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On today's This Green Earth, host Chris Cherniak and guest host Claire Wiley will be speaking with (02:46) biologist turned perfumer, Elise Vernon Pearlstine, who turns our human centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plant evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Her new book is called Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. Then, (29:38) Chris and Claire will replay a recent favorite interview: Professor Emeritus William Lowry on National Parks in the Era of Climate Change.They conclude the show discussing Utah's drought.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (06:07) President of Wasatch Education Foundation Jeff Danley talks about work in the school district and programs coming next school year with a recap of last year, (17:41) Park City LGBTQIA+ Taskforce members Joe Urankar and Virginia Solomon have details about Pride Month and the flag-raising that's happening tomorrow and (33:20) Outgoing PCMR COO Mike Goar has a look back at his lengthy career in the ski industry as he makes the move to Switzerland.

On today's Mountain Money, Alison Kuhlow and Roger Goldman speak with (01:07) Jessica Strong of Blue Star Families, an organization dedicated to supporting current and former military families. Then, (21:20) Doug Wells and Roger Goldman speak with Tim Mak, NPR Washington Investigative Correspondent and author of Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA. In his book, he reveals the corruption and ongoing downfall of the NRA.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (10:06) Park City Girl Scout Lanie Pidwell and Summit Land Conservancy Stewardship Manager Brett Denney have details about Lanie's rock project in Round Valley, (19:20) Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey has a recap of last night's meeting and (39:46) American Legion Member of Post 14 Glenn Wright has details on Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Park City Cemetery.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (07:08) High Valley Transit Board Member Kim Carson, who talks about the newest changes to the transit system and the outlook for a new transit center, (22:34) Park City Board of Education candidate Josh Mann, who shares his campaign and why he’s running for public office and (37:52) Park City Manager Matt Dias, who has a preview of this week's city council meeting, including a two-hour presentation and review of next year’s budget.

On today's Cool Science Radio, Lynn Ware Peek is doing a replay of some of her favorite recent interviews: (01:56) Writer, scientist and human Christopher Kemp. He is the author of Dark and Magical Places:The Neuroscience of How We Navigate. The book is a journey to discover the remarkable extent of what our minds can do. They talk with Chris about how we carry around an infinite and endlessly unfolding map of the world and about how navigation is one of the most ancient neural abilities we have - older even than language. Then, (25:42) Ocean scientist, journalist and author Juli Berwald shares with John and Lynn about the far-reaching consequences of coral reef destruction and the persistence of efforts to keep them alive. Her new book is called Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.

Today, the Local News Hour is hosted by Michelle Deininger, covering Leslie Thatcher. Her guests include: (06:39) Heinrich Deters, trails & open space manager, and Chris Best, head coach of the Park City High School Mountain Bike Team share details on the upcoming bike swap, (22:35) Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps last night's meeting and (37:00) Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dallin Koecher monthly update.

This week on Mountain Money, (00:17) sports attorney Mark Levinstein of Williams and Connoly, explains the changes we may see as a result of monetizing NCAA players’ names, images, and likeness. (20:55) Members of Utah’s New Americans Task Force reveal research highlighting the vital role the country's foreign-born population play in Utah’s fast-growing economy and most in-demand fields.Then, (40:18) Seth Adams of Riverhorse Restaurant Group wraps up the show by talking about their 2022 Summer Wine Series and the Berrett Lane Block Party on June 4th.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (06:41) Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, (24:18) Mountainland Association of Governments Wasatch Region Trails Planner Don Taylor has an update on Wasatch County trails projects and (42:32) Summit County Stormwater Manager Kelsey Christiansen has details on the County's Earth Day event Trails, Trash and Tunes that was rescheduled to this Saturday, May 14.

On today's Cool Science Radio, Lynn and John speak with (01:29) Susan Tyler Hitchcock, who has just written INTO THE FOREST: The Secret Language of Trees. Writing for National Geographic, Hitchcock combines legendary photography with cutting-edge science to show exactly how trees influence the life of planet Earth―from our personal lives to the weather cycle.Then, (26:28) Tim Menard joins the show. He asks the question: Why is it that our smartphones have so many capabilities, but it seems like the technology driving our traffic lights is stuck in the 1970s? Tim is the CEO and Founder of LYT, a company that provides intelligent traffic solutions.