Kevin Kennedy

John “JK” Kenworthy, owner of Flanagan's on main, helps us prepare for St. Patrick’s Day.

Madi Sykes of the Utah Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth discusses the on-going Corporate Deal Summit. She highlights a number of the most significant corporate transactions in Utah as recognized by the ACG.

Professor Nicholas Chater discusses his new book "It's on You." Chater challenges the thesis propounded by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their book "Nudge" that the tools used by behavioral scientists like "nudges" are the best way to attack the big problems faced by society.

Nick Chater, co-author of “It’s On You,” challenges the thesis that motivating individual behavior through “nudges” is the best way to solve big social problems. Then, Madi Sykes of the Utah Association of Corporate Growth talks about the Utah Deal Source Summit. And John “JK” Kenworthy helps us prepare for St. Patrick’s Day.

Author Gabriel Sherman discusses his new book "Bonfire of the Murdochs. It's the real life story of the family drama over who would succeed founder Rupert Murdoch to control his vast media empire.

Gabe Sherman, author of “Bonfire of the Murdoch’s,” tells the real-life Succession story about the family dynamics surrounding the question of who would take over the Murdoch media empire. Then, Ken Belson, author of “Every Day is Sunday,” explores the economic juggernaut that is the NFL.

ComeBack Tag lives quietly on your keys, bags, or gear until you really need it. When someone finds your lost item, the tag bridges the gap between finder and owner in a few easy steps. No special app, no subscription, just a tag that sends you a notification and lets the finder contact you. We talk with the founder about building trust, designing for simplicity, and why people love a product they hope they never have to use.

HERLOVE Bespoke Jewelry is a veteran-owned studio in Heber City that transforms love stories, family history, and old jewelry into custom-designed heirlooms. Founders Drew and Laura went from military service to fine craftsmanship, specializing in wedding and engagement rings, one-of-a-kind redesigns, and advanced repairs. In this episode, we explore how they blend precision, storytelling, and mountain-town soul into every piece.

Roger and guest co-host Rana Tahtinen speak with author Gayle Feldman about her new biography of Bennet Cerf, “Nothing Random.” Then Kevin and Roger speak with Drew Smith, owner of Herlove Bespoke jewelry. They finish the hour by chatting with Mark Meccia of Comeback tags, an ingenious device to help you track the various things you might lose.

Professor John McGinnis discusses his new book, "Why Democracy Needs the Rich." He argues that the popular vilification of the rich is misplaced, as the rich in fact enhance American society and democracy in many ways.