http://www.odeo.com/channels/7797-KCPW-s-Newsroom BryanSchott no KCPW's Newsroom Podcast KCPW's Newsroom Podcast KCPW's Newsroom Podcast en-us 40 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:34 -0700 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:34 -0700 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24849188-Does-Dire-Public-Safety-Scenario-Mean-Tax-Increase-Coming This week, members of the Salt Lake County Council received a dire outlook from the county's elected officials, whom they asked to prepare a scenario for cutting as much at 7.5 percent next year from their budgets, which have already seen significant cuts this year. Sheriff Jim Winder said that large a cut would mean closing Oxbow Jail, even though it just re-opened, or getting rid of hundreds of beds at the main county jail, which is already too small. And District Attorney Lohra Miller said layoffs for her department would be inevitable, meaning fewer prosecutions. Does this grim scenario mean the council will have an appetite for raising taxes? To find out, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Democratic Council Chairman Joe Hatch and Councilman Jeff Allen, leader of the council's Republican minority caucus. This week, members of the Salt Lake County Council received a dire outlook from the county's elected officials, whom they asked to prepare a scenario for cutting as much at 7.5 percent next year from their budgets, which have already seen significant cuts this year. Sheriff Jim Winder said that large a cut would mean closing Oxbow Jail, even though it just re-opened, or getting rid of hundreds of beds at the main county jail, which is already too small. And District Attorney Lohra Miller said layoffs for her department would be inevitable, meaning fewer prosecutions. Does this grim scenario mean the council will have an appetite for raising taxes? To find out, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Democratic Council Chairman Joe Hatch and Councilman Jeff Allen, leader of the council's Republican minority caucus. This week, members of the Salt Lake County Council received a dire outlook from the county's elected officials, whom they asked to prepare a scenario for cutting as much at 7.5 percent next year from their budgets, which have already seen significant cuts this year. Sheriff Jim Winder said that large a cut would mean closing Oxbow Jail, even though it just re-opened, or getting rid of hundreds of beds at the main county jail, which is already too small. And District Attorney Lohra Miller said layoffs for her department would be inevitable, meaning fewer prosecutions. Does this grim scenario mean the council will have an appetite for raising taxes? To find out, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Democratic Council Chairman Joe Hatch and Councilman Jeff Allen, leader of the council's Republican minority caucus. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24849188 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:34 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24843892-Hatch-Opposes-Public-Healthcare-Option-Proposes-State-by-State-Refom Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is one of the senior Republicans leading the charge against healthcare reform legislation being urgently pushed through Congress by Congressional Democrats and President Obama. The Affordable Health Choices Act was passed along party lines last week in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, where Hatch voted "no." He says it would kill jobs and push people out of private insurance plans and into a government run healthcare system. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Hatch to learn more about why he opposes the legislation and about what he would propose to fix healthcare. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is one of the senior Republicans leading the charge against healthcare reform legislation being urgently pushed through Congress by Congressional Democrats and President Obama. The Affordable Health Choices Act was passed along party lines last week in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, where Hatch voted "no." He says it would kill jobs and push people out of private insurance plans and into a government run healthcare system. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Hatch to learn more about why he opposes the legislation and about what he would propose to fix healthcare. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is one of the senior Republicans leading the charge against healthcare reform legislation being urgently pushed through Congress by Congressional Democrats and President Obama. The Affordable Health Choices Act was passed along party lines last week in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, where Hatch voted "no." He says it would kill jobs and push people out of private insurance plans and into a government run healthcare system. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Hatch to learn more about why he opposes the legislation and about what he would propose to fix healthcare. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24843892 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:14 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24837896-StayLDS-com-Aims-to-Be-a-Resource-for-Struggling-Mormons A new website aims to help members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling with their faith, with the goal of getting them to stay involved with the church. StayLDS.com, which is not affiliated with the church itself, features essays, podcasts and a forum, with the goal of providing an open environment where no topic is off limits. Brian Johnston is one of the site's administrators. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him why he got involved with StayLDS.com. A new website aims to help members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling with their faith, with the goal of getting them to stay involved with the church. StayLDS.com, which is not affiliated with the church itself, features essays, podcasts and a forum, with the goal of providing an open environment where no topic is off limits. Brian Johnston is one of the site's administrators. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him why he got involved with StayLDS.com. A new website aims to help members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling with their faith, with the goal of getting them to stay involved with the church. StayLDS.com, which is not affiliated with the church itself, features essays, podcasts and a forum, with the goal of providing an open environment where no topic is off limits. Brian Johnston is one of the site's administrators. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him why he got involved with StayLDS.com. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24837896 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:01:10 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24832179-SLC-Mayor-Ralph-Becker-on-Public-Safety-Bond-Streetcar-System Salt Lake City voters going to the polls this November will not only choose who will represent them on the city council, they'll also get to decide whether to raise their own property taxes via a $125 million dollar bond for a new public safety building and emergency operations center. But there's an interesting twist to this bond that could make voters wary of saying "yes" to the idea. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker about why there is no specific location for the buildings mentioned in the bond proposal, even though the city has already decided on a location. Later, they discuss allegations against Police Chief Chris Burbank. Salt Lake City voters going to the polls this November will not only choose who will represent them on the city council, they'll also get to decide whether to raise their own property taxes via a $125 million dollar bond for a new public safety building and emergency operations center. But there's an interesting twist to this bond that could make voters wary of saying "yes" to the idea. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker about why there is no specific location for the buildings mentioned in the bond proposal, even though the city has already decided on a location. Later, they discuss allegations against Police Chief Chris Burbank. Salt Lake City voters going to the polls this November will not only choose who will represent them on the city council, they'll also get to decide whether to raise their own property taxes via a $125 million dollar bond for a new public safety building and emergency operations center. But there's an interesting twist to this bond that could make voters wary of saying "yes" to the idea. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker about why there is no specific location for the buildings mentioned in the bond proposal, even though the city has already decided on a location. Later, they discuss allegations against Police Chief Chris Burbank. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24832179 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:04 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24813069-Councilman-s-Decision-to-Drop-Out-of-Race-Leaves-3rd-District-Wide-Open At the beginning of this week, it looked like hardly anyone was interested in running for the Salt Lake City Council. But a slew of people declared their candidacy toward the end of the 10-day filing period, which is now over, and that's heated up the races significantly. This is especially true in one particular council district, where in just a few days, the number of candidates jumped from one, to seven. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. At the beginning of this week, it looked like hardly anyone was interested in running for the Salt Lake City Council. But a slew of people declared their candidacy toward the end of the 10-day filing period, which is now over, and that's heated up the races significantly. This is especially true in one particular council district, where in just a few days, the number of candidates jumped from one, to seven. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. At the beginning of this week, it looked like hardly anyone was interested in running for the Salt Lake City Council. But a slew of people declared their candidacy toward the end of the 10-day filing period, which is now over, and that's heated up the races significantly. This is especially true in one particular council district, where in just a few days, the number of candidates jumped from one, to seven. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24813069 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:04:17 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24793974-City-Council-Candidate-Describes-Herself-as-Very-Liberal The filing period for candidates running for the Salt Lake City Council closes in two days, and so far, only one candidate is in the race for most districts, including District 3, representing the Avenues and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Lisa Allcott, who describes herself as "very liberal," is a veteran of many other campaigns, but this is her first time running herself. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with her about social issues, planning, and her philosophy on taxes. The filing period for candidates running for the Salt Lake City Council closes in two days, and so far, only one candidate is in the race for most districts, including District 3, representing the Avenues and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Lisa Allcott, who describes herself as "very liberal," is a veteran of many other campaigns, but this is her first time running herself. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with her about social issues, planning, and her philosophy on taxes. The filing period for candidates running for the Salt Lake City Council closes in two days, and so far, only one candidate is in the race for most districts, including District 3, representing the Avenues and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Lisa Allcott, who describes herself as "very liberal," is a veteran of many other campaigns, but this is her first time running herself. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with her about social issues, planning, and her philosophy on taxes. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24793974 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:27:54 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24777018-Brand-New-Theatre-Group-Presents-Whorehouse "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is a musical you're not likely to see very often in Utah. But the four brave founders of a brand new group called the Dark Horse Company Theatre are putting it on as their very first production, premiering tonight at Park City's Egyptian Theatre. Daniel Simons is one of the company's founders, and also directed "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." He spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about what it takes to start your own theatre company. "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is a musical you're not likely to see very often in Utah. But the four brave founders of a brand new group called the Dark Horse Company Theatre are putting it on as their very first production, premiering tonight at Park City's Egyptian Theatre. Daniel Simons is one of the company's founders, and also directed "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." He spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about what it takes to start your own theatre company. "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is a musical you're not likely to see very often in Utah. But the four brave founders of a brand new group called the Dark Horse Company Theatre are putting it on as their very first production, premiering tonight at Park City's Egyptian Theatre. Daniel Simons is one of the company's founders, and also directed "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." He spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about what it takes to start your own theatre company. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24777018 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:45 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24772146-Salt-Lake-City-Women-Walk-Across-Country-for-Homeless-LGBT-Youth Two Salt Lake City women are in the middle of a 3,000-mile walk across the country to bring attention to the plight of homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. It's called the Homeless Youth Pride Walk 2009. Right now, they're in San Francisco, getting ready to host Operation Shine, one of many events they're holding across the country for their cause. For Chloe Noble, her personal experiences growing up were part of what led her to embark on this journey. She spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about why LGBT kids are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. She'll be back in Salt Lake City as part of her journey on July 25th to host an event at the Utah Pride Center. Two Salt Lake City women are in the middle of a 3,000-mile walk across the country to bring attention to the plight of homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. It's called the Homeless Youth Pride Walk 2009. Right now, they're in San Francisco, getting ready to host Operation Shine, one of many events they're holding across the country for their cause. For Chloe Noble, her personal experiences growing up were part of what led her to embark on this journey. She spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about why LGBT kids are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. She'll be back in Salt Lake City as part of her journey on July 25th to host an event at the Utah Pride Center. Two Salt Lake City women are in the middle of a 3,000-mile walk across the country to bring attention to the plight of homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. It's called the Homeless Youth Pride Walk 2009. Right now, they're in San Francisco, getting ready to host Operation Shine, one of many events they're holding across the country for their cause. For Chloe Noble, her personal experiences growing up were part of what led her to embark on this journey. She spoke with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about why LGBT kids are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. She'll be back in Salt Lake City as part of her journey on July 25th to host an event at the Utah Pride Center. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24772146 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:09 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24767416-County-Council-Attorney-Says-Mayor-Accidentally-Vetoed-Entire-Budget The mayor of Salt Lake County and the chairman of the Salt Lake County Council may both be Democrats, but they're hardly on the same page when it comes to a property tax hike, which was vetoed last week. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The mayor of Salt Lake County and the chairman of the Salt Lake County Council may both be Democrats, but they're hardly on the same page when it comes to a property tax hike, which was vetoed last week. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The mayor of Salt Lake County and the chairman of the Salt Lake County Council may both be Democrats, but they're hardly on the same page when it comes to a property tax hike, which was vetoed last week. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24767416 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:56:40 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745693-Lt-Governor-Gary-Herbert-Discusses-Climate-Change-Gay-Rights-and-More Questions have been hanging in the air for Utah progressives since the announcement that Governor Jon Huntsman will leave the state to become Ambassador to China, leaving Lt. Governor Gary Herbert to take over the top post in the executive branch until, at least, a special election in 2010. For example, where does Herbert stand on climate change and the Western Climate Initiative? What about gay rights and alcohol policy? Or immigration? Hoping to find answers to those questions, KCPW's Jeff Robinson sat down with Lt. Governor Herbert in his office this week. Questions have been hanging in the air for Utah progressives since the announcement that Governor Jon Huntsman will leave the state to become Ambassador to China, leaving Lt. Governor Gary Herbert to take over the top post in the executive branch until, at least, a special election in 2010. For example, where does Herbert stand on climate change and the Western Climate Initiative? What about gay rights and alcohol policy? Or immigration? Hoping to find answers to those questions, KCPW's Jeff Robinson sat down with Lt. Governor Herbert in his office this week. Questions have been hanging in the air for Utah progressives since the announcement that Governor Jon Huntsman will leave the state to become Ambassador to China, leaving Lt. Governor Gary Herbert to take over the top post in the executive branch until, at least, a special election in 2010. For example, where does Herbert stand on climate change and the Western Climate Initiative? What about gay rights and alcohol policy? Or immigration? Hoping to find answers to those questions, KCPW's Jeff Robinson sat down with Lt. Governor Herbert in his office this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24745693 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:07 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745694-SL-County-Council-Won-t-Rescind-Tax-Hike-Headed-for-Veto Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has until tomorrow to decide whether to veto a property tax increase that Democrats on the Salt Lake County Council approved two weeks ago. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. If the tax increase stands, County Council Democrats say it will cost the average homeowner less than a dollar a month. If Mayor Corroon vetoes it, it would take six votes on the nine-member council to override his veto. Council Chairman Joe Hatch acknowledges that would be very unlikely. Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has until tomorrow to decide whether to veto a property tax increase that Democrats on the Salt Lake County Council approved two weeks ago. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. If the tax increase stands, County Council Democrats say it will cost the average homeowner less than a dollar a month. If Mayor Corroon vetoes it, it would take six votes on the nine-member council to override his veto. Council Chairman Joe Hatch acknowledges that would be very unlikely. Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has until tomorrow to decide whether to veto a property tax increase that Democrats on the Salt Lake County Council approved two weeks ago. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. If the tax increase stands, County Council Democrats say it will cost the average homeowner less than a dollar a month. If Mayor Corroon vetoes it, it would take six votes on the nine-member council to override his veto. Council Chairman Joe Hatch acknowledges that would be very unlikely. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24745694 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:10 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745695-Sandy-Mayor-Tom-Dolan-Begins-Campaign-for-Fifth-Term Sandy Mayor Tom Dolan kicked off his campaign for a fifth 4-year term in office at the Sandy Amphitheatre Park on Monday night. The longtime Republican mayor has overseen tremendous growth and economic development in the city over the past 16 years, but has also dealt with a few conflicts. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him about those, and why he's hoping for four more years at the helm of Sandy's government. Sandy Mayor Tom Dolan kicked off his campaign for a fifth 4-year term in office at the Sandy Amphitheatre Park on Monday night. The longtime Republican mayor has overseen tremendous growth and economic development in the city over the past 16 years, but has also dealt with a few conflicts. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him about those, and why he's hoping for four more years at the helm of Sandy's government. Sandy Mayor Tom Dolan kicked off his campaign for a fifth 4-year term in office at the Sandy Amphitheatre Park on Monday night. The longtime Republican mayor has overseen tremendous growth and economic development in the city over the past 16 years, but has also dealt with a few conflicts. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked him about those, and why he's hoping for four more years at the helm of Sandy's government. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24745695 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:36:55 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745696-Life-on-State-Project-Brings-Together-Communities-Across-SL-Valley Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front Regional Council are hoping to turn State Street into a thriving corridor for business and housing running from top to bottom through the valley, rather than just a means of getting from here to there. The council is collaborating with cities along the major thoroughfare, from Salt Lake to Draper, to find out exactly what it will take to make that happen. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Wasatch Front Regional Council Executive Director Chuck Chappell and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon to find out what the Life on State project is all about. Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front Regional Council are hoping to turn State Street into a thriving corridor for business and housing running from top to bottom through the valley, rather than just a means of getting from here to there. The council is collaborating with cities along the major thoroughfare, from Salt Lake to Draper, to find out exactly what it will take to make that happen. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Wasatch Front Regional Council Executive Director Chuck Chappell and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon to find out what the Life on State project is all about. Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front Regional Council are hoping to turn State Street into a thriving corridor for business and housing running from top to bottom through the valley, rather than just a means of getting from here to there. The council is collaborating with cities along the major thoroughfare, from Salt Lake to Draper, to find out exactly what it will take to make that happen. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Wasatch Front Regional Council Executive Director Chuck Chappell and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon to find out what the Life on State project is all about. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24745696 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:49 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745698-SLC-Mayor-Ralph-Becker-Shares-Thoughts-on-Tax-Hikes-Lt-Gov-Herbert Although he initially considered vetoing it, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker decided to sign off on a small property tax increase the city council approved for the construction of a new library in Glendale. But, when he did so, he raised several concerns about how that tax increase was approved by the council, especially considering its just one of several tax increases city residents will be seeing this year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with the mayor about what his concerns are.In part two of our conversation, Mayor Becker discusses Lt. Governor Gary Herbert and his positions on alcohol policy and climate change, and recent news about Salt Lake City Councilman Eric Jergensen. Although he initially considered vetoing it, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker decided to sign off on a small property tax increase the city council approved for the construction of a new library in Glendale. But, when he did so, he raised several concerns about how that tax increase was approved by the council, especially considering its just one of several tax increases city residents will be seeing this year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with the mayor about what his concerns are.In part two of our conversation, Mayor Becker discusses Lt. Governor Gary Herbert and his positions on alcohol policy and climate change, and recent news about Salt Lake City Councilman Eric Jergensen. Although he initially considered vetoing it, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker decided to sign off on a small property tax increase the city council approved for the construction of a new library in Glendale. But, when he did so, he raised several concerns about how that tax increase was approved by the council, especially considering its just one of several tax increases city residents will be seeing this year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with the mayor about what his concerns are.In part two of our conversation, Mayor Becker discusses Lt. Governor Gary Herbert and his positions on alcohol policy and climate change, and recent news about Salt Lake City Councilman Eric Jergensen. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24745698 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:03:33 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745699-Sutherland-Institute-Hoping-to-Debunk-Immigration-Myths-in-New-Report The Sutherland Institute has just released a report to debunk the claim that illegal immigrants are a major source of crime in Utah. KCPW's Jeff Robinson has the story. The Sutherland Institute has just released a report to debunk the claim that illegal immigrants are a major source of crime in Utah. KCPW's Jeff Robinson has the story. The Sutherland Institute has just released a report to debunk the claim that illegal immigrants are a major source of crime in Utah. KCPW's Jeff Robinson has the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24745699 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:02:27 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745700-UTA-To-Modify-Conflict-Disclosure-Policy The Utah Transit Authority's Board of Trustees plans to require more disclosure when its members have a conflict of interest with public transit projects. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The Utah Transit Authority's Board of Trustees plans to require more disclosure when its members have a conflict of interest with public transit projects. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The Utah Transit Authority's Board of Trustees plans to require more disclosure when its members have a conflict of interest with public transit projects. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24745700 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:31:20 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745702-Utah-s-Lone-Congressional-Democrat-Unsure-on-Energy-Bill A cap-and-trade bill called the American Clean Energy and Security Act may be voted on in the full U.S. House of Representatives as early as tomorrow, but Utah Congressman Jim Matheson hasn't yet made up his mind. Constituents who are both for and against the legislation have been pressuring him on the bill. He's seen as a key player because of his position as chairman of the Blue Dog Democrats' Energy Task Force, and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. When the bill was in committee last month, Matheson voted against the legislation out of concern that states that depend heavily on coal, like Utah, would be disproportionately affected by higher energy prices. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Matheson whether his position on the bill has changed since then. A cap-and-trade bill called the American Clean Energy and Security Act may be voted on in the full U.S. House of Representatives as early as tomorrow, but Utah Congressman Jim Matheson hasn't yet made up his mind. Constituents who are both for and against the legislation have been pressuring him on the bill. He's seen as a key player because of his position as chairman of the Blue Dog Democrats' Energy Task Force, and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. When the bill was in committee last month, Matheson voted against the legislation out of concern that states that depend heavily on coal, like Utah, would be disproportionately affected by higher energy prices. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Matheson whether his position on the bill has changed since then. A cap-and-trade bill called the American Clean Energy and Security Act may be voted on in the full U.S. House of Representatives as early as tomorrow, but Utah Congressman Jim Matheson hasn't yet made up his mind. Constituents who are both for and against the legislation have been pressuring him on the bill. He's seen as a key player because of his position as chairman of the Blue Dog Democrats' Energy Task Force, and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. When the bill was in committee last month, Matheson voted against the legislation out of concern that states that depend heavily on coal, like Utah, would be disproportionately affected by higher energy prices. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Matheson whether his position on the bill has changed since then. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24745702 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:44 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745703-Mayor-Signs-Leonardo-Bond-Agreement-Renovation-Can-Begin Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker ceremonially signed the Leonardo's bond agreement yesterday, releasing the funding for the fledgling art and science museum that was approved more than five years ago. The move means the Leonardo will soon have a permanent home on Library Square. KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler has the story. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker ceremonially signed the Leonardo's bond agreement yesterday, releasing the funding for the fledgling art and science museum that was approved more than five years ago. The move means the Leonardo will soon have a permanent home on Library Square. KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler has the story. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker ceremonially signed the Leonardo's bond agreement yesterday, releasing the funding for the fledgling art and science museum that was approved more than five years ago. The move means the Leonardo will soon have a permanent home on Library Square. KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler has the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24745703 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:19:24 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745704-Huntsman-in-December-I-Don-t-Think-SB-81-Will-Be-Implemented-As-Is One week from today, a controversial, landmark bill intended to give police officers broader power to crack down on illegal immigration will go into effect in Utah. When Senate Bill 81 was debated by the state legislature in 2008, Governor Jon Huntsman initially had several concerns about the state crafting its own immigration laws, but eventually signed it after it was heavily revised, and its implementation was delayed until July 1st of this year. His thinking was that the federal government would intervene on the issue of immigration before then, but so far, it has not. Governor Huntsman isn't available for interviews on the matter right now because of his nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to China, but we talked with him about the subject in December. We revisit that interview to see if his predictions came true. One week from today, a controversial, landmark bill intended to give police officers broader power to crack down on illegal immigration will go into effect in Utah. When Senate Bill 81 was debated by the state legislature in 2008, Governor Jon Huntsman initially had several concerns about the state crafting its own immigration laws, but eventually signed it after it was heavily revised, and its implementation was delayed until July 1st of this year. His thinking was that the federal government would intervene on the issue of immigration before then, but so far, it has not. Governor Huntsman isn't available for interviews on the matter right now because of his nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to China, but we talked with him about the subject in December. We revisit that interview to see if his predictions came true. One week from today, a controversial, landmark bill intended to give police officers broader power to crack down on illegal immigration will go into effect in Utah. When Senate Bill 81 was debated by the state legislature in 2008, Governor Jon Huntsman initially had several concerns about the state crafting its own immigration laws, but eventually signed it after it was heavily revised, and its implementation was delayed until July 1st of this year. His thinking was that the federal government would intervene on the issue of immigration before then, but so far, it has not. Governor Huntsman isn't available for interviews on the matter right now because of his nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to China, but we talked with him about the subject in December. We revisit that interview to see if his predictions came true. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24745704 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:01:19 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745705-Iranian-American-Expert-Emigrant-Says-Government-Will-Lose-Legitimacy The effects of the violence perpetrated against protestors in Iran isn't being felt just in that country, but here in Utah, where thousands of first and second-generation Iranian-Americans live. Now the question is, will the protests against Iran's Supreme Leader bring about change in the government, or will the government crush the reform movement and continue to run the country as it did before? For some local analysis, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Dr. Bahman Baktiari, the new director of the Middle East Center at the University of Utah, who emigrated from Iran when he was 14 years old. Baktiari believes the movement in Iran is a full-scale uprising. The effects of the violence perpetrated against protestors in Iran isn't being felt just in that country, but here in Utah, where thousands of first and second-generation Iranian-Americans live. Now the question is, will the protests against Iran's Supreme Leader bring about change in the government, or will the government crush the reform movement and continue to run the country as it did before? For some local analysis, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Dr. Bahman Baktiari, the new director of the Middle East Center at the University of Utah, who emigrated from Iran when he was 14 years old. Baktiari believes the movement in Iran is a full-scale uprising. The effects of the violence perpetrated against protestors in Iran isn't being felt just in that country, but here in Utah, where thousands of first and second-generation Iranian-Americans live. Now the question is, will the protests against Iran's Supreme Leader bring about change in the government, or will the government crush the reform movement and continue to run the country as it did before? For some local analysis, KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Dr. Bahman Baktiari, the new director of the Middle East Center at the University of Utah, who emigrated from Iran when he was 14 years old. Baktiari believes the movement in Iran is a full-scale uprising. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24745705 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:54 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24745706-Iranian-Americans-Rally-in-Salt-Lake-City Iranians around the world, including here in Utah, are outraged over what they believe may have been a rigged presidential election that was supposedly won by incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, instead of his challenger, Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Over the weekend, local Iranian-Americans rallied at the Salt Lake City-County building and the Capitol to show support for the people of Iran. Filmmaker Sohrab Mirmontazeri, who emigrated from Iran to the United States when he was five years old, organized the rally. He talked with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about the event on Friday. Iranians around the world, including here in Utah, are outraged over what they believe may have been a rigged presidential election that was supposedly won by incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, instead of his challenger, Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Over the weekend, local Iranian-Americans rallied at the Salt Lake City-County building and the Capitol to show support for the people of Iran. Filmmaker Sohrab Mirmontazeri, who emigrated from Iran to the United States when he was five years old, organized the rally. He talked with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about the event on Friday. Iranians around the world, including here in Utah, are outraged over what they believe may have been a rigged presidential election that was supposedly won by incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, instead of his challenger, Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Over the weekend, local Iranian-Americans rallied at the Salt Lake City-County building and the Capitol to show support for the people of Iran. Filmmaker Sohrab Mirmontazeri, who emigrated from Iran to the United States when he was five years old, organized the rally. He talked with KCPW's Jeff Robinson about the event on Friday. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24745706 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:21:12 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24728861-U-S-Attorney-Defends-Artifact-Charges-Arrests Since last week's arrest of 19 Utahns for allegedly stealing and trafficking stolen Indian artifacts, and the death of one of those people, the federal government has been criticized over how its agents handled the matter. Senators Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett have asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to conduct an investigation, believing that excessive force was used when the alleged criminals were arrested. What crimes did the accused allegedly commit, should the arrests have been handled differently, and is there enough evidence to prove they are guilty? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman, who played a significant role in the case, to get his opinion. Since last week's arrest of 19 Utahns for allegedly stealing and trafficking stolen Indian artifacts, and the death of one of those people, the federal government has been criticized over how its agents handled the matter. Senators Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett have asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to conduct an investigation, believing that excessive force was used when the alleged criminals were arrested. What crimes did the accused allegedly commit, should the arrests have been handled differently, and is there enough evidence to prove they are guilty? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman, who played a significant role in the case, to get his opinion. Since last week's arrest of 19 Utahns for allegedly stealing and trafficking stolen Indian artifacts, and the death of one of those people, the federal government has been criticized over how its agents handled the matter. Senators Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett have asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to conduct an investigation, believing that excessive force was used when the alleged criminals were arrested. What crimes did the accused allegedly commit, should the arrests have been handled differently, and is there enough evidence to prove they are guilty? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman, who played a significant role in the case, to get his opinion. