The latest History Hour is a wide ranging discussion with Brigham Holladay, known on social media as brighamofutah. Brigham travels all over Utah, sharing historical information to his social media pages. He and host Blaine Reniger talk about what they love about history in this state, from petroglyphs to ancient trade routes, the Four Corners, Butch Cassidy and even...human leather.

// Music in The History Hour is ‘Speedy Delta’ by Lobo Loco

Opinions matter. Our guests on the latest This Week in Moab have independently curated 30 years’ of opinions about West. Host Christy Williams Dunton speaks Betsy Marston and Dave Marston of Writers on the Range, a nonprofit opinion service celebrating their 30th year at an event this weekend in Moab. Plus, we hear from Pete Sands of Navajo Highways, an educational puppet show aiming to inspire Native youth and revitalize the Diné language and culture. Navajo Highways has an upcoming live show this Friday in Moab.

// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free

It's all multi-disciplinary on the latest Art Talks! Host Richard Codd welcomes local architect Courtney Kizer to discuss the latest trends in design and building. Next, Amy Weiser and Erin Groves of the Moab Music Festival discuss upcoming Winterlude events. And, host Richard does his first ever Art Talks interview on location by the sea: with photographer William Mertz.

// Music in this episode is 'Swinging Sofas' by Lobo Loco

The annual tradition continues! If you are looking for your next television series, book, documentary or film about outdoor recreation and adventure, Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway has quite a few epic and inspiring recommendations! Some recs are from listeners, and others from the intrepid host herself. As the season cools, tune in for a jam-packed episode highlighting diverse outdoors-related media.

// Reviews & Mentions:

https://www.kzmu.org/4th-annual-media-review-show-on-great-wide-open/

It’s another year for the books...literally! Our amazing Radio Book Club hosts review the favorite titles that came across their desks, laps, and nightstands in 2023. Get your pens and pencils out – there are so many diverse titles and authors in this episode guaranteed to pique your interest.

// Reviews & Mentions:

https://www.kzmu.org/best-of-the-year-on-radio-book-club/

Nothing can get folks in the holiday spirit quite like a perfect winter cocktail. From egg nog to hot buttered rum to mulled wine, learn how to spice up your holiday cocktail game on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie! Hosts and chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas welcome mixologist Ian Buckingham to the program for a spirited cocktail of recipes and conversation.

// Show Notes & Recipes:

https://www.kzmu.org/holiday-spirits-with-buck-bernie/

It's one for the books on the latest Art Talks. Internationally acclaimed American photographer Sheila Metzner joins the program with her daughter and Moab local, Bega Metzner. Sheila has a new exhibit at The Getty Center in Los Angeles, chronicling her work in late 20th-century photography and her blend of pictorialism and modernism. Next, host Richard Codd takes a tour of Desert Sun Ceramics and the projects of local artisans. And...something bizarre. An interview with a Lascaux cave painter that challenges the laws of space and time! Tune in.

// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco

Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. Our next Lift Up storyteller is Joshua Patterson. A two-year transplant, Josh hopes to one day be considered a full Moabite. He is currently working on a degree in history in hopes to be a history teacher. He lives with his husband, and enjoys reading, video games, and eating as much Filipino food he can get.

// This episode of Lift Up was produced by Ginger Cyan with support from KZMU.

// Find Lift Up Season 2 here:

www.kzmu.org/lift-up-season-2/

// Show Notes:

https://www.kzmu.org/lift-up-josh-patterson/

The team at the Utah Avalanche Center is back in the Moab office – and the field. As they gear up for the winter recreation season, we check in with avalanche forecaster Eric Trenbeath about our local snowpack, typical conditions and the history of avalanches in our region. But first, learn about the new Moab Locals 10K, taking place on Saturday, December 2nd! A few volunteer committee members join the program to discuss the revamp of the fun, locally-focused winter race from Moab's golf course to downtown.

// Show Notes:

https://www.kzmu.org/winter-recreation-with-the-utah-avalanche-center-moab-locals-10k-on-this-week-in-moab/

What is guilty pleasure literature and what makes it guilty, exactly? On the latest Radio Book Club, hosts dive into this juicy subject. Plus, jump into literary rabbit holes with some recommendations in horror, fantasy and memoir. And later, regional author Matthew Moseley joins the program to talk about his new memoir, Soul is Waterproof, which covers his adventures in long distance swimming. Tune in!

// Reviews & Mentions:

https://www.kzmu.org/divas-deserts-and-dragons-on-radio-book-club/