• Former Attorney General John Swallow wants his old job back
    Mar 21 2020

    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 acquitted of all charges. This episode aired on KSL Newsradio on March 20, 2020. 

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    23 mins
  • Doug passes the torch to Lee
    Dec 10 2019

    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 with Representative Chris Stewart, Preserving Utah’s historical buildings with David Amott, and the Golden Globes nominations with Steve Salles. And we talk about a movement from Represent.Us, to pass anti-corruption laws across America, with local chapter leadership Daniel Boyce. 

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Historical Buildings and Impeachment Hearings
    Dec 9 2019

    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 Millcreek Meetinghouse. We tackle tax reform package plans and what we can do to support or Utah teachers better. All this and more! Full Show December 9, 2019. 

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy on the news of the day
    Dec 6 2019

    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. 

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The breakdown of Pelosi vs. McCarthy
    Dec 5 2019

    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 responses.

    And we all hate robocalls, but what’s the difference between the legal and illegal calls? Doug talks with David Sonnenreich from the Utah Attorney General’s Office and Rep. Ben McAdams about those annoying calls and how you can keep from falling victim to any nefarious scams. 

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Is it time for impeachment?
    Dec 4 2019

    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 impeachment. 

    And Mitt Romney talks with Doug on youth vaping concerns and a recent hearing on U.S. policy in Iraq and Lebanon. Also, how to keep your Christmas tree alive through the season and how the South Jordan Chamber of commerce is bringing Christmas to thousands of local children. 

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • NATO Summit, special session and giving Tuesday with Doug
    Dec 3 2019

    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 from Our Schools Now and Senate President Stuart Adams talk special session and tax reform. And President Trump and French President Macron had some tense words for each other on the first day of the NATO Summit. Miles Hanson, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah, breaks down what has happened between the two leaders and what it could mean for trade and ISIS. Plus, it’s giving Tuesday. Find out about two opportunities to give locally to help kids in need.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Keeping kids and your privacy safe online for Cyber Monday
    Dec 2 2019

    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 volunteers to ring bells and collect money for the holiday season. This year, they're adding a feature to donate with your phone. UEA President Heidi Matthews joins Doug in talking about the concerns the UEA sees with recent tax reform proposals. Primary Children's Hospital is launching a new center for Personalized Medicine. Primary Children's Hospital Administrator Dustin Lipson joins Doug in talking about this new Center. 
    Representative Ben McAdams has introduced House Res. 721 last month calling for tech companies to do more to protect minors from exploitation and inappropriate content online. But a lot is already being done in Utah to keep kids safe online. District Attorney Sim Gill talks about what is happening in Salt Lake County and what parents should know to keep their own kids safe. Pete Ashdown, founder of XMission joins Doug in talking facial recognition software.

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    1 hr and 42 mins