Live Mic
2,135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLee Lonsberry spent 4 years working side by side with KSL’s Doug Wright. Now, after stint working for Rob Bishop Washington D.C., he’s back at KSL, and has a lot to talk about! “KSL’s Live Mic” is driven by current events with an eye on politics, business, education and more.
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Company paying people $2400 to go off screens for a day
March 25, 2021 02:37 - 10 minutes - 4.28 MBCould you do it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020 Tax season could be most complicated ever!
March 25, 2021 02:35 - 10 minutes - 4.19 MBLee speaks with Shane Stewart, Certified Financial Planner with Deseret Mutual Benefits Administrators about how best to move toward tax season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 2 at 2, March 23, 2021
March 25, 2021 02:28 - 10 minutes - 4.28 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can your boss fire you for not getting a covid vaccine?
March 25, 2021 02:23 - 8 minutes - 3.31 MBMatt Gephart, KSL TV investigative reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another shooting in America - Debbie Dujanovic
March 25, 2021 02:23 - 9 minutes - 4.16 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Mass Shooting in America
March 25, 2021 02:20 - 11 minutes - 4.71 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another mass shooting in America - Brad Garrett ABC
March 25, 2021 02:14 - 11 minutes - 4.86 MBThe FBI is assisting local police and will help investigate the shooting suspect's background to establish motive. They'll need to quickly determine exactly what this is because, as Brad has said many (many) times before: concern among law enforcement about mass shootings is mounting. In 2018, there were 337 mass shootings, according to the Gun Policy Archive—which defines such an incident as a shooting with four or more victims injured or killed — not including the shoo...
Who's your celebrity cabinet?
March 24, 2021 02:17 - 9 minutes - 3.73 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presidents portrayed by actors
March 24, 2021 02:15 - 9 minutes - 3.79 MBSo who's your favorite? Lee's talking about American presidents and the actors who've played them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One year ago, former Congressman Ben McAdams was hospitalized
March 24, 2021 02:13 - 9 minutes - 4.13 MBIt's been a year since former Utah Congressman Ben McAdams was hospitalized with COVID-19. Lee speaks with McAdams about the experience and the year it's been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 2 and 2, March 22, 2021
March 24, 2021 02:09 - 9 minutes - 4.15 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee takes listener calls and texts
March 24, 2021 02:08 - 6 minutes - 2.75 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LGBTQ gun owners
March 24, 2021 02:03 - 10 minutes - 4.41 MBLee speaks with Ermiya Fanaeian, the director of the Salt Lake City chapter of Pink Pistols - an LGBTQ gun owners group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ozlem Tureci. Remember her name
March 24, 2021 02:00 - 9 minutes - 4.05 MBThe scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine has an important message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First ever Feed Utah Food Drive
March 24, 2021 01:58 - 10 minutes - 4.44 MBA statewide food drive takes place tomorrow! Lee will share audio from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox about the new initiative, and he'll speak with Ginette Bott, the CEO of the Utah Food Bank, the organization that will benefit from the state-wide drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New CDC School Guidelines
March 24, 2021 01:55 - 11 minutes - 4.67 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could the Olympics return to Salt Lake?
