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This Green Earth takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating world of Orcas with Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC. Dr. Rose talks about everything from how orcas create their pods to the reason some teenage whales have become a challenge for boaters. Then, traveling from the Amazon to Hawaii, Kenya to Georgia, journalist Kelsey Zimmerman talks to our world's farmers, indigenous leaders, and activists who are working with nature rather than against it to build a better tomorrow for us all.

Researcher and educator Erica Woolway tells us what’s happening to reading education in our country, when nearly half of Americans don’t read a single book in a year. Then, local filmmaker Jill Orschel and producer Kirsten Spalding discuss the creative process and evolving logistics of making an independent film.

Park City Mountain summer workers vote to unionize, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley, Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow, and Park City High School Bright Futures Counselor Pepper Elliott share an update on programs offered by the foundation, stolen sign from historic Park City building returns to owners and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell with the latest on a location for a new center.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Nick Hill provide an update on the start of the new school year, Heather Koopman, Director of the Byrne Family Foundation Trust, shares details on their "Fast Track" grants with the next granting cycle beginning Sept. 22-26, J.R. Smith Elementary celebrates bike-to-school day Friday, Sundance Resort to remember Robert Redford with chairlift vigil and US 40 construction to reduce lanes near Quinn’s Junction Thursday.

Scientific American senior editor Jen Schwartz discusses “Upended,” a new collection marking the magazine’s 180th anniversary. The series highlights moments when science reversed itself, from the promise of plastic to debates over life in the universe. Then, mathematician and author Eugenia Cheng explains why equality is never as absolute as it seems, not even in math, and how rethinking sameness can transform the way we approach fairness in everyday life.

Judge won’t rule on new Summit County town’s constitutionality until after incorporation vote, Utah Congressman Mike Kennedy talks about his first year on the job and legislation he's working on, Park City superintendent invites residents to talks with district leaders, Park City man launches nonprofit to provide safe drinking water worldwide, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel has an update and Park City remembers Robert Redford for bringing the arts to a ski town.

Author Shoshana Walter paints the picture of a rehab industry she says is under-regulated and too often focused on profit. Then, Dr. Emma Cain Louden, President of "Slooh," talks about the company's mission bringing space aspiration to students of all ages. And, Vanessa Di Palma Wright and Jackie Zehner talk about their new flexible space in Park City called "Distrikt F."

Investigation into Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office finds allegations of absenteeism, retaliation and misuse of funds, High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez shares an update on bus routes and BRT construction, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides an update on summer lodging numbers and Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien and Program Director Luisa Katoa share an update on recent renovations.

Author, conservationist and Utah resident, Brooke Williams, talks about his life of adventure and wilderness exploration and his new book, "Encountering Dragonfly." Then, Dr. Tom Smith from Brigham Young University's Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation Program shares more on Utah’s Rocky Mountain big horn sheep and efforts to keep their population thriving.

Park City Chamber optimistic about winter visitation after "relatively flat" summer, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Leadership Park City Alumni Association President Frank Lynch shares details on an upcoming tour to Nevada, UDOT invites feedback on plans to widen south U.S. 40, Joe Wrona arrested after alleged probation violation, Timpanogos Valley Theater co-director David Thorpe shares details about the upcoming production of "The Addams Family," Park City Council to review design elements of bus rapid transit project and Utah Mammoth Sled Team coach Dave Nicholls shares details about the second annual Utah sled hockey tournament.