More than half of Americans who encounter an AI Deepfakes on social media don't realize they're looking at a deepfake according to a new study by the Utah Valley University. Brandon Amacher, the director of UVU’s Emerging Tech Policy Lab and instructor for the UVU Center for National Security Studies, joins the show to talk about how big of an issue this could be for the electorate. Amelia Powers Gardner, Utah County Commissioner, also joins to talk more about how far deep fakes can go to spread misinformation.

More families earning over $150,000 are living paycheck to paycheck. Many point to inflation, but Debbie thinks we need to take a good look in the mirror and a tough review of the family budget to reign in frivolous spending on stuff we don't need. Dave breaks down new solutions that could help do just that.

Federal investigators are trying to figure out who lit ballot drop boxes on fire in both Washington and Oregon. About 45-million Americans have already voted ahead of next week's presidential election. Lannie Chapman, Salt Lake County Clerk, talks with D2 about what their office could do if something like this happened in Utah. Matt Markovich, reporter with KIRO Newsradio in Seattle Washington joins the show with the latest developments. Utah State Elections Director, Ryan Cowley, joins the show to discuss how to track your ballot and the importance of sending your ballot in early.

Early voting numbers for Salt Lake County show an increase in republicans turning out early to vote.  Taylor Morgan, co-host of KSL at Night and partner at Morgan May consultants, joins the show to talk about what these early turnout numbers mean for both parties and if it is the norm to see so many registered republicans turn out early.

We are in the home stretch of election day! What is each candidate focused in on as it gets down to the wire? Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources, joins D2 to talk about what the candidates should be focused on in the home stretch.

Some cities and towns even have actual trick-or-treat laws that place an age limit on trick-or-treating. The city of Chesapeake, VA, limits trick-or-treating to kids 14 and under, and older trick-or-treaters can even be charged with a Class 4 misdemeanor. Debbie and Rusty discuss and take listener calls.

A community is pushing back against efforts to bring in new housing developments. The Clinton City Council's decision to give the green light to a 341-unit housing development spurred a petition from residents to halt the new housing developments. Tim Vandeneck, reporter KSL.com, has been following this story and joins D2 to bring us the latest.

 

A new report from Bankrate reveals the staggering amount families are paying for childcare. How do both presidential candidates plan to address this important issue? Debbie and Rusty discuss the differences and invite listeners to call in. Has someone in your family given up a job to stay home and watch the kids?  Senate Minority Leader,Luz Escamilla joins the show to bring an update to her plan that would transform vacant state buildings into childcare centers.