Podcasts about Deseret News

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Joe and Hunter are joined by the Deseret News' Jackson Payne and Nate Slack of KSL Sports to talk everything from the struggle of BYU Hoops, a former Coug taking BYU to new heights, and an early look at the 2026 football season. All that and more on the latest episode of the Hype Train Podcast! ALL ABOARD!!

We now know what Utah's 4 current Congressional members will be doing in the 2026 elections: 1 will retire, and 3 will run in the new districts put in place in November. Cami Mondeux, Congressional Correspondent with the Deseret News, brings the latest details.

In Hour 1 we were joined by Brogan Houston from Deseret News covering the Utah Mammoth and we heard a 1-on-1 interview with Oilers forward Jack Roslovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 1 Brogan Houston from Deseret News joined the show discussing the Utah Mammoth's trade deadline activity and acquisition of Mackenzie Weegar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BYU basketball is sliding at the end of the regular season. The Cougars have dropped their last three games and nine of the last 13. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper looks at the loss to Cincinnati and where BYU goes from here. Could AJ Dybantsa return for his sophomore season? He didn't rule out the possibility in an interview with the Deseret News. Discussing the pros and cons of Dybantsa's situation. BYU Basketball lands Bruce Branch III, a talented five-star prospect in the class of 2026. Kevin Young continues to show an ability to land high-level prospects to prepare them for the NBA. BYU football continues with week two of spring ball practices. Mitch had a conversation with new tight end Walker Lyons. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

The time has come for a new apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Clark G. Gilbert; time for your podcast hosts to rise to the occasion with another Apostolic Profile episode. He escaped the religious persecution Mormons often suffer growing up in Scottsdale, AZ, to go to BYU. Then off to Harvard for business, to acquire more useful skills for his forthcoming career in the Church Education System (CES). Before CES, however, Gilbert was responsible for trimming all the fat at Deseret News, which amounted to firing 40% of the workforce and shifting it to an unabashedly apologetic mission statement defending the church. Once appointed to CES, Gilbert instituted a series of Orwellian surveillance systems at BYU to punish thought crime; Ernest Wilkinson would be proud and Jeffrey Holland finally has a man to fire some muskets. Now Gilbert joins as the youngest apostle, securing his future position as prophet circa 2050s-70s. This "disruptive innovator" has a lot of new ideas to keep the church as extremist-conservative as is legally permissible heading into the 22nd century. This call to the Apostleship by Dallin Oaks ensures Oaks' legacy remains long after he's become a shepherd of worms. Patrons get a bonus segment comparing Gilbert's interviews at Deseret News and SL Tribune immediately after his ordination, which tangentially serves as a case study for the deterioration of journalism at Deseret Media, due to Gilbert himself. After that, it's our next installment of Oaks' book, Pure in Heart, where he discusses the importance of mindset and intentionality when rendering service, especially for the church. We end with happy news about a potential future cure for Type 1 Diabetes.    Show Notes:  Clark Gilbert https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_G._Gilbert Gilbert's likely tenure as future prophet https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1r8c74x/on_his_first_day_in_the_q15_clark_g_gilbert/ Official press release https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/clark-gilbert-called-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles Gilbert Op-ed for ChurchNewsroom https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-education-family-and-testimony-are-fundamental-in-the-life-of-elder-clark-g-gilbert The Parable of the Slope https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/16gilbert?lang=eng Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave https://hbr.org/1995/01/disruptive-technologies-catching-the-wave The Disruption Machine by Jill Lepore https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/06/23/the-disruption-machine Gilbert's profile on BYU Law and Wheatley Institute with law-focused talks https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/authors/clark-g-gilbert Gilbert: Stewardship of Our First Freedom https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/documents/the-stewardship-of-our-first-freedom#note-30 Gilbert: The Courage of Our Convictions https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/documents/the-courage-of-our-convictions-how-religious-expression-goes-beyond-religious-liberty Gilbert: Dare to be Different https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/14/23319209/elder-clark-gilbert-religious-universities-should-dare-to-be-different/ American Disestablishment: The Conclusion by Miles Smith https://davenantinstitute.org/american-disestablishment-the-conclusion/ Disestablishmentarianism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disestablishmentarianism Governance and the Religion Question: Voluntaryism, Disestablishment, and America's Church-State Proposition by Carl H. Esbeck https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1156&context=facpubs Becket Foundation "Religious Liberty" SCOTUS victories https://becketfund.org/cases/?fwp_case_court=us-supreme-court&fwp_case_status=past Hosanna-Tabor https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/565/171/ Trinity Lutheran https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/582/15-577/ Our Lady of Guadalupe https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/591/19-267/ Carson v. Makin https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/596/20-1088/ How SCOTUS is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-supreme-court-is-dismantling-the-separation-of-church-and-state/ American Council of Education https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/american-council-on-education/ Becoming BYU https://aims.byu.edu/becoming-byu LDS Education Boss Touts BYU's Commitment to Religious Freedom by Peggy Fletcher Stack https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/ Spiritual Crackdown at BYU? By RadioWest https://radiowest.kuer.org/podcast/radiowest/2025-01-16/a-spiritual-crackdown-at-brigham-young-university BYU New Employment Policy https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/03/10/new-employment-policy/ BYU employment questionnaire https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ecclesiastical-leader-questions-new-ces-hires Fine Print: The Deseret News Spins its Circulation Numbers by Rachel Piper https://www.cityweekly.net/news/fine-print-the-deseret-news-spins-its-circulation-numbers-2207487 Dallin Oaks and Clark Gilbert: Stand Fast with Love in Proclaiming Truth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6IXLufuAAQ Gilbert Deseret News interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORUY06HPmfM Gilbert SL Trib interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FPwhJhBJ-A Ben Park video on Gilbert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTXXNeydptg Gordon Monson: Clark Gilbert has been called as an LDS apostle. Now, we'll see if he's chosen. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/13/maybe-clark-gilbert-will-be/  Gordon Monson: LDS Church education boss should put down the hammer at BYU and pick up an olive branch: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/06/byu-there-is-too-much-fear-too/  Dark days: New rules have BYU professors running scared https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/05/byu-blue-why-these-are-dark-days/    Sword of Laman: Pure In Heart, by Dallin H. Oaks  The Mansion, by Henry Van Dyke: https://americanliterature.com/author/henry-van-dyke/short-story/the-mansion    Happy News:  A bold new plan could finally cure Type 1 diabetes: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260302030648.htm    Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10 We

