Midday with Maria Shilaos
As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.
Episodes
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show November 4th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show November 4th, 2025
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Parents plead to keep SLCo daycare centers open
November 4th, 2025
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Airports across the country facing air traffic controller shortages
November 4th, 2025
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Municipal Election Day in Utah!
November 4th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show November 3rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show November 3rd, 2025
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Getting your body ready for winter sports
You wouldn't know it with the mild weather we are experiencing today, but the ski season is set to begin in just a few short weeks. That means now's the perfect time for skiers and snowboarders to get 'snow ready' in order to improve their leg strength and mobility as the season gets underway.
Dylan Suarez, personal trainer at Planet Fitness West Valley, says there are some simple things you can do that will help you prevent both injury and those early-season aches.
You can see a demonstration of some of the workouts Dylan recommends by checking out KSL NewsRadio on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Municipal Election Day is Tomorrow
November 3rd, 2025
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Parents Skeptical About Sewer Repairs at the Open Classroom
November 3rd, 2025
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Updates on ICE Arrest at SLC Airport
November 3rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 31st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 31st, 2025
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Affected by SNAP benefit issues? How do you tell your kids?
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, millions of families who rely on SNAP benefits are left in the lurch, unsure if their benefits will continue past today. Even with two rulings earlier, saying that the federal government must use contingency funds to keep SNAP food aid payments going during the shutdown, many families have so many questions. All this uncertainty has created stress on the 42 million Americans who rely on food assistance programs, including 86-thousand families here in Utah. And those families with children... under even more stress.
This poses some questions: how do you talk to your kids about this ongoing situation? If you lose SNAP benefits -- and may have less food on the table -- how do you talk about that with your kids?
Malinda Frietag, Senior Clinical Director at The Children's Center Utah, joins Maria Shilaos to discuss how young children have been feeling the stress from their parents over the past month, and why it's important to talk to them and reassure them.
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SLCo Addresses Confusion Over Property Tax Increase
October 31st, 2025
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Trump Administration Ordered to Keep SNAP Funded During Shutdown
October 31st, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 30th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 30th, 2025
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Disturbing Video Shows Woman Taken From SLC Airport by Plain-Clothed Agents
October 30th, 2025
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Major Donation Made Towards Utah's School Meal Program
October 30th, 2025
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Local Nonprofits Take New Approach to Affordable Housing
October 30th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 29th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 29th, 2025
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Protecting your family against flu and colds during Halloween
There's just a few days left until Halloween and while the weather in Utah is warming back up a bit, cold and flu season is still on the way. Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah, joins Maria Shilaos to talk through some of the things parents can do to protect their children and others from getting sick ahead of Halloween festivities -- and the holidays in general.
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Deep Dive: Salt Lake County Council's decision to close county-run daycare centers
A decision by the Salt Lake County Council to close county-run daycare facilities has sparked some serious outrage and concern today. Many say the decision leaves parents in the lurch, many saying that finding a new daycare before the county-run ones close at the end of the year is impossible in today's world. But county leaders who support the closures say it's simply a financial decision, one they hope will help prevent a proposed 20% property tax increase in the county.
In this deep-dive, host Maria Shilaos examines the issue from all sides. To provide the "for" argument, she speaks with Salt Lake County Councilmember Laurie Stringham. For the "against" side of the argument, she hears from another Salt Lake County Councilmember, Jiro Johnson. Maria takes it one step further, getting to the heart of the story with a parent whose children would be affected by the closure, Cristina Llamas. Llamas also brings up concerns with how the closures could affect the community in which she lives.
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SLCo Council to Close Daycare Facilities
October 29th, 2025
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Family of Afa Ah Loo Still Waiting for Accountability
October 29th, 2025
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One Man Dead After Confrontation with Police in SLC
October 29th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 28th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 28th, 2025
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Rubicon Files Lawsuit Against Sean Reyes
October 28th, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica
October 28th, 2025
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SLC International Airport Opens New Gates Today
October 28th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 27th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 27th, 2025
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Health Matters on Midday: Seasonal depression
Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, many people find themselves in a funk (Maria Shilaos herself included). For people who crave the sun, the cold darkness of winter can lead to things like seasonal depression. But -- as with major depressive disorder -- hope is not lost. And there are things people can do throughout the winter season to find joy and hope.
Gregory Noel, LMFT is the Clinical Director at Two Brothas Counseling in Ogden. He's also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He joins Maria Shilaos to break down why seasonal depression affects some people so much and shares tips on how people can find joy without having to wait until the warm months of summer come again.
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Judge Allows Tyler Robinson to Wear Street Clothes in Trial
October 27th, 2025
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Groundbreaking Ceremony at West Side's Power District
October 27th, 2025
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SLC Planning a West-East Connection
October 27th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 24th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 24th, 2025
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Trader Joes Opens in Riverdale
October 24th, 2025
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Missions
October 24th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 23rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 23rd, 2025
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Day 23 of Government Shutdown
October 23rd, 2025
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NBA Players and Coaches Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Sports Gambling
October 23rd, 2025
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Utah Judge Hearing Arguments Around New Congressional Maps
October 23rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 22nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 22nd, 2025
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Senator Thatcher Resigning Before January's Legislative Session
October 22nd, 2025
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BLM Offices May Cut Two Thousand Jobs
October 22nd, 2025
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SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out by November 1st
October 22nd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 21st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 21st, 2025
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What Happens to WIC Benefits During Government Shutdown?
