KSL at Night

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

“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.

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp

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.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Adam Gardiner

The latest on the 2nd assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
This weekend, a 2nd attempt to assassinate former President Trump took place on a Florida golf course. We begin the show discussing the latest developments from the FBI and the Secret Service. Today we learned that the suspect stood in wait for 12 hours before being spotted by someone. Why did it take so long? We hear an explanation from an earlier press conference and discuss.

Trump preaches unity, praises Utahns during short fundraising stop
Less than 24 hours before his attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump visited Utah for a quick fundraising event. Supporters who attended the event say he spoke about unity and praised members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their “shared values.” KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Maura Carabello break down the event for our listeners.

Meet the candidate: Skyler Beltran running for Utah County Commissioner
GOP candidate for Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran is hitting the ground a little early; he’s stepping in this week to serve the rest of the current term for a former commissioner. He’s still running in this election for the next term that begins in January, so we bring him onto KSL at Night to share a bit about himself. Curious about what he’d want to bring to the Utah County Commission? Listen in!

Meet the candidate: Alan Wessman running for Utah County Commissioner
Another person running for Utah County Commissioner is Alan Wessman, candidate from the United Utah Party. He joins KSL at Night to share his thoughts and plans for the county commission. As Utah County continues to grow, Wessman says he thinks a change should come to the structure of the county government. Listen to learn more about the other issues he finds important.

Discussing the effects of filming on Utah and its economy
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent in Utah from filming studios, production companies, and film festivals like Sundance Festival over the past several years. When the spending trickles down, what kind of effect does that have on Utah’s economy? We discuss this question with Utah Film Commission Director Virginia Pearce. We also take a look at the overall perception of Utah from an actor’s perspective; Utah-born actor Claybourne Elder gives us his take, as well as the take from his fellow actors. Together, this deep-dive into the film industry's effect on Utah will shed some light into the politics and economics of it all.

China raises its retirement age; should the US do the same?
China has announced that it will raise its retirement age over the next several years. Should the United States follow their example and also raise the age of retirement? We finish off the show discussing the economic and emotional effects that’d come from altering the retirement age here.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

China has announced that it will raise its retirement age over the next several years. Should the United States follow their example and also raise the age of retirement? We finish off the show discussing the economic and emotional effects that’d come from altering the retirement age here.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent in Utah from filming studios, production companies, and film festivals like Sundance Festival over the past several years. When the spending trickles down, what kind of effect does that have on Utah’s economy? We discuss this question with Utah Film Commission Director Virginia Pearce. We also take a look at the overall perception of Utah from an actor’s perspective; Utah-born actor Claybourne Elder gives us his take, as well as the take from his fellow actors. Together, this deep-dive into the film industry's effect on Utah will shed some light into the politics and economics of it all.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

Another person running for Utah County Commissioner is Alan Wessman, candidate from the United Utah Party. He joins KSL at Night to share his thoughts and plans for the county commission. As Utah County continues to grow, Wessman says he thinks a change should come to the structure of the county government. Listen to learn more about the other issues he finds important.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

GOP candidate for Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran is hitting the ground a little early; he’s stepping in this week to serve the rest of the current term for a former commissioner. He’s still running in this election for the next term that begins in January, so we bring him onto KSL at Night to share a bit about himself. Curious about what he’d want to bring to the Utah County Commission? Listen in!

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

Less than 24 hours before his attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump visited Utah for a quick fundraising event. Supporters who attended the event say he spoke about unity and praised members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their “shared values.” KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Maura Carabello break down the event for our listeners.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Adam Gardiner

This weekend, a 2nd attempt to assassinate former President Trump took place on a Florida golf course. We begin the show discussing the latest developments from the FBI and the Secret Service. Today we learned that the suspect stood in wait for 12 hours before being spotted by someone. Why did it take so long? We hear an explanation from an earlier press conference and discuss.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

Amendment D now heads to the Utah Supreme Court
Just a day after a judge said Amendment D was “void,” the state filed their appeal to the Utah Supreme Court. Their petition just came out this afternoon; KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas tore right through it. We start the show off discussing the latest developments in this situation and what the state’s saying in their appeal to the higher court.

Election betting legalized, then illegalized again
For a few hours on Thursday, election betting was legal here in the United States. A judge said it was okay, but a quickly-filed appeal put another pause on it. The back-and-forth got us thinking: why isn’t election betting okay? If other kinds of betting are largely legal – including sports betting – why isn’t it okay to bet on candidates? Dave Noriega, co-host of Dave and Dujanovic on KSL NewsRadio and a former sports journalist joins the conversation to help explain why we can’t compare other kinds of gambling to betting on elections.

Changes to Ogden’s city government approved in lieu of HB261
HB261 – the “anti DEI bill” – forbids public institutions from having separate offices and departments focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The bill’s effects on institutes of higher education have been well-documented and discussed, but it also affected the Ogden Diversity Commission. Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski joins KSL at Night to talk about the changes coming to the commission’s name and focus. Listen in to hear how the intent of the commission is still the same.

Harris sees a boost in the polls following presidential debate
We’re seeing new poll numbers following Tuesday’s presidential debate; they show a boost in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. How’s the Trump campaign reacting to these numbers? KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas discuss the latest polling and talk about where the trends are heading now.

Utah judge rules on the privacy of NIL contracts between universities and athletes
This week, a judge ruled that public universities in Utah can continue to keep NIL agreements private. Those contracts – dealing with an athlete’s name, image, and likeness – have been a point of contention between news organizations, universities, and the state legislature. We break down what the latest ruling means.

AG Merrick Garland denounces attacks on the Department of Justice
The attorney general is denouncing “dangerous” and “outrageous” attacks on the Department of Justice. It comes as DOJ prosecutors and personnel have reported more and more attacks on them, largely from people on the fringe sides of the political spectrum. Garland also reaffirmed that the department would continue to “follow the facts.” Listen in for our discussion on what he said.

Discussion: when does a person consume too much political news?
When does political news consumption move from being informed to feeling overwhelmed? New survey results give us a better look into how men and women across the country feel about political news. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas discuss their own political news consumption habits and how they keep from getting overwhelmed.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

When does political news consumption move from being informed to feeling overwhelmed? New survey results give us a better look into how men and women across the country feel about political news. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas discuss their own political news consumption habits and how they keep from getting overwhelmed.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

The attorney general is denouncing “dangerous” and “outrageous” attacks on the Department of Justice. It comes as DOJ prosecutors and personnel have reported more and more attacks on them, largely from people on the fringe sides of the political spectrum. Garland also reaffirmed that the department would continue to “follow the facts.” Listen in for our discussion on what he said.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

This week, a judge ruled that public universities in Utah can continue to keep NIL agreements private. Those contracts – dealing with an athlete’s name, image, and likeness – have been a point of contention between news organizations, universities, and the state legislature. We break down what the latest ruling means.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

We’re seeing new poll numbers following Tuesday’s presidential debate; they show a boost in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. How’s the Trump campaign reacting to these numbers? KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas discuss the latest polling and talk about where the trends are heading now.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner

HB261 – the “anti DEI bill” – forbids public institutions from having separate offices and departments focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The bill’s effects on institutes of higher education have been well-documented and discussed, but it also affected the Ogden Diversity Commission. Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski joins KSL at Night to talk about the changes coming to the commission’s name and focus. Listen in to hear how the intent of the commission is still the same.