Host of Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News on KSL NewsRadio

Jeff Caplan

About

Jeff Caplan hosts “Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News” on KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City.
A seasoned broadcast journalist with over four decades of experience, Jeff brings warmth, wit, and credibility to the news Utahns rely on every afternoon.
He lives in Kaysville with his wife Heather, close to their six grandchildren.

Expertise

  • Broadcast journalism
  • Live news coverage
  • Radio news anchoring and hosting

Experience

  • Host of Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News, KSL NewsRadio
  • Former morning news host at WCBS, New York City
  • Over 40 years in radio journalism

Education

  • Rutgers University, Class of 1980

Certifications

  • Decades of professional newsroom experience

Achievements & Awards

  • Edward R. Murrow Award winner
  • Associated Press journalism awards

Social Media Profiles

Jeff’s Minute of News: Is the downtown redevelopment worth a billion dollars?

Is the downtown redevelopment worth a billion? The answer depends on who pays for it.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Utah’s favorite “Dad Rock” band

Dad, hike up your relaxed-fit jeans and tell a couple of great dad jokes. This is your favorite "Dad Rock" band.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The many lives of Tom Jones

Tom Jones got his big break on the Ed Sullivan show. He's now embarking on a world tour, at 84 years old.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The smallest National Park

Jeff's going to America's smallest National Park. How small is it? Tiny. But its story goes back to the American Revolution.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: No more feedback at work!

Feedback is such a dirty word that HR has dreamed up a new one.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: You can’t trust Google search anymore

Google has inflicted AI on its search users, and the aftermath hasn't been pretty. Now you must actually click on the links and read.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The Court of Public Opinion in session for Corey Harris

When pondering the justice system in America, I'm seeing the seesaw of justice swinging up and down in the case of Corey Harris.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: My Night at the Museum

A visit with the newest statue at the US Capitol Building: Utah’s Martha Hughes Cannon
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: How much protein is in that Oreo?

You know the answer -- thanks to a former milkman.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Let’s stop botching the national anthem!

Too many people have botched the national anthem. Here's how to not.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: That moment when you realize you’re a moron

Jeff does not handle himself well at summer parties.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: When exactly were the “good old days?”

Researchers at YouGov asked 2,000 people what the best decade was for music, TV, work-life balance, politics, when families were the happiest.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: I met the CEO of KSL

There is a program in downtown Salt Lake that teaches kids about the working world. That's where I met the CEO of KSL.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: School’s out. Let the teenage mischief begin!

It's summertime … and teenage mischief is everywhere from under the ocean to the border of North and South Korea.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Fashion has hit a new low

The unthinkable has finally happened in the world of fashion. Sweatpant-jeans.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Remembering Disney’s greatest songwriter ever, Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman packed a lot of life into 95 years. And with his death last week, he leaves behind songs loved by generations.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The Graduation Speech of the year

A high school valedictorian put it all in perspective at his graduation.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Should your car bust you for speeding?

A new proposal for slowing things down.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: NO MOW MAY

There’s an alternative to stowing your mower for a month.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Artificial Intelligence, Elon Musk style

Elon Musk and his new company relies on the “intelligence” found on Twitter.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Fat shaming is not cool

Fat shaming is completely uncool. But it was not always this way.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Rumble in the Congressional Jungle!

AOC and MTG square off in a Catfight for the ages.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The Portal is Closed

An experiment in Brotherhood between nations ends with a twerk.
2 years ago

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The newest game of chance

Looks like it's getting popular to bet on... anything!
2 years ago