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NSA Spying & American Whistleblowing

by Troy Williams

Salt Lake City — The recent revelations that the U.S. government is monitoring our phone calls have brought people from all sides of the political spectrum together to defend civil liberties.  Nick Burns welcomes ACLU attorney John Mejia and Libertarian attorney Andrew McCullough to discuss whistle-blowing, NSA snooping and the right to privacy in the 21st Century.

The OUT List

by Troy Williams

Salt Lake City — Utah native Sam McConnell moved to New York City to become a filmmaker.  His latest project, The OUT List,  is a collaboration with legendary photographer Timothy Greenfield Sanders.  The two document the many dynamic personalities, celebrities, politicians, activists and everyday folk who comprise LGBT America.   Sam returned to Utah to discuss his latest project and his broader hopes for the future of the LGBT movement.  The OUT List premieres on HBO June 27th. www.hbo.com

RadioActive June 9th — Utah Mayors Support Immigration Reform

by Troy Williams

Nineteen Utah mayors are sending a message to Senators Hatch and Lee with the clear message; support immigration reform.  Nick Burns welcomes attorney Mark Alvarez and Salt Lake County mayor Ben McAdams to to discuss the possibility of real reform and the bi-partisan muscle it will require to pull it off.

Al “Jazzbo” Collins

Al “Jazzbo” Collins (1919-1997) was a legendary jazz deejay and one of America’s original hipsters.  His broadcast below the “Purple Grotto” ignited listeners with hip sounds on both coasts.  He also was a jazz deejay right here in Salt Lake City on KNAK.  Bad Brad and Troy Williams talk with KUER’s Steve Williams and Jazzbo’s son Brad about the musical and cultural legacy.