KSL at Night: 4-23-2024

Hosts: Leah Murray

More aid potentially going to Ukraine, but Sen. Mike Lee remains opposed

KSL at Night host Leah Murray starts this hour with Congress’ proposal to give aid to Ukraine, and where it now sits in the U.S. Senate. Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com reporter, joins the show to discuss which Utah leaders are for this spending, and which ones are against it. Senator Mike Lee is fully against the spending package, but what about Utah’s other senator? 

 

Day two of the third week in the Daybell murder trial

Leah is joined in this segment by Greg Skordas, KSL Legal Analyst, who gives us some updates on the ongoing Chad Daybell murder trial. They talk about some of the more interesting revelations in court, including text messages from Chad claiming that “angels are angry.” Up until this point, Daybell’s defense team was relying on downplaying his role and emphasizing that he was manipulated by Lori. However, after these recent texts came to light, they may have to find a different strategy to defend their client.

 

Congresswoman Maloy speaks about land use conflict in rural Southern Utah

Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy joins the show to talk about a field hearing that took place in Washington County yesterday. The congresswoman explains the controversy behind building a new highway through federally-protected land and how it contributes to the rural-urban voter divide. They also talk about the need for local meetings between government representatives and voters.

What job industries won’t be replaced by AI?

Artificial intelligence – is it taking over the job sector? Yes and no; sometimes it transforms a job, sometimes it replaces a position, and sometimes it creates new careers. Leah talks with Professor Peter Stone, computer science professor at the University of Texas at Austin, about this familiar predicament and angst, comparing the AI revolution to the invention of the automobile and the dishwasher.