Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Leah Murray

Status updates at the Republican National Convention
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is underway. Speaker of the Utah House Mike Schultz is there, and joins the program to share updates. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the overall mood at the convention and among Utah’s delegation. We also discuss the messages being shared at the convention and whether they’re more focused on unifying or fighting.

What does selecting Vance as VP pick say about the future of the GOP?
Ohio Senator JD Vance has been selected as the Vice Presidential nominee for the Republican Party. What does that choice say about the future of the GOP? Vance has been more of a MAGA politician, so does that mean the party will continue down that more conservative path? Or is it more of a strategic decision to cater towards younger voters? The hosts dig into Vance’s past and share their thoughts.

Presidential polls following the debate, attempted assassination
A new poll released today shows that Trump hasn’t received a big boost in support following the assassination attempt. Several polls from before the attempt – but after the presidential debate – show Trump holds a strong lead in several swing states. KSL at Night hosts Taylor and Leah explain the numbers and discuss whether the polls show anything concerning for either major candidate.

The future of ballot initiatives in Utah
There are still so many questions following the Utah Supreme Court’s decision last week on ballot initiatives and the legislature. KSL NewsRadio has covered the ruling extensively, but we want to know: what does the ruling mean for the future of ballot initiatives in Utah? Leah and Taylor talk about the ruling’s implications and whether the state legislature could pass new laws as a result. Could it become even harder to put citizen initiatives on the ballot? Listen to hear the hosts’ thoughts.

Investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump
New details are coming to light every day in the investigation of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. The FBI is leading the charge on the investigation, but now Congress says they also want to conduct an investigation. Is that appropriate? The KSL at Night hosts discuss the investigations and give new updates.

Toning down the rhetoric in today’s political world
In the days following the historic assassination attempt, people across the country — politicians and regular folks — have called for a decrease in political rhetoric. Has strong language contributed to the deep political divide in America? KSL at Night host and political science professor Leah Murray shares some examples on how we can be better about the things we say, and how we can all take a breath and cool down.

News roundup: The Star-Spangled Banner, Gen Z getting health advice from TikTok
We finish off this Tuesday with a lighter news roundup. An interesting… “rendition” of The Star-Spangled Banner is making its way around the internet; we take a listen and discuss why people feel the need to “jazz up” the national anthem. In other news, a new survey shows that Generation Z relies mostly on TikTok for their health advice. The hosts finish sharing some advice on where you should actually get health information instead.