Podcasts about Utah Attorney General

Two of Utah's newest political parties are joining forces. The United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party have announced plans to merge. Joining me live is Michelle Quist... United Party executive board member... and former candidate for Utah Attorney General.

Everyone who has a cell phone has been hit with a spam/robo phone call,  These are how scammers have plagued us for years… Attorney General Derek Brown joins the show to discuss how he wants to work to crack down on robocalls.

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Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider  A new investigation by the Utah Attorney General's Office found nearly a dozen instances of forgery and forgery-related crimes... all centered around signature-gathering for candidate petitions. While it’s a small amount – that probably wouldn’t have changed the end result – it still sparks an additional conversation on election security. The Inside Sources hosts dig into the charges. 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider  Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire  Breaking just before our show today: Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. It comes after talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia has not yet agreed to the ceasefire. But it's a big step for Ukraine, which had previously been apprehensive about a ceasefire deal with Russia. Does this willingness to sign a ceasefire signal a change in how Ukraine is approaching the situation? Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider give their analysis.    Representative Blake Moore speaks on budget vote, DOGE actions  Later this afternoon, the US House will vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded past this Friday. US Representative Blake Moore (UT-1) joins Inside Sources to discuss the latest on the CR vote. Rep. Moore also shares some insights on the DOGE process and what he’s watching as co-chair of the DOGE caucus.     Federal judge says DOGE must comply with open records requests  A federal judge says the Department of Government Efficiency must comply with public records requests. It comes following the refusal of DOGE to give records access to a watchdog group, even though they had filed a legal request under the Freedom of Information Act, also known as FOIA. It's the latest development as government watchdog groups nationwide seek transparency from DOGE.    Pres. Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum from Canada  The talk of tariffs and a possible recession have thrown the market into a free-fall over the past few days. Today, President Trump is doubling down -- announcing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. But just a short time ago, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province would not impose additional surcharges on electricity. When President Trump announced the increased tariff, he blamed it on the electricity surcharge. If that’s off the table, what happens now?    11 people charged with forgery, related crimes dealing with signature gathering  A new investigation by the Utah Attorney General's Office found nearly a dozen instances of forgery and forgery-related crimes... all centered around signature-gathering for candidate petitions. While it’s a small amount – that probably wouldn’t have changed the end result – it still sparks an additional conversation on election security. The Inside Sources hosts dig into the charges.    On the Hill 2025: How the state will spend your tax dollars next year  As the dust settles, and everyone takes a deeper look at the bills passed during the legislative session, it got us thinking: what are the biggest things our taxpayer dollars are going to fund going forward? Our friends at Deseret News had similar questions and did some digging. What new things will your hard-earned tax dollars go to fund? Listen to find out.    On the Hill 2025: Passed legislation on elections, housing, childcare  Leading up to the Legislative Session -- and during the 45-day session itself -- we discussed tons of bills. Now, we check on some of the legislation that passed and now awaits the Governor's signature... or veto. This segment, we discuss legislation on elections, housing, and childcare.    Study: How much does Utah rely on the federal government for funds?  Here in Utah, we pride ourselves on self-reliance. It's one of the founding principles of our state -- a carry-over from the pioneers. It's not always possible to be 100% self-reliant though; sometimes we need assistance from the federal government. But just how much do we rely on the federal government? A new study puts us towards the bottom of the list. 

The Utah Attorney General's Office has filed 11 lawsuits related to alleged forgery-related charges concerning signatures gathered for the 2025 primary election in Utah.  Co-Host of Inside Sources, Taylor Morgan joins the show to discuss the signature gathering process.

Mike King - Profiling Evil: Robert TellesAug 30, 2024The creator and host of Profiling Evil is Mike King. Mike retired from law enforcement after 28-years of service. He worked in patrol, SWAT, Motors, investigations and through the ranks, ultimately reaching chief within the Utah Attorney General's Office. After retirement, he went to work at Esri as a global director of 911 and Fraud. He spent a year with Dataminr until retiring in January of 2024.Mike continues to consult on GIS for public safety for Bent Ear Solutions and appears regularly on CourtTV as a law enforcement subject matter expert. He appears on NewsNation, Fox, Nancy Grace and the Dr. Phil programs regularly. He and FBI profiler Greg Cooper (his mentor) were principle investigators in the Emmy award-winning documentary, “Who Killed King Tut?” Additionally he has worked on A&E's “Killing Season” and is in his second season with A&E's History's Greatest Mysteries with Lawrence Fishburne.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Host: Taylor Morgan  New Utah Attorney General Derek Brown says he wants to restore trust and transparency to the office. Some of the ways he plans to do this are through releasing his public calendar, putting personal assets in a blind trust, and resigning from boards he sits on. He joins Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan to talk more about his priorities for office. 

