Mountain Money
Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Mountain Money is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on small business news and personal finance. Co-hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy explore the unique challenges of working in a mountain town.
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Mountain Money covers the unique challenges of working in a mountain town by providing small business news, estate planning, real estate news and personal finance information. The show also features new businesses in town, while also checking in with local favorites.
Roger Goldman hosts the program along with co-host and producer Kevin Kennedy.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at mountainmoney@kpcw.org.
Latest Segments
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bennet Cerf was a publisher, author, columnist and TV personality who interacted with all the movers and shakers of the twentieth century. Author Gayle Feldman discusses her new biography of Cerf, "Nothing Random."
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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.
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Ritual Chocolate co-founder Anna Seear takes us from hacked-together home experiments with hair dryers and PVC pipes to a thriving bean-to-bar factory in Utah.
Full Episodes
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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.
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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.
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Professor John McGinnis discusses his new book “Why Democracy Needs the Rich,” which challenges the prevailing belief that wealth undermines democracy. (00:38)Then, being President of the United States of America is not a guarantee of personal financial success. Author Megan Gorman explains why many presidents left the White House in worse financial condition than when they were elected. (23:29)
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Former ad executive Tom Darbyshire breaks down this year's Super Bowl ads. Which were effective, and which were not? Then, Ritual Chocolate co-founder Anna Seear takes us from hacked-together home experiments with hair dryers and PVC pipes to a thriving bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Utah.
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Aisza Wilde of Shared Kitchen Network explains how a shared network provides the licensing, storage, and equipment necessary for home-kitchen entrepreneurs to scale without the risk of a traditional lease. Then, Will Hoard with Shake Shack shows how they're stepping up its presence in Utah with a brand-new location in Park City’s Junction Commons. And, author Nicholas Niarchos discusses the dark side of batteries in his new book, “The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth.”