KSL at Night

In 2025, the United States will see a presidential inauguration (and the first 100 days of the presidency), a new Congress taking shape, new state leaders, and a Utah State Legislative Session. The KSL at Night hosts will be there through it all, but at a different time and on a different show.

For the next six months or so, join the team on KSL NewsRadio's Inside Sources from 1-3 pm Monday through Friday. We'll continue to discuss the most important political stories of the day, just at a new time and on a new show.

You can find our podcasts on Inside Sources' KSL Podcast page until May 2025.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon

Analyzing the election results of national races

An historic moment last night as former President Donald Trump won the presidential election, now becoming the next president-elect. It was quite a blow for Democrats around the country, with the party losing control of the White House, the Senate, and possibly the House. We begin the show with in-depth analysis of key races around the country, sharing perspectives from KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan.

How did the elections turn out here in Utah?

Here at home, how did the elections play out? We shift gears and discuss the status of races here in the Beehive State, both with candidates and issues. In Utah County, voters faced long lines, printers out of ink, and a lack of ballots – what effect did these issues have on the electorate, and what’ll be done to be better prepared next time? The hosts discuss and share their thoughts.

Post-election takes from the Utah Republican Party

It was a great night for Republicans abroad and here in Utah. Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins KSL at Night to recap the election. He and the hosts discuss next steps for the party and what the future may hold for Utah as President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House.

Post-election takes from the Utah Democratic Party

Democrats saw some wins in Salt Lake County yesterday, while struggling statewide and nationally. Oscar Mata, Utah Democratic Party Vice Chair calls into KSL at Night to discuss next steps for his party. He and the hosts discuss the results of the presidential election, and what it means for Kamala Harris to lose.

Ranked-choice voting initiative fails in Idaho

Our neighbors to the north rejected Proposition 1 last night, which would have implemented open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Could ranked-choice voting be on its way out the door? The KSL at Night hosts give their ideas on how this decision in Idaho could affect how we vote in Utah.

Final post-election thoughts from the KSL at Night hosts

The Democratic Party saw many losses yesterday in the election. Could it be that the party has focused too much on hating Donald Trump and not enough on actual policies that would help Americans? Or was last night just a weird fluke? Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon end the show with their final thoughts on yesterday’s election. They also discuss the potential make-up of the 2028 presidential election.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

The Democratic Party saw many losses yesterday in the election. Could it be that the party has focused too much on hating Donald Trump and not enough on actual policies that would help Americans? Or was last night just a weird fluke? Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon end the show with their final thoughts on yesterday’s election. They also discuss the potential make-up of the 2028 presidential election.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

Our neighbors to the north rejected Proposition 1 last night, which would have implemented open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Could ranked-choice voting be on its way out the door? The KSL at Night hosts give their ideas on how this decision in Idaho could affect how we vote in Utah.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

Democrats saw some wins in Salt Lake County yesterday, while struggling statewide and nationally. Oscar Mata, Utah Democratic Party Vice Chair calls into KSL at Night to discuss next steps for his party. He and the hosts discuss the results of the presidential election, and what it means for Kamala Harris to lose.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

It was a great night for Republicans abroad and here in Utah. Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins KSL at Night to recap the election. He and the hosts discuss next steps for the party and what the future may hold for Utah as President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

Here at home, how did the elections play out? We shift gears and discuss the status of races here in the Beehive State, both with candidates and issues. In Utah County, voters faced long lines, printers out of ink, and a lack of ballots – what effect did these issues have on the electorate, and what’ll be done to be better prepared next time? The hosts discuss and share their thoughts.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon

An historic moment last night as former President Donald Trump won the presidential election, now becoming the next president-elect. It was quite a blow for Democrats around the country, with the party losing control of the White House, the Senate, and possibly the House. We begin the show with in-depth analysis of key races around the country, sharing perspectives from KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan.

Hosts: Leah Murray, Adam Gardiner, and Andy Cupp

Harris or Trump: Will either affect Utah’s legislative priorities in 2025?
If former President Donald Trump wins tomorrow, will that affect priorities for the Utah Legislature in the next general session? What if Vice President Kamala Harris wins? We begin this special pre-election KSL at Night bringing the presidential election down to the local level, examining the potential effects of a Trump or Harris presidency on Utah state politics.

Frontrunner presidential candidate in Iowa flips from Trump to Harris
The final Iowa Poll of this election came out over the weekend and it now shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading in this ruby-red state. Former President Donald Trump won Iowa in 2016 and 2020, and was leading there until just recently. What possibly changed to give Harris this kind of momentum boost? The KSL at Night hosts share their theories.

Control over Congress up in the air; leaders fighting to keep their positions
It’s the final day before the election and all hands are on deck. As everyone focuses on the presidential race, we can’t not also talk about Congress. Republicans and Democratic Congressional leaders are fighting to maintain their positions, and even expand their reach. What are House and Senate leaders doing in this final push to win or keep control?

Is Election Day special anymore?
In a by-mail voting world, is Election Day special anymore? Back in the day, you would vote in-person after market day – this is why Election Day falls on a Tuesday. But nowadays, it’s basically turned into Election Season. So why is a specific day important, or even needed? Listen for a bit of a history lesson as hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray discuss the future.

Discussing the Electoral College – its past, present, and future
One thing that often comes up during a presidential election is the difference between the popular vote and the Electoral College vote. Just because a candidate wins the most costs doesn’t mean that they win the presidency – it all comes down to the states and the electoral votes a candidate receives. Ahead of the election results, let’s take a few minutes to discuss the Electoral College.

Detoxing America’s ‘toxic’ political environment
As we’ve seen in this election – and really any election – politics can be controversial and sometimes even toxic. Why is this? Is it because it’s just part of human nature? And if it is super toxic, does that mean all hope is lost. Samantha Moore-Berg, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah joins the show to discuss some research she’s recently done on toxicity in politics.

How our media choices affect our political views
An important part of voting is being informed. And that often means we’re looking up news and media to find out more about candidates and issues. Obviously, each kind of news or media source has some kind of bias, so what do you do to find good information? We share some thoughts on the media sources that help us find common ground rather than divide us further.

