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KZMU Public Affairs
by KZMU Public Affairs
KZMU is a grassroots community radio station broadcasting from the heart of Moab, Utah. Our public affairs programming strives to inform, engage, entertain and connect the communities of Southeastern Utah and beyond. Current shows include This Week in Moab, Radio Book Club, Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie, Great Wide Open, Art Talks, and The History Hour.
Episodes
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This Week in Moab - September 21, 2026
In the first episode of a 6 part podcast series, This Week In Moab features a deep dive into the topic of Public Lands with "On Common Ground: An American Inheritance", produced by Sarah Hedden, and hosted by Bill Hedden and John Leshy-former Solicitor of the U.S.Department of the Interior. Also...
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This Week in Moab September 14, 2026
On this episode of This Week in Moab, host Celia Alario talks with the Youth Garden as they celebrate 30 years with a Harvest Festival event, we hear from Kayley Boddy about the festivities. Also, Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Program Director discusses the latest developments in the…
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Radio Book Club August 3, 2026
Hosts Jessie of Grand County Public Library and Olivia from Back of Beyond Books are joined by special guest Meg, an avid reader of memoirs. Join us for a discussion spanning publishing news, recent reads, the pros and cons of pedantic children’s literature and favorite childhood books. Beyond…
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This Week in Moab August 10, 2026
On this episode of This Week in Moab, host Celia Alario speaks to Dawn Kish and Richard Jackson about the Glen Canyon Exposed photo exhibit, in its final weeks at the John Wesley Powell River Museum in Green River, Utah, and about a closing celebration September 3rd, 2026 with author Craig…
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This Week in Moab - July 20, 2026
On this edition of This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks with Lauren Heson, Executive Director of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition. Then, Williams-Dunton revisits a public hearing in Blanding in 2016 where then Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel spoke and listened to...
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Regional Roundup July 20, 2026
On this week's Regional Roundup, we'll hear about some of the fires burning in the region, we'll hear from evacuees from the Aspen Acres fire, we pay a visit to the incident command post for the Gold Mountain Fire in Western Colorado to hear what it takes to support the hundreds of firefighters...
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This Week in Moab July 13, 2026
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we hear breaking news of the White House press event for the signing of the Executive Orders gutting Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, and get response from Scott Braden of SUWA. Additionally, we get updates on the fire from Karl...
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Radio Book Club July 6, 2026
On this episode, Jessie from Grand County Public Library, and Nat and David from Back of Beyond Books are joined by special guest Amelia to discuss this summer’s blockbuster novel and share thoughts on other various books we’ve been reading. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Fierce Country by…
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This Week in Moab 4.20.26
It's all about Water and our world on this edition of This Week in Moab. Host Christy Williams talks to guest John Weisheit about his life as a renowned river keeper, conservationist on behalf of all waters. He is the subject of the world premier of "Where The Hell am I: A Cataract Canyon Story,...
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This Week in Moab 6.15.26
In this episode of This Week In Moab, it's all about the ancestors, dragonflies, a new lecture series in Castle Valley and Moab's monthly Death Cafe. Host Christy Williams speaks with Brooke Williams about his upcoming presentation on the enduring wonder of the Dragonfly, and about reenchantment...
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TWIM 5 18 25 Gary Argyle interview
On this May 18th edition of This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks to Gary Argyle about the Grassroots Shakespeare Company and their Moab performance on May 24th.
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Codds World 5.4.26
This episode of Codd’s World featured an interview with representatives from the Moab Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Jolene Stone and Cora Phillips, Executive Director, joined Codd’s World to discuss several of their May events.
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Codd's World 6.1.26
On this edition of Codd’s World, host Richard Codd interviewed Moab artist Chrissy Noel Kinslow who was recently selected as the 2026 Artist in the Park for the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks and Monuments. Codd also played a prerecorded interview with Forrest Richardson, Principal of...
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This Week in Moab 5.25.26
On this edition of This Week in Moab, Jon Kovash interviews Krista Wilson , who explains the rodeo, Rory Tyler reads his cowboy poem JURASSIC RODEO, and Bradia Holmes, interpreter for the multicultural Center, reads a description in Spanish of the Low Rider exhibit.
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This Week in Moab 6.8.26
On this week in Moab we interview Kayla Atcitty, Seekhaven’s new Indigenous Community Coordinator, about services and programs designed to meet the needs of Indigenous folks in Emery, Grand and San Juan County, UT and then This Week in Moab goes out into the field to the Moab Arts (the MARC) to...
