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Cowboys BreakCowboys Break: Real Schott?Bryan Broaddus, Derek Eagleton, Nick Harris and Ambar Garcia discuss the head coach interviews that have transpired in the last week with Brian Schottenheimer. Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2245 min
Small Lake CityS1, E58: Utah Political Watch - Bryan SchottJoin us for an insightful journey into the heart of Utah politics with our special guest, Bryan Schott, a seasoned political analyst and founder of Utah Political Watch. If you've been curious about the seismic shifts in political dynamics and why local elections matter more than ever, this episode promises to enlighten you. Together, we dissect the zero-sum game of tribalism that has taken root in politics, both locally and nationally, and explore the critical role journalism plays in confronting misinformation and radicalization.Delve into the intricacies of Utah's legislative power dynamics over the past 25 years. Reflect...2024-11-021h 30
Special Session with Bryan SchottTrailer: Special Session with Bryan SchottEver wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes in Utah politics?
From the Capitol to your headphones, Special Session with Bryan Schott breaks down the most important news stories from the world of Utah politics. 2024-10-2900 min
The Hinckley ReportCandidate Filing Deadline ApproachesCandidates in Utah have until January 8th to officially file to run in the 2024 election. Our panel discuss the brewing political match-ups as the deadline approaches. Plus, lawmakers announce their priorities as they gear up for the legislative session. Journalist Bryan Schott joins political insiders Kate Bradshaw and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.2024-01-0526 min
GESUNDHEIT KANNST DU LERNENSüßes oder Zyankali: Die Geschichte des Halloween-Mörders | True CrimeGestern war Halloween… Magst du dieses Fest?
Cordelia verbindet in dieser Folge Gruseln mit Gesundheit. Denn viele Mythen und Gerüchte kursieren rund um Halloween, zum Beispiel vom berüchtigten Candy-Man, der Süßigkeiten vergiftet…
Und am 31.10.1974 ist diese Horrorgeschichte tatsächlich wahr geworden. Cordelia nimmt dich mit in die Vergangenheit, zurück zu diesem regnerischen Tag in den USA, südöstlich von Houston in Texas. Eigentlich ist es ein typischer US-amerikanischer Halloween-Abend. Viele junge Leute ziehen verkleidet von Haus zu Haus, um Süßigkeiten einzusammeln. Unter ihnen auch der achtjährige Timothy und die fünfjährige Elizabeth, die zusammen mit...2023-11-0130 min
The Hinckley ReportNegative Campaign AdsNegative campaign ads are dominating media outlets in Utah. Our panel discusses whether civility still plays a role in politics. Plus, which issues are driving voters to the polls? Political correspondent Bryan Schott joins radio host Boyd Matheson and political insider Natalie Gochnour on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.2022-10-0726 min
The Daily BuzzWhat’s up with Sen. Mike Lee’s new Twitter account?On this episode, reporter Bryan Schott talks about Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s new Twitter account, BasedMikeLee, and how he discovered the connection between the lawmaker and the bizarre social media page.2022-08-1207 min
The Daily BuzzJordan School Board's big property tax hike and Rocky Anderson says he'll run againFirst on today’s episode, Connor Sanders talks to us about a recent Jordan School Board meeting where a steep property tax increase was approved.
Then, Bryan Schott fills us in on the political return of Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson.2022-08-0507 minThe Daily BuzzWhat Utah’s 2022 primary election results say about the GOPPolitics reporter Bryan Schott joins “The Daily Buzz” to discuss the 2022 Utah primary elections results and what that means for Sen. Mike Lee’s reelection chances this November. Schott also discusses the disconnect between who Republican delegates nominate and candidates that GOP voters prefer.
And opinions editors George Pyle talks to politics editor Jeff Parrott about a Californian who says he’s not bringing his family or business to Utah anymore because of the state’s abortion ban.2022-07-0510 minThe Daily BuzzWhy Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is willing to consider new gun lawsAt his monthly news conference on Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke about the state’s gun laws and whether he’d be willing to consider reform. We include snippets from the news conference, while reporter Saige Miller joins the podcast to discuss the governor’s comments.
Politics reporter Bryan Schott also speaks with managing editor Grant Burningham about the latest updates from the Jan. 6 select committee hearings happening now in Congress.2022-06-1709 minThe Daily BuzzSen. Mike Lee liked election conspiracy movie ‘2000 Mules’In today’s episode, politics reporter Bryan Schott talks about Sen. Mike Lee’s recent interview on C-SPAN and the Utah senator’s remarks about the movie “2000 Mules.”
Columnist Robert Gehrke discusses the state’s medical marijuana industry and reporter Palak Jayswal talks about a Lehi chocolate shop that removed two product names after complaints of racism.2022-06-1008 minThe Daily BuzzApril 22, 2022: How Utah can lead on climate changeUtah continues to be dangerously dry. On Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency because of the historic drought.
Also, long-time Tribune employee Tim Fitzpatrick has picked up the metaphorical pen again and joins “The Daily Buzz” to talk about his new beat on renewable energy.
Reporters Bryan Schott and Kim Bojórquez wrap up today’s episode with a preview of Saturday’s Republican and Democratic state conventions.2022-04-2207 min
Mormon Stories - LDS1567: Growing up as a Mormon Prepper - Emma Pt. 1Since the founding of Mormonism in 1830 there has been a core belief in the imminent 2nd coming of Jesus Christ (thus the "Latter-day Saints" portion of the Mormon church's official name). Within modern Mormonism over the past few decades there has been an increasing trend towards "end times" preparedness - wherein ultra-orthodox Mormons begin preparing for the 2nd coming of Jesus by selling their 401k's and retirement plans, moving to rural areas, attending "Prepper" conferences like "Preparing a People," building fortresses, stockpiling food/weapons/ammunition/tents/trailers, denying traditional health care to children, etc., and preparing (i.e., "prepping") f...2022-03-282h 22The Daily BuzzMarch 15, 2022: Who Alexander Vindman says is to blame for the war in UkraineAlexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former national security staffer, has alleged that Utah's Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chris Stewart have "blood on their hands" because of the the war in Ukraine. In an exclusive interview with The Salt Lake Tribune's Bryan Schott,
Tribune investigative reporter Jessica Miller talks about her reporting on teen-treatment industry and a new podcast called "Sent Away."
And Paighten Harkins discusses her reporting on the "worst-case repercussions" for Utahns experiencing homelessness.2022-03-1507 min
The Daily BuzzMarch 8, 2022: It's caucus day for Utah Republicans. Here's what that means for the GOP.It's Republican and Utah United Parties caucus day. Politicians, and political hopefuls, are vying for their chance to be on Utahns ballots later this year. Politics journalists Bryan Schott talks with managing editor Grant Burningham about this year's GOP caucus day.
The Tribune's Jessica Miller has spent the last few years reporting on Utah's teen treatment industry. Jessica introduces her new podcast called "Sent Away.
And reporter Courtney Tanner reports on how the Utah Legislature left Beehive State teachers bruised this year.2022-03-0808 minThe Daily BuzzFeb. 16, 2022: What we know about who gave money to the Canadian truckersThe Tribune's Bryan Schott reports that people with credit cards with Utah zip codes donated more than $41,000 to an anti-vax trucker convoy that blocked traffic in Canada.
The COVID-19 pandemic and social pressure are changing mink farming in Utah.
And Jessica Miller reports on why Utah will still be a death penalty state, for at least another year.2022-02-1606 min
City Cast Salt LakeA Little Less Sunshine at the CapitolSomething strange is brewing at the capitol. A resolution was passed last week that would limit press access to legislators. I called up Bryan Schott for the scoop, as one does.And don’t worry, at the end of the show, we’re gonna let a little light in with a poem from Katherine Indermaur, editor of the Sugar House Review,Start your day with a ray of sunshine. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-1510 minThe Daily BuzzFeb. 7, 2022: Does Utah need more election security?For Utahns who’ve ever worried about who they were going to meet up with from a dating app, access to Utah’s online court records now only cost the public $5 to search.
On Friday, the Republican National Committee decided to censure Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Colorado for participating in the House Jan. 6 select committee investigating the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Reporter Bryan Schott attended the RNC’s winter meeting in Salt Lake City and talks about the censure with Grant Burningham.
And Bethany Rodgers reports on a proposed bill that aims to inc...2022-02-0707 minThe Daily BuzzFeb. 2, 2022: Why it's slow going to your gate at Salt Lake AirportBryan Schott reports that all the momentum in the Utah Legislature is aimed towards an income-tax cut next year, with the potential of additional social security tax relief and an earned income tax credit.