Host: Taylor Morgan  Pres.-elect Trump pushes for Supreme Court to block sentencing in ‘hush money’ trial  President-elect Donald Trump is asking the United States Supreme Court to block his criminal ‘hush money’ trial. It comes just days before sentencing was supposed to happen, this Friday. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest developments and discusses the authority SCOTUS may or may not have in this case.    Governor Cox takes oath of office for second term  Earlier today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox was publicly inaugurated for his second term in office. In his inauguration speech, he spoke often about what makes Utah different from the rest of the country: that we focus on faith, family, and community. Former Governor Gary Herbert – who chose Cox to join his ticket at Lieutenant Gover several years ago – joins Inside Sources to share his analysis of today’s ceremony.    Rep. Celeste Maloy calls for a size reduction for federal agencies  In a recent opinion piece featured in The Hill, Utah’s Second Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy called on a size reduction for federal agencies. She believes – as do many of her Republican colleagues – that non-elected bureaucrats are too plentiful in federal government. She explains her thoughts on the lack of accountability for so-called “experts” working in federal agencies.    New Elected Officials: Derek Brown, new Utah Attorney General  New Utah Attorney General Derek Brown says he wants to restore trust and transparency to the office. Some of the ways he plans to do this are through releasing his public calendar, putting personal assets in a blind trust, and resigning from boards he sits on. He joins Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan to talk more about his priorities for office.    Utah’s Senate Majority releases top priorities ahead of Legislative General Session  Inside Sources is the place to get all your news on the upcoming 2025 Legislative General Session. Today, we spoke with Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore about Senate Republicans’ top priorities for the session. This include focusing on legislation surrounding energy, education, public lands, and affordable housing.    New Elected Officials: Cole Kelley, new State School Board Member  In the last election, 8 of the 15 seats on the Utah State Board of Education were up for grabs. 3 of those seats were won by new members. One of those new elected officials is Cole Kelley, Utah State School Board representative for District 12. He calls into Inside Sources to talk about the things he heard from constituents as he ran for office, and how he thinks the Board can better work with the State Legislature.    New Elected Officials: Amanda Bollinger, new State School Board Member  Representing District 9 on the Utah State School Board is new member Amanda Bollinger. She comes into the position with a solid background in education, having defeated the incumbent during last year’s primary election. She calls into Inside Sources to explain her top priorities for office and how she sees the State School Board evolving alongside the State Legislature. 

  Ryan Goodrich was a trusted title agent who became a thief. The Utah Attorney General's Office prosecuted the case and sought justice for the victims in October. For years, Goodrich ran Synergy Title in Syracuse and, outwardly, lived an ideal life. In truth, Goodrich stole more than $9 million from real estate buyers, sellers and lenders over two years. And, behind the scenes, Goodrich kept the money he was supposed to pay clients for selling their homes. He didn't complete financial transactions; he kept the money. He tried to hide it but our Assistant Attorney General prosecuting the case says his scheme buried him in evidence. Wayne Jones of our Mortgage and Financial Fraud Division joins us on this Legally Speaking podcast to share more.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, November 7, 20244:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg to give us his thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election, and what claiming Senate majority will mean for the GOP moving forward.4:38 pm: Local political consultant and strategist Dave Owen joins the program for a conversation about results of the election.5:05 pm: Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party, now the Utah Attorney General-elect, joins the program for a conversation about what comes next as he prepares to take the reigns as the state's top law enforcement official.6:05 pm: Tim Head, Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition joins Rod and Greg to discuss how Donald Trump won the Catholic vote by 15 points, the largest margin of victory in a presidential election in that demographic in decades.

Utah Attorney General-elect Derek Brown has announced he has called upon more than 40 people to help advise his transition to the office of AG. There are attorneys, politicians, authors, law enforcement and business experts on the list from both sides of the aisle. Derek Brown joins Dave and Debbie to discuss his intentions for his transition, and how he hopes working with such a diverse group of people can promote transparency and restore trust in the AG's office.

Host: Greg Skordas A man on Utah’s death row will continue moving towards execution following a denial from a judge, which aimed to remove the Utah Attorney General’s Office from the case. Ralph Menzies’ lawyers had argued that Menzies was no longer competent, but the state disagreed. The lawyers hoped to remove the AG’s Office from the case due to the office’s closeness with those who conducted the competency review. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks the newest development down for our listeners.

