KSL at Night

Host: Leah Murray

Rep. Brian King announces run for Governor’s seat

The Governor has a challenger… Representative Brian King has announced today that he will run for Governor Cox’s seat in 2024. He joins the show to discuss why he’s decided to run and how he plans on winning the favor of Utah voters.

Utah Board of Higher Education’s resolution on free expression on campus

The Utah Board of Higher Education adopted a new resolution regarding free expression on campus. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to discuss this new resolution and what it does for students on campus.

The Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor

Sandra Day O’Connor graduated from Stanford Law in the early 1950s and was only offered one job: secretary at a law firm. Why? Because women couldn’t possibly be lawyers at that time… However, she became the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court. Leah and KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discuss her powerful legacy.

Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement is brought before the Supreme Court

Host: Leah Murray

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is involved in a $6 billion bankruptcy settlement that’s been brought before the Supreme Court today. OxyContin is an addictive pain medication that stirred up our country’s opioid epidemic. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins Leah to break down this case.

Host: Leah Murray

Sandra Day O’Connor graduated from Stanford Law in the early 1950s and was only offered one job: secretary at a law firm. Why? Because women couldn’t possibly be lawyers at that time… However, she became the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court. Leah and KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discuss her powerful legacy.

Host: Leah Murray

The Utah Board of Higher Education adopted a new resolution regarding free expression on campus. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to discuss this new resolution and what it does for students on campus.

Host: Leah Murray

The Governor has a challenger… Representative Brian King has announced today that he will run for Governor Cox’s seat in 2024. He joins the show to discuss why he’s decided to run and how he plans on winning the favor of Utah voters.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

IOC names SLC preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics: What’s next?

Probably one of the biggest news of the week for Utah… The International Olympic Committee named Salt Lake City the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company and the Governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor, joins the show to explain the process it takes to get us here and what the next steps are to make us the official host.

KSL Investigative team files motion to release the Attorney General’s calendar

The year-long battle to give the public access to the Attorney General's schedule continued on Wednesday with a call for a summary judgment from KSL. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins the show to discuss why her team is looking into this and why the Attorney General might be so resistant to sharing it with the public.

Utah’s 2nd Congressional District’s newest representative: Celeste Maloy

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is now the official representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. She was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, meaning she’s already started getting to work. She joins the show to share her experience that day and what her plans are going forward.

New report shows DEI efforts losing momentum

All across America there are DEI initiatives, from higher education to corporate board rooms. However, these words have recently become politicized. Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy at the Salt Lake Chamber, joins the show to talk us through where Salt Lake companies stand on this issue and whether she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling on race conscious admissions is causing the turmoil.

The legacy of former secretary of state Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger died yesterday at 100 years old. He was Secretary of State for Richard Nixon, and he has a very complicated legacy. Leah and Abby share a conversation about some of his greatest achievements.

Student attacks teacher in Kearns High School classroom

An assault on a teacher by a special needs student this past Tuesday at Kearns High School ended in a physical altercation with two more administrators and the detainment of the 14 year-old student. How do we address these kinds of issues, and how can we provide a safer environment for teachers and students?

SLC International Airport ranked third most reliable mega airport

A recently released 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked Salt Lake City International Airport as the third most reliable mega airport, even in the midst of considerable construction. Bill Wyat, Executive Director of the SLC Department of Airports, joins the show to discuss what this means for the future of the airport and what we can look forward to in the next two phases of renovation.

Ski season is back!

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

The snow was a bit delayed this year, but we have some good news for our avid skiers… Utah’s ski resorts are slowly opening back up for the season. Snowbasin Ski Resort opened today and frequent skier Jack Wilde was up there for first chair. He joins Leah and Abby to share the exciting experience he had.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

A recently released 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked Salt Lake City International Airport as the third most reliable mega airport, even in the midst of considerable construction. Bill Wyat, Executive Director of the SLC Department of Airports, joins the show to discuss what this means for the future of the airport and what we can look forward to in the next two phases of renovation.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

An assault on a teacher by a special needs student this past Tuesday at Kearns High School ended in a physical altercation with two more administrators and the detainment of the 14 year-old student. How do we address these kinds of issues, and how can we provide a safer environment for teachers and students?

