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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 19th, 2025

December 19th, 2025

December 19th, 2025

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 18th, 2025

The Trump administration is taking new steps to end surgeries and puberty blockers for transgender children across the nation, regardless of specific state laws. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Oz, says doctors who allow for gender-affirming surgeries on minors are taking a fast-track approach. He says those doctors ignore the true causes of gender dysphoria. For the other side -- and to provide additional insights into all sides of this sensitive topic -- Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos. He says the ban would sharply reduce access to healthcare for people who need lifesaving treatment.

December 18th, 2025

December 18th, 2025

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 17th, 2025

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  While Christmas gatherings often lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression -- when the holiday highs wane, the risk of suicide surges. In this special edition of Health Matters on Midday, Maria Shilaos speaks with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gregory Noel of Two Brothas Counseling in Ogden. He says while most of us will bask in the holiday glow over the next couple of weeks, that changes for many after Christmas. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is free and confidential help available 24-7, 365 days a year. You can call or text 9-8-8 to receive help for you or a loved one.

Plans to improve transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon move ahead

State GOP lawmakers getting behind plan to expand Utah Supreme Court

Charges filed against illegal stem cell therapy in Draper

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 16th, 2025 Anti-ICE signs popping up at Utah businesses Referendum underway to repeal Salt Lake County tax increase

Referendum underway to repeal Salt Lake County tax increase

Anti-ICE signs popping up at Utah businesses

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 15th, 2025

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 12th, 2025

Audits show police morale down at several Utah police departments

Where's the snow? Dreams of a white Christmas seem to be melting away

Topics include Man who took children on dangerous hike had interactions with police the week before Dept. of Homeland Security responds to KSL reporting on local immigration case Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance

Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance

Dept. of Homeland Security responds to KSL reporting on local immigration case

Man who took children on dangerous hike had interactions with police the week before

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 10th, 2025

Utah immigration attorney plans to sue Department of Homeland Security over social media post calling immigrant a "sodomite"

 Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of 14% for next year's budget

Midday with Maria December 10, 2025

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 9th, 2025

December 9th, 2025

December 9th, 2025

December 9th, 2025

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 8th, 2025

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  While most of us know that ultra-processed foods aren't good for us, the latest studies show they are linked to more than a 41% higher risk of colon and lung cancer. Yet these ultra-processed foods make up 70% of the food supply in this country. Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah, joins Maria Shilaos to better define which foods are the culprit and what you can do to lessen your changes of getting a life-changing cancer diagnosis.

December 8th, 2025

December 8th, 2025

December 8th, 2025

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 5th, 2025

On Friday, December 5th, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to rescind a recommendation that has stood for more than 30 years: that newborns be vaccinated against Hepatits B on the day of their birth. The move has outraged and concerned many in the public health community, saying it's an irresponsible decision that will lead to harm. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joins Maria Shilaos to explain the changes and how Utah physicians are reacting. She also shares parts of her conversation with Dr. David Cope, a family medicine physician with the Ogden Clinic in Bountiful.

December 5th, 2025