Host: Greg Skordas Judge denies motion aiming to remove Utah AG’s office from death row caseA man on Utah’s death row will continue moving towards execution following a denial from a judge, which aimed to remove the Utah Attorney General’s Office from the case. Ralph Menzies’ lawyers had argued that Menzies was no longer competent, but the state disagreed. The lawyers hoped to remove the AG’s Office from the case due to the office’s closeness with those who conducted the competency review. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks the newest development down for our listeners. Several election-related cases before the Supreme Court right nowSeveral election-related cases are before the U.S. Supreme Court right now, and they could have major effects on the election next week. We go over a few of them, including one in Virginia that’s resulting in a purging of voter records. We also discuss a few other cases involving candidates around the country. Utah County attorney investigating County Clerk over ballot trackingEarlier this week, the Deseret News spoke with Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson and learned that he was tracking the method by which politicians in his county voted. We discussed the specifics of that issue earlier in this week, but now the county attorney has confirmed an investigation into the incident. We catch listeners up on this new development ahead of next week’s election. More insights into the ballot processing procedures in Utah’s countiesWhile Election Day might not be for a few more days, mail-in ballots have been pouring into county clerk’s offices around the state. KSL-TV got an inside look at how these ballot processing centers operate. We hear from them and discuss other ways county clerks, their offices, and their team of volunteers are keeping the election safe.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Recapping this week’s debate double-headerUtahns got to watch two debates last night: the Vice Presidential debate and the Utah Attorney General debate. The biggest thing that stood out to the KSL at Night hosts for the Vice Presidential debate was the presence of civility and focusing on policy. With the Attorney General debate, it was the presence of 4 candidates on the stage that caught our attention. We begin our show with hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan sharing their favorite moments from both the VP and Attorney General debates. Which local races should you be paying attention to?Presidential election years often mean down-ballot races get overshadowed and possibly forgotten. Even though they may not be as publicized as races like president and governor, they’re still just as important – if not more important because it’s closer to you, the voter. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan take a few minutes to share their opinions on the local races voters should be paying attention to. Examining how the parties work and operate here in UtahSome interesting drama has popped up on X, shedding some light into the processes and structure of the major political parties here in Utah. We take a segment to go in-depth on the inner workings of both the Republican and Democratic Parties here in Utah. Are you familiar with the State Central Committee? If not, you should be. Listen to find out why! Salt Lake City Council votes to approve sales tax increase for downtown revitalizationThe revitalization plans for downtown Salt Lake City took another step forward last night, following a city council vote to approve a sales tax increase of .5%. Many have been in support of this plan; many have also been against. City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the show to break down hers and the city council’s vote. She also explains what will happen next. Presidential race updatesWith 33 days to go until Election Day, and about two weeks until ballots hit mailboxes here in Utah, we’re coming down to the last pushes for presidential candidates to win voters’ hearts. What has former President Donald Trump been up to in the last week? And what about Vice President Kamala Harris – what’s new there? We take a few minutes to catch listeners up-to-speed on the presidential race. Previewing a KSL NewsRadio special: The Inspired ConstitutionThis weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold General Conference. Between sessions, KSL NewsRadio will air several in-depth specials. Today, we chat with Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson about his special, The Inspired Constitution. Listen in for a preview of how faith plays a major role in the creation and interpretation of the United States Constitution. News Roundup: dockworker strike, new referendum to stop downtown revitalizationTonight’s show finishes up with a lightning news roundup of some of the stories that caught our eyes. First up, we discuss the current longshoremen strike; what exactly are they asking for? Then we take a few minutes to talk about a new petition to prevent the downtown revitalization from moving forward.

Four candidates for Utah's attorney general took the debate stage at Southern Utah University Tuesday evening in the election to replace current Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes.  The candidates were Republican Derek Brown, Democrat Rudy Bautista, United Utah Party's Michelle Quist and Libertarian W. Andrew McCullough. The debate was moderated by KSL at Night host Maura Carabello.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner Two debates air tomorrow – the Utah Attorney General and Vice Presidential debate. We kick off today’s KSL at Night previewing and discussing these two debates; Adam Gardiner thinks they’re important, but Taylor Morgan doesn’t think so. We discuss what each host is looking most forward to and what they think the candidates need to focus on in the debates in order to make their mark with voters ahead of the November election.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Previewing tomorrow’s debate double-headerTwo debates air tomorrow – the Utah Attorney General and Vice Presidential debate. We kick off today’s KSL at Night previewing and discussing these two debates; Adam Gardiner thinks they’re important, but Taylor Morgan doesn’t think so. We discuss what each host is looking most forward to and what they think the candidates need to focus on in the debates in order to make their mark with voters ahead of the November election. Examining Senator Romney’s Family Security ActOutgoing U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has introduced the Family Security Act, which Romney says is a pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage bill. The act would modernize and streamline federal policies into an expanded Child Tax Credit, which is due to see major decreases in 2025 as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the ins and outs of this new bill. Getting an insider’s view on the recently-passed continuing resolutionLast week, the United States House and Senate both passed a continuing resolution that would fund the government into December. It’s not a full spending bill; it only contains extensions that Speaker Mike Johnson said were “absolutely necessary.” Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-2) joins KSL at Night in the studio to walk our listeners through the most recent bill and the exclusion of the SAVE Act in that bill. What’s going on with the revitalization zone near the Utah State Fairpark?You’ve probably heard a lot about the revitalization zone in Downtown Salt Lake City, but did you know there’s another similar zone near the Utah State Fairpark? This zone was also created through a Utah State Legislature bill last year. We chat with Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, Chair of the Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District to get some updates on the plans. Union support strong and growing for former President Donald TrumpFor the past several decades, unions around the country have supported Democratic candidates, especially in presidential races. New data shows that former President Donald Trump is on track for the best performance among union voters in 40 years. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan discuss how Trump’s populist policies have earned him the support of the working class. Ranked-choice voting in Utah: the pros and cons of this methodIn 2018, the Utah lawmakers approved an opt-in pilot program that would allow cities to use ranked-choice voting in non-partisan elections. As the years have gone on, fewer and fewer cities have decided to continue using this voting method. Why is this? We dig into the topic ahead of the November election. Josh Daniels from Trust Utah Elections provides reasons why he supports ranked-choice voting; Riverton City Council Member Andy Pierucci provides an opposing view. How to keep strong political feelings from dividing your familyPolitics and religion – two topics most people try to avoid when talking with family. But in an election year, it’s not always easy to avoid talking about politics. When the topic inevitably comes up, how should you handle it? The KSL at Night hosts have a lively discussion on how to have beneficial political conversations with family members.

