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The Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah are once again on the list of monuments at risk of being shrunk down for mining and drilling, according to the Deseret News. Steve Bloch, legal director with The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, joins the show to discuss why they are opposed to this idea.

In August 2004, American student David Sneddon disappeared while hiking in China's Tiger Leaping Gorge. Despite official claims that he fell into the Jinsha River, his family's investigation uncovered multiple witness accounts suggesting he survived and reached Shangri-La. A guide, Keith Chu Chung, reported hiking with David, who spoke fluent Mandarin, Korean, and English, to Tina's Guesthouse, and 12 other witnesses, including the owner of the Yak Bar in Shangri-La, confirmed seeing him as late as August 14, 2004. However, Chinese authorities confiscated guesthouse logs, and all witnesses later recanted, fueling suspicions of a cover-up. In 2011, Chuck Downs, a former Pentagon official, proposed that North Korea abducted David, possibly mistaking him for a smuggler or targeting him as an English teacher due to his language skills, as the gorge was a route for North Korean defectors. Reports in 2012 and 2016 supported this, suggesting David, under the name Yoon Bong Soo, was teaching English in North Korea, married with two children. Despite these leads, the U.S. and Chinese governments maintain he died, and North Korea denies involvement. The Sneddons, frustrated by official inaction, possibly due to U.S. nuclear negotiations with North Korea, urge public awareness through social media and contacting officials to seek justice for David and highlight North Korea's human rights issues. Additional case details, including maps, are available on Instagram at @TheDarkOakPodcast.   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak 02:40 100th Episode Celebration and Giveaway 06:55 David Sneddon 01:08:40 The Branch of Hope   Sources: Persio, S. L. (2018, June 11). Did North Korea kidnap a U.S. citizen in China? Family hopes Singapore summit will help bring their son home. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/family-us-student-who-disappeared-china-looks-north-korea-summit-answers-967469 China Discovery. (n.d.). China Discovery - Leading China Travel Agency with Reviews. https://www.chinadiscovery.com/ Vogel, C., & Vogel, C. (2022, May 12). Did North Korea kidnap an American hiker? Outside Online. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/did-north-korea-kidnap-american-hiker/ “Thinking Sideways Podcast” David Sneddon (Podcast episode 2015) - Plot - IMDB. (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14457712/plotsummary/ O'Donoghue, A. J. (2023, December 31). Utah parents long for answers in missing son's case. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2012/8/5/20505138/utah-parents-long-for-answers-in-missing-son-s-case/ Korea's other Otto Warmbier. (2017, June 23). News. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/north-koreas-other-otto-the-unbelievable-story-of-missing-hiker-david-sneddon/news-story/90ab2549acafc281d965f7700c52bb4e Corbin, C. (2017, June 28). Family of David Sneddon, missing US student, says North Korea kidnapped him. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/world/family-of-david-sneddon-missing-us-student-says-north-korea-kidnapped-him David Sneddon: Tiger Leaping Gorge, China. (2024, February 8). Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/david-sneddon-tiger-leaping-gorge-china/id1715813037?i=1000644599761   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

In this segment, Mark is joined by Bethany Mandel, a Contributing Writer for Deseret News, a homeschooling mother of five and the author of "Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation." She shares her thoughts on this week's Supreme Court hearing of a Maryland school case that would not allow parents to opt their kids out of taking part in a teacher-led discussion of some controversial books.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey who shares his own thoughts on the Abrego Garcia case as well as the SCOTUS Maryland case. Mark is then joined by Bethany Mandel, a Contributing Writer for Deseret News, a homeschooling mother of five and the author of "Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation." She shares her thoughts on this week's Supreme Court hearing of a Maryland school case that would not allow parents to opt their kids out of taking part in a teacher-led discussion of some controversial books. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the Supreme Court hearing a case over LGBTQ books in Maryland school's. Is it a non-partisan issue? Mark is then joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of FOX and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They discuss the latest trending political news including how to handle Abrego Garcia's case, Larry David's op-ed calling out Bill Maher for meeting with the President, the continued ridiculous comparisons of Trump to Hitler, and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark and the crew are joined by Alex Rich who discuss his afternoon call to 9-1-1 and why, more lawn talk, his big announcement about where he will be performing this summer, and much more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey who shares his own thoughts on the Abrego Garcia case as well as the SCOTUS Maryland case. Mark is then joined by Bethany Mandel, a Contributing Writer for Deseret News, a homeschooling mother of five and the author of "Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation." She shares her thoughts on this week's Supreme Court hearing of a Maryland school case that would not allow parents to opt their kids out of taking part in a teacher-led discussion of some controversial books. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