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24728861 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:39:24 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24723965-SL-County-Councilman-Defends-Tax-Hike It looks like Salt Lake City residents are about to get hit with a slew of small property tax increases, with tax hikes coming from the Salt Lake City Council, the Salt Lake City school district, and Salt Lake County. When the county council approved a tax hike on Tuesday, it squeaked through with a 5 to 4 vote, with all Democrats voting "yea," and Republicans, "nay." Is it right to be raising taxes on cash-strapped county residents right now? KCPW's Jeff Robinson posed that question to Democratic Councilman Jim Bradley. It looks like Salt Lake City residents are about to get hit with a slew of small property tax increases, with tax hikes coming from the Salt Lake City Council, the Salt Lake City school district, and Salt Lake County. When the county council approved a tax hike on Tuesday, it squeaked through with a 5 to 4 vote, with all Democrats voting "yea," and Republicans, "nay." Is it right to be raising taxes on cash-strapped county residents right now? KCPW's Jeff Robinson posed that question to Democratic Councilman Jim Bradley. It looks like Salt Lake City residents are about to get hit with a slew of small property tax increases, with tax hikes coming from the Salt Lake City Council, the Salt Lake City school district, and Salt Lake County. When the county council approved a tax hike on Tuesday, it squeaked through with a 5 to 4 vote, with all Democrats voting "yea," and Republicans, "nay." Is it right to be raising taxes on cash-strapped county residents right now? KCPW's Jeff Robinson posed that question to Democratic Councilman Jim Bradley. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24723965 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:45 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24721003-DWR-Plans-To-Breed-Tiger-Muskies-In-Utah Anglers in Utah could soon have the chance to catch some very large fish if a plan devised by the Division of Wildlife Resources to grow tiger muskies comes together. KCPW's Eric Ray has the story: Anglers in Utah could soon have the chance to catch some very large fish if a plan devised by the Division of Wildlife Resources to grow tiger muskies comes together. KCPW's Eric Ray has the story: Anglers in Utah could soon have the chance to catch some very large fish if a plan devised by the Division of Wildlife Resources to grow tiger muskies comes together. KCPW's Eric Ray has the story: tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24721003 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:42:04 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24718600-Salt-Lake-County-Needs-a-Bigger-Boat-Will-It-Raise-Property-Taxes Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24718600 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:06:40 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24719528-Salt-Lake-County-Needs-a-Bigger-Boat-Votes-to-Raise-Property-Taxes Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. Later, the county council approved a tax hike 5-4 along party lines with the support of Democrats. But Mayor Corroon, who told KCPW he does not want to raise taxes, can reject it. Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. Later, the county council approved a tax hike 5-4 along party lines with the support of Democrats. But Mayor Corroon, who told KCPW he does not want to raise taxes, can reject it. Will Salt Lake County raise your property taxes in order to avoid being $18 million dollars in the red by the end of next year? KCPW's Jeff Robinson attended a county council meeting on Tuesday to find out. Later, the county council approved a tax hike 5-4 along party lines with the support of Democrats. But Mayor Corroon, who told KCPW he does not want to raise taxes, can reject it. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24719528 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:06:40 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24713169-Legislature-s-Ethics-Interim-Committee-Meets-Tomorrow The legislature's new Ethics Interim Committee will have its second meeting tomorrow on Capitol Hill. The 16-member group, which is the only committee in the legislature that has an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, was told by the legislature's general counsel last month that having an independent ethics commission judge ethics complaints would be unconstitutional. Does that close the door on having any kind of ethics commission at all? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck, who is the ethics interim committee's Democratic co-chair in the House. The legislature's new Ethics Interim Committee will have its second meeting tomorrow on Capitol Hill. The 16-member group, which is the only committee in the legislature that has an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, was told by the legislature's general counsel last month that having an independent ethics commission judge ethics complaints would be unconstitutional. Does that close the door on having any kind of ethics commission at all? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck, who is the ethics interim committee's Democratic co-chair in the House. The legislature's new Ethics Interim Committee will have its second meeting tomorrow on Capitol Hill. The 16-member group, which is the only committee in the legislature that has an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, was told by the legislature's general counsel last month that having an independent ethics commission judge ethics complaints would be unconstitutional. Does that close the door on having any kind of ethics commission at all? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck, who is the ethics interim committee's Democratic co-chair in the House. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24713169 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:02:58 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24710862-KCPW-Claims-Eight-SPJ-Awards The Society of Professional Journalists announced its annual awards on Friday, June 12. KCPW claimed a total of eight SPJ awards, including first and second place in the Public Affairs Talk Show category, and first place in the Best Use of Sound category.Click here to view a full list of KCPW's 2009 SPJ awards and listen to the award winning stories. The Society of Professional Journalists announced its annual awards on Friday, June 12. KCPW claimed a total of eight SPJ awards, including first and second place in the Public Affairs Talk Show category, and first place in the Best Use of Sound category.Click here to view a full list of KCPW's 2009 SPJ awards and listen to the award winning stories. The Society of Professional Journalists announced its annual awards on Friday, June 12. KCPW claimed a total of eight SPJ awards, including first and second place in the Public Affairs Talk Show category, and first place in the Best Use of Sound category.Click here to view a full list of KCPW's 2009 SPJ awards and listen to the award winning stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24710862 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:44:10 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24696976-Advocate-Says-Blind-Students-Systematically-Denied-Braille-Materials The National Federation of the Blind filed a complaint this week against the Utah State Office of Education this week. It alleges that blind students within the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind system are not only systemically denied access to Braille materials and instruction they're entitled to under state and federal law, but given test materials with repeated mistakes. Ron Gardner is President of the federation's Utah chapter, a member of USDB's advisory council, and a frequent advocate for blind students up at the state legislature. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that the problem starts at the very beginning when the student's learning abilities are evaluated. Listen to a report on USDB from late last year by KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler. The National Federation of the Blind filed a complaint this week against the Utah State Office of Education this week. It alleges that blind students within the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind system are not only systemically denied access to Braille materials and instruction they're entitled to under state and federal law, but given test materials with repeated mistakes. Ron Gardner is President of the federation's Utah chapter, a member of USDB's advisory council, and a frequent advocate for blind students up at the state legislature. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that the problem starts at the very beginning when the student's learning abilities are evaluated. Listen to a report on USDB from late last year by KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler. The National Federation of the Blind filed a complaint this week against the Utah State Office of Education this week. It alleges that blind students within the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind system are not only systemically denied access to Braille materials and instruction they're entitled to under state and federal law, but given test materials with repeated mistakes. Ron Gardner is President of the federation's Utah chapter, a member of USDB's advisory council, and a frequent advocate for blind students up at the state legislature. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that the problem starts at the very beginning when the student's learning abilities are evaluated. Listen to a report on USDB from late last year by KCPW's Elizabeth Ziegler. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24696976 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:15:51 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24695150-New-Report-on-Controversial-Leases-Released U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar made good on his promise yesterday to conduct and release a review of 77 controversial oil and gas leases in Utah that were pulled from an auction that took place last December. The report, conducted by a team lead by Deputy Secretary David Hayes, says it turns out that some of those 77 leases may be offered up for sale again, but there were definitely places where the Bureau of Land Management went wrong during the process. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Interior Department Deputy Communications Director Matt Lee-Ashley about the report's findings and recommendations. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar made good on his promise yesterday to conduct and release a review of 77 controversial oil and gas leases in Utah that were pulled from an auction that took place last December. The report, conducted by a team lead by Deputy Secretary David Hayes, says it turns out that some of those 77 leases may be offered up for sale again, but there were definitely places where the Bureau of Land Management went wrong during the process. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Interior Department Deputy Communications Director Matt Lee-Ashley about the report's findings and recommendations. