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The White House is pressuring Utah Rep. Doug Fiefia to drop his bill on AI transparency and kids’ safety legislation, according to Axios. Greg and Holly discuss.  

Utah GOP leaders say they’ve submitted well over 200,000 signatures—enough to put a repeal of Proposition 4 on the November ballot. County clerks still need to verify the signatures, and as of Friday morning, only 88,948 had been validated, leaving a significant gap to close. The effort must also meet district‑level thresholds, while some voters have requested to have their names removed. What happens next will determine whether Utah’s anti‑gerrymandering law returns to voters. Taylor Morgan, Partner at Morgan May Affairs and Executive Director of Count My Vote, walks through what's next in the process.

A proposal to significantly increase taxes on nicotine is moving forward in Utah. Nicotine Product Tax Amendments (HB 337) is sponsored by Rep. Tyler Clancy. The current proposal would raise taxes on cigarettes to the tune of about $2 a pack; it would also change how smokeless and alternative nicotine products are taxed, according to KSL 5 TV. Rep. Tyler Clancy joins the show to discuss.

The Utah legislature is talking about tax reform that would remove a so-called marriage penalty. Greg and Holly share details on what's being looked at. Nic Dunn, Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow of Sutherland Institute join the show to explain support behind the idea, but concerns around inadvertently penalizing single parents.

A new study from Stanford may have found a fix for the nation's fertility crisis: Let parents work from home, at least one day a week. Would more job flexibility make parenthood more attainable? Greg and Holly discuss and hear from listeners.

Young people have had enough with their phones ruling their lives! There is a new trend of going analog among young adults who want to break their phone addiction. Greg and Holly walk through what they're doing to put their phones away.

Holly shares insights from her latest perspective piece in the Deseret News: Living in '1984' and the parallels we see today with the George Orwell novel.

Midterm elections will take place this year... and there are some senate republicans that are issuing a warning that the party is not doing enough to address affordability as we enter the midterm...

The governor has signed legislation to bring a 3-judge constitutional court to Utah... What does this mean? Greg and Holly discuss this and other legislative updates related to the judiciary.

Former President Barack Obama has suggested that democrats need to be practical when it comes to key issues like immigration and homelessness. Greg and Holly listen to comments from the former President. Scott Howell, Former Utah Senate Minority Leader, joins the show to analyze the messaging democrats need to lean into in 2026.

NewsNation's White House Correspondent Libbey Dean joins the show to discuss the meaning behind Presidents' Day. Greg and Holly walk through Holly's history lesson about the Winter Games!

Descubrimos un talento de Eva Hache que casi nadie conoce. Y vuelve el concurso de etimologías con Neferchitty: especial insultos

Descubrimos un talento de Eva Hache que casi nadie conoce. Y vuelve el concurso de etimologías con Neferchitty: especial insultos

Espacio para la literatura en A Vivir con el escritor Juan Torres Zalba que nos presenta su tercera novela histórica ambientada en la Roma republicana

Wolf and Luke discuss which NBA All-Star event they are looking forward to the most and they play a round of 'Wheel of QBs'.

Wolf and Luke discuss Dillon Brooks' suspension and Arizona Sports Arizona Cardinals reporter Tyler Drake joins the show.  

Wolf and Luke discuss Dillon Brooks' suspension and Arizona Sports Arizona Cardinals reporter Tyler Drake joins the show.  

Wolf and Luke react to the news that the Arizona Cardinals are keeping Nick Rallis as their defensive coordinator and discuss if Corbin Carroll could be back by opening day.

Federal Way City Council president ousted after ICE protest post /Police say hundreds of teens were going to  Lacey drug house every day during school hours // GUEST: Dr. Pepper Schwartz, sociologist, bestselling author, and longtime UW professor on our changing relationship dynamics // SCENARIOS

Report: SPD response to protesters at Christian rally  / Gee makes a sweeping statement! //  GUEST:  Councilman Martin Moore, former Federal Way Council President who spoke out against ICE // SCENARIOS!

Realtors report new housing crisis / Valentine's plans! // Special Valentine's Edition of Agree to Disagree: We play the Newlywed Game! // TEXTS

Tom Dempsey on an impending partial government shutdown due to funding for DHS-LIVE // Chris Sullivan with a mini-Chokepoint: What its like turning on a street light-LIVE // Natalie Brand on a shift in the EPA's definition of climate change-LIVE //  Charlie Commentary on what to look out for with the Keeping Families Together Act in the Legislature-LIVE // Gee Scott with some tips for a successful Valentine's Day-LIVE // Herb Weisbaum on how to protect yourself against data breaches-LIVE // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Luke and John Lund discuss who will be the Arizona Diamondbacks' closer this season and co-host of Empire of the Suns Kevin Zimmerman joins the show.

Luke and John Lund discuss what questions they have about the Phoenix Suns heading into the All Star break and if the Arizona Diamondbacks can produce enough offense until Corbin Carroll comes back from injury.  

Luke and John Lund discuss how much Dillon Brooks' 16th technical foul could hurt the Phoenix Suns and ESPN MLB analyst Tim Kurkjian joins the show.

