Best Book Cougars Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 209 - Author Spotlight with Sara Paretsky 1:36:43

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By Emily Fine & Chris Wolak

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The history of climate denial and its consequences on Access Utah 54:02

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Climate change has become an unavoidable fact and an ongoing catastrophe. The science was clear decades ago. How did so many Americans come to doubt evidence so widely accepted and compelling?By Tom Williams

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The mysterious life of cougars on Access Utah 43:45

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Mountain lions are considered the apex predator of the Mountain West. Heavy hunting has reduced their number, but sightings are on the rise in Utah. Today we revisit our discussion about mysterious and misunderstood lives of cougars.By Tom Williams

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'Sleepless' with Annabel Abbs-Streets on Access Utah 47:22

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In the tradition of books like "Breath" and "Wintering," "Sleepless" combines science, historical research, and personal experience to explore the complicated relationship women have with darkness.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'Sleepless' with Annabel Abbs-Streets on Access Utah 49:40

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In the tradition of books like "Breath" and "Wintering," "Sleepless" combines science, historical research, and personal experience to explore the complicated relationship women have with darkness.By Tom Williams

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The cultural roots of America's political crisis on Access Utah 53:58

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James Davison Hunter, who introduced the concept of “culture wars” 30 years ago, tells us in this new book that historic sources of national solidarity have now largely dissolved.By Tom Williams

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The true story of a Grand Canyon misadventure with Kevin Fedarko on Access Utah 50:42

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Kevin Fedarko has spent the past twenty years writing about conservation, exploration, and the Grand Canyon. His writing has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, and Esquire, among other publications.By Tom Williams

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Historic parallels to the 2024 presidential election on Access Utah 48:52

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Today we’ll talk with historian Joshua Zeitz about some of his recent articles in Politico magazine: A Trump-Biden Tie Would Be a Political Nightmare — But Maybe a Boon to Democracy. Biden Can Still Win — If He Runs Like Harry Truman. And 4 Ex-Presidents Who Ran Again — And What They Mean for Trump.By Tom Williams

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Episode 208 - Author Spotlight with Sara B. Franklin 1:33:17

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Welcome to Episode 208, which features a fantastic author spotlight with Sara B. Franklin. Her new biography, THE EDITOR: HOW PUBLISHING LEGEND JUDITH JONES SHAPED CULTURE IN AMERICA, is a must-read. It is not hyperbole to say that everyone reading and eating today has been touched by Judith Jones’s work, and Franklin’s writing is a delight to read…

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Previewing the Northern Utah Conference to End Violence on Monday's Access Utah 52:26

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Our guests are CAPSA Social Services Director Makayla Hancey, and Emmalee Fishburn CAPSA’s Director of Projects and Initiatives.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'Becoming Ella Fitzgerald' with Judith Tick on Monday's Access Utah 50:48

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We revisit our conversation with Judith Tick about her book Becoming Ella Fitzgerald, where she offers a portrait of this ambitious risk-taker whose exceptional musical spontaneity made her a transformational artist.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'The Six' by Loren Grush on Thursday's Access Utah 50:16

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Loren Grush is a space reporter for Bloomberg, where she covers everything from NASA, human spaceflight, and the booming commercial space industry to distant stars and planets. The daughter of two NASA engineers, she grew up surrounded by space shuttles and rocket scientists—literally. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she was a senior science reporter f…

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NEHMA Exhibits '24 on Wednesday's Access Utah 46:40

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Our guest is Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) Museum Director and Chief Curator, Katie Lee-Koven, and we talk about current exhibits at the museum.By Tom Williams

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'Bridle Up Hope' with Sarah Brown on Tuesday's Access Utah 49:00

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The Tribune recently spoke with young leaders in Utah working to help. Today we’ll talk with one of those leaders. Sarah Brown is Assistant to the Executive Director and Equine Assisted Learning Instructor at Bridle Up Hope.By Tom Williams

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Episode 207 - Spotlight with Author & Rare Book Dealer Rebecca Romney 1:46:16

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Welcome to Episode 207. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with rare book dealer and author Rebecca Romney. Her first book was PRINTER’S ERROR: Irreverent Stories from Book History, and she made a significant contribution to the world of romance fiction with her collection, THE ROMANCE NOVEL IN ENGLISH: A Rare Book Survey, 1769-1999. Y…

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'Howling for Glen Canyon' on Monday's Access Utah 50:35

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Today we’ll talk with Zak Podmore, an environmental journalist and writer based in Bluff, Utah. He is author of two books, including the forthcoming Life after Deadpool. We’ll also be joined by Eric Balken, Executive Director of Glen Canyon Institute.By Tom Williams

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The latest from Israel and Gaza with Amos Guiora on Thursday's Access Utah 53:55

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Professor Guiora has published extensively both in the U.S. and Europe on issues related to national security, limits of interrogation, religion and terrorism, the limits of power, multiculturalism, and human rights.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'Public Libraries' with Sam Passey on Wednesday's Access Utah 48:28

