Dave & Dujanovic

President Donald Trump wants to take over the Gaza Strip and develop it economically after Palistinians are resettled elsewhere. Dave and Debbie discuss what the President would have to do to make this work and compare the situation in Gaza to what the US did in Japan after World War II. Amos Guiora, professor of law at the University of Utah discusses the reality of what this looks like.  

 

Bonneville Salt Lake stations are teaming up to give Utah’s homeless pets a "pawsitive" future. Dave and Debbie broadcast live from the Humane Society in Murray and speak with Guinnevere Shuster about the need for adoptions and how you can bring home your own furry friend today. Jackie McKay, marketing manager at Best Friends Animal Society calls the show to discuss the no-kill initiative. Kim Mikesell, executive Director of Outreach Pawsabilities shares insight about animals coming into the state from California due to the wildfires.  

Rep. Stephanie Pitcher has proposed a new bill that will protect surviving spouses from inheriting medical debt. The bill aims to remove medical expenses from the category of family expenses under Utah statute. KSL Newsradio's Adam Small joins the show to discuss the reasoning behind the bill. 

With President Donald Trump moving to abolish the Department of Education, how does that affect each state? Rep. Val Peterson joins Dave and Debbie to break down Utah's education funding and where it comes from and discuss what has to happen for Trump's plan to move forward. Utah State Auditor, Tina Cannon, also joins the show to give her insights into the proposed plan and some of the issues Utah's education system could run into. 

Taxes are complicated. There are so many forms, waivers, and deadlines that certain myths start to form from word of mouth. "If I get paid in cash, I don't have to pay taxes", WRONG.  Susan Spiers, CPA and CEO of The Utah Association of CPAs joins the show to dispel common tax filing myths that might cost you in the long run. Susan also answers listeners questions about taxes.

Waffle House has announced that they will be adding a $0.50 surcharge per order of eggs on their menu. This comes as the price of eggs is skyrocketing due to short supply. Bailee Woolstenhume with the Department of Agriculture joins the show to discuss the status of avian flu in Utah as the shortage continues. Dave and Debbie discuss if paying the egg surcharge is worth it.

The barrier of entry for gambling is getting thinner, and its coming at a cost of the integrity of sports viewing. We reached out to Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, Jay Evensen on his newest  piece "Opinion: Legal gambling is killing sports" to discuss the current situation organized sports is facing with this newest threat to a clean and fair game.

Dave and Debbie dive into this growing number of retirees that are returning to the workforce. Some are rejoining or simply just staying in the workforce because they cannot afford the higher cost of living, some are returning because they are bored! Listeners share their stories about retirement. 

The job market is tough, often people go through years of schooling to find out that their job just will not pay the bills. Dave and Debbie take a look at U.S News and World Report's "100 Best Jobs of 2025" and discuss the highest paying jobs in Utah, and the demands that accompany them.