Immigration Reform (16:24)

Joe Cannon is our Washington Insider. Joe served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1983-1985. Was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992. He served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006. Joe currently is the CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation.  Joe and Dr. Townsend discuss Donald Trump's recent comments about immigration and Hillary Clinton's email/Clinton Foundation issues

Mind in the Making (1:02:40)?

Ellen Galinsky is President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute. She helped establish the field of work and family life during the time she was at Bank Street College of Education, where she was on the faculty for 25 years.  Her more than 100 books and reports include the best-selling Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Ellen Galinsky shares skills you can teach your children the skills they need for success. She is author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Lauren Simpson - Women's Equality (1:27:57)

This week marks the 96th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote. One of our producers, Lauren Simpson, spoke with women in the community about the strides women are making.

Helping Children with Anxiety (1:50:48)

Kim Giles, President and founder of Clarity Point Life Coaching. Named one of the top 20 advice gurus in the country by Good Morning America in 2010. Writes a regular column on KSL.com every Monday in the Happy Living Section. Author of the Book Choosing Clarity: A Path to Fearlessness. Kim Giles shares her latest article on Helping Children with Anxiety.

Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance (9:53)

Rana Foroohar is the Assistant managing editor at Time and the magazine’s economics columnist. She is the author of Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business.The presidential race has brought to light the country’s frustration with the current economic state. While wages are up and the slow growth of the economy looks promising, many are still feeling left behind. Rana Foroohar tells us more about our nation’s trend towards financialization and the damage it has caused.

Foster Care Crisis (50:39)

Mike Hamblin is the Director of Recruitment at Utah Foster Care Foundation.  Utah Foster Care is a private non-profit with a contract with the State of Utah to do all of the recruitment and training for state licensed foster families. As of 2014 there were 415,129 children in foster care in the United States with 39% 5 years old or under. 46% of those 400,000 children are living in a Foster Family Home which means they are living with non-relative caregivers. In 2014 only 238,230 children exited foster care. Many problems exist in the Foster Care system including the overuse of group homes, kids aging out of the system without proper support, and Foster Parents need more support to deal with the many challenges they face in caring for these children. Mike Hamblin discusses the many issues in the foster care system and how we can help.

The Use of Singing to Treat Anxiety and Depression (1:29:43)

Dr. Steven Hayes is the foundation professor of behavioral analysis at the University of Nevada Reno. Dr. Hayes has authored 38 books, he is the developer of the Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Have you ever had a strange or wild idea that you had to force out of your mind? For those who suffer from OCD, pushing out intrusive thoughts can be an overwhelming battle. But turning your worries into a catchy tune might be a solution for those who suffer from intrusive thoughts. Dr. Steven Hayes discusses intrusive thoughts a

Hacking of Election Machines (17:38)

Dr. Richard Forno is the Assistant Director, UMBC Center for Cybersecurity, Director, Cybersecurity Graduate Program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. What are the possibilities of our voting system being hacked? And what should we be more concerned with: A domestic attack or an international attack? Dr. Richard Forno explains.

Utah Shakespeare Festival (1:02:47)

Josh Stavros is the Media and Public Relations Manager for the Utah Shakespeare Festival. For the past fifteen years he has worked very closely with the College of Performing and Visual Arts at Southern Utah University and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, including five years as the Associate Education Director. Joshua Stavros discusses the Utah Shakespeare Festival and it’s new venue in Cedar City Utah

Coaches Corner - Expanding Intrests (1:25:26)

Dr. Matt Townsend talks about how he has tried to expand his personal and his families intrests by seeking new experiences.

Fitness Motivation (1:48:50)

Stephanie Hooker is a PhD candidate in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver, in Denver, CO. She is currently completing her clinical residency in Health Psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She recently completed her dissertation examining the relationship between life meaning and purpose and physical activity adoption in previously sedentary adults. Stephanie Hooker shares her findings.

Police Culture & Masculinity (17:44)

Frank Cooper is a Professor of Law of Suffolk University in Boston where he teaches about constitutional law, criminal procedure, criminal law, and race gender and law. With police officers mainly being drawn from comparably privileged sections of society: men and whites, victims of the criminal justice system, people of color are unjustifiably targeted.  Is racial profiling the only contributing factor to police brutality? What role does police culture play? Professor Frank Rudy Cooper explains.

The Pluto Interveiw (53:15)

Dr. Matt Townsend interviews the former planet Pluto on the anniversary of his demotion from planet desigination. Dr. Townsend offers coaching tips to the disgruntled dwarf planet.