Final pre-election thoughts on KSL at Night
On the eve of Election Night, we finish the show discussing the future. KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp and KSL at Night host Leah Murray share their feeling – that no matter who wins the election, life will go on and our country will go on too. Listen to also find out how you can get some freebies on Election Day.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

On the eve of Election Night, we finish the show discussing the future. KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp and KSL at Night host Leah Murray share their feeling – that no matter who wins the election, life will go on and our country will go on too. Listen to also find out how you can get some freebies on Election Day.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

An important part of voting is being informed. And that often means we’re looking up news and media to find out more about candidates and issues. Obviously, each kind of news or media source has some kind of bias, so what do you do to find good information? We share some thoughts on the media sources that help us find common ground rather than divide us further.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

As we’ve seen in this election – and really any election – politics can be controversial and sometimes even toxic. Why is this? Is it because it’s just part of human nature? And if it is super toxic, does that mean all hope is lost. Samantha Moore-Berg, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah joins the show to discuss some research she’s recently done on toxicity in politics.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

One thing that often comes up during a presidential election is the difference between the popular vote and the Electoral College vote. Just because a candidate wins the most costs doesn’t mean that they win the presidency – it all comes down to the states and the electoral votes a candidate receives. Ahead of the election results, let’s take a few minutes to discuss the Electoral College.

Host: Leah Murray 

In a by-mail voting world, is Election Day special anymore? Back in the day, you would vote in-person after market day – this is why Election Day falls on a Tuesday. But nowadays, it’s basically turned into Election Season. So why is a specific day important, or even needed? Listen for a bit of a history lesson as hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray discuss the future.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

It’s the final day before the election and all hands are on deck. As everyone focuses on the presidential race, we can’t not also talk about Congress. Republicans and Democratic Congressional leaders are fighting to maintain their positions, and even expand their reach. What are House and Senate leaders doing in this final push to win or keep control?

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

The final Iowa Poll of this election came out over the weekend and it now shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading in this ruby-red state. Former President Donald Trump won Iowa in 2016 and 2020, and was leading there until just recently. What possibly changed to give Harris this kind of momentum boost? The KSL at Night hosts share their theories.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

If former President Donald Trump wins tomorrow, will that affect priorities for the Utah Legislature in the next general session? What if Vice President Kamala Harris wins? We begin this special pre-election KSL at Night bringing the presidential election down to the local level, examining the potential effects of a Trump or Harris presidency on Utah state politics.

Host: Greg Skordas

Judge denies motion aiming to remove Utah AG’s office from death row case
A man on Utah’s death row will continue moving towards execution following a denial from a judge, which aimed to remove the Utah Attorney General’s Office from the case. Ralph Menzies’ lawyers had argued that Menzies was no longer competent, but the state disagreed. The lawyers hoped to remove the AG’s Office from the case due to the office’s closeness with those who conducted the competency review. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks the newest development down for our listeners.

Several election-related cases before the Supreme Court right now
Several election-related cases are before the U.S. Supreme Court right now, and they could have major effects on the election next week. We go over a few of them, including one in Virginia that’s resulting in a purging of voter records. We also discuss a few other cases involving candidates around the country.

Utah County attorney investigating County Clerk over ballot tracking
Earlier this week, the Deseret News spoke with Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson and learned that he was tracking the method by which politicians in his county voted. We discussed the specifics of that issue earlier in this week, but now the county attorney has confirmed an investigation into the incident. We catch listeners up on this new development ahead of next week’s election.

More insights into the ballot processing procedures in Utah’s counties
While Election Day might not be for a few more days, mail-in ballots have been pouring into county clerk’s offices around the state. KSL-TV got an inside look at how these ballot processing centers operate. We hear from them and discuss other ways county clerks, their offices, and their team of volunteers are keeping the election safe.

Host: Greg Skordas

While Election Day might not be for a few more days, mail-in ballots have been pouring into county clerk’s offices around the state. KSL-TV got an inside look at how these ballot processing centers operate. We hear from them and discuss other ways county clerks, their offices, and their team of volunteers are keeping the election safe.

Host: Greg Skordas

Earlier this week, the Deseret News spoke with Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson and learned that he was tracking the method by which politicians in his county voted. We discussed the specifics of that issue earlier in this week, but now the county attorney has confirmed an investigation into the incident. We catch listeners up on this new development ahead of next week’s election.

Host: Greg Skordas

Several election-related cases are before the U.S. Supreme Court right now, and they could have major effects on the election next week. We go over a few of them, including one in Virginia that’s resulting in a purging of voter records. We also discuss a few other cases involving candidates around the country.

Host: Greg Skordas

A man on Utah’s death row will continue moving towards execution following a denial from a judge, which aimed to remove the Utah Attorney General’s Office from the case. Ralph Menzies’ lawyers had argued that Menzies was no longer competent, but the state disagreed. The lawyers hoped to remove the AG’s Office from the case due to the office’s closeness with those who conducted the competency review. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks the newest development down for our listeners.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

Utah County Clerk says he tracks politicians’ ballots
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson has admitted that he tracks politicians’ ballots. How has he done this when all ballots are supposed to be secret? Davidson says he doesn’t look at how politicians voted, but the method by which they voted. KSL-TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts breaks down this latest development. Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner is calling for his recusal from this election; she joins the show to explain why. Leah takes a few minutes to re-emphasize the safety and security of elections.

Early voter turnout low among young adults
National data on early voting turnout shows that people between the ages of 18 and 39 have the lowest rates of turnout among early and mail-in voters… so far. We still have a few days left in this election, so there’s room to turn that around. But why is it that young people don’t vote as often as older generations? Leah Murray is a political science professor who works with young adults on a daily basis; she shares her thoughts on why young adults should get more involved in voting.

Meet the candidate: Jim Harvey for Weber County Commission C
Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Jim Harvey is the incumbent Republican candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

The importance of candidate interviews
On KSL at Night, we launched a ‘Meet the Candidate’ series ahead of the election. Through it all, our goal has been to give voters the chance to listen to the people they’ll vote for and hear more about them. Leah Murray discusses the power additional knowledge can have when it comes to voting with KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

On KSL at Night, we launched a ‘Meet the Candidate’ series ahead of the election. Through it all, our goal has been to give voters the chance to listen to the people they’ll vote for and hear more about them. Leah Murray discusses the power additional knowledge can have when it comes to voting with KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp

Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Jim Harvey is the incumbent Republican candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

Hosts: Leah Murray

National data on early voting turnout shows that people between the ages of 18 and 39 have the lowest rates of turnout among early and mail-in voters… so far. We still have a few days left in this election, so there’s room to turn that around. But why is it that young people don’t vote as often as older generations? Leah Murray is a political science professor who works with young adults on a daily basis; she shares her thoughts on why young adults should get more involved in voting.

