KSL at Night: 10-17-24

Host: Adam Gardiner

Live recapping of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District debate 
Two candidates took to the debate stage tonight as they continued campaigning for Utah’s open Congressional seat. Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright spent roughly an hour discussing topics on the budget, housing, and rural healthcare. We begin our special live KSL at Night recapping the debate. Host Adam Gardiner shares his initial takeaways. 

Elections 101: How to tell if your ballot is fake, voter equipment, ballot curing
Many Utahns have already received their ballots in the mail. One name on the ballot – of someone running for president – has prompted concerns that those ballots are fake. We share resources on how you can determine if your ballot is fake. We also discuss the safeguards in place to secure voting equipment. Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw joins KSL at night to discuss the ballot curing process as well.

Kamala Harris sits down with Fox News for in-depth one-on-one interview
Vice President and Democratic presidential-hopeful Kamala Harris sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier as she aims to win over more conservative voters. The half-hour discussion was marred with disruptions from both sides, along with a lot of non-answers. Harris is looking to really distinguish herself from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump; did she succeed? Listen for Adam Gardiner’s thoughts.

China’s spying on Western nations ramps up
Western governments around the world say China’s spying is at unprecedented levels these days. Officials say the country is using things like security agencies, private companies, and its own civilians as it works to undermine rival countries and strengthen its economy. Kelley Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to the United Nations discusses the growing issue with KSL at Night.

Examining a new list that ranks members of Congress as being builders or dividers
Peacemaking and unifying or attacking and dividing – the United States Congress is full of people on both sides. Last week, KSL at Night discussed a list called “Builders Power Ranking.” Tonight, CEO of Builders Tom Fishman joins the program to explain the methodology of the list, which ranks congressmen and women as builders or dividers based on their actions over the past week. We also hear where Utah’s representatives fall on this list.

The latest in news and politics with a range of hosts every night. KSL at Night gives a refreshing take on the day's news with each host bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.