While Saving Elephants is dedicated to offering the conservative intellectual tradition in mercifully modern vernacular, fellow podcaster Nic Dunn has been on a similar mission: making the work of policy institutions more digestible.  Nic joins Josh for a conversation around the important role policy can play in defusing political tension, alleviating poverty, and expanding the freedom and opportunities all Americans seek.   About Nic Dunn Bio from Sutherland Institute   Nic Dunn serves as Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow at Sutherland Institute. As VP of Strategy, Nic oversees the execution and strategic external impact of Sutherland's written and multimedia policy content. In his capacity as Senior Fellow, he leads the policy research, coalition building, and public advocacy for policies that strengthen opportunity and upward mobility. This policy focus includes social safety net reform, workforce issues, and support for the well-being of men and boys. His expert commentary and analysis can be found on Sutherland's weekly podcast, Defending Ideas, which he hosts, as well as in major outlets like Deseret News, Washington Examiner, National Review, and other Utah print and radio outlets.   Nic brings more than 13 years of experience in public policy and strategic communications spanning state and local government and the private sector. Prior to Sutherland, Nic served as director of Utah Community Builders, the Salt Lake Chamber's nonprofit social impact foundation. In that role, Nic worked with the private sector to advance statewide initiatives in mental health, family policy, and upward mobility. Nic is also a member of the AEI Leadership Network, and the co-chair of the Salt Lake County Intergenerational Poverty Task Force.   In other previous work, Nic ran public policy for the Utah Valley Chamber, served as senior policy advisor to Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton, directed media relations for the Utah Department of Workforce Services, and worked on Gov. Gary Herbert's communications staff as lead speechwriter.   Nic has a master's degree in public policy from the University of Utah and dual bachelor's degrees in broadcast journalism and political science from the University of Nevada, Reno. Nic and his wife, Lizzie, live in Eagle Mountain with their two sons.   Introducing Conservative Cagematches Ever since Leo Strauss published his magnum opus Natural Right and History, which ends by heavily implying Edmund Burke opened the door for the evils of historicism in the modern world, a great fissure in conservative nerddom erupted between those who align with either titan.   Were Strauss' criticism of Burke warranted? Did Burke disavow natural rights and pave the way for the evils of authoritarianism, fascism, Marxism, and progressivism to come? Does a careful, esoteric reading of Natural Right and History reveal the Strauss secret family chili recipe?   On Wednesday, March 4 at 6PM EST / 5PM CST, Saving Elephants will assemble an all-star panel to answer these questions and more.   Representing Edmund Burke: Greg Collins of Yale University and Lauren Hall of the Rochester Institute of Technology   Representing Leo Strauss: Steve Hayward of Pepperdine and the international woman of mystery, Lucretia of the University of Arizona   You can watch the livestream on YouTube or Facebook  