October 21st, 2025
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AAA Sees Uptick in Cruising
October 21st, 2025
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SLC County Mayor Proposes 19% Tax Increase
October 21st, 2025
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SUV crashes into a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
SUV crashes into a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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No Kings protests sweep the nation over the weekend
No Kings protests sweep the nation over the weekend
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Government shutdown continues to week three with no end in sight
Government shutdown continues to week three with no end in sight
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Rivalry Game Watch Parties Around the Country
Kris Bosmon, Chief Alumni Relations Officer, joins Maria to talk about all the watch parties happening for the big game!
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Is Gold a Good Investment?
Shane Stewart, DMBA Certified Financial Analyst, joins Maria to discuss.
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 17th, 2025
October 17th, 2025
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BYU and Utah Face-Off in Rivalry Game this Weekend
October 17th, 2025
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John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty in Court
October 17th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 16th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 16th, 2025
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Traction Law Invoked for Little Cottonwood Canyon
October 16th, 2025
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Plane with Cracked Windshield Makes Unscheduled Landing at SLC
October 16th, 2025
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It's Rivalry Week!
October 16th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 14th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 14th, 2025
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China Not Backing Down After Trump's Tariff Threats
October 14th, 2025
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Gen-Zer's Willing to Buy Homes with Friends
October 14th, 2025
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SLC Airport Officials Address Political Video
October 14th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 13th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 13th, 2025
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New Round of Federal Layoffs is Underway
October 13th, 2025
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Celebration in Israel After Hostages Returned Home
October 13th, 2025
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Over 3 Dozen People Still Displaced after Layton Apartment Fire
October 13th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 10th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 10th, 2025
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Active Weather Patterns Coming this Weekend
October 10th, 2025
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Ogden Police Searching for 16-Year-Old Suspect in Shooting
October 10th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 9th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 9th, 2025
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Phase One of Peace Deal Appears to Be Underway
October 9th, 2025
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SLC Council Pushes Back the Vote to Change West High Zoning
October 9th, 2025
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Sports Tourism a Core Part of Salt Lake County's Economy
October 9th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 8th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 8th, 2025
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Government Shutdown Impacting Local IRS Employees
October 8th, 2025
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Welfare Check Leads to Cat Hoarding Situation in Cottonwood Heights
October 8th, 2025
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Ogden Police Still Looking for Suspect in Shooting Near Ben Lomond
October 8th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 7th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 7th, 2025
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Day Seven of Government Shutdown
October 7th, 2025
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Remembering President Russell M. Nelson
October 7th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 6th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 6th, 2025
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UT Democratic Party Asking 'RINOs' to "Come Home"
October 6th, 2025
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The Supreme Court is Back After Brief Break
October 6th, 2025
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Lawmakers Hold Special Session to Finalize Congressional Maps
October 6th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 3rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 3rd, 2025
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Better Boundaries Launches Campaign Against Sen. Brady Brammer's New Bill
October 3rd, 2025
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BYU Football, General Conference Make for a Busy Weekend
October 3rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 2nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 2nd, 2025
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Tusks Up! Utah Mammoth Plays First Preseason Game Tonight
October 2nd, 2025
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Police Investigating a Bomb Threat at an Ogden High School
October 2nd, 2025
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UT Board of Higher Ed Looking Closer at Security
October 2nd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 1st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show October 1st, 2025
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Utah's Congressional delegation responds to government shutdown
The federal government has now shut down for the first time in almost 7 years. It means thousands of federal workers won't get paid. And the White House still says some of those employees could lose their jobs for good.
Republicans are blaming the government shutdown on Democrats' refusal to pass a clean spending bill. Representative Mike Kennedy joins Maria Shilaos live on Midday to share his thoughts on the government shutdown and how he believes the federal government should follow Utah's example when it comes to budget discussions.
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Six Days for Utahns to Give Feedback on New Congressional Maps
October 1st, 2025
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Federal Government Shuts Down for First Time in Seven Years
October 1st, 2025
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Church Leaders Pay Tribute to President Nelson
October 1st, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show September 30th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show September 30th, 2025
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Health Matters on Midday: COVID Vaccine
Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.
Vaccine skeptics and changing recommendations from the CDC are creating a lot of confusion about who should consider getting a COVID vaccine, and whether or not they will be able to get one if they want it. The State of Utah just changed its guidance for pharmacists, now allowing the COVID vaccine to be administered without a prescription.
Dr. Richard Ferguson is an emergency room doctor and the president of Black Physicians of Utah. He joins Maria Shilaos to break down who should get a COVID vaccine and why it's still important to remain vigilent when it comes to the disease, especially as the weather begins to turn.
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Lawmakers Scramble to Reach a Deal Before Potential Government Shutdown
September 30th, 2025