Podcasts about utah governor spencer cox

A new poll in the Deseret News shows Governor Cox is seeing a boost in approval. Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News discusses what the polling shows in behind this boost where both democrats and republicans fall with their approval of Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

Full Press Conference. Hear from RSL Legend Brian Dunseth, LHM CEO Steve Starks, Partial Shareholder David Blitzer, LHM Board Chairman Steve Miller, MLS Commisioner Don Garber, NWSL Commisioner Jessica Burman, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox. 

Today, the Miller Sports + Entertainment Group announced they are purchasing a controlling interest in Real Salt Lake & RSL Football Holdings.    Hear from LHM CEO Steve Starks, Partial Shareholder David Blitzer, LHM Board Chairman Steve Miller, MLS Commisioner Don Garber, NWSL Commisioner Jessica Burman, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox. 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon  Tariffs have been ever-present in everyone's minds over the past several weeks. Here locally, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to make plans for a possible recession as a result of the tariffs. And now China is positioning itself it be the source of economic "stability and certainty." All of this comes while President Trump seeks to bring countries to the bargaining table as he tries to fix what he calls a trade imbalance. 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon  Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt  A federal judge has found that the Trump administration can be held in contempt of court. It comes after the administration allowed planes full of deportees to fly to an El Salvadorian prison, even after a judge said those plans needed to turn around. Today, Judge Boasberg said the act was a “willful disobedience of judicial order." KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas joins the program to explain the judge’s order and what happens next.    China positioning itself as ‘stable’ economic power thanks to American tariff troubles  Tariffs have been ever present in everyone's minds over the past several weeks. Here locally, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to make plans for a possible recession as a result of the tariffs. And now China is positioning itself it be the source of economic "stability and certainty." All of this comes while President Trump seeks to bring countries to the bargaining table as he tries to fix what he calls a trade imbalance.    The tax burden faced by Utah families  Not all taxes are created equal. So while we get tax cuts in some places, we often see tax rises in other places. This imbalance warrants a deeper dive -- what's the actual tax burden for the average Utah family? Are they paying more or less taxes overall in 2025? Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association joins Inside Sources in the studio to discuss the organization’s Beehive Family Report.    Could Pres. Trump be open to increasing taxes on millionaires?  Tax hikes for millionaires? Reports say that President Trump is open to the idea, even as Congressional leaders push back saying they oppose the idea of any tax hikes. Among House Republicans however, the idea is getting mixed reactions. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the possibility of this idea moving forward.    Signatures gathered, turned in for referendum on public labor union law  Will Utah voters get the chance to vote to overturn House Bill 267, which barred public labor unions from collective bargaining? That's the question on everyone's mind today after opponents to the bill turned in signatures today calling for a referendum on the issue. According to the Protect Utah Coalition -- who was behind the referendum drive -- 320,000 signatures were collected in 30 days. That's more than double what is required under state law. Now, those signatures must be verified. State Director of Elections Ryan Cowley breaks down the process and requirements.    Audit finds Utah’s elections are secure but have security vulnerabilities  Utah's election system is secure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. A new report outlines several vulnerabilities found during a recent audit, including poor password management. Our own Taylor Morgan is an expert with all things elections; he explains how the findings and recommendations will help Utah’s elections be even more secure.    From the Hill to the Trails: The future of Utah’s outdoors after the legislative session  Of the 500+ bills passed during this year's legislative session, several of them addressed Utah's outdoors and recreation areas. Now that the dust of the legislative session has settled, we're getting a clearer look at how those bills will affect Utah's outdoors. State Representative Doug Owens joined a panel today to discuss those policies and the future of outdoor recreation in the state; he joins the show to share some insights from that conversation.    Fundraising already underway for U.S. House races  Election Day for members of the House of Representatives is still more than 18 months away. But the fundraising efforts are already well underway. And in this day and age, you need a lot of money to run a good campaign. Inside Sources finishes things off with Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon having a discussion all about money in politics.  