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar made good on his promise yesterday to conduct and release a review of 77 controversial oil and gas leases in Utah that were pulled from an auction that took place last December. The report, conducted by a team lead by Deputy Secretary David Hayes, says it turns out that some of those 77 leases may be offered up for sale again, but there were definitely places where the Bureau of Land Management went wrong during the process. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Interior Department Deputy Communications Director Matt Lee-Ashley about the report's findings and recommendations. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24695150 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:39:58 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24688680-SL-Chamber-Leader-Discusses-Japanese-Business-Tourism-Opportunities A delegation of Utah business and government leaders returned from Japan earlier this week, after taking Delta's inaugural direct flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo last Wednesday. Among them was Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lane Beattie, who says the new, daily flight means great things for the state of Utah. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that Japanese visitors to the state already spend far more than tourists from many other regions. A delegation of Utah business and government leaders returned from Japan earlier this week, after taking Delta's inaugural direct flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo last Wednesday. Among them was Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lane Beattie, who says the new, daily flight means great things for the state of Utah. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that Japanese visitors to the state already spend far more than tourists from many other regions. A delegation of Utah business and government leaders returned from Japan earlier this week, after taking Delta's inaugural direct flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo last Wednesday. Among them was Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lane Beattie, who says the new, daily flight means great things for the state of Utah. He told KCPW's Jeff Robinson that Japanese visitors to the state already spend far more than tourists from many other regions. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24688680 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:03:55 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24681509-Documentarian-Follows-Fashion-Legend-for-Two-Years The SLC Film Center's 6th annual Damn These Heels LGBT Film Festival starts tonight at 7 and runs through Sunday at the historic Tower Theatre at 9th and 9th. Kicking things off is Valentino: The Last Emperor, a new documentary about legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who recently retired. Director Matt Tyrnauer and his crew followed Valentino and his inner circle for two years to craft an intimate portrayal of his final years in the business. Tyrnauer will be at the festival tonight to present the film. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him about Valentino: The Last Emperor and what it was like making it. Learn more about the film festival online at SLCFilmCenter.org. And listen to a conversation with festival founder Kathryn Toll about some of the other films below. The SLC Film Center's 6th annual Damn These Heels LGBT Film Festival starts tonight at 7 and runs through Sunday at the historic Tower Theatre at 9th and 9th. Kicking things off is Valentino: The Last Emperor, a new documentary about legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who recently retired. Director Matt Tyrnauer and his crew followed Valentino and his inner circle for two years to craft an intimate portrayal of his final years in the business. Tyrnauer will be at the festival tonight to present the film. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him about Valentino: The Last Emperor and what it was like making it. Learn more about the film festival online at SLCFilmCenter.org. And listen to a conversation with festival founder Kathryn Toll about some of the other films below. The SLC Film Center's 6th annual Damn These Heels LGBT Film Festival starts tonight at 7 and runs through Sunday at the historic Tower Theatre at 9th and 9th. Kicking things off is Valentino: The Last Emperor, a new documentary about legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who recently retired. Director Matt Tyrnauer and his crew followed Valentino and his inner circle for two years to craft an intimate portrayal of his final years in the business. Tyrnauer will be at the festival tonight to present the film. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him about Valentino: The Last Emperor and what it was like making it. Learn more about the film festival online at SLCFilmCenter.org. And listen to a conversation with festival founder Kathryn Toll about some of the other films below. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24681509 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:10 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24675037-Congressman-Chaffetz-Proposes-Ground-Rules-for-Spending-Requests Freshman Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz campaigned on a platform of reforming congressional earmarks during the 2008 election cycle, and asked for no earmarks during this year's federal budgeting process. Now, he's come up with a list of guidelines for anyone in the 3rd Congressional District who's hoping to get his help in securing federal money. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Chaffetz about the rules he's proposing. Read Chaffetz's proposal online. Freshman Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz campaigned on a platform of reforming congressional earmarks during the 2008 election cycle, and asked for no earmarks during this year's federal budgeting process. Now, he's come up with a list of guidelines for anyone in the 3rd Congressional District who's hoping to get his help in securing federal money. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Chaffetz about the rules he's proposing. Read Chaffetz's proposal online. Freshman Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz campaigned on a platform of reforming congressional earmarks during the 2008 election cycle, and asked for no earmarks during this year's federal budgeting process. Now, he's come up with a list of guidelines for anyone in the 3rd Congressional District who's hoping to get his help in securing federal money. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Chaffetz about the rules he's proposing. Read Chaffetz's proposal online. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24675037 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:46:53 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24669013-UTA-Board-Member-Against-Fare-Hike-Proposal There's been an outpouring of criticism against the Utah Transit Authority's proposal to raise fares for disabled riders who use its special paratransit vans from $2.50 to $4 dollars. The agency has put forth the idea as a means of making up for millions of dollars in dwindling sales tax revenues. Riders and advocates have flocked to public workshops and UTA board meetings to send the agency a clear message: don't hurt the riders who need your services the most. But in the end, it's UTA's 19-member board of trustees that gets to vote on the proposed fare increase. Charles Henderson, a community activist from Kearns, was appointed to the board by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him to get his thoughts on the fare hike proposal. There's been an outpouring of criticism against the Utah Transit Authority's proposal to raise fares for disabled riders who use its special paratransit vans from $2.50 to $4 dollars. The agency has put forth the idea as a means of making up for millions of dollars in dwindling sales tax revenues. Riders and advocates have flocked to public workshops and UTA board meetings to send the agency a clear message: don't hurt the riders who need your services the most. But in the end, it's UTA's 19-member board of trustees that gets to vote on the proposed fare increase. Charles Henderson, a community activist from Kearns, was appointed to the board by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him to get his thoughts on the fare hike proposal. There's been an outpouring of criticism against the Utah Transit Authority's proposal to raise fares for disabled riders who use its special paratransit vans from $2.50 to $4 dollars. The agency has put forth the idea as a means of making up for millions of dollars in dwindling sales tax revenues. Riders and advocates have flocked to public workshops and UTA board meetings to send the agency a clear message: don't hurt the riders who need your services the most. But in the end, it's UTA's 19-member board of trustees that gets to vote on the proposed fare increase. Charles Henderson, a community activist from Kearns, was appointed to the board by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with him to get his thoughts on the fare hike proposal. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24669013 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:02:56 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24659177-Politics-Up-Close-State-Democratic-Party-Chairman-Wayne-Holland Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland is running to keep his job as party chairman. We spoke with Holland's opponent Jeff Bell two weeks ago, who criticized his leadership. Holland responds and makes his case for a third term as chairman. Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland is running to keep his job as party chairman. We spoke with Holland's opponent Jeff Bell two weeks ago, who criticized his leadership. Holland responds and makes his case for a third term as chairman. Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland is running to keep his job as party chairman. We spoke with Holland's opponent Jeff Bell two weeks ago, who criticized his leadership. Holland responds and makes his case for a third term as chairman. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659177 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:17:09 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24659178-Politics-Up-Close-Salt-Lake-County-Mayor-Peter-Corroon With Governor Jon Huntsman set to depart for China within a few months, the governor's seat will be open for a special election in November of 2010. Does Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon have any interest in running? Is he disappointed to see a progressive Republican leader leaving the state? We talk with him. With Governor Jon Huntsman set to depart for China within a few months, the governor's seat will be open for a special election in November of 2010. Does Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon have any interest in running? Is he disappointed to see a progressive Republican leader leaving the state? We talk with him. With Governor Jon Huntsman set to depart for China within a few months, the governor's seat will be open for a special election in November of 2010. Does Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon have any interest in running? Is he disappointed to see a progressive Republican leader leaving the state? We talk with him. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659178 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:15:27 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24654017-Utah-Pride-Festival-Begins-Tomorrow-in-SLC The three-day annual Utah Pride Festival celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans begins tomorrow night in Salt Lake City. This year, Governor Jon Huntsman is among the people who will be honored at the event, which has grown extensively since it began in 1983. Organizers estimate it was attended by more than 20,000 people last year at Washington Square. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Michael Westley, media and special events coordinator for the Utah Pride Center, about what's in store for this weekend. The three-day annual Utah Pride Festival celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans begins tomorrow night in Salt Lake City. This year, Governor Jon Huntsman is among the people who will be honored at the event, which has grown extensively since it began in 1983. Organizers estimate it was attended by more than 20,000 people last year at Washington Square. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Michael Westley, media and special events coordinator for the Utah Pride Center, about what's in store for this weekend. The three-day annual Utah Pride Festival celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans begins tomorrow night in Salt Lake City. This year, Governor Jon Huntsman is among the people who will be honored at the event, which has grown extensively since it began in 1983. Organizers estimate it was attended by more than 20,000 people last year at Washington Square. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Michael Westley, media and special events coordinator for the Utah Pride Center, about what's in store for this weekend. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24654017 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:50:06 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24648129-First-Direct-Flight-from-Tokyo-to-SLC-Lands-SLC-to-Tokyo-Flight-Departs After a 10-hour journey, the first direct flight from Tokyo to Salt Lake City touched down slightly early this morning, just hours before the first flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo took off. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The flights will run every day of the week but Sunday and Tuesday. If you were to board tomorrow's flight and return on Monday, the ticket would cost you about $2,300. After a 10-hour journey, the first direct flight from Tokyo to Salt Lake City touched down slightly early this morning, just hours before the first flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo took off. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The flights will run every day of the week but Sunday and Tuesday. If you were to board tomorrow's flight and return on Monday, the ticket would cost you about $2,300. After a 10-hour journey, the first direct flight from Tokyo to Salt Lake City touched down slightly early this morning, just hours before the first flight from Salt Lake City to Tokyo took off. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The flights will run every day of the week but Sunday and Tuesday. If you were to board tomorrow's flight and return on Monday, the ticket would cost you about $2,300. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24648129 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:59:28 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24648130-Library-Square-Is-No-Longer-A-Possible-Home-For-Public-Safety-Complex Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker's proposal to build a new public safety complex immediately next to the Downtown City Library drew controversy from the start. So much so that Becker reversed course today. KCPW's Eric Ray Reports: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker's proposal to build a new public safety complex immediately next to the Downtown City Library drew controversy from the start. So much so that Becker reversed course today. KCPW's Eric Ray Reports: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker's proposal to build a new public safety complex immediately next to the Downtown City Library drew controversy from the start. So much so that Becker reversed course today. KCPW's Eric Ray Reports: tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24648130 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:10:01 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24646094-Mick-Fleetwood-Musician-and-Winemaker Mention the name Mick Fleetwood to most and they'll recognize him as the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. But Fleetwood is making other headlines both on stage and off. He's just released an album of blues songs with the aptly titled Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, and he is entrenched in the business of selling his own line of fine wines. Fleetwood is in Salt Lake City for a Fleetwood Mac concert tonight at Energy Solutions Arena. He sat down with KCPW's Eric Ray to chat about how he went from rock star to winemaker. Mention the name Mick Fleetwood to most and they'll recognize him as the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. But Fleetwood is making other headlines both on stage and off. He's just released an album of blues songs with the aptly titled Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, and he is entrenched in the business of selling his own line of fine wines. Fleetwood is in Salt Lake City for a Fleetwood Mac concert tonight at Energy Solutions Arena. He sat down with KCPW's Eric Ray to chat about how he went from rock star to winemaker. Mention the name Mick Fleetwood to most and they'll recognize him as the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. But Fleetwood is making other headlines both on stage and off. He's just released an album of blues songs with the aptly titled Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, and he is entrenched in the business of selling his own line of fine wines. Fleetwood is in Salt Lake City for a Fleetwood Mac concert tonight at Energy Solutions Arena. He sat down with KCPW's Eric Ray to chat about how he went from rock star to winemaker. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24646094 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:31:36 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24638810-Deli-Owner-Announces-Democratic-Run-for-U-S-Senate A Democrat has now officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate Seat that will be up for election in Utah next year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports.Granato may face a challenger from within his own Democratic party: Congressman Jim Matheson has said he's keeping his political options open and considering the Senate race. So far, Granato's official Republican opponents are incumbent Senator Bob Bennett and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. The last Democrat to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate was Frank Moss, who lost to Republican Orrin Hatch in 1976 after three terms in office. A Democrat has now officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate Seat that will be up for election in Utah next year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports.Granato may face a challenger from within his own Democratic party: Congressman Jim Matheson has said he's keeping his political options open and considering the Senate race. So far, Granato's official Republican opponents are incumbent Senator Bob Bennett and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. The last Democrat to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate was Frank Moss, who lost to Republican Orrin Hatch in 1976 after three terms in office. A Democrat has now officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate Seat that will be up for election in Utah next year. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports.Granato may face a challenger from within his own Democratic party: Congressman Jim Matheson has said he's keeping his political options open and considering the Senate race. So far, Granato's official Republican opponents are incumbent Senator Bob Bennett and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. The last Democrat to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate was Frank Moss, who lost to Republican Orrin Hatch in 1976 after three terms in office. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24638810 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:14:49 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24627074-Politics-Up-Close-U-of-U-Law-Professor-Israel-Expert-Amos-Guiora President Barack Obama is demanding a halt to Jewish Settlements in the West Bank, but Israeli politicians say, not so fast. What is the future of U.S. Israeli relations under President Obama, and is there room for peace in the next four years? We talk with University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora. President Barack Obama is demanding a halt to Jewish Settlements in the West Bank, but Israeli politicians say, not so fast. What is the future of U.S. Israeli relations under President Obama, and is there room for peace in the next four years? We talk with University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora. President Barack Obama is demanding a halt to Jewish Settlements in the West Bank, but Israeli politicians say, not so fast. What is the future of U.S. Israeli relations under President Obama, and is there room for peace in the next four years? We talk with University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24627074 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:56:04 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24627075-Politics-Up-Close-Mayor-Ralph-Becker-on-Public-Safety-Complex-Proposal Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker makes his monthly visit to our studios. The chorus of voices who are criticizing his plan to build a new police headquarters near to the Main City Library is growing. Has this caused him to re-consider, or is it stay the course? We find out. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker makes his monthly visit to our studios. The chorus of voices who are criticizing his plan to build a new police headquarters near to the Main City Library is growing. Has this caused him to re-consider, or is it stay the course? We find out. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker makes his monthly visit to our studios. The chorus of voices who are criticizing his plan to build a new police headquarters near to the Main City Library is growing. Has this caused him to re-consider, or is it stay the course? We find out. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24627075 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:53:07 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24616932-Is-Proposed-County-Labor-Ordinance-Necessary-if-Employees-Are-Already-Treated-Well The chairman of the Salt Lake County Council hopes to pass an ordinance that would strengthen county employees' ability to negotiate for wages and benefits. But some are wondering, if employees already enjoy a good relationship with the mayor's office and are treated well, why is the ordinance necessary? KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. Listen to a conversation with county council chairman Joe Hatch about his proposal from Politics Up Close. The chairman of the Salt Lake County Council hopes to pass an ordinance that would strengthen county employees' ability to negotiate for wages and benefits. But some are wondering, if employees already enjoy a good relationship with the mayor's office and are treated well, why is the ordinance necessary? KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. Listen to a conversation with county council chairman Joe Hatch about his proposal from Politics Up Close. The chairman of the Salt Lake County Council hopes to pass an ordinance that would strengthen county employees' ability to negotiate for wages and benefits. But some are wondering, if employees already enjoy a good relationship with the mayor's office and are treated well, why is the ordinance necessary? KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. Listen to a conversation with county council chairman Joe Hatch about his proposal from Politics Up Close. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24616932 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:34:45 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24599085-Politics-Up-Close-Mayor-and-Former-Mayor-on-Library-Proposal We have a conversation with Mayor Ralph Becker about his proposal to put a new police headquarters right next to the downtown library, and then a conversation with former Mayor Rocky Anderson about why this idea is all wrong. We have a conversation with Mayor Ralph Becker about his proposal to put a new police headquarters right next to the downtown library, and then a conversation with former Mayor Rocky Anderson about why this idea is all wrong. We have a conversation with Mayor Ralph Becker about his proposal to put a new police headquarters right next to the downtown library, and then a conversation with former Mayor Rocky Anderson about why this idea is all wrong. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24599085 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:36 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24599086-Politics-Up-Close-SL-County-Council-Chairman-Joe-Hatch We're joined by Salt Lake County Council Chairman Joe Hatch. He's pushing a proposal that would let the county's employees choose whether they want to be represented by a union, then require the county to negotiate with those unions. We're joined by Salt Lake County Council Chairman Joe Hatch. He's pushing a proposal that would let the county's employees choose whether they want to be represented by a union, then require the county to negotiate with those unions. We're joined by Salt Lake County Council Chairman Joe Hatch. He's pushing a proposal that would let the county's employees choose whether they want to be represented by a union, then require the county to negotiate with those unions. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24599086 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:36 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24599087-Politics-Up-Close-Democratic-Party-Chair-Candidate-Jeff-Bell Jeff Bell is challenging incumbent Wayne Holland to be chairman of the Utah Democratic Party. Jeff Bell is challenging incumbent Wayne Holland to be chairman of the Utah Democratic Party. Jeff Bell is challenging incumbent Wayne Holland to be chairman of the Utah Democratic Party. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24599087 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:36 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24584987-Mayor-Becker-Defends-Library-Proposal-Welcomes-Criticism Since unveiling his proposal to build a new police headquarters right next to the Salt Lake City Main Library nearly two weeks ago, Mayor Ralph Becker's taken plenty of criticism in the press for the idea. But Becker says he welcomes that criticism, along with any other input city residents have about the controversial proposal, which would ultimately have to be approved by voters in a bond election this November. The two ideas are to put a public safety building and an emergency operations center either to west of 300 East, closer to the library, or on the east side of the road, displacing businesses. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Mayor Becker to address some of the points his critics have made, starting with the idea that putting a police building next to the library would create a chilling atmosphere on Library Square. Mayor Becker and the city council have scheduled three meetings for residents to give their input on the proposal. The first will be a workshop in the downtown librar... Since unveiling his proposal to build a new police headquarters right next to the Salt Lake City Main Library nearly two weeks ago, Mayor Ralph Becker's taken plenty of criticism in the press for the idea. But Becker says he welcomes that criticism, along with any other input city residents have about the controversial proposal, which would ultimately have to be approved by voters in a bond election this November. The two ideas are to put a public safety building and an emergency operations center either to west of 300 East, closer to the library, or on the east side of the road, displacing businesses. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Mayor Becker to address some of the points his critics have made, starting with the idea that putting a police building next to the library would create a chilling atmosphere on Library Square. Mayor Becker and the city council have scheduled three meetings for residents to give their input on the proposal. The first will be a workshop in the downtown library auditorium on Saturday, May 30th, beginning at 9 a.m. Since unveiling his proposal to build a new police headquarters right next to the Salt Lake City Main Library nearly two weeks ago, Mayor Ralph Becker's taken plenty of criticism in the press for the idea. But Becker says he welcomes that criticism, along with any other input city residents have about the controversial proposal, which would ultimately have to be approved by voters in a bond election this November. The two ideas are to put a public safety building and an emergency operations center either to west of 300 East, closer to the library, or on the east side of the road, displacing businesses. KCPW's Jeff Robinson asked Mayor Becker to address some of the points his critics have made, starting with the idea that putting a police building next to the library would create a chilling atmosphere on Library Square. Mayor Becker and the city council have scheduled three meetings for residents to give their input on the proposal. The first will be a workshop in the downtown library auditorium on Saturday, May 30th, beginning at 9 a.m. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24584987 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:03 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24582323-Who-Will-Run-in-2010-Special-Election With Governor Jon Huntsman departing to become Ambassador to China, pending his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, the field is now wide open to contenders who want his job in the November 2010 special election. Lt. Governor Gary Herbert, who will serve as governor until then, has already declared that he plans to run, but who else can we expect to emerge in the coming weeks? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Tim Chambless, a political science professor at the University of Utah, for some predictions. With Governor Jon Huntsman departing to become Ambassador to China, pending his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, the field is now wide open to contenders who want his job in the November 2010 special election. Lt. Governor Gary Herbert, who will serve as governor until then, has already declared that he plans to run, but who else can we expect to emerge in the coming weeks? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Tim Chambless, a political science professor at the University of Utah, for some predictions. With Governor Jon Huntsman departing to become Ambassador to China, pending his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, the field is now wide open to contenders who want his job in the November 2010 special election. Lt. Governor Gary Herbert, who will serve as governor until then, has already declared that he plans to run, but who else can we expect to emerge in the coming weeks? KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with Tim Chambless, a political science professor at the University of Utah, for some predictions. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24582323 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:37:23 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24582324-Governor-s-Race-May-Include-Salt-Lake-County-Leaders The 2010 special election for governor next November may include leaders from Salt Lake County on both sides of the political aisle. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The 2010 special election for governor next November may include leaders from Salt Lake County on both sides of the political aisle. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. The 2010 special election for governor next November may include leaders from Salt Lake County on both sides of the political aisle. KCPW's Jeff Robinson reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24582324 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:27:14 -0700 no KCPW's Newsroom