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Radio Book Club 6.1.26
In this episode, your hosts Jessie of Grand County Public Library and David and Julia from Back of Beyond Books chat about what they’ve been reading and what’s been flying off the library and bookstore shelves. · Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke · Theo of Golden by Allen Levi · Daughters of the…
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This Week in Moab - 5.11.26
On this episode we hear from the https://www.utahwildlifefederation.org/aboutUtah Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Director about how to make the most of a low snowpack year in our region. Then a diverse coalition of groups shares their concerns about impacts of the uranium mining industry in…
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This Week in Moab - 4.13.26
On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk with Sophia Fisher and Gavin Belfry of Rim to Rim Restoration (revegetation.org) about their work and forthcoming open house events at their Mayberry Native Plant Propagation Center on UT Hwy 128 coming up April 25th. Then Megan Fesler of Community...
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Codd's World - April 2026
The April edition of Codd’s World focused on the issue of affordable housing availability in Moab and Grand County. Codd invited local experts and elected officials to come on the show and discuss what’s being done in our community to get more housing for lower- and middle-income individuals and...
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Radio Book Club April 2026
In this episode, your hosts Jessie of Grand County Public Library and Olivia and Julia from Back of Beyond Books find themselves discussing books on nomads, ramblers, climbers and dreamers. Plus, some exciting, not-yet-published titles to look forward to. Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin…
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This Week In Moab: Rim to Rim Restoration, Yard Sale Extravaganza, and Civic Sun Training Series
On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk with Sophia Fisher and Gavin Belfry of Rim to Rim Restoration (revegetation.org) about their work and forthcoming open house events at their Mayberry Native Plant Propagation Center on UT Hwy 128 coming up April 25th. Then Megan Fesler of Community...
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Juniper hour - 3.16.26
Join us for the March edition of Juniper Hour as we sit down with Tyson, a new member of our local community who is working with a nonprofit focused on native plants and regional flora. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of documenting local plant species and how community members...
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Codds World 3.2.26
This episode of Codd’s World featured an interview earlier in the day on March 2, 2026 with Moab City Director of Community Development, Mr. Cory Shurtleff. Shurtleff has been the lead planner for the city since 2022. Following the interview with Shurtleff, Codd played “Appalachian Spring” by…
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This Week in Moab: Social Prescribing, Lifestyle Medicine, and P4P
On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with...
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This Week in Moab: Social Prescribing, Lifestyle Medicine, and P4P
On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with...
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History Moab On Air- Butch Cassidy
Host Blaine Reniger talks about legend Butch Cassidy!
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History Moab On Air-Charlie Glass
Host Blaine Reniger talks about Charlie Glass!
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Radio Book Club From Sci-Fi to Hi-Fi
On this installment of Radio Book Club, hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library and Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books discuss what they've been reading, including an epic space opera (sci-fi), self-published historical fiction that's actually good (there's your hi-fi) and some...
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Juniper hour 2.16.26
This month on Juniper Hour, we begin with a pre recorded interview featuring Emmanuel Santa-Martinez, professor at Salt Lake Community College. Emmanuel recently traveled to Moab to present at Science Moab’s Science on Tap, where he shared his knowledge about bees and pollinators in the…
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This Week in Moab SUWA and Steward Moab and Lyla June and Sunflood
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we talk with Jeremy Lynch of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance about volunteer stewardship opportunities coming up, Anna Sprout of the new nonprofit Steward Moab shares news of their Valentine’s Day kick off event, Dr. Lyla June Johnston shares Indigenous...
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Radio Book Club 2-2-26
Summary - In this all Back of Beyond Books edition of Radio Book Club, hosts David Everitt, Olivia Stacey, and Nat Smith perused the latest best-sellers and dug into the books they've been enjoying recently. Coming-of-age novels took center stage, with a variety of books that capture the...
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This Week In Moab: Grand Canyon Trust and MLK Day with Celia and Chirsty
On this episode Celia Alario talks with Mike Popejoy, the Land Conservation Director of Grand Canyon Trust about a new agreement signed in January 2026 between the Utah Governor and the United States Forest Service, which gives the state more control over the management and oversight of USFS…
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Juniper Hour – Storing and sharing history
On this week’s episode of Juniper Hour, we visit with the Director of Collections at the Moab Museum to learn more about an upcoming behind-the-scenes experience — a special tour and workshop exploring the museum’s storage facilities. We talk about the process of collections care, how items are...
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Trash Talk - Waste Navidad
Cozy up with Jessic and Lily as we talk Waste Navidad. We dive into the not-so-merry side of the holidays: waste. From food waste to $11 billion dollars of packaging material, we explore how holiday habits contribute to excess. Along the way, we’ll share some creative, fun and even nutritious…
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Codd's World December 2025
December Codd’s World was a mix of guests, holiday music, and a bit from radio archives in 1947 by the comedy team, Burns and Allen, about shopping for the perfect gift. Guests included: Andy Bathemess from Wabi Sabi and Isobel Lindsay from Grand County 4-H. Ella Fiztgerald’s musical portion was...
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The Artist Speaks-Atariame
The Artist Speaks-Atariame by KZMU Public Affairs
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This Week In Moab
On this episode of This Week in Moab (and Bluff!) we speak with Daniel McNeil and Laura-Lee Green about the Grand Area Mentoring program for Grand County Utah youth (https://grandmentoring.org/) about the program, and upcoming orientations for potential new members. We also learn about the…
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Radio Book Club
Jessie from Grand County Public Library is joined by Nat and Olivia from Back of Beyond Books to share the best of what they've been reading, and discuss Moab's hottest titles in 2025. Books we reviewed: The Orchard by Peter Heller The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman Train Dreams by Denis Johnson The...
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Radio Book Club 12.1.25
Your hosts Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library discuss what they've been reading, and a few of the books that made the biggest impressions this year. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Is a River Alive? By Robert McFarlane The...
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Juniper Hour: November
For the first part of the Juniper Hour, we speak with Jesse from the Grand County Library about upcoming Native American Heritage Month events and the importance of working respectfully with Indigenous communities. Next, we interview Taylor from Seek Haven, who shares details about their…
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This Week in Moab: Youth Climate Suit and Coal in the Mighty Five
On this episode we speak to Andrea Rodgers, Deputy Director of U.S. Strategy for Our Children’s Trust, and Utah Plaintiff Natalie Roberts about their climate lawsuit on behalf of the futures of Utah’s youth; and then we are joined by Steve Bloch, Legal Director of Southern Utah Wilderness…
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This Week In Moab: Soup Bowl Fundraiser and Glen Canyon Events
Conversations this week included Malcom Campbell-Taylor via MVMC sharing about this year’s Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and fundraiser; Alyssa Sherman from Grand County School District’s Student Career and Success Center sharing about their program’s growth and recent changes and Julie Nieman...
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This Week In Moab: Bluff Dark Skies Festival and Food Support for the Community
On this episode of This Week in Moab, we discuss the November 14-15 2025 Bluff Dark Sky Festival (and International Dark Sky Community designation) with Sarah Burak, Education Director of the Bears Ears Partnership and Diana Davidson with the Business Owners of Bluff. Then Malcom Campbell Taylor…
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Codds World October 2025
This episode of Codd’s World features three guests. Dan Lamont, Director of the Moab Celtic Festival: Scots on the Rocks, Dave Wardell, from Kilberry Bagpipes, and Maggie McGuire, Editor/ Publisher of the Moab Sun. This show took place during the Fall Radiothon for KZMU. Dan Lamont was the first...
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Codd's World September 2025
The guests on this show included Toni Sicola and Theresa Herd from the Moab Women’s Festival and Liam O’Hare, a member of the Scottish band “Definitely Oasis.” First up were the organizers of the second Moab Women’s Festival: Decompress Fest 2025. The event took place on September 13-14, 2025.…
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Juniper Hour: Cultural Connections: Honoring Indigenous Voices and Community Celebrations
In this episode, we open with a lively conversation featuring Tia Wood, a talented songwriter and Indigenous musician who shares her cultural insights and heartfelt perspectives on MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives). Together, we reflect on the deeper meaning behind this movement…
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Trash Talk: Stitch Please
Stitch Please! The Scary Truth about Fast Fashion This month on Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily unravel the horrifying secrets behind fast fashion—just in time for Halloween. From polyester costumes that outlive your great-grandkids to the gory truth about water waste and textile pollution, it's a...
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Codd's World: Mayoral Candidate Interviews
Codd's World: Mayoral Candidate Interviews and Moab Folk Festival
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Radio Book Club: The Good, the Great and the Ghastly
Your hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library, Nat Smith and David Everett from Back of Beyond Books take you on a whirlwind tour of what they've been reading: the good, the great and the ghastly. Plus, a chat with special guest author Michael Engelhard. The Good and the Great…
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This Week In Moab: Soup Bowl Fundraiser and Glen Canyon Events
On this episode of This Week in Moab we hear from Annie Watts about the work of Our Village Community Center, the beneficiary of this year’s Soup Bowl Fundraiser, taking place in Moab on Saturday November 8th in Moab at the MARC. Samantha Derbyshire, the lead organizer of Soup Bowl this year…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
KZMU is a grassroots community radio station broadcasting from the heart of Moab, Utah. Our public affairs programming strives to inform, engage, entertain and connect the communities of Southeastern Utah and beyond. Current shows include This Week in Moab, Radio Book Club, Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie, Great Wide Open, Art Talks, and The History Hour.
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