Mia Love, who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at the age of 49. Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, passed away peacefully Sunday at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, after battling brain cancer, surrounded by family in her final moments. Love began her political career in 2003, serving as a city council member, and later became mayor of Saratoga Springs before becoming a U.S. representative in 2014. Despite a career marked by trailblazing achievements, she was known for her independent voice. She notably spoke out against President Trump during the 2016 campaign and in the years that followed. Her family released a statement celebrating her profound impact, noting her unwavering belief in the American dream. Utah Governor Spencer Cox paid tribute, calling her a visionary leader whose legacy would leave a lasting positive influence. Love's legacy lives on through her courage, leadership, and commitment to public service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says vandalism and attacks on Tesla vehicles will be considered domestic terrorism, all while Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tesla vandals should be imprisoned. So where's the line between vandalism and domestic terrorism... which carry very different punishments. And if vandalizing Teslas is domestic terrorism, was the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol also domestic terrorism? The hosts talk about the hypocrisy of it all. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  Pres. Trump signs executive order to end the Department of Education  The process to fully dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is now underway. Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump signed an executive order to start the process yesterday. There are still a lot of questions about what all the President can actually do to end the Department since it requires an act of Congress to fully dismantle and eliminate the Department. Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss this historic movement.    Town Hall meeting filled with chaos, yelling at two of Utah’s U.S. Reps.  Anger, frustration, commotion -- you could say it was quite a fiasco at last night's Town Hall hosted by Utah's Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-2) and Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-3). Much of the anger from constituents centered around Elon Musk and DOGE cuts to federal programs. People also voiced a lot of concern with what they say is a Congress not willing to push back on President Trump. The Inside Sources hosts give their thoughts on how to have civil discourse and the two Representatives join the show to add to the discussion.    Tesla vandalism to be seen as domestic terrorism?  U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says vandalism and attacks on Tesla vehicles will be considered domestic terrorism, all while Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tesla vandals should be imprisoned. So where's the line between vandalism and domestic terrorism... which carry very different punishments. And if vandalizing Teslas is domestic terrorism, was the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol also domestic terrorism? The hosts talk about the hypocrisy of it all.    Senator Mike Lee calls for restrictions on federal judges  Utah Senator Mike Lee is calling for restrictions on federal judges who rule against President Trump's orders. Senator Lee says, "a single judge shouldn't have the power to overturn presidential policy decisions." This segment, Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss checks and balances, and the overall separation of power as it relates to the judiciary.    Battle looming over the future of Utah’s Republican Party  The battle over the future of the Republican Party here in Utah is heating up as current Party Chair Rob Axson says he will seek reelection against former gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. It got us thinking more about how this fight could shape up and what it could do to the future of the party here. Host Adam Gardiner fields questions from co-host Leah Murray about it.    The Inside Sources hosts discuss March Madness  Every so often, the Inside Sources producer allows the hosts to talk about sports – one of Leah Murray’s favorite topics (besides politics). Since it’s March Madness time, the hosts get a chance to finish the week off discussing the latest on collegiate basketball.   

Host: Taylor Morgan  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. 

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. 

Opinion Editor at Deseret News Jay Evensen, shares the latest on his opinion piece in the Deseret News after Utah Governor Spencer Cox proposed eliminating Utah's tax on social security

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Adam Gardiner  Sentencing delays coming in Trump’s ‘hush money’ case The Manhattan District Attorney has agreed to pause sentencing in Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ case. The defense wants the judge to dismiss the case, but the prosecution wants to delay movement in the case until Mr. Trump is no longer president... in 2029. Inside Sources kicks off the show sharing in-depth updates on this interesting case.  Harris campaign spends more than $1 Billion in short campaign The Kamala Harris campaign is facing major criticisms today, as reports come out showing the campaign spent more than $1 Billion in their short 15-week-long campaign. How were they able to spend so much, yet still lose by so much? Hosts Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter have both worked on political campaigns and have lots of experience spending campaign money; they share their thoughts.  Utah’s Attorney General joins coalition of states against SEC regulation of cryptocurrency Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is now leading a coalition of 18 states who don’t want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Amelia Powers Gardner, co-founder of the Utah Blockchain Coalition and Utah County Commissioner joins Inside Sources to talk about this new lawsuit. She also explains what blockchain and cryptocurrency mean for our less technologically inclined listeners.   Ukraine launches US-made longer-range missiles against Russia Soon after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to use American-made longer-range missiles against Russia, Ukraine launched an attack. Russia is now threatening a nuclear response against countries that aid Ukraine. Things are escalating quickly – should we be concerned? The hosts talk through the situation to calm listeners’ fears.  Democrat Natalie Pinkney declares victory in SLCo Council race For the first time in 22 years, a new council member has taken over Seat C on the Salt Lake County Council. Democrat Natalie Pinkney has defeated Republican candidate Rachelle Morris, making Pinkney the first Black woman elected to a county-wide seat in Utah. We talk about the race as a whole, what Pinkney wants to accomplish, and how she and Morris are going to work together.  Bureau of Land Management revokes UDOT’s right-of-way for Northern Corridor Utah leaders are speaking out against a BLM decision to revoke UDOT’s right-of-way for a new highway in Washington County called the Northern Corridor. What is this project, and why is it such a big deal for not just state leaders, but federal leaders too? Utah DNR Deputy Director Redge Johnson joins Inside Sources to educate Wasatch Front listeners on this important issue and what might happen next.  Gov. Cox’s ‘Disagree Better’ initiative heads to Virginia Utah Governor Spencer Cox was in Virginia today, speaking on a panel about disagreements in politics. He was joined by Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They each spoke about the current political environment and how we can have healthier discussions in that environment. We hear from both of them; the Inside Sources hosts share their reactions. 

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Adam Gardiner  Utah Governor Spencer Cox was in Virginia today, speaking on a panel about disagreements in politics. He was joined by Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They each spoke about the current political environment and how we can have healthier discussions in that environment. We hear from both of them; the Inside Sources hosts share their reactions. 

In the Season 5 premiere, Tom and Bob reflect on some of Season 4's standout moments, including their insightful conversation with Utah Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox. The couple shares their love story while shedding light on the loneliness epidemic and its alarming health risks. Tom and Bob also dive into the origin story of their podcast, explaining their mission to inspire listeners each week with compelling stories, valuable tips, and engaging guests to get out of their apartments and ask someone to dinner. And never fear; they will always have episodes of the fans' favorite—"Bad Date Stories." #datingtips #datingadvice #datingcoach #firstdates #dating #baddatestories #govenor #firstlady #spencercox #abbycox #itsjustdinner

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Senator Mike Lee at the Utah One Summit, answering questions about control of state lands, affordable housing in the state and improving the economy in rural parts of the state.