Host: Leah Murray

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson has admitted that he tracks politicians’ ballots. How has he done this when all ballots are supposed to be secret? Davidson says he doesn’t look at how politicians voted, but the method by which they voted. KSL-TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts breaks down this latest development. Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner is calling for his recusal from this election; she joins the show to explain why. Leah takes a few minutes to re-emphasize the safety and security of elections.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

SLCo Council introduces proposed ordinance language for official mailers
Today, the Salt Lake County Council discussed a proposed ordinance that would limit how mailers can be used around an election. It comes following an incident with the County Recorder and a notice she sent out with property tax notices. While the flyer wasn’t illegal, there’s been a lot of discussion on the ethicality of it all. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the whole situation.

State of the presidential race one week from Election Day
With only one week left to go until Election Day, the presidential candidates are in the final stretch. Democrats appear to be worried about some of the policies Kamala Harris hasn’t focused on; why? Republicans seem frustrated with a recent rally for Donald Trump; why? We catch listeners up on the presidential race as we enter the final week of this election cycle.

Elections 101: Ballots returns and processes
Ballots have all been sent out and more than 400,000 voters have already sent in their ballots here in Utah. We wrap up our Elections 101 series going over the ballot return process – and overall election security – with Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson. She shares some insights into current voting statistics and discusses the confidence Utahns have in elections with the KSL at Night hosts. For more information, go to https://vote.utah.gov. 

Control of Congress: How’s it looking right now?
Who’s going to control Congress in the new year – Republicans or Democrats? It’s anyone’s guess at this point. Could one party win both chambers, or will it continue to be a split Congress? House leaders of both parties have been campaigning in areas not usually popular with their base. KSL at Night takes a few minutes to share updates on the hottest Congressional races nationwide.

Meet the candidate: Rudy Bautista for Attorney General
Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Rudy Bautista, Democratic candidate for Attorney General is running, saying he wants the office to represent the people. He joins the show to talk more about his platform.

Study: ‘Deepfakes’ fooling more people as we head into the election
New research from Utah Valley University looks at how convincing ‘deepfakes’ and disinformation can be. And the results are staggering; we – as humans – majorly struggle to tell ‘deepfakes’ apart from reality. Brandon Amacher, Director of UVU’s Emerging Tech Policy Lab and instructor for the UVU Center for National Security Studies walks our listeners through the study. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon discuss ways you can avoid being fooled by ‘deepfake’ videos.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

New research from Utah Valley University looks at how convincing ‘deepfakes’ and disinformation can be. And the results are staggering; we – as humans – majorly struggle to tell ‘deepfakes’ apart from reality. Brandon Amacher, Director of UVU’s Emerging Tech Policy Lab and instructor for the UVU Center for National Security Studies walks our listeners through the study. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon discuss ways you can avoid being fooled by ‘deepfake’ videos.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Rudy Bautista, Democratic candidate for Attorney General is running, saying he wants the office to represent the people. He joins the show to talk more about his platform.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Who’s going to control Congress in the new year – Republicans or Democrats? It’s anyone’s guess at this point. Could one party win both chambers, or will it continue to be a split Congress? House leaders of both parties have been campaigning in areas not usually popular with their base. KSL at Night takes a few minutes to share updates on the hottest Congressional races nationwide.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Ballots have all been sent out and more than 400,000 voters have already sent in their ballots here in Utah. We wrap up our Elections 101 series going over the ballot return process – and overall election security – with Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson. She shares some insights into current voting statistics and discusses the confidence Utahns have in elections with the KSL at Night hosts. For more information, go to https://vote.utah.gov.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

With only one week left to go until Election Day, the presidential candidates are in the final stretch. Democrats appear to be worried about some of the policies Kamala Harris hasn’t focused on; why? Republicans seem frustrated with a recent rally for Donald Trump; why? We catch listeners up on the presidential race as we enter the final week of this election cycle.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Today, the Salt Lake County Council discussed a proposed ordinance that would limit how mailers can be used around an election. It comes following an incident with the County Recorder and a notice she sent out with property tax notices. While the flyer wasn’t illegal, there’s been a lot of discussion on the ethicality of it all. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the whole situation.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

Appeals court rules on mail-in ballot ‘grace period’
More than 20 states around the country accept mail-in ballots after Election Day, so long as it was postmarked before on or Election Day. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the ‘grace period’ shouldn’t be allowed, siding with the Republican Party, which brought forth the earlier suit. What could this ruling mean for voters in Utah – if anything at all? The KSL at Night hosts break it down.

Major newspapers withhold presidential endorsements
The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times have both decided to withhold endorsing any presidential candidate this election cycle. It goes against what they’ve done for many, many previous presidential races. The reasons for the lack of endorsement varies between the two publications, but the effect and outrage from many is the same. Does it actually matter for media organizations to endorse a candidate?

Are conspiracy theories affecting voter turnout in Salt Lake County?
There’s been a resurgence in conspiracy theories around the election this year, especially as it relates to mail-in voting and voting machines. The bogus accusations are leading to harassment against election officials and workers, plus it’s affecting rates of early voting. How could these conspiracy theories be affecting early voter turnout? How about here in Salt Lake County? The KSL at Night hosts discuss.

Examining the role of money in local campaigns: Do ‘deep pockets’ still matter?
We all know that national elections require a lot of money in order to have a chance at success. But what about on a smaller scale in local elections? Do ‘deep pockets’ matter in those smaller races? KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan share their thoughts – using their years of experience – and draw a line between races that need lots of money and those that don’t.

Utah County Proposition 11: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School District
Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Utah County Proposition 14: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School District
Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Mark Whitaker, Secondary Director of Curriculum with Alpine School District opposes Proposition 14 and joins the program to share his view of the issue.

