Podcasts about Deseret News

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior revealed their Make America Health Again Commission report. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News, walks through key details of the report.

Jay Evensen says it's time for America to make some REAL cuts to the federal budget, Deb asks Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor with the Deseret News to give his best budget pitch and share insight from his latest opinion piece on the impact of President Trump's proposed budget bill.  

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

Em 2005, cinco amigos entraram na perigosa Caverna de Gollum, em Utah — um labirinto estreito, alagado e sem ventilação. Apenas um deles voltou. Neste episódio, contamos a história real da tragédia que terminou em quatro mortes, revelamos os detalhes do local conhecido como “Caverna da Morte” e por que, mesmo com tantos riscos, ele continua atraindo exploradores em busca de adrenalina.Instagram: @erikamirandas e @casosreaisoficial

What was once confined to Vegas is now branching out into our daily lives and is becoming a problem. We invite Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, to discuss his article on gambling and how the U.S got into this public health crisis.

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 Trump Administration has worked out a trade deal with the UK. Dave and Debbie listen to live coverage from the Trump Administration on the announcement. Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist for Zions Bank, and Jay Evensen Opinion Editor at the Deseret News share insight about this trade deal, what it does for the US and what is on the line with other deals including China.

Robert Prevost of the United States has been named Pope Leo XIV. Kelsey Dallas with the Deseret News joins the show to discuss the significance of this new selection. Father Martin Diaz Paster of Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City joins with live reaction.

On this "What's Your Favorite Fandom?" episode of Fan Effect, Chris Graham of "Games & Things" returns to talk all things Tolkien. While J.R.R. Tolkien's works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" always seemed to be a part of Producer KellieAnn's life (even her childhood dog was named after a character), Chris's introduction was more meandering yet meaningful. Together, they discuss the history, impact, and various versions of the beloved fantasy world of Tolkien, as well as how to enter the expansive fandom.  With a world-building so vast, Chris has some recommended sources to explore all things Tolkien: the fan-created wiki the Tolkien Gateway, the 12-part book series History of Middle-Earth, "Tree and Leaf" which is Tolkien's more philosophical writing, "J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography" by Humphrey Carpenter, Deseret News' article talking to The Rings of Power' showrunner, and of course The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen. (Oh, and we can't forget to include KellieAnn's favorite Lembas Bread recipe to share with her fellow food-loving hobbits.) 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 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 entertainment destination. 

Davis County traffic is a mess, but you will be grateful – eventually. According to the Deseret News, The new $385 million project happening in Davis County adds a new interchange, widening 1800 North. Andy Farnsworth with the KSL Traffic Center, joins Dave and Debbie to discuss how this new change is going to lighten the load for drivers in the county.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, April 29, 20254:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Greg and Carolyn for his weekly visit to discuss what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the deportation of illegal immigrant criminals and budget negotiations.4:38 pm: Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber joins the show for a conversation about his piece for the Deseret News on how the Trump trade negotiations and tariff drama creates opportunities for the beehive state.6:05 pm: Brad Bishop, President of the Utah Police Chiefs Association joins Greg and Carolyn for a preview of tomorrow's law enforcement career day, an effort to build interest and recruit the next generation of police officers in the state.6:38 pm: Summer Airman of the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Brad Strong of the Strong Automotive Group join the program for a preview of the Drive for Wishes campaign

In June 2024, Emily Hellewell was named vice president of marketing and creative services at Deseret News. In this role, she leads the marketing and communications efforts for the Deseret News, Deseret Magazine and Church News as well as several other teams. Hellewell joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss how her extensive background in public relations and her faith in Jesus Christ prepared her for this role. She emphasizes the importance of humanity in storytelling and how truth-seeking journalism can help cut through the world’s clutter to connect Heavenly Father’s children to one another.  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.

The Trump Administration has floated the ideas of trying to get birth rates up in the U.S. This is an issue across the globe as the CDC signals that birth rates are dropping.  Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, Jay Evensen, shares insight from his latest opinion piece, about the bigger problem we face on the declining birthrate and the ways other countries have tackled this issue.

The man who survived a and grizzly bear attack in Montana and lived to talk about it after a complete jaw rebuild, is sharing his recovery story a year and a half later. Dave and Debbie listen to coverage by KSL 5 TV's Andrew Adams and Lois Collins with the Deseret News shares more of the story behind the jaw rebuild by doctors at the University of Utah.

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  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.   

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  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.

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.

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

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.

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  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. 

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.   

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.

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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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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

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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/