Brian King, Democratic Candidate for UT Governor will be taking the debate stage Wednesday against Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Libertarian Candidate Rob Latham. Brian King joins the show to speak on his priorities for his campaign and what he will be focused on during Wednesday's debate.

Amidst a contentious election season and increased political polarization, how can we disagree better? Sharon McMahon sits down with Utah Governor Spencer Cox to talk about how love your neighbors, especially the ones you disagree with. He tells us how to be architects instead of arsonists, builders instead of destroyers.Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahonSupervising Producer: Melanie Buck ParksAudio Producer: Craig Thompson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the oldest Latino civil rights group in the US is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's raids on their members' homes. Then, on the rest of the menu, California lawmakers approved legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers and regulate AI; a Republican state representative in central Florida has been indicted on felony forgery charges related to her administration of her private, family-owned Christian school; and, the Arlington cemetery controversy has shined a spotlight on Utah Governor Spencer Cox's sudden and bewildering embrace of Trump.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Russian newspaper publisher was convicted by a court in Siberia and sentenced to eight years in prison after his paper reported on Russia's attacks on civilians in Ukraine; and, a twenty-three year old woman who posted a video of herself singing outdoors in Afghanistan to protest the Taliban's morality laws, which include a ban on women's voices in public, said she won't be silenced.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”-- Ernest Hemingway"A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas The United States Army is defending a staffer at Arlington National Cemetery, following controversy involving the staffer and former President Trump’s campaign team earlier this week. Utah Governor Spencer Cox was with the former president during that situation, and later sent out a type of campaign email using pictures taken at the cemetery; he has since apologized for that. Deseret News reporter Brigham Tomco has been following the story and joins us to share some updates.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray Gov. Cox apologizes for campaign role in Arlington National Cemetery controversyThe United States Army is defending a staffer at Arlington National Cemetery, following controversy involving the staffer and former President Trump’s campaign team earlier this week. Utah Governor Spencer Cox was with the former president during that situation, and later sent out a type of campaign email using pictures taken at the cemetery; he has since apologized for that. Deseret News reporter Brigham Tomco has been following the story and joins us to share some updates. Discussing religious freedom following Utah politician’s social media postUtah Representative Trevor Lee sparked controversy this week with a social media post highlighting a group of Muslims in Taylorsville. The post generated a lot of buzz from both sides of the aisle for different reasons. We take this incident to have a larger discussion about the freedom to exercise religion, and KSL at Night host Leah Murray shares some personal examples. SLCo Mayor Jenny Wilson shares motivation, thoughts on Public Safety BondSalt Lake County voters will see a new Public Safety Bond proposal on the November ballot. We’ve discussed the nuts and bolts of the bond, but wanted to learn more about the motivation for the bond. SLCo Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed the bond to the County Council — who approved it 8-1 — and joins KSL at Night to share her thoughts on the bond and what she hopes it will accomplish.  Yelp sues competitor Google following monopolistic practicesA new lawsuit has been filed against Google; this time it’s coming from competitor review site Yelp. This new suit follows a federal ruling last month which said Google had engaged in illegal, monopolistic conduct. KSL Legal Analyst and KSL at Night host Greg Skordas breaks down this newest case for our listeners. Revised indictment filed against former President Donald TrumpThe Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity threw a bit of a wrench into special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment against former President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in the January 6th insurrection. Now, Smith has revised his indictment to be more narrow in its scope. We dig into the changes between the old and new filings. SCOTUS rebuffs Biden Administration’s student debt relief plans… againPresident Joe Biden’s SAVE Act hits another snag as the administration pushes for student loan relief. The Supreme Court says the plan must stay on hold as it faces additional court challenges, meaning millions of applicants have to wait longer to learn if they’ll receive student loan forgiveness or not. We take a look at the most recent updates in the process. Generation Z changing how the workforce uses sick daysWorkplace culture is constantly changing; even more so in the days following the COVID pandemic. As younger folks join the workforce, they’ve brought with them a greater sense of self-care, which has included using sick days. Anna Recksiek, HR Business Partner at Bonneville International calls into KSL at Night to discuss the shifting trends she’s seen around sick days and time-off. Make sure you tune in to hear this final segment from our talented hosts, Leah Murray and Greg Skordas!

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Just a week after saying he wouldn’t vote for Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox changed his mind and endorsed the former president. It’s been about a month since that decision, and we now have polling showing how that choice affected the Cox campaign. Do Utahns support Cox’s endorsement? Or did that turn folks away? Listen to find out!

