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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Visit one of Salt Lake City's independent booksellers:
Ken Sanders Rare Books
The King's English
Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore

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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Visit one of Salt Lake City's independent booksellers:
Ken Sanders Rare Books
The King's English
Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore

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