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DOJ Sues Utah Lieutenant Governor over Voter Information The Urgent U.S. Embassy Exit in Jerusalem Amid Looming Iran Strike Ethics vs. Orders: The Fight Over Military AI Use Bills on the Hill: The Future of Tech, Civics, and Literacy in Utah Schools House Cleaner Testifies on Supplying Drugs to Kouri Richins Unaffordable America: The Vanishing Middle‑Class Essentials Scream 7 and Greatest Movie Plot Twists

Greg and Holly discuss the big movie of the week 'Scream 7', a part of the classic franchise, a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life. The hosts also discuss the best movie plot twists.

More than half of Americans now say that basic pillars of a stable life, health care, a weeklong vacation, even a new car, are simply out of reach. In this episode, we unpack what’s driving the affordability crisis, why everyday milestones now feel like luxuries, and what this means for the future of the American middle class.

The trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of poisoning her husband,  has entered its 5th day. We learned yesterday about the drugs supplied to Richins when a house cleaner testified that she had repeatedly obtained fentanyl at the request of Kouri Richins. Greg and Holly speak with KSL.com's Emily Ashcraft about the latest developments.

Greg and Holly check in on what's happening on Utah's Capitol Hill and discuss key education-related legislation that is being debated.

The Pentagon has given AI company Anthropic until 5:01 pm ET TODAY to agree to its terms for using its Artificial Intelligence in the military, or the Pentagon will terminate the partnership. The CEO of Anthropic is telling the Pentagon "no," in the face of demands that the AI company bend its ethical policies. Greg and Holly describe what's at stake and how the Pentagon may be using AI.   

With the prospect of a U.S. strike on Iran looming, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has told its personnel to depart Israel and to do so right away. Greg and Holly discuss the latest and what this could mean for strikes on Iran.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Utah's Lieutenant Governor over voter information. Greg and Holly discuss.

Plaintiffs suing over Utah's Abortion Law, and others, are working to halt their cases from being sent to Utah's new constitutional court. Greg and Holly discuss what's at stake and the big debate around Utah's new constitutional court.

Eye on The Hill: Updates on Cell Phone School Ban, Maternity Leave, and More A Personal Motive? The Unsettling Questions in the Nancy Guthrie Case Epstein Investigation: Hilary Clinton Deposition, Missing Files, and Fallout Family Discovery Day SAVE America Act Faces Bleak Reality Should Good Friday be a Holiday?

Lawmakers are trying to bring more holidays to the state of Utah, including Good Friday. Greg and Holly discuss the details.  

The federal proposal that would require proof of citizenship for voting, Sen. Mike Lee’s SAVE Act, may be facing a bleak reality when it comes to actually being passed this year...Cami Mondeux, Congressional Correspondent with the Deseret News, brings the latest.

Most families have those stories that surface around the dinner table…the ones that make everyone laugh, or pause, or even remember someone who isn’t there anymore.  Moments like that remind us how much our lives are shaped by the people who came before us and how important that connection can be. There's something called Family Discovery Day that's happening next week -- and it's built around that same feeling of connection, for people to have a chance to explore where they come from with the entire family. Jonathan Wing, Director of Events - Family Search International, joins the show to explain more.

The Clintons are slated to testify today and Friday in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. As Hilary testifies today, Greg lays out what a deposition is, why this may be happening and what's expected as an outcome. Greg and Holly also discuss recent files that may be missing when it comes to Epstein, including those involving the president. The Hill's Breaking News Reporter, Ashleigh Fields, joins the show with the latest development on Hilary Clinton's Deposition.

For nearly a month, we have been tracking the search for Nancy Guthrie. There have been thousands of leads and footage of the suspect in the center of her kidnapping but officials still haven't been able to crack the case. We speak to Brad Garret, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst, about the case and why it's taking so long to find a sustainable lead and what's unique about the case.

A complete cell phone ban in Utah schools, by default, looks likely to reach the governor's desk in the next day or two. Greg and Holly break down what parents and students need to know about this potential new law. Holly shares more updates on proposals that are moving forward and the changes that come with them.