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Zoning changes approved ahead of Downtown Salt Lake City revitalization projectThe Salt Lake City Council has approved some big zoning changes in Downtown Salt Lake City ahead of the revitalization project centered around the Delta Center. From changing building height restrictions to discussing the kinds of billboards that can be put up, there’s plenty to talk about. Salt Lake City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the program to share the Council’s thoughts on the recent vote. The Legislature’s role in the ballot initiative process – history and futureWe’re taking a walk down memory lane to discuss ballot initiatives in Utah. That little jaunt takes us to the last general session for the State Legislature, where changes were proposed regarding the initiative and referendum process. State Representative Jason Kyle sponsored some of those proposals and was also involved in legislation during the special session. He discusses the connection between the bills in the two sessions and what the Legislature may do next. The September 10th Presidential debate is back onThe September 10th presidential debate is back on following back-and-forth over the previously-agreed upon rules. The rules from the previous debate will stay the same for the next debate, including the muting of mics. But is it smart for Kamala Harris to join in a debate, even as polls show her leading in many states? The KSL at Night hosts discuss all this and more. How do Utahns feel about Governor Cox endorsing Trump for President?Just a week after saying he wouldn’t vote for Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox changed his mind and endorsed the former president. It’s been about a month since that decision, and we now have polling showing how that choice affected the Cox campaign. Do Utahns support Cox’s endorsement? Or did that turn folks away? Listen to find out! Utah school districts experiencing a teacher “un-shortage”We’ve talked so much over the past few years about how Utah’s experienced a shortage of teachers, struggling both with hiring and retention. The State Legislature decided to take action, passing several bills last session to help. KSL-TV’s Deanie Wimmer took a look at where school districts are now with teacher staffing, and found that in the major Utah school districts, virtually all teaching positions have been filled. We discuss what led to this shifting trend. The American Dream: has it become a kind of pipe dream?Life has gotten more and more expensive year after year. That brings up the question: is the American Dream even attainable nowadays? A new Wall Street Journal article claims a growing number of Americans believe that kind of dream will never be within reach. Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank and current State Representative explains his perspective on the concerns. Surgeon general: Children contributing to parental mental health problemsThe United States surgeon general has a new advisory out today saying that parent stress is a public health challenge. It’s probably not a surprise to most people, especially to parents themselves. But is it really that bad? KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner are both parents, and they have lots of thoughts. We finish off the night with a lively discussion on parental mental health.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, August 16, 20244:20 pm: Jason Isaac, Founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, joins Greg for a conversation about how a group called the Climate Judiciary Project is indoctrinating judges across the United States.5:05 pm: Rep. Phil Lyman, who challenged Utah Governor Spencer Cox for the GOP nomination in this year's gubernatorial race, joins Greg to discuss why he has joined forces with the candidate from the Democrats, Rep. Brian King, in asking voters to reject Cox.5:20 pm: Rep. Brian King, the Democratic nominee in the Utah gubernatorial race joins Greg to discuss the new political ad he has released with Rep. Phil Lyman, who was Governor Spencer Cox's GOP challenger during this election season, asking voters NOT to vote for Cox.6:38 pm: Shawn Carney, President and CEO of 40 Days for Life joins the show to discuss how Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz once used nearly $100,000 in covid relief funds for “abortion doula” services.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray In an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Gov. Cox endorses, will now vote for former President TrumpIn an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development. Examining the Republican Party following their national conventionWith Governor Cox’s endorsement in mind, we take a look at Donald Trump’s speech and the Republican National Convention as a whole. Adam Gardiner, KSL at Night host and President of ASG Consulting has been attending the Convention, sharing updates all week long. He joins us one more time to discuss the conservatives who may have considered themselves “politically homeless” and whether they have a home again following the Convention. Preparations already underway for the 2028 presidential electionWe haven’t even had the 2024 general election, but prospective presidential candidates are already looking towards 2028. People like Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Wesley Hunt are already looking to Iowa, trying to court delegates for a potential race. Would vice presidential candidate JD Vance also throw his hat in the ring? The KSL at Night hosts discuss 2028 possibilities and also talk about why we’re talking about this right now. The rumors continue to swirl around Biden’s political futureThe rumors about whether or not Biden will continue in the presidential race continue today. Will he drop out today? Will he drop out on Sunday? Will he continue? His campaign says he’ll be back on the campaign trail next week, once he’s recovered from COVID. Still, the calls from Democrats for Biden to step aside continue to grow. We discuss Biden and the Democratic Party’s paths going forward. Discussing the execution process here in UtahThe State of Utah is preparing to conduct its first death row execution in 14 years. The process has come under fire for a few things, including the drug concoction and the secrecy regarding the protocols. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the process and transparency — of lack thereof — of Utah’s execution protocols. The Lyman campaign continues to face access restriction to signaturesPhil Lyman, former GOP candidate for Utah Governor, was dealt another blow as his campaign continues to request access to candidate signatures. The state records committee decided to not allow the release of 30-60 signatures for a different campaign, saying it was because of a lawsuit in Washington County. One member of the committee said it was in the public’s interest to see the signatures. The KSL at Night hosts talk about transparency versus privacy. Dominion Energy becomes Enbridge GasRecently, Utah’s natural gas provider has changed ownership; Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Jorgan Hofeling, Communications Strategic Advisor with Enbridge joins our show to explain the changes to the company. We also discuss ways you — as the consumer — can avoid some scams trying to take advantage of this updated name. A rising trend in dating: ‘Pebbling’The week is just about over – are you going on any dates this weekend? It seems like a perfect time to talk about a dating trend on the rise: Pebbling. It’s a new-ish trend in human dating, mirroring something that penguins have done forever. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas kick off the weekend with a fun, light discussion on pebbling.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox is a longtime Trump critic who is known nationally for his work to depolarize American politics.  This week, Cox easily defeated a far-right opponent in the Republican primary. So too did a slate of other Utah Republicans. While national Republicans continue to move in Trump's direction, in Utah, the Romney faction of the GOP is still holding its own. On this episode of Deep Dive, Cox joins host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza to discuss Utah politics, as well as Cox's disagreements with Trump; how he's preparing to be cast as MAGA's next boogeyman; what he thinks Trump's other Republican critics, such as Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, get wrong; and why “disagreeing better” doesn't mean giving up your most strongly held beliefs. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Spencer Cox is the governor of Utah Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

