KVNU For The People
KVNU For The People is a local talk show covering issues affecting northern Utah and southeast Idaho, from congressional politics to neighborhood councils. Hosted by Jason Williams and Bill Walter, it features regular guests from the community. The show airs live on weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Episodes
Utah’s 2nd Congressional District Debate
Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby clashed over inflation, energy policy, and resource management Tuesday during a debate at Utah State University. The debate highlighted contrasting visions for representing Utah’s 2nd Congressional District.
Prolonged poverty makes households less religious
Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Which state runs elections best? -- Study: Prolonged poverty makes households less religious
Rep Casey Snider and Rep Angela Romeroa
Highlights from Rep Casey Snider and Rep Angela Romeroa "Civil Debate"
Logan City makes new data center rules official
Utahns on The Voice -- Lawmakers say public executions would be illegal in Utah -- Logan City makes new data center rules official
Sens. Curtis and Lee differ on Trump's Russian diesel deal
Sens. Curtis and Lee differ on Trump's Russian diesel deal -- New "Feed Utah Kids" license plate and school lunch debt report
Rep. Thompson responds to Belmont campaign claims
Rep. Thompson responds to Belmont campaign claims -- Banned Books Week events in Utah -- Cache County Library on Providence voters' ballots
Independent House 3 candidate Patrick Belmont
Independent House 3 candidate Patrick Belmont -- Weather conspiracy theory invades Utah political social media -- Data Center survey
Charlie Schill discusses local theater survey
FTP Theater Hour: Four Seasons Theater survey -- USU's "What Women Want" and "She Loves Me" -- Journey USA coming to the Eccles
USU study: Just how bad for you are ultra-processed foods
USU study: Just how bad for you are ultra-processed foods -- Congressman Blake Moore discusses affordability at town hall
Utah residents living near data centers weigh in on noise
Grand jury indicts two Utah sheriffs over alleged interference in Kouri Richins' trial -- Utah residents living near data centers weigh in on noise -- Soldier's Hollow "snow pile"
Craig Petersen discusses Paul Offit book
FTP Book Club: "Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far" by Paul Offit M. D.
Rep. Jason Thompson weathers raucous town hall
Rep. Jason Thompson weathers raucous town hall -- Health officials warn of fatal illegal kratom overdoses -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas
CC School Board candidate Aaron Ritchie, Cache GOP Chair Natalie Levi, and USU College Republicans Chair Ethan Harper
Jason Williams interviews Cache County School Board candidate Aaron Ritchie, Cache GOP Chair Natalie Levi, and Utah State University College Republicans Chair Ethan Harper. Ritchie outlines his campaign platform for District 2, focusing on property tax restraint, trade education partnerships, classroom AI guardrails, and enhanced school safety. Meanwhile, Harper and Levi highlight a surge in youth
Sen. John Curtis's proposed Data Center Community Empowerment Act
Host Jason Williams covers local political news, highlighting upcoming town hall meetings and Sen. John Curtis's proposed Data Center Community Empowerment Act. The segment concludes with an analysis of Utah Supreme Court oral arguments concerning a controversial law that creates a three-judge panel to review constitutional challenges to state legislation.
Andy Morgan discusses new DC series and Tom Cruise movie
FTP Movie Show: Lanterns -- Digger -- Coming soon
Surveying backs Logan City 99 foot right of way claim
Surveying backs Logan City 99 foot right of way claim -- SLC Police high tech crime center raises privacy concerns -- Amendment B
Political controversies in Utah House District 3 race
Jason Williams highlights local political controversies, a regional holiday charity drive, and survey findings regarding youth football safety. The episode covered former Logan Mayor Holly Daines' letter addressing out-of-state campaign mailers in the Utah House District 3 race, as well as an urgent call for volunteers and venue space from Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots coordinator Melanie Swe
Charlie Schill discusses local theater productions
Charlie Schill highlights local theater updates across Cache Valley, including Pickleville Playhouse's production of "The Ghost of Dead Man's Creek" and Utah State University's opening of "What Women Want". Schill also praised Four Seasons Theatre's performance of "Once Upon a Mattress" alongside the Cache Symphony Orchestra's sold-out live accompaniment for a David Attenborough nature documentary
Rep. Jason Thompson
Rep. Jason Thompson -- Out of state money popping up in more Utah races -- Legislative audit shows vastly different sentences for the same crimes
Gov. Cox cheers massive federal permitting reform bill moving ahead
Gov. Cox cheers massive federal permitting reform bill moving ahead -- USU writing fellow: AI takes the learning out of classrooms
Utah High School Football Officials Association
Utah High School Football Officials Association president Mike Fuhriman and former president Alan Marietti -- Utah man sues conservative influencer Candance Owens
Sen. Curtis fast tracks prescribed burn bill through Senate
Sen. Curtis fast tracks prescribed burn bill through Senate -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Will AI kill us in 10 years?