Meet the candidate: Steve Van Wagoner for Weber County Commission C
Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Steven Van Wagoner is the Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

Enrollment at Utah’s public schools on a downward trend
The number of students enrolled in Utah’s public education system is on the decline. In fact, the decrease from 2023 to 2024 is the largest overall decrease since 2015. What’s affecting this trend? The KSL at Night hosts discuss how fertility rates and in-migration is impacting school enrollment in the Beehive State.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

 The number of students enrolled in Utah’s public education system is on the decline. In fact, the decrease from 2023 to 2024 is the largest overall decrease since 2015. What’s affecting this trend? The KSL at Night hosts discuss how fertility rates and in-migration is impacting school enrollment in the Beehive State.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Steven Van Wagoner is the Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Mark Whitaker, Secondary Director of Curriculum with Alpine School District opposes Proposition 14 and joins the program to share his view of the issue.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

We all know that national elections require a lot of money in order to have a chance at success. But what about on a smaller scale in local elections? Do ‘deep pockets’ matter in those smaller races? KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan share their thoughts – using their years of experience – and draw a line between races that need lots of money and those that don’t.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

There’s been a resurgence in conspiracy theories around the election this year, especially as it relates to mail-in voting and voting machines. The bogus accusations are leading to harassment against election officials and workers, plus it’s affecting rates of early voting. How could these conspiracy theories be affecting early voter turnout? How about here in Salt Lake County? The KSL at Night hosts discuss.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times have both decided to withhold endorsing any presidential candidate this election cycle. It goes against what they’ve done for many, many previous presidential races. The reasons for the lack of endorsement varies between the two publications, but the effect and outrage from many is the same. Does it actually matter for media organizations to endorse a candidate?

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan

More than 20 states around the country accept mail-in ballots after Election Day, so long as it was postmarked before on or Election Day. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the ‘grace period’ shouldn’t be allowed, siding with the Republican Party, which brought forth the earlier suit. What could this ruling mean for voters in Utah – if anything at all? The KSL at Night hosts break it down.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Two Lymans drop out of gubernatorial race due to lawsuit from other Lyman
It’s been one of the hot-button issues surrounding Utah’s gubernatorial race this election cycle: Lyman/Clawson vs. Lyman/Lyman. Both made the ballots as write-in candidates, and it sparked disagreement and controversy because of the identical last names. Lyman/Clawson sued Lyman/Lyman, and the latter has now withdrawn from the race. We discuss the legal and political parts of this new development.

Abortion, transgender rights, education take center stage in CD-4 debate
Incumbent Republican Representative Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Katrina Fallick-Wang took to the debate stage last night as they try to woo voters in Utah’s 4th Congressional District. While they shared agreements on things like cutting spending and fixing immigration, they had stark differences on things like abortion, transgender students in sports, and education. We discuss their positions.

Pres. Biden apologizes for 150+ years of sending indigenous children to boarding schools
Speaking in Arizona today, President Biden officially apologized – on behalf of the United States – for more than 150 years of policy that separated Native American children from their families and sent them to boarding schools. It comes following investigations showing roughly 1,000 indigenous children died at these schools. We hear what Pres. Biden had to say during his apology.

Examining the celebrity endorsements of Trump and Harris
The list of celebrity endorsements for both candidates have grown, but the kinds of celebrities endorsing former President Trump differs pretty starkly from the celebrities endorsing Vice President Harris. Why might this be? The KSL at Night hosts spend a few minutes having a political science discussion.

Utah County Proposition 11: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School District
Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Utah County Proposition 14: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School District
Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Julie King, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education supports Proposition 14 and joins the program to share her view of the issue.

Demographics and their relationship to politics
Demographics play heavily into politics. Whether it’s the age of the voter – or the age of the candidate – there’s often lots of discussion on how an age affects a person’s vote or ability to run. And then there’s geography – our country is split up into states, counties, districts, etc. How does that affect politics? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas share their thoughts.

‘Why is everything so political nowadays?’
You’ve probably heard the question – or even asked it yourself: ‘why is everything so political nowadays?’ Has it always been like this? Yes and no. According to Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray, everything is political whether or not you want it to be. We finish off the week with a deep discussion on the political influences and nature of everything in life.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

You’ve probably heard the question – or even asked it yourself: ‘why is everything so political nowadays?’ Has it always been like this? Yes and no. According to Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray, everything is political whether or not you want it to be. We finish off the week with a deep discussion on the political influences and nature of everything in life.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Demographics play heavily into politics. Whether it’s the age of the voter – or the age of the candidate – there’s often lots of discussion on how an age affects a person’s vote or ability to run. And then there’s geography – our country is split up into states, counties, districts, etc. How does that affect politics? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas share their thoughts.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Julie King, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education supports Proposition 14 and joins the program to share her view of the issue.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

The list of celebrity endorsements for both candidates have grown, but the kinds of celebrities endorsing former President Trump differs pretty starkly from the celebrities endorsing Vice President Harris. Why might this be? The KSL at Night hosts spend a few minutes having a political science discussion.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Speaking in Arizona today, President Biden officially apologized – on behalf of the United States – for more than 150 years of policy that separated Native American children from their families and sent them to boarding schools. It comes following investigations showing roughly 1,000 indigenous children died at these schools. We hear what Pres. Biden had to say during his apology.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

Incumbent Republican Representative Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Katrina Fallick-Wang took to the debate stage last night as they try to woo voters in Utah’s 4th Congressional District. While they shared agreements on things like cutting spending and fixing immigration, they had stark differences on things like abortion, transgender students in sports, and education. We discuss their positions.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas

It’s been one of the hot-button issues surrounding Utah’s gubernatorial race this election cycle: Lyman/Clawson vs. Lyman/Lyman. Both made the ballots as write-in candidates, and it sparked disagreement and controversy because of the identical last names. Lyman/Clawson sued Lyman/Lyman, and the latter has now withdrawn from the race. We discuss the legal and political parts of this new development.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Rusty Cannon

The state of politics in Utah as we near Election Day
Are you a self-proclaimed political nerd? Do you like data? Because we’ve got data galore! New polling from Noble Predictive Insights gives us an inside look at the races, issues, and candidates running this election. We break down the newest report – which focuses heavily on how things are doing in Utah – to kick off this newest episode of KSL at Night.

Elections 101: Voter responsibility, countering misinformation
As a citizen, it’s pretty obvious that you have a responsibility to cast a ballot. But what are some of the other responsibilities you have as a voter? What role do you play in keeping our elections safe and secure? Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie joins the program to explain the responsibilities voters have in the electoral process. He also offers his guidance on where to go for the most correct information and how you can stop the spread of misinformation.

Meet the candidate: Andrew McCullough for Attorney General
Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Andrew McCullough, Libertarian candidate for Attorney General is running, saying his 51 years of experience with the law qualifies him to be Utah’s top lawyer. He joins KSL at Night to talk more about his career and campaign, and why voters should choose him.

Examining a few plans to address Utah’s housing crisis
Ahead of the next Utah legislative session in 2025, we’re learning about a few bills that will be introduced to help tackle the state’s housing crisis. One of the bills would take a closer look at short-term rentals and add some safeguards for local municipalities; State Representative Neil Walter is working on this bill and explains it on the show. Another bill would address zoning restrictions for higher density residential areas; State Representative Ray Ward is crafting that legislation and joins KSL at Night to explain it to our listeners.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Rusty Cannon

Ahead of the next Utah legislative session in 2025, we’re learning about a few bills that will be introduced to help tackle the state’s housing crisis. One of the bills would take a closer look at short-term rentals and add some safeguards for local municipalities; State Representative Neil Walter is working on this bill and explains it on the show. Another bill would address zoning restrictions for higher density residential areas; State Representative Ray Ward is crafting that legislation and joins KSL at Night to explain it to our listeners.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Rusty Cannon

Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Andrew McCullough, Libertarian candidate for Attorney General is running, saying his 51 years of experience with the law qualifies him to be Utah’s top lawyer. He joins KSL at Night to talk more about his career and campaign, and why voters should choose him.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Rusty Cannon

As a citizen, it’s pretty obvious that you have a responsibility to cast a ballot. But what are some of the other responsibilities you have as a voter? What role do you play in keeping our elections safe and secure? Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie joins the program to explain the responsibilities voters have in the electoral process. He also offers his guidance on where to go for the most correct information and how you can stop the spread of misinformation.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Rusty Cannon

Are you a self-proclaimed political nerd? Do you like data? Because we’ve got data galore! New polling from Noble Predictive Insights gives us an inside look at the races, issues, and candidates running this election. We break down the newest report – which focuses heavily on how things are doing in Utah – to kick off this newest episode of KSL at Night.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

Battleground swing states and their role in the presidential election
As we get closer and closer to Election Day, the presidential race is all going to come down to those key battleground swing states. Prominent leaders and politicians from both parties are stomping in those states, which include Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. We begin the show discussing the role of the swing states and the high-profile folks campaigning in them.

How each presidential candidate’s platforms will affect the national debt
The United States is more than $35 Trillion in debt. The two major party candidates have both released their plans to “fix” the deficit, but would their plans actually fix things? According to Mike Murphy, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), neither candidate will help the debt; in fact, they’ll both make it worse. We discuss several new reports from the CRFB.

Elections 101: Ballot processing, mail-in ballots in rural Utah, voter registration
Ballots have now been mailed out and for some Utahns, in-person early voting started today too. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss how ballot processing works and what voters should know about mailing their ballots if they live in Southern Utah. Ryan Cowley, State Director of Elections also joins the show to inform folks that it is not too late to register to vote. For more information, go to https://vote.utah.gov. 

Meet the candidate: Blake Moore for Congress (UT-1)
Republican incumbent candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District Blake Moore believes voters should send him back to Washington, DC for a third term. In his two terms in the House, he’s made a name for himself when it comes to the budget, moving into party leadership rather quickly. He joins KSL at Night to discuss his campaign, including his goals for bringing spending under control.

Meet the candidate: Bill Campbell for Congress (UT-1)
Democratic candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District Bill Campbell says it’s time for a change in Washington, DC. With a background and experience in the financial sector, he says he’s in a great position to help solve the government deficit issues. He joins KSL at Night to share some of his campaign platform and what he’d do first if elected to Congress.

Potential policy changes coming for the tech sector if Republicans take the Senate
Control of the Senate is in toss-up territory right now, but there’s a decent chance Republicans will retake control. Should that happen, we’ll probably see several policy changes, including changes relating to the tech sector. Hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss what GOP leaders are saying they’ll do with regards to technology and artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence’s role in the media and local government
With all the talk of artificial intelligence nowadays, it got us thinking: ‘what’s the proper role of AI in industries like news and media, or even in local government?’ As government bodies decide on new legislation regarding technology and AI, we take a few moments to discuss how AI and humans can work together for the benefit of all.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

With all the talk of artificial intelligence nowadays, it got us thinking: ‘what’s the proper role of AI in industries like news and media, or even in local government?’ As government bodies decide on new legislation regarding technology and AI, we take a few moments to discuss how AI and humans can work together for the benefit of all.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

Control of the Senate is in toss-up territory right now, but there’s a decent chance Republicans will retake control. Should that happen, we’ll probably see several policy changes, including changes relating to the tech sector. Hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss what GOP leaders are saying they’ll do with regards to technology and artificial intelligence.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

Democratic candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District Bill Campbell says it’s time for a change in Washington, DC. With a background and experience in the financial sector, he says he’s in a great position to help solve the government deficit issues. He joins KSL at Night to share some of his campaign platform and what he’d do first if elected to Congress.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

Republican incumbent candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District Blake Moore believes voters should send him back to Washington, DC for a third term. In his two terms in the House, he’s made a name for himself when it comes to the budget, moving into party leadership rather quickly. He joins KSL at Night to discuss his campaign, including his goals for bringing spending under control.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

Ballots have now been mailed out and for some Utahns, in-person early voting started today too. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss how ballot processing works and what voters should know about mailing their ballots if they live in Southern Utah. Ryan Cowley, State Director of Elections also joins the show to inform folks that it is not too late to register to vote. For more information, go to https://vote.utah.gov. 

