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Thamy Holt, who was wrongfully imprisoned in Venezuela, speaks after Maduro's capture

Thamy Holt, who was wrongfully imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly two years alongside her husband, speaks to KSL about her thoughts on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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Jan 5, 2026 9:37 AM
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Cassettes are making a return thanks to younger generations

Some of us had hundreds of cassettes because they were the most portable way to listen to music. And then it wasn’t, and they just went away.

However, Gen Z and Millennials are leading the way to bring back the compact cassette.

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Dec 18, 2025 8:52 AM
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Local initiatives show promise in helping Utah children succeed

Utah already invests heavily in its youth, but many youth service programs are isolated from other departments. A new report suggests the funds could be more effective if they were coordinated with local initiatives.

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Oct 16, 2025 3:55 PM
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Proposal to ban the tush push

A proposal to ban what is known as the "tush push" football play is in the air, but what exactly is the tush push? National correspondent for ABC News Radio, Alex Stone explains what the play is, along with former National Football League Green Bay Packers player Nate Orchard.

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Feb 26, 2025 7:12 AM
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Are you mom's favorite? Dad's favorite?

A new BYU study suggests that if you're the youngest daughter, chances are pretty high that it's you. Joining Jeff live is BYU professor in the school of Family Life, Dr. Alex Jensen.

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Jan 16, 2025 4:1 PM
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5oclock report: Salt Lake City School District is bringing in new weapons detectors for their high schools.

But now the manufacturer is facing a federal investigation calling into question whether the heafty price tag was worth it. KSL Newsradio's Aimee Cobabe joins Jeff to explain what's happening. 

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Oct 17, 2023 7:21 PM
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Still no speaker in the U.S. House, even after a vote.

KSL at night co-Host and Director of the Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University Leah Murray joins Jeff with the analysis.  

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Oct 17, 2023 7:20 PM
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The 5 o'clock report: Utah's plan to force social media companies to verify age

The 5 o'clock report: Utah's plan to force social media companies to verify age

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Oct 16, 2023 7:16 PM
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KSL NewsRadio's Hugo Rikard-Bell takes a look at Utah State Correctional Facility educational program that allowed some inmates to watch the eclipse last weekend
KSL NewsRadio's Hugo Rikard-Bell takes a look at Utah State Correctional Facility educational program that allowed some inmates to watch the eclipse last weekend 
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Oct 16, 2023 7:8 PM
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Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson joins JCAN on Scalise dropping out

Late Thursday night we learned that Rep. Steve Scalise had dropped out of seeking the House speakership. Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to add his insight, and offer predictions for what will happen next. 

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Oct 12, 2023 7:33 PM
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5 o'clock Report: Congressman Chris Stewart Responds to Search for New Speaker

5 o'clock Report: Congressman Chris Stewart Responds to Search for New Speaker 

00:21:56
Oct 4, 2023 7:22 PM
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Utah Representative Blake Moore on Race to Replace Speaker McCarthy

Utah Representative Blake Moore on Race to Replace Speaker McCarthy

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Oct 4, 2023 7:20 PM
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Maura Carabello on Search for New House Speaker

Maura Carabello on Search for New House Speaker

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Oct 4, 2023 7:18 PM
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The 5 o'clock report: Utah's Attorney General has signs onto letter from 26 states to Pornhub, McCarthy won't re-run for Speaker
The 5 o'clock report: Utah's Attorney General has signs onto letter from 26 states to Pornhub, McCarthy won't re-run for Speaker 
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Oct 3, 2023 6:38 PM
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Zions Bank Senior VP and Utah State Representative Robert Spendlove explains why the mess in D.C. made a mess of the Dow

Zions Bank Senior VP and Utah State Representative Robert Spendlove explains why the mess in D.C. made a mess of the Dow

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Oct 3, 2023 6:35 PM
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Congressman Blake Moore weighs in on the vote to oust House Speak Kevin McCarthy

Congressman Blake Moore weighs in on the vote to oust House Speak Kevin McCarthy

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Oct 3, 2023 6:34 PM
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The 5 o'clock report: North Dakota State Senator and his family die in Moab plane crash, Utah marks new water year

The 5 o'clock report: North Dakota State Senator and his family die in Moab plane crash, Utah marks new water year 

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Oct 2, 2023 6:25 PM
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DMBA Certified Financial Planner Shane Stewart gives tips on how to budget for student loans

DMBA Certified Financial Planner Shane Stewart gives tips on how to budget for student loans

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Oct 2, 2023 6:23 PM
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The 5 o'clock report: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes responds to sexual misconduct allegations against Operation Underground Railroad Founder Tim Ballard

The 5 o'clock report: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes responds to sexual misconduct allegations against Operation Underground Railroad Founder Tim Ballard

00:20:16
Sep 29, 2023 6:55 PM
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KSL TV Sportscaster Jeremiah Jenson breaks down what to expect when Cougars play against Cincinnati, Utes face off against Oregon State

KSL TV Sportscaster Jeremiah Jenson breaks down what to expect when Cougars play against Cinncinnati, Utes face off against Oregon State 

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Sep 29, 2023 6:53 PM
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The president of Gygi Capital Management Gary Gygi explains what the government shutdown will mean for people who don't work for the government

The president of Gygi Capital Management Gary Gygi explains what the government shutdown will mean for people who don't work for the government  

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Sep 29, 2023 6:51 PM
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Utah's fall colors expected to peak in the next week or two

Utah's fall colors expected to peak in the next week or two

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Sep 28, 2023 7:9 PM
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The 5 o'clock report: Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to attend this weekend's general conference virtually

The 5 o'clock report: Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to attend this weekend's general conference virtually

00:16:05
Sep 28, 2023 7:8 PM
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Attorney for women who say they were the victims of sexual misconduct by Tim Ballard speaks on their behalf

Attorney for women who say they were the victims of sexual misconduct by Tim Ballard speaks on their behalf

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Sep 28, 2023 7:7 PM
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Funding, endorsements start to roll in for one person vying for Mitt Romney's senate seat

Funding, endorsements start to roll in for one person vying for Mitt Romney's senate seat

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Sep 28, 2023 7:6 PM
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