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One of the biggest struggles reporters and producers have across the news industry is getting all the amazing information we gathered into one minute and thirty seconds on a TV news report or a 1000-word print article. On KSL+, we're taking you behind the headlines, showing you the content that didn't make air and the history and context behind some of today's biggest stories. You can also watch a video version of the KSL plus podcast on the KSL TV app.

  1. Snow water equivalent & the threat of floods

    03/30/2023

    Snow water equivalent & the threat of floods

    We needed the snow heading into the season and we got it. Now, it won’t stop. This week, we dive into the 40-year-old snow water equivalent record the state just broke, and why some experts are now wondering whether we may end up with too much snow for too long. See our website for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. Guns at schools and what’s being done about it

    03/23/2023

    Guns at schools and what’s being done about it

    Amid an increase in gun threats and incidents at some Utah schools, one school district is taking matters into their own hands to try and keep students safe. This week, we take a closer look at how Granite School District is using a police K-9 and training to try and curb gun incidents on campuses. Plus, Eliza Pace talks to a board member with the Gun Violence Prevention Center about what’s behind guns at schools. See our website for privacy information.

    18 min
  3. Elizabeth Smart's story, 20 years later

    03/21/2023

    Elizabeth Smart's story, 20 years later

    Her story captured the attention of Utah and much of the country when she was kidnapped at 14. Now, 20 years after she was found, we take a look back at the story of Elizabeth Smart through her eyes and through the unique perspective of Chris Thomas, the Smart family’s spokesperson during those awful nine months of uncertainty. See our website for privacy information.

    32 min
  4. The longest serving woman in the legislature

    03/09/2023

    The longest serving woman in the legislature

    The 2023 legislative session ended with some historic legislation. But it was also historic for another reason. This week, Deanie Wimmer talks to state representative Carol Spackman Moss. She’s served District 34 in Salt Lake County for 23 years, making her the longest serving woman in the history of the Utah legislature. See our website for privacy information.

    21 min
  5. What happened this legislative session?

    03/02/2023

    What happened this legislative session?

    Utah’s 45-day Legislative Session kicked off the way last year’s session ended—with some controversy. Hundreds of bills later changes are expected on everything from education to water to abortion and transgender medical treatment. On the last week of the session, Matt Rascon talks to KSL News Radio’s Lindsay Aerts about some of the big things lawmakers have done, other bills still on the table, and the impact all of it could have on you. See our website for privacy information.

    35 min
  6. Snowpack, drought and what comes next

    02/23/2023

    Snowpack, drought and what comes next

    Winter kicked off with storm after storm and there are no signs of it letting up the rest of the season. The state of the drought is looking better. This week, Matt Rascon talks to chief meteorologist Kevin Eubank about what these big winter storms mean for the drought, how many more of them we need to get out of it, and why we can’t rely solely on what’s falling from the sky. See our website for privacy information.

    20 min
  7. The excitement and impact of the NBA All-Stars

    02/17/2023

    The excitement and impact of the NBA All-Stars

    It’s been 30 years, but the NBA All-Star Game is finally back in Salt Lake City. This week, we take a closer look at the excitement and energy building up for the All-Star weekend and the impact it could have on the local economy. See our website for privacy information.

    12 min
  8. Water and what the state is doing about it

    02/09/2023

    Water and what the state is doing about it

    It’s been an issue in Utah for decades, and with the current levels of the Great Salt Lake, water has become a critical part of the conversation in the state. This week, Matt Rascon talks to two experts—with two different views—about how Utah’s leaders are doing, protecting and preserving this critical resource. See our website for privacy information.

    38 min
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One of the biggest struggles reporters and producers have across the news industry is getting all the amazing information we gathered into one minute and thirty seconds on a TV news report or a 1000-word print article. On KSL+, we're taking you behind the headlines, showing you the content that didn't make air and the history and context behind some of today's biggest stories. You can also watch a video version of the KSL plus podcast on the KSL TV app.

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  • Creator
    KSL Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 KSL Podcasts
  • Show Website
    KSL+

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