In today’s episode host Lynn Vartan talks with Utah Appeals Court Judge David Mortensen about what the life and work of a judge is like. They discuss if judges always agree, what the process is like, and how judges develop their careers. Their conversation then turns to music as they discuss a wide range musical genres based on the the judge's musical background!

In today’s episode author Matt Bell joins Host Lynn Vartan and author Todd Petersen to talk about Matt’s summer hit Appleseed. The explore the various timelines in Appleseed along with the creative writing process! Enjoy!

Melissa Halvorsen and Iza Schwartz from HawkWatch International join host Lynn Vartan owls, falcons, vultures and other raptors as well as the organization and mission of HawkWatch International. They discuss the threats to birds today and the status of bird and the way they are indicators for human health and ecology.

Our 2021 SUU Outstanding Alumnus Derral Eves joins host Lynn Vartan in the studio to talk about identifying and maximizing audiences on YouTube and social media! He also speaks about his VidSummit Conference and his current TV show The Chosen, as well a how his book The YouTube Formula came to be!

As the season opener for the Fall 2021 season for A.P.E.X. Events, Southern Utah University celebrates the visit to campus from the 1st Lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this show the panel discusses the 1st lady’s current initiatives for the empowerment of Congolese women and girls and her own foundation named Foundation Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi (FDNT).

In this week’s show, German leadership expert and acclaimed speaker Kerstin Plehwe joins host Lynn Vartan to share empowering tips to help build resilience. They speak of the power of nutrition, mindset, and how small decisions can make huge differences in our lives and well-being.

In this week’s episode, educator, author and spoken word poet Donovan Livingston joins host Lynn Vartan for an insightful talk on how to inspire, care and motivate our students as well as all of those around us! The discussion also gets into the power of music and great books on the history and great culture of Hip hop music! Join us!

In this weeks episode, acclaimed author and former park ranger Jordan Fisher Smith joins host Lynn Vartan to discuss his books Engineering Eden and Nature Noir. They also discuss the writing process, the manipulation of our natural landscapes and the characters that shaped our National Parks policies and protocols!

In this week’s episode, Director of Concurrent Enrollment Jason McCoy joins host Lynn Vartan to talk about the various programs and services that are offered at SUU where high school students can earn college credit. They discuss getting a head start on General Education requirements and the huge financial benefits these programs can have for motivated high school students.

In this week’s episode, journalist Charles Cooke joins host Lynn Vartan to discuss the importance of “weirdos" in our culture and society. Their discussion ranges from specific historical weirdos, to the the nerds of today, and they also cover gun rights and becoming American in between. Enjoy!