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Thursday February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThe newly remodeled Moab Museum is opening its doors for a Community Preview this weekend. The exhibit space is now organized around distinct stories and themes, meant to evoke a sense of place in Moab – as well as its place-makers. Staff and trustees are looking for feedback, hoping the community becomes invested and passionate about their local museum and its updated resources. Show Notes: Community Exhibit Preview – https://www.facebook.com/events/191726192199215/ Moab Museum – https://...
Wednesday February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBCoal-fired power plants are closing across the country. In the Western states that make up the drought-plagued Colorado River, these facilities use a significant amount of the region’s scarce water supplies. With closure dates looming, communities are starting the contentious debate about how this newly freed up water should be put to use. Show Notes: KUNC, As Western Coal Plants Close, What Happens To Their Waste? https://www.kunc.org/post/western-coal-plants-close-what-happens-their-wa...
Tuesday February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020 23:21 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBMillions of cubic feet of natural gas continue going to waste near Moab as regulators figure out the fate of a deactivated pipeline. In the middle of a high-potential oil operation, the ‘Paradox’ pipeline tells a story of ignored safety standards, a bankrupt operator, and an uncertain future. KZMU News spoke with Salt Lake Tribune reporter Brian Maffly, who says the pipeline is truly living up to its name. Show Notes: The Salt Lake Tribune, ‘Paradox pipeline lives up to its name for Utah r...
Monday February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020 20:02 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBAfter an outcry from elected officials, the BLM has dropped plans to auction off two parcels for oil and gas leasing overlapping the Slickrock Bike Trail and Moab’s sole source aquifer. The reversal came days after Utah Governor Gary Herbert asked the federal agency to defer the leases and consider ‘visitor experience’ as well as ‘local water quality.’ And later in the news, a new study finds a warming climate is already causing river flows in the Southwest’s largest watershed to decline. Plu...
Get An Earful - Parking in Moab City (Part 2)
February 21, 2020 20:27 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIf you thought the conversation on Moab’s downtown parking structure project had finished – think again. On the extended newscast, the Moab Sun News’ Maggie McGuire and Rachel Fixen return to the KZMU studios for round two of a discussion diving deep into the parking structure issue and other transportation related projects. Show Notes: 'Much Ado About Parking: A Deep Dive Into The Debate Around Moab's Downtown Garage Plans' – http://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4da21e02-5423-11ea-a92...
Friday February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020 19:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn the latest weekly roundup with The Times-Independent - two parcels slated for oil and gas lease in Sand Flats Recreation Area are pulled after public outcry. Plus, the man charged related to the deaths of a father and son in Moab makes his first court appearance, threats to local honey bees are varied, and state legislation is introduced to create Utahraptor State Park. Tune in. Show Notes: 'Sand Flats Pulled From Potential Drilling Sites' https://moabtimes.com/2020/02/21/sand-flats-pull...
Thursday February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020 20:23 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBCommunity criticism of a downtown parking structure has cast uncertainty on the future of the multi-million dollar project. In a meeting Tuesday, city council member Karen Guzman Newton requested her fellow council members support terminating Moab City’s cooperative agreement with UDOT, and focus instead on regional transit. Reactions from elected officials were mixed – questions were raised over contractual obligations, Moab’s reputation, and the need for a community-backed solution. And lat...
Wednesday February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020 20:54 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBUtah Governor Gary Herbert has asked the Bureau of Land Management to defer two parcels of land in Sand Flats Recreation Area currently nominated for oil and gas development. His request comes after Moab elected officials and outdoor recreation outfitters called on him to speak up for the recreation economy and precious water resources. Plus, Grand County, Moab City, and the Town of Castle Valley voted unanimously to support a resolution encouraging the Utah Legislature to ratify the Equal Ri...
Tuesday February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBA bill introduced to the statehouse last week revealed more details on a new state park proposal. The legislation would appropriate $10 million to the creation of Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells, roughly 15 miles north of Moab. Then, our partners at KUER report on a slice of land in Southern Utah that often flies under the radar – the Kanab Escalante Planning Area. And later, groundwater is under threat from a warming climate according to a new study. Show Notes: Utahraptor State Par...
