
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.
Episodes
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Drone Deliveries Coming to Utah
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
Walmart has announced they will soon start delivering packages in Salt Lake City via drone. Martha Harris, KSL Newsradio Reporter comes on the show to give us the details.
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Primary Preview: GA, TX, AL, MN
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
Today voters in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, and Minnesota are heading to the polls to vote in their primary races. Scott and Leah discuss what races we should look out for.
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Utah Debate Commission
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
The Utah Debate Commission announced the moderators for their Republican primary debates. The Utah GOP has previously encouraged candidates not to assist the debate, Devin Wiser, Executive Director of Walker Institute and Government Relations at Weber State University comes on the show to talk about what we should expect from the debates.
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Is a Recession Looming?
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey finds while almost half of Utahns support the Fed’s actions to quell inflation, an overwhelming majority believe the strategy will fall short and are concerned an economic recession is still likely to occur in the coming year.
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Monkeypox
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
The new Monkeypox outbreak is making headlines across the world as it continues to travel all over including possibly Utah. Scott and Leah go over what caused the outbreak, and producer Carlos Artiles Fortun joins in to talk about one of the outbreaks that happened in the Spanish town where he was born.
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Free UTA to Help Ease Prices at the Pump
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray
Governor Cox said at a news conference he is a big proponent of making mass transit free for everyone to help alleviate high gas prices. We call Carlton Christensen, Chairman of the board of Trustees for UTA to see if the solution is viable.
We also call Utah Senate President Stuart Adams on why he disagrees with the governor and what he thinks would work better for Utahns.
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Happiness Hotline
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
Need a pick me up, life advice, or words of encouragement? The Weber School District has created a new Happiness Hotline, a free resource created by students and faculty for the community.
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Operation Fly Formula
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
The first shipment from Operation Fly Formula has arrived in the US, what else is the government doing to help with the baby formula shortage? Andy Field, ABC News Reporter, calls the show to discuss how much longer will the shortage last.
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Primaries Fiasco
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
Our hosts discuss the incidents facing some states' election ballot issues, and what they are doing to resolve these issues.
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President Biden’s Trip to Asia
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
President Biden is on a trip throughout Asia, today he met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. The president mentioned strengthening ties with Japan, and how the U.S. would react if China attacked Taiwan.
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Title 42 Fight
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
Today, the Biden Administration planned to end the COVID era border policy called Title 42. Last week a federal judge in Louisiana ruled the US government is not yet prepared to deal with the expected surge of migrants. Alex Stone, ABC Reporter calls in to give us the details.
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The Economic Impact of the Olympic Games in Utah
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
The University of Utah recently did a study on the economic impact of Utah holding an Olympics in 2030 would be. Natalie Gochnour, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, joins us to discuss the study.
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Nominees Announced for Utah Supreme Court Vacancy
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected 7 nominees for a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court. Attorney Greg Skordas joins to discuss how the process of selecting justice for the Utah Supreme Court works.
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Gov. Cox First 500 Days in Office
Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
Governor Cox recently hit his 500 days into his office seat, our hosts go over some of his accomplishments, his roadmap ahead, and where he stands now with Utah voters.
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Zion Canyoneering Anchor Replacement
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
There is a new push to replace many of the bolts and anchors at Zions National Park. Tom Jones and Tyler Miller, Professional Canyoneers come on to speak about why they need to be replaced.
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Utah Skiing Sisters
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
We speak with Elisabeth and Mary Bocock, two Utah teenagers who were announced as nominees to the 2022-2023 US Alpine Ski Team, the youngest addition to the team.
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Race Relations in Utah
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
The country is still recovering from the horrific attack in Buffalo. We speak with Meligha Garfield, Director of the Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah to talk about race relations in Utah and what we need to do to understand one another better.
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Is Trump hurting or helping?
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed many candidates over the country. How are his candidates doing and is he still in control of the MAGA movement?
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Primary Results - ID, KY, NC, OR, and PA
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
There were some important primary races on Tuesday across the country, Taylor and Maura go over some surprises and close races from those races.
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Special Election to fill vacancy: Rep. Travis Seegmiller
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
There is a very interesting special election happening in Washington County. Lesa Sandberg, Washington County Republican Party Chair calls in to talk about the election triggered by Rep. Travis Seegmiller stepping down.
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Does the Utah GOP discriminate against Women?