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

The United States is more than $35 Trillion in debt. The two major party candidates have both released their plans to “fix” the deficit, but would their plans actually fix things? According to Mike Murphy, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), neither candidate will help the debt; in fact, they’ll both make it worse. We discuss several new reports from the CRFB.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner

As we get closer and closer to Election Day, the presidential race is all going to come down to those key battleground swing states. Prominent leaders and politicians from both parties are stomping in those states, which include Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. We begin the show discussing the role of the swing states and the high-profile folks campaigning in them.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Maura Carabello

Two weeks to Election Day: Where is the presidential race today?
We’re now two weeks away from Election Day. Because of mail-in voting, however, it’s basically election day from here until November 5th. We catch listeners up-to-speed on where things sit in the presidential race, including an update on polling that now shows Donald Trump may be outperforming Kamala Harris in key battleground swing states.

U.S. House of Representatives reaches milestone in number of bills introduced
For the first time since the 1970s, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced more than 10,000 bills this year. Does that huge number mean Congress is being ultra productive? Eh, maybe not. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Maura Carabello discuss why there are so many bills this year and how to really determine if Congress is being effective.

Recommendations released from panel investigating attempted assassination attempt
A special panel investigating the failure of the Secret Service to protect former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania has released their findings, saying the entire Secret Service needs “fundamental reform.” Their report lists several recommendations for fixing the cultural issues within the agency; we discuss a few of them.

Lack of panel members resulting in delays for State Records Committee
The desire for government transparency has led to an increase in requests — and appeals — to the State Records Committee. In addition, the committee hasn’t been able to make official decisions due to a lack of confirmed panel members. What’s causing this delay and how could it affect the public? KSL Investigator Danielle Rivera answers those questions on KSL at Night.

Meet the candidate: Jenny Wilson for Salt Lake County Mayor
This election cycle, Salt Lake County residents have the opportunity to pick their next mayor. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like housing, homelessness, budgets, and more. Jenny Wilson, incumbent Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Mayor joins the show to walk listeners through her campaign and where she stands on the important issues.

Meet the candidate: John Curtis for U.S. Senate
With 7 years in the House and dozens of bills passed, current 3rd Congressional District Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate John Curtis says he’s ready to move into a new role in Washington, DC. He joins KSL at Night in the studio to discuss his campaign and how he’ll represent Utah. He also shares insights on how his time in the House of Representatives will help him in the Senate.

Rise in 3rd-party candidates and races with write-in candidates
If you’re like many Utahns who’ve received their ballots this election, you may notice what seems like an overabundance of 3rd-party candidates and races with write-in candidates. What could be causing this rise in non-Republican and non-Democratic candidates? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Maura Carabello discuss the trend here in Utah and how it differs from the national stage.

What’s it like to moderate a debate?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to moderate a debate? A lot of people say they have no desire to ever moderate a debate purely due to the public scrutiny that comes after the fact. This general election cycle, KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Leah Murray each moderated a debate sponsored by the Utah Debate Commission. They share their thoughts and insights into the process of moderation.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to moderate a debate? A lot of people say they have no desire to ever moderate a debate purely due to the public scrutiny that comes after the fact. This general election cycle, KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Leah Murray each moderated a debate sponsored by the Utah Debate Commission. They share their thoughts and insights into the process of moderation.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

If you’re like many Utahns who’ve received their ballots this election, you may notice what seems like an overabundance of 3rd-party candidates and races with write-in candidates. What could be causing this rise in non-Republican and non-Democratic candidates? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Maura Carabello discuss the trend here in Utah and how it differs from the national stage.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

With 7 years in the House and dozens of bills passed, current 3rd Congressional District Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate John Curtis says he’s ready to move into a new role in Washington, DC. He joins KSL at Night in the studio to discuss his campaign and how he’ll represent Utah. He also shares insights on how his time in the House of Representatives will help him in the Senate.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

This election cycle, Salt Lake County residents have the opportunity to pick their next mayor. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like housing, homelessness, budgets, and more. Jenny Wilson, incumbent Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Mayor joins the show to walk listeners through her campaign and where she stands on the important issues.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

The desire for government transparency has led to an increase in requests — and appeals — to the State Records Committee. In addition, the committee hasn’t been able to make official decisions due to a lack of confirmed panel members. What’s causing this delay and how could it affect the public? KSL Investigator Danielle Rivera answers those questions on KSL at Night.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

A special panel investigating the failure of the Secret Service to protect former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania has released their findings, saying the entire Secret Service needs “fundamental reform.” Their report lists several recommendations for fixing the cultural issues within the agency; we discuss a few of them.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

For the first time since the 1970s, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced more than 10,000 bills this year. Does that huge number mean Congress is being ultra productive? Eh, maybe not. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Maura Carabello discuss why there are so many bills this year and how to really determine if Congress is being effective.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Leah Murray

We’re now two weeks away from Election Day. Because of mail-in voting, however, it’s basically election day from here until November 5th. We catch listeners up-to-speed on where things sit in the presidential race, including an update on polling that now shows Donald Trump may be outperforming Kamala Harris in key battleground swing states.

Host: Adam Gardiner

Live recapping of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District debate 
Two candidates took to the debate stage tonight as they continued campaigning for Utah’s open Congressional seat. Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright spent roughly an hour discussing topics on the budget, housing, and rural healthcare. We begin our special live KSL at Night recapping the debate. Host Adam Gardiner shares his initial takeaways. 

Elections 101: How to tell if your ballot is fake, voter equipment, ballot curing
Many Utahns have already received their ballots in the mail. One name on the ballot – of someone running for president – has prompted concerns that those ballots are fake. We share resources on how you can determine if your ballot is fake. We also discuss the safeguards in place to secure voting equipment. Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw joins KSL at night to discuss the ballot curing process as well.

Kamala Harris sits down with Fox News for in-depth one-on-one interview
Vice President and Democratic presidential-hopeful Kamala Harris sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier as she aims to win over more conservative voters. The half-hour discussion was marred with disruptions from both sides, along with a lot of non-answers. Harris is looking to really distinguish herself from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump; did she succeed? Listen for Adam Gardiner’s thoughts.

China’s spying on Western nations ramps up
Western governments around the world say China’s spying is at unprecedented levels these days. Officials say the country is using things like security agencies, private companies, and its own civilians as it works to undermine rival countries and strengthen its economy. Kelley Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to the United Nations discusses the growing issue with KSL at Night.

