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World Kindness Day, Pickle Day, Silent Sentinels, Holly shares a host of fun facts that inform as well as entertain.

It is World Kindness Day today! Holly and Greg take texts from listeners and talk about the acts of kindness they have experienced recently.

As the years go on, first-time homebuyers are getting older. Previous to 1989, they were in their 20's, then they crawled through the 30's, and now in 2025, they have officially hit 40. As more adults are living with their families, questions arise about how we get people into homes.

Kathleen Reibe and Ben McAdams were the first to throw their hat in the ring when it came time to announce candidacy for the new congressional district. The district was made heavily competitive for Democrats after Judge Diana Gibson chose a new congressional map earlier this week.

Giving Machines are appearing in over 126 cities worldwide to help people spread holiday love and joy. Aimee Cobabe from the Church News joins Holly and Greg to tell them where they can find a Giving Machine and what exactly they do.

Utah has ranked second in the nation for community connection according to the Cache Valley Daily study. This means Utah residents are among the most connected and community-oriented in the nation. Shawn Teigen from the Utah Foundation joins Holly and Greg to explain how we place just so high.

Holiday hiring is hitting recession levels, but holiday spending is expected to hit the trillion-dollar mark. Michael Koefed, Professor of Economics and writer for the Deseret News, joins Greg and Holly to talk about this "K" shaped economy and what it means for the holiday season.

This week, former US Senator Mitt Romney spoke at BYU about the importance of finding your purpose. Also this week, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Utah's own Sen. John Curtis spoke at UVU about ending political violence, just months after a political influencer was killed on the very same campus.

Last night, SLCPD was informed of an alleged gunman on the campus of the University of Utah, which turned out to be a swatting hoax. Swatting is the dangerous practice of calling in a high-intensity police response to a hoax scene. Greg and Holly spoke to retired FBI Agent Greg Rogers about what these scenes look like and why they're so dangerous.

Yesterday marked the 43rd and last day of the government shutdown as President Trump signed the bill to end the standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The healthcare provisions were left out of this iteration, but are expected to be argued in January when we may see another shutdown. Greg and Holly spoke to Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux about the process of getting SNAP benefits back on their feet.

Redistricting In UtahEpstein emails releasedNorthern Lights Dazzle UtahFormer Mayor Jeff Silvestrini reflects on his career Your thoughts may soon be worth more than a pennyHousing in Utah slows down, is this a continuing trend?November is Family Engagement Month!Utah is (almost) number 1! Fun Facts with Holly!

What would you do if pop royalty Taylor Swift bought some of your jewelry? Well, one Utah jeweler saw a familiar piece in a paparazzi photo taken of Travis and Taylor in New York. The business has since seen a meteoric rise in sales.

According to a WalletHub study, Utah came in a close second for the most charitable state in the nation. Closely squeaked out of the lead by Wyoming, Utah still has the highest donation rate relative to net worth.

Jason Swenson from The Deseret News joins Greg and Holly to talk about the importance of parent involvement. It may seem obvious that participating in your child's life and activities is important, but Jason tells us just how important it is.

Russel Faucette of the Stern Team by Omada Real Estate joins the show to talk with Holly and Greg about where the housing market stands today. Is the slowing a larger trend or just a bump in the road? Russel lent his expertise to tell us what to expect.

As President Trump phases out the production of pennies, businesses are scrambling to adjust their prices. Now, many companies are focused on rounding their prices. Director of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Katie Hoss, told us what this means for our wallets.

Jeff Silvestrini, Former Mayor of Millcreek, joined the show to talk about his achievements, his successor, and what is next for the attorney-turned-mayor. Greg and Holly share stories with the beloved former mayor.

Last night, Utah was treated to the spectacular Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joined Greg and Holly to explain the science behind the phenomenon.

A series of private email chains between convicted sex traffickers Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was released by House Democrats that imply Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's operation and had some closeness to it; however, the emails didn't directly implicate him.

The ongoing redistricting battle saw a major development on Monday night, when Judge Diana Gibson ruled that the map chosen by the legislature was invalid and instead adopted a map drawn by the League of Women Voters. Greg and Holly also spoke with Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, who shed light on what this decision means for the future of Utah politics.