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In 2021 alone, the Capitol Police were made aware of ten thousand threats. That huge number and the politically motivated attack on Paul Pelosi have pushed the Chief of the Capitol Police to call for heightened security for members of Congress. Dave and Debbie examine an interview this morning with ABC law enforcement reporter Luke Barr. The hosts break down the spectrum of political violence from far right to far left, which two groups receive the most threats of violence, and how much more security will be needed. 

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As the nation sets their focus on the midterm elections, there are other parts of the world that are going through similar issues. Brazil and Israel are also in election season. In the UK, the new Prime Minister is starting his role. North Korea keeps firing missiles and supplying artillery to Russia. Boyd Matheson, Host of KSL’s Inside Sources, joins the show to give Dave and Debbie a quick world tour of all the top news.

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The FCC announced that the U.S. should ban TikTok due to privacy concerns regarding China’s involvement with the app, and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has been warning about this since June of this year. This brings up the question: Should TikTok be banned? Dave and Debbie discuss with Earl Foote, CEO of Nexus IT Consultants, who shares his thoughts on what we need to worry about.

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Last night, Utah Senate candidate Evan McMullin joined KSL at Night to emphasize how an independent Utah Senator would make Utah matter more nationally. Joined by Leah Murray, Political Science Professor at Weber State University and Host of KSL at Night, Dave and Debbie dig into the interview’s details, including a national debate that was supposed to happen on Fox News and was shut down by Senator Lee’s campaign.

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Utah’s mail-in voting is slower this year compared to 2018 and 2020’s elections. National Republicans have increasingly opposed absentee ballots since 2016, but Utah has stood apart in its support for the practice. Are Republicans voting less by mail this year? What will the slowdown mean for the overall election? Longtime Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen joins the show to discuss the trends and what they mean for Utah.

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Tax has always been a confusing topic. What are the different types and levels of taxes? Where does all of our money go when we pay for taxes? Feeling broke and taxed to death, Dave and Debbie take a $100 bill and break down how all types of taxes eat away at your hard-earned income.

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KSL.com investigation reveals how a drag show in the “town square” in St. George caused a stir behind the scenes at City Hall and may have cost taxpayers a $625k payout to a top city official. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas weighs in on if drag shows can ever be banned in the town square.

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Utah is back in the national spotlight - but for a bad reason. A viral video shows Utah teens walking around a Walmart in Cedar City in blackface and prisoner costumes for Halloween. To top it off, they were accompanied by a white female dressed as a police officer. Governor Cox has responded with disappointment. Dan Rascon from KSL 5 joins the show to share what he found out about the video, police and school district involvement, and the wrong kids being improperly outed as culprits in Black face costumes.

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9:05 - 9:20 - Voter turnout is at 12%: Are we behind?

Early ballot voting is booming across the nation. CNN Reports that more than 21M ballots have been cast in 46 states. Utah is about 1 percent of that number. Is this normal or something to worry about voter turnout? 

9:35 - Scotus Hears Arguments on Affirmative Action 

The Supreme Court hears two major cases today that could determine the future of race- based affirmative action in higher education across America. 

Ike Ejochi, ABC News Correspondent, Washington joins the show to explain what more on what this means. 

9:50 - Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack expected in court today

David DePape, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with with a hammer last week is set to appear in court in the San Francisco Superior Court today. Debbie breaks down the latest information. 

10:05 - 10:20 Election Day is the New Christmas Season

Election day is no longer election day. The whole process for an election now takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks so we may as well call it the new christmas season. Debbie and Dave discuss the new election system and how we may or may not be adjusting. Taylor Morgan, Executive Director of Count my vote and host of KSL @ Night joins the show to explain what works and what doesn't work on campaigns and how they may be adjusting to the 4-6 week election day. 

10:35 - 10:50 - Is the Great Resignation coming to an end? 

The number of people quitting their jobs is still near record-highs, but the trend may be on the edge. Dave and Debbie discuss the effects of the great resignation and where things stand today. They also dive into how to decide when to stay at a job and when its time to kick the can.

11:20 - 11:35 Officials set to approve fourth massive rate hike

As the federal reserve meets again Tuesday and Wednesday a fourth interest rate hike is expected to be announced. Greg Mcbride, Analyst, Bankrate joins the show to discuss the impact of this rate and the outlook for 2023. Dave and Debbie discuss the average credit card interest rates and how the hikes have led to this.

 
11:50 - COLD Season 3

Dave Cawley, Host of the Cold Podcast joins the show to explain what is to come with the new season. 

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