The show is back! Jenny regales us with stories of her travels to exotic ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, Brandt gives an update on the tragic death of a young man in his ward, we discuss Rocky Anderson going all Rocky Anderson on the Utah Legislature (and The Church), review some music pertinent to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and discuss the big changes to the Missionary Program - service missions, proselyting missions, and so much more on the Report!

LINKS

* Pionke Family California Fire GoFundMe

* What's in a name? For the LDS Church, scholars and writers, name directive is an evolving situation (Daily Herald)

* Medical marijuana backers threaten to sue over LDS Church involvement in compromise bill to replace Prop 2 (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Former mayor says 'stop being so polite' over LDS Church, legislature ties (KUTV)

* Excommunication Still Stands For Sam Young, Mormon Church Says (KUER)

* Provo's 10 most distinctively popular songs on Spotify (Daily Herald)

* Church Announces Changes to Recommendation Process for Young Missionaries (Mormon Newsroom)

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It's been a rough week in the Mormon News Report family. Brandt and Ashley (his wife) discuss the events they experienced this past weekend, why the show was delayed, why he's been cryptic and emotional on Twitter, and what comes next.

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No Jenny today, but fear not! Brandt is joined by Rachel from Late-in-the-Day Saints to discuss the Tree of Life Synogauge shooting and the Church's response, Satanists talking about Mormonism in the context of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the FINAL SESSION of #UTPol talk / Pot Talk Radio, and finally...President Nelson has had a lot on his mind lately. He and his wife were interviewed by the Newsroom and ... well ... it got interesting. Eat your vitamins, folks. All that plus more!

LINKS

* Statement of Support for the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh (Mormon Newsroom)

* President Nelson condemns religious violence in wide-ranging interview (Deseret News)

* 3 faiths surround Independence land where many believe Second Coming will occur (Fox4KC)

* The conservative Christian college where Muslims feel welcome (Christian Science Monitor)

* Netflix's 'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' Subject Of 'Legal Action' From Satanic Temple Co-Founder (Huffington Post)

* New poll says Democrat Ben McAdams has opened up a 6-point lead over Rep. Mia Love (SL Trib)

* Bob Bernick of Utah Policy’s 2018 Election Predictions

* The last statesman: Can Jon Huntsman, Jr. keep the art of diplomacy alive in the time of President Trump? (Deseret News)

* Mormon Youth Leader Makes One Last Pitch Against Medical Marijuana Proposition (KUER)

* Church leader sees confusion over medical marijuana initiative, urges Utahns to vote no (KSL)

* Latter-day Saint Prophet, Wife and Apostle Share Insights of Global Ministry (Mormon Newsroom)

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny are joined by special guest Mette Harrison to talk about her newest book "Vampires in the Temple" (courtesy of BCC Press), just in time for Halloween! On the agenda: BLACKFACE AT BYU, President Nelson speaks Spanish, a very interesting House race in Utah with 2 Mormons, the Church releases a new website addressing abuse, and pageants are officially off the table. All that plus more on the Report!

LINKS

* TABCATS KRISTIN CHENOWETH UPDATE

* PRESIDENT NELSON SPEAKING IN SPANISH (KSL)

* CHURCH NEWS: PRESIDENT OAKS, ELDER BEDNAR VISIT FLORIDA AFTER HURRICANE MICHAEL AND ANSWER WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE (CHURCH NEWS)

* POLITICS WITH A MORMON TWIST: UTAH 4TH HOUSE DISTRICT RACE (SALT LAKE TRIBUNE)

* BYU STUDENT FACES REPERCUSSIONS AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOWING UP TO HALLOWEEN PARTY IN BLACKFACE (FOX 13)

* LDS CHURCH WEBSITE FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE (DESERET NEWS)

* ‘TRIB TALK:’ THE LDS CHURCH IS READY TO LEGALIZE MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN UTAH, EVEN IF PROP 2 FAILS

* CHURCH STATEMENT ON LOCAL CELEBRATIONS, INCLUDING PAGEANTS (MORMON NEWSROOM)

 

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny are joined by special guest Rosemary Card to talk about her podcast (Q.More) and help us out recapping the week’s Mormon news! On the agenda: Hustle M. Nelson out travelling again, Pot Talk Radio, we’re still talking about “Mormon” vs. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” and women within the Church. But by far, the biggest point of contention and the separation of the Wheat vs. the Tares comes during a debate on the hierarchy of Halloween Candy, and if Gummy Bears should be included. It gets heated. All that plus more on the show!

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny are joined by special guest Rosemary Card to talk about her podcast (Q.More) and help us out recapping the week's Mormon news! On the agenda: Hustle M. Nelson out travelling again, Pot Talk Radio, we're still talking about "Mormon" vs. "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," and women within the Church. But by far, the biggest point of contention and the separation of the Wheat vs. the Tares comes during a debate on the hierarchy of Halloween Candy, and if Gummy Bears should be included. It gets heated. All that plus more on the show!

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny talk with Junior Bonner about the life and times of Black Mormon pioneer Green Flake, his work on the “Jane & Emma” movie, and an upcoming Kickstarter project. Also on the show, POT TALK RADIO (including a compromise) and an interesting week in Mormon news rehashing President Nelson’s remarks at General Conference. All that plus more on the Report!

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny talk with Junior Bonner about the life and times of Black Mormon pioneer Green Flake, his work on the "Jane & Emma" movie, and an upcoming Kickstarter project. Also on the show, POT TALK RADIO (including a compromise) and an interesting week in Mormon news rehashing President Nelson's remarks at General Conference. All that plus more on the Report!

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny finish out the 2018 October General Conference by recapping the Sunday talks.  From 2-hour church, to themes that stood out to us, and everything in between! All that plus more on the Report!

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny finish out the 2018 October General Conference by recapping the Sunday talks.  From 2-hour church, to themes that stood out to us, and everything in between! All that plus more on the Report!

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