In this episode, Utah Governor Spencer Cox discusses the challenge of housing affordability in Utah. Governor Cox stresses a need to increase housing supply rather than curb demand through interest rates to solve the housing affordability crisis. He highlights the importance of homeownership for community strength and social mobility, noting the scarcity of affordable starter homes. Cox outlines legislative efforts to fund starter home construction and illustrates the broader societal benefits of increased housing supply. Follow SUHBA on Social Media! Website YouTube Twitter Facebook The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

  Dave and Debbie launch into their coverage live from the SLCO Animal Shelter where they discuss Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared 2024 as a no-kill year in Utah.  Dave and Debbie check in with KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson to get a better understanding on the weather ahead of Easter Weekend.  

In late 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox appointed Steve Waldrip as the Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation. On today's episode of The Housing Advocate, Steve sits down with Stacy to discuss some of the issues he's looking at involving housing in Utah, including the need for starter homes. Tune in for insights into the housing landscape of Utah and some of the housing-related projects that Steve is working on. Follow SUHBA on Social Media! Website YouTube Twitter Facebook The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). It is hosted by Stacy Young and produced by EKR.

Facing cross-country opposition, the controversial Uinta Basin Railway project has been derailed once again by a recent federal decision. Plus: Moab Regional Hospital mourns employee Annie Relph, who was killed in a head-on collision on Tuesday night. And: protestors criticize Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and private property in Zion National Park will be protected from development. // Show Notes: https://www.kzmu.org/uinta-basin-railway-derailed-again/

The spirit of the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City still resonates across the state. This July, there will be more cause for excitement as it's anticipated that the International Olympic Committee may name Salt Lake City-Utah as the 2034 host for the Winter Games. To learn more, Last Chair gathered in the Governor's Mansion to hear from Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, and SLC-UT 2034 Board Chair Catherine Raney Norman.One of the key assets of Utah's candidacy is its robust winter environment as home to the Greatest Snow on Earth™. Every venue from 2002, across all sports, has been in continual use. Resorts, including Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, and Snowbasin Resort, are expected back again.Through its candidacy, Utah has enjoyed strong public support – over 80%! Elected officials from small venue communities, up through the state legislature and governor, have forged a strong partnership to bring the Games back, with the accompanying benefits of bringing communities together.Both Governor Cox and Mayor Mendenhall have been visionaries who are looking to the benefits to their state and community. Governor Cox grew up on a farm in Fairview, Utah, and talks about the small ski hill near his home. Mayor Mendenhall reflects back on her memories of growing up near Little Cottonwood Canyon and working the switchboard at Snowbird. Both are now outdoor enthusiasts who embody the spirit of the state.With a background in air quality and environment advocacy work, the mayor started as an activist and learned quickly that she could be more impactful as an elected official. After six years on the City Council, she ran for mayor and won. She was just inaugurated for a second term. “Being the mayor is just the greatest gig – especially in Salt Lake City in the state of Utah at this time. We have so much good happening. And the Olympics in 2034 is one of those big things.”Now in the third year of his first term, Governor Cox has announced he'll run again in 2024. “It's been a wild ride from the farm to the governor's mansion in Salt Lake City. But we feel very fortunate to be able to serve the state.”Catherine Raney Norman is a four-time Olympic speed skater who still holds some U.S. records. She grew up in Wisconsin, but has long lived in Utah. She and her family are enthusiastic skiers. In her role as board chair, she has brought a distinct athlete vision to her leadership.Here's a sampling from a riveting conversation on Last Chair with Utah leaders about the benefits of the Games and how they view the importance to the state and its communities.Governor Cox, thank you for the invitation to the mansion. Tell us a bit about it?This is the Kearns mansion – Thomas Kearns was a young man who came out here to seek his fortune. He hit the motherlode – a silver mine in Park City. He came down with his amazing wife, he married a seamstress from Park City, and they built the first orphanage in Utah, which is amazing – St. Ann's orphanage, same architect, beautiful building. Then, he helped build the Cathedral of the Madeleine. They were so generous. This house was built in 1902.Catherine, you not only competed as an Olympic athlete, but you also rose up early on as a leader amongst your peers.I've spent a lot of my pre-post and athletic career advocating for athletes across the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and have been so fortunate to stay involved in sport in many different ways, from coaching to administration to fundraising, and to now being able to help serve our community and our people here in Utah as the chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games.Mayor, there are 11 Utah ski resorts within an hour's drive of downtown Salt Lake City. What do you see as the assets of your city as a ski town?I think it's something you have to experience. People come here to ski, and they end up not leaving. They say, ‘we're going to come spend four months or six months, get some great experience on the mountain, then go back wherever we came from.' They don't leave. And it's because you can actually call it a ski town. We're the capital city of the fastest-growing state in the nation, the state has the strongest economy. I'm giving the governor's talking points now, but more than 16 years running, we're doubling our downtown population. We have incredible sports, culture, recreation, and amenities. You can walk out of this Governor's Mansion and be on a foothill trail in the wilderness up in City Creek Canyon, or other places in ten minutes. The proximity to the ski resorts and to year-round recreation is just phenomenal. So we are both an urban capital, a growing city, a strong economy, lots of cultures celebrating our diversity, and a ski town.Governor, what importance does the Olympic and Paralympic Movement bring to you?I love the idea of hope at a time when institutions are being torn apart, really important institutions, politically and otherwise, not just here, but all across the world. And as we start to become a little more selfish as human beings and focus internally, this reminds us of the best of us and that there are other people of different backgrounds, and it brings us together. It's one institution that has survived some of the worst parts of history. I just watched Boys in the Boat and the Olympics in Germany at that time and, the impact that those Games had on the world as we were heading into a World War and all of these difficulties that had post 9-11 when Utah was at the forefront. So I love that idea of hope and kind of unifying, bringing people together.Mayor, how does the city feel about the possibility of another Winter Games to your community?What we experienced in 2002 is still with us every single day. As Salt Lakers, as Utahns, we have a growing population. We've added 20% more people to Salt Lake City proper since we hosted the Games last, and we still have over 80% support in the state of Utah for hosting a future Games. What that says is that even people who've come here who maybe hadn't been born yet (in 2002) feel and they get the Olympic spirit, it's in our DNA as Utahns. And that ability to bring the global community together – we will ensure that it does have a long-standing daily positive impact for generations to come after 2034.Governor, how has Utah's penchant for service and volunteerism helped?One of the things that that Cat, the mayor and I love to talk about is how the volunteers came out of the woodwork for that Olympics the first time – the Olympic movement had never seen anything like that. had to turn volunteers away. It's ingrained in people. We lead the nation in volunteerism and giving back. That combination of us participating together, not just something we watched or saw, but we experienced – that makes a big difference and has really helped us to unify.Mayor, you had the honor of dedicating a brand new airport in the past few years?Our New SLC is one of the busiest airports in the Americas in the Delta system. We have 26-million passengers a year. When this airport is completed, we'll be able to host 34-million passengers a year through Salt Lake City. The amount of direct and connecting flights is ever-increasing, and it's the newest airport in a couple of decades. It's an incredible, beautiful space, and we're proud of it. It's just minutes away from the...

