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Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown The second Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election is happening tomorrow. Derek and Leah review everything you need to know to stay up to date, from the requirements to attend to the actual attendees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Yesterday we had the President of the Salt Lake Chamber talking about how immigration is their top priority because we have such low unemployment rates and businesses are looking to hire. But that begs the question: Is it really true that no one in Utah can't find a job if they didn't want one? Mark Knold, Chief Economist with the Utah Department of Workforce Services walks us through the unemployment rates and how they're filling in current jobs that are seeking workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Pickleball has swept the world. It's one of the fastest growing sports on the planet right now. Salt Lake City has added 18 new courts over the course of two years, and there is no end in sight. Everyone is looking for a place to play. Jackson Bell, Vice President of the Pickleball Club at the University of Utah, joins the show to explain what exactly pickleball is and why it's such a fast-growing sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown General Conference is this weekend, and this entire week KSL is promoting specials that are happening in concert with the Conference. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to talk about what she's preparing and how it ties into the special she produced for the last Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown A judge overseeing a $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump ruled that he and his company committed fraud by inflating his net worth in business transactions, narrowing the scope of what the state's attorney general must prove at an upcoming civil trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Since we bill ourselves as the best two hours of radio for you to learn all the things you need to know, we have chosen a number of stories that happened today that we thought we should break down. From President Biden joining the picket line to the Federal Trade Commission suing Amazon, Leah and Derek go through them one by one, just like speed dating—but the news version.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown One of the conversations we are always having in this country is about the border of the United States with Mexico. Today we learned of a two-month-old infant that was found abandoned at the border. Is any work being done to address this issue? How is this affecting the budget discussion in the House? NewsNation's Southwest Correspondent Ali Bradley joins the show with the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown We've talked about the rising popularity of pickleball… It's so popular that a bipartisan group of senators are now coming together—and setting politics aside—to play for fun. It's called the Senate pickleball caucus, and quite a lot of senators participate in it. Leah and Derek discuss the significant role that pickleball—and any other sport—plays when it comes to building bipartisan relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown The DWS on Utah's unemployment rates and job opportunities Yesterday we had the President of the Salt Lake Chamber talking about how immigration is their top priority because we have such low unemployment rates and businesses are looking to hire. But that begs the question: Is it really true that no one in Utah can't find a job if they didn't want one? Mark Knold, Chief Economist with the Utah Department of Workforce Services walks us through the unemployment rates and how they're filling in current jobs that are seeking workers. Pickleball is on the rise Pickleball has swept the world. It's one of the fastest growing sports on the planet right now. Salt Lake City has added 18 new courts over the course of two years, and there is no end in sight. Everyone is looking for a place to play. Jackson Bell, Vice President of the Pickleball Club at the University of Utah, joins the show to explain what exactly pickleball is and why it's such a fast-growing sport. General Conference Special Preview: Swiping Left on Danger General Conference is this weekend, and this entire week KSL is promoting specials that are happening in concert with the Conference. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to talk about what she's preparing and how it ties into the special she produced for the last Conference. New York judge rules Trump committed fraud A judge overseeing a $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump ruled that he and his company committed fraud by inflating his net worth in business transactions, narrowing the scope of what the state's attorney general must prove at an upcoming civil trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the case. Speed dating: the news version Since we bill ourselves as the best two hours of radio for you to learn all the things you need to know, we have chosen a number of stories that happened today that we thought we should break down. From President Biden joining the picket line to the Federal Trade Commission suing Amazon, Leah and Derek go through them one by one, just like speed dating—but the news version. An infant found abandoned at the US/Mexico border One of the conversations we are always having in this country is about the border of the United States with Mexico. Today we learned of a two-month-old infant that was found abandoned at the border. Is any work being done to address this issue? How is this affecting the budget discussion in the House? NewsNation's Southwest Correspondent Ali Bradley joins the show with the details. Previewing the second Republican presidential debate The second Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election is happening tomorrow. Derek and Leah review everything you need to know to stay up to date, from the requirements to attend to the actual attendees. Building bipartisan relationships through pickleball We've talked about the rising popularity of pickleball… It's so popular that a bipartisan group of senators are now coming together—and setting politics aside—to play for fun. It's called the Senate pickleball caucus, and quite a lot of senators participate in it. Leah and Derek discuss the significant role that pickleball—and any other sport—plays when it comes to building bipartisan relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas After nearly five months of going on strike, Hollywood writers have reached a “tentative” deal with studios that may end the writers' strike. Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment Correspondent in Los Angeles, joins the show with the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted again on federal bribery charges. But despite several people calling on him to resign, he said he's not going to. This raises the question: How do we feel about our elected officials being indicted, and how will that affect whether we vote for them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas Let's talk about the word “and.” It may seem like a simple word, but it holds a heavy weight that could affect thousands of prison sentences each year based on how the Supreme Court interprets it. What exactly does this mean? Greg and Maura break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas We are just days away from a potential government shutdown, which no one wants. In an interview with the Deseret News, Senator Mike Lee said that he doesn't think deep down anyone in Congress would choose a shutdown. So then why isn't anyone actually compromising?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas The Salt Lake Chamber is heading to Washington D.C. this week to meet with Utah's congressional delegation and discuss some of their top federal priorities, including immigration and permitting reform. Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, joins the show to discuss what's to come from this meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas NASA collected a sample from an asteroid for the first time, and Utah played a pretty big role in this monumental achievement. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Adam Small joins the show with the latest on what he discovered on the scene at the West DesertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas The Salt Lake Chamber to discuss immigration and permitting reform in Washington D.C. The Salt Lake Chamber is heading to Washington D.C. this week to meet with Utah's congressional delegation and discuss some of their top federal priorities, including immigration and permitting reform. Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, joins the show to discuss what's to come from this meeting. NASA collects a sample from an asteroid for the first time NASA collected a sample from an asteroid for the first time, and Utah played a pretty big role in this monumental achievement. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Adam Small joins the show with the latest on what he discovered on the scene at the West Desert. Local news raises a big question: Why aren't we de-escalating conflict? There's been quite a lot of local news surrounding us recently… The Mayor of Orem was spat on by the daughter of a reporter he criticized during a City Council meeting last week. Additionally, there was a bomb threat at The King's English Bookshop that canceled a drag event. Greg and Maura break down the events and discuss the big questions: Why are we reacting so strongly to each other? And why aren't we de-escalating conflicts like these? Where is the compromise to prevent a government shutdown? We are just days away from a potential government shutdown, which no one wants. In an interview with the Deseret News, Senator Mike Lee said that he doesn't think deep down anyone in Congress would choose a shutdown. So then why isn't anyone actually compromising? Senator Bob Menendez says he will not resign despite his indictment New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted again on federal bribery charges. But despite several people calling on him to resign, he said he's not going to. This raises the question: How do we feel about our elected officials being indicted, and how will that affect whether we vote for them? The weight of the word “and” on the Supreme Court Let's talk about the word “and.” It may seem like a simple word, but it holds a heavy weight that could affect thousands of prison sentences each year based on how the Supreme Court interprets it. What exactly does this mean? Greg and Maura break it down. Hollywood writers reach a “tentative” deal with studios After nearly five months of going on strike, Hollywood writers have reached a “tentative” deal with studios that may end the writers' strike. Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment Correspondent in Los Angeles, joins the show with the latest. General Conference Special Preview: Dieting by Design General Conference begins this Saturday, and we have some great specials lined up. Dave Noriega, Host of Dave and Dujanovic, joins the show to give a preview of their special, Dieting by Design: Fads, Trends and the Body Image Battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas There's been quite a lot of local news surrounding us recently… The Mayor of Orem was spat on by the daughter of a reporter he criticized during a City Council meeting last week. Additionally, there was a bomb threat at The King's English Bookshop that canceled a drag event. Greg and Maura break down the events and discuss the big questions: Why are we reacting so strongly to each other? And why aren't we de-escalating conflicts like these?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Greg Skordas General Conference begins this Saturday, and we have some great specials lined up. Dave Noriega, Host of Dave and Dujanovic, joins the show to give a preview of their special, Dieting by Design: Fads, Trends and the Body Image Battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan The overall trend in the number of kids Americans say they want is going up according to a recent Gallup poll. 45% of respondents believe having 3 children is the ideal, the highest percentage since 1971. Lois Collins from the Deseret News explains why bigger families may be making a comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Tomorrow evening, all the major GOP candidates will gather at the Reagan National Library in California for the 2nd primary debate. Geoffrey Skelley from FiveThirtyEight breaks down the latest polls as we roll into the debate, who has qualified, and who has the most to gain or lose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Lawmakers scramble to come to an agreement on a budget with 4 days left before the deadline; Joe Biden becomes the first president in US history to picket with striking workers; Taylor Swift encourages followers to register to voter, resulting in record-breaking US voter registration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Taylor Swift isn't new to breaking records. She's broken streaming records... award records... she's even broken Ticketmaster. But now... she's breaking the record for voter registration. Leah and Taylor discuss Taylor Swift's influence, particularly on younger voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Recently, Brad Wilson announced that he is stepping down as Utah's Speaker of the House.... presumably so he can launch a run for the US Senate. Guest hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down what we know about who might be running to replace him, what their different ideologies are, and what their agendas could be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.