Extreme Heat Warning

Triple digit days coming at us again with back to school in the mix. Temp readings at 80+ degrees do hurt kids ability to learn. Weber district saying: And this heat isn’t a new problem for Weber schools. What’s new is how long it’s been hot. USA Toda states that the old kills 20 times more people than heat... What we're experiencing today in Utah is a heatwave we've never experienced before. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins the show to explain how long this heat will last. 

President Biden and the MAGA Midterms

President Biden is trying to rally the troops before the mid-term elections. And it seems like President Biden has settled on a message. MAGA. In his 25 minute speech on Thursday... President Biden mention Trump or MAGA... 16 times.Justin Finch, ABC News Correspondent, Washington joins the show to discuss President Biden's launch into fall campaign season.

Keeping kids safe on social media

Back to school coverage continues ... all districts back in session. Let's help parents keep track of what their teenagers are doing on Instagram -- one of the most popular social media apps -- stats show  72% of teens use Instagram. Roya Winner, Communications Manager, Social Impact with Meta joins the show to discuss safety protocols parents should be aware of on Instagram. 

Pajamas, Midriff tops, and ripped jeans allowed in new West High Dress Code

As West High launched its new school year, a new dress code came with it.. with a more relaxed approach.
Pajamas, midriff tops, ripped jeans and sweatpants are all mentioned to be okay in the new dress code. Lindsay Aerts, KSL Newsradio Reporter joins the show to explain what led to this decision at West High School. 

President Biden's Midterm Approach: MAGA

President Biden is trying to rally the troops before the mid-term elections. And it seems like President Biden has settled on a message. In his 25 minute speech in Philadelphia recently... President Biden mention Trump or MAGA... 16 times. This kind of speech is not new from Biden, MAGA Republicans line has been used for weeks.
Boyd Matheson with Inside Sources joins the show with analysis of the Presidents focus of his speech. 

Be Ready Utah: How to prepare for extreme heat

Be Ready for Extreme Heat -- a few more days of above 100 -- but still in the 90s . Wade Mathews, Wade Mathews, Public Information Officer, Utah Division of Emergency Management
and Be Ready Utah joins the show to discuss how we should be preparing for the extreme heat, and what to think ahead for next year. 

Boy saved from submerged truck is back on his feet

On Aug. 22, the truck Paxton Knight was in while his family was loading kayaks rolled back into the Smith and Morehouse Reservoir in Summit County. He and two other children were in the car as it was submerged in the water. Two-year-old Briana was saved by her grandfather, Brandon Haskell, who was able to quickly pull her from the truck as it was going under the water, but Paxton was stuck. He was pulled out and went to the hospital in critical condition, and has now been released and is back on his feet. Summit County. Sheriff Justin Martinez recognized the first responders recently for saving Paxton Knight and his sister Briana.Joe Donnell, former park ranger, who was in the area at the time of the incident and rescued Paxton, He joins the show to share his reaction to Paxton's recovery and what it was like meeting him. 

New KSL Podcast: "The Letter"

A new KSL podcast is launching today focusing on the tragic events of August 28th, 1996 -- The day that shifted everything for the parents and loved ones of Utah resident Zach Snarr. Yvette Rodier survived the shooting at Little Dell reservoir. She had been shot multiple times and couldn’t stand up, but she dragged herself up a steep hill to get to the road.
Amy Donaldson, Host of The Letter on KSL Podcasts joins the show to discuss what takes place in this podcast. 

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