America is aging, and with that comes big ripple effects, including for older adults, the economy, and the workforce. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News, explains.

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.

A mother. A home invasion.In 2001, Traci Richter told police she killed an intruder to protect her children — and a small Iowa town rallied behind her. She was called a hero. A survivor. A brave mother who did what she had to do.But years later, one pink diary forced investigators to ask an unthinkable question:What if the person everyone believed… was lying?The case of Traci Richter is a chilling reminder that the most convincing stories aren't always the true ones.Sources: [1] Hero claim rejected, Iowa mom guilty of murder - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hero-claim-rejected-iowa-mom-guilty-of-murder/[2] Richter wants child support cash in prison - Storm Lake Times Pilot https://www.stormlake.com/stories/richter-wants-child-support-cash-in-prison,12770[3] IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF MICHAEL ROSS ROBERTS AND ... https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/court-of-appeals/2011/1-392.html[4] 'Hero mom' gets life in prison for killing neighbor - The Gazette https://www.thegazette.com/news/hero-mom-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-neighbor/[5] Dateline: Conviction of Tracey Roberts Explained - Oxygen https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/dateline-conviction-of-tracey-roberts-explained[6] Woman gets life term in bizarre framed-for-murder plot - KATU https://katu.com/news/nation-world/woman-gets-life-term-in-bizarre-framed-for-murder-plot[7] Tracey Richter Now: Where is She Today? Is She in Jail? Update https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-tracey-richter-roberts-now/[8] [PDF] IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA No. 2-997 / 11-2124 Filed ... https://www.iowacourts.gov/moduledocuments/embed/22650/2997_D4A4EC4A4E2CA.pdf[9] Ex-friend: Iowa murder suspect showed no emotion - ABC7 https://abc7.com/archive/8409487/[10] Prosecutor: Woman shot neighbor to keep him quiet | ABC7 Chicago https://abc7chicago.com/archive/8406559/[11] Prosecutor: Woman shot neighbor to keep him quiet - Deseret News https://www.deseret.com/2011/10/26/20226081/prosecutor-woman-shot-neighbor-to-keep-him-quiet/[12] Iowa Mom Tracey Roberts Fatally Shot Neighbor Dustin Wehde https://www.oxygen.com/kill-or-be-killed/crime-news/iowa-mom-tracey-roberts-fatally-shot-neighbor-dustin-wehde[13] Is Tracey Roberts heroic mom or a shrewd killer? - WJLA https://wjla.com/news/crime/is-tracey-roberts-heroic-mom-or-a-shrewd-killer--68205[14] Hero mom or killer? - The Gazette https://www.thegazette.com/news/hero-mom-or-killer/[15] Prosecutor: Woman shot neighbor to keep him quiet - Deseret News https://www.deseret.com/2011/10/26/20226005/prosecutor-woman-shot-neighbor-to-keep-him-quiet/[16] Jurors speak out on Tracey Richter - NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/jurors-speak-out-on-tracey-richter-44585539609[17] TRACEY ANNE RICHTER, Applicant-Appellant, vs. STATE OF IOWA ... https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/court-of-appeals/2017/15-1800.html

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.  

