Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon
President Biden says he won’t pardon his son Hunter
President Biden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News, said he will not pardon his son Hunter if he’s found guilty in his federal firearm court case. It’s a rather surprising update in the ongoing trial being held in Delaware. KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon discuss today’s court updates and share their opinions on President Biden’s statement.
Examining Justice Gorsuch’s decision to break from other conservative justices
In a decision just released in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch sided — along with Chief Justice John Roberts — with the more liberal-leaning judges. When Justice Gorsuch was nominated to the Court, many conservatives lauded his nomination, believing it would ensure a conservative lean for decades to come. The hosts discuss how that doesn’t always seem to be the case.
Have we disregarded President Washington’s warning about political parties?
In President George Washington’s farewell address, he warned against the rise of political parties – or factions, as the founders called them. A new opinion piece by the Deseret News Editorial Board claims that Washington’s warning is “prophetic today.” The KSL at Night hosts dig into the editorial and offer their thoughts on the two-party system in the United States.
Remembering and honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Today, we remember and honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day — when thousands of American and Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy. The hosts walk our listeners through the events of that sacred day and share their awe and gratitude for those honorable servicemen. We finish by remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 80 years ago today.
Pt. 1: Criminal Records – How lawmakers are addressing the issue of recidivism
Recently, Representative Tyler Clancy from Utah House District 60 created a working group to address issues of recidivism – or the tendency to commit another crime following incarceration – and re-entry for inmates. Rep. Clancy explains to the KSL at Night hosts how he is working to ensure people who leave prison are sufficiently prepared to re-enter society.
Pt. 2: Criminal Records – How employers are giving people a second chance
People re-entering society are more likely to go back into incarceration if they don’t have a job. But having even the smallest thing on their record can often disqualify them from moving forward, even if they’re qualified for the position. Jake Hinckley, Director of Talent Acquisition at Sunroc explains how his company works to ensure people with records are able to get a second chance at life through employment.
Pt. 3: Criminal Records – How the Clean Slate Law is helping expunge criminal records
1 in 4 Utahns has a criminal record. And for many of those people, the incidents are minor and happened long ago. But their record usually follows them around for the rest of their life. Destiny Garcia, Executive Director of Clean Slate Utah, walks our listeners through the process of expunging criminal records for minor infractions. Garcia also shares her own personal experiences with Utah’s Clean Slate Law.
Pt. 4: Criminal Records – Discussing recidivism, second chances, and clean slates
After hearing about three different angles on the topic of criminal records, there’s a lot to discuss. KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon spend some time talking about the importance of these types of conversations. They also share some of the things they learned from tonight’s guests and share thoughts on how to help people with criminal records.