New District 2 congressional poll shows majority of voters undecided
New District 2 congressional poll shows majority of voters undecided --- Utah AG: With AI, No one is safe from scammers
Rep. Trevor Lee resigns from Utah House, charged with fraud
Sen. John Curtis on federalism, reigning in federal power -- Rep. Trevor Lee resigns from Utah House, charged with fraud -- Rep. Thompson announces town halls
Andy Morgan discusses the new movie Primetime
Jason Williams and film critic Andy Morgan then review Primetime, a film starring Robert Pattinson inspired by Chris Hansen’s To Catch a Predator series, which Hansen has publicly criticized as exploitative fiction. The duo also examines fan reactions to extra post-credits scenes included in the theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame and previews upcoming movie releases.
Utah Congressman Blake Moore's remarks at a Sutherland Institute panel
Jason Williams highlights Utah Congressman Blake Moore's remarks at a Sutherland Institute panel, where Moore criticized congressional inaction on the $40 trillion national debt and advocated for fiscal reform legislation. Williams also analyzes an independent security report regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, which identified significant communication breakdown
USU Professor Layne Coppock, scientist Chris Hurley, and local rancher Will Munger
In-studio interviews highlight the International Rangelands Film Festival at the Utah Theatre with USU Professor Layne Coppock, scientist Chris Hurley, and local rancher Will Munger, who discuss the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of rangeland stewardship and pastoral traditions. Finally, Cache Chamber of Commerce CEO Jamie Andrus outlines upcoming business community events, includin
Cache Water District Manager Nathan Daugs discusses debates regarding the Little Logan River
Jason Williams highlighted projected 2026–2027 opening dates for Utah ski resorts—beginning with Brian Head on Nov. 6—while noting that Eagle Point will remain closed for the season due to wildfire damage. Williams also detailed a proposal from Logan resident Clint Richens and the Utah Public Ski Area Coalition advocating for a state-backed, non-profit ski resort offering $60 lift passes to make s
Charlie Schill gives Cache Valley theater updates
During the "For the People Theater Hour," host Jason Williams and Charlie Schill announced that a planned production of "Young Frankenstein" was canceled and replaced with Agatha Christie’s "And Then There Were None". They also previewed several upcoming regional shows, including Pickleville Theatre's "The Ghost of Dead Man's Creek," Four Seasons' "Once Upon a Mattress," and Utah State University'
Logan City Mayor discusses infrastructure projects
Logan City Mayor Mark Anderson details the ongoing 42-inch waterline replacement project and the construction of a new 10-million-gallon water storage tank designed to stabilize city water pressure. Mayor Anderson also outlines the city's progress toward reaching its 50% renewable energy goal by 2030 through a combination of geothermal, wind, and floating solar initiatives. The discussion conclude
Utah postal worker arrested, accused of destroying ballots
Utah postal worker arrested, accused of destroying ballots -- Dueling "Super El Nino" predictions from national, local weather analysts
Sen. John Curtis calls for congressional investigation into Trump family wedding gift
Hand grenade, guns, and human remains found at historically low Utah reservoirs -- Sen. John Curtis calls for congressional investigation into Trump family wedding gift
Utah Climate Center's state reservoir update
Utah Climate Center's state reservoir update -- Legislative Audit: Utah GOEO gave millions to businesses without oversight
Utah After Schools Network survey shows gaps in district options
Fat Bear Week begins -- Utah After Schools Network survey shows gaps in district options -- Can we "depoliticize" our third spaces?