Monday February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020 21:07 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBLocal elected officials and recreation outfitters are coming together in a national press call Tuesday to urge the Trump administration to withdraw proposed oil and gas leases they say would threaten the outdoor recreation economy and local drinking water. A Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale slated for June currently includes two parcels overlapping portions of the Slickrock bike trail and Moab’s sole source aquifer. KZMU News stopped by the Slickrock trailhead this weekend to ...
Get An Earful - Parking in Moab City
February 14, 2020 21:53 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMoab residents, business owners, and some city council members recently expressed resistance to a proposed downtown parking structure. Our partners at the Moab Sun News reported that community members questioned the overall benefits of a parking garage, wondering if there's an actual need for the multi-million dollar project. Managing editor Maggie McGuire and staff writer Rachel Fixen stopped by the KZMU studios to unpack this controversial issue and the complicated emotions at play. Show N...
Friday February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020 19:18 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBKZMU News speaks with Carter Pape, staff writer for The Times-Independent about a recent tragedy – a car accident that took the lives of a local father and his son. Pape gives a breakdown of what law enforcement say might have happened to cause the accident, and a reflection of the community response in the aftermath. Show Notes: 'Funeral Services, benefit event announced for family of car crash victims' https://moabtimes.com/2020/02/13/funeral-services-benefit-event-announced-for-family-of...
Thursday February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020 18:28 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBThe first hearing on the Trump Administration’s proposal to speed up energy projects through a National Environmental Policy Act rollback was held in Denver on Tuesday. Although industry strongly supports a push for faster environmental reviews, many people testifying during the hearing said a careful process leads to better decisions. Our partners at KDNK spoke with Peter Hart, staff attorney for Wilderness Workshop, about what’s at stake if the proposed revisions to NEPA are approved. Show...
Wednesday February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020 21:05 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBJust north of Arches National Park, the Dalton Wells area is internationally known as a place of incredible significance when it comes to paleontological resources. In recent years however, elected officials have grown concerned about its protection. As Moab’s tourism boom draws more people to dispersed camping in the area, vandalism and waste increase. In recent years, state agencies and stakeholders have looked for simple and consistent solutions to protect these natural resources. With a ...
Tuesday February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020 20:41 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBThe Moab community is raising funds for the family of a local man who lost his life in a car accident Sunday night. His son, also in the vehicle at the time, was last reported by the Moab Police Department to be in critical condition. The crash occurred at Center and Main Street in downtown Moab. Law enforcement are holding a suspect in custody on multiple charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Then, the San Juan Health Service District now has $5.3 million in funding to build a...
Monday February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020 20:46 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBThe Trump Administration approved new management plans last week for the reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. Critics were quick to denounce the monument management plans, which came two years after President Trump drastically reduced their boundaries. Indigenous-led Utah Diné Bikéyah dismissed the Bears Ears plan as part of a broader problem that leaves Indigenous Peoples out of decisions for sacred lands. And later, Public Lands Corner takes a stroll down mem...
Friday February 7, 2020
February 07, 2020 22:10 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBKZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent about their latest coverage. This week - Grand County joins Moab City in opposing oil and gas leasing in Sand Flats Recreation Area, county elected officials support a state park effort in the Dalton Wells area, and the recommendations for changing the form of county government get finalized. Plus, the county council appoints a new Clerk/Auditor. Tune in. Show Notes: County opposes Sand Flats oil, gas lease sal...
Thursday February 6, 2020
February 06, 2020 19:52 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBThe Grand County Council has joined Moab City in unanimous opposition to proposed oil and gas leasing in the Sand Flats Recreation Area. The nomination of two parcels sitting on top of Moab’s sole source aquifer has drawn wide local opposition in recent weeks, notably from those typically in support of mineral extraction projects. Plus, the county council unanimously sent a letter of support to a Utah legislator to create a state park in the Dalton Wells and Willow Springs area, aiming to pro...
Wednesday February 5, 2020
February 05, 2020 19:15 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBSince 1996, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has intercepted naturally occurring briny water from entering the Dolores River and injected it into an underground well. As that well nears the end of its “useful life,” officials are investigating alternatives. They’ve recently extended a deadline for public comment on the future of the Paradox Valley Unit Salinity Control Program. We hear from Moab’s Colorado River Waterkeeper on how their proposed solutions might shape up basin-wide. And later in...