On enduring a full season of unfathomably bad basketball played by an organization aspiring to lose. On the nightmarish hell of covering Ben Simmons, the sadness of watching a young Markelle Fultz and the joy of speaking with Lauri Markkanen. On never cowering from confrontation.

President Donald Trump's administration is floating ideas on ways to increase the birthrate. One idea would be to give   new parents a bonus of $5,000 dollars to help cover the costs of delivery.  Lois Collins with the Deseret News, joins the show to discuss the reason for the push and if this is enough to help push the needle.

Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced that they want to get rid of the penny, as the costs of the metal no longer line up with the production of the currency. Now the nickel may be on the chopping block. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, speaks to the future of the nickel and if it's bound for the same fate. Callers chime in about how frequently they use cash.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  While China continues to ramp up and develop its own AI and technology, the United States stands in a unique position that could result in either technological growth or collapse. Sure, it'll take strong federal action to ensure growth. But as a new opinion piece in the Deseret News points out, it'll also take action from each individual state. Utah is in a good position for exactly this kind of thing. Joining Inside Sources to share more about his opinion piece is Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners and the former chief of staff to Senator Mitt Romney.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  The political legacy left behind by Pope Francis  Thousands of people are expected to visit the Vatican to pay their respects for Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The Pope's legacy wasn't just a spiritual one; it was a political one too. He often spoke up against U.S. Presidents, encouraging them to be more charitable, loving, and peaceful. Kyle Palmer, local Utah Catholic and Principal at Irish Elk, LLC joins Inside Sources to share his takes on the political legacy Pope Francis leaves behind.    China threatens neighboring countries about making trade deals with the US  President Trump's tariffs have contributed to a volatile global stock market, and foreign countries have been clamoring to meet with the President to negotiate tariffs and new trade deals. China is notably not seeking negotiations right now. But the country is exerting pressure on neighboring Asian countries, warning them of retribution if they make deals with the United States that could put Beijing at a disadvantage. To get some perspective on this and what China could do, the hosts are joined by Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of Political Science at Utah State University.    Op-Ed details chaos and dysfunction under Secretary Hegseth’s command  Between a new op-ed detailing the chaos and dysfunction within the Department of Defense and a new report from The New York Times outlining another instance of sharing sensitive information via Signal, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight today. Will the newest stories lead to his removal by President Trump? The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the growing security issues.    Carelessness abides over how sensitive government information is stored  Sloppy handling of sensitive documents has become all-too-commonplace among the last two administrations. The latest instance involves a Google Drive folder -- which contained documents like White House floor plans -- being inadvertently shared among employees who weren't supposed to have access. In this day and age, how have we gotten to this point where there's such disregard for protecting sensitive and classified government information?    Judge rules that Utah Fits All Scholarship is unconstitutional  State lawmakers are preparing their appeal today following last week's ruling by a Utah judge that the Utah Fits All Scholarship program is unconstitutional. It's left a lot of questions for the thousands of children who were beneficiaries of the program. It's also sparked outrage and anger from legislative proponents of the program. The Inside Sources hosts try to answer some of the questions they’ve thought of.     Updates on Utah’s strategic reinvestment bill for higher education  Utah's strategic reinvestment bill for higher education aimed to cut inefficiencies, help with rising tuition costs, and loosen blockades in high-industry-demand majors like nursing and engineering. Now, House leaders say that shuffling funds could also help the mental health crisis facing Utahns by opening up access for future mental health practitioners. State Representative Karen Peterson sponsored the legislation and joins the show to explain how the bill could affect mental health resources.    Poll: Support strong but waning for Gov. Cox, State Legislature  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.   Utah’s innovation blueprint and how it could strengthen America’s place in the global tech race  While China continues to ramp up and develop its own AI and technology, the United States stands in a unique position that could result in either technological growth or collapse. Sure, it'll take strong federal action to ensure growth. But as a new opinion piece in the Deseret News points out, it'll also take action from each individual state. Utah is in a good position for exactly this kind of thing. Joining Inside Sources to share more about his opinion piece is Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners and the former chief of staff to Senator Mitt Romney.   