Mike King - Profiling Evil: Robert Telles2 hours agoThe creator and host of Profiling Evil is Mike King. Mike retired from law enforcement after 28-years of service. He worked in patrol, SWAT, Motors, investigations and through the ranks, ultimately reaching chief within the Utah Attorney General's Office. After retirement, he went to work at Esri as a global director of 911 and Fraud. He spent a year with Dataminr until retiring in January of 2024.Mike continues to consult on GIS for public safety for Bent Ear Solutions and appears regularly on CourtTV as a law enforcement subject matter expert. He appears on NewsNation, Fox, Nancy Grace and the Dr. Phil programs regularly. He and FBI profiler Greg Cooper (his mentor) were principle investigators in the Emmy award-winning documentary, “Who Killed King Tut?” Additionally he has worked on A&E's “Killing Season” and is in his second season with A&E's History's Greatest Mysteries with Lawrence Fishburne.Mike recently released two new books, “Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult” and “She Knew No Fear.” Both are available on this site. In addition, King has co-authored, “Who Killed King Tut?” – “Predators, Who They Are and How to Stop Them” – “Profilers” and several law enforcement training manuals on victimology and criminal profiling.Mike has a Master of Criminal Justice degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree and an Associates Degree along with thousands of hours of law enforcement training.Website & BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Guest Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas A candidate running in the election to become Utah’s next attorney general has been charred with felony bribery in elections. Frank Mylar sent a text message to another candidate in the Attorney General race last week, which led to a police report being filed. The message offered a job in Frank’s office in exchange for an endorsement. Adam and Greg go through the details of the case and the repercussions of the charge against Myler.

In breaking news today, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced a felony charge filed against Frank Demcy Mylar for an alleged bribe he offered while he was a candidate for Utah Attorney General. Apparently, on April 19, 2024, the defendant sent a text message to Trent Christensen, opponent in the race for AG, offering him a job at the Utah Attorney General’s Office if he endorsed Mr. Mylar. KSL Legal Analyst, Greg Skordas, joins Dave and Marty to break down what it means to be charged with bribery. 

The Utah Investigative Journalism Project recently reported that Kane Creek developer Craig Weston donated over $40,000 to attorney general candidate Derek Brown's campaign in 2023. Reporter Eric Peterson connects the dots for us about why this relationship is relevant within the larger story of the controversial housing development in Moab. - Show Notes - • Moab Sun News coverage: https://moabsunnews.com/2024/06/06/controversial-kane-creek-developer-quietly-makes-major-donations-in-ags-race/ • Utah Investigative Journalism Project training on searching through campaign donations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eGNCnhbRGA

Host: Adam Gardiner Discussing the results of the GOP primary race for Utah GovernorKSL at Night host Adam Gardiner begins the show by digging into the results of the primary race for Utah’s governor. Incumbent Spencer Cox is the presumptive GOP nominee, beating out Phil Lyman. While Lyman says he won’t concede, does that actually matter? Adam shares his thoughts.   Looking at the results of the U.S. Senate and Utah Attorney General races Current representative for the 3rd District John Curtis appears to have won the nomination for the open United States Senate seat. We hear how Curtis plans to represent all Utahns. KSL at Night also takes a look at the primary race for Utah’s Attorney General, discussing how Derek Brown came to lead that race.   How did the three congressional primary races turn out? Three out of four congressional districts in Utah had Republican primaries yesterday. In the 1st District, incumbent Blake Moore appears to have won. In the 3rd District, state Senator Mike Kennedy also looks to have won. But the 2nd District race between incumbent Celeste Maloy and newcomer Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. Adam discusses these races and compares them to the results at the state convention.   Examining the relationship between convention and signature-gathering candidates Throughout this whole election cycle, there’s been a rather large discussion on the way candidates make it onto the ballot: through the convention/caucus system, or through gathering signatures. Each method has its pros and cons, and Adam — as someone who’s run for office before — understands both routes. He shares some thoughts and we hear from supporters and opponents of the convention/caucus system.

Host: Adam Gardiner Current representative for the 3rd District John Curtis appears to have won the nomination for the open United States Senate seat. We hear how Curtis plans to represent all Utahns. KSL at Night also takes a look at the primary race for Utah’s Attorney General, discussing how Derek Brown came to lead that race.

In this week's episode, Jim O'Brien and Maggie Mick interview Derek Brown, Republican candidate for Attorney General in Utah. In addition to diving into the issues facing Utahans, we learn about his career in Washington, D.C., time as a state legislator in Utah, and stints in the private sector. 

