Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate
The Democratic presidential ticket is now complete; Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice presidential pick. Who is Walz? What does he bring to the ticket? Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas get our listeners up to speed. But wait, what do Republicans think about Walz? Are they feeling worried or strengthened? KSL at Night host and President of ASG Consulting, Adam Gardiner joins the program to share some insight from the other side of the aisle.

Reviewing some key primary elections around the country today
Several states held primary elections today, with a few big names facing stiff competition. We talk through some of the races in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington. Two states are also seen as vulnerable to conflict in the next election: Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The KSL at Night hosts catch our listeners up on other federal races across the country.

Discussing the effects of Google losing its antitrust case
A judge has ruled that Google’s search engine illegally exploits its dominance to beat its competitors. The major antitrust case could have huge ramifications on online searches going forward. The hosts take a moment to compare this case to other historical antitrust case. Greg Skordas, KSL Legal Analyst, breaks down the newest ruling against Google and talks about what it could lead to.

Gov. Cox rejects death row inmate’s request for a reprieve
Today, Governor Spencer Cox rejected a request from Taberon Honie, a death row inmate set for execution this week. Honie’s lawyers had asked for the Governor to grant a temporary reprieve. What exactly does that mean? This is a sensitive case, but an important one nonetheless. We take a few moments to discuss the situation surrounding the first legal execution in Utah in 14 years.

What does the future of Downtown Salt Lake City look like?
Following the pandemic, there’s been a slow return to the office, especially for workers in Downtown Salt Lake City. Does this mean Downtown needs to diversify itself more — adding more housing or entertainment, for instance? Dee Brewer, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance calls into the show to shed some light on what his organization sees for the future of Downtown Salt Lake City. Brewer also discusses how the 2034 Winter Olympics could help boost the area’s “social economy.”

Examining life expectancy rates around the state 
People in Utah have a longer lifespan than the average U.S. population. In fact, the state ranks 9th in the country, placed between Vermont and Connecticut. But the life expectancy varies depending on where you live in the state. We speak with Deseret News contributor and professor at The Catholic University of America, Stephen Cranney about the trends he’s seeing in his analyses of the data.

News Roundup: Bald eagles, RFK Jr., and a bear carcass in Central Park
Did you know the bald eagle — a symbol of America for years and years — wasn’t actually the official bird of the United States until last month? It’s crazy to think about! We share the story of how it finally came to be. In other news, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has admitted to dumping a dead bear cub in New York’s Central Park. Wait what? Listen to hear that story too.