The Supreme Court will hear its second religious freedom case this term tomorrow morning. The question: Should religious parents have the right to opt their kids out of lessons that involved books on gender and sexuality? Deseret News religion Reporter Kelsey Dallas says this case doesn't have much legal precedent.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, hours after a public appearance to celebrate easter ... St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile, what would be his final public appearance. The pope died weeks after a long hospital stay, he was battled bilateral pneumonia and other health issues. ABC News Correspondent, Jim Ryan joins the show with the global reaction to the news. Assistant managing editor for the Deseret News, Kelsey Dallas, joins the show to discuss the impact Pope Francis left on the world. Boyd Matheson, Former KSL NewsRadio Host, who currently works Strategic Advisor for Senator John Curtis, reflects on his experience in Rome when Pope Francis and President Russel M. Nelson met in 2019.

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

A new poll in the Deseret News is shedding light on what Utahns think about what Congress is spending money on. Deseret New Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeux joins the show to share what stands out in the polling.

Deseret News sportswriter Jay Drew joined DJ & PK to talk about his story on new BYU basketball guard Robert Wright III and what the BYU Cougars are getting.

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 18, 2025: HOUR ONE Will Hardy, Utah Jazz Dylan Guenther and Liam O'Brien, Utah Hockey Club Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake HOUR TWO What is Trending Hot Takes or Toast Lee Corso calls it a career come August HOUR THREE Patrick Manning, Black Desert Resort BYU should embrace their Power 4 identity Fan reaction to BYU's NIL prowess HOUR FOUR Jay Drew, Deseret News Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour four of DJ & PK for April 18, 2025: Jay Drew, Deseret News Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

From mops, to clothes, to dishes ... Guess how many items the average American home contains -- The number is outstanding!  Deseret News, Opinion editor, Jay Evensen tells us why it matters in today's tariff talk. Listeners chime in to discuss if the threat of tariffs will change their spending habits.

It's been a rocky road for financial markets all over the world. In the U.S., our markets dropped significantly after the announcement of President Trump's tariffs, and then they rebounded when he announced a pause on most of the tariffs. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they are understanding these uncertain financial times on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, and Lois Collins, journalist and columnist with the Deseret News. 

We watched 17 students at the University of Utah receive letters this week telling them to self-deport or risk being deported, possibly to a country not of their origin. We learned of Ukrainians in the U.S. receiving similar letters, Ukrainians who fled the war to come here legally. KSL Newsadio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think of the recent deportations and threat of deportations. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, and Lois Collins, journalist and columnist with the Deseret News.

Two former Utah high school football players --faced the death penalty in the Republic of Congo -- accused of an attempted coup in the country -- then their lives were spared.  Dave and Debbie speak with Dennis Romboy with the Deseret News to break down the details of this story. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his perspective.  

