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Season 5

Airs Sunday October 12th, 2008
Heather Ferrell

Art...has it changed during the 76 years the Salt Lake Art Center has existed? What is the Center's role in the cultural life of our community? The Center's new executive Director, native Utahn Heather Ferrell, says she is passionate about the vital role of contemporary art and artists and about how the Center can encourage meaningful community dialogue on relevant issues through thought-provoking exhibitions and programs. A conversation with Heather Ferrell next.


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Aired Sunday October 5th, 2008
Utah's 3R's Project

Is it possible to teach the history of America or Utah or anywhere else without sometimes discussing religion and faith?  It can be a thorny issue.  As can prayer in public schools.  Utah's 3R's Project of Right, Responsibility and Respect is aimed at teaching teachers how to teach the 3R's and abide by the First Amendment.  A conversation with Martha Ball, the Director of the Utah's 3R's Project, next time.


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Season 4

Aired Sunday September 28th, 2008
Karen Hale

This show is a rebroadcast.

She served two terms in Utah's Senate before retiring and is now Communications Director for Salt Lake Mayor Ralph Becker. Democrat Karen Hale loves public service and was recently named winner of the Eleanor Roosevelt Award by party leaders who say she personifies the ideals of the nation's longest serving first lady. She is a super delegate and must decide between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. A conversation with Karen Hale next time.


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Aired Sunday September 21st, 2008
Jill Stevens

She says giving back is her passion. Shortly out of high school, she joined the Utah National Guard and received five medals for service as a combat medic in Afghanistan, graduated from nursing with high honors, became Miss Utah, runs marathons - who knows what's ahead? A conversation with Jill Stevens, next time.


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Aired Sunday August 31st, 2008
Natalie Gochnour

A leader of Salt Lake's "Downtown Rising" project, she was recently named "Wasatch Woman of the Year."  A conversation with Natalie Gochnour who says "feminine values" have strongly influenced her 23 years of public service.

 


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Aired Sunday August 24th, 2008
Mike Dmitrich

After 40 years in Utah's legislature, Mike Dmitrich --minority leader in first the House and then the Senate-- says it's time to hang 'em up. A conversation with Carbon County's one-time coal miner next time.


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Aired Sunday August 17th, 2008
Ken Sanders

Ken Sanders knows a "rare" book when he sees one.  His rare knowledge of rare books has attracted producers of the PBS hit program "Antiques Road Show," who include him now as an expert appraiser of such rare finds.

But Sanders loves, finds, reads and sells all kinds of books - something he has been doing since he was a young boy.  A conversation with Ken Sanders next time.


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Aired Sunday August 10th, 2008
KUED's 50th Anniversary

Fifty years of television excellence? That has been the goal. From dazzling productions to straight talk shows - from "How's Your Health?" to "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood," "Sesame Street" and "Utah's World War II Stories," - KUED has done it all. This week we take a look back with two pioneers of KUED.


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Aired Sunday August 3rd, 2008
Richard Kendell

Fewer high school graduates are going on to colleges and universities. Is the cost of tuition to blame? And what of the children of undocumented immigrants? Should they be encouraged to further their education? A conversation with Dr. Richard E. Kendell next time.


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Aired Sunday July 27th, 2008
Thurl Bailey

Thurl Bailey was a basketball star for a big part of his life.

He led the North Carolina State University basketball team to the NCAA National Championship in 1983. He also starred for the Utah Jazz, the Minnesota Timberwolves and two European teams as a professional basketball player.

And now, as he approaches his 50th year, Thurl's many talents keep him busier than ever. A conversation with Thurl Bailey next time.


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Aired Sunday July 20th, 2008
Eileen Dwyer

What are the primary causes of homelessness? And are there effective ways of helping the growing number of homeless people in our state? Will "permanent" housing for the homeless really work? Utah's homeless--this week.


Aired Sunday July 13th, 2008
Ramona Sierra

Native-American Ramona Sierra is a clinical social worker and a "horse whisperer" who believes whenever all beings connect, a foundation is provided to explore one's own relationship with self and with others.


Aired Sunday July 6th, 2008
Lou Callister

Lou and Ellen Callister know the grief of losing a child who died as a result of addiction. And they now devote time and resources hoping to help others avoid such tragedy. Lou Callister shares his story next time.


Aired Sunday June 29th, 2008
Brian McPherson

Can carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants be captured and stored underground? University of Utah scientist Brian J. McPherson believes it's possible. Professor McPherson reports his findings next time.


Aired Sunday June 22nd, 2008
Betsy Burton

Just as David battled with Goliath, Betsy Burton, owner of The King's English Bookstore has waged her own 30-year battle to save independent, local businesses. Why does she do it and can she win the battle?


