The latest History Hour tells two stories of early settler history. First, the longest, most arduous pack route in the country...the Old Spanish Trail! And second, the establishment (and eventual failure) of the Elk Mountain Mission in the Moab Valley. Note, all the information and research shared on this episode is from the perspective of settlers based on their journal entries as well as books and online research.

// Music in this episode is Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco

It's Women's History Month! On the latest This Week in Moab we return to the first-ever 'Women's Congress for Future Generations,' held in Moab in 2012. The effort attracted prominent writers, scientists, activists and more to our corner of the planet. Hear an hour of live audio captured at Star Hall from that event with none other than public radio host Caroline Casey.

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

Moab elected officials recently returned from a politicking trip to Washington D.C. Hear from Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese and Grand County Commission Chair Jacques Hadler on lobbying efforts around tailings cleanup and public lands. Plus, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center is in the midst of its March fundraiser. The MVMC's Molly Clark joins the program to talk about the programs and resources of this vital nonprofit.

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

It's Art Talks! Tune in for a discussion about our fascination with the beauty of the night sky. Guests are Crystal White of Moab Astronomy Tours and Bryan Haile of Tom Till Tours. Learn about upcoming astronomical events, and how photographers try and capture them through their lens.

// Show Notes:

// Moab Astronomy Tours

https://www.moabastronomytours.com

// Bryan Haile Photography

https://www.bryanhailephotography.com/home

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

Lift Up is back for a second season! Season 2 of this storytelling project will elevate LGBTQ+ voices in the high desert. This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.

// Our first storyteller is Josie Loner – a music producer, multimedia artist, actor and writer, originally from Atlanta, GA now relocated to the Four Corners area. She recently released an album called Trans Galactic which she produced herself. Outside the arts, Josephine enjoys birdwatching, herbalism, ecology and reading sci-fi and fantasy novels.

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

// Music in this interview is from the album Trans Galactic by Josie Loner. Lift Up Intro Music is Chicago by Scott Holmes Music and our Outro Music is Only Knows by Broke for Free.

// Find the first season of Lift Up here:

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

**Note: this episode contains language that has been un-beeped for the podcast**

KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch recently spoke with Mike of MD McNally. MD McNally just released his latest EP, Crimes. They talked about the production of the album song by song and what's next for MD McNally.

For more information on MD McNally:

https://mdmcnally.bandcamp.com/

Get the details on Moab Area Transit on the latest This Week in Moab! This free service has a fixed route on Main Street as well as on-demand rides. Guests are Moab City's mayor Joette Langianese, transit coordinator Richard Lory, and Stephen Murray, the CEO of Downtowner. Plus, learn about the upcoming 'Youth Voices Speak Out' event from the school district's community coordinator, Jeremy Spaulding.

Show Notes:

// Moab Area Transit

https://moabcity.org/615/Moab-Area-Transit

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

KZMU's radio host, DJ Mayday recently interviewed Stephanie Anne Johnson. The pair talked about Stephanie's new music and what they plan to do next. Stephanie's new album, Jewels drops April 7th, 2023.

https://www.stephanieannejohnsonmusic.com/

The latest Radio Book Club features some very mysterious events in our National Parks! Author Scott Graham, whose acclaimed National Park sleuth series has taken curious readers to Arches, Canyonlands and beyond, joins our hosts to chat about his approach to writing novels. Plus, tune in for a delightful conversation about the latest indie bestsellers as well as reviews of graphic novels, autobiographies and fiction! Tune in.

// RBC Reviews & Mentions:

// Saguaro Sanction by Scott Graham

// Canyonlands Carnage by Scott Graham

// Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley

// The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg

// Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder

// Pirate Enlightenment by David Graeber

// The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow

// Dopamine Nation by Anne Lembke

// Awe by Dacher Keltner

// We Had A Little Real Estate Problem by Kliph Nesteroff

// Everything I Need I Get From You by Kaitlyn Tiffany

// Go As A River by Shelley Read

// Leap by Terry Tempest Williams

// Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

// Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC

What do cowboy coffee, chili for breakfast and fireside wine have in common? They’re all part of Chef Tim Buckingham and Chef Bernard Guillas' ‘de riguer’ guide to a beautiful camping experience. Oh, and did we mention oysters were on the menu? Spring is just around the corner, and before you get outside don’t miss the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie, camp cook edition!

// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa