KSL at Night: 9-30-2024

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner

Previewing tomorrow’s debate double-header
Two debates air tomorrow – the Utah Attorney General and Vice Presidential debate. We kick off today’s KSL at Night previewing and discussing these two debates; Adam Gardiner thinks they’re important, but Taylor Morgan doesn’t think so. We discuss what each host is looking most forward to and what they think the candidates need to focus on in the debates in order to make their mark with voters ahead of the November election.

Examining Senator Romney’s Family Security Act
Outgoing U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has introduced the Family Security Act, which Romney says is a pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage bill. The act would modernize and streamline federal policies into an expanded Child Tax Credit, which is due to see major decreases in 2025 as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the ins and outs of this new bill.

Getting an insider’s view on the recently-passed continuing resolution
Last week, the United States House and Senate both passed a continuing resolution that would fund the government into December. It’s not a full spending bill; it only contains extensions that Speaker Mike Johnson said were “absolutely necessary.” Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-2) joins KSL at Night in the studio to walk our listeners through the most recent bill and the exclusion of the SAVE Act in that bill.

What’s going on with the revitalization zone near the Utah State Fairpark?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the revitalization zone in Downtown Salt Lake City, but did you know there’s another similar zone near the Utah State Fairpark? This zone was also created through a Utah State Legislature bill last year. We chat with Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, Chair of the Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District to get some updates on the plans.

Union support strong and growing for former President Donald Trump
For the past several decades, unions around the country have supported Democratic candidates, especially in presidential races. New data shows that former President Donald Trump is on track for the best performance among union voters in 40 years. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan discuss how Trump’s populist policies have earned him the support of the working class.

Ranked-choice voting in Utah: the pros and cons of this method
In 2018, the Utah lawmakers approved an opt-in pilot program that would allow cities to use ranked-choice voting in non-partisan elections. As the years have gone on, fewer and fewer cities have decided to continue using this voting method. Why is this? We dig into the topic ahead of the November election. Josh Daniels from Trust Utah Elections provides reasons why he supports ranked-choice voting; Riverton City Council Member Andy Pierucci provides an opposing view.

How to keep strong political feelings from dividing your family
Politics and religion – two topics most people try to avoid when talking with family. But in an election year, it’s not always easy to avoid talking about politics. When the topic inevitably comes up, how should you handle it? The KSL at Night hosts have a lively discussion on how to have beneficial political conversations with family members.

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