In this episode Mountain Money speaks with Scott Ballenger, law professor at the University of Virginia, about the Supreme Court’s recent cases with respect to Affirmative Action. (00:04)Doug Kantor, with the National Association for Convenience Stores, joins us to discuss how the Credit Card Competition Act would end Visa and Mastercard’s monopoly over credit card processing. (20:07)Spa Tender has been providing quality weekly spa cleaning services to the Park City, Utah area since 1985. Patrick Fabian recently purchased the business and is here this morning in the studio with us. (40:36)

Cathy Hackl, author of "Into the Metaverse: The Essential Guide to the Business Opportunities of the Web3 Era," shares insight into what it is, how it works and why it will be playing a major role in technology and society. The Inflation Reduction Act provided the IRS with nearly $80 billion in funding. Scott Michel, attorney with Caplin & Drysdale, shares insight into how the funding will impact audits and who will bear the brunt of increased scrutiny.Outdoor Retailer's Marisa Nicholson discusses the changes to the Outdoor Retailer show as it returns to Utah.

Today on Mountain Money, hosts Doug Wells and Alison Kuhlow speak with:John Kenworthy, owner of Flanagan's on Main, who shares insights into the tourist traffic seen over the past two weeks and what businesses in Historic Park City are anticipating for the remainder of the winter.Then, Jackson Sterling of Sterling Steak and Lounge is joins the show this morning to talk about their first year in business.

Mountain Money looks back at the authors we've interviewed over the last year and highlights five books on many of 2022’s best business books lists. The topics include venture capitalism, influences of consulting firms, maritime high jacking and more.

What happened with FTX? Former SEC enforcement attorney breaks down crypto collapse.JW Allen & Sons Toy and Candy Shop shares unique holiday gift ideas.Tax consultant discusses opportunities for year-end charitable contributions.

Mountain Money talks with MotionMetrics, the company that makes Carv digital ski coach, the world’s first wearable that helps you ski better.Registration for the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. Program Director Anne Bastien shares information on how student teams can register and compete for $30,000.Main Street stores Southwestern Expressions and Pine celebrate 35 years with owners Monty and Kelley Coates.

Earl Foote with Nexus IT discusses the best ways to approach our own cybersecurity needs after the recent breach of password manager LastPass.Visier, an HR analytics company, discusses its study showing the heavy price employees pay for working on vacation.Kris and Sadie Gabler, the owners of the Park City small-batch, all-natural dog treat company Drool, shared what they have learned through their small business journey.

Kristin McGrath with Retail Me Not shares the history of Cyber Monday and this year’s expected spendLori Ann LaRocco, CNBC senior editor and author specializes in the transportation of goods helps us understand the potential for a railroad strikeThe biggest vacation trends expected this year and the upcoming ski season with Steve Perkins of Natural Retreats

The Carlyle Group's David Rubenstein discusses new book, "How to Invest: Masters on the Craft"Crypto journalist talks FTX and what it means for crypto going forwardSmall Business Saturday's important impact on Park City

GrubHub/Fixer founder Mike Evans shares secrets of his success in his new book, "Hangry: A Startup Journey." Paul Gestos with "United Today, Stronger Tomorrow" discusses its current project in the Intermountain West collecting public input on the use of federal infrastructure funds.Owners CC and Mike Harrison opened Hana Ramen Bar with one goal in mind, to serve up the best soul warming ramen possible.