Pulitzer Prize-winning author and financial historian Liaquat Ahamed discusses his new book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World." Ahamed takes a deep dive into the Panic of 1873, drawing intriguing parallels between 19th-century theoretical bubbles and modern financial crises.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and financial historian Liaquat Ahamed discusses his new book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World." Ahamed takes a deep dive into the Panic of 1873, drawing intriguing parallels between 19th-century theoretical bubbles and modern financial crises.

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.

Boston College tax law professor Ray Madoff discusses her new book, "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy," and explains how U.S. tax laws allow the ultra-wealthy to legally minimize taxes through strategies like "buy, borrow, die." Then, Laurel Creel, the manager of Courcheval on Main Street, tells us what’s cooking at the restaurant.

Mountain Money hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy chat with Laurel Creel, manager of Courchevel Bistro on Park City's historic Main Street. Creel dispels local misconceptions and highlights what's on the menu for the summer season. Located in the historic Coal and Lumber Building, Courchevel offers an elevated, fresh, daily French-European dining experience that is fully open to the public. Take a listen to hear about the standout seasonal dishes (including the highly hailed Arctic char carpaccio), how their dedicated prep team handles an entirely fresh supply chain, and how their unique wine program secures bottles you won't find anywhere else in Utah. In addition, get the scoop on their upcoming public summer events, including their live music series on the patio, fresh oyster nights, and special French holiday celebrations.

The American tax system is sometimes called progressive, and it operates very differently for the ultra-wealthy. This week on Mountain Money, Boston College tax law professor Ray Madoff joins the show to talk about her new book, The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy. She explains how the richest Americans can legally opt out of traditional income and estate taxes, the mechanics of the "buy, borrow, die" strategy, and how current rules shift the country's tax burden onto everyday wage earners.

Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg discusses his journey from addiction to 16 years of sobriety, the lessons behind his new book "The Comeback," and how college NIL and sports gambling are reshaping the business of sports. Then, Bill Baker, former Associate Director of the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission, talks about recent news reports of a possible proxy fight at the Vail Resort Corporation, owner of Park City Mountain Resorts.

Superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins Mountain Money to discuss his book "The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories," where he opens up about his battle with alcoholism and his journey to 16 years of sobriety. He weighs in on how the sports business has transformed since 1975, from the "Wild West" of college NIL deals to the major integrity risks posed by sports gambling.

Former SEC enforcement official Bill Baker joins Mountain Money to unpack Oasis Capital’s activist stake in Vail Resorts, the rules behind big-share disclosures and how a potential proxy fight for the company could unfold.

Pizza is only part of the recipe at Pizza Yard. Owner Matt Reschke explains how he's built a thriving business by focusing on community first, creating a place where strangers become friends and everyone feels like a regular. Then, as Park City prepares for its Fourth of July celebration, Scott Linzer of Skyworx takes listeners behind the scenes of the spectacular drone show set to light up the night sky. He shares what it takes to choreograph hundreds of drones, how the industry is rapidly replacing traditional fireworks, and why demand for these high-tech displays has never been greater.