The Doug Wright Show
The Doug Wright Show
The Doug Wright Show provides engaging and thoughtful political conversation that bridges the gap between liberal and conservative, republican and democrat. If you like talk that makes you think, you'll love Doug Wright. The Doug Wright Show: Where Utah Comes to Talk.Social links:
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Former Attorney General John Swallow wants his old job back
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 Ne…
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Doug passes the torch to Lee
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 h…
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Historical Buildings and Impeachment Hearings
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 pl…
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Guest hosts Amy Donaldson and Steve Handy on the news of the day
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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The breakdown of Pelosi vs. McCarthy
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 differen…
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Is it time for impeachment?
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 yout…
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NATO Summit, special session and giving Tuesday with Doug
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 t…
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Keeping kids and your privacy safe online for Cyber Monday
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 seas…
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The greatest nation on the face of the Earth, according to Doug
Ski season is starting at Utah’s ski resorts. Doug talks with Ski Utah on how to make the most of the snow after recent storms. Zion National Park turns 100 this month and it doesn’t look like tourists will stop visiting "Utah’s Mighty 5" anytime soon. Representative John Curtis joins Doug in disc…
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The season of giving and tax restructuring
As the lawsuit continues between the University of Utah and McCluskey family, questions still exist on what college campuses can do to protect students' safety. Senator Jani Iwamoto is drafting a bill to keep campus safety consistent across the state and she talks with Doug on what considerations s…
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