Midday with Maria Shilaos

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 19th, 2026

Much of Utah is seeing record-breaking heat right now and will continue to do so for at least another week. While the temperatures themselves might not be the hottest we've ever seen, temperatures this high this early are pretty extreme. In fact, the warm weather has forced several ski resorts to end the season early and has local water districts and municipalities considering water restrictions.

In this Deep Drive, Maria Shilaos discusses this historic heatwave with meteorologists and water managers. She also hears from Governor Spencer Cox as he outlines his thoughts on the lackluster winter and the warm weather right now. The conversation finishes up with a look at how you can conserve water before restrictions go into full force.

Guests:

• Devan Mascuilli, KSL Meteorologist
• Governor Spencer Cox
• Darren Hess, Assistant General Manager for Weber Basin Water Conservancy District
• Kelly Good, Director of Community Engagement at Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 18th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 17th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 13th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 12th, 2026

A major development could take place in a high profile, death penalty case in Utah tomorrow, and the odds are good we won't know exactly what's happening. It's a story that may sound familiar to KSL listeners and fans of the Cold podcast: the murder of Joyce Yost by Doug Lovell.

It's a lot to unpack, though, so Cold podcast host Dave Cawley explains the situation to KSL NewsRadio's Becky Bruce. He provides context on the whole situation, along with the background on the murder, kidnapping and rape of Yost more than 40 years ago.

Utah's housing shortage was part of the affordability crisis discussed during the 2026 Legislative General Session that just wrapped. It's been a problem for several years -- many Utahns getting priced out of their neighborhoods... unable to secure long-term permanent housing. The governor says he's committed to building 35,000 starter homes, but many have said we're far behind that goal.

On this Deep Dive, guest host Heather Peterson discusses Utah's housing crisis and how lawmakers tried to make things better during the session. She's joined by Steve Waldip, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox for Housing Strategy and Turner Bitton, Founder and Executive Director at Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities.

March 12th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 11th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 9th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

As artifical intelligence continues to grow in popularity, use, and accuracy, it has some worried about its effects in the healthcare industry. While there are certainly things it can do effectively and quickly, there are other considerations to pay attention to -- all to ensure AI does not perpetuate outdated principles. In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maris Shilaos to share his concerns and why he thinks it's important to still relay on a human -- one with actual medical experience -- before making any medical decisions.

March 9th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 6th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 3rd, 2026

It's kinda felt like spring for a little while now but with March officially here, it means the true start of spring is just around the corner. That means it's time to start prepping for the annual event that'll have you on your knees scrubbing grime off the tile, or on a ladder wiping cobwebs off the ceiling. That's right... it's almost time for spring cleaning. But for many of us, just the thought of spring cleaning can be overwhelming.

In this podcast, Maria Shilaos turns to the experts for a bit of help. How can you make the most efficient and least daunting spring cleaning plan? Mona Murahwa, Founder of Cleaning Mama, joins Maria to explain how to get started.

March 3rd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 2nd, 2026

The sun and the moon are expected to put on on show for us early tomorrow morning. Weather permitting, we should be able to see a total eclipse of the moon. But NASA's Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins says we're gong to have to get up awfully early to enjoy it. He joins Maria Shilaos to explain the upcoming lunar eclipse and gives tips on how you can best see it.

The ongoing attacks in and around Iran have a lot of people on edge today, worried about a myriad of things. In this special long-form Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos tries to cover a slew of angles to the story, including:

• How we got to this stage and who might fill the power vacuum in Iran
  • with Dr. Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University
• What this conflict could mean for international politics and how it might affect our allies
  • with Dr. Meg Reiss, founder and CEO of SolidIntel
• Where's Congress in all of this? A closer look at the War Powers Act
  • with Dr. Holly Richardson, co-host of Inside Sources
• How Iranians living in Utah are feeling about the conflict
  • with Maryam Hosseini and Elli Ryham, Iranians of Utah

As the situation continues to unfold and develop, make sure you tune into Midday with Maria Shilaos from 12 to 3 pm every weekday for the latest news, information, analysis, and discussion.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 27th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 26th, 2026

Over the years, you've probably heard stories here on KSL NewsRadio of animal abuse. But in instances where the abuse happens and the animal doesn't die, what happens to that animal after their owner is arrested and charged? In many cases, those animals face euthanization or years of sitting alone in a shelter.

State Represenative Verona Mauga proposes a change to that; House Bill 87, affectionately known as "Biscuit's Bill." She joins Maria Shilaos to detail the need for this bill and how it would help pets who find themselves in these situations. She also explains who Biscuit is, and why she matters to this issue.

