The recent death of Ron Lafferty of natural causes while waiting on Death Row raises questions about how long someone can live in prison after receiving a death sentence and what the costs are to taxpayers for death row inmates versus those condemned to life in prison. Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff joins Doug to discuss what this case can teach us about crime and punishment in Utah.

The recent death of Ron Lafferty of natural causes while waiting on Death Row raises questions about how long someone can live in prison after receiving a death sentence and what the costs are to taxpayers for death row inmates versus those condemned to life in prison. Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff joins Doug to discuss what this case can teach us about crime and punishment in Utah.

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What does it cost to condemn someone to death?

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 Newsradio on March 20, 2020. 

In this bonus episode of The Doug Wright Show, Doug chats with former <a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/1921618/john-swallow-attorney-general/">Attorney General John Swallow </a>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 Newsradio on March 20, 2020.&nbsp;

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.

Former Attorney General John Swallow wants his old job back

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 historical buildings with David Amott, and the Golden Globes nominations with Steve Salles. And we talk about a movement from Represent.Us, to pass anti-corruption laws across America, with local chapter leadership Daniel Boyce. 

Doug Wright officially ends his tenure as the interim afternoon host and passes the torch to his former producer <a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/1915843/lee-lonsberry-steps-up-to-the-mic-at-ksl/">Lee Lonsberry</a>. Doug gives his take on the Democratic Impeachment Articles released today. We talk about the dangers of e-cigarettes with Representative Chris Stewart, <a href="https://preservationutah.org/">Preserving Utah</a>&rsquo;s historical buildings with David Amott, and the <a href="https://variety.com/2019/film/news/2020-golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-1203426905/">Golden Globes nominations</a> with Steve Salles. And we talk about a movement from <a href="https://represent.us/">Represent.Us,</a> to pass anti-corruption laws across America, with local chapter leadership Daniel Boyce.&nbsp;

Doug Wright officially ends his tenure as the interim afternoon host and passes the torch to his former producer Lee Lonsberry.

Doug passes the torch to Lee

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 plans and what we can do to support or Utah teachers better. All this and more! Full Show December 9, 2019. 

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 plans and what we can do to support or Utah teachers better. All this and more! Full Show December 9, 2019.&nbsp;

Impeachment hearing updates and the loss of two historical buildings in Utah

What does it cost to condemn someone to death?

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