March 24, 2021 01:53 - 8 minutes - 3.58 MBAre the Olympics coming to Salt Lake? Lee goes in-depth on the current bid, and what the Olympic-hopeful team is working on the bring the games to Utah once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tokyo Summer Olympics - the latest
March 24, 2021 01:51 - 10 minutes - 4.41 MBABC reporter Alex Stone calls in to give the latest on the Tokyo Summer Olympics-Tokyo is telling tourists and visitors to stay home. What will be the economic impact on Tokyo with a scant amount of money coming in from visitors during their Olympic turn? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting new things late in life - one woman's story
March 24, 2021 01:50 - 9 minutes - 4.04 MBAn 89-year-old sharpshooter? A woman from India started her journey as a sharpshooter at the age of 65. Now at 89, she has a trove of medals and awards. Lee talks about why this is significant and what we can learn from starting new things late in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amelia Powers Gardner, candidate, Utah County Commissioner
March 24, 2021 01:46 - 9 minutes - 4.13 MBAmelia Powers Gardner is running for Utah County Commissioner following the departure of Tanner Ainge. Gardner calls into talk to Lee about her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish as a potential commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 2 at 2, March 22, 2021
March 24, 2021 01:46 - 10 minutes - 4.39 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener feedback on couples and digital communication
March 24, 2021 01:44 - 8 minutes - 3.43 MBLee asks for texters and callers to weigh in on the digital communication conversation. When you send a text to your significant other, what is the acceptable time-limit on response? Do you argue over text? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital communication in modern-day relationships
March 24, 2021 01:43 - 11 minutes - 4.7 MBWe're talking about digital communications in modern-day relationships. Producer Robynn Garfield joins Lee to talk about some startling statistics on how couples communicate, how digital communication affects relationships, and she offers her thoughts on how texting and social media have impacted her own marriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working from home in Kaysville and Price - it's a great gig says PC Magazine
March 24, 2021 01:42 - 10 minutes - 4.5 MBA recent survey on PC Magazine says Kaysville and Price are two of the best cities North America for working from home. What are the metrics for the study and what do Kaysville and Price have that sets them apart? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
White House Staffers Fired - Lee weighs in on security clearance
March 24, 2021 01:40 - 10 minutes - 4.2 MBOn Friday, the White House revealed 5 staffers had been let go following revelations on their marijuana use. What is the precedent for something like this? Lee weighs in on the news and gives his perspective as someone who has gone through the security clearance in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 2 at 2 March 18th
March 24, 2021 01:24 - 9 minutes - 4.11 MBThe two biggest stories of the day at 2 pm. Today, Gov. Spencer Cox announced anyone in the state of Utah 16 and up can start signing up for the vaccine next week. And of course, we're officially 1 year after the massive 5.7M earthquake that rocked us all last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you preserve a relationship broken by conspiracy?
March 19, 2021 20:26 - 16 minutes - 7 MBThis last year has been a wild one, and there were a fair number of conspiracy theories that were spread and accepted. What do you do if a loved one has been caught up in one of these conspiracy theories? We break it down, and get your input. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Earthquake: One Year Later
March 19, 2021 20:26 - 16 minutes - 7.22 MBThere's a lot of good praise heaped on Tim Huges and Amanda Dickson for staying on the air and helping us all through that morning one year ago when the earth started to move beneath our feet. But there's one other name that should be added up there. Gustabo Rodriguez. Gustabo is the man behind the glass that pushes all the buttons to make sure all the mics are on and the commercials play. He's the one that keeps us on the air everyday. And Gustabo was instrumental in ma...
Online Charter Schools
March 19, 2021 20:26 - 11 minutes - 4.86 MBWe spoke to DeLaina Tonks the principal of Mountain Heights Academy all the way back on December 7th about how their online charter school was doing in the midst of this whole pandemic. We're talking to her again and continuing our conversation about online learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utah's commercial real estate market
March 17, 2021 00:14 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MBRealtor Jon Wright calls in to talk about the commercial real estate market in Utah. How will the office space industry change as more people stay home to work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Statewide food drive
March 17, 2021 00:14 - 9 minutes - 4.1 MBGovernor Spencer Cox calls into the show to discuss this week's statewide food drive and how you can support the cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee's top 2 at 2
March 17, 2021 00:13 - 8 minutes - 3.7 MBLee breaks down the top two stories you need to know at 2 o'clock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mitt Romney calls for a boycott of the 2022 Olympics
March 16, 2021 23:34 - 18 minutes - 7.98 MBSenator Mitt Romney penned an op-ed in the New York Times calling for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Lee explores the details of this boycott and what makes it unique. Lee also asks for listeners to weigh in on the Beijing Boycott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you go running with your phone?