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.

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.

4:38 pm: Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins the show for a conversation about his piece for the Deseret News on the dangers of gambling apps and how they are skirting Utah's laws against gambling.6:05 pm: Representative Cal Roberts joins Rod and Greg to discuss the details of a new agreement between the state and its oil and gas industry partners that will help enhance supply and lower Utah's gas tax.6:38 pm: Lora Ries, Director of the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center, joins the program to give us her thoughts on the weekend news that the Mexican Army has killed a cartel leader, and what the fallout could be for residents of Mexico and America.

Charity Watch Party for AJ's School:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byu-vs-west-virginia-byu-sponsored-watch-party-tickets-1975039859386Donations for AJ's School:https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/118SYHQ9GMHPK?ref=gr_search_page_resultAuthors Matt Bowman and Wayne LeCheminant new book Game Changers: AJ Dybantsa, BYU and the Struggle for the Soul of Basketball:https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-Dybantsa-Struggle-Basketball-ebook/dp/B0FZX66VC6/ref=sr_1_1Quick Quack Nominate Someone for Next Fundraiser:https://www.quickquack.com/previewfundraiserSpring football begins this Friday in Provo, and expectations are high for Bear Bachmeier after earning the highest Pro Football Focus grade among all true freshman quarterbacks in 2025. Dave and Blaine outline Blaine's three goals for Bear this spring, discuss the impact of 33 newcomers, and debate how much time backup quarterback Enoch Watson should receive during the five-week session.On the hardwood, BYU continues to climb at exactly the right time. The Cougars moved up to No. 19 in the AP Poll and sit at No. 19 in the NET rankings with CBS projecting them as a 5-seed. AJ Dybantsa delivered one of the biggest weeks in program history — scoring 35 at Arizona and 29 against No. 6 Iowa State while breaking Danny Ainge's freshman scoring record. He was named Big 12 Player of the Week, Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, Dick Vitale's “Star of the Week,” and Field of 68 National Player of the Week.Leslie Graff joins live from Massachusetts to preview a BYU Alumni watch party in Boston benefiting AJ's elementary school in Brockton. Authors Matt Bowman and Wayne LeCheminant discuss their new book Game Changers: AJ Dybantsa, BYU and the Struggle for the Soul of Basketball and what AJ's presence at BYU could mean for the future of the program and the broader landscape of college basketball.Mountaineer Paul (Paul Rockel) joins live from Morgantown to preview Saturday's BYU-West Virginia matchup and to break down the relentless Big 12 race. The conversation covers conference depth, tournament outlook, and how BYU's rapid rise in the Big 12 is viewed from the other side of the country. Travis Kimball of Quick Quack Car Wash also joins the show to discuss entrepreneurship, community impact, and BYU athletics. Plus: Patti Edwards' funeral reflections and full Campus Notes across Cougar athletics.Y's Guys is presented by BradyPlus, Mountain America Credit Union and Eddy and distributed by the Deseret News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg and Holly speak with Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of The Deseret News, about his latest opinion piece discussing why Utah's anti-gambling laws may be in danger.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

The battle of the Utah district map is causing further complications…Politicians are approaching the deadline to file their candidacy for a district, but they don't necessarily know where they are running! We have Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Correspondent for the Deseret News, to discuss the complications candidates are facing as Utah's Congressional Map is in flux.

Greg and Holly are joined by Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, who gives us the latest inside perspective from the recent elections in Bangladesh and how those results may reach Utah. 

Greg and Holly are joined by Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Correspondent for Deseret News, who discussed the historic number of retirements coming out of the US congress this year.  

