My Minute of News with Jeff Caplan
KSL Newsradio's Jeff Caplan offers his own unique spin on the fun, quirky things that happen alongside the news.
Episodes
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The Rise of Cricket
As you bet on your brackets and brace for March Madness… the game of cricket is quietly slinking into the US.
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Mars Mission
There are two things we know about the first humans to visit Mars. Elon Musk already has a manned mission on the drawing board. First thing we know… is they’ll get one heck of a parade when they get back.
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Worm Research
The coolest job in the world today? Worm Researcher.
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The guy behind the President
Let’s give House Speaker Mike Johnson an award
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The ULTIMATE foot race
The Barkley Marathon is coming, but nobody knows when
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Building a better birthday card
“OId” is supposed to be “Funny,” but that might be old news
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Making a billionaire richer
Jazz owner Ryan Smith sees a grand future for the team's arena and downtown Salt Lake. But will he be paying for it himself?
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Mansplaining Golf
Some guys just can’t help themselves
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A Total Eclipse is Coming
If you want to see it, you have to do your homework!
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The new hobby for 2024
A hobby forged from glowing hot steel.
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Meet Joe Biden’s rough-and-tumble Ancestor
Joe’s surprising connection to Abraham Lincoln
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Body Temperature
It means more than you might expect.
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The Victory Parade that wasn’t.
Reflections on a heart-wrenching day for Kansas City
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Empty Nest Confusion
Helicopter parents can seem lost when the kids fly the nest
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National Empty Pizza Box Day
Leftovers lead me toward my next career
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A Tale of Two Athletes
Tony Romo and Travis Kelce: Who’s paycheck is bigger?
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Super Bowl Betting
All I got was a filthy car.
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What your lover wants for Valentine’s Day
A diamond brooch? World Peace? Nope.
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Which is the LEAST sinful state?
Utah, be prepared to have your mind blown
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The Ultimate Participation Trophy
If you want one, they’re being handed out at Yale.
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They put a chip inside a human head!
So how badly do you want to win at Mario Kart?
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The Stanley Cup Craze. And a problem.
Stanley fans, your worst nightmare is confirmed.
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Rebellion on the Tarmac
A different result after another guy opened the airplane door
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I want prices to come back DOWN!
Sorry. You *think* you want that but you DO NOT.
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So how’s this transgender bathroom bill supposed to work?
A lot of people are nervous about what'll happen in the real world.
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Chicago’s Bizarre Winterfest
A city of millions celebrates a divot in the sidewalk, and a dead, departed rat.
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No more funny highway signs
The Federal Government forbids chuckling on the open road.
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Tunnels are trouble.
They’re in the news lately. NOTHING GOOD COMES FROM DIY BURROWING.
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Iowa in the rearview mirror
Their caucuses leave a couple of questions.
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Should you get an electric snowblower.
It depends. How much do you like inversions?
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Next Level Money Laundering
Rubber Glove Restitution after a canine cash heist.
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Let’s play “Which would you rather do..."
Two chairs… one choice… and no easy answers.
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Mickey Mouse Cat Surgery
Wait’ll you hear the new fad for pet owners in China
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Guess the Sound
Can you tell who’s screaming in this clip?
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Here’s to a “Normal” 2024
Does anybody remember normal?
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SHHHHH. it’s a musical.
Why are they hiding the music in the new Wonka movie?
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A Big Mac Makeover
McDonalds gives its beef a bun-lift.
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Is cursive handwriting … COOL?!
Some experts... and some kids suddenly think handwriting is worth learning again.
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Picking up hitchhikers
It's not recommended but this ONE time -- it was a great idea
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This is where the money is
I want a job… just like Stephanie, Kevin, and David.
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Word of the Year!
Merriam-Webster announces this year’s most important word
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JFK’s Final Night
The President made history, but his wife stole the show.
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The Salt Lake City Grand Prix
Imagine if we got a Formula 1 Race in Utah…
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In Defense of Draymond Green
I understand why he tried to choke out Rudy Gobert
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Farewell, Friendly Skies
32 years in the sky ends with a screech of the tires …and a hug from his wife.
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Flush those nasty smells away!
A kitchen life hack for the ages
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The Ultimate Waiting Game
A volcano is about to explode in one of the happiest places on earth.
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Godspeed Frank Borman
Remembering the astronaut who made Christmas Eve History
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Your old friend is in trouble
It hasn’t been the same for Clorox since the pandemic
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Moving Day for Jeff Bezos
Goodbye Seattle… Hello sunny Florida.