Andy Morgan discusses new movies at theaters
FTP Movie Show: Resident Evil -- Hope -- The Weight -- Leviticus
Sen. John Curtis slams Trump Jr wedding gift
Tornado warning and funnel cloud spotted in Davis County -- Sen. John Curtis slams Trump Jr wedding gift from Russian oligarch
USU scientists hope Peter Sinks may hold clues for faster inversion forecasting
USU scientists hope Peter Sinks may hold clues for faster inversion forecasting -- U of U dismisses all complaints over offensive Charlie Kirk cake, doxxing allegations
Charlie Schill talks about local theater productions
FTP Theater Hour: USU play reading schedule -- Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy -- Castle Manor waltz classes
LCSD Frank Schofield and Hillcrest Elementary teachers
Logan Schools Spotlight with Superintendent Frank Schofield, and Hillcrest Elementary kindergarten teachers Angie Peterson, Lyndsey Johnson, and Andrea Melnick
Gov. Cox responds to Nuclear energy critics
Personal relationships behind the USU vs Utah rivalry game -- "Food divorce" a growing health trend -- Gov. Cox responds to Nuclear energy critics
USU's Layne Coppock, Kris Hurley, and local rancher Will Munger
USU's Layne Coppock, Kris Hurley, and local rancher Will Munger on the International Rangelands Film Festival -- Utah K-12 student reading and math scores dipped in 2025-26 school year
Sen. John Curtis's PATH Act
Sen. John Curtis's PATH Act aims to modernize transit funding for states -- Deseret News editorial board defends Utah Lt. Governor after DOJ investigation announcement
Cache Water District board member Nathan Daugs
Cache Water District board member Nathan Daugs on Little Logan River proposal -- Juab County residents protesting data center approval process
Congressional candidate Peter Crosby holds affordability press conference
Congressional candidate Peter Crosby holds affordability press conference -- Moab council approves partnership with Jeep -- Utah Dept of Ag plans "unprecedented" aid for farmers
Andy Morgan talks about 9/11 in movies, books, and on stage
FTP Movie Show: 9/11 in movies, books, and on stage -- How 9/11 and the 2020 pandemic changed movie making
Remembering 9/11
Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
Debate over future of the Little Logan River heats up
Debate over future of the Little Logan River heats up -- US 89/91 to close overnight -- Utah company testing "water from natural gas" experiment
Charlie Schill discusses upcoming fall shows
FTP Theater Hour: Dead Man's Creek cast announcement -- USU Opera announces Jesus Christ Superstar spring show
Gov. Cox spars with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Gov. Cox spars with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show -- Survey: Most Utahns don't support reducing size of Bears Ears National Monument
County Council takes first step toward 2027 tax increase
County Council takes first step toward 2027 tax increase -- Why an effort to make 9/11 a national holiday failed
Former County Executive David Zook on Cache Valley Day of Service
Former County Executive David Zook on Cache Valley Day of Service 9/11 memorial events -- Study: Long term costs of Great Salt Lake dust could top $2 billion
9/11 events in Northern Utah
9/11 events in Northern Utah -- Utah ranks 2nd worst for bad drivers -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Can States lead on welfare reform?
Andy Morgan talks about Marvel's marketing plan
FTP Movie Show: Buddy -- By Any Means -- Marvel's marketing gambit -- How social media is changing moviemaking
UDOT warns of traffic delays for holiday travelers
UDOT warns of traffic delays for holiday travelers -- Sen. John Curtis, Utah ranchers oppose Trump plan to import foreign beef --
Cache Chamber CEO/President Jamie Andrus
Cache Chamber CEO/President Jamie Andrus -- Logan Mayor recuses himself from Canyon Road decisions -- Backers hope planned MLB stadium will be "Utah's sixth national park"
Charlie Schill discusses upcoming Halloween shows
FTP Theater Hour: Fall shows -- Pickleville's mysterious Halloween show -- Odyssey's Thriller ads additional shows
Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas
Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: A conversation about federalism with Sen. John Curtis -- USU and BTech announce "seamless transition" partnership
Tom Kelly, 2034 Olympics Champion Schools program, on Cache Schools tour
Lawmakers hear from researchers on data centers, jobs, electric rates -- Tom Kelly, 2034 Olympics Champion Schools program, on Cache Schools tour
Craig Petersen discusses Lessons on totalitarianism from 1984
FTP Book Club: Lessons on totalitarianism from 1984, Brave New World, and Animal Farm
BRHD investigating local salmonella outbreak
What are the odds of Hyrum lightning strike and gas leak happening again? -- BRHD investigating local salmonella outbreak -- Have there been more food recalls this year?