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Henry Kissinger died yesterday at 100 years old. He was Secretary of State for Richard Nixon, and he has a very complicated legacy. Leah and Abby share a conversation about some of his greatest achievements

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

All across America there are DEI initiatives, from higher education to corporate board rooms. However, these words have recently become politicized. Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy at the Salt Lake Chamber, joins the show to talk us through where Salt Lake companies stand on this issue and whether she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling on race conscious admissions is causing the turmoil.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is now the official representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. She was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, meaning she’s already started getting to work. She joins the show to share her experience that day and what her plans are going forward.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

The year-long battle to give the public access to the Attorney General's schedule continued on Wednesday with a call for a summary judgment from KSL. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins the show to discuss why her team is looking into this and why the Attorney General might be so resistant to sharing it with the public.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Probably one of the biggest news of the week for Utah… The International Olympic Committee named Salt Lake City the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company and the Governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor, joins the show to explain the process it takes to get us here and what the next steps are to make us the official host.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy has been sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Leah and Greg discuss this big achievement and what they anticipate to see from her in office.

Utah appoints its first female warden

Utah has just appointed Kristen Keilsel as the state's first female warden. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, joins the show to discuss the impact of women taking on roles that we don’t often see them in.

What happens if Rep. John Curtis swaps from the House to the Senate?

Representative John Curtis is seriously considering a run for Mitt Romney’s Senate seat, which raises an interesting question that Leah and Greg discuss: What happens if he indeed ends up making that switch from the House to the Senate?

The significance of Giving Tuesday and supporting nonprofits year-round

Today is Giving Tuesday, and it may make you pause and think about generosity—not just to the people in your life, but to those in need in your community or to issues that you care about. Danielle Moran, Marketing Manager for United Way of Utah County, joins the show to discuss the significance of giving and what you can do to support local nonprofits year-round.

Anti-Trump network endorses Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary

An anti-Trump network led by Charles Koch has announced that they are endorsing Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources, joins the show to discuss what this means for her chance in the race.

The impact of fiery rhetoric surrounding the Israel-Hamas war

There’s been a stark rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism in the U.S. following the war between Israel and Hamas, with one incident being that three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday. Leah and Greg discuss how fiery rhetoric can impact people in ways too baffling and tragic to believe.

Former President Trump pushes New York appeals court to keep his gag order on hold

Among a handful of indictments centering former President Donald Trump is one civil fraud case in which he is urging a New York appeals court to continue to keep his gag order on hold. Greg explains how gag orders work and whether this behavior is legal.

Merriam-Webster’s 2023 word of the year: authentic

Merriam-Webster has chosen their 2023 word of the year: authentic. From the rise of Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT to the fall of Representative George Santos with all his lies, it seems like the irony is there. Leah and Greg share their interpretations of the word and discuss whether they think Merriam-Webster made the right choice.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Merriam-Webster has chosen their 2023 word of the year: authentic. From the rise of Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT to the fall of Representative George Santos with all his lies, it seems like the irony is there. Leah and Greg share their interpretations of the word and discuss whether they think Merriam-Webster made the right choice.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Among a handful of indictments centering former President Donald Trump is one civil fraud case in which he is urging a New York appeals court to continue to keep his gag order on hold. Greg explains how gag orders work and whether this behavior is legal.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

There’s been a stark rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism in the U.S. following the war between Israel and Hamas, with one incident being that three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday. Leah and Greg discuss how fiery rhetoric can impact people in ways too baffling and tragic to believe.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

An anti-Trump network led by Charles Koch has announced that they are endorsing Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources, joins the show to discuss what this means for her chance in the race.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Today is Giving Tuesday, and it may make you pause and think about generosity—not just to the people in your life, but to those in need in your community or to issues that you care about. Danielle Moran, Marketing Manager for United Way of Utah County, joins the show to discuss the significance of giving and what you can do to support local nonprofits year-round.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Representative John Curtis is seriously considering a run for Mitt Romney’s Senate seat, which raises an interesting question that Leah and Greg discuss: What happens if he indeed ends up making that switch from the House to the Senate?

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Utah has just appointed Kristen Keilsel as the state's first female warden. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, joins the show to discuss the impact of women taking on roles that we don’t often see them in.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy has been sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Leah and Greg discuss this big achievement and what they anticipate to see from her in office.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

Election Recap

On Tuesday elections were held across the state. Join our hosts as they unpack the results we know already, those that are almost certainly decided, and those that are still up in the air. What does this election cycle mean for your area? You won’t want to miss this conversation!

