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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Episodes
Sen. Mike Lee talks about spending bills
December 19, 2019 22:49 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBSen. Mike Lee spent 18 minutes on the floor Thursday morning laying out his objections to a pair of spending bills that are designed to replace the maligned omnibus bill. Sen. Lee joins Lee Lonsberry to break down his floor speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee's intro to today's show
December 19, 2019 22:43 - 9 minutes - 4.23 MBLee looks ahead at the topics on the show, from impeachment of President Donald Trump to a KSL News story about a parking garage at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Chris Stewart talks about voting against impeachment
December 18, 2019 23:38 - 8 minutes - 3.82 MBRep. Chris Stewart already spoke on the floor against the impeachment of President Trump. Lee will ask him why he planning on voting against impeachment and ask the specifics on what he spoke about in his two minutes earlier today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warning against visiting Mexico
December 18, 2019 23:33 - 7 minutes - 3.54 MBThe State Department is issuing a new Christmas travel warning for Mexico because of crime and kidnapping. ABC News correspondent Alex Stone talks with Lee to explain this updated travel advisory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utah's climbing high school graduation rate
December 18, 2019 23:31 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MBUtah high school graduation rate has increased for a seventh straight year to 87.4%. Mark Peterson, Utah State Board of Education spokesman, breaks down how this happened and what the State Board is doing to help this rate increase each year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gun shows in Salt Lake County
December 18, 2019 23:28 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MBThe Rocky Mountain Gun Show will be the first to deal with the new rule on background checks at all gun shows in Salt Lake County-owned property next month. Kourosh Haroni, promoter for Rocky Mountain Gun Show, will discuss how the show is planning to deal with the change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. John Curtis talks impeachment
December 18, 2019 23:25 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MBRep. John Curtis says America still has wonderful days ahed after the impeachment vote in the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Rob Bishop talks about impeachment in House
December 18, 2019 23:17 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBLee's former boss, Rep. Rob Bishop, says impeachment efforts against President Trump are really about changing the outcome of the 2016 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SLC Dem pushes background checks on all gun sales
December 18, 2019 23:08 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MBRep. Brian King of Salt Lake City is working again on a universal background check bill after his attempts to pass a similar bill failed in the last legislative session. He will join Lee in studio to discuss why he's so passionate about this bill and what he expects going into the next legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burningham talks about his run for governor
December 18, 2019 23:00 - 8 minutes - 4.15 MBJeff Burningham is an entrepreneur, investor, and Republican candidate in the 2020 Utah gubernatorial election. He'll join Lee in studio to discuss his campaign and a recently published opinion piece in the Deseret News on Utah's tax reform legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pelosi's launches House impeachment with brooch
December 18, 2019 22:50 - 9 minutes - 4.42 MBHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi wore her ultimate power accessory today: the gold mace brooch. She's worn the brooch at other key moments before. Lee will break down the history of the mace and why this is such a big deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee previews show
December 18, 2019 22:44 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBLee previews the topics on the show from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's gold mace brooch to talking impeachment with Reps. Bishop, Curtis and Stewart to the US State Department warning Americans about traveling to Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Company to turn hog waste into energy
December 18, 2019 22:36 - 8 minutes - 4.09 MBDominion Energy and a partner are looking to transform hog waste into energy. Don Porter, Manager of Media Relations at Dominion Energy, will explain how this works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee talks to ABC reporter about impeachment
December 18, 2019 00:25 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MBSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting the Democratic push for fresh impeachment testimony against President Donald Trump. ABC News Correspondent Andy Field breaks down the highlights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump pens angry letter to Pelosi
December 17, 2019 23:03 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MBJust a day before the full House votes on impeachment for just the third time, President Donald Trump sends off a scorching letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Lee reads portions of that blistering message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should college athletes be paid?