Just how young is too young for kids to wear makeup? More and more companies are targeting children with makeup products, and its prompting concern from parenting experts. Manufacturers of make up for young children insist they prioritize safety, but some medical experts and parents say early exposure to skincare regimens could foster a premature obsession with physical appearance. Others say it's a simple form of artistic expression and as long as kids are doing it for the right reasons, it's okay.

In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos digs into the issue of body image among young people and the effects of children using makeup. She's joined by Dr. Lauren Barnes, LMFT, a professor at Brigham Young University. She also hears from listeners to get their thoughts and perspectives on this issue.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 25th, 2026

More delays in NASA's attempts to fly four astronauts around the moon. Today, NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs. The rocket has been on the launch pad for about a month in preparation for liftoff but has encountered an ongoing series of problems. The latest rocket has a malfunction in the helium pressurization system.  

NASA Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins joins Maria Shilaos and says there are a lot of tests that need to be done to make sure the rocket is safe for humans. He says that now, the Artemis II lunary fly-around will be post-poned until at least April.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 24th, 2026

Jenn Kligmann is one of 32 full‑time Downtown Ambassadors, part of a program operated by the Downtown Alliance that focuses on safety, cleanliness, outreach and community support. And the numbers reflect the program’s growing impact: last year alone, ambassadors assisted nearly 7,000 visitors, picked up 6,400 bags of trash, connected people to more than 14,000 resources, and walked 83,000 miles — roughly the distance of circling the Earth three times.

February 24th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 23rd, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

As we take a moment each February to remember the contributions of Black Americans and celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout history, one thing remains clear: Black Americans still face a number of disparities when it comes to getting healthcare. In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maris Shilaos to discuss the disparities and ways to make healthcare more equitable for all Americans.

February 23rd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 20th, 2026

High school athletics are serious business for students looking to have a career in sports. But one Utah lawmaker says there's a transfer portal atmosphere in high school sports, and he's trying to close some loopholes. State Representative Jon Hawkins' bill would have redefined the restrictions placed on transfers, and stopped high school athletes from getting paid to play. But the pushback against the bill turned out to be too much. 

Maria Shilaos is joined by KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson and KSL Podcasts' Amy Donaldson in this Deep Dive, which looks into the way high school athletics operate and the proposals to close loop holes.

Less than a year after announcing his diagnoses with ALS, actor Eric Dane passed away last night from the disorder. His passing has once again brought the progressive neurodegenerative disease back into the national spotlight.

In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos discusses the disease -- what it is, how it affects the body, life expectany, and more -- and the way to support those who have ALS and their families. She's joined by Dr. Mark Bromberg, the former director of the ALS Clinic at U of U Health and Brian Federick, Marketing and Communications Officer for The ALS Association.

President Trump isn't too happy with a decision from the United States Supreme Court today that struck down the sweeping tariffs imposed by the President last year. By a vote of 6 to 3, the justices ruled that President Trump's use of a national emergencies act to impose flat tariffs was not constitutional. After the ruling, he held a news conference in which he told the American people he was absolutely ashamed of the Supreme Court justices who ruled against him. The President went on to say he would sign several orders seeking to restore tariffs under a variety of other authorities, including a set of trade powers known as Section 122. He said he would use that section to impose an across-the-board global 10% tariff.

What exactly did the Supreme Court's order say, and how does it limit what the President can do? And if the tariffs really do go away, how would that affect consumer prices? In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos goes in-depth with SCOTUSBlog managing editor Kelsey Dallas and BYU finance assistant professor Jason Kotter.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 19th, 2026

Several former members of the Salt Lake County Republican Party say they are now filing a lawsuit in response to their removal. They say the discipline they received from party leadership was direct retaliation for complaints they lodged against the party. 

In this Deep Dive, guest host Heather Peterson gets a breakdown of the situation from Inside Sources co-host Dr. Holly Richardson, who says it's a nuanced problem, but one she finds interesting because of the discipline involved. Two of the members disciplined in the process (Kaye Sanderson and Tracie Halvorsen) also speak out, sharing their reaction to the situation. Finally, county party chair Mike Carey joins Heather Peterson and Midday Executive Producer Andy Cupp to share more insights into the disciplinary process and why several members of the party faced that same discipline. 

Women hold about a third of public offices in Utah. That's according to new data released by the Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University, which looked at the highest executive positions down to each individual city council seat.

In this Deep Dive, guest host Heather Peterson speaks with Dr. Susan Madsen, Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, about their report and how she sees the state of women in politics here in Utah. Midday Executive Producer Andy Cupp joins the conversation and shares a recorded interview between himself and Erin Rider, a former candidate for Congress and the Salt Lake County Mayor, who talks about what it's like to run for office as a woman.

February 19th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 18th, 2026

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