Congresswoman-elect Celeste Maloy

Congresswoman-elect for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Celeste Malloy, joined us on the show to discuss the race. How is she feeling? How did a previously unknown candidate at the convention become the projected winner? What caucuses has she thought about joining? Join us to have your questions answered and more.

Municipal and Mayoral Races

At the time of our conversation with Ben Nadolski, Ogden Mayoral Candidate it was a tight race between him and his opponent. Nadolski sheds some light on how the timeline change affected his campaign and what he plans to do first if he wins the seat. We also spoke to Cam Diehl, Director of Utah League of Cities and Towns to discuss his thoughts on the municipal results so far across the state.

Election Night Closing Thoughts

We finished up the hour with some final thoughts on last night's election. There is a new website that has much more functionality and efficiency compared to the old one. We are joined by Mark Mitchell, Director of Election Systems to discuss the new state election site.

Update on SLC Olympic Bid

We begin the second hour of the show talking about Salt Lake’s Olympic bid for 2034. We’re joined by Fraser Bullock, Chief Operating Officer for the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, to find out more about our bid and how it would look if we hosted again. Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee met with Governor Cox and other members of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. We find out how that meeting went and what makes Utah so attractive as a venue.

Does the RNC Need Revamping?

The KSL at Night hosts talk about the calls for a shake-up to the Republican National Committee. We’ve seen not only calls for the Chair to resign by Vivek Ramaswamy but also for the organization to stop hosting National GOP debates by Former President Donald Trump. If the RNC were to stop hosting GOP debates, how would that affect voters’ discernment process for candidates of their party? Tune in!

Third-Party Candidates Threaten to Disrupt

We have one confirmed independent candidate in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and another potential independent in Senator Joe Manchin, both close to different sides of the aisle. Would the effect of both of these independents running cancel each other out? Which straight-ticket party would suffer more as a result of the candidacy of these independents?

Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and families across the U.S. will gather around the table to spend time together. Our hosts discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and how they cook their turkeys. We also give farewell to KSL at Night producer Carlos Artiles Fortun.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and families across the U.S. will gather around the table to spend time together. Our hosts discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and how they cook their turkeys. We also give farewell to KSL at Night producer Carlos Artiles Fortun.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

We have one confirmed independent candidate in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and another potential independent in Senator Joe Manchin, both close to different sides of the aisle. Would the effect of both of these independents running cancel each other out? Which straight-ticket party would suffer more as a result of the candidacy of these independents?

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

The KSL at Night hosts talk about the calls for a shake-up to the Republican National Committee. We’ve seen not only calls for the Chair to resign by Vivek Ramaswamy but also for the organization to stop hosting National GOP debates by Former President Donald Trump. If the RNC were to stop hosting GOP debates, how would that affect voters’ discernment process for candidates of their party? Tune in!

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

We begin the second hour of the show talking about Salt Lake’s Olympic bid for 2034. We’re joined by Fraser Bullock, Chief Operating Officer for the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, to find out more about our bid and how it would look if we hosted again. Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee met with Governor Cox and other members of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. We find out how that meeting went and what makes Utah so attractive as a venue.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

We finished up the hour with some final thoughts on last night's election. There is a new website that has much more functionality and efficiency compared to the old one. We are joined by Mark Mitchell, Director of Election Systems to discuss the new state election site.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

At the time of our conversation with Ben Nadolski, Ogden Mayoral Candidate it was a tight race between him and his opponent. Nadolski sheds some light on how the timeline change affected his campaign and what he plans to do first if he wins the seat. We also spoke to Cam Diehl, Director of Utah League of Cities and Towns to discuss his thoughts on the municipal results so far across the state.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

Congresswoman-elect for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Celeste Malloy, joined us on the show to discuss the race. How is she feeling? How did a previously unknown candidate at the convention become the projected winner? What caucuses has she thought about joining? Join us to have your questions answered and more.

Hosts: Abby Osborne and Taylor Morgan

On Tuesday elections were held across the state. Join our hosts as they unpack the results we know already, those that are almost certainly decided, and those that are still up in the air. What does this election cycle mean for your area? You won’t want to miss this conversation!

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Election Night

Tonight is election night in Utah, we are joined by Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson to discuss the early numbers and her expectations for this election.

Women in Office

Both candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties for the CD2 are women, something that is not common in Utah. We are joined by Dr. Susan Madsen, USU Professor and Founding Director of Utah Women & Leadership Project to discuss why having women represent Utah in Congress is important.

Ceasefire in Gaza “Very Close”

For weeks, it seemed impossible for Israel to come to an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza. Tonight, the Israeli government is discussing a possible Qatar-mediated deal between them and Hamas to free hostages in exchange for a ceasefire. ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen joined the program to talk about the voting process and how the deal would work.

The Disconnect in Voters and the Economy

We follow up on a conversation we had Monday night on the show discussing the economy. Are we seeing a disconnect in how voters feel about the economy and the way they vote during elections? Hosts Abby and Leah discuss.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

We follow up on a conversation we had Monday night on the show discussing the economy. Are we seeing a disconnect in how voters feel about the economy and the way they vote during elections? Hosts Abby and Leah discuss.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

For weeks, it seemed impossible for Israel to come to an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza. Tonight, the Israeli government is discussing a possible Qatar-mediated deal between them and Hamas to free hostages in exchange for a ceasefire. ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen joined the program to talk about the voting process and how the deal would work.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Both candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties for the CD2 are women, something that is not common in Utah. We are joined by Dr. Susan Madsen, USU Professor and Founding Director of Utah Women & Leadership Project to discuss why having women represent Utah in Congress is important.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne

Tonight is election night in Utah, we are joined by Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson to discuss the early numbers and her expectations for this election.

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Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

The holidays are coming up, and despite inflation, Americans are spending and not saving. Maura and Abby discuss some reports that explain why Americans are spending more than ever.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin announced she will be retiring next summer. She joined KSL at Night to discuss her time at SLCC, and why the institution is so important in Utah.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

President Biden turns 81 today, but it is not all good news for the President. More polls are showing voters are not excited about his candidacy due to his age. Maura and Abby discussed how Democrats are coping with the current polls on President Biden.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

Following the announcement of Utah hosting the 2024 presidential debate, the Utah Debate Commission announced a new co-chair. New Utah Debate Commission Co-chair Becky Edwards joined the show to discuss her new role and the 2024 presidential debate hosted in Utah.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

Tuesday is election day in the state of Utah. Abby and Maura preview what you need to know for election day in Utah, and the races to watch out for.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

The Salt Lake City School District is holding a meeting to discuss school closures and boundary change recommendations in the district. We spoke to Yandary Chatwin, Spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District to discuss how the meeting could affect parents and students.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne

We begin the show today with some big news for the state of Utah. Next year, Utah will host the final 2024 presidential debate at the University of Utah. We are joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to discuss what went behind the scenes to bring the debate, and what it means for Utah.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving, just in time to think about what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Leah and Greg share their Thanksgiving plans and discuss what’s okay and what’s not okay for guests to bring to the “big dinner.”

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Utah State Legislature passes resolution to support Israel

House Speaker Mike Schultz’s first day on the job is over. How did it go? After a long and emotional discussion that led to tears from both Democrats and Republicans, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to support Israel.

Utah’s October 1st headcount of public school enrollment

This year, on October 1st, the Utah public school system counts all of its children. This year’s data may surprise you. Enrollment figures reflect the most significant declines in enrollment among elementary school-aged students. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, joins the show to discuss this new data report.

Election Day reminders and deadlines

The rest of the country has moved on from Election Day, which was a couple of Tuesdays ago, but not Utah. Our Election Day is Tuesday, November 21st. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins the show to remind us of our voting deadlines and share her expectations for voter turnout.

New proposed sensitive materials rules (part 2)

Utah lawmakers voted this week to advance a proposal that looks into sensitive materials in schools. Yesterday we heard from Republican Representative Candice Pierucci of Utah’s 48th District, who is a supporter of this proposal. Today we speak to someone from the other side of the table, Democratic Representative Carol Moss from Utah’s 34th District.

George Santos: Exposed and on the verge of getting expelled from Congress

After being exposed by the House Ethics Committee in their latest report listing all of his crimes, GOP Representative George Santos is facing another resolution to expel him from Congress. Liz Landers, ABC News Correspondent from Washington, joins the show to discuss this new resolution and the effect it’s having on him.

