9:05 - 9:35 - Utah’s 2022 education report card

The Utah State Board of Education just dropped its 2022 “report card” on Utah students’ test scores, growth, and postsecondary readiness. It’s not all pretty–about a third of Utahn students are grade-level proficient in math, English, and science. Race and income play a major role in determining the effect of the pandemic on kids’ reading levels, and last year’s kindergarten attendance drop is seeming to have an effect on elementary school reading levels. Dave and guest host Maura Cabello talk to Ann-Michelle Neal, Accountability Specialist with the Utah State Board of Education, to analyze the results. 

9:50 - Tulsi Gabbard Exits the Democratic Party

Tulsi Gabbard, a longtime Democratic party gadfly, has just announced her exodus from the party. Dave and Maura discuss not only her split with the Democrats and her campaign of “anti-wokeness”, but also whether parties are narrowing who can qualify to be considered a “real” member of the two-party system. 

10:05 - House Speaker Brad Wilson to host Great Salt Lake Summit  

The Great Salt Lake is at a historic low... just go golfing in Bountiful... look out... It's dry.

Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson, for the 2nd year in a row he's put together a summit to address the water issues for the GSL. Speaker Wilson explains what is to come from this summit. 

10:20 - Saudi Arabia’s plummet from grace

Top Democrats including President Biden and Leader Schumer are discussing harsh retaliation against Saudi Arabia for what they allege is manipulation of oil prices to help Vladimir Putin. The Kingdom has been under fire in recent years for the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi, an inhumane war in Yemen, and now the squeezing of Western oil buyers. Joining the show is ABC News Correspondent, Faith Abubey, who breaks down the Saudis’ role in the recent OPEC supply cut and what a future will look like without the US-Saudi Arabia alliance.

10:35 - 10:50 - 1 in 3 utah workers are returning to the office to save on costs 

1 in 3 Utah workers are returning to the office to save on costs that come from working from home.. -- Thats according to a new study from couponbirds .Commuting, Expensive lunches, updating work wardrobe are all reasons many have resisted going back into work, but many may not have anticipated that working from home also comes with a cost. Especially when it comes to air conditioning. Dave and Maura discuss the survey results. 

11:05 - Gen Z’s impact on the midterms 

Next week, ballots will be hitting mailboxes for the midterms -- and while early voting has already begun in some states... Many Americans have yet to turn in their ballots... including those of Generation Z. Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources joins the show to discuss if Gen Z is becoming more civically engaged and how they could impact the 2022 midterms.

11:20 - 11:35 - John Fetterman Vs. Dr. Oz for PA Senate: Where does health lie in politics? 

Today we are looking at a national race -- the race between Dr. Oz and John Fetterman for Pennsylvania Senate. Fetterman had a stroke earlier this year and his health has been in question. As the path to the midterms fires up, where does health lie in his road to election and politics in general? Dave and Maura discuss. 

11:50 - Public comment for controversial Gondola ends Monday 

The debate as to whether Utah needs a gondola for transport up Little Cottonwood Canyon has burned for years. On October 5, the Salt Lake County Council voted against the project, citing a price tag of $550 million dollars and a projected lowering of current traffic levels by only 30%. Public comment ends on Monday. Guest host Maura Carabello explains what she knows about the project and how public comment is going.

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