Hyrum resident Brad James on "Keep Hyrum Rural" petition drive
Hyrum resident Brad James on "Keep Hyrum Rural" petition drive -- Where have all the grasshoppers gone?
Utah AG announces financial fraud center
Utah AG announces financial fraud center -- Cache School Board District 7 candidate Mylind Fawcett
Andy Morgan talks about best and worst family movies
FTP Movie Show: Movies, Theater, Books and your mental health -- Best and worst PG movies for families
Wildfire updates
Wildfire updates -- As Utah gas prices set an August record high, state leaders explore options
Andy Morgan talks about how AI is changing movie promoting
FTP (Bonus) Movie Show: How AI is changing movie marketing -- Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars -- Insidious 4
Charlie Schill talks about USU request to repair Lyric Theater
FTP Theater Hour: Who's Live Is It Anyway -- Caine College requests RAPZ funds for Lyric Theater seating remodel -- Hitchcock Film Festival
Rep. Jason Thompson on upcoming Wildfire Preparedness roundtable
Rep. Jason Thompson on upcoming Wildfire Preparedness roundtable -- Utah, other states announce settlement with Facebook/Meta
Poll: Utahns oppose Iran war, blame President for gas prices
Poll: Utahns oppose Iran war, blame President for gas prices -- Critics threatened with lawsuit by Utah Senate President say they're ready to fight in court
More 9/11 memorial day of service opportunities announced
More 9/11 memorial day of service opportunities announced -- FTC complaint filed over Utah energy office pro-nuclear ads -- What's driving the Flock camera backlash
Remembering Dolly Parton
Remembering Dolly Parton -- Rep. Thompson announces wildfire preparedness roundtable -- Gov. Cox on wildfire preparedness
Trout and Berry Days chairperson Allison Richman and Paradise Lion's Club President Jesse Gibbs
Trout and Berry Days chairperson Allison Richman and Paradise Lion's Club President Jesse Gibbs -- Dan Johnson and F. Ross Peterson decry deceptive tactics in local campaign
Blind Hollow fire listed at 20 acres, 20% contained
Blind Hollow fire listed at 20 acres, 20% contained -- USU confirms compost pile sparked Canyon Road Fire -- Congressional Candidate Peter Crosby
Andy Morgan talks about Fast and Furious anniversary
FTP Movie Show: Movie ratings gimmicks -- Insidious 4 -- Fast and Furious 25th Anniversary event -- Coming soon
Gov. Cox on wildfires, water, and agriculture
Road rage isn't worth it -- Gov. Cox on wildfires, water, and agriculture
Brett Allred and Wally Odd
2026 Lance Corporal Michael J Allred "Ride for the Fallen" with Brett Allred and Rocky Mtn Veterans Center director Wally Odd
Charlie Schill discusses new USU productions
FTP Theater Hour: USU Theater's 2026-27 calendar -- New fall holiday events announced
Logan Schools Spotlight
Logan Schools Spotlight: Superintendent Frank Scofield and Teacher of the Year nominees Daren Lentz and Sondra Knudsen
Logan council approves power rate increase
Logan council approves power rate increase -- Utah Highway Safety Office 2026 Crash Report -- Rural crash response times double compared to urban areas
Utah voters sour on Governor, Legislative incumbents
Poll: Utah voters sour on Governor, Legislative incumbents -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas -- $216 million spent on Utah wildfires so far this year
Mike Lee pushes HHS to speed reclassification of Type I diabetes treatment
New Cache District schools -- UDOT wants your input on "Western Cache Corridor" -- Mike Lee pushes HHS to speed reclassification of Type I diabetes treatment
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