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What's the scoop behind KZMU News? On the latest This Week in Moab, KZMU News team Molly Marcello and Emily Arntsen join host Christy Williams Dunton in conversation. They bring clips and stories reported over the past year, and discuss the backstory of their reporting. Plus, we'll hear about the importance of community radio news! Newsies, this one's for you.

// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free

On the latest This Week in Moab, we hear from Science Moab's executive director, Carrie Schwartz. The nonprofit elevates the exciting science around the Colorado Plateau, and is bringing back 'Science on Screen' events to Swanny City Park. Plus, later in the program we have Karen Guzman-Newton, whose research at the University of Utah found that Moab's Main Street is Utah's deadliest. Guzman-Newton will discuss the grassroots effort around making Main Street safer for the public.

// Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free

On the latest Art Talks, we get into the art of imagination. Cartoonist Paul Trap, creator of 'Thatababy' comic strip discusses how he approaches cartooning and where he draws inspiration. Plus, we have imaginary visitors! Host Richard Codd is joined by a mime and a Soviet-era architect.

// Music in this episode is ‘Swinging Sofas’ by Lobo Loco

On the latest This Week in Moab, we have a conversation with Lena Pace, the new superintendent of the SE Utah Group of National Parks. Pace has worked all over this country: on a floating ranger station in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, to the desert of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, even the south shore of Long Island at Fire Island National Seashore. We hear about her work experience, her impressions of the Moab area, and what's ahead for Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.

Melt into the liminal on the latest Radio Book Club. Our hosts discuss that specific type of reading that helps you pull back the veil on your reality, especially in the threshold of adolescence. Plus, have you ever received a black eye or a paper cut from reading too hard?? Our hosts sure have. And book reviews and mentions!

Finally we say bon voyage to amazing RBC host Shari Zollinger, who will be broadening this years’ horizons by traveling away from Moab, but has plans to return with lots of new ideas and stories.

// Music in this Episode is ‘Sailing Away’ by Holizna CC

On the latest Buck & Bernie, the dynamic duo say 'au revoir' to their listeners. It's been an amazing several years of food adventures and spirited conversations with chefs/hosts Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas. Join them in their final episode as they detail their own culinary journeys and where they each are headed next. Bon voyage, Buck & Bernie!

// Music in this episode is Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa