President Trump is pushing job training for skilled trades that don't require college. Dave and Maura discuss the pros and cons of going into trade and speak with Tyler Poll, the director of the Davis Catalyst Center, about the efforts taking place in Utah to bring trade skills to students.

There's been a call for more accountability in higher education here in Utah.. and programs are now being condensed at different universities. Leah Murray, who is the Director of the Walker Institute of Politics at Weber State University, actually supports the call for more accountability. Leah shares her perspective.

In a new Bankrate survey, they found that it is actually cheaper to rent a home instead of paying a mortgage to own a home. We speak with Alex Gailey, Bankrate Analyst, about the price difference, the state of home ownership right now and the cases where renting makes more sense than buying.

A new report from Kem C Gardner Policy Institute, shows that young adults are driving the declines of married adults in Utah... I think it is safe to say... a lot of our kids.. don't want to get married or are waiting to do so. Heidi Prior, Public Policy Analyst with Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and lead author of this report, explains the latest marriage trends in Utah.

Elon Musk has announced he is going to scale back his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency. His aim is to put focus back into Tesla who has been suffering since his government role started.  Leah and Dave discuss if his efforts in DOGE actually helped or if it was broad cuts to a complicated system.

David Hogg, DNC Vice Chair, is making some waves by raising money to primary older democrats out of office. The idea behind this move is to get the party some new blood as they falter a bit in theme and unity after the presidential election. Dave and Leah discuss if this bold move could work for the party and the problems that could come along with it. The hosts also discuss if leaning too far on the right or left is healthy for the US.

Massive redevelopment plans are underway for Salt Lake City... now a new report suggests moving some of Salt Lake City's railroads underground... and it comes with a hefty price tag… but it could pay off for Salt Lake in economic growth. The Rio Grande Plan is a proposal to drop the existing railroad underground and would give the land back to the city to develop new homes and businesses on the land currently being used by the rail. KSL.com's Carter Williams brings the latest from this report and the challenges that could come with it.  Vice Chair of the Salt Lake City Council, Alejandro Puy shares the argument for the idea and how this could help an already land starved city expand.

Disney World is now offering free meals for kids ages 3-9 with the purchase of a Disney Dining Plan. Dave shares his thoughts about how this deal may not be so much of a deal.