Utah Lawmakers want to know more about how this psychedelic therapy may help treat veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder. We speak to Jason Swenson, Deseret News reporter, about a proposal that would expand research for this and what we know about the potential benefits of these drugs.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins is known as the "King of Movie Soundtracks," with his biggest hits coming from “Caddy Shack,” “Top Gun,” and the Utah filmed 80s’ classic, “Footloose.“ Now he has added a new honor to his resume, as he was inducted into the ‘People's Music Hall of Fame' in Salt Lake City on February 7th, 2026.  Fan Effect’ friend Heather Kelly, (host of "The Heather Kelly Show)" got to attend the press conference for the event, and is sharing her one-on-one interview with Mr. Loggins himself!  She is also joined by the founders of the award, YouTube’s “Professor of Rock,” Adam Reader, Grammy-nominated producer Caleb Chapman, and a couple who drove halfway across the country to see Kenny accept the award and watch the concert.  Enjoy this behind the scenes look into Loggins’ career, influence, and how his music continues to bridge generations. The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

New research from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute is showing new evidence on how men and women process stress. In this study, they highlight that men seem to show more externalizing behaviors when they are stressed, while women internalize their behavior. We have Lois Collins from Deseret News on the show to break this down. 

Cruises, cars, oh my! The Super Bowl is this Sunday! The Deseret News has laid out what you could buy for the same price as a Super Bowl ticket. Greg and Holly talk about all the things you can buy for the same price as a Super Bowl ticket, plus what they enjoy most about the Super Bowl.

Ensign College has announced this week that they have redesigned their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, allowing students to graduate with a degree in three years rather than the traditional four. We have Jason Swenson, Deseret News reporter, to discuss the change and what he found in his research about the trend of speeding up degrees.

In a bit of a stunning statement by the president, President Trump has said that he wants to nationalize elections, rather than let the states run them. This follows the recent FBI raid of an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, for election records from the 2020 election. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show to discuss why our elections are handled through the states and the risks of nationalizing them.

According to the Deseret News, about half of the chief election officials have left their positions since the 2020 election and often in the middle of their tenure. One of the officials who left his role is Former Utah County Deputy Clerk Josh Daniels. Daniels joins Greg and Holly live to discuss his experience and the state of elections and election trust in 2026.

The 2026 Winter Games in Milan are just days away… and  Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show live from Italy to set the stage of this year's winter games and also discuss what we know about this donation coming in for when Utah brings the Olympics home in 2034.

The Utah Jazz beat writer for the Deseret News on the Utah Jazz trading for Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies, Is the rebuild over now (?) + more

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Debates have circulated for an independent investigation of the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis... following conflicting information from the Department of Homeland Security. Greg and Holly speak the latest information on the investigation and are joined by Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News to discuss why an independent investigation is important.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Should Utah judges run for election instead of being appointed? Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins the show to talk about his new opinion piece and why that could be a bad idea.

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 23, 2026. The big movie of the week shifts from tense thriller to just a standard action film. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson star in the new crime movie "Mercy" with no jury, no lawyers, and just an AI judge.  For a family friendly pick, Angel Studio’s "Standout: The Ben Kjar Story" is an incredible, inspirational true story with Utah roots. It tells you about the three-time Utah high school state champion, UVU's first-ever all-American, and eventual world champion wrestler who did it all with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. And Andy says it's absolutely worth your time! Also  Streaming on Netflix and also featuring Utah roots, the new documentary "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart" actually does manage to shed some new light on a story that you might think you've already heard everything about.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

On the eve of the Oscar Nominations, as the entertainment award season just gets into full swing, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen (the fangirl) and guest host Rachel Wagner (the film critic) come together to pick the best and worst films of 2025. It is no secret that there is a big difference between what audiences and critics think of movies, but even among critics there are some great debates about what makes a movie award-winning. Rachel discusses this process as the Utah Film Critics Association already listed their 2025 favorites in a lively debate. She also shares her top films of 2025 and worst films of 2025. Together, they emphasize the importance of ignoring other people and enjoying what you enjoy! Like Rachel does on The Hallmarkies Podcast, and how KellieAnn has chosen her stupidly-fun pick of the year with Amazon’s “The Playdate.” The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Breast cancer is being diagnosed in younger women more than in the past. There is new research that explores how physical activity may lower future breast cancer risk for girls. Adult women who are highly engaged in recreational physical activity have a roughly 20% reduction in breast cancer risk compared to less active women, according to reporting in the Deseret News. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News joins the show to explain the details.