Hosts: Erin Rider and Andy Cupp  SCOTUS rules in favor of Pres. Trump over Alien Enemies Act  President Trump may move forward with the deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members. That's according to a narrowly split ruling from the United States Supreme Court. But those who are set to be deported must receive due process -- they must receive notice of their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act and must also get their day in court to plead their case as to why they shouldn't be deported. The Inside Sources hosts go in-depth on the ruling.    SCOTUS blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate fired federal workers  More confusion today for thousands of federal probationary workers recently fired by the Trump administration. A federal judge had ordered the administration to reinstate those employees, saying the process for the firings was a problem. But this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that lower court's decision. Now, the Trump Administration has the green light to move ahead with the firings and not worry about reinstating those workers.    Dozens of countries looking to negotiate new tariffs  Will the massive tariffs placed on foreign countries trigger negotiations and improve the trade imbalance? It's what President Trump said would happen, but economists still aren't convinced. However, there are reports now of dozens of countries already reaching out to the administration asking to renegotiate trade and tariffs. That news sent stocks hirer today. Inside Sources discusses the possible negotiations and Congress’ role in all of it.    Cabinet members visit Utah – a sign of the state’s growing political influence?  During their visits to Utah yesterday, three members of President Trump's Cabinet praised the state for its work along the lines of health, food, and transportation. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke of wanting to implement a similar ban on fluoride in drinking water – something Utah passed during the legislative session – and make it nationwide. Erin and Andy talk about the growing status of Utah in national politics.    Opinion: Utah will continue trend of cutting taxes  During this last legislative session, the Utah state legislature prioritized giving Utahns yet another tax cut -- for the fifth year in a row. And even though the budget was looking tight, they still found a way to eliminate some taxes, including some taxes on social security benefits. Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen thinks this tax-cutting trend will continue. He joins the show to talk more about that.    Utah pursuing mining partnership with Canada  Governor Spencer Cox -- joined by state, business, and energy leaders -- continues to tour Canada this week on a mission to strengthen trade ties between the state and Canada. One thing that's been a focus of the visit so far is energy and natural resources. In fact, Canada's Fraser Institute has identified Utah as not one of the most -- but as THE MOST -- attractive location for mining investment. Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association is there on the trade mission and joins us to share some insights.    Dire wolves coming back from extinction  It may sound a little Jurassic Park, and it sort of is. Scientists, using DNA from teeth and bones, say they’ve been able to bring back the extinct dire wolf. Erin and Andy finish the show discussing the potential ethical implications of such a move.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Andy Cupp  During this last legislative session, the Utah state legislature prioritized giving Utahns yet another tax cut -- for the fifth year in a row. And even though the budget was looking tight, they still found a way to eliminate some taxes, including some taxes on social security benefits. Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen thinks this tax-cutting trend will continue. He joins the show to talk more about that. 

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

This episode of Y's Guys, hosted by Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler, is packed with BYU sports news, heartfelt moments, music, and humor—all presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News. The show kicks off with major announcements in BYU basketball, including the return of Richie Saunders and Keba Keita, and excitement around the upcoming arrival of AJ Dybantsa. With the addition of Xavion Staton and other key players, the roster for next season is shaping up to be one of BYU's biggest and most athletic ever. The hosts also react to Dallin Hall entering the transfer portal and recap AJ's standout performance in the McDonald's All-American Game.The first guest is Jonny Harline, BYU's legendary tight end best known for his 2006 game-winning catch against Utah. Jonny reflects on BYU's recent win over Utah in Salt Lake and breaks out the guitar to perform two songs live—one acoustic and one electric. He talks about the correlation between football and music, shares his thoughts on the rising market for tight ends like Trey McBride, and encourages young athletes through his tight end football camps.Later, Bob Hudson, the Chair of BYU's French and Italian Departments, brings laughs and cultural insight as he explains how he balances his Kentucky drawl with fluent French. A former Murray State offensive lineman, Hudson shares stories from his recruiting trip hosted by Kalani Sitake, helps translate football terms into French, and breaks down BYU's offensive line potential for the 2025 season. He also speaks about his mission to Paris, learning languages at the Missionary Training Center vs. the classroom, and why France is often misunderstood by Americans.The show concludes with reflections on the life of Elaine Michaelis—a trailblazer in BYU athletics—and updates across spring sports including volleyball sweeps, softball wins, track records, and the women's golf team prepping for Big 12 Championships. Special shout-outs go to Casey Clinger for breaking the 10,000-meter school record and the BYU landscaping team for winning a national title—four of whom will be guests on next week's show, along with BYU women's head basketball coach Lee Cummard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an article released by the Deseret News, buying a home in Salt Lake City is nearly twice as expensive as renting. While Utah is looking to help the housing crisis, is this forcing people out of state to fulfill the dream of owning a home. We look at home prices across the U.S. and how we rank.

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 stock market continues to react this morning due to President Trump's tariffs. Dave and Maura take a look at food items that may be impacted with Lois Collins from the Deseret News. Dave and Maura discuss if there is a moral issue that goes along with implementing these tariffs on both ends and the global trade system as a whole.

DJ & PK examined the two years in Utah Keyonte George has had after a piece from Sarah Todd in the Deseret News raised concerns about him as a member of the Utah Jazz.