March 16, 2021 23:32 - 10 minutes - 4.32 MBDo you use an app to track your distance and speed? Robynn Garfield joins Lee to talk about how she cut tracking apps and digital distractions out of her outdoors time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The future of education and online learning
March 16, 2021 23:30 - 27 minutes - 12.3 MBLee talks about online learning and what the future of education might look like post-pandemic. How can kids learn and develop socially when they choose to go to school online? Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of the Jordan School District, joins Lee to talk about the announcement that their school district will open three online schools in 2021. These will be K-12 schools, with emphasis on the upper grades. How will this program work, what are the details, and what are t...
The US Capitol and COVID-19
March 16, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.91 MBWith so many covid restrictions in place, what has been the impact on the speed of business at the United States Capitol? With COVID-19 protocols, congress has slowed down even further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for March Madness
March 15, 2021 23:59 - 9 minutes - 4.1 MBKSL TV's Dave McCann joins to talk to Lee about March Madness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All about the Oscar nominations
March 15, 2021 23:58 - 10 minutes - 4.38 MBOscar nominations came out this morning. KSL's resident movie expert Doug Wright calls in to talk about his favorite and least favorite films that made the list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee's top 2 at 2 -- 1
March 15, 2021 23:58 - 10 minutes - 4.38 MBLee breaks down the top two stories you need to hear at 2 o' clock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's up with large settlements?
March 15, 2021 23:57 - 18 minutes - 8.27 MBIn the wake of the $27 million lawsuit awarded to the family of George Floyd, Lee talks about historic lawsuits and where the money comes from in these big government payouts. And defense attorney Greg Skordas calls in to talk about lawsuits and money. Do the taxpayers end up fronting the bill for large settlements? What about state-run universities? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pandemic life: working from home, but will you stay at home?
March 15, 2021 23:54 - 20 minutes - 8.84 MBA year into the pandemic, many are still working from home. Lee talks about some of the pros and cons of working from home and what the trends look like. Are people going to stay put or move back to the office? Then, he talks to listeners on the subject. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fatalities on Utah roads up, even though drivers on the road are down
March 15, 2021 23:53 - 9 minutes - 3.73 MBCarlos Braceros, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation, joins Lee to talk about recent data about fatalities on Utah's roads. Cars on the road decreased by 13% in 2020, but fatalities were up 11%. Utah isn't alone in these startling statistics. What changes need to be made and what is already in the works to keep Utahns safe behind the wheel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No more Netflix password sharing?
March 13, 2021 00:40 - 18 minutes - 7.93 MBOver 50% of Americans share their streaming services. Netflix is testing a crackdown. Is sharing a service you pay for really stealing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats move on gun legislation
March 13, 2021 00:39 - 11 minutes - 4.64 MBHaving passed the COVID-19 relief package, Democrats are now quickly moved on to passing gun regulation bills. Lee breaks down what is being discussed on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee's top 2 at 2 -- 2
March 13, 2021 00:38 - 8 minutes - 3.56 MBLee breaks down the top two news stories at the top of the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York reopens and where will you travel?
March 13, 2021 00:38 - 17 minutes - 7.76 MBGov Cuomo announces quarantines will no longer be required for travelers starting April 1, but Mayor de Blasio is calling it an April Fool's joke. Lee also asks where you will travel when restrictions are lifted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new website promises to help stop vaccine waste
March 13, 2021 00:36 - 10 minutes - 4.52 MBDr. B's says it will text people if a vaccine becomes available because someone didn't show up for an appointment. KSL NewsRadio's Frank Muller joins Lee to talk about the website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dissecting President Biden's speech
March 13, 2021 00:32 - 19 minutes - 8.61 MBLee spends time on President Biden's speech from last night, where he discussed the vaccine and the recently signed stimulus package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feds approve Breeze Airline with SLC as hub
March 13, 2021 00:32 - 10 minutes - 4.54 MBLee has some personal experiences and an interview with Jeff Benedict about founder David Neeleman, an atypical CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Power ranking Girl Scout cookies
March 12, 2021 01:16 - 9 minutes - 3.99 MBIt's Girl Scout Cookie season. The L.A. Times released their power ranking of Girl Scout cookies. Lee wonders if any of them are really that good? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.