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, May 30, 20244:05 pm: Greg Hughes joins Rod for reaction to the verdict of today's Trump trial. Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts.4:38 pm: Former U.S. Attorney for Utah, Brett Tolman, now Executive Director of Right on Crime joins Rod to give us his reaction to the verdict in the Donald Trump trial.5:38 pm: Former Utah Congressman, now Fox News Analyst, Jason Chaffetz joins the show for a conversation about the Trump trial verdict.6:05 pm: We conclude this week's series of interviews with candidates for Utah Attorney General with former Utah GOP Chair Derek Brown.6:20 pm: Representative Tyler Clancy joins the program to discuss his proposal to help reduce recidivism and improve re-entry to society for people leaving prison in Utah.6:38 pm: Representative Candace Pierucci, sponsor of Utah's recently passed school voucher program, joins Rod to discuss the lawsuit filed against the state by the Utah Education Association (teacher's union) to stop the law from taking effect.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  It feels like déjà vu – Attorney General Sean Reyes is suing a reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune to keep his calendar private. This comes just a few months after he sued KSL over the same thing and lost. KSL-TV Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera and KSL-TV Investigative Producer Annie Knox join the hosts in the studio to talk through this new lawsuit, comparing it to the lawsuit they recently won. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Part 1: Verdict reached in Donald Trump’s hush money trial  In an historic move, a jury of 12 New Yorkers has found former president Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial. He is now a convicted felon. This has never happened in American history. What does it mean? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas look at the political and legal aspects of this verdict.  Part 2: What’s next for Trump and his campaign?  As former president Trump left the courtroom following his verdict, he told reporters he would fight this guilty verdict. We hear what he had to say, and the KSL at Night hosts discuss. We also hear from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who thanked the jurors for their service. So, now that the verdict has been reached, what’s next? Listen to find out!  Part 3: The effects of Trump’s guilty verdict in the political ecosystem  Now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, how will he fare in the November election? Previous polls have asked if people’s votes would change if Trump was found guilty, and now those voters have a serious choice to make. What about Nikki Haley – will she return to the race? How are Utah leaders responding to the conviction? Leah and Greg take a look at all of these questions and how they could affect the coming election.  Chad Daybell found guilty on all counts in murder trial  Another verdict was reached today in a major court case: Chad Daybell has been found guilty on all counts in his murder trial. The jury in that case will now decide the fate of Daybell, which could go as far as the death penalty. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas talks about the process going forward, and how the defense will try to influence the jury into delivering a lighter sentence.  Utah Attorney General suing reporter to keep calendar private  It feels like déjà vu – Attorney General Sean Reyes is suing a reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune to keep his calendar private. This comes just a few months after he sued KSL over the same thing and lost. KSL-TV Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera and KSL-TV Investigative Producer Annie Knox join the hosts in the studio to talk through this new lawsuit, comparing it to the lawsuit they recently won.  SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito says he will not recuse himself from Jan. 6th cases  In a letter to Congress, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he won’t recuse himself from cases relating to the January 6th insurrection, even as concerns arise due to controversial flags flying at his homes. Justice Alito says the flags were flown by his wife, so he doesn’t see a reason to recuse himself. The KSL at Night hosts share their thoughts on this situation.  Harvard University says they will partially embrace “institutional neutrality”  Harvard University now says that it will no longer take positions on outside issues – things not “relevant to the core function of the university.” This comes after rallies and statements regarding events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel/Hamas conflict. Leah Murray, KSL at Night host and professor at Weber State University talks about how public universities in Utah handle neutrality.   The importance of taking vacations as a family  With the summer quickly approaching, you might be thinking it’s time for a vacation. If you weren’t going to take your children, you may want to rethink that. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas finish the show discussing why family vacations matter. 

Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” May 29, 20244:20 pm: Vivek Ramaswamy, author and former GOP candidate for President of the United States, joins the show to discuss the Trump trial as well as his endorsement of Colby Jenkins in Utah's second congressional district race.4:38 pm: Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how the stunt the Biden campaign pulled yesterday having actor Robert DeNiro speak outside the Manhattan Courthouse shows the trial is political warfare.6:05 pm: We continue our series of interviews with candidates for state and federal races today as Frank Mylar, a candidate for Utah Attorney General, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his campaign.6:38 pm: Elaine Mallon of the Washington Examiner joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about her piece on the six signs that Joe Biden is panicking about his chances at re-election.

Reactions are coming in to today's verdict out of New York from all over the country. Joining me live here is former Utah GOP chair Derek Brown... who is also running for Utah Attorney General. 