December 17, 2019 22:53 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MBAuthor Jeff Benedict has also written extensively on student athlete pay. He's followed student athletes' struggles across the country. He discusses the initial meeting of the bipartisan working group on student-athlete compensation with Sens. Mitt Romney. Senator Romney discusses why he's so passionate about this issue and what solutions are possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author discusses JetBlue founder's new airline coming to SLC
December 17, 2019 22:49 - 8 minutes - 3.93 MBBreeze Aviation plans to unveil an unnamed low-cost airline carrier Salt Lake City. Author Jeff Benedict has written on founder David Neeleman's success. Benedict talks with Lee on Neeleman's rise to the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boyd Matheson joins Lee to discuss whistleblower's accusations against Church
December 17, 2019 22:41 - 8 minutes - 4.01 MBDeseret News opinion editor and KSL radio host Boyd Matheson joins Lee to discuss a whistleblower's accusation that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not complying with IRS regulations as published by the Washington Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Ben McAdams yes vote on impeachment irks Pence's office
December 17, 2019 22:32 - 9 minutes - 4.48 MBLee talks to Andrew Hull, producer of the Dave and Dujanovic Show, about speaking to Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff on the subject of Utah Rep. Ben McAdam's plans on voting in favor of President Donald Trump's impeachment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Intro to Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry
December 17, 2019 22:28 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MBLee previews the items he will be addressing and the people he will be talking to on the show. Also, Lee relates his early-morning trip to the hospital with his newborn daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Van Drew
December 17, 2019 03:01 - 9 minutes - 4.6 MBLee’s hot take on Congressman Van Drew’s switch to the Republican Party. Six members of his staff have resigned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utah Referendum
December 17, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBThe possibility of a voter referendum has been thrown around after lawmakers passed sweeping tax reform last week. Lee will share the history of referendums in Utah and what makes a possible referendum now so interesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Safe UT and Safe NG app
December 17, 2019 02:58 - 21 minutes - 9.65 MBThe SafeUT app is now available in all Utah school districts for junior high and high school students. The app (and those behind it) aims to be a resource for kids to share tips and have a place to ask for help in a crisis. The SafeNG app has the same goal, but for members of the National Guard in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben McAdams Impeachment
December 17, 2019 02:56 - 8 minutes - 3.8 MBBen McAdams announced earlier today he will vote for impeachment. We'll play audio from his announcement and discuss what this could mean with Boyd Mattheson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gun Sales in Salt Lake County
December 17, 2019 02:54 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MBSalt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced today in a press conference a change to gun sales in facilities owned by Salt Lake County. At 1:20, Clark Aposhian, Chairman of Utah Shooting Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shurtleff Lawsuit thrown out
December 17, 2019 02:52 - 18 minutes - 8.7 MBAfter giving former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff a final chance this summer to make his case against federal, state and county law enforcement officials, a federal judge Friday dismissed his $80 million civil rights lawsuit. Former AG Mark Shurtleff spoke with Lee on Friday, now Darcy Goddard, Chief Policy Advisor at the Salt Lake County District Attorney gives us their side and reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump's financial records move to top court
December 13, 2019 23:56 - 7 minutes - 3.43 MBThe US Supreme Court has decided to look at three cases involving President Donald Trump's finances to determine whether he can block their release. Do the president's records matter to you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former A.G. Mark Shurtleff Part II
December 13, 2019 23:41 - 8 minutes - 4.09 MBShurtleff continues with Lee on a possible appeal of his lawsuit and perhaps a continuation of his political career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former A.G. Mark Shurtleff talks about his dismissed lawsuit
December 13, 2019 23:37 - 8 minutes - 4 MBMark Shurtleff, the former three-term Republican attorney general, along with his wife and two children, sued Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, FBI agents and state investigators in 2018 for $80 million, claiming they falsely charged and maliciously prosecuted him for public corruption in 2014. U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups tossed his lawsuit on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judge rules American Samoans are US citizens
December 13, 2019 23:33 - 7 minutes - 3.68 MBKSL NewsRadio's John Wojcik will talks about a recent ruling recognizing American Samoans now as U.S. citizens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paradise Republican talks about his yes vote
December 13, 2019 23:27 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBCache Valley farmer Republican Rep. Casey Snider, the second youngest member, talks about his suport for tax reform proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Young Republican votes against tax reform bill
December 13, 2019 23:21 - 9 minutes - 4.4 MBRepublican Rep. Candice Pierucci, the youngest state representative in Utah, will talk about her first time voting as a representative last night against the tax reform changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tax reform passes Legislature
December 13, 2019 23:17 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBUtah Lawmakers passed sweeping tax changes last night at the state capital. KSL Newsradio reporter Kelli Pierce discusses the vote and how things stacked up last night. The bill lowers the income tax rate while raising the sales tax on food, gas and some services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The stress of politics
December 13, 2019 23:15 - 9 minutes - 4.24 MB8 in 10 Americans say politics is their biggest source of stress. So if you’re feeling this stress, you’re in good company. Dr. Vaile Wright Director of research at the American Psychological Association discusses findings of the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American Samoa ruled US citizens Part II
December 13, 2019 23:12 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MBA federal judge in Utah ruled that people born in the territory of American Samoa should be recognized as U.S. citizens. Susi Lafaele with the Southern Utah Pacific Islander Coalition will discuss what this means for the members of her group who pushed for this change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.