Mountain Money is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on small business news and personal finance. Co-hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy explore the unique challenges of working in a mountain town.
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From former professional skier to Hollywood assistant director to Heber local, Mark Vance has done it all, and he joins Mountain Money to discuss his debut memoir, The Commercial Fishermen: A True Story of Identical Twins in the World's Most Dangerous Profession - The Boom and Bust Fishery of Bristol Bay, Alaska.Sent to Alaska as a teenager, Mark spent 45 seasons navigating brutal weather, crumpling markets, and the physical toll of Bristol Bay's wild salmon fishery. He shares stories about the industry's extreme, high-stakes nature, the evolution of commercial fishing technology, and what it
Is financial wealth enough to secure a fulfilling life? Wealth management expert and author Feroz Ansari joins Mountain Money to discuss his book, The Wisdom and Wealth Solution: Unlocking the Secrets of Happiness, Purpose, and Financial Security with Living360. Ansari explores why achieving financial targets often leaves people feeling like something is missing, introduces his concepts of "Total Wealth" and the "Concrete Box," and shares actionable steps from his Living360 Method to balance financial goals with intent, gratefulness, and profound relationships.
While the U.S. Department of Justice opted not to question Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America are taking the media giants to court to block the sale. Antitrust expert Patrick Neville from Parsons Behle & Latimer joins Mountain Money to break down the legal theories behind the suits, how market definition and monopsony power play into the case, and what the high-stakes battle means for Hollywood and consumers.
An unassuming sidewalk is something we tread on daily, but rarely give it a second thought. Yet it sits at the crossroads of property rights, local democracy, public health, climate resilience, and urban planning. On this intriguing episode of Mountain Money, co-hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy sit down with Michael Pollack, professor of law at the Cardozo School of Law and author of Sidewalk Nation: Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. Pollack breaks down why putting the financial burden of sidewalk repairs on adjacent property owners is an inequitable "sidewalk roulette,"
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and financial historian Liaquat Ahamed discusses his new book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World." Ahamed takes a deep dive into the Panic of 1873, drawing intriguing parallels between 19th-century theoretical bubbles and modern financial crises.
How did a nation with less than 5% of the world's population come to publish over half of all the newspapers? This week Author Alex Wright discusses his new book, Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper. Wright takes us on a journey through the explosive, footloose growth of 19th-century American print media. From the early "gift economy" of open-source story sharing and the lucrative media empire of Benjamin Franklin, to the dangerous world of gunslinging editors and Mark Twain's disastrous tech investments, Wright details how an unruly young demo
Mountain Money hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy chat with Laurel Creel, manager of Courchevel Bistro on Park City's historic Main Street. Creel dispels local misconceptions and highlights what's on the menu for the summer season. Located in the historic Coal and Lumber Building, Courchevel offers an elevated, fresh, daily French-European dining experience that is fully open to the public. Take a listen to hear about the standout seasonal dishes (including the highly hailed Arctic char carpaccio), how their dedicated prep team handles an entirely fresh supply chain, and how their unique wi
The American tax system is sometimes called progressive, and it operates very differently for the ultra-wealthy. This week on Mountain Money, Boston College tax law professor Ray Madoff joins the show to talk about her new book, The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy. She explains how the richest Americans can legally opt out of traditional income and estate taxes, the mechanics of the "buy, borrow, die" strategy, and how current rules shift the country's tax burden onto everyday wage earners.
Superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins Mountain Money to discuss his book "The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories," where he opens up about his battle with alcoholism and his journey to 16 years of sobriety. He weighs in on how the sports business has transformed since 1975, from the "Wild West" of college NIL deals to the major integrity risks posed by sports gambling.
Former SEC enforcement official Bill Baker joins Mountain Money to unpack Oasis Capital’s activist stake in Vail Resorts, the rules behind big-share disclosures and how a potential proxy fight for the company could unfold.
Drone shows are rapidly replacing fireworks as the centerpiece of holiday celebrations. Scott Linzer of Skyworx joins Mountain Money to discuss the technology, business, and explosive growth behind the industry—and how his team of just 10 full-time employees manages 14 simultaneous July 4 shows nationwide.
The Pizza Yard is a tiny "Neapolitan-ish" pizzeria in a 120-year-old brickhouse where everything is sourced as locally as possible, with a seasonal menu of pizzas and small dishes based around what local farmers are selling. Owner Matt Reschke joins us to tell the story of how a farmers' market food truck, a decade of backyard pizza parties, and a beautiful old house in Midway added up to one of the most beloved new restaurants in Wasatch County.
We're taking a bite into the fast-casual restaurant industry in the Wasatch Back as Matt Johnson, owner of The Bagel Den in Kimball Junction, joins us to talk about the logistics and economics of bringing authentic New York-style bagels to Park City. We break down what it's like to import authentic Long Island dough, navigate the competitive local breakfast rush, and build a thriving community hub for residents and travelers alike.
Mountain Money dives into the music side of Park City's summer arts scene as Ember Conley, Executive Director of Park City Performing Arts, joins the show to discuss the upcoming "Concerts on the Slopes" summer concert series at the Canyons Village Amphitheater. They'll explore the lineup, what it's like to bring world-class entertainment to our mountain community, and how the nonprofit curated this year's diverse lineup.
As the weather warms up, many folks are hitting the golf course. Beth Armstrong, Managing Director of the Marcella Club, joins the show to discuss the current golf season at the development near Jordanelle. We dig into the workings of their newly anticipated "Skyline" course, which is Tiger Woods and TGR Design's very first mountain course layout and how this brings a fresh approach of high-end golf to Park City.
Jeffery Winters, author of "The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracy," joins Roger and Kevin to discuss how a small, wealthy elite exerts outsized influence on American democracy. He explains the role of what he calls the "wealth defense industry" and how it contributes to growing inequalities in political participation.
Sports betting didn't just follow American sports—it helped build them. Author David Bockino discusses "Over Under: A History of Sports Betting in America," revealing how gamblers, bookmakers, scandals and the invention of the point spread helped transform local games into national obsessions.
Le Dépôt and Union Patisserie have been open just long enough to learn that Main Street runs on extremes—mayhem one week, crickets the next. Katie and Galen share how they juggle food waste, staffing whiplash, and Utah’s ever-changing liquor laws while keeping steak frites and fresh croissants flowing.