AI helps tackle thousands of police body cam videos

These days it’s hard to find any aspect of our modern lives that isn’t touched by Artificial Intelligence. Now we’re seeing AI playing a role in helping defense attorneys review thousands of police body cam videos. Leah and Greg discuss how it works and whether it’s effective.

Re-election of Pedro Sánchez leads to mass protests in Spain

Spain’s Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez has won re-election, and thousands of people are protesting. Janicke Stramer-Smith, assistant professor at Weber State University, joins the show to explain why they’re protesting and where the conflict began.

What should you bring to Thanksgiving dinner?

We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving, just in time to think about what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Leah and Greg share their Thanksgiving plans and discuss what’s okay and what’s not okay for guests to bring to the “big dinner.”

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Spain’s Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez has won re-election, and thousands of people are protesting. Janicke Stramer-Smith, assistant professor at Weber State University, joins the show to explain why they’re protesting and where the conflict began.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

These days it’s hard to find any aspect of our modern lives that isn’t touched by Artificial Intelligence. Now we’re seeing AI playing a role in helping defense attorneys review thousands of police body cam videos. Leah and Greg discuss how it works and whether it’s effective.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

After being exposed by the House Ethics Committee in their latest report listing all of his crimes, GOP Representative George Santos is facing another resolution to expel him from Congress. Liz Landers, ABC News Correspondent from Washington, joins the show to discuss this new resolution and the effect it’s having on him.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Utah lawmakers voted this week to advance a proposal that looks into sensitive materials in schools. Yesterday we heard from Republican Representative Candice Pierucci of Utah’s 48th District, who is a supporter of this proposal. Today we speak to someone from the other side of the table, Democratic Representative Carol Moss from Utah’s 34th District.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

The rest of the country has moved on from Election Day, which was a couple of Tuesdays ago, but not Utah. Our Election Day is Tuesday, November 21st. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins the show to remind us of our voting deadlines and share her expectations for voter turnout.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

This year, on October 1st, the Utah public school system counts all of its children. This year’s data may surprise you. Enrollment figures reflect the most significant declines in enrollment among elementary school-aged students. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, joins the show to discuss this new data report.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

House Speaker Mike Schultz’s first day on the job is over. How did it go? After a long and emotional discussion that led to tears from both Democrats and Republicans, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to support Israel.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Abby Osborne

Introducing New KSLAN Host Abby Osborne

Tonight, we have a new host joining our KSL at Night family, Abby Osborne. She is the Chief of Staff at the Utah House of Representatives. We discussed her work experience and what we are looking forward to in the show.

Utah’s New Speaker of the House

Utah legislators elected a new Speaker of the House on Wednesday. We are joined by newly elected Speaker Mike Schultz to discuss what his plans are as the speaker for the future.

The Audit Process on Utah’s Attorney General

More trouble surrounds Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. This week, over two dozen members of the Utah legislature formally requested a legislative audit of his office. We spoke to Kade Minchey, General Auditor of the Utah Legislation to discuss the audit process.

New Proposed Sensitive Materials Rules

Utah lawmakers advance a proposal looking at sensitive materials in schools, and the process to ban them. Utah Representative Candice Pierucci joined the show to discuss the proposal.

New Candidate Announces Exploratory Committee for AG Run

We have the first person announcing their intentions to challenge Attorney General Sean Reyes's seat in 2024. Derek Brown, former part-time talk host for KSL at Night and former Chair of the Utah Republican party announced today an exploratory committee chaired by former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert.

Government Shutdown Averted

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill 336 to 95 to avert the shutdown. Is the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson doing what the previous Speaker couldn’t? Hosts Abby and Taylor discuss.

President Biden Calls China’s President Xi a Dictator

President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week at the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco. After their meeting in a press conference, President Biden called Xi a “dictator.” NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer joined the show to discuss how this could affect relations with China.

Rep. George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection

New York Representative George Santos announced he won’t seek reelection in 2024 after the House Ethics Committee released a report Thursday saying there is clear evidence he committed serious crimes.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Abby Osborne

New York Representative George Santos announced he won’t seek reelection in 2024 after the House Ethics Committee released a report Thursday saying there is clear evidence he committed serious crimes.