Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands

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Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands

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Published on Oct 2, 2026, 5:03:00 AM
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Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands
A botched lethal injection in Tennessee is renewing questions about the death penalty and the drugs used to carry it out. Maria Shilaos talks with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas and Utah Senator Todd Weiler about what went wrong and where Utah stands on capital punishment.
 
Plus, the three things you need to know: Federal rule changes leave more than 1,000 Utahns without Medicaid coverage; Rocky Mountain Power proposes savings through increased reliance on coal and weekend construction brings disruptions to major Utah roads.
 
Alex Kirry also joins the show to discuss building faith in the age of artificial intelligence. And before you go, discover a free, family-friendly wildlife exhibit highlighting Utah’s creatures of the night.
 
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