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, May 28, 20244:20 pm: Scott Hogenson, a contributor to Townhall.com, joins Rod for a conversation about his recent piece in which he says Pride Month is as insult to American excellence.4:38 pm: Rachel Terry, a candidate for Utah Attorney General, joins the program for a conversation about her campaign.6:05 pm: David Keltz, author and contributor to American Greatness joins Rod for a conversation about his piece on how now is the time for the GOP to unite behind Donald Trump.6:20 pm: Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer for National Review Online joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how the dumb Justice Samuel Alito flag story has gotten even dumber.6:38 pm: Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies joins the program to discuss his piece in the New York Post outlining how America once took a two-generation long pause from immigration and how it fixed many of the nation's labor issues.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan A text message has come to light between a current candidate for Utah Attorney General, Frank Mylar, and a former candidate, Trent Christensen. It’s now sparked a police investigation, and could hold severe consequences. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas walks listeners through the Utah Criminal Code to see what laws may have been broken. 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan Nikki Haley says she’ll support Trump & SLC Mayor Mendenhall wants a large raise  KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas kick off the show with news that broke this afternoon: former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she’ll support Donald Trump’s bid for election. Then the hosts switch gears and talk about a rather large raise that Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is requesting for herself and the City Council members. A 26% raise … who wouldn’t want that?  Legal drama in the GOP primary race for Utah Attorney General A text message has come to light between a current candidate for Utah Attorney General, Frank Mylar, and a former candidate, Trent Christensen. It’s now sparked a police investigation, and could hold severe consequences. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas walks listeners through the Utah Criminal Code to see what laws may have been broken.  Utahns among those believed to lead failed coup attempt in Congo  Two Utahns are among a group of people believed to have led a failed coup attempt in Democratic Republic of the Congo. KSL NewsRadio’s Peter Johnston joins the program to walk us through all the twists and turns of this story. He also shares some insight from people who knew the two when they lived in Utah.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could address the U.S. Congress  United States House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s moving ahead with an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. This comes after International Criminal Court prosecutors say they want arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu’s alleged involvement in war crimes. The KSL at Night hosts look at the response from other U.S. leaders towards this idea.  What’s the status of the SLC downtown revitalization plan?  The Salt Lake City Council heard hours of public comment last night, all focused on the new sports and entertainment district downtown. Strong opinions on both sides, but as KSL-TV’s Lindsay Aerts tells the KSL at Night hosts, a majority of the sentiment is negative. She joins the show to give an update from all sides involved in this plan.  Affordable housing – is it in the SLC downtown revitalization plan?  As Salt Lake City looks to revitalize a large section of downtown, some have raised concerns about the city’s lack of affordable housing and how this project would affect those experiencing homelessness. One of the organizations voicing these concerns is Crossroads Urban Center. Executive Director Glenn Bailey joins the program to talk about an open letter he penned to elected officials about the project.   President Biden releases 1 million barrels of oil ahead of holiday weekend  Contrary to the usual summer price hikes, Americans are seeing a decrease in gas prices across the country right now. At the same time, the Biden Administration is releasing one million barrels of oil from the Northeast Reserve, hoping that will continue to drive prices down. The KSL at Night hosts debate whether this small release will actually help.  How to properly fly the American flag on Memorial Day  Did you know there’s a specific way one should fly the U.S. flag on Memorial Day? We bring vexillologist DeVaughn Simper from Colonial Flag onto the show to walk us through the proper etiquette for all sorts of situations. If you’re going to fly a flag this weekend or place a flag on a headstone at a cemetery, you’ll definitely want to listen to Simper’s advice. 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon The June 25th primary is quickly approaching, and now a group called Building America’s Future has announced a six-figure ad buy in support of Republican Attorney General Candidate Derek Brown. Although there was no specific number for how much money was spent on the ads, this remains a large funding effort in a very important race. The KSL at Night hosts delve into the details.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon Senate Democrats to introduce new border security bill KSL at Night kicks off a new week with hosts Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon discussing news that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will reintroduce a border security bill. Some Republicans say the bill is a political stunt, so they won’t support it. Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill is dead on arrival in the House. The hosts discuss if the bill will go anywhere.   Prosecution rests amidst bombshells in Trump hush money trial Trump’s hush money trial could wrap up as soon as next week. Today, the prosecution finished their questioning of Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen. Some of the biggest news dropped today, bringing to light news that Cohen stole money from the Trump Organization and then lied about it. The KSL at Night hosts are joined by Greg Skordas, KSL Legal Analyst, to break down what happened today and what it means for the rest of this trial.   Role of third parties in the new presidential debates  When the modified presidential debates were announced, voters started showing some concern about the elimination of the third parties. Now, we’re learning that 7 in 10 voters want to see third-party and independent candidates in presidential debates this cycle. Taylor and Rusty discuss the decision to modify debates and how it called into question the potency of the long-standing debate organizer.   Voters’ concerns about inflation and how it’ll affect elections Lots of issues affect how people vote in elections. Border security, abortion rights, election security – all big ones. But a new poll finds that inflation is “far and away” the biggest issue for Americans heading into the 2024 election. It’s affecting Biden’s approval ratings, but it’s not a clear-cut finding. President Biden has insisted that higher prices and inflation is due to “corporate greed” but do the KSL at Night hosts agree?   The race for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large seat This election, voters in Salt Lake County will pick a new at-large council member. Two Republicans will take part in the June primary for this seat, as will two Democrats. We start our week-long coverage by interviewing one of the candidates, Michael Carey, GOP candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large. We also plan to speak with all the candidates in the race this week, right here on KSL at Night.   Non-profit announces six-figure ad buy in Utah Attorney General race The June 25th primary is quickly approaching, and now a group called Building America’s Future has announced a six-figure ad buy in support of Republican Attorney General Candidate Derek Brown. Although there was no specific number for how much money was spent on the ads, this remains a large funding effort in a very important race. The KSL at Night hosts delve into the details.   Republican party in-fighting in Arizona and elsewhere After losing the race for Arizona governor in 2020, Kari Lake is back in the spotlight, this time running for Kyrsten Simena’s senate seat. But rifts within the state GOP could hurt hers – and Donald Trump’s — chances of winning. Samuel Benson, Deseret News Political Correspondent, explains why this race, in one of the most critical swing-states in the country, could be hurting the party’s chances with the general electorate.   New survey: best government agency to work for KSL at Night Hosts Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon wrap tonight’s show discussing the annual ‘Best Federal Agencies to Work For’ survey just released last week. This survey covers more than 500 different federal agencies, and measures job satisfaction and engagement. Which government agency do you think would be the best to work for? Listen to this segment to find out who took the top spot!