Aired Sunday June 15th, 2008
Solomon Awan

Many of the "lost boys of Sudan" are in Utah. One is Solomon Awan, whose journey from a small village took years and thousands of miles of walking, hunger, hiding - constant danger. Solomon Awan tells his story.

For additional information on the current situation in Sudan, please visit any of the following websites.

www.silentimages.org

www.amnestyusa.org

www.savedarfur.org


Aired Sunday June 1st, 2008
Douglas Snarr

Doug Snarr had a rocky start in life.  He stuttered and stammered, was afraid to speak in class, on the phone, or to ask a girl for a date.  From total fear on to brilliant success – the story of Douglas T. Snarr.


Aired Sunday May 25th, 2008
Dick Nourse

He wasn't quite twenty four when he began one of the most illustrious careers in broadcast news. After four decades in the anchor chair, Dick Nourse has said "enough." What are his memories and what of his future?


Aired Sunday May 18th, 2008
Capitol Renovation with David Harris Hart

The old girl --Utah's stately capitol-- has had a major facelift and not only is she more attractive-- but she likely won't soon fall down. A virtual walk through the Capitol-- with guidance from architect David Harris Hart.


Season 3

Aired Sunday December 30th, 2007
Mayor Rocky Anderson

Never shy of controversy, Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson has dominated local headlines now for almost eight years. His call for impeachment of President Bush has attracted national attention. And his efforts to improve and protect the environment have brought international acclaim. So what lies ahead for Ross C. Anderson? A conversation with the Mayor.


Aired Sunday December 23rd, 2007
Rev. France Davis

For 33 years he has been the pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. He marched from Selma to Montgomery with the Reverend Dr. Marticn Luther King, Junior. He now serves on more boards and committees than one can mention and is a widely respected leader in the state of Utah--and, indeed, in the nation.-His interesting history is detailed in a new book:"France Davis: an american story told.": A conversation with the Reverend France Davis.

 


Aired Sunday December 16th, 2007
David Chapman

He rides his 10-speed bicycle to and from work every day. He is a renowned teacher, scholar and administrator who has published 120 articles in refereed journals, including Nature, Science and Scientific American. And, he says, our global heat engine is overheating. A conversation with Professor David Chapman on the next Conversation.


Aired Sunday December 2nd, 2007
No Conversations during Pledge

There will be no Conversations with Ted Capener airing this Sunday due to KUED's annual Fall Pledge Drive. 

Please tune in again after the pledge drive for more episodes! 


Aired Sunday November 18th, 2007
Sam & Adrien Taylor & Maxine Newell & Bette Stanton

Sam Taylor, Adrien Taylor, Maxine Newell, & Bette Stanton.

When you have been the publisher and editor of a weekly newspaper for some five decades and have been a member of the Utah legislature, you learn a lot about your town and your state. Sam Taylor knows and loves Moab and the state of Utah. So does his accomplished wife, Adrienne. A conversation with the Taylors and Moab/Kanab film expert Bette Stanton and with writer Maxine Newell--all on the next "Utah Conversations."


Aired Sunday November 11th, 2007
Karl Tangren

He says he was born atop a horse—and later became an extra in several western movies made in Moab. He says it really wasn’t John Wayne but a double who rode off in the sunset— A conversation with cattle rancher Karl Tangren.

 


Aired Sunday November 4th, 2007
Shauna Cook Clinger

Art is a mirror, from which a viewer should be able to learn something about themselves. That, according to a well-known Utah artist whose first love is the human form an embodiment of the spirit. A conversation with Shauna Cook Clinger.


Aired Sunday October 28th, 2007
Georgia B. Peterson

What does a former Utah legislator do when she leaves the House? Georgia B. Peterson has worked now for 15 years to help Navajos in Utah receive the millions of dollars from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund they say is due them from oil royalties. A conversation with Georgia Peterson.

Aired Sunday October 21st, 2007
Shelley Osterloh & Richard Young

What do a television reporter --well known for her coverage of the Olympics--and a well-known bronze sculptor have in common? Three children and some 30 years of marriage.  A conversation with Shelley Osterloh and husband Richard Young on this “Conversation.”  

Aired Sunday October 14th, 2007
Anne Stewart Mark

Playgoers in Utah know her, She has had many leading roles, supporting roles and bit roles (sometimes three or four in one play) --and she always is a standout...a professional whose career includes more plays than we have time to mention. What's more, she is now an acclaimed director. Ted talks with Anne Stewart Mark on this “Conversation.”


Aired Sunday October 7th, 2007
Kenneth G. Hansen

Why are there problems in settling estates- Kenneth G. Hansen says often it's not because of money that's left- but because of the orther "stuff"... the piano, rugs, chairs, and things. A solution from Ken Hansen on this "Utah Conversations."  You can purchase your copy of "Don't let the stuff you leave behind destroy your family" at Sam Weller's books.


