Mountain Money

Hosted by Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy

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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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August 24, 202649 min

The ultimate gamble: Mark Vance on 45 seasons of Alaska salmon fishing

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 truly takes to make a living on the open water.

August 17, 202624 min

Unlocking total wealth: purpose, gratitude, and financial security

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.

August 17, 202626 min

Breaking down Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery antitrust case

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.

August 3, 202651 min

Sidewalk roulette: Who should pay for our public spaces?

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," how cities like Denver are reforming public space management through voter referendums, and why simplifying municipal oversight into a dedicated "Department of Sidewalks" could unlock tremendous economic and social value for communities across the country.

July 27, 202652 min

Panic of 1873: The first Great Depression

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.

July 20, 202650 min

Empire of Ink: How the American newspaper was born

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 democracy leveraged bold public policies and a distinct mania for news to forge its national identity.

July 13, 20269 min

What's cooking at Courchevel?

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 wine program secures bottles you won't find anywhere else in Utah. In addition, get the scoop on their upcoming public summer events, including their live music series on the patio, fresh oyster nights, and special French holiday celebrations.

July 13, 202638 min

Who really pays? The hidden inequality in America's tax code

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.

July 6, 202629 min

Behind the billion-dollar deals, the personal battle nobody saw

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.

July 6, 202623 min

Proxy fight on the powder as Oasis challenges Vail Resorts

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.