The issue of homelessness is top of mind as the temperature continues to drop. Senator Todd Weiler took a trip to Miami with SLC Police Chief Mike Brown and other member of leadership in Utah to look at reducing homelessness. Senator Todd Weiler joins the show to discuss. 

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Democrat Suzanne Harrison outspent Republican Incumbent Richard Snelgrove in the race for SLCO Council. How did money play a factor when it translated to votes? KSL Newsradio Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins the show with her insight on campaign spending. 

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California Governor Gavin Newson has told the White House he will not challenge President Biden for the democratic nomination for President if Biden runs in 2024. Where does this leave the democratic party in 2024? Is Kamala Harris a contender?Phil Willon, LATimes Reporter on Gavin Newsom & CA politics joins the show. Dave and Debbie take listener calls. 

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China's strict, zero-covid policy .. enacted under China's President Xi Jinping .. is having ripple effects on the economy. Apple is suffering supply issues because of the new COVID lockdowns and President Xi Jinping is being called to resign. 

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9:05 - 9:20 - Thanksgiving weather and travel 

Team coverage of the ice rinks on our roads this morning-- crazy drive in -- Matt Johnson, KSL Meteorologist brings what the weather will be like if you're driving or flying for the Thanksgiving weekend KSL Traffic Reporter Andy Farnsworth talks about what to look out for on the roads. Taking you to the airport to see when the busiest times today will be -- and how to check security lines before you arrive. Aimee Cobabe, KSL Newsradio Reporter spent her morning at the airport and shares what is happening out there. Nancy Volmer, Spokesperson for SLC International Airport joins the discussion to share expectation for holiday travel today and through the weekend. 

9:35 - What laws do retailers have to follow on black friday

Black Friday a huge shopping day that's morphed into Black Fri-weeks. Still stores are advertising big deals for this Friday, door buster deals-- have you ever lined up for a door buster deal and found out -- the store barely had enough items for the 1st 5 people in line? Are there any rules on the books that stores have to follow when advertising these "door busters" so people aren't injuring each other over 3? Senator and Attorney Todd Weiler joins the show to discuss.

9:50 - Is President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Legal?

 President Biden's student loan forgiveness program is argued in a courtroom -- and a judge put it on pause. So Biden one upped the judge by extending the pause on the monthly payments on student loans. In a moment, pres. says his plan is legal. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to discuss what he thinks about the legality of the plan

10:05 - 10:20 - Utah Tax Cuts coming after $3 Billion projected in budget surplus for 2023

The State is fat with cash... a massive $3.3B surplus. What are lawmakers going to do with that gigantic pile of money? everal reports have indicated that a state income tax cut is on the horizon, although it will likely to be very modest. Senator Dan McCay joins the show to discuss if tax cuts are on the horizon and where they would go. Matthew Weinstein, with the advocacy group Voices for Utah Children and also the State Priorities Partnership Director joins the show to explain why he thinks cuts to the income tax rate are not the answer. 

10:35 - 10:50 - Members of Congress to investigate Ticketmaster

 We think we found a new hero - not an anti hero -- but a hero -- Senator Mike Lee is joining members of congress in a hearing to investigate to the ticketmaster debacle ignited by Taylor Swift's Era Tour. Caitlyn Johnston, KSL Newsradio Producer joins the show to discuss the top concerns she wants congress to check. 

11:05 - Religious Freedom Protection for the Respect for Marriage Act 

The Respect for Marriage Act is moving forward. It is legislation that would recognize any marriage between two people... opposite or same sex. Utah Senator Mike Lee has some concerns The concern is that if you're a religious institution... you may face consequences if you refuse to marry a same-sex couple in your place of worship.Clifford Rosky is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law joins the discussion to discuss if the concerns have standing. 

11:20 - How religion impacted the midterms 

We've been discussing a lot about this red wave that didn't happen in the midterms. Alot of finger pointing to Former President Donald Trump.. but how did religion play a part in the way people voted? Democrats held a large focus on abortion after the decision came down on Dobbs V. Jackson's Women's Health Organization that resulted in the reversal of Roe V. Wade. Ryan Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and a pastor in the American Baptist Church. He's the author of two books - The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going and 20 Myths About Religion and Politics in America.

11:35 - 11:50 How to not let politics destroy Thanksgiving Dinner 

Many of us are looking forward to spending more time with family tomorrow at the dinner table..you sit down with mom grandma aunts and uncles and someone bring up the question...What do you think about politics? Not everyone wants to go to a thanksgiving dinner because of the conversations that get brought up at the dinner table
Tom Golightly, Assistant Director of Athletics, Counseling and Psychological Service at BYU joins the conversation to explain how to manage those discussions without ruining thanksgiving. 

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Many of us are looking forward to spending more time with family tomorrow at the dinner table..you sit down with mom grandma aunts and uncles and someone bring up the question...What do you think about politics? Not everyone wants to go to a thanksgiving dinner because of the conversations that get brought up at the dinner table
Tom Golightly, Assistant Director of Athletics, Counseling and Psychological Service at BYU joins the conversation to explain how to manage those discussions without ruining thanksgiving. 

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We've been discussing a lot about this red wave that didn't happen in the midterms. Alot of finger pointing to Former President Donald Trump.. but how did religion play a part in the way people voted? Democrats held a large focus on abortion after the decision came down on Dobbs V. Jackson's Women's Health Organization that resulted in the reversal of Roe V. Wade. Ryan Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and a pastor in the American Baptist Church. He's the author of two books - The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going and 20 Myths About Religion and Politics in America.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Respect for Marriage Act is moving forward. It is legislation that would recognize any marriage between two people... opposite or same sex. Utah Senator Mike Lee has some concerns The concern is that if you're a religious institution... you may face consequences if you refuse to marry a same-sex couple in your place of worship.Clifford Rosky is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law joins the discussion to discuss if the concerns have standing. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think we found a new hero - not an anti hero -- but a hero -- Senator Mike Lee is joining members of congress in a hearing to investigate to the ticketmaster debacle ignited by Taylor Swift's Era Tour. Caitlyn Johnston, KSL Newsradio Producer joins the show to discuss the top concerns she wants congress to check. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State is fat with cash... a massive $3.3B surplus. What are lawmakers going to do with that gigantic pile of money? everal reports have indicated that a state income tax cut is on the horizon, although it will likely to be very modest. Senator Dan McCay joins the show to discuss if tax cuts are on the horizon and where they would go. Matthew Weinstein, with the advocacy group Voices for Utah Children and also the State Priorities Partnership Director joins the show to explain why he thinks cuts to the income tax rate are not the answer. 

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