Aired Sunday September 30th, 2007
Don Gale

He was a highly successful businessman, who with help and guidance of his mother Rose, his brother Abe, and his father Harry, turned a rag-bag business into riches. I.J. "Izzy" Wagner's colorful life, his influence and success and his "giving back" are detailed in a new book--"Bags to Riches--the story of I.J. Wagner". A conversation with the book's author Don Gale on this "Utah Conversations."

Aired Sunday September 23rd, 2007
George Cheney

University of Utah professor George Cheney says the drive to consume more and more and to do more and more is a vicious cycle… and technology and buying more “stuff” may not pave the road to happiness but keep us in a pothole of permanent dissatisfaction. A conversation with George Cheney.


Aired Sunday September 16th, 2007
John C. Wester

After 31 years of priesthood, nine of them spent as auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, 56 -year-old John C. Wester was installed earlier this year as the ninth bishop of the Salt Lake Diocese overseeing the lives of 200,000 Utah Catholics. Bishop Wester says the Diocese of Salt Lake City is a missionary church, and he is looking forward to being a shepherd in this wonderful community. Ted has a conversation with Bishop John C. Wester.

Season 2

Aired Sunday May 20th, 2007
Robert Goldburg

Conspiracy theories are his forte, and he says society is obsessed with them.

Robert Goldberg, a professor of History at the University of Utah, sits down to talk about some famous conspiracies including the JFK shooting, Marilyn Monroe's death and TWA Flight 800.


Aired Sunday May 6th, 2007
Manny Hendrix

It has happened only a very few times--a college basketball player, with no football experience-- making it as a professional football star; fast and strong and smart—the University of Utah's Manny Hendrix did it. And how is he doing now that he is the director of athletic relations for the University of Utah?

Aired Sunday April 29th, 2007
Frank T. Ferguson

What do these buildings have in common: Abravanel Hall, BYU's Jerusalem Center , the Gad Valley restaurant at Snowbird, Rice Eccles stadium, the formerly named Delta Center , and too many other buildings to mention?  The answer: they were all designed by Utah architect Frank T. Ferguson. Ted talks with Frank about what makes a great building and what makes a building great.

Aired Sunday April 22nd, 2007
Katherine Coles

In naming Katharine Coles to a five year term as the state's poet laureate, Governor Huntsman said the arts are an essential element to Utah 's future.

An associate professor of English at the University of Utah , Katherine Coles has a long history of professional and community service and has received several awards for her work.

What role can poetry and the literary arts play in our lives? And just what does the post entail? Tune in to find out as we talk with  Utah 's new poet laureate Katharine Coles. 


Aired Sunday April 15th, 2007
Utah State Capitol Building

Not many major changes have been made to Utah's State Capitol building since it was dedicated back in 1916, but that's all about to change.

When the "new" building officially reopens on January 4th of 2008, we will see new murals, new sculptures and new paintings.

The number of visitors to the capitol is expected to double or even triple from recent years. And plenty of space is being set aside for those kinds of crowds. Tune in for a preview and progress report on our "new" state capitol.


Aired Sunday April 8th, 2007
Ali Hasnain

He was student body president at the University of Utah a year ago...the first Muslim ever elected to that position. Now he represents all students of higher education as a member of the Utah State Board of Regents. A conversation with Ali Hasnain.

Aired Sunday April 1st, 2007
Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey travels the world inspiring business people, educators and others alike to be more effective, goal oriented and motivated.

In his new book "Everyday Greatness" Steve reflects on stories which teach readers to apply the principles in his books, "The 7 Habits" and "The 8th Habit."

Tune in to learn what motivates Stephen. How he got where he is today, and where he is going.


Aired Sunday March 25th, 2007
Edna Anderson Taylor

Edna Anderson Taylor, also known as Romper Room's Miss Julie, will be joining Ted for a look back into the “magic mirror.”

Tune in to see what Miss Julie is up to now that you're all grown up.


Aired Sunday March 18th, 2007
Linda Wakefield

As Dancing with the Stars finished up its 10 week run, Ted chated with Linda Wakefield, the Artistic Director of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company.

The two took a look at some memorable dances and had an unforgettable conversation.


Aired Sunday February 18th, 2007
Thad Hall

Election season has begun and electronic voting is sweeping through the nation. Some are worried about the new technology and its lack of a paper trail.
Does a push of the button really compare to a punch
of the hole? Thad Hall, a professor at the University of Utah and political science junkie, has written a book about your vote and its future.
Learn more about Thad Hall and the University of
Utah's Political Science Department.

Aired Sunday February 11th, 2007
Ken Jennings

Ken Jennings, local Jeopardy! champ and author of the newly released book Brainiac, will join Ted on Utah Conversations. Having graduated from BYU, Utahns claim Ken as a hometown genius.

