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/

Roy Webb returns! Tune in to the latest History Hour for Part 2 of a fascinating conversation with author and river historian Roy Webb. He talks about the early days of river guiding in our region and spins some yarns about some seriously legendary river runners.

Hear from local candidates before filling out your ballot! There are five candidates running for three seats on Moab’s city council. Tune in for their thoughts on a number of important local issues, including water, housing, property tax, strategic planning and much, much more. KZMU’s 2023 candidate debate was produced in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Southeast Utah.

Tune in for fluid conversations on the latest This Week in Moab! Colorado riverkeeper and environmental activist John Weisheit joins the program to cover the latest water issues in our region. Plus, check in with WabiSabi's Leah Bear who updates listeners on the community-based nonprofit's present and future. And later, Margie Swenson of Grand County Hospice joins the program in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care month.

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

Many of us have been in situations that just feel…off. Maybe the boss is making your coworker uncomfortable. Someone on your tour keeps making inappropriate comments. That thing that you saw…it just doesn’t feel right. But you’re not quite sure what to do or say. Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center is here to help! Tune in as Seekhaven's Director of Prevention and Education Ariel Atkins and Director of Client Services Raquel McCandless talk us through real scenarios. They have tools to counteract harassment and/or violence to make our community a safer place.

// Music in this episode is Holizna Raps by Holizna CC

Get the latest on the 21st Annual Moab Folk Festival during Art Talks! Fest organizers Cassie Paup and Makeda Barkley are on the program to talk about the jam-packed lineup of music from November 3rd through 5th.

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

Welcome to the 30th Ever Radio Review! The show all about the authentic voice of Moab and its public radio station KZMU. And perhaps no voice is ever more itself, unvarnished and true than a child’s. So for this episode, we pay tribute to the youth. The wildflowers of our future. The youngbloods. Selected from the family room of the station’s audio archives. A lifetime of thanks to the ones who grew up on the radio starting as littles at KZMU.

// This episode was curated, edited and produced by the amazing Christy Williams-Dunton!

// Music for this episode of the KZMU Radio Revue was ‘Find your Peace’ by Holizna

It's fall in Moab, and that means a plethora of events! We speak with the organizers behind a few of them, including reps from the Clay Artisans of Moab. Their upcoming - and much anticipated - soup bowl fundraiser will support local kids attending summer camp at Canyonlands Field Institute. Plus, we hear from Jacob Crane, who is bringing the Red Canyon Powwow back to Moab. And later, we check in with the Bluff Arts Festival, now in its 19th year.

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

Have you wondered what exactly a trail ambassador is and how they roll? Or if you'll ever be able to ambulate from town all the way to Willow Springs? The latest Great Wide Open has those answers and so much more! Hear interviews with climbing trail ambassador Ian Buchsbaum, responsible recreation coordinator Anna Sprout, and trail mix committee chair Colin Topper.

// Music in this episode is 'Classic' by HoliznaCC

On the latest Radio Book Club, hear two interviews with authors on their most recent works! Karin Anderson discusses her novel 'What Falls Away,' centered around a woman returning to her rural hometown after years on the outside. Amber Caron talks 'Call Up the Waters,' a short story collection about the lives and labor of women in rural America. Plus, happy Victober for all who celebrate! Get victorian, gothic and oh so spooky recommendations from our amazing hosts.

// Book Reviews & Mentions:

https://www.kzmu.org/utah-authors-karin-anderson-amber-caron-on-radio-book-club/