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KPCW's newest public affairs show, The Community Campfire, your stories your voices from the Wasatch Back!

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The story behind this 18-minute Thanksgiving folk epic

On this week’s Campfire Musical Sesh, we unwrap the quirky history of “Alice’s Restaurant” and the Thanksgiving tale that has been a tradition on KPCW since the 1980s.

The story behind this 18-minute Thanksgiving folk epic

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Elves, chaos, countless cups of cocoa aboard the North Pole Express

Every Christmas, the Heber Valley Railroad transforms into a rolling winter wonderland—complete with elves, cocoa chefs and even the occasional celebrity sighting. The Community Campfire’s Amber Johnson hops aboard the North Pole Express to meet the people who keep the magic on track.

Elves, chaos, countless cups of cocoa aboard the North Pole Express

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Where the wild mothers go

Five moms and dear friends from Park City took adventure to the next level when they backpacked for three days and 50 miles to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the Havasu Pi tribe and the death defying confluence hike.

Where the wild mothers go

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LIVE from the KPCW studio: Meredith Moon

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meredith Moon shares her journey from folk roots through punk and grunge influences to the contemporary sound of her new album "From Here to the Sea."

LIVE from the KPCW studio: Meredith Moon

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The Community Campfire | November 14, 2025

This morning on The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson shares how volunteers, toys and clothing come together in the Heber Valley for a tradition that turns giving into a community celebration of giving. Then, Park City High School basketball coach David Winkworth previews the coming season with Coach Skinner. And local musician Christian Jones joins for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

The Community Campfire | November 14, 2025

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The Community Campfire | November 7, 2025

Hear how Midway residents pre-game for their Thanksgiving feasts, by running in the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Then, volunteer DJ Jo Neff joins the show to talk about her special segment, “This Day in Music,” and her life outside the KPCW studio. That’s followed by Coach Skinner’s weekly skinny on Wasatch Back high school sports and our Campfire Kids share their thoughts on the world. Wrap up the hour with local singer-songwriter Rich Wyman who joins us for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

The Community Campfire | November 7, 2025

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The Community Campfire | October 31, 2025 2

Andrea Buchanan brings us a cool story about a mother and son who created a tarot deck called “The Sacred Web.” Then Amber Johnson speaks with Park City’s Dar Hendrickson about his legendary, full-contact haunted house that ran for more than two decades. Get the Skinny on Sports this week with High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and hear from our Campfire Kids. Plus, a music session with local artist Randy Moser who plays two of his original songs live in the KPCW studio.

The Community Campfire | October 31, 2025 2

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The Community Campfire | October 24, 2025

Andrea Buchanan takes us behind the mic with KPCW DJ and radio aficionado Michael “The Wiz” Wisland. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of some special Rocky Mountain therapy dogs and who they help. Closing the hour is local musician Christine Baird who shares her "Rocky Mountain Soul" with an in-studio performance. Plus, Coach Skinner & Madeline have the latest on local sports and the Campfire Kids.

The Community Campfire | October 24, 2025

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The Community Campfire | October 17, 2025

This week, Amber Johnson tells the story of what it’s like to be married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin – taking fall chaos to a whole new level. Then, Andrea Buchanan speaks with Patti Richards founder of the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue and finds out what it’s like to rehab an eagle and set it free at the top of Sundance. And Billy Rogan and Vince DiMichelle of the band Loom drop by for an in-studio performance. Plus, we have the latest on local sports, plenty of fun facts, and the Campfire Kids.

The Community Campfire | October 17, 2025

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The Community Campfire | October 10, 2025

This week, Andrea Buchanan has a story about local Olympian Kate Johnson and her lost diary and how it found its way home to her 30 years later. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of the I Love You, Bro Project – a Utah nonprofit that's helping men find connection and purpose through shared stories, laughter, and unwavering support. And "Your Old Pal" Ryan Walsh stops by for a conversation about his musical career. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids give their insights on the world.

The Community Campfire | October 10, 2025

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