Economist Dan Mitchell, former senior fellow at the Cato Institute, gives his perspective on the relationship between tax rates and government revenue. Then, Patrick McGee, author of “Apple in China,” examines the extraordinary story of how so much of Apple’s technology came to be manufactured in China — and the profound implications for both China and the company.

On Mountain Money, author Megan Greenwell shares her new book, "Bad Company," a deep dive into the not always positive world of private equity. Then Kevin and Roger speak with Hannah Stoughton at Rendezvous Run for all things running. They finish up the hour learning about beekeeping and a new local business, with host Kevin Kennedy speaking on his company Park West Bees and Honey.

American Enterprise Institute economist Kevin Corinth joins for the second of two interviews offering different perspectives on the effect of the recently passed budget bill on Medicaid. (00:46)Then, Jeff Weiss, author of “Waiting for Britney Spears,” talks about his years in the celebrity media industry tracking figures like Britney Spears and Brad Pitt. (24:02)

NYU Professor Sherry Glied discusses the potential effects of the budget reconciliation bill on Medicaid beneficiaries. Then, Bryn Ramjoue of My 529 talks about the Utah 529 college savings program. And Jake Wolf shares details about the Warehouse Motor Club.

George Selgin, author of “False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery,” analyzes the extent to which New Deal programs helped the country emerge from the Great Depression. Then, Connor Brown of Offset Bier talks about the new location for the local brewery. And, Roger Grindlesperger, CEO of Grind Goods, and Mark Espinosa from WalMart talk about Grind's participation in the WalMart Open Call process.

Michael Huerta, former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, discusses the many challenges currently facing the commercial aviation industry. Then, Mark Brown and Bari Nan Cohen Rothchild preview the upcoming Running of the Balls on Miner’s Day, September 1st.

Jen Silver, owner of Roofing Utah, talks about roofing and a new product available to homeowners. Then, Brendan and Carly Coyle of Dendric Estates discuss the packaging of their first cider product, "Dry Cut." And, Shelby Stames, new owner of StretchLab in Redstone, highlights the products and services they offer.

New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber talks about the fight between "Big Law" and the Trump Administration. Then, Bridget Read, author of “Little Bosses Everywhere,” takes a deep look into the murky business of multi-level marketing.

Author Todd S. Purdum discusses his new book “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television.” It’s a biography of the man that millions of TV viewers knew as Ricky Ricardo and his innovations that changed television forever. Then, Lindsey Leavitt Brown and Alison Russell from Folklore Bookshop in Midway talk about their bookshop and upcoming Swiss Days events. And, find out why the UPS store in Park City changed locations — just a few hundred yards south.

Ted Genoways talks about his new book, “Tequila Wars,” a biography of Jose Cuervo. Then, Kevin Jessop and Matt Bartholomew discuss the recent Mountain West Capital Network deal flow report. And, Galen and Katie Zamarra talk about their new Main Street restaurants, Le Depot Brasserie and Union Patisserie.