Luke and John Lund react to the Phoenix Suns losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder and former ASU women's basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne joins the show.

Live from Utah's Capitol Hill, Greg and Holly recognize women's suffrage, as nearly 156 years ago, the first woman to cast a vote in the US, was right here in Utah. Utah State Auditor, Tina Cannon joins the show to discuss the significance. Auditor Cannon shares insight on a recent audit involving the Department of Health and Human Services, which showed a "critical failure" regarding data privacy.   Lt. Governor Diedre Henderson joins the show to discuss her story of getting into politics as a woman and shares insight on election security national and locally in Utah.   Senate Minority Leader, Luz Escamilla joins the show to discuss how she got into politics and her priorities regarding child welfare.   Representative Ryan Wilcox shares an update on School Safety as he returns from Washington DC discussing efforts to bring more school safety across the nation.   Representative Ashley Matthews speaks on childcare and how the state can do more to help make the transition for parents into the workforce that much easier.   Senator Heidi Balderee joins to discuss her amendments to Commemorative days in the state, as well as the importance of Utah's role in woman's suffrage.   Representative Carol Moss joins the show to discuss her amendments to the legal term for an overdose, and what these changes can do for those suffering, and we ask her about her time in office as she nears the end of her time in the Utah legislature.   Representative Tiara Auxier joins to discuss her bill that would bring internet to school buses to help support students who travel often, complete their homework that is primarily online now.   There is one member within Utah's legislature from a third party, The Forward Party, Senator Emily Buss. Buss joins the show to share her priorities and insight as to what the Forward party is.   House Speaker Mike Shultz  joins to wrap the show for a mid session check in and brings a rundown on what the top bills are looking like and where we sit half way through the session.

Wolf and Luke react to the news that Corbin Carroll has broken his hamate bone and to the Phoenix Suns defeating the Dallas Mavericks.

Wolf and Luke discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks could add more pitching before the regular season and Phoenix Suns broadcaster Kevin Ray joins the show.

Wolf and Luke discuss if they would like the Arizona Cardinals to draft Carson Beck and 2-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks joins the show.

Wolf and Luke discuss who could replace Corbin Carroll for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season and their expectations for the Phoenix Suns tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Wolf and Luke discuss if the Phoenix Suns could have an answer for Cooper Flagg and react to the how much ground the Arizona Cardinals can make up this offseason.  

Wolf and Luke talk to CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis and Phoenix Suns broadcaster Kevin Ray joins the show.

Wolf and Luke discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff could look this season and how important it is that the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks tonight.  

Wolf and Luke talk to voice of the Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Garagiola and MLB.com Arizona Diamondbacks reporter Steve Gilbert joins the show.

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. 

We reach out to our very own Matt Gephardt, who is in Cortina covering the Winter Games and watching the Alpine Skiing events. He tells us what he is experiencing there during the games, and Holly shares her "This Day in History".

Wolf and Luke discuss if Devin Booker participating in the 3-point Contest could help him get out of his shooting slump and 15-year NFL veteran Lorenzo Alexander joins the show.

Wolf and Luke discuss who the early Super Bowl contenders are for next season and react to the news that Andrew Saalfrank will be out for the entire season.

Wolf and Luke react to how Devin Booker and Jalen Green looked in their returns and co-host of Brock & Salk on Seattle Sports Brock Huard joins the show.

Wolf and Luke react to the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl and former Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James joins the show.

Wolf and Luke react to the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Golden State Warriors and voice of the Arizona Cardinals Dave Pasch joins the show.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Larry Fitzgerald is the greatest athlete in Arizona sports history and predict who is going to win Super Bowl 60.

Wolf and Luke discuss how much Grayson Allen's injury could impact the Phoenix Suns and former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton joins the show.

Wolf and Luke give their reactions to Larry Fitzgerald getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and discuss if we could see the Phoenix Suns struggle over their next few games.  

President Donald Trump shared a video that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. This post has since been deleted. As February marks Black History Month,  Jeanetta Williams, president of the Salt Lake NAACP Branch, shares her perspective on this recent post and what it means for the larger conversation about racism in America. Williams also speaks to why honoring Black history matters, what the past teaches us, and how discrimination continues to show up today.  

Today is National Wear Red Day! Today is a day to focus on women's heart health. As cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, recent data shows that in 2023, 37,000 women died from a heart attack. Dr. Alison Brann of the University of Utah Health joins the show to discuss what women should know about heart health and the warning signs to watch for.

The 2026 Winter Games will hold their Opening Ceremony today! Greg and Holly fly over to Italy to check in on what's happening with KSL TV's Matt Gephart, who's in Cortina talking with athletes. Holly shares events that happened on this day in history for the winter games!

Should we hold kids back? Utah lawmakers are weighing legislation today that would allow schools to hold third graders back to improve reading skills, in addition to adding more support for reading. Jason Swenson, Deseret News Writer, joins the show to explain the legislation and arguments for and against. Listeners chime in with their thoughts.

Wolf and Luke discuss what a successful first season would look like for Mike LaFleur and co-host of Empire of the Suns Kevin Zimmerman joins the show.