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon Continuing coverage: Pro-Palestinian protests at University of Utah Pro-Palestine protests have been popping up at college campuses around the country, and now they’ve finally made it to Utah. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon give the latest details on the disbanded encampments at the University of Utah, and share their thoughts on the movement as a whole. GOP governor candidate Phil Lyman sues state over Lt. Governor pick’s disqualification Phil Lyman, GOP gubernatorial candidate who won at last weekend’s state conventions, chose his Lt. Governor pick, Layne Bangerter. Almost immediately, Bangerter was disqualified by the Lt. Governor’s office over residency requirements. Now, Lyman’s campaign is suing the state. State Senator Todd Weiler has been outspoken of Bangerter’s ineligibility, and joins the show to explain. Democratic House leaders say they’ll support Speaker Mike Johnson Why aren’t Democrats helping to oust the current speaker of the house when they did with the former speaker? What’s changed now and why are we seeing this rare bipartisan decision? Aidan Quigley, Reporter for Roll Call, joins Leah and Rusty to explain the decision and what it means for the speaker position and both parties going forward. Ukraine funding bill – where is the money actually going? After a long back-and-forth in Congress, the Ukraine funding package passed last week. What’s actually in the bill, and where’s the money going? Rusty Cannon, KSL at Night host and President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, follows the money with his detailed insights. Chad Daybell murder trial resumes this week KSL NewsRadio’s Aimee Cobabe is in Boise this week, tracking the latest developments in the Chad Daybell murder trial. She discusses the latest developments in the case, and gives a rundown at how much longer the case could drag out. Attorney General candidate Derek Brown shares his thoughts  The race for Utah Attorney General is on! After losing in convention, Utah Attorney General Candidate, Derek Brown raised enough signatures to appear on Utah Republican voter's primary ballot early this summer. Derek talks with Leah and Rusty about his campaign’s plan to win the primary election and what his administration would do differently than the Reye’s administration if they win.  Treasury Secretary testifies about tax deals, free tax return program success The IRS rolled out a free tax return program this year, and is touting it as a success. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testified today before the House Committee on Ways & Means about these changes and more. Luckily, co-host Rusty Cannon is a tax expert and helps Leah and our listeners break down the implications of this change. Politicians are still … human? It’s easy to forget that deep inside, politicians are still human (well, unless you believe they’re alien lizards or something like that). KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon share some of their favorite moments where politicians showed a lighter side. They discuss why the humanizing of politicians is good for democracy.  

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon The race for Utah Attorney General is on! After losing in convention, Utah Attorney General Candidate, Derek Brown raised enough signatures to appear on Utah Republican voter's primary ballot early this summer. Derek talks with Leah and Rusty about his campaign’s plan to win the primary election and what his administration would do differently than the Reye’s administration if they win. 

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, April 29, 20244:20 pm: Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project and Co-Chair of the Stop Ranked Choice Voting Coalition on his piece in The Hill about the ranked choice voting fad coming to an end.4:38 pm: Terry Jones, Editor of Insights and Issues joins the program for a conversation about a plan the Democrats have hatched to permanently steal the presidency.5:05 pm: Trent Staggs, Riverton Mayor and a candidate for U.S. Senate, won the delegate vote as the Utah GOP candidate at convention over the weekend and he joins Rod to discuss what comes next in his campaign.6:05 pm: Colby Jenkins nearly missed knocking out incumbent Congresswoman Celeste Maloy in the delegate vote but will be on the primary ballot for Utah's 2nd Congressional district and he joins Rod to discuss his performance at the convention.6:20 pm: Frank Mylar was the delegate favorite among the candidates for Utah Attorney General at convention, and he joins the show to discuss his campaign platform.6:38 pm: State Senator Mike Kennedy, a candidate for Utah's 3rd Congressional district seat, won the delegate vote at Saturday's convention and he joins Rod to discuss the victory and his campaign path moving forward.

Michelle Quist, Of Counsel at Holland & Hart LLP, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Michelle is running for Attorney General with the United Utah party and they go over what that role looks like in the political sphere. They talk about the current state of affairs at the attorney general's office and Michelle demonstrates the importance of refocusing efforts on lawyering for the good of Utah. They dive into her campaign and discuss how it's different from other types of political campaigns, as well as how her victory would mark a historic moment for Utah. They also go in depth about the United Utah party and why people are switching political parties today. Tune in to learn more! "People are looking for something other than the extreme sides...The parties have become so extreme."

This episode's conversation features Michelle Quist, a United Utah candidate running for Utah Attorney General. In this episode, Michelle shares why she chose to run as a third-party candidate, what she hopes to bring to the race, and what she has learned from previous runs for office.  Learn more about Project Elect: https://projectelectwomen.org/

Utah Republicans are opting for a caucus this year instead of a primary. Derek Brown who is currently running for Utah Attorney General organized the primary in 2020 as GOP chair...

Rod Arquette Show w/ Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” February 28, 20244:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party joins Rod and Greg to preview next week's Utah GOP Caucus and clarify how the party will nominate its candidate for President of the United States.5:05 pm: Neil deMause, Author of “Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit” joins Rod and Greg to give his impressions of two bills that would raise taxes in Utah to pay for new hockey and baseball venues.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Kennedy joins the program for a conversation with Rod and Greg about HB165, which would require a federal officer (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) to inform the Utah Attorney General or other local law enforcement when someone in the country illegally is released from federal custody.