A New Poll featured in the Deseret News shows that housing affordability dominates as the top issue Utah's want lawmakers to take action on.  Brigham Tomco, Reporter with the Deseret News, joins the show with the latest. Holly and Greg discuss some bills being considered to address housing in Utah.

Jay tries to prove that he’s not a boomer by teaming up with Cole Bagley from KSL Sports, and Brogan Houston from the Deseret News. They run angry social media fan theories by Grok to see what the AI comes up with for Utah Mammoth trades.

  Sarah Jane Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins Greg and Holly to discuss the unlikely alliance between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the NAACP.  

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 16, 2026. The big movie of the week is the latest in a franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," is a zombie horror film with weird charm and a lot of violence that's not made for some movie-goers. Streaming on Netflix a tense new Ben Affleck/Matt Damon action flick called "The Rip" has plenty of action and intrigue, but plenty of adult language too. Also on Netflix, the e-episode mystery series “Agatha Christie's Seven Dials” is an enjoyable watch for those who like Britain and murder mysteries and shows set in the past.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

15 college basketball players have been accused of rigging games. This bribery scheme began on courts in China and allegedly has now reached college athletes in the US....Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, Jay Evensen, joins to discuss this new case and just how out of control the world of sports betting is getting.

Across the globe, attacks against different faith groups have been on the rise... Rusty and Holly are joined by Editor of the Deseret News, Sarah Weaver, about why religious freedom is essential.

Utah is expected to have around $300 million fewer tax dollars to work with this year, because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Utah lawmakers are looking for ways to cut local spending to make up for it. What might get cut? Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News joins with the details.

In President Russell M. Nelson’s October 2023 talk, “Think Celestial!” he declared, “Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import.” For aging members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this “learning” remains in force as they find themselves looking for the best ways to serve in the Church and with their families. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Norman Hill — BYU associate professor and author of the Deseret News series “Better With Age” — shares his insights into aging with faith with host Church News editor Ryan Jensen. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Jean Baptiste's crime of robbing graves shocked Salt Lake City in the 1860s. This history mystery offers insight into the way a community deals with the unthinkable. Research: Devitry-Smith, John. “The Saint and the grave Robber.” BYU Studies Quarterly. Volume 33, Issue 1. January 1, 1993. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2856&context=byusq “Exciting and terrifying Occurences.” The Deseret News. Jan. 22, 1862. https://www.newspapers.com/image/286318980/?match=1&terms=%22moroni%20clawson%22 “A Gruesome Tale.” Salt Lake herald. April 2, 1893. https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=11053821 Ison, Yvette D. “Unsolved Mysteries in Utah—The Bizarre Case of Grave Robber Jean Baptiste.” History Blazer. March 1995. Utah History to Go. https://historytogo.utah.gov/jean-baptiste/ Morgan, Dale L. “The Great Salt Lake.” New York. Bobbs-Merrill. 1947. “Robber of the Dead.” Deseret Evening News. May 27, 1893. https://www.newspapers.com/image/73717015/?match=1&terms=jean%20baptiste%20grave%20robber Van Leer, Twyla. “HISTORY OF GRAVE ROBBER IS BURIED IN MYSTERY.” Deseret News. May 30, 1995. https://www.deseret.com/1995/5/30/19215360/history-of-grave-robber-is-buried-in-mystery/ Watt, G.D. “Remarks by President Brigham Young, Tabernacle, Feb. 9th, 186.” The Deseret News. March 26, 1862. https://www.newspapers.com/image/286319797/?match=1&terms=%22baptiste%22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 was a year of milestones, mourning and inspiration for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Celebratory stories included President Dallin H. Oaks becoming the 18th President of the Church, the announcement of 55 new missions opening around the world, and the 175th anniversary of the Deseret News (from which the Church News began as a section in 1931). These stories were offset by stories of loss, including the death of President Russell M. Nelson at the age of 101, a deadly attack on a Church meetinghouse in Michigan, and the death of members of the Church in an auto accident in southern Africa.  For Deseret News executive editor Doug Wilks and former Church News editor and current Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver, the gospel of Jesus Christ has helped them find personal comfort as they covered the news for their readers. They join Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen to discuss the events of 2025. The Church News podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.