Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner 

 

Defense rests in former President Trump’s hush money trial 

KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner begin by discussing the latest updates in Trump’s hush money trial. The defense rested less than a day after the prosecution, taking many by surprise. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to offer insight into this development, and what’s next as the trial wraps up. 

 

Sen. Romney joins other GOP senators in opposing Biden’s student loan forgiveness 

President Biden continues to push his plan of forgiving student loan debt. Utah Senator Mitt Romney is joining several other senators in vocalizing their opposition to this plan, saying it will put the burden on the taxpayers. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the senators’ letter to the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

International Criminal Court may issue warrants for the arrest of Israeli leaders 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating issues related to the Israel-Hamas war. Several Israeli leaders—including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and several top leaders in Hamas are in their sights. Prosecutors for the ICC say they’re all responsible for violation of human rights and war crimes. Rusty and Adam discuss what the potential ramifications of these warrants are and how we hold leaders of conflict to account. 

 

Donald Trump’s hold over the Republican Party at risk 

Less than three weeks after Super Tuesday results rolled in, a new independent political action committee was created, called the Utah Reagan Caucus. They are actively seeking to influence down-ballot Republican primaries away from Trump and toward the GOP policies reminiscent of Ronald Reagan. Brigham Tomco, Deseret News reporter, brings new light to this movement and how it could affect Trump and his supporters in down-ballot races. 

 

The race for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large seat 

This election, voters in Salt Lake County will pick a new at-large council member. Two Republicans will take part in the June primary for this seat, as will two Democrats. We continue our week-long coverage by interviewing one of the candidates, Rachelle Morris, GOP candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large. We’ll interview the Democratic candidates this week as well on KSL at Night. 

 

Utah leaders come together to discuss ‘Olympic Visioning’ 

For this segment, Adam and Rusty are joined by Jon Hawkins, Utah State Representative, to discuss Monday’s meeting of the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission and what the state could accomplish before potentially hosting the 2034 Olympic Winter Games. Listen in to hear how Hawkins and commission leadership are planning to tackle big issues like transportation, infrastructure, public health, and more before the games would come to Utah.  

 

Salt Lake City listed as one of the best cities to begin a career 

More than 160 million people have begun full-time work in their field over the last 10 years. Choosing where to start a career is an important decision. The KSL at Night hosts break down a new WalletHub survey that says certain cities outshine others when it comes to starting a new career. Where does Salt Lake City rank on that list? Listen to find out. 

 

Martha’s finally on her way to Washington 

After years of delay, the bronze statue of Martha Hughes Cannon is finally heading to the U.S. Capitol. A remarkable woman who was a physician, the nation’s first female state senator, a health reformer, a suffragist, a wife and a mother, she established Utah’s first nursing school and trained women in nursing and midwifery. One of tonight’s KSL at Night hosts is related—indirectly—to Martha. Can you guess which? Marta’s send-off celebration will be held the evening of June 5th.