Examining a new list that ranks members of Congress as being builders or dividers
Peacemaking and unifying or attacking and dividing – the United States Congress is full of people on both sides. Last week, KSL at Night discussed a list called “Builders Power Ranking.” Tonight, CEO of Builders Tom Fishman joins the program to explain the methodology of the list, which ranks congressmen and women as builders or dividers based on their actions over the past week. We also hear where Utah’s representatives fall on this list.

Host: Adam Gardiner

Peacemaking and unifying or attacking and dividing – the United States Congress is full of people on both sides. Last week, KSL at Night discussed a list called “Builders Power Ranking.” Tonight, CEO of Builders Tom Fishman joins the program to explain the methodology of the list, which ranks congressmen and women as builders or dividers based on their actions over the past week. We also hear where Utah’s representatives fall on this list.

Host: Adam Gardiner

Western governments around the world say China’s spying is at unprecedented levels these days. Officials say the country is using things like security agencies, private companies, and its own civilians as it works to undermine rival countries and strengthen its economy. Kelley Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to the United Nations discusses the growing issue with KSL at Night.

Host: Adam Gardiner

 Vice President and Democratic presidential-hopeful Kamala Harris sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier as she aims to win over more conservative voters. The half-hour discussion was marred with disruptions from both sides, along with a lot of non-answers. Harris is looking to really distinguish herself from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump; did she succeed? Listen for Adam Gardiner’s thoughts.

Host: Adam Gardiner

 Many Utahns have already received their ballots in the mail. One name on the ballot – of someone running for president – has prompted concerns that those ballots are fake. We share resources on how you can determine if your ballot is fake. We also discuss the safeguards in place to secure voting equipment. Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw joins KSL at night to discuss the ballot curing process as well.

Host: Adam Gardiner

Two candidates took to the debate stage tonight as they continued campaigning for Utah’s open Congressional seat. Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright spent roughly an hour discussing topics on the budget, housing, and rural healthcare. We begin our special live KSL at Night recapping the debate. Host Adam Gardiner shares his initial takeaways. 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

New bill would create harsher punishment for child abuse and torture
A new bill being developed on Utah’s Capitol Hill would create harsher punishments for child abusers by creating a new crime. The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee discussed the bill today; it passed out of committee with one dissenting vote. State Senator Don Ipson is the chief sponsor of the bill and joins the show to talk about it with Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan.

Discussions over competency and death penalty executions
The lawyers for a Utah man on death row are asking the courts to re-examine their client’s competency. KSL NewsRadio reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell attended the hearing today for Ralph Menzies; he joins the show to share updates on what his lawyers are asking. We then turn to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas to explain the competency requirements that must be fulfilled before a person can be legally executed.

Polling trends in the presidential race suggest Utah is becoming more conservative
New polling shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in Utah – that itself might not be much of a surprise. The data shows a complex picture of the state’s political preferences, with trends showing that Utah – and Salt Lake County in particular – is becoming redder. The poll also shows a gap between support for generic Republican candidates and Donald Trump. We break down the newest polling data from Noble Predictive Insights.

Meet the candidate: Caroline Gleich for U.S. Senate
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Caroline Gleich believes her background as a small business owner and environmental advocate has put her in a good place to run for Congress. Gleich says she felt called to serve and took the opportunity to run. She joins the program to talk more about her platform, some of which includes reproductive freedom, the climate, and the economy and housing.

Meet the candidate: Katrina Fallick-Wang for Congress (UT-4)
Running as a newcomer on the political scene, Democratic candidate for Utah’s 4th Congressional District Katrina Fallick-Wang says she’s ready to go to D.C. With a background in tech and a passion for the environment, Fallick-Wang says she wants to help bridge the gaps between the two parties in order to find solutions. She joins KSL at Night in the studio to introduce herself to Utah voters.

Presidential race updates from across the nation
Here in Utah, ballots are already in the mail… less than three weeks before Election Day. In Georgia, the polls have already opened for early voting. We discuss the exit poll results from early voters and share additional insights and updates on the presidential race from across the country.

‘Deepfake’ technology and how it could affect the election
California recently passed a law that bans ‘deepfakes’ — videos that are edited using artificial intelligence to create deceptive media. These videos can circulate on social media, prompting confusion and concern about those running for office. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the balance between parody and imitation, and deception. Are they covered by the 1st Amendment? The hosts share their thoughts.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

California recently passed a law that bans ‘deepfakes’ — videos that are edited using artificial intelligence to create deceptive media. These videos can circulate on social media, prompting confusion and concern about those running for office. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the balance between parody and imitation, and deception. Are they covered by the 1st Amendment? The hosts share their thoughts.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

Here in Utah, ballots are already in the mail… less than three weeks before Election Day. In Georgia, the polls have already opened for early voting. We discuss the exit poll results from early voters and share additional insights and updates on the presidential race from across the country.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

Running as a newcomer on the political scene, Democratic candidate for Utah’s 4th Congressional District Katrina Fallick-Wang says she’s ready to go to D.C. With a background in tech and a passion for the environment, Fallick-Wang says she wants to help bridge the gaps between the two parties in order to find solutions. She joins KSL at Night in the studio to introduce herself to Utah voters.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Caroline Gleich believes her background as a small business owner and environmental advocate has put her in a good place to run for Congress. Gleich says she felt called to serve and took the opportunity to run. She joins the program to talk more about her platform, some of which includes reproductive freedom, the climate, and the economy and housing.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

New polling shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in Utah – that itself might not be much of a surprise. The data shows a complex picture of the state’s political preferences, with trends showing that Utah – and Salt Lake County in particular – is becoming redder. The poll also shows a gap between support for generic Republican candidates and Donald Trump. We break down the newest polling data from Noble Predictive Insights.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

The lawyers for a Utah man on death row are asking the courts to re-examine their client’s competency. KSL NewsRadio reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell attended the hearing today for Ralph Menzies; he joins the show to share updates on what his lawyers are asking. We then turn to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas to explain the competency requirements that must be fulfilled before a person can be legally executed.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Greg Skordas

A new bill being developed on Utah’s Capitol Hill would create harsher punishments for child abusers by creating a new crime. The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee discussed the bill today; it passed out of committee with one dissenting vote. State Senator Don Ipson is the chief sponsor of the bill and joins the show to talk about it with Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon 

Results released from legislative audit on signature-gathering from primary election
A state legislative audit report has been released examining the signature verification process as it relates to three candidates in the primary election. Spencer Cox, John Curtis, and Derek Brown all won their primary elections after losing at the state conventions; they made the ballot through signature-gathering. But it wasn’t without controversy. They requested a legislative audit, and now we have the results of that audit: while there were errors, each one gathered enough signatures to make the ballot.

