KSL at Night
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.
Most Recent Episode
KSL at Night: 10-17-24
Host: Adam Gardiner
Live recapping of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District debate
Two candidates took to the debate stage tonight as they continued campaigning for Utah’s open Congressional seat. Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright spent roughly an hour discussing topics on the budget, housing, and rural healthcare. We begin our special live KSL at Night recapping the debate. Host Adam Gardiner shares his initial takeaways.
Elections 101: How to tell if your ballot is fake, voter equipment, ballot curing
Many Utahns have already received their ballots in the mail. One name on the ballot – of someone running for president – has prompted concerns that those ballots are fake. We share resources on how you can determine if your ballot is fake. We also discuss the safeguards in place to secure voting equipment. Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw joins KSL at night to discuss the ballot curing process as well.
Kamala Harris sits down with Fox News for in-depth one-on-one interview
Vice President and Democratic presidential-hopeful Kamala Harris sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier as she aims to win over more conservative voters. The half-hour discussion was marred with disruptions from both sides, along with a lot of non-answers. Harris is looking to really distinguish herself from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump; did she succeed? Listen for Adam Gardiner’s thoughts.
China’s spying on Western nations ramps up
Western governments around the world say China’s spying is at unprecedented levels these days. Officials say the country is using things like security agencies, private companies, and its own civilians as it works to undermine rival countries and strengthen its economy. Kelley Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to the United Nations discusses the growing issue with KSL at Night.
Examining a new list that ranks members of Congress as being builders or dividers
Peacemaking and unifying or attacking and dividing – the United States Congress is full of people on both sides. Last week, KSL at Night discussed a list called “Builders Power Ranking.” Tonight, CEO of Builders Tom Fishman joins the program to explain the methodology of the list, which ranks congressmen and women as builders or dividers based on their actions over the past week. We also hear where Utah’s representatives fall on this list.
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Examining a new list that ranks members of Congress as being builders or dividers
Host: Adam Gardiner
Peacemaking and unifying or attacking and dividing – the United States Congress is full of people on both sides. Last week, KSL at Night discussed a list called “Builders Power Ranking.” Tonight, CEO of Builders Tom Fishman joins the program to explain the methodology of the list, which ranks congressmen and women as builders or dividers based on their actions over the past week. We also hear where Utah’s representatives fall on this list.
KSL at Night: 10-15-2024
Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon
Results released from legislative audit on signature-gathering from primary election
A state legislative audit report has been released examining the signature verification process as it relates to three candidates in the primary election. Spencer Cox, John Curtis, and Derek Brown all won their primary elections after losing at the state conventions; they made the ballot through signature-gathering. But it wasn’t without controversy. They requested a legislative audit, and now we have the results of that audit: while there were errors, each one gathered enough signatures to make the ballot.
CD-2 candidates try to ‘out-rural’ each other in debate
While they disagreed on many policy positions, the two major-party candidates for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District agreed on the importance of civility during last night’s debate. Incumbent Celeste Maloy and challenger Nathaniel Woodward tried to ‘out-rural’ each other as they discussed topics like public lands, the economy, and abortion. Listen for a full breakdown of their civil debate.
Elections 101: Voter registration, mail-in ballots, election audits
Ballots are being sent out via mail today. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss the safety and security of mail-in voting, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot, and more. Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk/Auditor also joins the show to share insights on the election audit process. For more information on elections, head to https://vote.utah.gov.
Meet the candidate: Natalie Pinkney for SLCo Council, At-Large C
This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Natalie Pinkney, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how being a South Salt Lake City Councilwoman has prepared her to join the county council.
Meet the candidate: Derek Brown for Attorney General
Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Derek Brown, Republican candidate for Attorney General is one of those who says he’s the most experienced candidate. He joins the show in the studio to talk about the importance of this office and how it represents the state.
Digging into political party ideology and how party members think about issues
Political parties often have a platform – a set of beliefs and positions it will take on various issues. Its members, however, may be all over the place when they think about those same beliefs and policy positions. Shawn Teigen, Utah Foundation President explains his group’s research into political party ideology and how we in Utah compare to the nation as a whole. The KSL at Night hosts discuss what this could mean for the future of political parties.