RadioWest (KUER)
RadioWest is an hour-long radio show on history, politics, arts and culture, with a focus on the western United States and especially Utah. Hosted by Doug Fabrizio, it is produced at KUER. RadioWest often addresses topics related to Mormonism such as Proposition 8 and the excommunication of Kate Kelly for her participation in Ordain Women.
Genre | interviews |
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Running time | 52 minutes |
Country of origin | United States |
Language(s) | English |
Home station | KUER |
Syndicates | Public Radio International, XM satellite radio |
Hosted by | Doug Fabrizio |
Produced by | Benjamin Bombard, Tim Slover, Keri Watson, David Childs |
Executive producer(s) | Stephanie Ollerton |
Recording studio | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Original release | 21 May 2001 – present |
Website | Radio West |
Podcast | Podcast RSS |
RadioWest has received awards from the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Utah Broadcaster's Association.[1][2] RadioWest is well known in Utah; for example Radio From Hell's Kerry Jackson has a 'man-crush' on Doug and RadioWest.[3] Jim Matheson was interviewed on the show.[4]
Topics
Regular shows include
- Sundance: Each winter during the Sundance film festival, Doug interviews creators of several films shown at the show.
- Documentary films are regularly discussed under the "Through the Lens" label.
- Music: Shows with live music from local bands such as Fictionist are hosted several times a year under the "Local Music" label.
- Culture and Science: Books, musicals, plays, and TV shows of regional and local interest are discussed. Typically the author, producer, etc... is brought as a guest, often with others who have an academic or other special interest in the topic.
Other notable topics include:
- Utah and the West: Newspapers in the rural west.[5]
Episodes
Lists of episodes for 2009–2012 are given below.[6] Since the first show on 21 May 2001,[7][8] RadioWest has been heard weekdays on KUER. Approximately one fifth of the shows are rebroadcasts.
References
- "KUER". Newsroom Awards. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- Arave, Lynn. "KUER, KSL dominate 2008 radio awards". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- "Best of Utah 2007". City Weekly. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- Dougherty, Joseph M. "Matheson, Wright spar over issues on KUER's 'RadioWest' debate". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- "Community Newspapers and the Rural West". Rural West Initiative. Stanford Univ. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- "KUER Website". Archive of RadioWest Episodes. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- "KUER Expands Locally-produced RadioWest Program". University of Utah Press Release. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- Jarvik, Elaine. "KUER alive, thriving after 40 years in Utah's lush public radio jungle". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2012.