Tuesday February 4, 2020
February 04, 2020 20:11 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBThe 2018 water year featured an intense drought that stuck to the Four Corners region. The snowpack was weak, the reservoirs didn’t fill, and the dryness made combating wildfires even more difficult. Last week, KZMU News reported on a study that found the drought was directly tied to the effects of human caused climate change. This week, our partners at KSJD in Cortez, Colorado speak with the study's lead author to understand how researchers approached data and what it could indicate for the ...
Monday February 3, 2020
February 03, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBIn his opening session remarks at the Utah Legislature, Speaker of the House Brad Wilson named reducing Utah’s suicide rate as one of his top priorities for the year. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but the eighth in Utah. According to our partners at Utah Public Radio, local health departments are currently working towards prevention by utilizing the QPR Institute’s ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ method. And later in the news, Public Lands Corner features an in-...
Get An Earful - Tensions in the Local Healthcare Community
January 31, 2020 21:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOn the extended newscast, we speak with Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire about tensions over a health clinic planned for the San Juan County side of Spanish Valley. There are several different lenses with which to view this issue – through one lens, more healthcare services could mean more choice, giving options to locals valley-wide. Through another, you see that duplicating services may equate to rising healthcare costs, potentially leaving providers and patients worse off than before. I...
Friday January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020 20:56 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn the Jan 31st roundup with Doug McMurdo of The Times-Independent, discussion surrounds the citizens' victory against Moab City related to the Lionsback Resort. Plus, Moab Regional Hospital's concerns about a new health clinic planned for Spanish Valley, Moab's melanistic deer dies of chronic wasting disease, and Moab City formally opposes oil and gas leasing in Sand Flats Recreation Area. Tune in. Show Notes: 'Court Rules Against City, SITLA in Lionsback Case' – https://moabtimes.com/2020...
Thursday January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020 19:55 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBA group of local citizens won a lawsuit against Moab City related to the proposed Lionsback Resort, planned for development near Sand Flats Recreation Area. The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that Moab City violated state and local land use code when they approved the resort’s proposed modifications without a public hearing. However, an attorney for the city said this decision does not mean Lionsback Resort is simply going to ‘go away.’ But neither, say the citizens, will they.
Wednesday January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020 20:38 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBA group of climate scientists from UC Santa Barbara’s geography department have linked the 2018 Four Corners Drought to human-caused climate change. The drought was characterized by limited surface water as well as poor soil and vegetation conditions. The team found that 60 to 80 percent of the region’s increased potential for evaporation stemmed from human-induced warming alone, causing additional warming of 2 degrees Celsius. And later in the news, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has move...
Tuesday January 28, 2020
January 28, 2020 20:40 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBUtah wildlife officials report that Moab’s rare melanistic deer – nicknamed ‘Coal’ by some locals – died of Chronic Wasting Disease. Since July 2019, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has confirmed 16 positive cases of CWD, six of them occurring near Moab. The disease is highly contagious among the species and state officials worry that locals feeding urbanized deer may make the situation worse. And later in the news, where does the resignation of Moab City’s Sustainability Director lea...
Monday January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency has redefined which waterways are covered under the Clean Water Act, and how much pollution can be dumped into them. The rollback of Obama-era protections will affect streams throughout arid portions of the West. And later, Public Lands Corner features an interview with Moab's mayor, Emily Niehaus, about attempts to reduce the noise and conflict associated with UTVs. Tune in. Show Notes: Clean Water Act – https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clea...
Get An Earful - Sand Flats Leasing
January 24, 2020 20:02 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBAfter a pair of land parcels in the Sand Flats Recreation Area were nominated for oil and gas leasing, many local residents cried foul – citing concerns over impacts to the economic engine that is the Slickrock Bike Trail as well as potential hazards to Moab’s sole source aquifer. Right now, the parcels will be up for lease in the Bureau of Land Management’s June oil and gas sale. Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire joined Get An Earful to give the latest on this issue. Show Notes: Moab Sun...
Friday January 24, 2020
January 24, 2020 19:30 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBKZMU News checks in with The Times-Independent this week to chat about their latest coverage. Staff writer Carter Pape discusses state lawmakers' plans to repeal controversial tax reform, Grand County High School Principal Steve Hren announces his retirement, and a Spanish Valley resident garners a 'passive house' certification. Plus, a look ahead to local elections this November. Tune in. Utah lawmakers announce tax reform repeal – https://moabtimes.com/2020/01/23/referendum-succeeds-lawmak...
