In this bonus episode of The Doug Wright Show, Doug chats with former Attorney General John Swallow who has just announced he is running once more for his old job. Swallow had resigned while facing federal and state investigations and was later

Doug passes the torch to Lee

Dec 10th, 2019 1h 39m

Doug Wright officially ends his tenure as the interim afternoon host and passes the torch to his former producer Lee Lonsberry. Doug gives his take on the Democratic Impeachment Articles released today. We talk about the dangers of e-cigarettes

Historical Buildings and Impeachment Hearings

Dec 9th, 2019 1h 41m

Impeachment hearings continue, and Doug Wright breaks down what you need to know as we near a resolution. Pete Ashdown and Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini joins the show to talk about the loss of historical buildings, the Utah Theater and the

Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy on the news of the day

Dec 6th, 2019 1h 32m

Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy sit in the hot seats today to give our listeners their thoughts on everything from plastic bags to healthcare, from domestic violence issues to the championship game between Utah and Oregon. See omnystudio.com/list

The breakdown of Pelosi vs. McCarthy

Dec 5th, 2019 1h 35m

Doug breaks down everything you need to know about Speaker Nancy Pelosi's articles of impeachment announcement and the Republican response from Representative Kevin McCarthy. And Rep. John Curtis and Rep. Rob Bishop join Doug with their respons

Is it time for impeachment?

Dec 4th, 2019 1h 39m

The next phase of public hearings in the Presidential Impeachment Inquiry started today with four legal professors answering questions on impeaching a president. Doug breaks down the top highlights and questions Rep. Chris Stewart on all things

NATO Summit, special session and giving Tuesday with Doug

Dec 3rd, 2019 1h 35m

The first ever Avalanche Awareness Week kicks off and Phil Lyman talks with Doug on why he feels so passionate about spreading avalanche awareness. Also, the special legislative session on tax reform is getting closer. Or is it? Bob Marquadt f

Keeping kids and your privacy safe online for Cyber Monday

Dec 2nd, 2019 1h 37m

In Utah, 1 in 5 births was out of wedlock in 2018, but in other states, the numbers are much higher. BYU professor Spencer James gives insight into what this could mean for families across the country. The Salvation Army is looking for voluntee

The greatest nation on the face of the Earth, according to Doug

Nov 26th, 2019 1h 35m

Ski season is starting at Utah’s ski resorts. Doug talks with Ski Utah on how to make the most of the snow after recent storms. Zion National Park turns 100 this month and it doesn’t look like tourists will stop visiting "Utah’s Mighty 5" anyti

The season of giving and tax restructuring

Nov 25th, 2019 1h 33m

As the lawsuit continues between the University of Utah and McCluskey family, questions still exist on what college campuses can do to protect students' safety. Senator Jani Iwamoto is drafting a bill to keep campus safety consistent across the

Social media sites are now fact-checkers...or are they?

Nov 21st, 2019 10m 47s

Facebook, Twitter and others are adding fact-checking features to their social media platforms, but how much should they be trusted? And Britain’s Conservative Party changed their name to “factcheckUK” on Twitter during a live debate. UofU asso

Is Trump trying to convert his critics?

Nov 21st, 2019 11m 43s

President Trump had lunch with prominent GOP leaders on Thursday while impeachment inquiry hearings continued in Congress. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins have both been vocal critics of the president and were two of only three senators who didn’

Another national monument in D.C.?

Nov 21st, 2019 5m 40s

Congressman Jon Curtis joins Doug in discussing a bill he is co-sponsoring to create a National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Alert issued for infant girl kidnapped by mother

Nov 21st, 2019 8m 15s

A three-week-old girl was taken from her home Wednesday night. Hear from Clinton Police Lt. Shawn Stoker on what they are looking for and what they need you to look for in order to help in their search for Audrey Westfall.See omnystudio.com/lis

Israel's Prime Minister indicted on criminal charges

Nov 21st, 2019 8m 59s

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges Thursday. ABC’s Jerusalem correspondent, Jordana Miller, joins Doug in talking about what this could mean for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener f

Doug breaks down Thursday’s impeachment hearing

Nov 21st, 2019 36m 47s

Impeachment inquiry hearings continue with Fiona Hill and David Holmes testifying before the House Intelligence Committee Thursday. Doug breaks down what he found to be the biggest key moments. He also comments on Congressman Chris Stewart’s re

Doug talks impeachment, women's status in Utah and opioid prescriptions

Nov 20th, 2019 1h 36m

The impeachment hearing continued today with testimony from Gordon Sondland, and Doug breaks down the highlights and big revelations. Also, Chris Stewart has had the chance to question the impeachment witnesses several times in the last few day

Doug talks impeachment hearings, Utah tourism and Real Monarchs

Nov 19th, 2019 1h 31m

The impeachment hearings are dominating the media right now, but there are some good things happening in politics as well. Representative Ben McAdams joins Doug to discuss an initiative to provide more money in researching the causes and additi

Crumbling Impeachments and Saving the Utah Theater

Nov 18th, 2019 1h 34m

As we enter the second week of the public impeachment hearings, Representative Chris Stewart stated that he thinks the evidence is crumbling, Doug Wright asks the audience if they agree. Dr. Aimee Nussbaum of the March of Dimes breaks down Utah

What's new with Utah's state parks?

Nov 15th, 2019 9m 38s

Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy talk with Jeff Rasmussen, Director of Utah State Park, on what visitors can expect when they visit the parks during the cold months, what's new in and around the parks, and how Utah is handling a record

Are you ready for the 2019-2020 ski season?

Nov 15th, 2019 9m 57s

Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy talk with Anelise Bergin, Director of Communications for Ski Utah, about what's on the menu for this year's ski season. KSL's afternoon talk radio program airs every Monday through Friday from 12:30-3:

Sales tax on unprepared food-are you for it or against it?

Nov 15th, 2019 18m 28s

Utah lawmakers are proposing a sales tax on unprepared food. Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy talk with Alex Cragun from Utahns Against Hunger and Rusty Cannon from the Utah Taxpayers Association on their differing opinions on the topi

An inside look at impeachment from a lawyer's perspective

Nov 15th, 2019 7m 42s

Most people think about impeachment from a political perspective. But what do the proceedings look like to a lawyer? Greg Skordas, former Chief Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, breaks down the impeachment proceedings so far from a lawyer's vie

And now there is 4. What does this mean for Utah?

Nov 15th, 2019 10m 3s

Jon Hunstman Jr. threw his hat into the ring today for the governor's race, making him the fourth Republican candidate to officially announce a bid. Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics joins Greg Skordas to break down wh

Interviews with Utah Republican Gubernatorial Candidates: Aimee Winder Newton

Nov 15th, 2019 8m 35s

Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton was elected to the Salt Lake County Council with an overwhelming majority in 2013. She touts her success working across the isle as an important factor in her qualifications to be governor. She joins Greg Skorda