GOOD NEWS: Opposing Candidates Join Together for Political Ad

"It's really restored my faith in the American people that people are hungry for decency."

This was incredibly refreshing to see, and I hope that you feel the same way.

I worked in Salt Lake City, Utah for two years; moved there from South Bend, Indiana for a radio job, and I had no idea what to expect. Three of the most prominent things I took away from my experience: they're the inventors of super-complex liquor laws, not everybody is a member of the Mormon church, and "Utah-nice" is a real thing.

So, to be perfectly honest, I wasn't surprised to see that this story came from the beehive state.

Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, who is a member of the Republican party and Chris Peterson, a Democrat, are running against each other in the gubernatorial race. And, instead of attacking each other, they've released a joint ad, calling for civility.