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True Crime, Untrue Motive
Jealousy, money, and motive add up to a deadly mistake in North Dakota
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How to carve a Jack-o-lantern
Tips from one of the best pumpkin carvers in the world
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Why is Halloween so big lately?
Halloween has become monstrous because can’t scare a WIFI router.
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You’re being manipulated by influencers
The subtle subliminal tricks they use to win your love.
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A pitch for the ages
Throwing out the first pitch at a ballgame requires skill, luck, and in one case, the heart of a nation.
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Utah’s Favorite Car Color
When it comes to paint colors, we are a bland people
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The entire world is choosing sides
The Israel-Hamas war is sparking rage and passion everywhere
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Is Pantsing THAT big a problem?
Is Pantsing THAT big a problem?
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The Girl with the Shiny Trombone
Hillary Sims is shattering the brass ceiling
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The World’s Oldest Skydiver
In her last week alive, 104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner plummets into the record books.
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When REAL news happens….
When real news happens, the fluff gets pushed out of the headlines.
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The Music Festival Massacre
The Tribe of Nova Festival should have been like any other music event
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About that Emergency Alert Test on our Phones
About that Emergency Alert Test on our Phones
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You can’t build an historic home
You can’t build an historic home
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Pet Turtle Problems
Pet Turtle Problems
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Congress is just like a High School
Congress is just like a High School
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My solution for the GOP Presidential Debates
I have a good way to make candidates behave on stage. -
The King of Dad Jokes
(SHE is a Utah State student)
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Artificial Intelligence for your Inbox
What could go wrong?
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The UAW. What are they Fighting For
And what it means for the rest of us
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Ooooo That Smell!
Ever sniff your smartwatch?
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The depths of despair at the top of the world
An amazing mountain climbing feat that nobody’s celebrating.
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Tennis and Cannabis
We’re getting into the weed(s) at the US Open.
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Subway is Sold for $10-Billion
We’re all under the control of BIG SANDWICH.
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The Magnificent Trump Mugshot
Donald Trump strikes a pose for the ages
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Three Magic Words
I get all fuzzy when an expert is brave enough to say ‘em.
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I can’t hear the TV Dialogue!
It’s not just me. NOBODY can.
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Going back to the Moon Ain’t Easy
After 50 years… listen to the LAST words spoken on the moon
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Lionel Messi might be coming!
Who’da thunk he’d be taking his talents to Sandy?
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Plagues strike San Diego
Could it get any worse for tourism?
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Developers see a giant juicy mango.
They’re ready to swoop in on Lahaina… and chase out the pesky locals
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Are you a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City?
Let's hope not.
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Tua Tagliavoa’s Concussion Strategy
In the famous words of Rocky "(...) it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."
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Are we giving 110… or just 11 percent?
Remember the idea of giving 110%? A thing of the past.
Say farewell to Hustle Culture.
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Do We Drink Too Much (water)?
Carrying a water bottle by your side is the new hot trend.
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It’s not “IN”flation. Nope.
When the price of eggs and milk has dropped, why hasn't the price of cake?
Answer?
"Rockets and Feathers".
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When you fly: Don’t. Be. Crazy.
Elizabeth Braley explains why... and you won't believe this.
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Too old to serve?
The saying goes "Another year older, Another year wiser."
But when does age hinder your ability to serve in politics?
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Going to a shrink. Get better dates.
The stigma attached to mental health therapy is disappearing. Especially in the dating world.
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Alexa goes back to school
Get ready for another member of the family.
Amazon is working on an update to Alexa to give it a dose of AI.
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X marks the App
Elon Musk is changing the name of Twitter to "X"
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The Perfect Game
One of baseball's most imperfect players just knocked it out of the park. So to speak.
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Baby, you get what you pay for!
We all know that having a child is expensive.
But did you know where you live could play a factor?
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Body Parts for Sale CHEAP!
Before you donate your body to science... better listen.
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The house always wins. The A’s always LOSE.
Jeff rails against the worst baseball team in history, and their new future in sin city.
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How to Go Viral: WORK!
This is the story of someone who has honed the craft.
This is the story... of "Mr. Beast" -
The Most Expensive Mid-Life Crisis EVER.
A mid-life crisis is always expensive.
But when Jeff Bezos is involved, it quickly gets out of hand. -
Quitting Diet Coke will improve your jump shot
If you quit drinking diet coke... your jump shot might get better
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Intermittent Fasting.
Intermittent Fasting.
Ever heard of it?
This form of dieting has some benefits to your health and the practice goes back further than you might expect. -
Chinese Leader’s Graduation Speech: Lump it.
China slowing economy has left many young graduates bitter. But they'd better not show it.