KSL at Night: 10-2-2024

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner

Recapping this week’s debate double-header
Utahns got to watch two debates last night: the Vice Presidential debate and the Utah Attorney General debate. The biggest thing that stood out to the KSL at Night hosts for the Vice Presidential debate was the presence of civility and focusing on policy. With the Attorney General debate, it was the presence of 4 candidates on the stage that caught our attention. We begin our show with hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan sharing their favorite moments from both the VP and Attorney General debates.

Which local races should you be paying attention to?
Presidential election years often mean down-ballot races get overshadowed and possibly forgotten. Even though they may not be as publicized as races like president and governor, they’re still just as important – if not more important because it’s closer to you, the voter. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan take a few minutes to share their opinions on the local races voters should be paying attention to.

Examining how the parties work and operate here in Utah
Some interesting drama has popped up on X, shedding some light into the processes and structure of the major political parties here in Utah. We take a segment to go in-depth on the inner workings of both the Republican and Democratic Parties here in Utah. Are you familiar with the State Central Committee? If not, you should be. Listen to find out why!

Salt Lake City Council votes to approve sales tax increase for downtown revitalization
The revitalization plans for downtown Salt Lake City took another step forward last night, following a city council vote to approve a sales tax increase of .5%. Many have been in support of this plan; many have also been against. City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the show to break down hers and the city council’s vote. She also explains what will happen next.

Presidential race updates
With 33 days to go until Election Day, and about two weeks until ballots hit mailboxes here in Utah, we’re coming down to the last pushes for presidential candidates to win voters’ hearts. What has former President Donald Trump been up to in the last week? And what about Vice President Kamala Harris – what’s new there? We take a few minutes to catch listeners up-to-speed on the presidential race.

Previewing a KSL NewsRadio special: The Inspired Constitution
This weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold General Conference. Between sessions, KSL NewsRadio will air several in-depth specials. Today, we chat with Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson about his special, The Inspired Constitution. Listen in for a preview of how faith plays a major role in the creation and interpretation of the United States Constitution.

News Roundup: dockworker strike, new referendum to stop downtown revitalization
Tonight’s show finishes up with a lightning news roundup of some of the stories that caught our eyes. First up, we discuss the current longshoremen strike; what exactly are they asking for? Then we take a few minutes to talk about a new petition to prevent the downtown revitalization from moving forward.

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