This week, Audrey interviews Rachel Terry, a Republican candidate for Utah Attorney General. For years, Rachel thought she might run for office someday. When the opportunity to run for AG arose, she started voicing this desire aloud and says this made all the difference.  Learn more about Project Elecet: https://projectelectwomen.org/.  

The Utah Attorney General must release his work calendar to the public.  That's what a judge decided today... after KSL went to court against the Utah Attorney General's Office over an open records request. 

KSL's Top Story:  A big social media bill has just ONE more hurdle to clear and it'll head to the Governor’s Desk.  Social media is under fire in both Utah and the US Supreme Court. 

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL SEAN REYES to discuss his support of Texas and the problem of the border crisis Utah Attorney General Reyes Supports Texas Border Defense Barriers Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, February 1, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL SEAN REYES to discuss his support of Texas and the problem of the border crisis Utah Attorney General Reyes Supports Texas Border Defense Barriers VIDEO: DC woman retells on TikTok what it's like to go on a date with guys in DC VIDEO: Tiktok woman in her 30s not sure what to do with her life -- she doesn't know if she should change her job, start looking for a guy at 33 to marry... drive around with her dog... go to an island and work at smoothie shack ... but she doesn't have choices because of finances WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - founder of the Media Research Center (MRC) on the Big Tech hearing   IWF ‘WORKING FOR WOMEN' REPORT Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, February 1, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawsuit filed against TikTok by the Utah Attorney General's office back in October was released to the public on Thursday and it's heavy with allegations. From an addiction-based design to notifications that threaten a healthy sleep schedule, Hanna Seariac from Deseret News joins the show to read between the lines of the lawsuit.

Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Jerome Elam as the two discuss the importance of advocating for male victims of trafficking. Jerome Elam Jerome Elam is president and CEO of Trafficking in America Task Force, Child Sex Trafficking Survivor, Survivor Leader, recipient of the Award for Courage presented by the National Council of Jewish Women, a member of ECPAT Global Survivors Forum, a member of ECPAT Global Network of Survivor Led Organizations. He's a staff writer and columnist for Community's Digital News, a special adviser to the Utah Attorney General, a Marine Corps veteran, recipient of the US Attorney General's Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award for Anti Trafficking work, and chosen as one of New York's New Abolitionists. Key Points The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference unites 57 OSCE member countries to report on how they've been addressing human trafficking and it is global in attendance. Human trafficking is multifaceted because there is forced criminality involved, making it less likely for men and boys to be identified as survivors. Jerome Elam describes grooming as psychological quicksand in which the predator grooms the victim through the five stages listed in the episode. Because of the shame that surrounds male victims, they are less likely to disclose the crimes, and through the grooming of a child's environment, the victim is less likely to be believed by the adults around them. Resources Trafficking in America Task Force  National Council of Jewish Women  ECPAT Global Survivors Forum  ECPAT Global Network of Survivor Led Organizations Communities Digital News Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe's Office  Human Dimensions Conference National Referral Mechanisms OSCE ODIHR Safe Harbor Laws  304 - European Perspectives, with Ioana Bauer  Jerome Elam in “The Silence” The Clown and The Candy Man Survivor Voices of Human Trafficking Jerome Elam: UN World Day Against Human Trafficking Jerome Elam: New York's New Abolitionists  Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:00 You are listening to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast episode #306: Survivor Voices Leading Change, with Jerome Elam. Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. My name is Sandie Morgan and this is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. Our guest today is Jerome Elam. He is president and CEO of Trafficking in America Task Force, Child Sex Trafficking Survivor, Survivor Leader, recipient of the Award for Courage presented by the National Council of Jewish Women, a member of ECPAT Global Survivors Forum, a member of ECPAT Global Network of Survivor Led Organizations. He's a staff writer and columnist for Community's Digital News, a special adviser to the Utah Attorney General, a Marine Corps veteran, recipient of the US Attorney General's Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award for Anti Trafficking work, and chosen as one of New York's New Abolitionists. He's so much more and you're going to learn about that in our conversation. Welcome to the show, Jerome. Jerome Elam 1:59 Thank you Sandie, it's an honor to be here. Sandra Morgan 2:01 You just came back from Warsaw, Poland for the OSCE Conference, there's 57 member countries. Tell us what that is, why you were there, and maybe a couple of other things I'm going to ask you. Jerome Elam 2:17 Absolutely. Thank you for that question. The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference is a yearly conference that is put on by the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe's Office of Democratic Initiatives and Human Rights, that brings together the 57 member countries of the OSCE where we can basically give them a report card on how they're doing in terms of addressing human trafficking. So one of the things I've been really grateful for is opportunity t...

Tim is joined by Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, to talk about his take on The Sound of Freedom, the first operation he went on, and more! Purchase tickets to see The Sound of Freedom by clicking the link below! angel.com/sof-timListen on: SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsRead Tim's latest statement on The Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/why-we-need-a-global-coalition-to-fight-child-trafficking53mWatch 'The Light in the Darkness' here:https://www.prageru.com/video/episode-1-find-the-courage-to-fight-for-libertyFollow Tim on Instagram:@timballard89