Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan
Recapping the week’s news regarding the presidential race
As Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid gathers speed, much of the attention this week has been focused on who’s endorsing her and who she’ll pick as her running mate. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan share their thoughts on the endorsements and who’s on the short list to run alongside Harris. They also discuss the timing of all these changes; has it all been a strategic move? Listen for a recap on the week’s biggest news regarding the presidential race.
Identity politics and the effect it could have on the presidential race
Many often say that in the United States, only old white men lead. With Kamala Harris officially entering the presidential race, the issues of sex, gender, and race have re-entered the political discourse. The hosts discuss what it’s like to be a woman in the political sphere, especially as it relates to the current presidential race.
Some Republican members of Congress not supportive of JD Vance for VP
Under the condition of anonymity, some Republican members of Congress have spoken to the media about JD Vance. Several of them have concerns about him being on the ticket with Donald Trump, saying he doesn’t have enough experience or that he won’t help bring new people to the GOP. Utah Representative Tyler Clancy joins us to talk about why he supports Vance as the nominee.
Protecting children nationwide from the harms of social media
Next week, the Senate will vote on legislation co-sponsored by Utah’s Senator Mitt Romney, the Kids Online Safety Act. This bill is designed to give children and parents more control and visibility into the kinds of things they’re seeing on social media. However, this poses a question: is this the government going too far, or not far enough? Should the government even be involved in this issue? Hosts Leah and Taylor debate their stances.
Drama surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics
Before the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics, scandal and drama appeared. A coach with the Canadian women’s soccer team has been dismissed following claims of spying on the New Zealand team’s practice with a drone. In addition to that scandal, arsonists attacked France’s trains ahead of the opening ceremony. We give you the latest Olympic updates.
Declining fertility rates among people younger than 50 in America
A new Pew Research Center analysis found that the desire to have children is decreasing in the United States. They say the lack of desire is contributing to declining fertility rates. The analysis also found a few reasons why people younger than 50 don’t want to have children. KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp offers his opinion why he and his peers have little desire for children.
The “memeification” of politics and elections
A growing trend on social media among Harris supporters is, “I understand the assignment.” What does that mean? Another one is, “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” As Generation Z makes their way into the voting age, internet memes and sensations – a big part of social media – is making its way into the political realm. Leah and Taylor discuss the impact these trends could have on elections overall.
