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Midday with Maria Shilaos

KSL Newsradio
Utah
Salt Lake City
Iran
BYU Cougars
KSL News Radio
Homelessness
Salt Lake City, United States
Fentanyl
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Animal Cruelty
Ice
Great Salt Lake
Multiple Sclerosis
Utah Mammoth
Prop 4
Salt Lake City Marathon
Charlie Kirk
Data Centers
Parker Kingston
Taylorsville

As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.

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Recent Guests

Jamie Barnes
Utah State Forester
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Episode: Wildfire victims trying to understand reasons for fires
Kate Sugarman
Physician advocating for immigrant healthcare
Utah immigrant healthcare advocacy
Episode: Utah doctors pleading with ICE to give up plans for detention center
Clark Oposhian
Member, Utah Shooting Sports Council
Utah Shooting Sports Council
Episode: Hundreds of firefighters from surrounding states now in Utah
Lee Perry
Box Elder County Commissioner
Box Elder County
Episode: Cottonwood fire shows no signs of slowing down
Brad Maheli
Operation Section Chief, Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team
Episode: Charges filed against man who started Memory Grove fire
Sergeant Tom Talbot
Sergeant with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Charges filed against man who started Memory Grove fire
Carrie Ann Lizenby
Republican official commenting on data centers and governance
Utah political sphere
Episode: Survey finds political parties prefer different branches of government
Luke Peterson
Executive Director of the Utah Lake Authority
Utah Lake Authority
Episode: Box Elder County Data Centers possibly put on time-out
Brent Ward
Former US Attorney featured in coverage of the UpRorUtah lawsuit
Former US Attorney, legal advisor to UpRorUtah
Episode: Uproar Utah proposing lawsuit against DHS and ICE

Hosts

Maria Shilaos
Host of the program with longstanding involvement in weekday news and public affairs coverage
Britt Johnson
Co-host and segment host (KSL In Depth / KSL News Time) with on-air guest and program duties

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Credibility Specialist

    I took some time today to listen to your show!! Utahs Noon News, is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to and learning from the podcast.

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    Credibility specialist
    United States3 years ago
  • Weather Kristin

    Could someone help her with her wardrobe and hair. Not even professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jojobinks..?
    United States3 years ago
  • Help find them justice

    Instead of making victims appear to be drug addicts why don’t you tell more about them being found brutally raped and murdered..they told friends there was a creep around their campsite… and after missing for 5 days they were found dead in a nearby creek with gunshot wounds. So how about you tell their story instead of talking about drugs they found this abc that.. that steers people away from the fact that their is a dangerous killer on the loose !

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mii29-8
    United States5 years ago
  • Get caught up

    It’s nice to get caught up on the news when I’m out for lunch even if I miss the broadcast live.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riodee
    United States7 years ago
  • Ads

    I listened to one episode of this podcast. It was 36 minutes long. Of that 36 minutes, 15 of it was ads. The. On top of that, they kept repeating the traffic. This is a podcast.... not live radio. Traffic will change by the time people listen to it. Maybe needs to edit all the traffic out.

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    Bennynielsen
    United States7 years ago

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Overall solid, credible reporting with practical context for Utah residents.
High value comes from expert guests and on-the-ground reporting that clarifies complex issues.
A few listeners note long ad segments and live traffic mentions can interrupt the news flow.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Charlie Kirk's parents and widow in Provo courtroom today
Q: So first of all, get us caught up in what's been happening in the courtroom today.
The judge and prosecutors have been outlining the initial evidence and witness foundation as the preliminary hearing progresses, with the defense and family present to see the scope of the prosecution's case and the forensics involved.
Both Republicans and Democrats to hold nominating conventions Saturday
Q: How big a challenge is this race going to be for him?
Blake Moore has typically dominated primaries, but this year Carrie-Anne Lisenby brings institutional support and fundraising, potentially challenging Moore in the Republican primary despite Moore's established track record.
Both Republicans and Democrats to hold nominating conventions Saturday
Q: Okay, so where do we stand in the process for this race?
The Democratic nominating convention is this weekend to select a candidate, and both Bluene and McAdams have collected signatures for the ballot, ensuring they'll appear on the primary ballot, while other candidates may face trouble after the convention.
Deep Dive: Concerns over taxes from unelected officials
Q: So, reiterate for us then as simply as you can, how do these PIDs accumulate the debt and who ultimately pays for the projects?
Developers issue municipal bonds through a PID, pass on property taxes or assessments to buyers, and in many cases the payments can last 30-40 years, often creating a long-term financial obligation for homeowners who buy into the development.
Survey finds political parties prefer different branches of government
Q: What explains the shift in trust from local to federal authorities and back in Utah elections?
Experts suggest the shift is driven by who controls the political narrative and how election processes are framed, with more visibility for local election administration during certain periods influencing trust.

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What is Midday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Utah-focused weekday news program covers a mix of local governance, public safety, legal analysis, and major regional stories. Episodes commonly thread live reporting on wildfires, criminal justice developments, state politics, and infrastructure debates (notably data centers and public works) with wider national context. Guests range from lawmakers and prosecutors to public health and environmental experts, offering practical insights for listeners who want to understand how policy, safety, and community impact intersect in real time. The show stands out for its on-the-ground reporting, legal analysis from a seasoned KSL analyst, and timely explainer segments that translate complex issues for a broad audience. Potential listeners and spo... more

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2. Kate Sugarman
3. Clark Oposhian
4. Lee Perry
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7. Carrie Ann Lizenby
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