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Sam Passey is Director of the Uintah County Library in Vernal and we revisit our conversation with him, reviewing current challenges and opportunities and looking to the future.By Tom Williams

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Episode 206 - Author Spotlight with Rebecca Rego Barry 1:37:21

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Welcome to Episode 206 where we have a fantastic conversation with Rebecca Rego Barry, author of THE VANISHING OF CAROLYN WELLS: Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author. One reviewer referred to Barry’s book as a “process biography.” It is true, Barry takes you along on her investigation into the life of Carolyn Wells who, it turns out, wrot…

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Earth Day 2024 on Monday's Access Utah 51:00

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Every year for Earth Day, we check in with writer and photographer Stephen Trimble, author of “Bargaining for Eden: The Fight for the Last Open Spaces in America,” and many other books. He, alongside other guests join this episode to discuss plans for the environment under a reelected Biden administration, and under a second Trump administration.…

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Food security with Heidi Kühn on Wednesday's Access Utah 45:10

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Heidi Kühn is our guest for this episode. Through the nonprofit organization Roots of Peace, which she founded in 1997, Kühn has led initiatives to restore agriculture in former conflict zones, restore soil health, enhance food security, support livelihoods and help sustain local communities with new sources of food and income.…

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'Neurodiversity' with Jason Grygla on Monday's Access Utah 48:57

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Our guest today is Jason Grygla, Executive Director and Founder of Techie for Life. He’ll give a talk tomorrow at noon in the Dunford Auditorium at Utah Tech University in St. George. His talk is titled Neurodiversity: A Renaissance of Development and Needed Diversity. The talk is part of Utah Tech’s Trailblazing Speaker Series.…

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'Sliding Into History' on Wednesday's Access Utah 47:16

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On this episode we talk with USU professor Tammy Proctor and several students in her sports history class about a project they’re calling Sliding Into History: The Legacy of USU Women's Softball Champions 1980 – 1981.By Tom Williams

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Episode 205 - Author Spotlight with Yulin Kuang 1:35:11

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Welcome to Episode 205! April is National Poetry Month and we are here for it. Emily is currently reading YOU ARE HERE: Poetry in the Natural World, a new anthology edited by Ada Limón, and Chris is reading BOATS FOR WOMEN by Sandra Yannone.Since our last episode, Chris finished listening to WAKE UP WITH PURPOSE! What I’ve Learned in my First Hundr…

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'Westwater: Lost and Found' with Mike Milligan on Monday's Access Utah 49:48

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Westwater Lost and Found: Expanded Edition is the continuing story of Westwater—a relatively short, deep canyon near the Utah-Colorado state line that has become one of the most popular river-running destinations in the Southwest—and its lasting significance to the study of the Upper Colorado River. Author Mike Milligan joins the program to discuss…

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Revisiting 'Beethoven' with Kerry Candaele on Wednesday's Access Utah 42:52

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We revisit our conversation with film producer and director Kerry Candaele, who is showing the first two documentaries of his Beethoven trilogy. We discuss the films as well as the global impact of Beethoven's music.By Tom Williams

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'Returning Rapids Project' with Mike DeHoff on Monday's Access Utah 50:02

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The receding waters of Lake Powell have returned some of the dam-inundated areas of the Colorado River Basin to a more natural state, while imperiling others. Mike DeHoff joins us to discuss.By Tom Williams

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'Big Box USA' on Thursday's Access Utah 50:27

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On this episode we talk with the editors of Big Box USA, which presents a new look at how the big box retail store has dramatically reshaped the U.S. economy and its ecosystems in the last half century.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting A Republic of Scoundrels' On Wednesday's Access Utah 46:17

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Today we revisit our conversation with the editors of the book 'A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers, and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation.' Our guests are editors Timothy Hemmis and David Head.By Tom Williams

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Episode 204 - Author Spotlight with Allison Pataki 1:24:00

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We begin Episode 204 with the announcement of our second quarter readalong in our year of reading romance and end with a delightful conversation with author Allison Pataki about her fabulous new novel, FINDING MARGARET FULLER.Since our last episode, Emily has continued with her intention of reading a short story every Monday. She read “Lot” by Brya…

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Environmental member drive special on Wednesday's Access Utah 50:00

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We talk with Wayne Wurtsbaugh, professor emeritus in the Watershed Sciences Department at USU and Jack Greene, nature educator and regular contributor to UPR’s Wild About Utah.By Tom Williams

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Folklore member drive special with Lynne McNeill on Monday's Access Utah 50:31

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It’s another special Member Drive edition of the program and our guest is folklorist Lynne McNeill.By Tom Williams

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Episode 203 - Romance Readalong with INDIGO by Beverly Jenkins 1:12:27

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Welcome to Episode 203! Some highlights of this episode: Emily dives into the pages of THE FROZEN RIVER by Ariel Lawhon and the delicious world of baking with THE COOKIE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE cookbook by Nancy Silverton and Carolynn Carreno. Meanwhile, Chris is back in high school with Jenna Miller's new sapphic YA romance, WE GOT THE BEAT. Emily de…

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Revisiting 'Crossings' with Ben Goldfarb on Wednesday's Access Utah 46:36

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We revisit our conversation with Ben Goldfarb to talk wildlife and discuss his upcoming book, Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.By Tom Williams

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Rural Utah voting and elections with T.J. Ellerbeck on Monday's Access Utah 40:38

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Our guest today is T.J. Ellerbeck, executive director of the Rural Utah Project, which works in voter registration and mobilization in rural areas among other initiatives. We’ll talk about voting and elections, technology, and other issues affecting rural Utah.By Tom Williams

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Sweet beats with the Cougar Marching Band 23:46

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The WSU Fight Song, the roaring crowd, the electric atmosphere. Washington State University’s Cougar Marching Band is often the heart and soul that connects WSU alumni and fans at these games. In this episode, new Cougar Marching Band director Jon Sweet takes magazine associate editor Adriana Janovich behind the scenes. He talks about the music, th…

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Bringing War Home: Vietnam War Symposium on Wednesday's Access Utah 51:45

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Many are still living with the legacies of the Vietnam War, and one of the populations deeply affected by this devastating event were the women of many backgrounds who served militarily. Susan O’Neill and Kara Dixon Vuic join us today to discuss.By Tom Williams

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Episode 202 - Author & Editor Spotlight with Jessica Pryde 1:23:57

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Welcome to Episode 202 of the Book Cougars, featuring an Author and Editor Spotlight with Jessica Pryde.Chris and Emily are enjoying and learning from Jess’s ground-breaking anthology, BLACK LOVE MATTERS: REAL TALK ON ROMANCE, BEING SEEN, AND HAPPILY EVER AFTERS. Thanks to listener Katie for putting this book on our radar.We’re both currently immer…

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Faith and the Environment with Tamarra Kemsley on Monday's Access Utah 49:02

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Today Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley joins us to talk about how religious faith affects peoples’ views of the environment.By Tom Williams

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Moab Kane Creek development on Thursday's Access Utah 50:58

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A developer plans to build a large luxury home and commercial development on scenic agricultural land in the Colorado River floodplain just outside Moab, and a residents’ group, as part of a groundswell of local opposition, has formed to oppose the development. KZMU's Molly Marcello and other guests join to discuss.…

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2024 legislature with Tyler Clancy on Wednesday's Access Utah 42:27

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Today we’ll talk with Rep. Clancy about mental health issues, homelessness, and other issues.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting The "Pill Mill Killer" on Tuesday's Access Utah 50:37

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We revisit our conversation with Philip Eil about his book Prescription for Pain. It follows his years-long investigation into his father’s old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago but is now serving four consecuti…

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Love magic for Valentine's Day 2024 on Wednesday's Access Utah 46:07

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On this Valentine’s Day we're joined by Jeannie Thomas to talk about love spells, heartbreak rituals, a study about fruit flies and breakups, and anthropologist Helen Fisher’s studies on what happens to our brains when we fall in love.By Tom Williams

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Discussing Lisa Thompson's 'Wild Wasatch Front' on Tuesdays Access Utah 49:10

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Lisa Thompson and the Natural History Museum of Utah have a new book out called Wild Wasatch Front, an urban adventure guide that invites both locals and tourists to discover unexpected nature thriving in the cities and suburbs of the Wasatch FrontBy Tom Williams

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Episode 201 - A Great Last Night with Luanne Rice 1:43:21

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Welcome to Episode 201 featuring an Author Spotlight with LUANNE RICE recorded at the beautiful and welcoming Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme, CT. Luanne’s new novel, LAST NIGHT, is out now. You’ve heard us rave about it in recent episodes and we do our best to keep our conversation with Luanne spoiler free.Some highlights of this episode:…

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Water issues in the 2024 Legislature on Monday's Access Utah 50:47

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On this episode we’ll talk about water policy as it's being debated and acted upon at the Utah Legislature. Our guests include Salt Lake Tribune water and land use reporter Leia Larsen and Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-SLC.By Tom Williams

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Great Salt Lake & the 2024 Legislature on Wednesday's Access Utah 47:16

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Our guest is Great Salt Lake Commissioner and Great Salt Lake Strike Team Co-Chair Brian Steed, here to talk about the Great Salt Lake Data and Insights Summary, prepared for the 2024 Utah Legislature.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'National Dish' with Anya von Bremzen on Tuesday's Access Utah 48:55

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We all have an idea in our heads about what French food is—or Italian, or Japanese, or Mexican, or . . . But where did those ideas come from? Who decides what makes a national food canon? Recipient of three James Beard awards, Anya von Bremzen joins us to discuss.

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'Our Secret Society' with Tanisha Ford on Monday's Access Utah 48:36

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Today historian Tanisha Ford will join us to talk about her biography of Mollie Moon, who was one of the most influential women of the civil rights era.By Tom Williams