Jarrell Brantley had an amazing game for the Utah Jazz. And it got Boyd thinking: are we ready for our own moment of greatness when the opportunity comes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will you be ready for your once in a lifetime shot?

A Utah idea is gaining traction in other states. Kansas recently passed a "truth in taxation" bill to let people know more about their property taxes. Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy for the American Legislative Exchange Council breaks down what that means for Utahns and where we should go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truth in Property Taxes

Scott Howell talks with Boyd about the plans for the old Road Home homeless shelter in downtown Salt Lake City. Scott also gives his thoughts on what needs to be done for the homeless population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to the old Road Home shelter

Utah's senior Senator Mike Lee talks about a new bill he introduced with California Senator Dianne Feinstein to help military spouses. The law would allow military spouses with valid professional licensing reciprocity in another state. This means a licensed hairdresser in Tennessee won't have to jump through extra hoops to become one in Utah or Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping Military Spouses

LaVarr Webb joins Boyd to talk about his recent piece, "A speech I wish a new president would deliver". LaVarr argues that many problems would be better solved if the federal government shrunk and more power was given to the states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning Power to the People...or the States

Ramadan is a holy holiday to the world's more than 1 billion Muslims. But there is some interesting brain science behind it as well. The Deseret News' Mya Jaradat breaks it down with Boyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science Behind Ramadan

Boyd talks with World Trade Center Utah President/CEO Miles Hanson about President Biden's decision to draw down troops from Afghanistan. Hanson says while the U.S. has not made major inroads there in a long time, the situation will remain complicated.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden Pulls Troops from Afghanistan

New research from Utah State University shows immigrants--particularly those with H1-B visas--are crucial to the success of businesses in the state and the country. Josh Smith joins Boyd to explain his findings and expand the conversation about immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Immigrants Contribute to Utah's Success

Boyd will discuss the push to expand the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packing the Supreme Court

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi talks about the end of the statewide mask mandate and what will — and will not — change because of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End of the statewide mask mandate

John and Chase Hanson, the father and son duo behind Project Empathy, talk about using human connection to solve homelessness.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Again - How to really solve the homelessness problem

Local realtor Chris Sidwell talks about the hot housing market in Utah and what he would coach buyers to do now.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Priced Out: Utah’s hot housing market

Boyd will break down the major stories of the day, everything from President Biden’s immigration agreement to infrastructure.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Roundup - April 12, 2021

Boyd welcomes Deseret News reporter Jay Evenson to the show.  Jay has written about ranked-choice voting for years -- and says he has some concerns.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranked Choice Voting

The Salt Lake City Council is debating whether to be part of a pilot program testing out ranked-choice voting. What is it, and what will the process be like to adopt/reject it?  Guest:   Salt Lake City Council Chair Amy Fowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Again - Ranked Choice Voting

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