Friday, October 1, 2004 – Jenny Brundin talks to novelist Denise Chavez about her book "Loving Pedro Infante" and about Latina identity.

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Thursday, September 30, 2004 – Pioneer Theatre Company is currently playing "The Importance of Being Earnest." Doug talks to cast members about the performance, and with an Oscar Wilde scholar on what makes the literary figure so important.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2004 – David K. Shipler, author of "The Working Poor," is interviewed by Doug on workers who live in poverty in America. (Repeat)

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Wednesday, September 29, 2004 – Students from UVSC join Doug to explore both sides of the Michael Moore controversy. Later, author Robert O'Neil talks about his book "Free Speech in the College Community."

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Monday, September 27, 2004 – Doug talks with Newberry Award winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.

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By Beth Hoffman

Salt Lake City, UT – The Delta Center in Salt Lake City is usually known for swift point guards streaking down the stretch and loud, boisterous crowds - it's Utah's House of Basketball. But this past week the arena was converted into a new type of house, a House of the Lord, according to the United Pentecostal Church International, which rented out the Delta Center for a five-day annual conference that ended Sunday night. Producer Beth Hoffman attended the conference and found a different kind of fan.

Friday, September 24, 2004 – Aron Ralston shares his inspiring story of survival in the Utah canyonlands.

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Thursday, September 23, 2004 – Doug leads a conversation with local business activists and UNLV economist Alan Schlottman on Big Box Stores and their impact on communities.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2004 – Doug talks to embattled Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman about her reactions to charges of misusing public money and about her plans for continuing her reelection campaign.

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By Beth Hoffman

Salt Lake City, UT – As Salt Lake City grows and diversifies, residents - particularly those on the city's West Side - are struggling to understand each other. Older neighborhoods are evolving in new ways, and many newcomers now speak foreign languages, work unusual hours, or have darker skin But what's most troubling for many of the area's older residents is simply the way the community now looks.
Producer Beth Hoffman has been talking to old-time residents and newcomers to the area.

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 – Doug speaks with local historians and eyewitnesses of the mythical Bear Lake monster. (Repeat)

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Monday, September 20, 2004 – The Salt Lake City Reads Together book club gets underway this month Doug talks to Nasdijj, author of one of three titles selected for the inaugural program. We are also joined by Deeda Seed of the Salt Lake City Mayor's Office, Salt Lake City Public Libraries Director Nancy Tessman, and Nanette Alleman, Coordinator of the Chicago Book Festival..

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Salt Lake City Reads Together

Friday, September 17, 2004 – A RadioWest encore interview with writer Ron Carlson. Carlson will speak this Saturday as part of the Great Salt Lake Book Festival.

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By Dan Bammes

Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake City is marking the 25th anniversary of Abravanel Hall and the Salt Lake Art Center. Doctor Cyril Harris has designed the acoustics for Avery Fisher Hall in New York City and many other famous venues.

In this interview with KUER's Dan Bammes, recorded on the stage at Abravanel Hall, Dr. Harris talks about acoustic design and how he came to be involved in the creation of Utah's premiere concert hall.

By Jenny Brundin

Salt Lake City, UT – A billboard on State Street and 17th South - paid for by one of the nation's largest white supremacist organizations - has raised the eyebrows of several community activists. A week ago, leaders met to discuss how, if at all, to react to it. KUER's Jenny Brundin has more.

Thursday, September 16, 2004 – Historian Douglas Brinkley talks to Doug about his book "Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War."

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On Sunday, Dr. Brinkley will present "Why We Need History" as part of the Great Salt Lake Book Festival.

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 – Doug talks to best selling author and syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins.

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Aired Sept. 14, 2004 – #2 A discussion with :
Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, State of Utah
Greg Skordas, Candidate for Utah State Attorney General
Stephen J. Kores (moderator), Executive Director, Utah Foundation

Monday, September 13, 2004 – Doug speaks with Ralph Hazleton, co-author of "The Heart of the Matter: Sierra Leone, Diamonds and Human Security." (Repeat)

To find more information or to listen to audio of this program, please link to the original broadcast, September 24, 2003 here.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 – Writer Leslea Newman and members of Plan B Theatre Company discuss the play "A Letter to Harvey Milk." An elderly Holocaust survivor recalls his friendship with Harvey Milk -- the first openly gay official in U.S. history -- causing him to examine the origin of the pink triangle and befriend a lesbian teacher in this one-man show.

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Friday, September 10, 2004 – Novelist Mark Spragg joins Doug to discuss his new book "An Unfinished Life."

Meet the author Mark Spragg at The King's English Friday, September 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

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By Jenny Brundin

Thursday, September 9, 2004 – Director Morgan Spurlock joins Doug to talk about the process of creating the film "Super Size Me." Spurlock lived on nothing but McDonald's while travelling the country to talk with experts on America's "ever-expanding girth."

ASUU hosts Morgan Spurlock in Salt Lake City September 10
Super Size Me Film Site

Wednesday, September 8, 2004 – Writer and cultural observer Juliet Schor talks to Doug about how the ad industry targets children and what it means to be "commercialized."

Kids & Commercialism
Commercial Alert
New American Dream

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 – "Atlantic Monthly" correspondent James Fallows joins Doug to analyze the debating styles of George Bush and John Kerry.

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September 07, 2004 – #1 Tuesday, September 7, 1:00 P.M.:
Is Higher Education Meeting Our Needs?

Panelists:
Dr. Richard Kendell, Commissioner of Higher Education

Dr. F. Ann Millner, President, Weber State University

Fraser Bullock, CEO, Sorenson Capital

Trent Kemp, Student Representative, Utah State Board of Regents

Moderated by Steve Kroes, Executive Director, Utah Foundation

Friday, September 3, 2004 – Dan Bammes and John Bird of the Albion Financial Group talk about what's driving up the cost of higher education and strategies for paying it. Part of RadioWest's "Your Personal Economy" series.

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Thursday, September 2, 2004 – Utah delegates to the Republican National Convention join Doug to discuss the party and President Bush's reelection campaign.

Wednesday, September 1, 2004 – Poet Gary Gildner talks to Doug about the craft of writing and the lessons learned from his Polish grandfather about life and books.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2004 – Doug talks to Krista Tippett, host of public radio's "Speaking of Faith." The program is a national conversation about belief, meaning, ethics and ideas. This Sunday at 11:00 a.m., KUER will begin airing this weekly program.

To learn more about the program, visit Speaking of Faith