Jeff Caplan

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Website: http://kslnewsradio.com

Jeff Caplan is the host of Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News and the creator of Jeff Caplan's Minute of News. You can reach him at jcaplan@ksl.com.

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Princess Kate is facing a challenge like no other

I have no connection to Princess Kate, A young woman who found her prince in the best tradition of Disney — but now it's different.
1 month ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Salt Lake’s airport is number one… at something

Turns out our gorgeous new airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, is number one in America for on-time performance.
1 month ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Why is baseball so boring?

Could it be because one of the star baseball players, Shohei Otani, doesn't cater to an American audience?
1 month ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: A bloodbath? What bloodbath?!

An entire country tries to figure out whether Donald Trump’s cryptic comments about a bloodbath threatened Civil War- just like the movie
1 month ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Most expensive meal in the world

The most expensive meal you can get is in Cabo San Lucas, but one Michelin-star chef is about to change the game.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The rise of cricket in the US

It’s not enough that we’re obsessed with Kate Middleton, but now the US is apparently embracing another British sport, cricket.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Has the meaning of Pi Day been lost?

“Pi Day” has become nothing more than a day to eat fruit filling covered in crust.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: I’ll sit out on the next mission to Mars

There are a few things we know about the trip to Mars. What Jeff Caplan knows, is that he has no desire to take it.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: It’s a good day to be a worm researcher

Jeff Caplan interviewed one of the researchers who just discovered only the third species ever found in the Great Salt Lake — tiny worms.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Are baby pictures really ‘priceless?’

Do you still have your kids' baby pictures? Looking back, it doesn’t matter how much you paid for them, because decades later, they’re priceless... right?
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Tumbleweed terror

When we build like mad, you get unintended consequences. One came barreling in last Saturday, bouncing and dancing their way into a newer subdivision.
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: How to make a billionaire wealthier

Billionaire and Jazz owner Ryan Smith teased at a possible new arena recently. Will he pay for it, or have the state do it for him?
2 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Three Utahns brave Mount Jannu

Nobody has ever climbed Jannu freestyle and without oxygen … until now. And without much fanfare, three guys from Utah are back home after shocking the world of mountain climbing with this incredible feat.  
5 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: SLC’s top five Spotify songs are also the five stages of grief

Spotify has released its list of the top songs of the year for Salt Lake City and it strikes me that our top five songs of 2023 are about the five stages of grief.
5 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: A Big Mac Makeover

Once upon a time, all those people lining up at the In-N-Out Burger drive thru would have been cueing up at McDonald's. But times change.
5 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Why does King Charles look so miserable?

For the life of me, I can’t understand why England’s King Charles is so eternally miserable.  
5 months ago

PHOTOS: I got inside The Las Vegas Sphere. I paid dearly.

Jeff Caplan shares his experience of seeing U2 perform the inaugural show at The Sphere at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas with his wife.
7 months ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Richard Rosenthal, animal attorney

Richard Rosenthal is an animal attorney who handles custody cases. He sues clinics for malpractice and defends dangerous dogs.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Needed, personal assistant for the rich

A personal assistant for the rich must be flexible, and available. They'll be writing a proposal one minute, and stocking the pantry the next.
2 years ago

100 Days until midterm elections

The midterm elections are only 100 days away! Many have been predicting a red wave this fall, but what do the polls show, and is it too soon to tell?
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan: How to predict if you’re going to die

A new test could tell you about your life expectancy. If you're over 50 years old, you'll want to try it. All you need is your leg.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan: How to beat inflation — potty train your cat (seriously)

Everyone's minds are on how to best beat inflation. And if you're trying to be super frugal, there's a good chance you can.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Utah’s most misspelled word

A Google trends review shows Utah's most misspelled word is a lot tougher than most states. Especially Texas.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Speeding ticket excuses that won’t work

Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — It’s well documented Utah has had a problem with speeding lately. More drivers […]
2 years ago