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Cosmologist Andrew Pontzen whose award-winning research with simulations sheds light on the nature of dark matter, dark energy and the very early universe. (1:22)Then, KPCW’s very own audio expert Mitchell Elliott discusses his recent publication on intelligent audio mastering algorithms and how they stack up to human engineers. (27:07)

First Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, an associate professor of sustainability science at Lund in Sweden, discusses her book, "Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World."Then ecologist James Cornett shares his new book "The California Deserts: Then and Now," which uses repeat photography to examine how climate change has impacted arid landscapes.

Christina Sauer, associate editor for National Geographic, talks about "Why? The Human Body: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids."Then, author and professor Emily Monosson discusses her latest research and book "Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic."

In her debut memoir, "Starstruck: A Memoir of Finding Light in the Dark," Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance shares how she boldly carved out a place in the field of astrophysics, grounding herself in a lifelong love of the stars to face life’s inevitable challenges and embrace the unknown. (1:21)Then, author Amy Brady unravels the nearly two-hundred-year-old untold story of America’s obsession with ice and the unexpected ways this unlikely product transformed our nation in her new book "Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks—A Cool History of a Hot Commodity." (24:29)

WeWork cofounder pitches new company in Park City (4:51), Deer Creek trail-keepers seek volunteers Saturday (9:27), U.S. Rep. John Curtis talks national policy (10:07), Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey recaps meeting (23:26), Arts Council of Park City & Summit County previews weekend Summit Arts Showcase (36:27), Ticks test positive for Colorado Tick Fever at Swaner EcoPreserve (48:01)

Mountain Trails Foundation trails update (3:08), UDOT selects gondola, enhanced bus service to improve LCC traffic issues (7:37), Park City Institute board member Ari Ioannides on Big Stars, Bright Nights (11:07), Marketplace development near Silver Summit moving ahead (21:45), Homestake housing project, open flame ban could be finalized Thursday (23:44), Women’s Giving Fund's Dalia Gonzales and PC Tots' Sue Banerjee, the winner of this year's grant (26:25), Park City Film's Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings (40:05)

Mountain Money talks with author Brooke Kroeger about her book "Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism." Allison Boxer with the Sorenson Impact Center discusses their new Student Trends and Enrollment Projections Dashboard.Then, Mountain Money ends the hour talking with Chad Magleby about the partnership between Velvaere and Fountain Life at Mayflower Resort.

Vote on Deer Valley development delayed until late August (02:39), Interim Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith and Capt. Kacey Bates on appointment of new sheriff and law enforcement issues new administration will focus on (06:17), Summit County Health Department update on insects and diseases to watch for this summer (27:06), BalletNEXT founder Michele Wiles details upcoming performances (40:31)

You can’t rain on Park City’s parade (3:40), Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews this week's county council meeting (7:13), Park City Manager Matt Dias on upcoming city council meeting (22:02), new Heber Valley Rotary Club president Alfonso Flores (40:35)

Longtime CEO of Park City Education Foundation leaving (3:28), Promontory gets green light for new employee housing, neighbors voice opposition (5:46), Dr. Scott McIntosh talks about Air Med training with PCFD to reduce response times for cardiac arrest patients (9:33), Katie Wright with Better Boundaries talks about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday regarding state legislatures and elections (23:04), Fireworks safety with Park City Fire District's Max Dosher (35:07), Midway plein art event draws record number of painters (42:46), Free Sundance screenings return for locals in July (44:28), Road closures continue on U.S. 40 through July 4 weekend (46:30), Park City Mountain bike haul begins (47:47), and Pets 'safe, quiet place' during fireworks, shelter says (48:32)