The spirit of the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City still resonates across the state. This July, there will be more cause for excitement as it's anticipated that the International Olympic Committee may name Salt Lake City-Utah as the 2034 host for the Winter Games. To learn more, Last Chair gathered in the Governor's Mansion to hear from Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, and SLC-UT 2034 Board Chair Catherine Raney Norman.One of the key assets of Utah's candidacy is its robust winter environment as home to the Greatest Snow on Earth™. Every venue from 2002, across all sports, has been in continual use. Resorts, including Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, and Snowbasin Resort, are expected back again.Through its candidacy, Utah has enjoyed strong public support – over 80%! Elected officials from small venue communities, up through the state legislature and governor, have forged a strong partnership to bring the Games back, with the accompanying benefits of bringing communities together.Both Governor Cox and Mayor Mendenhall have been visionaries who are looking to the benefits to their state and community. Governor Cox grew up on a farm in Fairview, Utah, and talks about the small ski hill near his home. Mayor Mendenhall reflects back on her memories of growing up near Little Cottonwood Canyon and working the switchboard at Snowbird. Both are now outdoor enthusiasts who embody the spirit of the state.With a background in air quality and environment advocacy work, the mayor started as an activist and learned quickly that she could be more impactful as an elected official. After six years on the City Council, she ran for mayor and won. She was just inaugurated for a second term. “Being the mayor is just the greatest gig – especially in Salt Lake City in the state of Utah at this time. We have so much good happening. And the Olympics in 2034 is one of those big things.”Now in the third year of his first term, Governor Cox has announced he'll run again in 2024. “It's been a wild ride from the farm to the governor's mansion in Salt Lake City. But we feel very fortunate to be able to serve the state.”Catherine Raney Norman is a four-time Olympic speed skater who still holds some U.S. records. She grew up in Wisconsin, but has long lived in Utah. She and her family are enthusiastic skiers. In her role as board chair, she has brought a distinct athlete vision to her leadership.Here's a sampling from a riveting conversation on Last Chair with Utah leaders about the benefits of the Games and how they view the importance to the state and its communities.Governor Cox, thank you for the invitation to the mansion. Tell us a bit about it?This is the Kearns mansion – Thomas Kearns was a young man who came out here to seek his fortune. He hit the motherlode – a silver mine in Park City. He came down with his amazing wife, he married a seamstress from Park City, and they built the first orphanage in Utah, which is amazing – St. Ann's orphanage, same architect, beautiful building. Then, he helped build the Cathedral of the Madeleine. They were so generous. This house was built in 1902.Catherine, you not only competed as an Olympic athlete, but you also rose up early on as a leader amongst your peers.I've spent a lot of my pre-post and athletic career advocating for athletes across the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and have been so fortunate to stay involved in sport in many different ways, from coaching to administration to fundraising, and to now being able to help serve our community and our people here in Utah as the chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games.Mayor, there are 11 Utah ski resorts within an hour's drive of downtown Salt Lake City. What do you see as the assets of your city as a ski town?I think it's something you have to experience. People come here to ski, and they end up not leaving. They say, ‘we're going to come spend four months or six months, get some great experience on the mountain, then go back wherever we came from.' They don't leave. And it's because you can actually call it a ski town. We're the capital city of the fastest-growing state in the nation, the state has the strongest economy. I'm giving the governor's talking points now, but more than 16 years running, we're doubling our downtown population. We have incredible sports, culture, recreation, and amenities. You can walk out of this Governor's Mansion and be on a foothill trail in the wilderness up in City Creek Canyon, or other places in ten minutes. The proximity to the ski resorts and to year-round recreation is just phenomenal. So we are both an urban capital, a growing city, a strong economy, lots of cultures celebrating our diversity, and a ski town.Governor, what importance does the Olympic and Paralympic Movement bring to you?I love the idea of hope at a time when institutions are being torn apart, really important institutions, politically and otherwise, not just here, but all across the world. And as we start to become a little more selfish as human beings and focus internally, this reminds us of the best of us and that there are other people of different backgrounds, and it brings us together. It's one institution that has survived some of the worst parts of history. I just watched Boys in the Boat and the Olympics in Germany at that time and, the impact that those Games had on the world as we were heading into a World War and all of these difficulties that had post 9-11 when Utah was at the forefront. So I love that idea of hope and kind of unifying, bringing people together.Mayor, how does the city feel about the possibility of another Winter Games to your community?What we experienced in 2002 is still with us every single day. As Salt Lakers, as Utahns, we have a growing population. We've added 20% more people to Salt Lake City proper since we hosted the Games last, and we still have over 80% support in the state of Utah for hosting a future Games. What that says is that even people who've come here who maybe hadn't been born yet (in 2002) feel and they get the Olympic spirit, it's in our DNA as Utahns. And that ability to bring the global community together – we will ensure that it does have a long-standing daily positive impact for generations to come after 2034.Governor, how has Utah's penchant for service and volunteerism helped?One of the things that that Cat, the mayor and I love to talk about is how the volunteers came out of the woodwork for that Olympics the first time – the Olympic movement had never seen anything like that. had to turn volunteers away. It's ingrained in people. We lead the nation in volunteerism and giving back. That combination of us participating together, not just something we watched or saw, but we experienced – that makes a big difference and has really helped us to unify.Mayor, you had the honor of dedicating a brand new airport in the past few years?Our New SLC is one of the busiest airports in the Americas in the Delta system. We have 26-million passengers a year. When this airport is completed, we'll be able to host 34-million passengers a year through Salt Lake City. The amount of direct and connecting flights is ever-increasing, and it's the newest airport in a couple of decades. It's an incredible, beautiful space, and we're proud of it. It's just minutes away from the...

