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Season 5
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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."
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Season 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.