Midday with Maria Shilaos
As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.
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Deep Dive: Israel and Lebanon reach temporary ceasefire
The countries of Israel and Lebanon have reached a temporary ceasefire, potentially leading to further long-term peace between the United States and Iran. President Trump announced the agreement on social media late this morning, saying the 10-day ceasefire would begin this evening.
The developments come after Iran insisted that strikes on Lebanon must stop as part of any longer-term deal for peace with the U.S. and Israel.
In these Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos discusses the news and what it could mean as the U.S. works towards an end to the conflict with Iran. She's joined by Amos Guiora, a law professor at the University of Utah who has close ties and connections to Israel.
Big Boy steam engine comes barreling into Utah
The famous Big Boy steam engine is about to roll into Ogden for a multi-day stop over. The engine usually tours around the western U.S. nearly every summer. But in honor of the country's 250th birthday, Union Pacific is sending the engine from coast-to-coast.
It chugged through Utah earlier this month on its way to California, but that was just a quick stop. This weekend, it'll be in Ogden for a few days to give train fans young and old the opportunity to get up close and personal with the massive historic steam engine.
For more on this event, Maria Shilaos speaks with Ed Dickens, chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy.
For more information on the famous steam engine and its trip across the country for the United States' 250th birthday, visit https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule.
Joining me to talk more about the event is Ed Dickens... the chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy.
Health Matters: Sun and skin
Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.
As it starts to look more like summer and we are spending more time outdoors, it's time to restock the sunscreen. Sure, it may be a little cooler right now, but the warm temperatures we had in March are sure to return as we move closer into summer. So why not get the sunscreen now... before everyone else does?
In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos to talk about the importance of using sunscreen for health and not just cosmetics.