Thursday January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBFew species are equipped to handle a hot and dry climate better than the desert tortoise. The ancient creature inhabits some of the harshest areas of the American southwest. But with climate change making their home hotter and drier, how are they coping? To find out, our partners at KUNC take a hike in the Mojave Desert. [Photo: U.S. Geological Survey ecologist Todd Esque holds a tortoise shell in the Mojave Desert, south of Las Vegas. Luke Runyon/KUNC]
Wednesday January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBA referendum campaign seeking to overturn recent changes to Utah’s tax laws declared an early and unofficial victory Tuesday night. If this campaign is successful, the state’s voters would decide whether to enact or repeal the legislation on the November ballot. And later in the news, federal wildlife officials say a rare Colorado River fish – the humpback chub – is pulling away from the brink of extinction. Plus, protestors took to the streets in several Western cities over the weekend as pa...
Tuesday January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020 19:15 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBMartin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service; observed each year to celebrate the Civil Rights leader’s life and continued legacy. In that tradition, Moabites volunteered across the community, completing diverse and varied projects – cooking soup for a free community lunch, re-painting a well-loved gathering space, and cataloging insects from the La Sal Mountains. And later on the news, our partners at Utah Public Radio have a reflection on th...
Monday January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBLocal supporters of a state referendum on tax reform have met and exceeded their signature-collecting goals in Grand County. This local success is not necessarily reflective of results statewide, where other counties are struggling to meet percentage goals – some by the tens of thousands – by tomorrow’s deadline. But bipartisan coalition members against Utah’s new tax legislation are reporting much closer numbers as they continue to host signing events throughout the state. And later in the n...
Get An Earful - KZMU in 2020
January 18, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBAs station manager of KZMU, Serah Mead is helming rocket-ship Moab Community Radio through its 28th year. More than just live and local sounds, she says the station actively cultivates community – through music, events, and conversation. On the extended newscast, we hear from Mead on the where our small but mighty station is headed in 2020. Get Involved at KZMU – https://www.kzmu.org/become-a-kzmu-dj/
Friday January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBKZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, about their latest coverage. This week – a former Moab postal carrier is indicted in federal court related to mail theft, Arroyo Crossing housing development breaks ground, a school sports chant sparks controversy, and the city council discusses a tricky rezone request. Plus, Moab's first baby of 2020 is Arlo Jane Groves. Tune in. Show Notes - Former Moab Post Office Employee Indictment: https://moabtimes.com/2020...
Thursday January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBExactly one year ago this week, the Grand County Council passed an ordinance that is now poised to transform housing availability for locals – the High Density Housing Overlay. The HDHO aims to attract long term housing for people living and working locally, in exchange for higher densities county-wide. Whether it’s current supply and demand, these density incentives, or a combination of factors, Grand County now has ten potential HDHO projects in the pipeline. Learn more on today’s news. S...
Wednesday January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBAccording to the Utah Division of State History, as more people take advantage of Utah’s great outdoors, archeological sites become increasingly threatened. The Division’s public archeologist – along with a large collection of stakeholders – is now spearheading an effort to better understand and reverse archeological vandalism across the state. [photo from the Utah Division of State History] Show Notes: Utah Public Archeology Network – https://history.utah.gov/antiquities/upan/ Utah PAN ...
Tuesday January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020 20:47 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBThe National Park Service is considering allowing bicycles on a pedestrian path connecting the Arches Visitor Center to the Moab Canyon Pathway. With this change, cyclists would no longer be required to wait in the entrance line with cars but encouraged to enter Arches National Park by way of a path bypassing the entrance station. Then later in the news, the new headquarters of the BLM has officially opened in Grand Junction, Colorado. The relocation plan calls for transferring about 27 Washi...
Monday January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBEnvironmental groups and activists have long pushed for decommissioning dams they say harm natural ecosystems and contribute to climate change. The worldwide construction of dams on rivers has stopped the natural flow of sand and silt to the sea – resulting in coastal wetland loss and disappearing beaches — as well as preventing fish from reaching vital spawning grounds. But even when the decision is made to remove a dam, it can be remarkably challenging. Tune in and learn more. Show Notes:...
