9:05 - New inflation numbers

New inflation numbers are up at 7.7%. It was up last year at around this time by 6.2%. That's almost 14% since 2020. President Biden is telling the nation to give his agenda time to settle in and that things will turn around by March 2023. What do these numbers really mean? Dave and Debbie discuss.

9:20 - Was Biden encouraged about the economy?

After Democrats avoided the Red Wave that was expected yesterday, President Biden took a little victory lap. But it's still not a good day for our family budgets. Many are still struggling to keep their heads above water. Since President Biden took office, Utahns are paying nearly $1,000 more a month because of inflation. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News Correspondent in Washington, joins the show.

9:35 - Are we over Trump?

Has the Trump fever broken for Republicans who are still holding on to his ankles and his politics? Georgia’s at a runoff for the Senate seat, and it wasn't the Red Wave that Republicans were counting on. Republicans still need 2 Democratic seats to flip the Senate. Boyd Matheson, Host of KSL’s Inside Sources, joins the show to discuss Trump’s influence on the Red Wave that wasn’t.

9:50 - Where are we at in local races?

Salt Lake County is still processing ballots. Is there any chance that local races will flip? KSL Newsradio Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins the show to share updates on whether the remaining ballots could flip any races.

10:05 - Next move for the Orem school district split

Voters in Orem have decided to keep their schools in the Alpine School District. This is after months of contention in the district over the possibility of the breakup. As of Tuesday night, 72.78% of voters whose ballots had been tallied voted against Orem splitting from Alpine School District, while 27.22% of voters voted to split from the district and form an Orem-only school district. David Young, Orem City Mayor, joins the show to talk about what’s next.

10:20 - What’s the case with the electric bike shooting?

A man was criminally charged with attempted murder over a stolen electric bike in Tremonton, and he is claiming self-defense. If his attorney can prove that he fired a gun in self defense, the case could get tossed out before it ever goes to trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to talk about the case.

10:35 - 10:50 - Should gambling take place in Utah? 

The winner of the Powerball lottery was announced, and he won $2.04 billion. The owner of the Southern California gas station got $1 million for selling it. We don’t have a lottery in Utah. Is this a good thing? Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, joins the show to explain why he’s anti-gambling and why Utah should be proud that it’s not part of the lottery game.

11:05 - Republicans waiting on the red ripple

Are there still ardent Trump supporters? No doubt. The love is real and undying... The question is, do enough Trump supporters have a wandering eye? Are they willing to step-out? As Republicans continue to wait for the Red Wave or even the Red Ripple, we ask the question: Is the reason behind it because the GOP is over Trump?

11:20 - 11:35 - Is the Metaverse worth it? 

We are going into meta vision mode. Meta is laying off more than 11,000 employees. The company’s costs and expenses jumped 19% year over year in the third quarter to $22.1 billion.

What is the metaverse, and is it worth the expense? Dave and Debbie discuss and take listener’s calls.

11:50 - Ski resorts are opening today.

Ski fanatics may have a smile on their faces today as the early November Utah Snow is allowing some ski resorts to open earlier this season. Travis Holland, Communications Director Solitude Resort joins the show to discuss opening today.

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