Dave & Dujanovic

Dave & Dujanovic

What happens when a seasoned, award-winning investigative journalist and a well-known and very funny sports reporter get together to talk about news and politics? Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic, also known as D2, join forces, mornings on KSL NewsRadio.

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Dave & Dujanovic Full Show April 25th, 2025: President Trump signs executive order to boost job training for skilled trades that do not require college
  • The Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments at risk of being shrunk, again
  • No cold calls! Communication problems in 2025
  • Utah Speaker Mike Shultz speaks to Utah's health priorities
  • Are tickets the best way to deter speeding?
  • KSL Movie Show: Forced and unnecessary movie sequels and the big movie of the week!
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Apr 25, 2025 11:30 AM
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KSL Movie Show: Forced and unnecessary movie sequels and the big movie of the week!
The big movie of the week is The Accountant 2! Dave and Maura speak with Andy Farnsworth and Steve Salles with the KSL Movie Show about the big movie and discuss forced and unnecessary movie sequels.
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Apr 25, 2025 11:28 AM
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Are tickets the best way to deter speeding?
Earlier this week, we examined the Utah cities that generate the most revenue from traffic tickets. Today, Dave and Maura ask: Are tickets the best way to deter speeding?
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Apr 25, 2025 11:28 AM
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Utah Speaker Mike Schultz speaks to Utah's health priorities
Utah is one of the states leading the nation on legislation aligned with the White House's initiative to Make America Healthy Again. Speaker of the House Mike Schultz just returned from Washington DC, where he met with officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about these initiatives and joins the show to discuss.
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Apr 25, 2025 11:27 AM
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No cold calls! Communication problems in 2025
There's a new standard for reaching out to people: No cold calls! You have to text before… Dave and Maura walk through why this could be problematic in personal and in work settings and what needs to be done to address this with the younger generation.
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Apr 25, 2025 11:27 AM
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The Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments at risk of being shrunk, again
The Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah are once again on the list of monuments at risk of being shrunk down for mining and drilling, according to the Deseret News. Steve Bloch, legal director with The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, joins the show to discuss why they are opposed to this idea.
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Apr 25, 2025 11:27 AM
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President Trump signs executive order to boost job training for skilled trades that do not require college
President Trump is pushing job training for skilled trades that don't require college. Dave and Maura discuss the pros and cons of going into trade and speak with Tyler Poll, the director of the Davis Catalyst Center, about the efforts taking place in Utah to bring trade skills to students.
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Apr 25, 2025 11:26 AM
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Dave & Dujanovic Full Show April 24th, 2025: Underground railroads in SLC? Report shows potential cost and reward
  • Out with the old, in with the new! DNC Vice Chair wants to primary older democrats out of office
  • Elon scaling back from DOGE to focus on Tesla
  • Young adults leading decline of marriage in Utah
  • Why renting is cheaper than buying in SLC
  • Does higher education need more accountability?
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Apr 24, 2025 2:55 PM
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Does higher education need more accountability?
There's been a call for more accountability in higher education here in Utah.. and programs are now being condensed at different universities. Leah Murray, who is the Director of the Walker Institute of Politics at Weber State University, actually supports the call for more accountability. Leah shares her perspective.
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Apr 24, 2025 2:43 PM
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Why renting is cheaper than buying in SLC
In a new Bankrate survey, they found that it is actually cheaper to rent a home instead of paying a mortgage to own a home. We speak with Alex Gailey, Bankrate Analyst, about the price difference, the state of home ownership right now and the cases where renting makes more sense than buying.
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Apr 24, 2025 2:42 PM
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Young adults leading decline of marriage in Utah
A new report from Kem C Gardner Policy Institute, shows that young adults are driving the declines of married adults in Utah... I think it is safe to say... a lot of our kids.. don't want to get married or are waiting to do so. Heidi Prior, Public Policy Analyst with Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and lead author of this report, explains the latest marriage trends in Utah.
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Apr 24, 2025 2:41 PM
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Elon scaling back from DOGE to focus on Tesla
Elon Musk has announced he is going to scale back his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency. His aim is to put focus back into Tesla who has been suffering since his government role started.  Leah and Dave discuss if his efforts in DOGE actually helped or if it was broad cuts to a complicated system.
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Apr 24, 2025 2:40 PM
