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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Adventure Scientists’ Becky Schnekser talks about the Plastic-Free Parks TrashBlitz, a nationwide effort empowering volunteers to track and clean up plastic waste across U.S. national parks and federal lands. Then, NASA Sagan Fellow Margaret Thompson discusses her groundbreaking research on rocky exoplanets. Using laboratory experiments and theoretical models, she explores how these distant “magma worlds” form, evolve and develop atmospheres that may one day reveal signs of life. -
NASA Sagan Fellow Margaret Thompson discusses her groundbreaking research on rocky exoplanets. Using laboratory experiments and theoretical models, she explores how these distant “magma worlds” form, evolve and develop atmospheres that may one day reveal signs of life. -
Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method in Park City, breaks down the science of personalized, data-driven training. Then, Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15th — but nearly 70% of beneficiaries don’t understand the process. Health tech expert Stephanie Jones shares what you need to know. -
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15th — but nearly 70% of beneficiaries don’t understand the process. Stephanie Jones, CEO of iTAV, shares what you need to know to make smart, confident healthcare choices. Stephanie walks us through what we need to know about this year’s enrollment period, from updates and deadlines to tips on finding the best plan for your needs. -
Join us for an exploration of how AI meets fitness and recovery with Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method in Park City. Connor breaks down the science of personalized, data-driven training. -
Robotics expert James Bellingham talks about how marine robots are reshaping our understanding of the ocean. From shipwreck recovery to climate research, these technologies are transforming how we study and protect Earth’s last frontier. Then, John Green, bestselling author and advocate, discusses his new book, “Everything Is Tuberculosis,” a work of history, memoir and urgent call to action about the world’s deadliest infection.
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John Green, bestselling author and advocate, discusses his new book, “Everything Is Tuberculosis,” a work of history, memoir and urgent call to action about the world’s deadliest infection. -
Robotics expert James Bellingham talks about how marine robots are reshaping our understanding of the ocean. From shipwreck recovery to climate research, these technologies are transforming how we study and protect Earth’s last frontier. -
At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with ALS. A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11. Then, Park City schools have banned cell phone use during the school day for grades 6 - 12. Digital expert Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World," discusses the topic.
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At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11.