How to Deal with a Jerk at Work (1:06:20)

Peter Economy is a best-selling business author, ghostwriter, developmental editor, and publishing consultant with more than 80 books to his credit. He writes columns on leadership and management for Inc.com (The Leadership Guy) and has also served as Associate Editor for Leader to Leader magazine since 2001. They're always the one cracking crude jokes, inappropriately speaking out, or just making those around them feel really uncomfortable. They may even be the type that seem to enjoy bullying others around them. We try ignoring them, staying polite--sometimes even going as far as even trying to befriend them at the cost of our own mental sanity. But just how should we really be dealing with jerks like these? Peter Economy explains.

The Reason Children Misbehave (1:49:45)

Thomas Winterman is a father, husband, therapist, school counselor, author, and public speaker who lives in Panama City, Florida. He has worked in the mental health field for a number of years, mostly serving underprivileged children at a non-profit agency as both a social worker and a clinical counselor. Why do our children misbehave and how did they learn this behavior? Thomas Winterman discusses children and their sometimes wild behavior.

Candidates and Social Media (16:58)

Dr. Jenny Stromer-Galley, a professor at Syracuse University in Upstate New York. .  With an increasing amount of Americans turning to the internet and using social media, our Presidential campaigns are utilizing Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.  Jenny Stromer-Galley explains how social media is affecting the election process.

Why Diets Make Us Fat (1:02:34)

Dr. Sandra Aamodt, a Neuroscientist who wrote a book explaining why dieting - as we know it - is completely wrong. Her book is Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss. Have you ever lost 10 pounds on a diet, only to find that the weight came back once you finished? It could be because our brains and bodies don’t agree with today’s assumptions about diets. Dr. Aamodt explains.

Liana Tan - How to Be Productive (1:24:36)

"Have you ever thought about how much time you waste just sitting and waiting for things to happen? How would your life be different if you chose to seize every moment of every day? Our producer, liana tan, is going to teach us 5 ways you can be productive anytime and anywhere."

Kids and Art (1:45:46)

Julie Nelson (the "Child Whisperer") has a master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. She teaches classes such as Applied Parenting and Marriage and Relationship Skills at Utah Valley University. Julie talks about the importance of art in the home.

Trump Pivot (17:46)

Joe Cannon is our Washington Insider. Joe served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1983-1985. Was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992. He served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006. Joe currently is the CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation.  Joe and Dr. Townsend discuss presidential politcs and the Trump Pivot.

Extrovert Skills for Introverts (1:03:47)

Andre Sólo is an author, philosopher and professional adventurer. Since 2012 he has traveled across the Americas with nothing but a bicycle. He believes that a journey is a powerful way to discover purpose in life, and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. He writes about heroism, spirituality, and exploring the world as an introvert. Andre Sólo explains how working on Extrovert Skills made him a Happier Introvert 

Coaches Corner - Introverded Extroverts (1:30:43)

Dr. Matt Townsend shares his thoughts on how introverts can learn extrovert skills

How to Stop Tantrums (1:52:22)

Dr. Stuart Shanker is a Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University in Toronto and CEO of The MEHRIT Centre . He has just published Self-Reg: How To Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life. When kids misbehave it can be embarassing and exhausting and sometimes the easiest solution is to send them to time out so we don't have to deal with them for a few minutes. But what if your kids' misbehavior is actually stress behavior? Dr. Shanker explains.

Poverty Stoplight (16:37)

Jeff Sheets is currently the Director of the Laycock Center for Creativity and Collaboration here at Brigham Young University. He excels in creating powerful brand touch points through memorable and impactful brand to consumer communication.  With more than 3 billion people, half of the world’s population living in poverty and over 1/3 of them living on less than $1.25 a day, poverty is one of the world’s top social-economical concerns.  The United States is attributed with 47 million people living on or below the poverty line. Though there is no silver bullet to ending poverty, Brigham Young University students along with prominent non-governmental organization , Fundacion Paraguaya , might have found a catalyst for change. 

Liana Tan - How to Become an Olympian (39:56)

The summer Olympics officially end this weekend, but no fear, you haven’t completely missed your chance. The next summer Olympics are just four years away in Tokyo, Japan and if you’re inspired to compete yourself, one of our producers, Liana Tan, is going to teach you how to become an Olympian. She shares with us some workout secrets so you can begin your own Olympic training! 

Building Trust in Your Organization (1:01:53)

Stephen M. R. Covey is a cofounder of CoveyLink and the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center. “Do you trust me?” These words can lead to all sorts of adventures. From Aladdin’s magic carpet ride with Jasmin to big business deals or even turning down a job, these words will likely change your life. How do we build trust? Why does trust matter? Stephen M.R. Covey, author of “The Speed of Trust”, explains why trust is important in all walks of life and how more trust will fix most problems.

