Economist/entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and Parkite Paul Zane Pilzer shares his book "The New Roaring Twenties." (0:00) Then Keith Butcher, co-founder of ButcherJoseph & Company, explains employee stock ownership plans and what type of company is a natural fit for the ESOP structure. (22:36) Plus, Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Mountain West Award Finalist Marti Wymer and Steven Wymer with Spoonful of Comfort. (41:43)

Federal prosecutor and special counsel at the Department of Justice, Brendan Ballou, shares book "Plunder, Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America" (0:00), President of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, Dave Jenkins, discusses how taxpayer money is being used to plug and clean up orphaned oil wells in Utah (22:24), Kamas’ newest eating establishment, Vintage Restaurant Bar and Grill (37:36)

Author Dror Goldberg talks about his book "Easy Money: American Puritans and the Invention of Modern Currency. (0:00) Jill Gonzalas with WalletHub discusses the best small cities to start a business – eight of the top 20 are here in Utah. (26:22) Then, Mountain Money learns about what’s new at High Star Ranch. (37:49)

Michael Gilmore highlights valuable projects across the globe as part of this year’s Money Awareness and Inclusion awards. (0:00) Peter Decherney, professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, explains what’s at stake in the impending Hollywood writers strike. (22:12) Then, Mountain Money spends time with the Big Dipper, serving sandwiches from the Historic Star Hotel on Main Street. (41:18)

University of Utah professor RonNell Anderson Jones, an expert on the intersection of law and the media, explains the libel suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. Then Bowling Green professor Joshua Grubbs discusses his study into the prevalence of online sports gambling. Plus the owners of Clean Pups share how to quickly and easily wash your dog this mud season.

Jaye Calhoun, attorney with Kean Miller, shares developments between Disney and the Florida Legislature. Then, Daniel Beneish, professor of accounting at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, talks about his development of the M-score, an accounting tool that detects fraud. Plus, Emily Burney with Auntie Em’s Baked Goods stops by.

Alissa Quart shares her new book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream." (00:00) Brian Blank, professor of finance at Mississippi State University, explains the Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2023. (17:48) Craig Dennis discusses Prospector Square’s $1.6 million plan. (34:32)

Professor Brian Wigley with Shenandoah University discusses the economic impact of the NCAA tournament (0:00). Emily Turner from The Sugar Jar joins to talk all things sweets (24:25).

Former US Sen. Phil Gramm shares 'The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate ' (1:00) Park City owners dish on new restaurant Stacked (29:23) Local business owners on founding 30 Minute Tire  (42:40)

Journalist and author Rachel Abrams speaks about her new book, "Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy."Then urban sociologist John Schlichtman discusses his latest release, "Showroom City: Real Estate and Resistance in the Furniture Capital of the World."Plus, KCPW General Manager Renai Bodley Miller shares successes from the winter pledge drive.