Segment 1:
A Congressional subcommittee heard testimony last week about the Scott Gardner Act, named for a North Carolina man who was killed by an undocumented drunk driver. The bill would tighten how the feds deal with undocumented DUI drivers, but it would also allow local police to detain suspects and turn them over to federal custody. On Monday, Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank joins us to argue why this presents problems for local law enforcement.
Guest:
- Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank
Chief Burbank’s written testimony
Segment 2:
The war in Vietnam killed 60,000 Americans, wounded thousands more and provoked bitter protests back home. The brutality and controversy led many to keep quiet about their wartime experiences for nearly 40 years. But now some Utah vets are opening up and sharing their harrowing and poignant memories. These stories are captured in a new documentary and on Monday, we talk with the filmmakers behind KUED’s “Utah Vietnam War Stories.”
Guests:
- Liz Searles, Series Producer, “Utah Vietnam War Stories”
- Ken Verdoia, Dir. of Production, KUED Channel 7
The first episode of “Utah Vietnam War Stories – Escalation,” debuts Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. on KUED Channel 7 .
How do you feel about this topic?
Is there anything else you think we should know? We'd like to hear your thoughts. Send us your feedback using the form below.
