9:05 - 9:20 - Uncontested races

With just under a week to go until Election Day, KSL can already call the results in 166 county races statewide. That's because they're uncontested. We are joined by KSL NewsRadio’s Becky Bruce, who shares her calculations, and Maura Carabello, Founder and President of Exoro Group and Host of KSL at Night, who speaks on the democracy aspect of it and if some don't see the worth of running which is why we may be seeing so many uncontested races. 

9:35 - 40% of households will pay no federal income tax this year.

According to MarketWatch and the Tax Policy Center, 40% of households will pay no federal income tax this year. The percentage declined from 60% during the pre-pandemic times two years ago. Is this good news? Susan Spiers, a Utah Association Certified Public Accountant, joins the show to explain how this works, what changed, and why.

9:50 - Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday 

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2AM on Sunday November 6th, but will it be our last go at the twice annual changing of the clocks? The Sunshine Protection Act passed by the U.S. Senate in March has yet to be voted on in the House. If passed, it would keep Daylight Savings permanent starting in 2023. Dave and Debbie go over where the sunshine protection act is and the pros and cons of keeping daylight savings. 

10:05 - What reach do schools have off campus for disciplinary action

St. George News reported first thing this morning that the kids from the Cedar City Walmart video weren’t enrolled in the Iron County School District. However, the school district got involved in the investigation after the kids were confronted wearing blackface and prison uniforms. What reach do schools have off campus to punish kids? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to explain the case more in depth.

10:20 - Granite School District plans to close three schools.

The total district enrollment for the Granite School District is the lowest it has ever been and has dropped by nearly 11,000 students since 2001. The district plans to shutter three elementary schools because of record-low enrollment numbers, and Millcreek Elementary is included in that list. Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins the show to share his stance on the school closure plan.

11:20 - 11:35 - Evan McMullin campaign

Dave and Debbie spoke with Evan McMullin, the independent candidate for Utah Senate and Senator Mike Lee’s challenger. McMullin addressed the lies that were made against him, his sharp criticism of Senator Mike Lee, and his top policy priorities if he gets to Washington D.C.

11:50 - Introducing a $25,000 solar-powered electric SUV

A solar-powered car may be hitting the roads soon. Germany’s Sono Motors introduced a $25,000 electric SUV called the Sion, and it runs on solar energy captured by solar panels. What’s the catch? There’s a limit to the amount of solar energy that can be received, and it needs to be addressed before the car can take off. Dave and Debbie discuss.

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