Utah Governor Spencer Cox into law an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public universities. Not long ago Governor Cox put the writing on the wall that he'd support legislation to do away with a practice of requiring government employees to sign  statements in support of college and work place diversity and inclusion. Dave and Debbie speak with Holly Richardson with Utah Policy about the latest on this legislation and what this means.

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At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd.Related: Engage at the Bush Center: 'The Art of Disagreeing Better' 5 takeaways on how to disagree better

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said this week that we ought to have the conversation about whether or not to do away with income tax in the state of Utah. If we did, where would funding come from? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President in the Office of the President of Zions Bank, Francine Giani, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, and Robbyn Scribner, Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

Utah has a worldwide reputation for service. This week, state and national leaders in philanthropy, government, and business descended on the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for a special symposium called "Why We Serve" hosted by Utah Governor Spencer Cox. He invited the guests to dig into that question and to showcase how Utah excels in volunteerism. Alan Khazei is the co-founder of More Perfect, a civic volunteer organization promoting the renewal of our democracy. He joins the show to discuss the critical work being done by the volunteers of More Perfect.

Utah has a worldwide reputation for service. This week, state and national leaders in philanthropy, government, and business descended on the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for a special symposium called "Why We Serve" hosted by Utah Governor Spencer Cox. He invited the guests to dig into that question and to showcase how Utah excels in volunteerism. Jennifer Sirangelo is the President & CEO of an incredible organization attending this event called Points of Light. This organization is growing a global network of volunteers and service to change lives around the world.

Hi listener, KZMU News had to take an unexpected break this week. But we still met with our amazing media partners. On the Weekly News Reel, Gwen Dillworth of The Times-Independent discusses Utah Governor Spencer Cox's proposal to invest $185 million in housing. Plus, she talks about the new Community Artist in the Parks and two local athletes who signed on to compete at the college level. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses upcoming biking and hiking trails in Dead Horse Point State Park providing access to a historic area. And, she talks about the Moab City's recently adopted Sustainability Action Plan. We also wish Alison much luck as she begins a new adventure writing for Sierra magazine! // Show Notes: https://www.kzmu.org/weekly-news-reel/

Stat: 57%: The percentage of Americans who believe that partisan conflicts receive too much attention these days. Story: A majority of Americans say partisan fighting gets too much attention while important issues facing the country get too little. In the final episode of our season on polarization, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says elected officials can do better at bridging our political divides. He is chair of the National Governors Association and leads an initiative called Disagree Better* that is aimed not at ending disagreements, but in improving dialogue, building understanding, and respectfully listening to others. We also hear from Columbia University's Peter T. Coleman about how we arrived at this level of polarization. *The Pew Charitable Trusts is a funder of the Disagree Better initiative.

