KSL at Night

The latest in news and politics with a range of hosts every night. KSL at Night gives a refreshing take on the day's news with each host bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.

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    November 9, 2024

    Special KSL at Night Announcement

    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.

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    November 7, 2024

    KSL at Night: 11-6-2024

    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.

     

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    November 7, 2024

    Final post-election thoughts from the KSL at Night hosts

    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.

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    November 7, 2024

    Ranked-choice voting initiative fails in Idaho

    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.

     

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    November 7, 2024

    Post-election takes from the Utah Democratic Party

    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.

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    November 7, 2024

    Post-election takes from the Utah Republican Party

    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.

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    November 7, 2024

    How did the elections turn out here in Utah?

    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.

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    November 7, 2024

    Analyzing the election results of national races

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    KSL at Night: 11-4-2024

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Final pre-election thoughts on KSL at Night

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    How our media choices affect our political views

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Detoxing America’s ‘toxic’ political environment

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Discussing the Electoral College – its past, present, and future

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Is Election Day special anymore?

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Control over Congress up in the air; leaders fighting to keep their positions

    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?

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    November 5, 2024

    Frontrunner presidential candidate in Iowa flips from Trump to Harris

    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.

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    November 5, 2024

    Harris or Trump: Will either affect Utah’s legislative priorities in 2025?

    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.

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    November 2, 2024

    KSL at Night: 11-1-2024

    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.

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    November 2, 2024

    More insights into the ballot processing procedures in Utah’s counties

    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.

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    November 2, 2024

    Utah County attorney investigating County Clerk over ballot tracking

    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.

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    November 2, 2024

    Judge denies motion aiming to remove Utah AG’s office from death row case

    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.

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    October 31, 2024

    KSL at Night: 10-30-2024

    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.

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    October 31, 2024

    The importance of candidate interviews

    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.

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    October 31, 2024

    Meet the candidate: Jim Harvey for Weber County Commission C

    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.

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    October 31, 2024

    Early voter turnout low among young adults

    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.

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    October 31, 2024

    Utah County Clerk says he tracks politicians’ ballots

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    KSL at Night: 10-29-2024

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    Study: ‘Deepfakes’ fooling more people as we head into the election

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    Meet the candidate: Rudy Bautista for Attorney General

    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.

     

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    October 30, 2024

    Control of Congress: How’s it looking right now?

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    Elections 101: Ballots returns and processes

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    State of the presidential race one week from Election Day

    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.

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    October 30, 2024

    SLCo Council introduces proposed ordinance language for official mailers

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    KSL at Night: 10-28-2024

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Enrollment at Utah’s public schools on a downward trend

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Meet the candidate: Steve Van Wagoner for Weber County Commission C

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Utah County Proposition 14: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School District

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Utah County Proposition 11: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School District

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Examining the role of money in local campaigns: Do ‘deep pockets’ still matter?

    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.

     

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    October 29, 2024

    Are conspiracy theories affecting voter turnout in Salt Lake County?

    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.

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    October 29, 2024

    Major newspapers withhold presidential endorsements

    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?

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    October 29, 2024

    Appeals court rules on mail-in ballot ‘grace period’

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    KSL at Night: 10-25-2024

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    'Why is everything so political nowadays?’

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Demographics and their relationship to politics

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Utah County Proposition 14: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School District

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Utah County Proposition 11: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School District

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Examining the celebrity endorsements of Trump and Harris

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Pres. Biden apologizes for 150+ years of sending indigenous children to boarding schools

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Abortion, transgender rights, education take center stage in CD-4 debate

    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.

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    October 26, 2024

    Two Lymans drop out of gubernatorial race due to lawsuit from other Lyman

    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.

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    October 25, 2024

    KSL at Night: 10-24-2024

    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.

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    October 25, 2024

    Examining a few plans to address Utah’s housing crisis

    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.

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    October 25, 2024

    Meet the candidate: Andrew McCullough for Attorney General

    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.

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    October 25, 2024

    Elections 101: Voter responsibility, countering misinformation

    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.