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Out with the old, in with the new! DNC Vice Chair wants to primary older democrats out of office
David Hogg, DNC Vice Chair, is making some waves by raising money to primary older democrats out of office. The idea behind this move is to get the party some new blood as they falter a bit in theme and unity after the presidential election. Dave and Leah discuss if this bold move could work for the party and the problems that could come along with it. The hosts also discuss if leaning too far on the right or left is healthy for the US.
00:19:08
Apr 24, 2025 2:16 PM
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Underground railroads in SLC? Report shows potential cost and reward
Massive redevelopment plans are underway for Salt Lake City... now a new report suggests moving some of Salt Lake City's railroads underground... and it comes with a hefty price tag… but it could pay off for Salt Lake in economic growth. The Rio Grande Plan is a proposal to drop the existing railroad underground and would give the land back to the city to develop new homes and businesses on the land currently being used by the rail. KSL.com's Carter Williams brings the latest from this report and the challenges that could come with it.  Vice Chair of the Salt Lake City Council, Alejandro Puy shares the argument for the idea and how this could help an already land starved city expand.
00:37:39
Apr 24, 2025 2:14 PM
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Dave & Dujanovic Full Show April 23rd, 2025: Bye Bye Food Dyes: Food items that could change color if artificial food dyes go away
  • How much income Utahns are spending on housing
  • Teens say social media is bad for mental health
  • When is the right time to downsize?
  • Airbnb now displays total prices by default
  • Kids eat free in new Disney dining plan, deal or no deal? 
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Apr 23, 2025 1:38 PM
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Kids eat free in new Disney dining plan, deal or no deal? 
Disney World is now offering free meals for kids ages 3-9 with the purchase of a Disney Dining Plan. Dave shares his thoughts about how this deal may not be so much of a deal. 
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Apr 23, 2025 1:34 PM
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Airbnb now displays total prices by default 
Debbie noticed something changed on the Airbnb app with how the company is listing rental pricing. The full price is now displayed by default, including all the fees and taxes. Dave and Debbie walk through the changes and how this could impact the decision to use Airbnb.
00:09:47
Apr 23, 2025 1:33 PM
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When is the right time to downsize?
When's the right time to downsize your home? Dave and Debbie walk through signs listed on Redfin that may mean it is time to downsize your living space.
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Apr 23, 2025 1:32 PM
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Teens say social media is bad for mental health
Usually, it's parents who say social media is harming their child's mental health. Here's a twist... A new study shows teens are now saying it, too. Dave and Debbie share their thoughts on the new study. KSL NewsRadio Producer Caitlyn Johnston shares her experience with getting off social media and the benefits that came with it.
00:19:44
Apr 23, 2025 1:28 PM
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How much income Utahns are spending on housing
How much of your annual income are you spending to keep a roof over your head? Surprise!  It's more than what you'd spend in the state of New York. Chip Lupo with WalletHub joins the show to discuss when to know it's time to refinance.
00:18:38
Apr 23, 2025 1:26 PM
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Bye Bye Food Dyes: Food items that could change color if artificial food dyes go away
Love some Flamin' Hot Cheetos? The rich reddish-orange color lets us know we're in for an experience we may soon regret... BUT will we still feel the same if the FDA gets its way with food dyes and phases them out completely? Dave and Debbie dig through the grocery cart of food items that could change color on us, and listeners chime in with their thoughts. Tami Steggell, founder of RubySnap Fresh Cookies in SLC, joins the show to discuss how they use natural flavors like beet juice to color their cookies.
00:38:14
Apr 23, 2025 1:25 PM
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Dave & Dujanovic Full Show April 22nd, 2025: Baby Bonus! Trump Administration pitches ideas to convince women to have more children 
  • Americans are giving up on saving money
  • Sandy sports and entertainment district considered after Miller family purchases RSL
  • No more nickels?
  • What to do with your old tech devices
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse stolen with multiple forms of ID and thousands in cash
01:52:50
Apr 22, 2025 2:30 PM
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse stolen with multiple forms of ID and thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen after her purse was swiped from her, according to CBS. Dave and Debbie discuss what happened and what they have had stolen themselves. 
00:09:24
Apr 22, 2025 2:27 PM
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What to do with your old tech devices
Americans are rushing to upgrade their old devices before tariffs increase prices for all tech. But the problem comes AFTER the upgrade. What do we do with our old tech? We speak to Dashia Milden, CNET Consumer Insights Editor, about how to recycle old devices and how it might mean some cash in your pocket.
00:08:20
Apr 22, 2025 2:26 PM
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No more nickels?
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced that they want to get rid of the penny, as the costs of the metal no longer line up with the production of the currency. Now the nickel may be on the chopping block. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, speaks to the future of the nickel and if it's bound for the same fate. Callers chime in about how frequently they use cash.
00:17:40
Apr 22, 2025 2:24 PM
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