Dave And Dujanovic

TikTok files lawsuit against federal government Utah schools move towards restricting cell phones at school  How to plan for retirement without social security What role do 'love letters' play in home buying?  Can the US bridge the gap of trust in elections?

  The State Auditor's office has released a statement of discontent ever since his office has been flooded with bogus complaints about transgender people using the wrong bathrooms. The complaints are largely an act of defiance by activists, flooding the online complaint forms. In a statement, Dougall said his office has become unwilling "bathroom monitors." Bill sponsor Rep. Kira Berkland responded in a statement saying that backlash was expected, but the bill succeeds in protecting women and girls. State Auditor John Dougall shares his input with D2.  

  Senator Lee, alongside Chip Roy, have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation led by Senator Lee in the Senate and Congressman Roy in the House. It would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Inside Sources Host Boyd Matheson speaks to the broader issue of why conservatives have distrust in the US election system and what can be done to regain confidence in elections.  

  Can writing a "love letter" to a home owner who is selling their house give you a leg up over the competition, or is it inappropriate? Dave shares his experience with a previous real estate agent not allowing him to read an interested buyer's letter, saying it might spark some bias in decision making.  Are these letters still circulating in today's markets, and should they stop? Russel Faucette, Director of the real estate company The Stern Team comments on the nature of buyer love letters.  

  There is less than a decade of time left for Congress to repair Social Security before funds are depleted, according to a new report from Social Security trustees. If ignored, the loss could result in a cut in payments of up to 21% for millions of retirees. With the future of the government program being unstable, how can we prepare for a retirement without social security? James Royale from Bankrate lends advice on how individuals can prepare for that possibility.  

  Granite School District has a drafted policy that would move to restrict cell phone usage during class hours, exploring a "bell to bell" cell phone restriction, meaning students would not be able to access their smartphones from the start of the day until the end.  Ben Horsley, Chief of Staff for Granite School District, joins the show to share why the school is tossing around the idea, and D2 takes calls from listeners asking, "Parents: Are you okay if your kids leave their phone out of the classroom during school hours?"   

  TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over its potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law signed by President Joe Biden last month that would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. violates users’ First Amendment rights. Dave and Debbie speak with Mike Dobuski, ABC News Correspondent, who explains the details.  

  During a Tuesday night press conference, Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and now Utah’s National Hockey League team, revealed his plan to renovate the interior of the 33-year-old arena not long after officially acquiring the Arizona Coyotes last month. Smith's entertainment group painted a picture of how they imagine the "Delta Center District" will look, with walkable blocks throughout the area, connecting to City Creek Mall. Renderings are still unavailable, and some questions remain regarding the status of Abravanel Hall, and other venues.  D2 speak with KSL 5 TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts, who was at the press conference, and Dee Brewer, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance to get more information.  

What we know about suspect who hit and killed Santaquin Police officer with semi truck  Utah named "best state in America"   The IRS is ramping up audits: should you be nervous?   Should Utah adopt a runoff system for primaries?   Judge threatens Trump with jail time over gag order violations 

  What is going on with NHL in Utah? Insiders say we could learn more specifics into the redevelopment plans as soon as today...Dave and Debbie speak with Jay Stevens of 103.5 the Arrow, and co-host of KSL's hockey podcast "Utah Puck report" to make sense of all the NHL noise. 

  Rudy Gobert, former player for the Utah Jazz missed a playoff game because of the birth of his son. Some NBA players like Gilbert Arenas have criticized him for it and are facing an uproar due to the comments. Dave and Debbie discuss. 

  Hamas announced yesterday that it had accepted ceasefire proposal which Israel said it never agreed to, and talks broke down between the warring parties. Israel edges into the border crossing city of Rafah, to the upset of its neighbor Egypt. Robert Sherman, NewsNation Correspondent in Tel-Aviv joins D2 to explain where things are at.  

  Miss U.S.A., 24yr old Noelia Voigt, from Utah announced she is stepping down from her role.. In a post to Instagram, she cited mental health struggles as the reason for her resigning her crown. Dave and Debbie open the conversation about mental health and work/life balance.  

  Former President Trump faced a new threat in his New York criminal trial on Monday. Judge Merchan raised the possibility of jail if he continues to violate a gag order. Trump has been fined 10 times  for breaking the order, which bars the former president from attacking jurors, court officials and members of the judge’s family, among others. D2 speak with Greg Skordas, KSL legal analyst, about why the violations matter and how realistic jailing could be.  

  Following the recent and chaotic state GOP convention, some are wondering if there is a better way of doing things. The Senate seat Mitt Romney is vacating has four candidates, and the Third District congressional seat John Curtis is vacating has five. The race for state attorney general has three GOP candidates. With a surge of crowded races, Jay Stevensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, joins D2 to talk through his recent opinion piece exploring the idea of installing a runoff system.  

  The Internal Revenue Service is increasing its number of taxpayer audits, thanks to an $80 billion infusion from the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in Aug. 2022. The IRS states that it's goal is to increase the number of audits by 50% from 2019 numbers, but not everyone will feel a closer eye on them. The audits will focus on business owners and wealthy individuals who have previously distorted information to avoid high taxes. D2 shares their audit experiences, and takes calls from listeners.

  Utah has been named America's "best state" by U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Economic stability and high education levels pushed the state to the front of the pack. Utah also had high marks in health, infrastructure, low debt at graduation, and unemployment. However, Utah ranked worst in gender pay gap. Dave and Debbie share if they feel like they are in the best state in their everyday lives.  

  More information is emerging about the suspect in custody after allegedly hitting and killing Santaquin police Sgt. Bill Hooser. The alleged killer has previously been involved in a lawsuit over alleged mistreatment at the Shasta County Jail, where authorities placed Michael Aaron Jayne under a disciplinary diet of two food loafs a day. D2 discuss the suspects past history in correctional facilities and past crimes. 

  There is less than a decade of time left for Congress to repair Social Security before funds are depleted, according to a new report from Social Security trustees. If ignored, the loss could result in a cut in payments of up to 21% for millions of retirees. Dave and Debbie discuss what the possibility of losing around $400/month could mean for retired Americans, and take calls from listeners about what they might do to prepare.  

  A Santaquin officer was struck and killed after allegedly being targeted while attempting to conduct a traffic stop. Dave and Debbie discuss the timeline of events, and what led up to the incident. After striking a UHP and Santaquin officer in a semitrailer, the driver led police on a 160+ mile chase, leading several residential areas to be placed under shelter in place orders. After crashing a stolen vehicle, suspect Michael Aaron Jayne was placed into custody. KSL Newsradio has uncovered Jayne's lengthy criminal history, and D2 discuss how this tragedy unfolded with several guests leading up to the procession for the fallen Santaquin officer.   9:05, 11:35: KSL Reporter Adam Small, live from Santaquin, covering the support of the community, and joined as he witnessed the procession live on his way through Utah County. 9:50: Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden, who shares updates on the status of the investigation. 10:05: Greg Skordas, KSL Legal Analyst, explains Jayne's previous involvement