The prediction market is booming across the US, and one of the biggest in the space, Kalshi, is suing Utah. This comes as state lawmakers are taking aim at proposition betting by arguing that it is operating illegally under Utah's anti-gambling laws. Greg and Holly talk with Bridger Beal-Cvetko with KSL.com about the latest on the lawsuit. Rep. Joe Elison shares details on his proposal that addresses prop betting in Utah.

The Pitch to Improve Utah's Homeless Shelters How Utah Wants to Make AI 'Pro Human' Eight Shots Fired: Imam Speaks After Shooting in Sandy SLCO Council Votes To Explore More Childcare Options For Vulnerable Families GOP Group Sues to Block Signature Removals in Prop 4 Repeal Effort Utah Considers Redefining Insanity Pleas Pet Anxiety: What “Punch” the Monkey Teaches Us About Supporting Our Own Pets New Proposal Would Let Parents Excuse Any Absence - If Students Keep a 2.0 GPA Pentagon Pizza Signals: Can Late‑Night Slices Predict Military Action Utah Dirty Sodas: The SL Bees' New Alter Ego

The Salt Lake Bees have a new fizzing alternate identity! The Utah Dirty sodas. Greg and Holly talk about this new identity and the hype around dirty sodas.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is laughing off the viral ‘Pentagon Pizza Report’, which is a tracker that reads late-night pizza orders as signs of military action. Greg and Holly break down the buzz behind this trend... and if the pizza orders actually are linked to any military moves.

A new proposal on Utah’s Capitol Hill would allow parents to excuse a student’s absence for any reason, as long as the student maintains at least a 2.0 GPA. Supporters say it gives families more flexibility, while critics worry it could undermine attendance efforts. Greg and Holly break down what’s in the proposal and what else lawmakers are debating today.

We’ve been talking about little Punch — the anxious monkey in Japan who found comfort in his favorite stuffed companion. He stole the hearts of the Internet when he was abandoned by his mother and was not fully accepted by the other monkeys... and he would run to this stuffed orangutan for comfort. This opened up the conversation about pet anxiety in general. Patrick Theobald, Community Program Manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah, joins the show to discuss.

Utah lawmakers are considering changes to when defendants can plead insanity in serious felony cases. Greg and Holly speak with Rep. Carol Spackman Moss about the effort and why it's being considered.

It's the story that never ends, yet another lawsuit has been filed in the battle over Utah's congressional map. The GOP group trying to repeal Prop 4 has sued to block some signature removals in the effort. Taylor Morgan, Partner with Morgan May Affairs and Executive Director of Count My Vote, joins with his analysis.

Last year, the Salt Lake County Council decided to close county-operated childcare centers. Well, now, the Council has voted to explore more childcare options for vulnerable families. Aimee Winder Newton, SLCO Council Chair, explains what this looks like.

The Imam of the Utah Islamic Center says someone waited outside his home and fired eight shots at him as he left in his car, an attack that happened in the middle of Ramadan. Though he wasn’t physically hurt, he describes the fear and uncertainty his family is now facing and how the incident has changed daily life. Imam Shuaib Din shares his firsthand experience and the lingering concern still in place today.

The evolving technology of AI can be intimidating for many of us. We're learning that Utah is pushing forward a "pro-human" AI initiative. Margaret Busse, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, and Jefferson Moss, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, join the show to discuss what this means.

A proposal has just been unveiled that will change Utah's approach to homelessness and homeless shelter resources. Rep. Steve Eliason joins the show to discuss these goals behind this proposal, including enacting a "Code Red" in Utah.

President Trump addressed America with the State of the Union last night... flaunting the many wins during his second term so far. Greg and Holly discuss moments that were hit or miss for them. Adam Gardiner, Owner of ASG Consulting, a local lobbying firm, joins with his analysis on whether Trump's message resonated with Americans last night, and if this shifted any trajectory for the midterms. Cami Mondeux, Congressional Correspondent with the Deseret News, shares perspective on what happened in the room during last night's address.  