Parent Previews - Ben-Hur, Kubo and the Two Strings (1:52:23)

Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review Ben-hur and Kubo and the Two Strings

Olympic Update (16:34)

Coach Ed Eyestone is the BYU Track and Field coach. He is one of only four runners to capture the NCAA "Triple Crown" by becoming the 1985 NCAA Champion in cross-country, 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters. Coach Eyestone also represented the US in the Olympic Marathon at the 1988 Seoul, Korea games and the 1992 Barcelona, Spain games where he finished 13th. He is supporting former BYU runner Jared Ward who is competing in the marathon. Coach Eyestone shares his experience at the 2016 Rio games.

Liana Tan - Olympics (39:03)

The U.S. is still at the top of the charts for the most Olympic medals now. But maybe it’s not all about how GOOD our athletes are, but how MANY there are. There are a lot of countries we are competing against that seem to get lost in the shadows because they only have 1 or 2 athletes competing to represent their entire country. Our producer, Liana Tan, is going to bring some of those lesser-known countries to the light and teach us some of the traditional sports played in the countries that have the least amount of athletes competing in the Olympics this year.

Uninformed Voter (1:02:48)

Dr. Arthur Lupia is the Hal R Varian Collegiate Professor of Political Science at University of Michigan. Studies decision making and learning. His topics of expertise include information processing, persuasion, strategic communication, and civic competence. With a wealth of misinformation and an ever-growing population of citizen disinterested in politics, many experts think less informed citizen should just stay out of politics. However, our guest today, Dr. Arthur Lupia, argues in his book, Uninformed: Why People Seem to Know So Little about Politics and What We Can Do about It, that we can actually increase competence among voters. Dr. Lupia more explains the issues surrounding political education and his solutions to this rising issue.

Reason Most Americans are Broke

Holly Johnson is a financial expert and award-winning personal credit writer. The Federal Reserve says the average

How America’s Coastal Cities Left the Heartland Behind (12:10)

Brian Feldman is a Researcher-Reporter with the Open Markets Program at New America. He previously worked for an education technology company in Cleveland, OH through Venture for America, an entrepreneurship fellowship centered on regional economies.  Many of America’s Midwestern cities are experiencing an economic decline with big employers moving to bigger cities or out of the country. While many believe it to be an issue of deindustrialization and the trends in the free market, it may not be that simple. Brian Feldman says that the problems is actually a result of decisions made by “presidents and lawmakers in both parties, influenced by a handful of economists and legal scholars, quietly altered federal competition policies, antitrust laws, and enforcement measures over a period of 30 years.” So why are many Midwestern cities seeing such heavy economic blows? How have laws affected the growth of the cities? And will they ever return to their former “glory days”?

 What Role do Libraries Play in the Internet Age? (1:00:03)

Donald Barclay is the Deputy University Librarian at the University of California Merced campus. He graduated in 1990 from Cal Berkeley with his Master of Library and Information Science. Libraries. What visuals enter your mind when you hear the word library? Maybe an old curmudgeon shushing you, maybe you remember sitting on the floor as a child while hearing a story, maybe you think of hours searching computers and bookshelves for an academic assignment. But is the library a thing of the past? Donald Barclay's research may surprise you.

Commonwealth and Covenant: Economics, Politics, and Theologies of Relationality (1:44:11)

Dr. Marcia Pally is a Professor at New York University in Multilingual Multicultural Studies and at Fordham University, and is a regular guest professor at Humboldt University’s Theology Faculty. Her research interests are culture, religion, and politics as well as culture and language.  Author of Commo

Clinton, Women, and the Election (17:28)

Dr. Leslie Caughell is a Professor of American politics & Gender and Women's Studies at Virginia Wesleyan College. Shem ajored in Political Science at the University of Illinois. What is the impact of Hillary Clinton's run at the prediency? “I may become the first woman president, but one of you is next,” Hillary Clinton said addressing young girls during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. Hillary’s campaign has continued to emphasize the historic nature of her candidacy, but will this help or hurt her chances? Dr. Caughell with the info.

Great Teams (1:03:52)

Dan Yaeger is an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, an eight-time New York Times Best-selling author, longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, and author of Great Teams: 16 things high performing organizations do differently. The Rio Olympics have already shown us what teams can do, whether it’s the USA’s dominant gymnastics team, the star power of their women’s swimming relays, or the superstar filled basketball team. That raises the question. What makes one team great and others just okay? 

Treat Yourself Well

Dr. Ron Hager is an Associate Professor of Exercise Sciences in the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University. His area of expertise is Chronic Disease Prevention. Dr. Hager discusses how we should stop using the doctors office like it is a repair shop.