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
The Utah Republican party now only allows candidates who win at the convention to use its valuable nonprofit postage rate and mailing lists. Making all other Republican candidates, including all the women running for federal office, have to pay thousands for their campaigns.
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Death of the Blue Dogs
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
We are in the middle of many primary races across the nation, and it looks like many moderates from both sides are having a harder time winning. Ben McAdams, Former United States Representative calls in to talk about the Blue Dog Coalition, and why it is harder for Democrats to be elected when they are moderate.
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UFO Hearings
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
The Pentagon has compiled hundreds of additional reports of UFOs since last summer, including more “unidentified aerial phenomena.” ABC Reporter Andy Field comes on the show to give us the details on today’s hearing.
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Are Legislators Keeping Secrets?
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
Do the Utah GRAMA requests (Government Records Access and Management Act) need to be updated to follow the advances in technology?
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Primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
Today, voters in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania are heading to the polls to vote in their primaries. We go over what races are worth watching.
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Justice Thomas Breaks Silence
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
Justice Clarence Thomas made new remarks at the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas, including comments on how the court will be changed forever. Our hosts go over what the Justice had to say.
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President Biden’s Plan to Boost Housing Supply
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
The White House has outlined a plan to boost housing availability and lower costs for renters and homeowners. Our hosts go over the plan, and why Utah might be ahead of the curb.
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Calls for Gun Control
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
After the multiple incidents over the weekend around the country, there are new calls for gun control legislation by the President and several legislators. Our hosts go over the proposals, including a bipartisan effort.
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President Biden Visits Buffalo After Attacks
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Greg Skordas
President Biden visited Buffalo, New York, where over the weekend there was a terrorist attack where 10 people lost their lives. The hosts go over what the President had to say, and what the ‘Replacement Theory’ is.
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What’s Happening in the Night Skies?
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
Scientists have captured the world’s first image of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Adam Johnston, Physics Professor at Weber State University calls in to explain why this discovery is important, and how Utahns can watch the blood moon this weekend.
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Salt Lake Libraries Adult Scavenger Hunt
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
For the first time, the Salt Lake County Library System is hosting a 24-hour countywide adult scavenger hunt. Jeff Buydos, PR Coordinator for the Salt Lake County Library explains how the community can participate and win prizes.
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Baby Formula Shortage
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
Many parents in the United States are dealing with a shortage of baby formula. ABC News Correspondent Brian Clark joins the show to talk about the reason there is a shortage, and what the legislators are doing to quickly solve the issue.
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Should President Biden Seek Reelection?
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
Former White House adviser David Gergen said he does not believe President Biden should run for president again due to his age. Our hosts discuss if there should be an age limit to run for office.
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Bitcoin in Free Fall
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
It looks like many of the popular cryptocurrencies are going through a rough time, hitting record lows. This comes after Fidelity Investments included Bitcoin as an option for retirement plans. Leah and Cate discuss the risks of using Bitcoin in your retirement.
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Eliminating Sales Tax
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
During this year's legislative session, a bill was presented to eliminate grocery sales tax, but the bill did not pass. Now, Utah is one of 13 states that still includes groceries in their sales tax bases. Cate and Leah discuss why experts are skeptical that removing the tax would actually help low-income families.
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Utah GOP to Host Their Own Debates
Hosts: Cate Klundt and Leah Murray
Today, the Utah Republican leadership has announced they will be holding their own primary debates. Carson Jorgensen, Utah Republican Chair calls in to give us the details. Cate and Leah also talk about how important debates can be, and how they can make or break a candidate.
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Ministry of Truth
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Utah Republican Congressman Burgess Owens has signed on to legislation to defund the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board. Our hosts discuss why this new board is a bad idea for everyone.
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Women Running for Office
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
There are many seats up for grabs this midterm election, but are we seeing enough women running to fill those seats? Our hosts go over why there are not more women running for public office. -
Finland and Sweden Likely to Join NATO
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Finland and Sweden look poised to join NATO soon. Andy Fields, ABC News Reporter calls the show to talk about what this means for Russia and tensions in Europe.
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US Hits 1 Million Covid Deaths
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
President Biden and Governor Cox ordered flags on public buildings to be flown at half-staff. Alex Stone, ABC News Reporter comes to the show to discuss this staggering number. -
Is Gmail costing Republicans Money?
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
A new study found Gmail was significantly more likely to flag fundraising emails from Republicans as spam. Other email companies were found to flag Democrats' emails. Our hosts go over the study. -
Native American Boarding School Deaths
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
A study by the Interior Department found over 500 student deaths occurred in institutions supported by the U.S. Government to assimilate Indigenous children. -
Gov. Cox Comments on Utah’s Abortion Trigger Law
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Utah Governor Spencer Cox recently commented Utah should focus on prevention and support, not punishment. Greg and Leah get us up to date on the fallout of the Supreme Court leak. -
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Boycotting Disney
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
Who would have predicted at the beginning of the year that one of the biggest foes for the Republican party would be the Disney corporation. Taylor and Maura discuss the latest attempts from the Republican party to punish Disney.
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Little Cottonwood Canyon Project Pt. 2
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
On Tuesday we spoke with a pro-gondola representative for the Little Cottonwood Canyon project. Today, we discussed the issue with Craig Osterloh, President of Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon, who favors a different solution. -
Utah Legislator Resigns
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
This week we learned that southern Utah state Representative Travis Seegmiller has announced he plans to resign from the Utah Legislature this summer. Taylor and Maura discuss why he is stepping down and the strategy behind his decision. -
Primaries Update
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
Another set of primaries was decided yesterday, we are slowly getting a picture nationwide of the candidates being chosen. Our hosts go over the results and what this means for the upcoming midterms. -
Latest on Utah Lake
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
Greg Hughes, former State Representative and Speaker of the House, joins in to give us the latest details on the project to restore Utah Lake. -
Utah Inland Port Authority
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
After two long years, the Utah Inland Port Authority held its first board meeting, with new members included. Jack Hedge, Executive Director of Utah Inland Port Authority, calls in to discuss the new projects they will be tackling and how they are planning to solve the supply chain issues -
Utah GOP Encourages Candidates to hold on Debates
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
The Utah Republican leadership is encouraging its candidates not to participate in the Utah Debate Commission debates until issues are worked out between the two organizations. We are joined by Erik Nielsen, Executive Director, and Edgar Allen Co-chair of the Utah Debate Commission to figure out what they are doing about it. -
Senator Kitchen Responds to Senator Lee
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello
On Monday, Utah Senator Mike Lee announced he is calling for a new TV rating so parents can block their children from watching programs with “disturbing content,” including LGBTQ characters. We get Utah Senator Derek Kitchen on the show to talk about his public response as the only openly gay member of the Utah congress. -
UFO Hearing at Capitol Hill
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
The House Intelligence Committee’s subcommittee will hold a meeting on a key government report last year that revealed 144 unidentified aerial phenomena encounters from 2004 to 2021.
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Little Cottonwood Canyon Project
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
UDOT has delayed its solution to the Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic concerns until July. Dave Fields, President of Snowbird Resorts calls in to give us an update on the project.
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President Biden on Inflation
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
Today, President Biden had a press briefing to discuss inflation. Our hosts listen to clips from the President and discuss whether he is right to place blame on everyone but himself. The hosts also discuss where the economy is heading.
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Utah’s New Clean Energy Project
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
A new massive project is coming to Utah in the form of clean energy. It could be the world’s largest industrial green hydrogen production and storage facility. Thom Carter, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Energy Development calls in to talk about the project.
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Free School Lunches Coming to an End
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
Candidate for the US Senate Becky Edwards joins the show to talk about her race, she also responds to Ally Isom’s asking her to step down from the race. Our hosts also discuss the future of the race and are democrats already regretting backing McMullin.
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The Fight to Beat the Incumbent Pt.3
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
Candidate for the US Senate Becky Edwards joins the show to talk about her race, she also responds to Ally Isom’s asking her to step down from the race. Our hosts also discuss the future of the race and are democrats already regretting backing McMullin.
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New Utah Guidance to School on Library Books
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Utah’s Attorney General has issued new guidance to schools regarding existing laws surrounding books in school libraries. We bring Representative Ken Ivory, Sponsor of HB374, a bill that pass this year making the guidelines mandatory.
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Stocks Are Tumbling
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Recently we saw one of the biggest drops in stocks we have seen so far this year. Christian Vom Lehn (vum lane), Assistant Professor of Economics at BYU joins the show to explain what is happening in the stock market and how it will affect Utahns.
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Primaries Update - What do they Mean?
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Some states have begun their primary elections, our hosts discuss what the results mean as we look at the bigger picture in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jill Biden's Surprise Visit to Ukraine
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
In an unprecedented move over the weekend, First Lady Jill Biden visited western Ukraine, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support.
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Mike Lee Wants New Warnings on Children’s Shows
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Utah Senator Mike Lee is joining four other Republicans for a new TV rating so parents can block their children from watching programs with “disturbing content,” including LGBTQ characters.
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Utah’s Gerrymandering Lawsuit
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
We get an update on the lawsuit filed against the Utah Legislature by the League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women for Ethical Government claiming Utah’s congressional redistricting amounted to an unconstitutional gerrymander. David Reymann, Attorney for Plaintiffs comes on the show to talk about the case.
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Mitt Romney on Border Security
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Utah Senator Mitt Romney called out Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to secure the U.S. border with Mexico, is he right in his criticism? What will Democrats do on the border?
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Supreme Court Leaks - What‘s Next
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Our hosts discuss the recent leaks on the Supreme Court, what it means for the court, and a new report on who the leaker might be. -
Ministry of Truth
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
This week the Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security announced the launch of a Disinformation Governance Board to try to counter the spread of false information. Our hosts discuss whether this move sends the right message.
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White House Correspondent Dinner
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
The White House Correspondents’ Association returned this year with Trevor Noah as its host. Both President Biden and Trevor Noah made some zingers and also hit some serious notes, underlining the importance of journalists speaking truth to power. We play some clips from the event.
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Special Counsel to Investigate Hunter Biden
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Republicans are calling for Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate the foreign business dealings of Hunter Biden. Utah Representative Chris Stewart and Blake Moore join the petition. We talk with Erin Rider, the GOP Challenger of Chris Stewart about her thoughts about this move and her platform.
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Pelosi Visits Ukraine
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Over the weekend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went on a secret trip to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Our hosts talk about what this trip represents, and what Speaker Pelosi had to say about her conversation with Zelenskyy.
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The Fight to Beat the Incumbent Pt.2
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Has Becky Edwards made a mistake by not getting on top of calls asking for her to resign? Our hosts discuss how the fight for the Senate seat is going.
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Ukraine Refugees coming to Utah
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Recently Governor Cox has called bringing in refugees from Ukraine “the right thing for our nation to do.” The U.S. is getting ready to receive thousands of Ukrainian refugees, Asha Parekh, Director of Utah Refugee Services Office joins us to talk about how Utah is getting ready.
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Utah Republican Candidate Transphobic Comment Sparks a Contender
Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan
Utah Legislature candidate Trevor Lee, who defeated long-time incumbent Steve Handy made some comments regarding Governor Cox, and use a slur to describe transgender people. Representative Steve Handy calls in to discuss his reaction and whether he will run as a write-in candidate. Our hosts discuss Trevor Lee’s comments following the incident.
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Delta to Pay Flight Attendants More
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
Delta Airlines recently announced flight attendants will see a price increase for their work during the boarding process. Our hosts talk about why Delta is the first airline to make that major announcement.
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Presidential Pardons
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
President Biden recently gave his first presidential pardons, but what does a pardon do and what is the difference between executive clemency? Our hosts discuss the legal process of presidential pardons.
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Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
Water continues to be of big concern for many Utahns. Governor Cox has a plan for the state to ensure a more resilient water future for Utah. Laura Hanson, State Planning Coordinator for the Governor's Office calls the show to discuss how the plan will benefit Utah.
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Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
This week members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Utah as the state hopes to be selected to host the Winter Olympics for 2030 and 2034. Fraser Bullock, President, and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the games calls the show to give us an insight on the members' tour of the city.
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The Fight to Beat the Incumbent
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
During the Republican state convention, incumbent Mike Lee looked to have the overwhelming support of the delegates. Becky Edwards and Ally Isom have said they are not stepping down to support the other candidate. We speak with Ally Isom on why she believes it should be Becky who should back down.
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The Problem for Evan McMullin
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
Evan McMullin might have won the battle, but there is a long way to win the war. Our hosts discuss what the future might hold for him.
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Democratic State Convention - Kael Weston
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
Did the Democrats make a mistake by not supporting their own candidate? We talk to Kael Weston about how he views the delegate's decision, and what it could mean for the future of the party.
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Democratic State Convention
Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Greg Skordas
Over the weekend Democrats held their state convention which came with a big surprise after the delegates voted to support independent candidate Evan McMullen over their own candidate Kael Weston. Dianne Lewis, Chair of the Utah Democratic Party calls the show to debrief the convention.
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Will Disney Move?
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
Republicans in Florida have successfully removed Disney’s special tax status in Florida. Other states are trying to convince Disney to move their headquarters, but will Disney move, or is this just a political stunt?
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Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
Elon Musks has successfully purchased social media giant Twitter. Many are worried about this move, our hosts discuss whether there is cause to panic.
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CDC Fights the Mask Ruling
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
After a judge in Florida struck down the CDC mask ruling for traveling, the Federal Government has vowed to fight against the ruling. Is this move beneficial for the current administration?
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Ukraine Visit
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
This past weekend Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a met with President Zelensky in a secret getaway in Kyiv. Our hosts discuss what the outcome of the meeting is.
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No Dems Running for the Senate Seat
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
At the Democrats state convention, independent candidate Evan Mullin successfully gained the support of Democrats against their own candidate Kael Weston. Our hosts discuss if this move will pay off for them.
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GOP State Convention - Senator Daniel Thatcher
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
One of the big surprises for many was the continued support Utah State Senator Daniel Thatcher received at the convention, even though he was one of the only Republicans who opposed the ban on the Trangendered Athletes bill. He calls the show to talk about why he believes Utah Republicans still gave him support.
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GOP State Convention - Rep. John Curtis
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
At the Republican convention, Utah Representative John Curtis took a risky move by not securing his nomination by gathering signatures. It paid off for him in the end, we speak to him about the outcome of the convention.
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GOP State Convention
Hosts: Scott Simpson and Cate Klundt
It was a busy weekend in Utah politics. Republicans held their state convention, Carson Jorgensen, Utah GOP Chair calls the show to chat about how it went.
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Elon Musk tries to Buy Twitter
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Elon Musk rattled the world when he bought almost 10 percent of Twitter. Today he shocked the world again by announcing he has placed a bid to buy Twitter outright. Our hosts discuss why some people applaud the move, and why others are concerned.
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January 6th Roundup
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
A number of different stories are breaking this week shedding some light on the legal ramifications of what happened on January 6th, 2021. Our hosts discuss the several legal challenges happening since the event.
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Gerrymandering Lawsuit
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
There is a lawsuit against the Utah State Legislature for allegedly not following the law when they redrew the maps. David Reymann, Attorney at the Parr Brown Firm, calls the show to speak about the lawsuit.
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Gerrymandering Nationwide
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Gerrymandering, or the process by which we draw legislative district lines to guarantee an outcome, has been going on in this country for over two centuries. We call Katie Wright, Executive Director of Better Boundaries, to tell us how Gerrymandering is affecting districts across the nation.
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Water Turned Green in Bountiful
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
We are very lucky that in the state of Utah people can drink water right out of the faucet. But some residents in the Bountiful area might have noticed the water turn a little green. We invite Jerry Wilson, Bountiful City Water Department Assistant Director to tell us why the water is turning green and why it is safe to consume.
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Brooklyn Subway Attack
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
On Tuesday, New York City’s morning commute was disrupted by a 62-year-old man, angry about the state of the world, unleashing smoke bombs and firing dozens of bullets on the subway. He is now in police custody, and the prosecution intends to charge him with terrorism. Brent Horn, Criminal Justice Professor at Weber State University calls the show to talk about what constitutes a terrorist act, and if he would fall under that term.
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Homicide at the Salt Lake Airport
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Last week there was an unfortunate incident at the Salt Lake City international airport. A man is accused of running over and killing his wife, his blood-alcohol level was nearly 3 times the legal limit. Our hosts discuss the nuances of the case.
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The Jerrod Baum Trial
Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas
Jury deliberations began Thursday for the murder trial against Jerrod Baum. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Paul Nelson joins the show to talk about what happened during the trial.
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New Law on Autocycles
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Cate Klundt
Three-wheeled vehicles are not quite a car and not quite a motorcycle, they are designated as autocycles. During the legislature, a new bill was introduced to include a new steering device as part of autocycles. Utah Representative Kay Christofferson, the sponsor of the bill, calls the show to talk about it.
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Utah State Flag Design
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Cate Klundt
Utahns have until April 30 to submit their suggestions or ideas for a new state flag design. Our hosts discuss how the process is going and why Utah desperately needs a new state flag.
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The Federal Election Commission Report
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Cate Klundt
The FEC (Federal Commission Report) has released its first report on the federal candidates running for elections. Our hosts discuss the report, looking at donations and signatures gathered by each candidate in the House and Senate races to see who has the momentum so far.