Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan

Zoning changes approved ahead of Downtown Salt Lake City revitalization project
The Salt Lake City Council has approved some big zoning changes in Downtown Salt Lake City ahead of the revitalization project centered around the Delta Center. From changing building height restrictions to discussing the kinds of billboards that can be put up, there’s plenty to talk about. Salt Lake City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the program to share the Council’s thoughts on the recent vote.

The Legislature’s role in the ballot initiative process – history and future
We’re taking a walk down memory lane to discuss ballot initiatives in Utah. That little jaunt takes us to the last general session for the State Legislature, where changes were proposed regarding the initiative and referendum process. State Representative Jason Kyle sponsored some of those proposals and was also involved in legislation during the special session. He discusses the connection between the bills in the two sessions and what the Legislature may do next.

The September 10th Presidential debate is back on
The September 10th presidential debate is back on following back-and-forth over the previously-agreed upon rules. The rules from the previous debate will stay the same for the next debate, including the muting of mics. But is it smart for Kamala Harris to join in a debate, even as polls show her leading in many states? The KSL at Night hosts discuss all this and more.

How do Utahns feel about Governor Cox endorsing Trump for President?
Just a week after saying he wouldn’t vote for Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox changed his mind and endorsed the former president. It’s been about a month since that decision, and we now have polling showing how that choice affected the Cox campaign. Do Utahns support Cox’s endorsement? Or did that turn folks away? Listen to find out!

Utah school districts experiencing a teacher “un-shortage”
We’ve talked so much over the past few years about how Utah’s experienced a shortage of teachers, struggling both with hiring and retention. The State Legislature decided to take action, passing several bills last session to help. KSL-TV’s Deanie Wimmer took a look at where school districts are now with teacher staffing, and found that in the major Utah school districts, virtually all teaching positions have been filled. We discuss what led to this shifting trend.

The American Dream: has it become a kind of pipe dream?
Life has gotten more and more expensive year after year. That brings up the question: is the American Dream even attainable nowadays? A new Wall Street Journal article claims a growing number of Americans believe that kind of dream will never be within reach. Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank and current State Representative explains his perspective on the concerns.

Surgeon general: Children contributing to parental mental health problems
The United States surgeon general has a new advisory out today saying that parent stress is a public health challenge. It’s probably not a surprise to most people, especially to parents themselves. But is it really that bad? KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner are both parents, and they have lots of thoughts. We finish off the night with a lively discussion on parental mental health.