KUER's RadioWest

Can Christianity save the country? Journalist Jonathan Rauch - a Jewish atheist - says America's democratic crisis is tied to a crisis in Christianity. His new book charts a path forward rooted in faith and civic life. You can listen on KUER @ 11 or anywhere you get your podcasts

What do books say about us? RadioWest's 2025 holiday book show dives into winter reads with Catherine Weller, Ken Sanders and Anne Holman. From sci-fi's social commentary to Patti Smith's latest, discover titles to gift or savor by the fire.

Of the many casualties of war, food is one. Michael Shaikh's "The Last Sweet Bite" explores how conflict reshapes what we eat. Listen this morning at 9 a.m. or wherever you get your podcasts. radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowest…

Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie... the list is long. Bee Wilson says cooking doesn't have to feel like a chore. In The Secret of Cooking, she shares how the act itself can ease stress. Revisit here: radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowest… What's your go-to holiday dish?

A new Congressional map is shaking up Utah politics. Democrats Ben McAdams & Kathleen Riebe are already in the race. This summer we asked: Could Utah be the next battleground state? Revisit the conversation here: radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowest…

Utah politics just got a shakeup. Judge Gibson's ruling on Prop 4 redraws the map: District 1 now favors Dems. Ben McAdams & Kathleen Riebe are already in the race. Revisit our summer convo on the ups and downs of being a Dem in Utah. radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowest…

Wallace Stegner gave the West its voice. We’re joined by Alex Beam to discuss his biography Wallace Stegner: Dean of Western Writers. Raised in Salt Lake City, Stegner wrote of the Mountain West, taught at the University of Utah, and won the Pulitzer for Angle of Repose.

Golden plates or golden imagination? John Turner says Joseph Smith’s legacy is far more complex. Pt. 2 on our webpage:  The Book of Mormon’s creation, polygamy, religious innovations, his death & enduring legacy Thoughts?: Joseph Smith : innovator, deceiver, or prophet?

Wallace Stegner gave the West its voice — long before the East listened. We’re joined by Alex Beam to discuss his biography Wallace Stegner: Dean of Western Writers. Raised in Salt Lake City, Stegner wrote of the Mountain West, taught at the U, and won the Pulitzer.

Ever dreamed of leaving it all behind? Maurice & Maralyn Bailey did — until a whale sank their boat. Adrift in the Pacific, survival tested their marriage to the breaking point. Hear Sophie Elmhirst tell their story.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

"Ever dreamed of leaving it all behind? Maurice & Maralyn Bailey did — until a whale sank their boat. Adrift in the Pacific, survival tested their marriage to the breaking point. Hear Sophie Elmhirst tell their story. What would YOU do in their place?"

Joseph Smith’s story has been told as fraud or faith. John Turner offers something new. Revisit our conversation about Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John Turner.  A bold new take on Mormonism’s founder — between Brodie’s skepticism & Bushman’s faith.

Wallace Stegner said the West is ‘hope’s native home.’  Let’s revisit his legacy. This week: a new biography exploring Stegner’s relationship with Utah. Revisit our earlier convo: "Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West" on our site. Join us Thursday at 9 am

Don’t miss the Utah premiere of #SOVEREIGN, a true-crime thriller starring #NickOfferman, #JacobTremblay & #DennisQuaid. Q&A with director Christian Swegal via Zoom, moderated by @KUER @radiowest's Doug Fabrizio. 📅 Dec 3 @ 7 PM 📍 Utah Film Center 🎟️ bit.ly/4qXIQDS

Utah’s political map just got a major shakeup. Could this be the end of GOP dominance? Judge Gibson’s ruling might flip a U.S. House seat in 2026.  Listen to “Redrawing Utah” this morning at 11 a.m. or now: radiowest.kuer.org/show/radiowest…  What does this mean for voters?

“Truth & Treason” is the new film from local filmmaker Matt Whitaker. In a special podcast extra, Whitaker joins us to unpack his vision and Angel Studios’ support,.. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Utah’s political map just got a major shakeup. Could this be the end of GOP dominance? Judge Gibson’s ruling might flip a U.S. House seat in 2026.  Listen to “Redrawing Utah” this morning at 9 a.m. or wherever you get your podcasts. What does this mean for voters?

What happens when the director of Hot Tub Time Machine teams up with a Republican congressman? “The Last Republican” follows Adam Kinzinger’s journey through the Jan. 6 hearings—captured by Steve Pink. Listen at 9 a.m. Then, join us @ 7PM at UFC’s new Black Box Theatre.

Utah’s nuclear future is heating up. But can we embrace atomic energy without repeating the past? Gov. Cox wants to double the state’s energy output with next-gen nuclear tech. We explore the promise—and the painful legacy—of nuclear power in the West.  Wherever you podcast

Would you risk your life to tell the truth? Helmuth Huebener did. At 17, he defied Hitler’s regime and paid the ultimate price. Filmmaker Matthew Whitaker & scholar Alan Keele join RW to share his story. Listen on our page. What does courage mean to you? #TruthAndTreason