Claire Wiley

Listen to hear songs from Paul Hochman, a Park City Follies writer and musician!

Interview with the band The Fox Brothers live in the KPCW studio with Claire Wiley on the Local View and playing their original songs "Wouldn't Change a Thing" and " Empty Boots."

Campfire Music Sesh with Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.

Matthew Boyer, researcher at the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System, shares a recent study of the foul-smelling fumes of penguin waste, which could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

14-time Grammy winner Dan Tyminski reflects on his lifelong passion for music, his roots in bluegrass and formative influences that shaped his sound — including an early love for the banjo and a pivotal moment hearing the band Lost & Found. He shares a touching story about inviting a 12-year-old fan onstage and discusses how his unexpected collaboration with Avicii on “Hey Brother” expanded his creative horizons. Tyminski also performs “Man of Constant Sorrow” live in studio and praises his band, his fans and the joy of playing multiple nights at Park City's Egyptian Theatre.

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and bassist Jackson Waldhoff reflect on their musical journey, including Jake’s viral breakthrough with “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and the life-changing moment he met his childhood hero, ukulele master Ohta-san. They perform two live songs in studio: “Kula Blues” from Jake’s new record, and “Kawika,” a tribute to King David Kalākaua and the legacy of Hawaiian music.

Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and president of the Utah Sustainable Business Network, helps professionals transition into climate and sustainability careers while supporting hundreds of Utah organizations in advancing sustainable business practices.

Kyle and Trevor Ritland share how they turned their father’s bedtime stories into an extensive investigation into Costa Rica’s golden toad after it was presumed extinct. They dive into a deeper story about ecological grief, overlooked local wisdom and the possibility that hope still lingers in the cloud forest.

Utah band Lantern By Sea shares their origin story, musical influences and the meaning behind their name, highlighting their cinematic approach to storytelling through music. They perform two original songs in-studio — “Half of My Soul,” a reflection on past heartbreak, and the unreleased “Culture’s Bones,” which explores the impact of inherited cultural beliefs.

Scientists Fay Wei Li and Jacob Suissa discuss their new book, "Ferns: Lessons in Survival From Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants."