Dan Brown knows how to stir up the religious communities with his books and now that 'Angels and Demons' is hitting the silver screen the Catholic Church has had to defend its reputation even against a work of fiction. Ethan and Alex discuss the characterization of religion in movies and tv.  

Sen. Arlen Specter says the GOP has moved too far to the right, so he's leaving. Oh yeah, plus, he wants to win another term in the senate. How does this effect the GOP and where does it go from here?  

Tim DeChristopher has pleaded guilty today to charges he faces in connection with fouling up an oil and gas land lease auction last year. Amid hundreds of protesters, DeChristopher walked up the courthouse steps and pleaded his way into the hearts of hippie women everywhere. The eco-debate continues.  

The 'Air Force 1' low-flying flight through New York City got a lot less positive feedback than White House officials had anticipated. In fact, the exact opposite. Does it merit a freak out and should the White House have had to apologize for the antics?  

Ethan says that the AG is a politician, and politicians raise money like this all the time. Alex is calling foul on this whole anti-BCS fund raiser for Shurtleff saying that making money on the back of a flimsy issue that Utahns foam at the mouth over is insulting.  

Don Larsen, a Springville delegate came up with the resolution, he calls "Resolution opposing the Hate America anti-Christian Open Borders cabal." In the resolution, he claims an "invisible government" comprised of left-wing foundations has been pumping money into the Democratic Party to push for looser immigration laws and anti-family legislation. Well Duh!?  

The Torture memos have gotten even more tread today as John McCain calls it a witch hunt and The White House has a new line on why we should be able to prosecute the men who put these memos together...you've got to be kidding us!!!  

Its been a couple of months since Governor Huntsman stated that he wouldn't be opposed to civil unions in Utah. Today that opinion was bolstered by his comments that Amendment 3 isn't specific on civil unions and speaks mostly to the definition of marriage. Ethan and Alex break down the controversy.  

Some Salt Lake County Council members have asked for raises and full-time status at their job, doubling salaries in some cases. Is this a case of saving money for the county or personal desires to make more money?  

The Santaquin man was shot this Sunday by officers who say that he leveled a Shot Gun at them. The family of the man now say police acted in the wrong way stating that he had emotional problems that they didn't take into consideration.  

Earth Day has turned into a complete shame and shadow of what it is supposed to be. It has become politicized, polarized and made into a circus of mammoth proportions. Ethan and Alex discuss the day's political gaming in the name of the environment.  

Rookie Congressman Jason Chaffetz has put in his two cents on the airport body scan issue. He doesn't trust them. Is there a better way to do the scans? Or would you rather have the pat-down and call it good? Is this really an invasion of privacy?  

Nightside Relationship Coach Matt Townsend comes to the show once again, to discuss the dangers of secrets within relationships. Is it O.K to keep some things from your partner? Plus, how twitter is twisting up some relationships.  

Where would Utah be without our beloved hometown heroes, The Utah Jazz. The in-depth series by KSL Newsradio's Andrew Adams dares to ask, if they were to leave what kind of a void would we have to fill? Economically and Emotionally. Ethan and Alex discuss. Plus, NIGHTSIDE CONTRIBUTER Karl Malone Checks in.