stones, and his albums provided the soundtrack for white opposition to apartheid. Filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul has documented Rodriguez' unlikely fall and rise, and he'll talk with Doug about it on Friday. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1897979 Thursday, our guest is Oscar winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh. Marsh's films Man on Wire and Project Nim both earned him Sundance accolades, but this year he's at the festival with his latest narrative film. Clive Owen stars in the thriller set in 1990's Belfast, and he says Marsh brought a documentarian's sensibility to the work by "trying to capture the essence of something real." Doug talks to Marsh about Shadow Dancer and about the craft of documentary and dramatic filmmaking. kuer Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1001729/mp3/news/podcast/228/1001729.mp3 00:52:05 no Thursday, our guest is Oscar winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh. Marsh's films Man on Wire and Project Nim both earned him Sundance accolades, but this year he's at the festival with his latest narrative film. Clive Owen stars in the Thursday, our guest is Oscar winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh. Marsh's films Man on Wire and Project Nim both earned him Sundance accolades, but this year he's at the festival with his latest narrative film. Clive Owen stars in the thriller set in 1990's Belfast, and he says Marsh brought a documentarian's sensibility to the work by "trying to capture the essence of something real." Doug talks to Marsh about Shadow Dancer and about the craft of documentary and dramatic filmmaking. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1897510 To some people, Stanley Kubrick's film THE SHINING set the standard for modern horror cinema. For others, it was the result of a talented filmmaker slacking off. And then there are the ardent fans convinced they've decoded the film's hidden messages of genocide, cabals and the nightmares of history. Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk made a film about these conspiracy theorists that investigates the act of criticism and what it means to be a fan. They'll join Doug on Wednesday to talk about ROOM 237. kuer Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1001528/mp3/news/podcast/228/1001528.mp3 00:52:00 no To some people, Stanley Kubrick's film THE SHINING set the standard for modern horror cinema. For others, it was the result of a talented filmmaker slacking off. And then there are the ardent fans convinced they've decoded the film's To some people, Stanley Kubrick's film THE SHINING set the standard for modern horror cinema. For others, it was the result of a talented filmmaker slacking off. And then there are the ardent fans convinced they've decoded the film's hidden messages of genocide, cabals and the nightmares of history. Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk made a film about these conspiracy theorists that investigates the act of criticism and what it means to be a fan. They'll join Doug on Wednesday to talk about ROOM 237. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1897058 There are 1.5 million active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sexual assault is an increasing problem within those ranks. In many, if not most cases, it's swept under the carpet: only 8 percent of sexual assault cases are prosecuted in the military, and only 2 percent of those cases result in convictions. The filmmaker Kirby Dick's new documentary, THE INVISIBLE WAR, sheds light on the suffering of thousands of military rape victims, and he'll join Doug on Tuesday to talk about it. kuer Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1001327/mp3/news/podcast/228/1001327.mp3 00:54:08 no There are 1.5 million active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sexual assault is an increasing problem within those ranks. In many, if not most cases, it's swept under the carpet: only 8 percent of sexual assault cases are prosecuted in There are 1.5 million active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sexual assault is an increasing problem within those ranks. In many, if not most cases, it's swept under the carpet: only 8 percent of sexual assault cases are prosecuted in the military, and only 2 percent of those cases result in convictions. The filmmaker Kirby Dick's new documentary, THE INVISIBLE WAR, sheds light on the suffering of thousands of military rape victims, and he'll join Doug on Tuesday to talk about it. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896207 On Monday, Doug talks with documentary filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. In his film Why We Fight, Jarecki examined America's war machine. His new documentary, The House I Live In, scrutinizes another unique expression of American conflict by telling the stories of individuals at all levels of our war on drugs. The drug war has made America the world's largest jailer even as narcotics of all kinds have become purer, cheaper and more available. Where did we go wrong, and what, can be done about it? kuer Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1001217/mp3/news/podcast/228/1001217.mp3 00:52:06 no On Monday, Doug talks with documentary filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. In his film Why We Fight, Jarecki examined America's war machine. His new documentary, The House I Live In, scrutinizes another unique expression of American conflict by telling the On Monday, Doug talks with documentary filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. In his film Why We Fight, Jarecki examined America's war machine. His new documentary, The House I Live In, scrutinizes another unique expression of American conflict by telling the stories of individuals at all levels of our war on drugs. The drug war has made America the world's largest jailer even as narcotics of all kinds have become purer, cheaper and more available. Where did we go wrong, and what, can be done about it? KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1895773 Much has been written about the Kennedy family. And yet, Ethel Skakel Kennedy, wife of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has somehow managed to elude scrutiny, interview and biography. Until now. Rory Kennedy, Ethel's youngest child, has made a film about her mother that captures the life of a vivacious, authentic heroin who's often quick to deflect attention from herself. Ethel and Rory join Doug on Friday in Park City to talk about the film, ETHEL. kuer Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000966/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000966.mp3 00:52:06 no Much has been written about the Kennedy family. And yet, Ethel Skakel Kennedy, wife of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has somehow managed to elude scrutiny, interview and biography. Until now. Rory Kennedy, Ethel's youngest child, has made a film Much has been written about the Kennedy family. And yet, Ethel Skakel Kennedy, wife of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has somehow managed to elude scrutiny, interview and biography. Until now. Rory Kennedy, Ethel's youngest child, has made a film about her mother that captures the life of a vivacious, authentic heroin who's often quick to deflect attention from herself. Ethel and Rory join Doug on Friday in Park City to talk about the film, ETHEL. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894824 It seems eating has come to be as much about guilt as it is about nutrition and pleasure. But what does it mean to be a virtuous eater? Food writer Alan Richman decided to find out. For thirty days, he set off on what he calls a "journey of ethical enlightenment." He visited farms and restaurants and ate not just for taste, but with a conscience. Tuesday, Richman joins Doug to talk about his trip and about his "10 Commandments of Ethical Eating." (Rebroadcast) kuer Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000309/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000309.mp3 00:52:00 no It seems eating has come to be as much about guilt as it is about nutrition and pleasure. But what does it mean to be a virtuous eater? Food writer Alan Richman decided to find out. For thirty days, he set off on what he calls a "journey of It seems eating has come to be as much about guilt as it is about nutrition and pleasure. But what does it mean to be a virtuous eater? Food writer Alan Richman decided to find out. For thirty days, he set off on what he calls a "journey of ethical enlightenment." He visited farms and restaurants and ate not just for taste, but with a conscience. Tuesday, Richman joins Doug to talk about his trip and about his "10 Commandments of Ethical Eating." (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894774 A canine orphan of World War I, Rin Tin Tin was rescued from a French battlefield and went on to become one of the most renowned names of 20th century entertainment. Susan Orlean wrote about the life and legend of the famous German shepherd, his descendants and their owners,tracing in the rise of dogs in American life and the cinema and exploring the bond between humans and animals. Orlean talks with Doug on Wednesday about the legacy of Rin Tin Tin. (Rebroadcast) kuer Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000305/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000305.mp3 00:52:00 no A canine orphan of World War I, Rin Tin Tin was rescued from a French battlefield and went on to become one of the most renowned names of 20th century entertainment. Susan Orlean wrote about the life and legend of the famous German shepherd, his A canine orphan of World War I, Rin Tin Tin was rescued from a French battlefield and went on to become one of the most renowned names of 20th century entertainment. Susan Orlean wrote about the life and legend of the famous German shepherd, his descendants and their owners,tracing in the rise of dogs in American life and the cinema and exploring the bond between humans and animals. Orlean talks with Doug on Wednesday about the legacy of Rin Tin Tin. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894633 Many of us have stories of paranormal events. Strange objects in the skies, ghosts at the old hotel. When Steve Volk was a kid, odd bumps echoed through his house at night. His sisters said their sheets were pulled from their beds while they slept and that an old woman walked through the closed door of their room. Inspired by the noise his family could never trace, Volk set out to explore the world of the paranormal. Doug talks to him on Thursday about his research in the field of fringeology. kuer Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000734/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000734.mp3 00:52:00 no Many of us have stories of paranormal events. Strange objects in the skies, ghosts at the old hotel. When Steve Volk was a kid, odd bumps echoed through his house at night. His sisters said their sheets were pulled from their beds while they slept and Many of us have stories of paranormal events. Strange objects in the skies, ghosts at the old hotel. When Steve Volk was a kid, odd bumps echoed through his house at night. His sisters said their sheets were pulled from their beds while they slept and that an old woman walked through the closed door of their room. Inspired by the noise his family could never trace, Volk set out to explore the world of the paranormal. Doug talks to him on Thursday about his research in the field of fringeology. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894606 In the last decade, almost 6 million manufacturing jobs in America disappeared. Still, the U.S. remain either the number 1 or 2 manufacturer in the world. The journalist Adam Davidson went to the factory of Standard Motor Products in South Carolina to find out how the U.S. has remained a global leader in manufacturing even as fewer and fewer of us hold factory jobs. Davidson wrote about what he learned in the newest issue of the Atlantic magazine, and he'll join Doug on Tuesday to talk about it. kuer Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000303/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000303.mp3 00:52:00 no In the last decade, almost 6 million manufacturing jobs in America disappeared. Still, the U.S. remain either the number 1 or 2 manufacturer in the world. The journalist Adam Davidson went to the factory of Standard Motor Products in South Carolina to In the last decade, almost 6 million manufacturing jobs in America disappeared. Still, the U.S. remain either the number 1 or 2 manufacturer in the world. The journalist Adam Davidson went to the factory of Standard Motor Products in South Carolina to find out how the U.S. has remained a global leader in manufacturing even as fewer and fewer of us hold factory jobs. Davidson wrote about what he learned in the newest issue of the Atlantic magazine, and he'll join Doug on Tuesday to talk about it. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894605 A new study by the Pew Forum came out last week. It was about Mormons. The survey contained a lot of information, but one part of it was no surprise: most Mormons call themselves political conservatives. Utah Mormons are nine times as likely to be Republican than Democrat. But why? On Monday we're broadcasting a show we recorded last week at Utah Valley University. A group of LDS legislators joined Doug on stage to discuss how their political beliefs are informed by Mormonism and vice versa. kuer Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000304/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000304.mp3 00:52:00 no A new study by the Pew Forum came out last week. It was about Mormons. The survey contained a lot of information, but one part of it was no surprise: most Mormons call themselves political conservatives. Utah Mormons are nine times as likely to be A new study by the Pew Forum came out last week. It was about Mormons. The survey contained a lot of information, but one part of it was no surprise: most Mormons call themselves political conservatives. Utah Mormons are nine times as likely to be Republican than Democrat. But why? On Monday we're broadcasting a show we recorded last week at Utah Valley University. A group of LDS legislators joined Doug on stage to discuss how their political beliefs are informed by Mormonism and vice versa. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1892756 When British politician Margaret Thatcher was first dubbed "the Iron Lady," it was meant to be an insult. A Soviet newspaper gave her the name three years before she became Prime Minister. The biographer John Campbell calls Thatcher a "feminist pioneer" who rose to global political power through her own ambition and determination. Campbell's portrait of Margaret Thatcher was the basis for the new biopic starring Meryl Streep, and Thursday he joins us for an unvarnished look at "The Iron Lady." kuer Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/999782/mp3/news/podcast/228/999782.mp3 00:52:06 no When British politician Margaret Thatcher was first dubbed "the Iron Lady," it was meant to be an insult. A Soviet newspaper gave her the name three years before she became Prime Minister. The biographer John Campbell calls Thatcher When British politician Margaret Thatcher was first dubbed "the Iron Lady," it was meant to be an insult. A Soviet newspaper gave her the name three years before she became Prime Minister. The biographer John Campbell calls Thatcher a "feminist pioneer" who rose to global political power through her own ambition and determination. Campbell's portrait of Margaret Thatcher was the basis for the new biopic starring Meryl Streep, and Thursday he joins us for an unvarnished look at "The Iron Lady." KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1892330 In the fall of 2008, Jay Bahadur was stuck in a job he hated. He yearned to be a journalist, but he had no faith in journalism schools. So he flew to Somalia to write a book about the world of modern day buccaneers. He