KSL at Night KSL Podcasts

Host: Leah Murray

Republicans continue to push bill banning noncitizens from voting in federal elections

Even with no real evidence of widespread voter fraud in federal elections, and a system that works tirelessly to ensure voter rolls are accurate, Republicans continue to push forward with a bill that would ban noncitizens from voting. KSL at Night host Leah Murray offers her insight into this situation, and we hear sound from Utah Senator Mike Lee and his office about the bill.

NCAA lawsuit settlement changes the way college athletes are paid

Following a lawsuit, the NCAA has agreed to a settlement that would change how student athletes profit off their name and likeness. But the payout agreement from that settlement only helps the Power 5 Conferences. Tom Wistrcill, Commissioner for the Big Sky Conference — which is not part of the agreement — joins the program to walk listeners through the settlement, and how it’ll affect conferences not named in the lawsuits.

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 finish our week-long coverage by interviewing the final candidate, Dustin Gettel, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large.

Finding calm amid chaotic holiday weekend air travel

Federal agencies and national organizations all agree: the amount of people traveling this Memorial Day weekend could break records. Thousands of flights have already been delayed today due to a storm on the East Coast. If you’re traveling through an airport, how do you maintain your calm and composure? A Zen and meditation expert has some tips you won’t want to miss.

Host: Leah Murray

Federal agencies and national organizations all agree: the amount of people traveling this Memorial Day weekend could break records. Thousands of flights have already been delayed today due to a storm on the East Coast. If you’re traveling through an airport, how do you maintain your calm and composure? A Zen and meditation expert has some tips you won’t want to miss.

 

Host: Leah Murray

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 finish our week-long coverage by interviewing the final candidate, Dustin Gettel, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large.

Host: Leah Murray

Following a lawsuit, the NCAA has agreed to a settlement that would change how student athletes profit off their name and likeness. But the payout agreement from that settlement only helps the Power 5 Conferences. Tom Wistrcill, Commissioner for the Big Sky Conference — which is not part of the agreement — joins the program to walk listeners through the settlement, and how it’ll affect conferences not named in the lawsuits.

Host: Leah Murray

Even with no real evidence of widespread voter fraud in federal elections, and a system that works tirelessly to ensure voter rolls are accurate, Republicans continue to push forward with a bill that would ban noncitizens from voting. KSL at Night host Leah Murray offers her insight into this situation, and we hear sound from Utah Senator Mike Lee and his office about the bill.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Bi-partisan border bill fails again in the U.S. Senate

In a somewhat expected move, the U.S. Senate voted against moving forward with the border security bill originally negotiated earlier this year. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas kick off the show talking about this kind of political theater and how both parties may use this situation to their advantage in an election year.

SCOTUS rejects claims of racism in South Carolina district mapping

The Supreme Court has upheld a Republican-drawn congressional district in South Carolina, reversing a lower court that had declared its boundaries an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The hosts compare that ruling to another recent SCOTUS decision in Louisiana, which appears to be the exact opposite of what they said today.

Several staff members resign from House Speaker Johnson’s office … at the same time

House Speaker Mike Johnson is dealing with some difficulties in his office when it comes to staffing – several top staff members have resigned recently. KSL at Night welcomes Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen to the program to shed some light on what could be going on “inside the beltway” in D.C.

Department of Justice files lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation

Do you remember when the band Pearl Jam claimed Ticketmaster was doing uncompetitive things back in the 1990s? The issue has resurfaced in the 2020s — largely because of Taylor Swift fans — and now the Department of Justice is taking action. We hear sound from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland talking about a new antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its owner Live Nation.

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 continue our week-long coverage by now turning to the other side of the aisle. Our coverage continues by interviewing Natalie Pinkney, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large.

Defense rests in the Chad Daybell murder trial

Defense rested today in the Chad Daybell murder trial. The case continues on Tuesday with more rebuttal witnesses from the prosecution. KSL-TV reporter Daniel Woodruff has been in Boise following everything, and joins KSL at Night to break down what happened today and what he thinks will happen next. 

Preparing for the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ of summer

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s also the start of the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ on Utah’s roads. We hear from the mother of someone who was involved in a deadly crash a few years ago, and her plea to people to make smarter decisions when driving. The hosts give some tips on how you can be a better driver this summer (and always).

Mothers returning to the workforce – how do you explain the gap on a resume?

Oftentimes, women decide to take a step away from the professional workforce when they have children. When they choose to reenter the job market, it can be difficult to really showcase their strengths and skills — both from their previous professional career AND from their experience as a full-time mother. KSL at Night finishes by talking about how to overcome the “motherhood penalty.”