Utah death row inmate, Ralph Menzies is scheduled to die by firing squad in just over a month, but now, has a 4-day commutation hearing scheduled. The family members of his victim are frustrated by what feels like another delay and concerns around scheduling. Matt Hunsaker, son of Maurine Hunsaker, who was kidnapped and murdered by Ralph Menzies in 1986 joins the show to discuss.  Greg and Holly also discuss how crime victims in Utah can feel uninformed about case updates and improvements that could be on the horizon.  

President Trump is firing Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weaker than expected jobs report released last week. Greg and Holly discuss this development and speak with Michael Kofoed,  Assistant Professor of Economics at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee about how job stats are collected and what this firing means to the economist community. 

A new poll in the Associated Press, shows about half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their life right now… and many are using Buy Now, Pay Later to purchase groceries and other essential items.  

Monroe Canyon Fire spurring fire clouds, creating own weather system  

The Monroe Canyon Fire here in Utah, is so hot it is spurring Fire clouds! It's creating it's own weather system. Greg and Holly provide the latest updates on the fire and speak with KSL Meteorologist, Matt Johnson about how fires can create their own weather systems and what is currently expected with the changing weather that is impacting the fire. Holly and Greg hear updates from Governor Cox who is meeting with the community about the Monroe Canyon Fire.  

Tariff tangles & Job jitters 

Today was the day that tariffs were supposed to go into effect - again. But, the deadline has been pushed back again. The uncertainty of the economy from these tariff decisions is starting to show up in the jobs report. Greg and Holly discuss the latest job's report and what's happening with tariffs.  

Utah inmate charged with murder of Santaquin officer accused of attacking deputies while in jail  

One deputy recalled having his eye nearly gouged out... After Utah inmate Michael Jayne allegedly became enraged during questioning. Jayne is awaiting trial in the Utah County jail for the death of Sergeant Bill Hooser last year. Greg and Holly discuss what is known.  

5 deputies disciplined after traffic stop led to U of U student's ICE detention 

Sherriff deputies are facing consequences in the traffic stop that led to a University of Utah student's ICE detention, according to NBC. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments.  

Backpacks, not backcountry:  Most Utahns oppose using Utah Fits All scholarship funds for outdoor rec  

According to a new poll in the Deseret News, the majority of Utahns do NOT want parents using funds from the Utah Fits All Scholarship for outdoor recreation. Greg and Holly discuss what these funds are used for and the latest details from this poll.  

Governor Cox speaks to community on Monroe Canyon Fire  

Holly and Greg hear updates from Governor Cox who is meeting with the community about the Monroe Canyon Fire. (can combine with 9:05 in podcast)  

 It's 801 day! 

Today is August 1st, or 8-0-1, which, of course, was Utah's first area code. Every since we got that number assigned to us in the 1940's, it's been the state's unofficial holiday. Greg and Holly discuss what makes Utah unique and the significance of 801 day.  

'The Naked Gun' is the KSL Movie Show's big movie of the week!  

KSL Movie Show Hosts, Andy Farnsworth and Steve Salles discuss the big  movie of the week: The Naked Gun. The hosts share the movies they've watched in theatres that made them laugh so hard they cried.  

KSL Movie Show Hosts, Andy Farnsworth and Steve Salles discuss the big  movie of the week: The Naked Gun. The hosts share the movies they've watched in theatres that made them laugh so hard they cried.  

Today is August 1st, or 8-0-1, which, of course, was Utah's first area code. Every since we got that number assigned to us in the 1940's, it's been the state's unofficial holiday. Greg and Holly discuss what makes Utah unique and the significance of 801 day.  

According to a new poll in the Deseret News, the majority of Utahns do NOT want parents using funds from the Utah Fits All Scholarship for outdoor recreation. Greg and Holly discuss what these funds are used for and the latest details from this poll.  

Sherriff deputies are facing consequences in the traffic stop that led to a University of Utah student's ICE detention, according to NBC. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments.  

One deputy recalled having his eye nearly gouged out... After Utah inmate Michael Jayne allegedly became enraged during questioning. Jayne is awaiting trial in the Utah County jail for the death of Sergeant Bill Hooser last year. Greg and Holly discuss what is known.  

Today was the day that tariffs were supposed to go into effect - again. But, the deadline has been pushed back again. The uncertainty of the economy from these tariff decisions is starting to show up in the jobs report. Greg and Holly discuss the latest job's report and what's happening with tariffs.