According to the Deseret News, The state of Idaho recently passed a bill that would expand the death penalty to pedophiles, according to the Deseret News. The bill that has been signed into law, will grant a judge or jury the ability to factor in the death penalty when it comes to cases involving lewd conduct with a child under the age of twelve years old. Dave and Greg discuss the significance of this new law.

67 people died in a collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter in late January. An influx of other plane incidents and near misses have also been heavily in the news.. Leading to flight anxiety for many.  Jay Evenson, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News shares insight from his opinion piece about the safety of flying and the actual statistics behind plane crashes.

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According to the Deseret News, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has joined JD Vance's trip to Greenland as President Donald Trump has continually proposed the United States takeover Greenland.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of modern miracles with investigative journalist Billy Hallowell from the Christian Broadcast Network. Billy discusses his journey from covering politics to focusing on faith-based topics, culminating in the creation of a compelling documentary on miracles. The conversation covers the selection of miracle stories, personal testimonies, and the rigorous investigative approach taken to validate these supernatural events. Billy also shares a personal story about his daughter's healing and encourages those praying for their own miracles to remain persistent. Additionally, he hints at upcoming projects on angels and demons. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on faith, perseverance, and the unexplained power of miracles today. 00:00 Investigation of the Supernatural: Miracles Documentary Trailer 00:16 Exploring the Reality of Miracles 01:00 Introducing Billy Hallowell and His Documentary 01:34 The Inspiration Behind the Project 03:25 Choosing the Stories for the Documentary 05:51 Personal Testimonies and Skepticism 08:29 A Miraculous Journey with My Daughter 11:26 The Most Compelling Miracle Story 14:15 Encouragement for Those Praying for Miracles 16:18 Where to Watch the Documentary 17:20 Upcoming Projects and How to Share Your Story 19:46 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts   To watch the documentary (streaming or DVD): cbn.com/supernatural  To contact Billy Hallowell: www.billyhallowell.com  About Billy: Billy Hallowell is an investigative journalist for CBN News. He has been working in journalism and media for more than a decade. His writings have appeared in CBN News, Faithwire, Deseret News, TheBlaze, Human Events, Mediaite, PureFlix, and Fox News, among other outlets. He is the author of several books, including Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation Into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts. Hallowell has a B.A. in journalism and broadcasting from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York, and an M.S. in social research from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York.

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Two mothers in Congress are pushing a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely while on leave. Joining me live is Cami Mondeaux... a Congressional correspondent for the Deseret News.

According to the Deseret News, A bipartisan effort is underway to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely during maternal and paternal leave. Congressional Reporter with the Deseret News Cami Mondeux joins the show with where this stands and the arguments for and against.

Hour One of DJ & PK on March 26, 2025 Jazz Game Recap after Utah's blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Dick Harmon, Sports Columnist for the Deseret News, joined DJ & PK to talk about the changes BYU Basketball has made to get to this point. Mike Folta, Radio Voice of the Utah Hockey Club, joined to talk about Logan Cooley amidst his breakout season.   

