Midday with Maria Shilaos

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 21st, 2026

A lot of eyes on the issue of multiple sclerosis today... following the death of the oldest brother in the Osmond brothers performance group. After a multi-year struggle with MS, Alan Osmond has passed away. He was 76, and leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, and music. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos takes a few moments to remember Alan Osmond, then digs into what multiple sclerosis is, how it affects the body, and the treatment options available for people who are affected by MS. She's joined in this conversation by Dr. Enrique Alvarez, medical director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center.

April 21st, 2026

April 21st, 2026

April 21st, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 20th, 2026

Utah families are feeling the financial strain as they start to look at the higher childcare and summer camp costs this year. Childcare costs in general have continued to rise, but it's especially hard when working parents have to find childcare solutions they wouldn't otherwise have to pay for during the school year. Some summer camps are cheaper than others, but even some of the more affordable options, like the YMCA, will cost $255 per child per week. Voices for Utah Children Policy Analyst Jennifer Stout joins Maria Shilaos and says she know from personal experience how expensive summer childcare is... even for just one kid.

April 20th, 2026

April 20th, 2026

April 20th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 17th, 2026

Several Utah small businesses were honored today for their contributions and success here in the state. The Utah District Office of the U.S. Small Business Association hosted an awards luncheon earlier today to recognize small businesses and the state's SBA top lenders. SBA regional administrator Justin Everett joins Maria Shilaos to talk more about the awards, the power of small businesses, and the resources available from the federal government to help small businesses expand and grow.

April 17th, 2026

April 17th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 16th, 2026

The countries of Israel and Lebanon have reached a temporary ceasefire, potentially leading to further long-term peace between the United States and Iran. President Trump announced the agreement on social media late this morning, saying the 10-day ceasefire would begin this evening. The developments come after Iran insisted that strikes on Lebanon must stop as part of any longer-term deal for peace with the U.S. and Israel. In these Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos discusses the news and what it could mean as the U.S. works towards an end to the conflict with Iran. She's joined by Amos Guiora, a law professor at the University of Utah who has close ties and connections to Israel.

The famous Big Boy steam engine is about to roll into Ogden for a multi-day stop over. The engine usually tours around the western U.S. nearly every summer. But in honor of the country's 250th birthday, Union Pacific is sending the engine from coast-to-coast. It chugged through Utah earlier this month on its way to California, but that was just a quick stop. This weekend, it'll be in Ogden for a few days to give train fans young and old the opportunity to get up close and personal with the massive historic steam engine. For more on this event, Maria Shilaos speaks with Ed Dickens, chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy. For more information on the famous steam engine and its trip across the country for the United States' 250th birthday, visit https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule. Joining me to talk more about the event is Ed Dickens... the chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy.

April 16th, 2026

April 16th, 2026

April 16th, 2026