CD-2 candidates try to ‘out-rural’ each other in debate
While they disagreed on many policy positions, the two major-party candidates for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District agreed on the importance of civility during last night’s debate. Incumbent Celeste Maloy and challenger Nathaniel Woodward tried to ‘out-rural’ each other as they discussed topics like public lands, the economy, and abortion. Listen for a full breakdown of their civil debate.

Elections 101: Voter registration, mail-in ballots, election audits
Ballots are being sent out via mail today. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss the safety and security of mail-in voting, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot, and more. Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk/Auditor also joins the show to share insights on the election audit process. For more information on elections, head to https://vote.utah.gov.

Meet the candidate: Natalie Pinkney for SLCo Council, At-Large C
This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Natalie Pinkney, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how being a South Salt Lake City Councilwoman has prepared her to join the county council.

Meet the candidate: Derek Brown for Attorney General
Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Derek Brown, Republican candidate for Attorney General is one of those who says he’s the most experienced candidate. He joins the show in the studio to talk about the importance of this office and how it represents the state.

Digging into political party ideology and how party members think about issues
Political parties often have a platform – a set of beliefs and positions it will take on various issues. Its members, however, may be all over the place when they think about those same beliefs and policy positions. Shawn Teigen, Utah Foundation President explains his group’s research into political party ideology and how we in Utah compare to the nation as a whole. The KSL at Night hosts discuss what this could mean for the future of political parties.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Political parties often have a platform – a set of beliefs and positions it will take on various issues. Its members, however, may be all over the place when they think about those same beliefs and policy positions. Shawn Teigen, Utah Foundation President explains his group’s research into political party ideology and how we in Utah compare to the nation as a whole. The KSL at Night hosts discuss what this could mean for the future of political parties.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Derek Brown, Republican candidate for Attorney General is one of those who says he’s the most experienced candidate. He joins the show in the studio to talk about the importance of this office and how it represents the state.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Natalie Pinkney, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how being a South Salt Lake City Councilwoman has prepared her to join the county council.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

Ballots are being sent out via mail today. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss the safety and security of mail-in voting, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot, and more. Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk/Auditor also joins the show to share insights on the election audit process. For more information on elections, head to https://vote.utah.gov.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

While they disagreed on many policy positions, the two major-party candidates for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District agreed on the importance of civility during last night’s debate. Incumbent Celeste Maloy and challenger Nathaniel Woodward tried to ‘out-rural’ each other as they discussed topics like public lands, the economy, and abortion. Listen for a full breakdown of their civil debate.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon

A state legislative audit report has been released examining the signature verification process as it relates to three candidates in the primary election. Spencer Cox, John Curtis, and Derek Brown all won their primary elections after losing at the state conventions; they made the ballot through signature-gathering. But it wasn’t without controversy. They requested a legislative audit, and now we have the results of that audit: while there were errors, each one gathered enough signatures to make the ballot.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner

The state of the Presidential race… 21 days before Election Day
Today, we sit 21 days from Election Day. Ballots in Utah go out tomorrow, October 15th. With three weeks to go, we’re in the home stretch. We begin the show catching listeners up on the latest developments in the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Listen to hear more about polls in swing states, party registrations, and the candidates’ health records.

FEMA facing threats of violence in hurricane recovery efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has had to temporarily halt some of their Hurricane Helene recovery efforts due to growing threats of violence. It comes following waves of misinformation and conspiracy theories that have led to threats against volunteers and FEMA employees. We break down the “whys” behind this growing trend of violent threats.

How voters can get informed about judges on this year’s ballot
When you get your ballot in the coming days, you’ll notice several judges are up for retention. Many of us might skip that section, not really knowing or understanding what we’re voting for. Many also have no idea who these judges are. Mary-Margaret Pingree, Executive Director of the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission comes on KSL at Night to tell us how that organization helps inform voters about judicial retention.

Meet the candidate: Rachelle Morris for SLCo Council, At-Large C
This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Rachelle Morris, Republican candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how she would represent the needs of people across Utah’s most populous county.

Meet the candidate: Burgess Owens for Congress (UT-4)
Republican incumbent Representative Burgess Owens (Utah’s 4th Congressional District) is running for re-election to Congress. He’s running on a platform of promoting intergenerational change, opening up the ‘American Dream’ for young people, and securing the southern border. Rep. Owens joins KSL at Night in the studio to explain why he decided to run again and what he wants to do in the next term.

American troops, air defense system heading to aid Israel
The United States will send additional support to Israel as the country continues to fight Hamas and Hezbollah. Roughly 100 troops are headed to the area, along with a high-altitude anti-missile system. The KSL at Night hosts discuss this latest development and what could happen as the U.S. gets more involved in this conflict.

 ‘I, Robot’ director takes on Tesla
The director of the 2004 film ‘I, Robot’ is claiming that Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, has stolen his ideas and designs for robots. A recent posting on X shows the similarities between the two designs, prompting the question: is it possible to steal designs when it’s all part of the “futuristic” genre? KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan have a fun discussion on innovation and technology.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner

The director of the 2004 film ‘I, Robot’ is claiming that Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, has stolen his ideas and designs for robots. A recent posting on X shows the similarities between the two designs, prompting the question: is it possible to steal designs when it’s all part of the “futuristic” genre? KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan have a fun discussion on innovation and technology.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner

The United States will send additional support to Israel as the country continues to fight Hamas and Hezbollah. Roughly 100 troops are headed to the area, along with a high-altitude anti-missile system. The KSL at Night hosts discuss this latest development and what could happen as the U.S. gets more involved in this conflict.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner

Republican incumbent Representative Burgess Owens (Utah’s 4th Congressional District) is running for re-election to Congress. He’s running on a platform of promoting intergenerational change, opening up the ‘American Dream’ for young people, and securing the southern border. Rep. Owens joins KSL at Night in the studio to explain why he decided to run again and what he wants to do in the next term.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner

This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Rachelle Morris, Republican candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how she would represent the needs of people across Utah’s most populous county.