Sextortion, Suicide, and the Law: Inside a New Utah Proposal Should School Buses Have Wifi? Family Offers $1 Million Reward In Nancy Guthrie Search Zuckerberg Testifies on Social Media’s Impact on Kids State of the Union: What Voters Need to Hear – And What Trump Needs to Say Four Years After the Invasion: Ukraine and the Path to Peace Utah Islamic Center Increases Security After Shots Fired at Imam Marbury v. Madison: The Case That Defined Judicial Review

On this day in 1803, Marbury v. Madison confirmed the legal principle of judicial review. Greg explains how the decision shaped the balance of power among the branches of government and why it remains one of the most influential today. Holly shares more facts of the day.

The Utah Islamic Center says someone fired several shots at their Imam, who reportedly was not harmed. Sandy Police are now investigating. In response, the center has implemented heightened security measures to ensure the safety of everyone who attends. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details.

Today marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the country continues to endure relentless strikes on cities, homes, and critical infrastructure, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University, Dr. Anna Pechenkina, who is also from Ukraine, joins us to reflect on where the war stands now and what must happen to regain peace.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union tonight at 7 PM MT, a speech expected to serve as a test run for the message Republicans will take into this year’s fight for control of the House and Senate. NewsNation White House Correspondent Libby Dean joins with what to expect: the themes the president is likely to hit, the message he needs to land, and how much tonight’s address may influence the midterms.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a landmark Los Angeles trial over claims that platforms like Instagram were deliberately designed to addict and harm young users. The case centers on a woman known as KGM, who says early social media use led to addiction and severe mental‑health struggles. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News, discusses that the outcome could shape thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide.

This morning, an emotional Savanna Guthrie took to social media, on Day 24 since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken, to plead for information on the location of her mother. Greg and Holly listen to the latest plea from Savanna Guthrie and discuss where the case stands.

If you've got a child in sports or any extracurricular activities, you may be a victim of long nights of your kids finishing homework. With many school assignments online, sometimes students can't complete schoolwork everywhere as they used to if they don't have internet… So is it time for the internet to be on school buses?  One lawmaker thinks it's a good idea for rural schools. Greg and Holly speak with Jason Swenson, with the Deseret News, about the motivation behind this proposal and how it would work and hear what listeners think on the issue.

Utah lawmakers are in Day 35 of the state’s 45‑day legislative session, and one proposal up today would make it a criminal offense to encourage or aid suicide as part of a sextortion scheme. Representative Ryan Wilcox joins the show live to explain what the bill does, why he’s sponsoring it, and how it aims to address rising sextortion cases.

A judge has denied the request to remove Utah County from the case of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last Fall. Greg and Holly go live to the courtroom to listen to the ruling live… Greg shares an analysis of the judge's decision.

Kouri Richins Trial Begins Proposal Would Create Three-Digit Human Trafficking Hotline Will Utah Have A New Congressional Map for 2026? What The Latest Court Rulings Say Secret Services Shoots, Kills, Man at Mar-A-Lago Are Utah's Anti-Gambling Laws in Danger? What Utah Can Take Away from the Milan‑Cortina Winter Games Avalanche Risks and Fatalities in Utah The Ongoing Fight Against ALS Why the Internet Fell in Love with 'Punch' the Japanese Monkey

An adorable little monkey named Punch has stolen the hearts of those online after being abandoned, then using a stuffed animal for comfort. Punch (Punch-kun) was born in July 2025, rejected by his mother and, seemingly, the rest of his tribe. KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston, explains the video that made the internet obsess over little Punch over the weekend and the bigger message we can learn from Punch's experience.

Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical series "Grey's Anatomy," died at the age of 53 last week, following a battle with ALS. Netflix just released an Interview with Eric Dane, part of the "Famous Last Words" series, which was recorded in November of 2025. Dane's Interview was intended to be released after his death. Greg and Holly listen to the message he told his daughters about what he learned from this disease. The hosts then turn to the CEO of ALS United Rocky Mountain, Suzanne Shrag, to learn more about what ALS is and how it attacks the body.