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RadioWest

KUER
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Donald Trump
LDS Church
Climate Change
Qanon
Conspiracy Theories
Mental Health
Republican Party
Christianity
Joseph Smith
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Love Has Won
Pacific Ocean
Affordable Housing
Militia Movement
Slavery
Ecology
Trauma
Utah Democratic Party

KUER’s award-winning interview show explores the world through deep thinkers who host Doug Fabrizio asks to think even deeper. Join writers, filmmakers, scientists and others on RadioWest: A show for the wildly curious.

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In 1973, moviegoers were seen fleeing from theaters. Some fainted; others threw up. That was the year that “The Exorcist” was released.

After the 2020 election, Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson opposed Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the results. It made her a target. The threats were serious enough that the state put her under protection for more than two years. Today, she des... more

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The writer Betsy Gaines Quammen believes in ghosts – and if you listen to them, she says, you might just understand our troubled history better.

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Voters are worried about the Great Salt Lake, angry about data centers, frustrated by high gas prices and fed up with Trump. But will any of that change the outcome of elections in Utah?

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Recent Guests

Deidre Henderson
Utah lieutenant governor and former state senator
State of Utah
Episode: A Conversation with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
Betsy Gaines Quammen
Historian and writer
Episode: The Ghost Stories Still Haunting America
Hugo Ricard Bell
KUER politics reporter and co-host of State Street
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Episode: The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.
Gabby Finlayson
Senior partner at Elevate Strategies, a political consulting firm that helps Democrats win elections
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Episode: The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.
Robert Gehrke
Politics reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune
Episode: The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.
Sean Higgins
KUER politics reporter and co-host of State Street
KUER
Episode: The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.
Moudi Sbeity
Lebanese-American poet and writer, author of Habibi Means Beloved
Episode: Habibi Means Beloved
Jeff Brumfield
NPR science correspondent who broke the story by reviewing documents
NPR
Episode: There’s Another Data Center Planned for Utah. This One’s Nuclear.
Kira Butler
National correspondent at Mother Jones, contributor to the episode's main reporting
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Episode: There’s Another Data Center Planned for Utah. This One’s Nuclear.

Host

Doug Fabrizio
Host of RadioWest; KUER radio program known for deep, thoughtful interviews with writers, researchers, and public intellectuals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 850 ratings
  • Once Again … Misses the Opportunity

    Tragic. For the episode titled “The Golden Age of Christian Filmmaking” (which has a main focus on the popular series “The Chosen”), Doug and Rachel made for a good conversation and reflection. However, the miss an opportunity of inviting Dallas Jenkins on the program. I would’ve loved to have heard Dallas’s motives, interests,and reasoning for the choices he made when creating and producing “The Chosen”. Why was “The Wire”, “Breaking Bad”, and “Friday Night Lights” an interest for him? What did... more

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    D Horrocks
    United States4 months ago
  • Legacy media

    The recent episode on young conservatives (5-13-26) was so out of touch and condescending I am withdrawing my KUER support.

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    Letters0
    United States6 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    Always an interesting topic. The show has talks about everything and makes everything so fascinating!

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    jencbuddan
    United States7 months ago
  • How the mighty have fallen

    This used to be one of my favorite shows. NPR used to let the “Public” call in on this show, Diane Rehem, TOTN etc all had the “P” involved. That’s when it stopped being national public radio and just became national liberal radio. The episode about “controversial new mining practices in Utah” is laughably ridiculous it’s just gross when rich entitled libs talk ably salt of the earth “folks” and try to use them to further their political agenda. Stop indoctrinating propagandizing and preaching. ... more

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    Case-bob
    United States7 months ago
  • Public lands discussion

    Just across the border, Idahoans don’t seem to have the same sentiment about transferring lands to the state. Polls show a majority of Idahoans reject the idea due to cost of management and the constitutional obligation Idaho would have to sell the land to maximize profit. I’m curious why according to the poll you stated, the majority in Utah support the transfer of lands, even electing such strong proponents for this view, including the Utah governor, reps and senators. Our state reps and gover... more

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    CMP- Idaho
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners highlight intellectual depth and thoughtful questioning as standout strengths.
Many reviews praise the host's interview skills and the show's breadth of topics.
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Fans repeatedly note consistent quality and engaging conversations across topics.

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The Ghost Stories Still Haunting America
Q: What is the lesson that ghosts want to share?
Quammen believes the ghosts in her book draw attention to histories people have not confronted, and that listening to them means facing the past rather than whitewashing it.
The Ghost Stories Still Haunting America
Q: What are ghosts, and why do they matter?
Quammen says haunting can mean a phantom encounter, an emotional echo or an unsettled historical event. The encounter can invite people to examine the deeper story behind it.
A Conversation with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
Q: How has this all impacted you?
Henderson says the experience has been difficult and counseling has helped. Threats have affected her ability to perform her duties as she would like and can make elected officials less accessible to the public.
A Conversation with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
Q: Was there a moment when you knew this was going to be a fight?
Henderson says the Justice Department was hostile and evasive from the outset, and its lawsuits against other states made clear that officials who did not comply would be sued.
Habibi Means Beloved
Q: How did you connect those? How did you mend those?
Sbeity describes studying Sufism with a queer Sufi teacher and developing an understanding of God as compassionate and all-embracing, allowing him to reconcile his queer identity with his Islamic upbringing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RadioWest

What is RadioWest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features long-form conversations with writers, researchers, and thinkers who explore culture, history, science, and public life through thoughtful, often challenging questions. Recent episodes reveal a willingness to tackle timely topics—from the evolution of language and identity to the ethics of media, public policy, and faith—while maintaining a strong emphasis on historical context and nuanced analysis. Distinctive strengths include deep-dive interviews, rigorous hosts, and guests who bring academic or investigative credibility, making it a compelling listen for listeners who value intellectual depth and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Potential sponsors and guests may find a fit with audiences that appreciates nuance, curiosi... more

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1. Deidre Henderson
2. Betsy Gaines Quammen
3. Hugo Ricard Bell
4. Gabby Finlayson
5. Robert Gehrke
6. Sean Higgins
7. Moudi Sbeity
8. Jeff Brumfield

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