KSL at Night: 9-18-2024

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

The Fed cuts interest rates for the first time in 4 years
“Bold.” It’s the word being used to describe the Federal Reserve’s rate cut announcement of .5% today. Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank says he was surprised by such a drastic cut; it’s double what he predicted earlier in the day on KSL NewsRadio. He walks KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray through the process and shares his thoughts on what the rate cut will do in the short and long terms.

Calls for added security around Trump following 2nd assassination attempt
Many members of Congress are calling for additional Secret Service protections around former President Trump following a second assassination attempt. Utah Senator Mike Lee is one of those making the calls. We discuss the pros and cons of the argument on whether to provide Trump with the same level of security as a sitting president.

Hezbollah vows revenge following thousands of pager, radio explosions
The terrorist organization Hezbollah is vowing retaliation against Israel following two separate explosion attacks affecting thousands of communications devices used by Hezbollah members. Yesterday, thousands of pagers exploded; today it was two-way walkie-talkie radios. Austin J. Knuppe, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Utah State University gives us some insights on why and how these attacks happened.

Potential strike looming at ports on the East Coast; could it affect Utah?
A worker strike could happen at ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast as soon as October 1st. That may seem distant, but it could have direct effects on those of us in Utah. And to make matters worse, the timing of it all could severely affect the busiest shopping time of the year: Christmas. Dave Davis is the President of the Retail Merchants Association; he joins the show to explain how we got to this point.

Meet the candidate: Rob Latham for Governor
Elections tend to focus on the major two parties: Republican and Democrat. But there are several third parties also involved. Today, we talk with one of those third-party candidates, Rob Latham, gubernatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party. Latham explains why he’s running for governor and what he hopes to bring to the office. Listen in to find out where he stands on several important issues.

Is this the year of the ‘girl dad’ candidate? How candidates’ children are affecting races
Political ads for Republican candidates across the country this election cycle are heavily featuring their children; specifically, their daughters. Conservatives are trying to bridge the gender gap – where women tend to join the Democrat Party – and bring them to the other side. We discuss the role of gender in politics and how party platforms affect it.

Utah’s population getting older, richer, and more diverse
New data from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show Utah’s population is getting older, wealthier, and more diverse. As the state’s population changes, is it changing enough to influence politics? It could change things on a smaller local level, but what about on a statewide or national level? The KSL at Night hosts share their thoughts.

The secret to keeping good workers happy
How do employers keep good workers happy? Is it all about money? According to new survey data, nope. It turns out the secret to keeping good workers happy and satisfied is to recognize their achievements. Leah and Adam finish off the show discussing the importance of keeping workers happy and share their own ideas.

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.