Tune in to hear his perspective on his new book, and to see Ted challenge Ken to some trivia of his own.


Aired Sunday February 4th, 2007
Michael K. Young

2006 marks Michael K. Young's third year as president of the University of Utah . And though many interesting things are going on at the university, Ted and President Young will be discussing a different topic—religion. Michael Young has an interesting perspective on religious freedom, having served as a member and two term chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Join Utah Conversations for a conversation that won't be easily forgotten.

Aired Sunday January 28th, 2007
Julie Jensen

The play, the Bard said, is the thing. But, as he surely knew—‘tisn't so—without the accomplished playwright. Utahn Julie Jensen more than fills the bill. She has taught playwriting at seven different colleges and universities.  She worked as writer in Hollywood for five years and until recently directed the graduate playwriting program at the university of Nevada , Las Vegas . She is now resident playwright at Salt Lake Acting Company.

Aired Sunday December 24th, 2006
Gordon B. Hinckley

A few years back, Ted sat down with President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley.

Tune in on Christmas Eve as President Hinckley shares a message on Christmas, hope and heroes.


Season 1

Aired Sunday July 9th, 2006
Amanda Dickson

Amanda Dickson is KSL's radio-voice that wakes you up in the morning. She works 10-12 hours a day, wakes up at 3:00 am, and still has energy to sound bright and knowledgeable. Find out what makes this Utahn tick by watching Utah Conversations.

Aired Sunday July 2nd, 2006
Calvin Rampton & John Gallivan

Calvin Rampton, former Governor of Utah and John Gallivan, long time publisher of the Salt Lake Tribune talk politics, past and present. It may be that no two Utahns have had more impact on the health and well-being of Salt Lake .

Aired Sunday June 25th, 2006
Esther Landa

Esther Landa, community activist, education leader, and a true hands-on woman. She has received three honorary doctorates, presided over many organizations, and been elected to many important positions. At 93 she is witty as ever and has some great stories to tell.

Aired Sunday June 18th, 2006
Bonnie Phillips

Bonnie Phillips, owner of Salt Lake's Phillips gallery, started the Golden Rule Project. The project began as a work of art consisting of sixteen golden rule formulations taken from different cultures, philosophies and teachings. Each original work of art was placed in high schools and middle schools to promote students to consider the golden rule. She hopes the Golden Rule Project will enhance the contemplation of  how people should treat each other.

Aired Sunday June 11th, 2006
Raymond Tymas-Jones

Raymond Tymas-Jones, the new Dean of the University of Utah's College of Fine Arts and Associate Vice President for the Arts. He thinks art and engineering can compliment each other more than others may think.

Aired Sunday June 4th, 2006
Jake Garn

Jake Garn, a senator, astronaut, father, mayor and pilot. As he approaches his 74th birthday, he still flies his airplane, does 75 push-ups and serves on more boards than we have space to mention. Join Ted for a special conversation.

Aired Sunday May 28th, 2006
Dr. Erik Jorgensen

Dr. Erik Jorgensen, the Scientific Director of the Brain Institute at the University of Utah and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Learn about the molecules that make us think, the circuits that make us act, and why it really matters.

Aired Sunday May 21st, 2006
Chief Chris Burbank

Chief Chris Burbank was appointed the new Salt Lake City Chief of Police in March. He has worked for the Salt Lake City Police Department for 15 years, was the sergeant of the Downtown Bicycle Unit and a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team. Now that serious crime in Utah is at a 14 year low, what is next for the new chief?

Aired Sunday May 7th, 2006
Al Rounds

Al Rounds, a well known artist whose watercolor paintings appear to be done in oils. He has traveled the world looking for the perfect picture to paint.

Aired Sunday April 30th, 2006
Dr. James H. Thomas

Dr. James H. Thomas, a founder of the Arab American University in Palestine and an Emeritus Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Utah State University.  He will tell his personal story of spending 16 years in the Middle East.

Aired Sunday April 23rd, 2006
Chieko Okazaki

Chieko Okazaki, a former counselor in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Relief Society presidency--author of seven books, a well-known lecturer on women's rights. She has interesting stories to tell of her childhood in Hawaii, the bombing at Pearl Harbor and racism.

Aired Sunday April 16th, 2006
Craig Wirth

Craig Wirth, longtime feature reporter for CBS, CNBC, Clear Channel Broadcasting and other major media outlets. Well known for his old car and his travels across Utah and elsewhere, Craig will provide feature stories and interesting tales. He is currently teaching in the Dept. of Communication at the U. 

Aired Sunday April 9th, 2006
Elaine Elliott

Elaine Elliott, head coach of the Lady Ute Basketball Team
Join host Ted Capener as he chats with Elaine Elliot, head coach of the Lady Ute basketball team. Elliott just led the team to the 'Elite Eight' of the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time in the history of the school.