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As loneliness becomes a growing concern across America, Greg and Holly discuss how the old tradition of eating dinner together can help. Aimee Cobabe with the Church News also shares a story of a mile-long table event in Denver that was put together to combat loneliness.

The family behind Dell Computers has pledged over $6 billion to help millions of American children open investment accounts. This initiative pairs with the White House’s new “Trump Accounts” program, which guarantees a $1,000 deposit for every child born between 2025 and 2028. Families can start opening accounts in early 2026, with contributions allowed beginning July 4. Greg and Holly discuss with Utah Congressman Blake Moore, who joined President Trump for the official announcement.

Utah Governor Cox wanted 35,000 starter homes by 2028. We're far short of that goal. Holly walks through what she learned about his goals for the next year with housing development.

Companies once discouraged employees from posting about work online. Now, they’re actively recruiting staff to become in-house influencers on platforms like TikTok, according to the Wall Street Journal. Greg and Holly discuss why brands like Starbucks and Delta are embracing employee-generated content, how this trend is reshaping workplace culture, and what it means for the future of hiring and employer branding. Is being a social media creator the next must-have job skill? Caitlyn Johnston, KSL NewsRadio Producer and Freelance Video Creator, shares the pros and cons that could come of employees doubling as content creators.

Childcare costs are soaring, and for many Utah families, the numbers are staggering. Smart Asset's latest analysis reveals that a household needs to earn at least $82,410 annually for one parent to stay home with a young child. Greg and Holly discuss the costs and what this means for families trying to balance work, finances, and parenting. The hosts also discuss a new development for the "Trump Account,s" where all children born between 2025 and 2028 will automatically receive a $1,000 deposit from the Department of the Treasury.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is in hot water, and it's continuing to boil up as Questions remain about boat strikes in the Caribbean. Hegseth has been trying to distance himself from the second strike on an alleged drug boat. But the stories keep changing. Now, Senator John Curtis is one of the U.S. senators wanting a full accounting of the strikes.

 

Did the tariffs steal Christmas this year?  Holiday shoppers are shelling out more cash than ever — but it turns out you're paying MORE for LESS this holiday shopping season… Is it Tariffs? Inflation? International trade Attorney, Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner, Schulz Trade Law PLLC joins the show to discuss how tariffs are impacting consumers this holiday season.

Utah held an AI Summit yesterday, and the governor has 6 key areas he wants the state to focus on and emphasized that humans should stay in control. Greg and Holly discuss the latest and speak with Margaret Busse, Executive Director of Utah’s Department of Commerce, about the event, AI priorities for the state and how Utah can get ahead of the federal government with AI regulation.

Over four million dollars have been raised toward the Utah GOP’s effort to repeal Prop 4, Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law. What stands out -- all the money has come from a single source. Greg and Holly discuss.

If you donate money on Giving Tuesday, this could qualify you for a 2025 charitable deduction. But could the ‘big, beautiful bill’ change your Giving Tuesday tax break? Billy Hesterman, President of The Utah Taxpayers Association, weighs in. Holly shares her fun facts of the day.

It's giving Tuesday! We have been highlighting stories of kindness frequently through KSL's Kindness Campaign, powered by One Kind Act a Day, a project by Semnani Family Foundation. Mason Bennet, Director of One Kind Act a Day, to discuss the organization and ways to give back.

 

Learn more at powerofkind.org

Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., national refugee policy is once again in the spotlight. The suspect—an Afghan asylum seeker who had worked with U.S. forces—has fueled calls from President Trump for an immigration crackdown, including stricter bans and halted asylum applications. But what does this mean for Utah’s refugee community? Amy Harmer, executive director of the Utah Refugee Connection, joins us to discuss the local impact. Are Afghan refugees in Utah fearful of these new narratives? How many families are here, and what challenges do they face as they adapt to life in the U.S.? Greg and Holly explore the stigma surrounding refugees, the resilience of those rebuilding their lives, and the importance of seeing beyond stereotypes to understand the human stories at the heart of our community.

After the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC last week, the Trump administration has paused all amnesty applications from Afghan nationals and is talking about a complete immigration ban. Utah Immigration Attorney, Adam Crayk, joins the show to discuss the impacts of these moves, including the 'ramped up' travel ban that is also being floated by the Trump administration.

A welfare check in Provo sent hundreds of people flocking from police after they found an illegal backyard cockfighting ring. There were 300 live birds and more than 50 roosters dead. Greg and Holly discuss this incident, how common these types of cockfighting rings are, and how large these types of operations can become.

Holly attended an event at the state Capitol on Monday, the Martha Hughes Cannon Awards Ceremony hosted by Utah Women Run. Chair of Utah Women Run, Becky Edwards, joins the show to discuss.

We've all feared that dreaded math class when we were younger... and even helping kids with math can be overwhelming as a parent...Now, one Utah High school, Hurricane High, is helping math students break through those fears and build lifelong problem-solving skills.  We bring on Jason Swenson from the Deseret News about what Hurricane High is doing differently.

The Iron School District is joining the group of schools weighing the option for a four-day school week. Would this be better or worse for students and parents? Stephanie Hill from the Iron County School Board joins the show to discuss why they are considering changing the school format, as well as the pros and cons of the potential change.

Trouble in Toyland! An AI-powered teddy bear was caught teaching kids how to light matches. Other AI-powered toys were also placed in a time-out after reports of the chatbot-powered toys helped kids find sexually explicit content ... and lethal objects, according to ABC. ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show to discuss what parents need to know about these AI toys and the dangers, as the kinks in AI are still being worked out.

If you make a mistake on your taxes, the IRS now has to tell you where you went wrong and how to fix it, thanks to new legislation signed by the president. Greg and Holly discuss the law and speak with Susan Spiers, CEO of UACPA, about these changes in tax filing, how they could help the average filer, and how to avoid common mistakes when filing taxes.

Missionaries at the Provo MTC assembled over 500,000 meals for those in need. Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins to highlight this incredible act of kindness and other uplifting stories. Holly shares facts of the day!

With multiple crashes backing up Utah highways with Sunday's storm, we’re talking winter driving safety. Devan Mascuilli, KSL Meteorologist, walks through what's expected with more snow and Sgt. Mike Alexander with Utah Highway Patrol shares top tips to keep you safe on icy roads.