We know who gets the vaccine first (healthcare workers). But who should get them next? Police, teachers, and the elderly all have their pitch. In this segment, we'll hear from a representative for each group about why they're the most deserving. Brent Jex, President of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police speaks for first responders. Then we talk to Heidi Matthews with the Utah Education Association. Finally, Trevor Zuzula, Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing with Everest Home Health and Hospice joins us to make what might be the strongest case: the elderly.

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A mysterious metal monolith that was nestled in the red rocks southwest of Moab is now again capturing international attention -- this time because it's disappeared! Does the Utah Department of Public Safety have any clue what happened to it? We'll ask Lt. Nick Street about that, as well as the Stephen Colbert shoutout Street received.

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It's back to in-person school this morning for thousands of Utah students. We're seeing hints that the state is looking toward rapid testing K-12 students weekly for COVID-19, much like our universities are doing. Is a plan really in the works for this, and would it be more logical to only test high school students and teachers? Ben Horsley, spokesman for the Granite School District, joins us to provide input and context.

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With many making the decision to keep Thanksgiving small or to not gather at all, some unprecedented feelings of loneliness may sink in as Thursday creeps closer. Dr. Tom Golightly, Associate Clinical Director for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services, joins us with ways to make Thanksgiving a success even if you are alone.

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Black Friday is no longer one day, it's many. And this year, Americans are expected to spend less for the holidays...but not by much. One of our KSL Newsradio colleagues, Aimee Cobabe, has an interesting strategy for Black Friday and she joins the show to tell us more.

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Fifty million Americans are expected to drive or fly for Thanksgiving. It’s usually one of the busiest days at the Salt Lake Int’l Airport, but half the usual travelers will pass through the airport this year, per estimates from airport officials. One of those officials, Nancy Volmer, joins the show with her input.

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Trying to get COVID tested and getting the runaround? Deb put 3 websites for COVID testing to the test. One booked her in seconds.

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State Auditor John Dougall received the most votes for any Utahn running for office ever. Is it the brand? Is it his record? We'll ask him.

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Blunt, and frankly dark, public service announcements posted to social media by the Salt Lake County Health Dept. depict scary scenarios with Thanksgiving and COVID-19. The health department says they aren't intended to scare. Do they? And will they work?

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Restaurants are really getting picked on during the pandemic. First, they were shut down, then it was curbside pick-up only, and today their capacity remains limited. But, some of our restaurants are getting creative to help customers feel safe, and to serve customers outside during the winter. Ruth's Diner is one of them -- GM Patrick McIver joins to tell us more about their plans. Then we talk to David Gonzales, the owner of Restaurant Morelia, about his experience over the last two weeks -- when customers stepped in to increase their dwindling business. 

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