KSL at Night: 7-22-2024

Hosts: Rusty Cannon & Adam Gardiner

Biden withdraws from presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris 
An historic decision – President Biden withdrawing from the race for re-election. He made the announcement on Sunday, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket shortly thereafter. Reactions poured in immediately, including some calling for him to resign immediately (in addition to withdrawing from the race). Mason Hughes, Communications Director for the Utah Democratic Party offers his insight into the decision and helps explain what happens now as we move towards the national convention. Listen to hear detailed commentary from KSL at Night hosts and political junkies Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon. 

Secret Service Director grilled by Congress over Trump assassination attempt 
Today, the House Oversight Committee heard from Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle during the first Congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Director Cheatle took responsibility for the Secret Service’s failure, but continued to insist she wouldn’t step down. The KSL at Night hosts talk about the assassination attempt and share their thoughts on the Director’s decision to not resign. 

Salt Lake County DA faces calls for resignation over social media post 
Over the weekend, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill made a post on social media comparing “a dead body” to former President Trump. The post has sparked outrage among Republicans in Utah, with many calling on him to resign. The DA insists that his comments were not meant to be incendiary. We discuss how this kind of messaging compares to national calls to tone down the political rhetoric. 

Examining SLC Mayor Mendenhall’s plans for a “Green Loop” 
One of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s key focuses of her term is the creation of a Green Loop. However, recent concerns have surfaced from City Council members over the plan. SLC Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the program to share her thoughts on the project. The hosts discuss the nitty gritty of the plans, including how taxpayer dollars will fund this new Green Loop. 

Previewing the Olympic announcement for Salt Lake City 2034 
We’re expecting to hear the official announcement on Wednesday morning: the Winter Olympics heading back to Utah for Salt Lake City 2034. We’ll have extensive coverage this week on KSL NewsRadio. The KSL at Night hosts fill our listeners in on what they can expect, while also sharing their own experiences with the 2002 Olympics. 

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