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Joanna Sokol, author of “A Real Emergency – Stories from the Ambulance,” shares heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious, experiences as an EMT and describes how they’ve shaped her understanding of our medical care system. Then, author Jill Bialosky discusses her new book, “The End of the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother,” which explores the many facets of grief through the lens of her mother’s life, losses, and extraordinary resilience.

Jason Cryan, executive director and entomologist at the Natural History Museum of Utah, highlights the upcoming BugFest, a big celebration of some of Utah’s tiniest residents. Then, University of Utah professor of physics and astronomy Anil Seth shares the remarkable discovery he and his team made using two decades of imaging from the Hubble Space Telescope.

Julie Wilson, a longtime Park City resident and French-trained chef who helped shape Deer Valley’s food and beverage scene over nearly four decades, share stories of skiing the resort before it opened and her life in the growing mountain town. Then, John MacDonald of Midway, tells stories ranging from dart mishaps to cheerleading surprises to family joys and resilience in the face of cancer. And singer-songwriter Elizabeth "Bee" Hareza, a former Park City local now based in Nashville, talks about overcoming stage fright, building a supportive artist community and performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have an update on local sports and local events, and the Campfire Kids bring the funny.

Oakley residents voice opposition to proposed city center development, Summit County fire in Uinta Mountains forces evacuations, road closures, Park City Community Engagement Manager Linda Jager and Communications Manager Clayton Scrivner discuss the city's new podcast, applications open for Heber Leadership Academy, medical duties and dangerous conditions drive summer unionization push at Park City Mountain, the science of snowmaking with ski resort planner Chris Cushing, Scott Stewart, middle school dean of the Weilenmann School of Discovery, talks about the new school year and affordable housing advocates are optimistic about federal tax credit changes.

Mayoral candidates Dickey, Rubin say Park City needs new direction at city hall, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, event organizer Nancy Major shares details about The V Foundation for cancer research and their upcoming fundraiser and Peace House executive director Kendra Wyckoff shares details about the organization's brand refresh to mark their 30th anniversary.

Author Evan Osnos discusses his new book, “The Haves and Have-Yachts,” a probe into the world of America’s increasingly powerful oligarchs. Then, in the second of a 2-part series on taxes, economist Corey Husak of the Center for American Progress gives his take on the latest bill out of D.C.

Utah Legislature drafts changes to Summit County Council districts bill, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers provides a monthly update on wastewater projects and programs, Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco recaps Tuesday night's city council meeting and Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel highlights summer growing programs and gives an update on the ongoing harvest season.

Organizational transformation expert Bree Groff, author of a new book called “Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously),” tells how fun in the workplace is about more than morale – it’s the key to building a successful business. Then, journalist Heather Clark's discovery of her grandfather's WWII scrapbook led to a literary novel that asks difficult questions about love, guilt, and healing.

Lightning sparks additional small fire in Uinta Mountains, MIDA adds Deer Crest land to Wasatch County projects, PCHS Football Coach Josh Montzingo talks about the first game of the season, Oakley City Council approves small property tax increase, Park City Mayor Nann Worel recaps Thursday night's council meeting, bankruptcy Lawyer Tom Beckett with Parsons Behle & Latimer discusses the Wohali bankruptcy filing and Toly leads most neighborhoods in Park City Council primary results.

Behind the mic with a familiar KPCW voice – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer. Coach Skinner has a preview of the high school football season. Plus, fun facts, local events, and the Campfire Kids saying the darndest things. Then this weeks Campfire Music Sesh features Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.