In this Sweet 16 edition of Y's Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) lead a packed show celebrating BYU Basketball's return to the national spotlight. Presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News, the show dives into BYU's thrilling wins over VCU and Wisconsin, setting up a blockbuster Sweet 16 matchup vs. Alabama Thursday night in Newark. With national media attention, strong tournament performances, and the return of Jimmer Fredette to the program, the Cougar fanbase is energized like never before.Jimmer Fredette, the last Cougar to lead BYU to a Sweet 16 (2011), joins live to reflect on the emotional return to Denver, what it means to advance deep into the tournament, and how this year's squad is built for success. He highlights BYU's defensive identity, praises Richie Saunders and Maika Mag, and outlines three keys to beating Alabama: limit turnovers, control the defensive glass, and hit free throws. Jimmer also reacts to Trey Stewart's final possession decision vs. Wisconsin, talks about his fit in Kevin Young's NBA-style offense, and gives a proud shoutout to Glens Falls High School's 54-game win streak.Next up is Charlie Peterson, former BYU quarterback and current QB for Team Navy in this Friday's BYU Alumni Football Game. Charlie gives a scouting report on his roster (which includes Austin Collie, Devon Blackmon, and Harvey Unga), shares his excitement to suit up again, and jokes about protecting Blaine Fowler, his fellow QB and “oldest man in the field.”Spencer Linton of BYUtv joins from the BYU Sports Nation set to share what it was like being in Denver for BYU's Sweet 16-clinching win, the travel plans for New Jersey, and BYUtv's wall-to-wall coverage of the big game. He also recaps Big 12 Pro Day, where Darrius Lassiter confirmed he won't return next season, and previews Friday's Alumni Game broadcast, where he'll be on the mic with Dave and Blaine.Brandon Doman, another former BYU quarterback, wraps the night by previewing Team Royal's roster in the alumni game, featuring names like Fui Vakapuna, Cody Hoffman, Reno Mahe, and Aleva Hifo. Doman also weighs in on spring football, where Jake Retzlaff and the quarterbacks continue to develop after an 11-2 season. He closes by expressing admiration for BYU Basketball's energy and chemistry heading into the Sweet 16.The livestream also includes tournament analysis, NCAA stat comparisons between BYU and Alabama, a rundown of Big 12 teams still dancing, and a quick dive into campus sports updates across volleyball, tennis, baseball, softball, track, and golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telsa vehicles have been a political lightning rod, and it poses a question - what happens when your car changes sides in politics? Opinion Editor for the Deseret News joins with a closer look into the challenge of owning a tesla.

The entirety of DJ & PK for March 25, 2025: HOUR ONE Utah Hockey Game Recap after a 5-1 loss to Detroit last night.  Hear Steve Cleveland's conversation with DJ & PK about BYU and their run to the Sweet 16.  Spring Ball Check in with Utah Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley and BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake. HOUR TWO Catch up on all the latest sports news with What is Trending.  Question of the Day: Would you Rather have BYU's Football or Basketball season? BYU's success in basketball is not a surprise according to PK.  HOUR THREE Dick Harmon, Sports Columnist for the Deseret News, joined DJ & PK to talk about the changes BYU Basketball has made to get to this point. Utah State Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun has agreed to a new contract which will keep him in Logan.  More reaction to Question of the Day: Would you rather have BYU's Football or Basketball season?  HOUR FOUR Mike Folta, Radio Voice of the Utah Hockey Club, joined to talk about Logan Cooley amidst his breakout season.  Slacker Headlines Your Feedback

Hour Three of DJ & PK on March 25, 2025 Dick Harmon, Sports Columnist for the Deseret News, joined DJ & PK to talk about the changes BYU Basketball has made to get to this point. Utah State Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun has agreed to a new contract which will keep him in Logan.  More reaction to Question of the Day: Would you rather have BYU's Football or Basketball season? 

Dick Harmon, Sports Columnist for the Deseret News, joined DJ & PK to talk about the changes BYU Basketball has made to get to this point.

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

Tyler is joined by Jackson Payne of Deseret News to dive into BYU and determine the keys to the opening NCAA Tournament game vs VCU.Follow us on Twitter! @3BidLeaguePodEmail: 3bidleague@gmail.comFollow Jackson: @jackson5payne

What is the ceiling for this BYU men's basketball team?

In August 2024, Meg Walter, the writer of a humorous Deseret News column, unexpectedly lost her 62-year-old father to a heart attack. Suddenly, her columns, although still funny at times, took on a more somber tone. The humorous journalist was forced to work through something that faces each of us at some point: Grief. On this week's episode, she shares how that grief helped her settle into her faith. 2:06- Observation and Humor 4:48- Latter-day Saint Culture 7:41- Being Open About Faith 12:50- The Loss of a Father 18:19- What Makes a Life Well-Lived? 23:10- Receiving Service 28:12- Two Things Can Be True 32:08- The Beauty of “The Ward” 38:21- The Value of Faith 42:24- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “I need that hope that my faith offers me. I am getting much more comfortable with what I don't know and what I hope. And I'm leaning more into what I hope.” Links: Meg's columns about her dad's passing: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/08/22/losing-a-parent-grief/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/10/12/running-through-grief-st-george-marathon/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/11/27/grieving-loss-love-holidays/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/12/28/grief-lessons-learned/ Morgan's all-time favorite article that makes her laugh every time: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/8/23627893/new-trader-joes-draper-utah-person-you-want-to-be/

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