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Acclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr reveals a radical new vision of Earth where lush forests emit dust, pollen and bacteria to summon rain in his new book, "Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life." Then, Miranda Massie, the founder and director of the Climate Museum located in New York City, describes this first of its kind museum which explores the changing climate and how the public can take action to reduce their carbon footprint.

Dakota Pacific responds to critics as vote on Kimball Junction development nears, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Director Ben Sturgulewski and Producer Katie Stjernholm discuss the homegrown ski culture of the Hindu Kush mountains in their new film "Champions of the Golden Valley," and People's Health Clinic's Women's Health team discuss their prenatal care with certified nurse midwives.

Artist, author, teacher—and TikTok and Instagram creator Geo Rutherford gets a little spooky talking about her first book that she wrote and illustrated called, "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet." Then, Audrey Thames from the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder shares tips on how to have a more sustainable Halloween.

Park City and Summit County lead short-term rental growth trend statewide, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews this week's council meeting, MLS Chair Bronson Calder has an update on the latest real estate numbers for the Wasatch Back, and co-founder of Wasatch Immigration Project John Sharkey and Executive Director and volunteer attorney Maggie AbuHaidar talk about their new nonprofit immigration law firm in Park City.

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen highlights the company's prioritization of profits over public safety and discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, Alpine Forestry owner David Telian describes the slash pile burning taking place this week, Wasatch County wary as Heber weighs 4,000-acre development, Executive Director of Ziegfeld Theater Caleb Parry talks about the opening of "Sweeney Todd," Bright Futures supporter Tommy Tanzer and Jen Billow, vice president of advancement at PC Education Foundation, talk about the programs 10th anniversary celebration, UHP seizes 80 pounds of pot and thousands of pills in Summit County traffic stop, Park City to review Deer Valley’s Snow Park Village project at special meeting, locals share the value and joy of reading during ‘favorite lines and pies’ event, and the pumpkin compost program returns to Summit County.

The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City School District to fund new sports fields with lease revenue bonds, Summit County Councilmember Malena Stevens recaps Wednesday's meeting, President of Park City Senior Center Liz Novack and board member Francine McNally give an update on their growth and plans for a new center, Doubletree/Yarrow redevelopment partner Peter Tomai discusses their plans now that the planning commission has voted down the project.

Park City School District to approve athletics master plan and break ground, Park City Superintendent of Schools Caleb Fine recaps last week's meeting detailing the plans for the future of Treasure Mountain Jr. High, Mountain Town Music Executive Director Brian Richards and Ryan Walsh have details on their upcoming event "The Last Waltz," Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update on tourism spending.

Sara Bronin talks about her new book “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Then, Maryguenn Vellinga shares more about Rise Boxing, an unusual boxing gym here in Park City. And, Park City Storage owner Robert Holmes and Drew Monson of Aberdeen Management chat about the business of self-storage.

Local mountain biker, and Olympic silver medalist from the Paris Olympics, Haley Batten talks about winning her medal, growing up in Park City, and why she continues to love and be an ambassador for the sport. Then, naturopathic physician Dr. Nicole Cain is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. She explores a holistic approach to ridding ourselves of anxiety.

Paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson, who found the 3.2 million-year-old iconic fossil "Lucy," discusses finding the fossil 50 years ago in the Ethiopian desert. Then, Scientific American journalist Mark Fischetti explains why the earth’s rotation is changing and how that relates to how global timekeepers accurately keep time.