Dave & Dujanovic

11/16/2022


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9:05 - Split Congress

It’s beginning to look a lot like… divided government. Democrats have won the Senate and Republicans are a seat away from winning the House. We unpack what the GOP House will be focused on (Spoiler alert: investigations into President Biden) and what legislation might actually make it in the newly split Congress.

 

9:20 - Child Tax Credit/Markets

Months ago, Senator Romney’s “Family Security Act 2.0” stalled in Congress because Democrats disagreed with some key provisions. Does his proposed child tax credit have legs now that Republicans will likely have the House? What about Biden’s agenda of free community college and Pre-K? Shane Stewart, DMBA Certified Financial Planner, discusses what will happen in the new Congress.

 

9:35 - Poland Missile/ABC News

On Tuesday, a Russian-made missile killed two Polish persons on NATO soil.The Polish President called it an “unfortunate accident” and President Biden said it was unlikely the missile was fired from Russia. ABC News reporter Alex Presha calls in to discuss the threat level this “accident” poses for direct NATO involvement in the Ukraine war. 

 

9:50 - Trump announcement

To no one’s surprise, former President Donald Trump has announced a third run for the Oval Office. We take a look at headlines around the country to gauge the national response. Ivanka Trump made a surprising statement on her future involvement in the campaign and others argue the now-Trumpist Republican party has weakened Trump’s 2024 chances. 

 

10:05 - 10:20 - Orem/Alpine

The results are in, and Orem city will be sticking with Alpine School District after all. Alpine is the largest district in Utah with a whopping 82,000 students and cities ranging from American Fork to Cedar Hills. Orem Council PTA President Julie Walker explains why she is glad the measure to give Orem its own school district failed. Callers from Eagle Mountain and Orem give their own views. 

 

10:35 - Home buyer incentives

Home buyers could get incentives from some builders. The home buying market overall looks brighter, with 30 year mortgage rates dropping to 6.94% and 15 year rates dropping to 6.24%. Jed Nilson, President of Nilson Homes and 2023 President of Utah Association of Realtors, joins the show to give a great home buying tip--freezing your credit. 



10:50 - Artemis Launch

3…2...1…Launch! The biggest rocket ever left Earth this morning. NASA’s Artemis I is a test drive for later missions that will send satellites to space and a permanent base to the moon. Len Thomas, podcast host of Skywatcher Leo T, talks to us about why this mission matters to everyday Americans and whether this is a dry run for a base on Mars. 

 

11:05 - Split congress

Here’s a hot take: GOP control of the House of Representatives is a blessing for President Biden. That’s the opinion of Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson, who joins the show to discuss the gift of gridlock. 

 

11:20 - Tech Layoffs hit hard

Silicon Valley's labor force has just received a huge slash--More than 24,000 workers in 72 companies lost their jobs this month. That adds to a  total of 120,000 tech jobs lost this year" according to NPR. Justin Williams Director of Unemployment Division 

 

11:35 - Setting boundaries with addiction

34 year old Aaron Carter passed away earlier this month after lifelong struggles with addiction and mental health concerns. The official cause of death has yet to be determined, though police reportedly found multiple cans of compressed air as well as bottles of prescription pills at the scene. Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Professor of Psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the nuances of such a difficult topic.

 

11:50 - A shocking CA accident and a divided Congress

There's going to be a divided Congress, and probably a new speaker. The GOP just nominated Kevin McCarthy as their speaker by a margin of 188-31. ABC News Reporter Alex Stone covers the breaking news of an SUV plowing into 22 police cadets in California. Rep Chris Stewart joins Dave and Debbie to talk about the split congress.

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Dave & DujanovicBy Debbie Dujanovic and Dave Noriega

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