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Author Alex Wright discusses his new book, "Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper." Wright takes us on a journey through the explosive, footloose growth of 19th-century American print media.

Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.

How did a nation with less than 5% of the world's population come to publish over half of all the newspapers? This week Author Alex Wright discusses his new book, Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper. Wright takes us on a journey through the explosive, footloose growth of 19th-century American print media. From the early "gift economy" of open-source story sharing and the lucrative media empire of Benjamin Franklin, to the dangerous world of gunslinging editors and Mark Twain's disastrous tech investments, Wright details how an unruly young democracy leveraged bold public policies and a distinct mania for news to forge its national identity.

Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the June occupancy and room rates and says double-digit increases are expected in June and September, Kimball Arts Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken previews this year's Kimball Arts Festival, which runs Aug. 7-9 and and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish talks about the need for a $150,000 general obligation bond to fund new recreation and activities facilities as Summit County grows.

Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the June occupancy report that shows a 3% increase with room rates down 4%. Forecasts for August and September show double-digit occupancy increases.

Wasatch County drivers can expect overnight delays on U.S. 189 the week of July 27.

Plus, Avalon Emerson & The Charm perform songs from the band's latest album, Written Into Changes.

Kimball Arts Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken previews this year's Kimball Arts Festival, which runs Aug. 7-9. It features the Kimball's current exhibit, "Resounding," which invites visitors to engage with sound through installations and performances.

Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish discusses the need for new facilities due to expected 20% growth in the next decade. The district is considering a $150 million general obligation bond to build two new facilities, including a climbing gym and aquatics.

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.