KSL at Night: 9-17-2024

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

SLC-SEG deal for Delta Center district approved by legislative committee
The Revitalization Zone committee has unanimously approved an agreement between Salt Lake City and Smith Entertainment Group to redevelop areas around the Delta Center. KSL-TV’s Lindsay Aerts joins the show to talk more about the legislative hearing on the matter today. She also gives us a look into the next steps before construction can begin.

Discrepancies found in Utah County’s June primary election
A report from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office found a few discrepancies in terms of ballot reconciliation and signature verification during a review of the June primary election. While the report says the Lt. Governor’s Office values innovation, key security measures were turned off during the primary, resulting in some issues. Shelly Jackson, Deputy Elections Director for the Lt. Governor walks our listeners through the report’s findings.

Utah leaders react to new Instagram restrictions meant to protect teens
Utah leaders have been very involved in trying to change the way social media platforms work with and target minors. Today, Instagram announced new restrictions and changes they say will protect teens using the platform. We discuss the changes and how Utah leaders are reacting to the changes. Could Utah’s lawsuits against Meta – the owner of Instagram – have influenced these modifications? We discuss it all on KSL at Night.

Survey shows growing ideological gap between younger men and women
New polling data show young women are moving more to the ideological left, contributing to a widening gap between where men and women find themselves on the political spectrum. Interestingly enough, the gap grew majorly within just the past couple of years. Why? We discuss the reasons given in a new Deseret News article.

Meet the candidate: Brian King running for Utah Governor
Current State Representative and Democratic candidate for Utah Governor Brian King says he’s running to make Utah better for all people. He joins us on KSL at Night to kick off our coverage of the candidates running in Utah’s gubernatorial race. Interested in what King says he’ll do to help the state’s economy and housing? Listen in to find out. 

How to: Fact-checking and media literacy
Ahead of the general election, the University of Utah is offering community education courses to help people navigate and cope with the election. One of the classes being offered is “Beyond the Headlines: Fact-Checking and Media Literacy.” Summer Pessatore, Communications Manager for Online Student Recruitment at the University of Utah gives us a preview of the class, including a few tips on how you can tell truth from fiction on social media.

Celebrating the 237th birthday of the US Constitution
The United States Constitution is arguably the most important document in our country. Its principles guide law, court decisions, and the overall functions of government. Leah Murray has been called a “Constitution freak,” a title she wears proudly. She’s been celebrating Constitution Day at Weber State University all day, and brings the party to KSL at Night. Leah and Andy share their favorite parts of the Constitution in this lively birthday celebration.

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