KSL at Night: 11-8-2023

Episode Description

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan

National Election Results Recap

We begin the show by discussing the results of Tuesday’s election around the country. Was this another win by Democrats on candidates and issues? What does it mean for 2024? Hosts Taylor and Greg discuss.

Ogden Mayoral Race: Ben Nadolski

Voters in Utah have two more weeks before election day for both municipal and special elections. We spoke to Ben Nadolski, candidate for Ogden’s mayoral race, to discuss his election and the issues he is focusing on.

Utahns Ask for More Funding to Address Domestic Violence

Earlier this year, legislators in Utah passed a new law requiring law enforcement to ask potential domestic violence victims a series of questions to assess their situation. Erin Jemison, Policy Director at Utah Domestic Violence Coalition said the new law is a success, but they need more funding due to an uptick in demand for their services.

Update on Utah’s Recent Dog Attacks

A 63-year-old Utah woman died Wednesday after being attacked by her son’s dog last week in Salt Lake City. Host Taylor and Greg discuss what went wrong, and the possible charges for the dog owner.

8:05 - Congressman Moore Wins Republican Conference Leadership Position

Utah Congressman Blake Moore was elected to a leadership position in the Republican conference this morning, beating out other Republican colleagues. We spoke to Congressman Moore about his new position.

Legal Update from the Bidens and Trumps

In this segment, we discuss and give an update on the legal trouble that both President Biden and former President Donald Trump's family are facing.

President Biden Asks for Humanitarian Pause

President Biden is now calling for a humanitarian pause, and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is not willing to do a ceasefire. Dr. Anna Pechenkina, Associate Professor at USU, joined the show to discuss the nuances of what a ceasefire would mean, and whether there are any benefits.

Are Americans Financially Worse Now?

Most Americans are feeling worse about their financial situation today than they were 3 years ago when President Biden got elected according to a new poll by Bankrate. We are joined by Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick to discuss the poll, and what it means for 2024.

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