wanted to tell the full story of the pirates of Puntland: what they do and who they are as human beings on both land and sea, not simply the AK-47-toting thugs who appear in news stories. Bahadur talks to Doug on Wednesday about the pirates of Somalia. (Rebroadcast) kuer Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/999527/mp3/news/podcast/228/999527.mp3 00:52:00 no In the fall of 2008, Jay Bahadur was stuck in a job he hated. He yearned to be a journalist, but he had no faith in journalism schools. So he flew to Somalia to write a book about the world of modern day buccaneers. He wanted to tell the full story of In the fall of 2008, Jay Bahadur was stuck in a job he hated. He yearned to be a journalist, but he had no faith in journalism schools. So he flew to Somalia to write a book about the world of modern day buccaneers. He wanted to tell the full story of the pirates of Puntland: what they do and who they are as human beings on both land and sea, not simply the AK-47-toting thugs who appear in news stories. Bahadur talks to Doug on Wednesday about the pirates of Somalia. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1891980 Tuesday, we're talking about a new American Experience documentary, Billy the Kid. His real name was Henry McCarty and he was just days from hanging when he made his last daring escape from jail. Billy was one of the nation's most notorious criminals and after he was shot a few weeks later by Sheriff Pat Garrett, he became one of the West's most enduring legends. Doug is joined by filmmaker John Maggio and historian Mark Lee Gardner to separate the fact from the myth of Billy the Kid. kuer Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/999515/mp3/news/podcast/228/999515.mp3 00:51:40 no Tuesday, we're talking about a new American Experience documentary, Billy the Kid. His real name was Henry McCarty and he was just days from hanging when he made his last daring escape from jail. Billy was one of the nation's most notorious Tuesday, we're talking about a new American Experience documentary, Billy the Kid. His real name was Henry McCarty and he was just days from hanging when he made his last daring escape from jail. Billy was one of the nation's most notorious criminals and after he was shot a few weeks later by Sheriff Pat Garrett, he became one of the West's most enduring legends. Doug is joined by filmmaker John Maggio and historian Mark Lee Gardner to separate the fact from the myth of Billy the Kid. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1891806 FLDS leader Warren Jeffs is communicating to his followers from his Texas prison cell. He's convicted of child sexual assault but he commanded church members to rededicate themselves by December 31st. They've had to abstain from marital relations, sign over possessions and come up with $5,000 to remain in good grace. Those found "unworthy" are now banned from Church meetings and must repent. Monday, we're talking about Jeffs, the power he holds and what this means for a community in turmoil. kuer Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/999372/mp3/news/podcast/228/999372.mp3 00:52:03 no FLDS leader Warren Jeffs is communicating to his followers from his Texas prison cell. He's convicted of child sexual assault but he commanded church members to rededicate themselves by December 31st. They've had to abstain from marital FLDS leader Warren Jeffs is communicating to his followers from his Texas prison cell. He's convicted of child sexual assault but he commanded church members to rededicate themselves by December 31st. They've had to abstain from marital relations, sign over possessions and come up with $5,000 to remain in good grace. Those found "unworthy" are now banned from Church meetings and must repent. Monday, we're talking about Jeffs, the power he holds and what this means for a community in turmoil. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894839 The writer and architect Sarah Susanka has created a movement around the idea of finding a proper scale for the houses we inhabit, and the way she sees it, houses are the perfect metaphor for our lives. Her book, "The Not So Big Life," is also an idea: it's about living a life that's just the right size. We're rebroadcasting our conversation with Susanka on Friday, and it might provide some inspiration for those of you putting the final touches on your New Year's resolutions. (Rebroadcast) kuer Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/1000317/mp3/news/podcast/228/1000317.mp3 00:52:00 no The writer and architect Sarah Susanka has created a movement around the idea of finding a proper scale for the houses we inhabit, and the way she sees it, houses are the perfect metaphor for our lives. Her book, "The Not So Big The writer and architect Sarah Susanka has created a movement around the idea of finding a proper scale for the houses we inhabit, and the way she sees it, houses are the perfect metaphor for our lives. Her book, "The Not So Big Life," is also an idea: it's about living a life that's just the right size. We're rebroadcasting our conversation with Susanka on Friday, and it might provide some inspiration for those of you putting the final touches on your New Year's resolutions. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1891370 This weekend marks a year since the tragic shooting at a Tucson meet-and-greet held by U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner killed six people and injured eighteen, including the congresswoman, who was shot in the head. Thursday, Doug is joined by journalist Tom Zoellner, an Arizona native and friend of Giffords. Zoellner has just published a book that asks this question: what does the shooting tells us about the Grand Canyon State and life in America? kuer Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/999074/mp3/news/podcast/228/999074.mp3 00:52:06 no This weekend marks a year since the tragic shooting at a Tucson meet-and-greet held by U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner killed six people and injured eighteen, including the congresswoman, who was shot in the This weekend marks a year since the tragic shooting at a Tucson meet-and-greet held by U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner killed six people and injured eighteen, including the congresswoman, who was shot in the head. Thursday, Doug is joined by journalist Tom Zoellner, an Arizona native and friend of Giffords. Zoellner has just published a book that asks this question: what does the shooting tells us about the Grand Canyon State and life in America? KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1890899 Modern American manners leave much to be desired. People answer their cell phones in the middle of meals, they shush loudly in movie theaters and even clip their toenails on the train. Henry Alford wanted to learn a little more about 21st century etiquette, so he went to Japan, AKA the Fort Knox of good manners, interviewed etiquette experts and even played a game called "Touch the Waiter." On Wednesday, Doug will talk with Alford about how we behave and how we could behave better kuer Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998941/mp3/news/podcast/228/998941.mp3 00:52:00 no Modern American manners leave much to be desired. People answer their cell phones in the middle of meals, they shush loudly in movie theaters and even clip their toenails on the train. Henry Alford wanted to learn a little more about 21st century Modern American manners leave much to be desired. People answer their cell phones in the middle of meals, they shush loudly in movie theaters and even clip their toenails on the train. Henry Alford wanted to learn a little more about 21st century etiquette, so he went to Japan, AKA the Fort Knox of good manners, interviewed etiquette experts and even played a game called "Touch the Waiter." On Wednesday, Doug will talk with Alford about how we behave and how we could behave better KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1890623 Tuesday, Doug is joined by legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. A year ago, RadioWest and the Utah Film Center began our Through the Lens documentary film series with a conversation with Wiseman. His latest work is set to open later this month around the country. It's called "Crazy Horse," and it's a spare, unfiltered look inside a Parisian nude cabaret. Doug talks to Wiseman and others about his 44 year career and what the new film reveals about Wiseman's unique process. kuer Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998812/mp3/news/podcast/228/998812.mp3 00:52:15 no Tuesday, Doug is joined by legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. A year ago, RadioWest and the Utah Film Center began our Through the Lens documentary film series with a conversation with Wiseman. His latest work is set to open later this month Tuesday, Doug is joined by legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. A year ago, RadioWest and the Utah Film Center began our Through the Lens documentary film series with a conversation with Wiseman. His latest work is set to open later this month around the country. It's called "Crazy Horse," and it's a spare, unfiltered look inside a Parisian nude cabaret. Doug talks to Wiseman and others about his 44 year career and what the new film reveals about Wiseman's unique process. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888194 Ballet has played an important role in Western art for more than 400 years, but the historian and dance critic Jennifer Homans cautions we shouldn't take it for granted. Homans is the author of "Apollo's Angels," which looks at the rich and complex history of ballet. She joins us to talk about the art form and the ways it has renewed itself in the face of political and social upheavals. We'll also talk about the "uncertain moment" Homans says ballet is experiencing now. (Rebroadcast) kuer Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998043/mp3/news/podcast/228/998043.mp3 00:52:11 no Ballet has played an important role in Western art for more than 400 years, but the historian and dance critic Jennifer Homans cautions we shouldn't take it for granted. Homans is the author of "Apollo's Angels," which Ballet has played an important role in Western art for more than 400 years, but the historian and dance critic Jennifer Homans cautions we shouldn't take it for granted. Homans is the author of "Apollo's Angels," which looks at the rich and complex history of ballet. She joins us to talk about the art form and the ways it has renewed itself in the face of political and social upheavals. We'll also talk about the "uncertain moment" Homans says ballet is experiencing now. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888525 Doug talks to Mitchell Zuckoff, author of the book Lost in Shangri-La. In 1945, a site seeing plane of American soldiers crashed in a remote valley in Dutch New Guinea. The local tribe was rumored to be head-hunters and had never before been in contact with white people. But the three survivors were caught between the valley and the Japanese enemy. Zuckoff joins us to tell the story of the time they spent with the Dani tribesmen and the daring rescue that brought them home. (Rebroadcast) kuer Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998147/mp3/news/podcast/228/998147.mp3 00:52:05 no Doug talks to Mitchell Zuckoff, author of the book Lost in Shangri-La. In 1945, a site seeing plane of American soldiers crashed in a remote valley in Dutch New Guinea. The local tribe was rumored to be head-hunters and had never before been in Doug talks to Mitchell Zuckoff, author of the book Lost in Shangri-La. In 1945, a site seeing plane of American soldiers crashed in a remote valley in Dutch New Guinea. The local tribe was rumored to be head-hunters and had never before been in contact with white people. But the three survivors were caught between the valley and the Japanese enemy. Zuckoff joins us to tell the story of the time they spent with the Dani tribesmen and the daring rescue that brought them home. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888188 Labor icon Joe Hill was executed by firing squad for the murder of a Salt Lake grocer nearly a century ago. His controversial conviction rested largely on two pieces of evidence: the gunshot wound he sustained the night of the murder and the IWW membership card in his wallet. The writer Bill Adler has made new findings he says debunk the evidence against Hill. He'll join Doug on Thursday to talk about his book, The Man Who Never Died," and make the case for Hill's innocence. (Rebroadcast) kuer Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998479/mp3/news/podcast/228/998479.mp3 00:52:00 no Labor icon Joe Hill was executed by firing squad for the murder of a Salt Lake grocer nearly a century ago. His controversial conviction rested largely on two pieces of evidence: the gunshot wound he sustained the night of the murder and the IWW Labor icon Joe Hill was executed by firing squad for the murder of a Salt Lake grocer nearly a century ago. His controversial conviction rested largely on two pieces of evidence: the gunshot wound he sustained the night of the murder and the IWW membership card in his wallet. The writer Bill Adler has made new findings he says debunk the evidence against Hill. He'll join Doug on Thursday to talk about his book, The Man Who Never Died," and make the case for Hill's innocence. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888515 St. George, Utah is only an hour away from Warren Jeffs' polygamist community, but it might as well be another planet. Children of the fundamentalist group are taught little of the outside world, and they're told that leaving their faith means their damnation. Wednesday, we're talking to the creators of a documentary that follows 3 teenage boys who fled to St. George and had to give up their families and everything they knew to create a new life. (Rebroadcast) kuer Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998141/mp3/news/podcast/228/998141.mp3 00:51:07 no St. George, Utah is only an hour away from Warren Jeffs' polygamist community, but it might as well be another planet. Children of the fundamentalist group are taught little of the outside world, and they're told that leaving their faith St. George, Utah is only an hour away from Warren Jeffs' polygamist community, but it might as well be another planet. Children of the fundamentalist group are taught little of the outside world, and they're told that leaving their faith means their damnation. Wednesday, we're talking to the creators of a documentary that follows 3 teenage boys who fled to St. George and had to give up their families and everything they knew to create a new life. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1887840 Tuesday, Doug talks to Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's "On the Media." She's written a new book. It's graphic nonfiction - a journey through two millennia of journalism. Gladstone says that there's always been a fear that the media are somehow controlling our minds. But rather than being an external force, she argues that the media are mirrors that show us our own reflection. Doug talks to her about "The Influencing Machine," and about what we can do to be savvy media consumers. (Rebroadcast) kuer Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/997895/mp3/news/podcast/228/997895.mp3 00:52:00 no Tuesday, Doug talks to Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's "On the Media." She's written a new book. It's graphic nonfiction - a journey through two millennia of journalism. Gladstone says that there's always been a Tuesday, Doug talks to Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's "On the Media." She's written a new book. It's graphic nonfiction - a journey through two millennia of journalism. Gladstone says that there's always been a fear that the media are somehow controlling our minds. But rather than being an external force, she argues that the media are mirrors that show us our own reflection. Doug talks to her about "The Influencing Machine," and about what we can do to be savvy media consumers. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888343 Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack at the age of 69. Monday on RadioWest, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the behavior of North Korea. This is about political culture. The scholar B.R. Myers is our guest. He describes the ideology of North Korea this way - race based paranoid nationalism. (Rebroadcast) kuer Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998087/mp3/news/podcast/228/998087.mp3 00:50:26 no Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack at the age of 69. Monday on RadioWest, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the behavior of North Korea. This is about political culture. The scholar B.R. Myers is Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack at the age of 69. Monday on RadioWest, we're rebroadcasting our conversation about the behavior of North Korea. This is about political culture. The scholar B.R. Myers is our guest. He describes the ideology of North Korea this way - race based paranoid nationalism. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1888297 "Cuddly as a Cactus" and "Charming as an Eel" hardly seem like descriptions of a beloved Christmas character, but fans of Dr. Seuss will immediately recognize the mean Mr. Grinch. From the 1957 children's book and the 1966 television adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is for many an integral part of the holiday season. Tuesday, we're talking about Dr. Seuss's tale and offering you a new reading by the actor Tobin Atkinson. (Rebroadcast) kuer Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998076/mp3/news/podcast/228/998076.mp3 00:49:56 no "Cuddly as a Cactus" and "Charming as an Eel" hardly seem like descriptions of a beloved Christmas character, but fans of Dr. Seuss will immediately recognize the mean Mr. Grinch. From the 1957 children's book "Cuddly as a Cactus" and "Charming as an Eel" hardly seem like descriptions of a beloved Christmas character, but fans of Dr. Seuss will immediately recognize the mean Mr. Grinch. From the 1957 children's book and the 1966 television adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is for many an integral part of the holiday season. Tuesday, we're talking about Dr. Seuss's tale and offering you a new reading by the actor Tobin Atkinson. (Rebroadcast) KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1887876 Robert Downey Jr. returned to theaters last weekend as Sherlock Holmes, taking in nearly $40 million. That's not bad for a 124-year-old hero. The scholar Leslie Klinger says that the character has had enduring appeal since Arthur Conan Doyle first introduced him in 1887 because Holmes is the kind of person we'd all like to be: smart, always in command and always doing the right thing. Thursday, Klinger joins Doug to talk about Holmes, his loyal companion Watson and the world they inhabited. kuer Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/998034/mp3/news/podcast/228/998034.mp3 00:52:04 no Robert Downey Jr. returned to theaters last weekend as Sherlock Holmes, taking in nearly $40 million. That's not bad for a 124-year-old hero. The scholar Leslie Klinger says that the character has had enduring appeal since Arthur Conan Doyle Robert Downey Jr. returned to theaters last weekend as Sherlock Holmes, taking in nearly $40 million. That's not bad for a 124-year-old hero. The scholar Leslie Klinger says that the character has had enduring appeal since Arthur Conan Doyle first introduced him in 1887 because Holmes is the kind of person we'd all like to be: smart, always in command and always doing the right thing. Thursday, Klinger joins Doug to talk about Holmes, his loyal companion Watson and the world they inhabited. KUER Salt Lake City, UT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1887516 Wednesday, Doug sits down again with Utah filmmaker Kendall Wilcox. Wilcox is creating a documentary that explores the tension between being a member of the LDS Church and being gay. Since joining us in August, Wilcox has been fired from Brigham Young University, but he says he still believes that the Mormon community is leaving polemics behind and "treating each other with genuine love, respect and empathy." We'll talk about his journey and about what he's learning as he films "Far Between." kuer Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT radiowest@kuer.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/.jukebox/media/kuer/997859/mp3/news/podcast/228/997859.mp3 00:55:48 no Wednesday, Doug sits down again with Utah filmmaker Kendall Wilcox. Wilcox is creating a documentary that explores the tension between being a member of the LDS Church and being gay. Since joining us in August, Wilcox has been fired from Brigham Young Wednesday, Doug sits down again with Utah filmmaker Kendall Wilcox. Wilcox is creating a documentary that explores the tension between being a member of the LDS Church and being gay. Since joining us in August, Wilcox has been fired from Brigham Young University, but he says he still believes that the Mormon community is leaving polemics behind and "treating each other with genuine love, respect and empathy." We'll talk about his journey and about what he's learning as he films "Far Between." KUER Salt Lake City, UT