Lynn Ware Peek
Producer/ Co-HostLynn Ware Peek is a longtime voice of Park City, known for her insightful storytelling, science journalism, and community engagement. She joined KPCW in 2008, launching the beloved series Tales from the Wasatch Back, and later served as the station’s Park City beat reporter. Today, she co-hosts and produces two of KPCW’s flagship public affairs shows: The Mountain Life, focused on health and lifestyle, and Cool Science Radio, which brings cutting-edge science and technology to a broad audience.
Beyond broadcasting, Lynn held two distinct roles at Park City Municipal from 2016 to 2022, as a community engagement liaison and as a councilor on the Park City Council from 2018 to 2020. A passionate outdoorswoman, she and her husband Bob have made Park City home for decades, embracing the mountain lifestyle while working to strengthen community ties in the place they met and raised their two sons.
Whether on the airwaves or in civic life, Lynn is committed to making science accessible, storytelling personal, and community feel like home.
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Geneticist Dr. Turi King tells how DNA helped identify the remains of King Richard III after 500 years and shares other fascinating stories in her new book, “The Secrets of Our DNA.”Then, Utah State Paleontologist Dr. Jim Kirkland and Assistant State Paleontologist Don DeBlieux discuss a newly opened dinosaur excavation site near Moab that could help scientists understand the transition from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous. -
Utah State Paleontologist Dr. Jim Kirkland and Assistant State Paleontologist Don DeBlieux discuss a newly opened dinosaur excavation site near Moab that could help scientists understand the transition from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous. The site may also contain a new species of armored dinosaur. -
Geneticist Dr. Turi King tells how DNA helped identify the remains of King Richard III after 500 years and shares other fascinating stories in her new book, “The Secrets of Our DNA.” -
Park City artist and designer Eric Warner of Mountain Aesthete shares his secrets for creating holiday décor that’s festive, stylish and welcoming, from what’s trendy and timeless to what’s tacky and best left in the attic.Then, Archer and Tyler Anderson, co-founders of Urban Sailor Coffee, share tips on all the elements that can take your coffee ritual to the next level. -
Archer and Tyler Anderson, co-founders of Urban Sailor Coffee, know the ins and outs of what makes for a delicious satisfying cup, versus a bitter exercise in disappointment. They shares tips on all the elements that can take your coffee ritual to the next level. -
The holidays are upon us, and we have questions about how to make our environments festive. Could that funky vintage flocked garland actually be…dangerous? How do you make your home feel warm and welcoming without it looking like acraft store exploded? Artist and designer Eric Warner of Mountain Aesthete tells how to make this year's holiday decor extra special. -
Dr. Aarron Atkinson-Toal explores the psychology and neuroscience behind consumer behavior, revealing how marketing, emotions, personality and social influence shape our spending habits. He discusses his book "Influenced: The Science of Why We Buy" and the hidden factors that guide everyday purchasing decisions.Then, Dr. Shannon Boomgarden, Natural History Museum of Utah archaeologist and University of Utah instructor, previews ScienceFest, a new two-day festival featuring hands-on activities, live science demonstrations, research talks and opportunities to meet scientists at the NHMU.
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Dr. Shannon Boomgarden, Natural History Museum of Utah archaeologist and University of Utah instructor, previews ScienceFest, a new two-day festival featuring hands-on activities, live science demonstrations, research talks and opportunities to meet scientists at the NHMU. -
Dr. Aarron Atkinson-Toal explores the psychology and neuroscience behind consumer behavior, revealing how marketing, emotions, personality and social influence shape our spending habits. He discusses his book "Influenced: The Science of Why We Buy" and the hidden factors that guide everyday purchasing decisions. -
Is it time to move a loved one from independent living to an assisted living facility? How do you know? How can you broach the topic with care and sensitivity? Chelsea Darveau's experience as former director of a local assisted living facility shares tips, traps, and considerations when making the change.