Recently, during a public event at Utah's State Capitol, Governor Spencer Cox issued a stark warning: "Either we, the people, collectively decide we're going to stop hating our fellow Americans, or we'll start shooting each other."   In our podcast, we hear why Governor Cox passionately believes that the country is heading in a dangerous direction with hyperpartisanship and political dysfunction and what he's doing about it with his Disagree Better Initiative. Spencer Cox, a Republican, is the 2023 Chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association. He selected "Disagree Better" to be the Association's current campaign. Through public debates, service projects, meetings, and public service announcements, Disagree Better brings together red and blue governors, looking at the problems of polarization and how to elevate solutions that Common Ground Committee and other groups in the bridging community are implementing. 

Utah Governor Spencer Cox wants to put millions into fixing the states homeless problem.. concerned about tents popping up on city streets and in parks -- he's asking for almost 200-million most of that to go toward shelters, are there any holes in this plan? Wendy Garvin with Unsheltered Utah joins the show.

Thanksgiving is often a time of disagreements big and small. In this episode we talk to Amanda Ripley (author of High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox. They explain that conflict shouldn't be avoided—and that there's a way to fight with partners and political opponents that's actually good for us. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne We begin the show today with some big news for the state of Utah. Next year, Utah will host the final 2024 presidential debate at the University of Utah. We are joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to discuss what went behind the scenes to bring the debate, and what it means for Utah.

This week, we're sharing with you one of sessions we had to kick off our Restore conference, which featured Utah Governor Spencer Cox along with Judge Thomas Griffith.Before we get going, we're very excited to announce that we've decided to give free digital access to all of our Restore recordings! Although we were joined by 3500 of our closest friends, we know there were so many who wanted to join us but couldn't for a variety of reasons, so we decided to make all of the sessions available, free of charge. Please head to our YouTube channel and subscribe in order to make sure you see them when they drop in the next week or two.Gov. Spencer J. Cox is is Utah's 18th governor and is serving as the  2023-2024 chairman of the National Governors Association. He is developing a national reputation as both a bridge-builder and as a tenacious fighter against social media companies and their effects on teen mental health. That bridge-building is also the foundation of his NGA Chair's Initiative called “Disagree Better.”After Governor Cox's initial remarks, you'll hear him be joined on stage by Thomas Griffith, who was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D. C. Circuit from 2004-2020. Currently, he is a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institution at Brigham Young University, and Senior Policy Advisor to the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Judge Griffith is also a trusted advisor and friend of Faith Matters. These two were passionate in their advocacy for disagreement with civility and kindness, and we thought did an amazing job pointing a path forward in all areas of society where we find ourselves opposite someone else on an important issue. We really think this one's memorable. Thanks as always for listening, and with that, we'll jump right into the session.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has launched a statewide campaign to address the impact of social media on students. On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Aimee Winder Newton who is Senior Advisor to Governor Cox and Director of the Governor's Office of Families. She tells us how the public awareness campaign hopes ...continue reading "Episode 214: Statewide Campaign Focuses on the Impact of Social Media on Students"

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for   –Wednesday, October 11th 2023—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel this week to show U.S. support for the country following attacks by terrorist group Hamas.  He's expected to arrive Thursday to meet with senior Israeli officials to hear about the situation on the ground.  Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday.  More than 12-hundred civilians were killed, including 14 Americans. Two—   A state House committee has unanimously passed a bill to let lottery winners remain anonymous. The passage of the bill comes as the Powerball jackpot is at an estimated one-point-seven-billion dollars for tonight's drawing. The Michigan Lottery opposes the bill, saying it does not allow them to be transparent.       Three -- Utah is suing TikTok, arguing that the social media app misled people about connections to its Chinese parent company and deceptively claimed the platform is safe.  Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced the suit on Tuesday and cited research on social media's affect on adolescents, including a recent U.S. Surgeon General report.  Among other complaints, Utah's lawsuit accuses TikTok of deploying and marketing what it calls an addictive product with design features intended to manipulate children.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox wants his enemies to be heard, his opponents to feel valued, and his sparring partners to never feel wounded. Is this any way to run a state? He says yes, and as Chair of the National Governor's Association, he's taking his "Disagree Better" platform national. Plus, Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted by a jury of his peers ... literally, including his wife, because of snazzy lawyerin' and political self-interest. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Floods, fires and public health emergencies are just a few of the hazards that have hit Grand County in recent years. Local emergency management is now looking for public input on a plan to mitigate natural and manmade safety threats. Plus, the largest spill of radioactive material in U.S. history occurred 44 years ago in northern New Mexico. Members of the Navajo Nation are commemorating the event as they advocate for more clean up of uranium mining debris. And later, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is using his platform at the National Governors Association to promote his ‘disagree better' campaign. // Photo: Kerby Lane is one of several roads in Grand County that become inundated with water during high flow seasons, making emergency repairs frequent and necessary. From the 2023 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan // Hazard Mitigation Plan https://grandcountyutah.net/1264/Hazard-Mitigation-Plan

Our friends at City Cast Salt Lake picked this fight, and we're finally hashing it out. Can Salt Lake City really stack up to the Mile High when it's only situated at a paltry 4,265 feet above sea level? Who has better transit, anyway? And what is with SLC's cookie obsession? Host Bree Davies is joined by producer Paul Karolyi plus a couple of special guests — City Cast Salt Lake's host Ali Vallarta and producer Emily Means — to dig into the myths and facts, and determine once and for all whether we're really rival cities — or just regional siblings who like to argue.   Bree mentioned Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Utah Governor Spencer Cox's recent plea for Americans to "disagree better." For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Wana Brands “Untitled” at the Denver Art Museum this weekend Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices