
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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KSL at Night: 12-4-2023
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
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. -
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.
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The legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor
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.
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Utah Board of Higher Education’s resolution on free expression on campus
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.
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Rep. Brian King announces run for Governor’s seat
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.
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KSL at Night: 11-30-2023
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!
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. -
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.
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SLC International Airport ranked third most reliable mega airport
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.
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Student attacks teacher in Kearns High School classroom
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?
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The legacy of former secretary of state Henry Kissinger
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
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New report shows DEI efforts losing momentum
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.
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Utah’s 2nd Congressional District’s newest representative: Celeste Maloy
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.
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KSL Investigative team files motion to release the Attorney General’s calendar
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.
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IOC names SLC preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics: What’s next?
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.
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KSL at Night: 11-28-2023
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.
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Merriam-Webster’s 2023 word of the year: authentic
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.
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Former President Trump pushes New York appeals court to keep his gag order on hold
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.
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The impact of fiery rhetoric surrounding the Israel-Hamas war
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.
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Anti-Trump network endorses Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary
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.
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The significance of Giving Tuesday and supporting nonprofits year-round
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.
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What happens if Rep. John Curtis swaps from the House to the Senate?
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?
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Utah appoints its first female warden
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.
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Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson
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.
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KSL at Night: 11-22-2023
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.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
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.
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Third-Party Candidates Threaten to Disrupt
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?
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Does the RNC Need Revamping?
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!
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Update on SLC Olympic Bid
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.
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Election Night Closing Thoughts
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.
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Municipal and Mayoral Races
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.
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Congresswoman-elect Celeste Maloy
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.
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Election Recap
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!
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KSL at Night: 11-21-2023
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.
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The Disconnect in Voters and the Economy
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.
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Ceasefire in Gaza “Very Close”
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.
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Women in Office
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.
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Election Night
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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KSL at Night: 11-20-2023
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Americans are Spending Money Rather Than Saving It
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.
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SLCC President Announces Retirement
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.
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The Democrats Dilemma
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.
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New Utah Debate Commission Co-chair
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.
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Utah Elections Preview
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.
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Salt Lake City School District Vote on Boundary Changes
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.
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Utah to Host Presidential Debate in 2024
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.
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What should you bring to Thanksgiving dinner?
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.”
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KSL at Night: 11-17-2023
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.”
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Re-election of Pedro Sánchez leads to mass protests in Spain
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.
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AI helps tackle thousands of police body cam videos
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.
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George Santos: Exposed and on the verge of getting expelled from Congress
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.
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New proposed sensitive materials rules (part 2)
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.
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Election Day reminders and deadlines
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.
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Utah’s October 1st headcount of public school enrollment
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.
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Utah State Legislature passes resolution to support Israel
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.
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KSL at Night: 11-16-2023
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.
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Rep. George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection
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.
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President Biden Calls China’s Presi