Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner

Previewing the Utah Legislature’s special session

KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner kick off today’s episode discussing the Utah Legislature’s special session that begins tomorrow. Several bills from the regular session are set to be discussed, including a bill about a power plant in Millard County, a bill about Title IX, and a bill detailing how lawmakers in Utah can prohibit state employees from enforcing federal directives.

How has Trump’s conviction affected his campaign polling?

In the weeks since former president Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts, we’re now getting a clearer idea as to how the conviction could affect his campaign. A new poll details how voters feel about the court decision and if it would change their vote. The KSL at Night hosts dig into the data.

Digging into how Latter-day Saints feel about the political landscape

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona and Nevada might have a big role in the upcoming election, but patterns show that many of them are not satisfied with either candidate or party. Samuel Benson, Deseret News reporter, joins the show to explain how a new poll is shedding light on how members of The Church are voting.

Is the European Union shifting more towards conservatism?

Recent elections for the European Parliament show a growing shift more to the right on the political spectrum. Celeste Beesley, Associate Professor at Brigham Young University, explains some of the factors that have led to this shift. She also discusses how this trend could relate to American politics.

President Biden introduces protection for spouses and children of migrants 

President Joe Biden has announced two executive actions involving immigration: one allowing undocumented spouses of American citizens to avoid deportation and another to address the situation with the “Dreamers.” The hosts talk about what potential problems this could cause, and how other pieces of legislation contributed to these actions.

The impact of Denver sending migrants to Salt Lake City

The City of Denver has been sending migrants to Salt Lake for months, paying for their buses and flights. Leaders in Utah say there are no more resources available to help these migrants, and that Denver needs to stop. The KSL at Night hosts talk about why migrants are trying to come to Utah, and the impact this has on the state as a whole.

Supreme Court redistricting ruling

Big changes are coming to the fights against redistricting efforts in the United States. The Supreme Court says they will now require court challengers to prove that state legislatures made their redistricting decisions based primarily on race, not party affiliation. The hosts explain the case in-depth, and about the impact the ruling could have on Utah’s districts.

Celebrating Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19th is the federal holiday for Juneteenth. It’s a newer federal holiday, but has been celebrated for many years in smaller gatherings. Jeanetta Williams, President of the NAACP Salt Lake Branch joins the show to explain how the federal holiday came to be and how everyone can celebrate and honor Juneteenth.