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Author Jennifer Ackerman speaks about her latest book, "What an Owl Knows." The book is praised as a must read for bird lovers and arguably the most fact-filled book about owls to date. Then, hydrologist Holly Michael discusses seawater intrusion, or the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast.

Tune into The Mountain Life at 9 am following the Local News Hour and NPR News. In light of it being a great summer holiday week, hosts Lynn Ware Peak and Pete Stoughton are taking today off and rebroadcasting two of their favorite shows.First up (01:14), local Park City resident and founder of the Kresser Institute, Chris Kresser. Chris is a renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. His mission is to provide the next generation of functional health practitioners and coaches with the skills, tools, and training they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine.Then (25:15) writer, filmmaker, and health enthusiast Max Lugavere, who wrote best-seller Genius Foods, is now back with Genius Kitchen. His new book includes more information on how to use food as medicine, and as a means to enhance your brainpower.

Author Peter Alagona, Environmental History Professor at UC Santa Barbara discusses his book "The Accidental Ecosystem." It tells the story of how cities across the United States went from having little wildlife to filling, dramatically, and unexpectedly, with wild creatures.Then, Dr. Paddy Sullivan, Director of the Environment and Natural Resource Institute, talks about why Alaska’s rivers are quite literally rusting.

Craig Johnson, author of the bestselling Longmire mysteries, talks about his 19th book in the series and an upcoming talk at King’s English bookshop in Salt Lake on September 10. (00:43)Then, author, academic advisor, and educator Ana Homayoun addresses issues that are critical and timely for parents, teens, and educators in her new book, “Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions.” (26:17)

Today on Mountain Money, Georgetown Professor Katie Keith explains how premium tax credits under the ACA work and the potential impact if the enhanced credits expire at the end of the year. Then, Hilary Reiter Azzaretti of Redhead Marketing shares the story of how she created and developed a successful local public relations and marketing firm. Finishing out the hour is Trevor Searle and Bo Wagner from Apex Fire Preparedness, who discuss fire preparedness around the house.

Dive into COP27, the UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt, with international climate finance advocate Joe Thwaites from the National Resources Defense Council. University of Pennsylvania professor Jared Farmer, author of "Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees," shares the history of the world’s oldest trees as they’ve been marked by climate and people from prehistory onward.

Laura Hanson with Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, highlights the results from Utah’s Guiding Our Growth Survey. (00:00)Rob Dorans, councilmember in Columbus, Ohio, breaks down Columbus’ recent deal wiping out $335 million of medical debt for residents. (20:32)Ryan Lewis, Founder and CEO of Wasatch Ski Chairs, discusses his unique business. (34:45)

Fabrice Croise the founder of Scents of Woods, a fragrance company located right here in the Wasatch Back, takes us on a journey through the world of fragrances. Then, Richard Hodges from White Pine Touring shares his love of Nordic skiing and how you can easily rent equipment, take lessons and get out on the trails for a unique skiing experience. And Emerson Cruz Oliviera who owns The Bridge Cafe & Flying Sumo discusses what it takes to have success in restaurants in Park City.

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.

Author Henry Sanderson shares his new book, “Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green.” (01:04) Then Parkite Karey Barker joins us, founding managing director of Cross Creek Advisors. (25:59) And Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Voices Program explores issues affecting the small business community ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address. (40:54)