Get An Earful - Author Christian Wright
January 11, 2020 19:34 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB*Saturday Extra* Moab locals may know Christian Wright as a river guide or even longtime KZMU DJ. But he’s also an author of the forthcoming “Carbon County, USA: Miners for Democracy in Utah and the West.” It centers on the 1970s intermountain energy boom, telling the story of America’s premier industrial labor union at the height of its strength. In it, Wright details how miners’ racial, gender, and generational identities shaped their changing relationships to mining and organized labor. Ea...
Friday January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020 19:51 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe local roundup is back with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent. Newsworthy this week - Grand County approved development standards for new overnight accommodations, meaning any new hotels and motels must adhere to design requirements related to water, energy use, and more. Plus, a school administrator resigns amid sexual harassment allegations, Frontier Communications nears bankruptcy, information on the upcoming U.S. Census, and a GCSO Deputy rescues an injured owl. T...
Thursday January 9, 2020
January 09, 2020 21:05 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBAfter a nearly one year of putting overnight accommodation development on pause, Grand County is now officially accepting applications subject to new and rigorous standards. New hotels and campgrounds must meet a series of guidelines, including those related energy use, water re-use, transportation infrastructure, and viewshed impacts.Tune in. Grand County's Development Standards for Overnight Accommodations: https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.DRAFT-vFINAL-OA-Development-Stds-...
Wednesday January 8, 2020
January 08, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBGrand County community members are signing their names in support of a referendum on Utah’s controversial new tax reform law. The signature gathering effort began statewide in December, and is remarkably bipartisan. Locals say they’re concerned about several elements in the tax bill, including an increase to grocery sales tax and gasoline sales, as well as income tax cuts that would decrease the potential funding pool for public education. Plus, the race for Utah’s open gubernatorial seat is ...
Tuesday January 7, 2020
January 07, 2020 20:53 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBWhen the seven US states depending on the Colorado River agreed to find ways to reduce the amount of water they draw from it, they did this against a complicated backdrop – rapid population growth and dwindling water supplies due to climate change. The situation is further complicated because the 1922 original agreement dividing the river between the states grossly overestimated how much water was actually in the river. Water managers now have until 2026 to come up with a new set of guideline...
Monday January 6, 2020
January 06, 2020 20:34 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBDuring the winter, animals like deer and elk are on the move — migrating to more favorable habitats. Unfortunately, migration routes often cross highways and roads, leading to conflict with humans. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to build more wildlife crossings this year to mitigate these conflicts. Plus, over the holiday season Moabites banded together to support the memory of one unique local deer. https://www.facebook.com/MoabsMelanisticDeer/ And later, this week’s Publi...
News break! We're back on Monday, January 6th
December 30, 2019 16:49 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBWe’re taking a winter break this week at KZMU News, and will return with new stories for the new year on Monday, January 6th. We have big plans for 2020 and we’d like our listeners to be there every step of the way. If you have any thoughts on what you’d like to hear covered by KZMU News in 2020, please don’t hesitate to drop a line to [email protected]. Thanks for keeping KZMU’s newscasts grassroots, local and community-powered!
Best of 2019 - Ken Sleight on Get An Earful
December 28, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB*Saturday Extra* Regular listeners know that throughout the week we’ve aired our favorite feature stories of 2019, the best of KZMU News. Today we have our favorite Get An Earful from the past year. It was a difficult choice – there were many great conversations and longer interviews. But we’ve landed on our conversation with Ken Sleight, the 90 year old activist and legend. In this conversation, Sleight gives advice on how to stand up for what’s right. It first aired on Friday October 11, 20...
Best of 2019 - Graffiti and vandalism on public lands
December 27, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community-powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite stories of 2019, the best of KZMU News. Today we hear a feature story on the rise of graffiti and vandalism on public lands, and what regional experts say we need in order to curb it. This piece first aired on Wednesday, June 19th. Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-wednesday-june-19-2019/
Best of 2019 - Creatively preserving and re-forming Cisco, Utah
December 26, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grass roots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite stories of 2019, the best of KZMU News. Today we hear about a person creatively preserving and re-forming history in Cisco, Utah. This piece first aired Thursday, Feburary 21st. Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-thursday-february-21-2019/
Best of 2019 - Moab's role in changing state graywater policy
December 25, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community-powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite stories of 2019, the best of KZMU News. Today we hear about Moab’s role in changing state graywater policy. This feature first aired on Thursday, November 7th. Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-thursday-november-7-2019/