And reporters Andy Larsen and Kim Bojórquez report on the slow-moving walkways at the Salt Lake City International Airport and a proposed bill that could change the way the state offers driver license testing for Utahns who do not speak English.2022-02-0207 minThe Daily BuzzJan. 27, 2022: Would you ditch work to be a substitute teacher?Schools districts in Utah are looking for substitute teachers to fill educator gaps in classrooms as the pandemic continues to put pressure on school systems. And although coronavirus cases are down in Utah after state officials asked people to refrain from testing, Beehive State hospitals are now treating a record number of COVID-19 patients. And Bryan Schott reports that the state has set aside an estimated $260,000 to increase the security at Gov. Spencer Cox’s property in Fairview.2022-01-2707 min
The Hinckley Report2022 Legislative Session BeginsThe 2022 Legislative Session is only just beginning, and COVID-19 is already the big story. Our panel explains how lawmakers are handling the current surge, and with more than 1,000 bills on the docket, which are likely to be prioritized. Plus, Governor Cox outlines his top issues in the State of the State Address. Bryan Schott, political correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune; Emily Means, political reporter for KUER; and Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.2022-01-2126 minThe Daily BuzzJan. 19, 2022: Utah Legislature tackles mask mandates on the first day of 2022 general sessionLawmakers in Utah immediately proposed ways to upend local masking mandates, while Tribune politics reporter Bryan Schott interviews Utah Senate President Stuart Adams on what to expect during the 2022 general session.2022-01-1908 min
Utah PoliticsEpisode 66: Drawing the line(s) with Rex FacerUtah’s once-a-decade redistricting process is barreling to a close with both the legislative and independent redistricting committees are finishing up public meetings around the state. The independent group already has several map proposals online. They will present their final proposals to lawmakers on November 1. Chairman Rex Facer says they have to take a number of things into consideration as they draw their maps. “Part of what was going on in our mind was trying to think about the logistics of being a representative. One of the challenges we have is the rural parts o...2021-10-1124 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 65: GOP 2.0 with Lt. Gov. Geoff DuncanGiven the strength of former President Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP, it’s reasonable to believe the party’s future is leaning harder into the MAGA agenda. But Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan thinks that’s the wrong path.Duncan says Trump gave his supporters and other Republicans a “short-term sugar high” with his bombastic and combative style. But, that rush also turned off a lot of voters and caused him to lose an election that should have been an easy layup.“We forgot to remind America of the policies conservatives are really good at. We ne...2021-10-0124 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 64: Rep. Suzanne HarrisonRep. Suzanne Harrison, D-Draper, has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is she a Utah Legislator, but she also works in a busy operating room as an anesthesiologist.“As someone who’s been working in our hospitals during this fourth wave, this is a huge problem,” Harrison says. “Our staff is exhausted and we’re having a hard time finding beds for the people that need care.”She thinks her Republican colleagues in the Legislature have needlessly politicized the public response to the pandemic, which has harmed the state’s effort to respond.2021-09-2425 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 63: Grant Burningham and Ben MezrichOn this week’s show, we chat with Grant Burningham. He’s the new Statewatch Editor for The Tribune and will lead our government and politics reporting team. He discusses the importance of holding public officials accountable, and providing context to political news.Author Ben Mezrich also joins the podcast this week. His book, “The Accidental Billionaires” about the founding of Facebook was turned into the Academy Award-winning film “The Social Network.”His new book, “The Antisocial Network: The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to its Knees” tells t...2021-09-1745 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 62: Democracy dies in boredom with Tom NicholsAuthor Tom Nichols says democracy across the globe is under threat, but not for the reason you may think.Nichols, who is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, argues technologically advanced societies have increased their standard of living so rapidly, citizens are becoming bored, and care less about their fellow citizens.“People just got used to the idea that if things didn’t go the way they wanted or things didn’t happen in ways they approved of, it wasn’t the fault of some government policy, it was the fault of democracy, and they wanted t...2021-09-1028 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 61: Cathy McKitrickIn 2017, then-Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson was the subject of a criminal investigation. After several months, prosecutors declined to file charges against Gibson because they said there was not enough evidence to charge him with the crime of misusing public money. The report on the investigation, and what prosecutors found, remained out of the public eye. Longtime local journalist Cathy McKitrick filed an open records request to make those findings public, but Gibson fought hard to keep it under wraps. “Gibson kept claiming the release of the documents would embarrass his family and tarnish his...2021-08-2829 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 60: Redistricting 101After a pandemic-related delay, the Census Bureau finally released the data Utah lawmakers will use to redraw the state’s political boundaries in the once-a-decade redistricting process. On this episode, we bring you an on-the-record conversation between The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board and Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield and Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton, the chairs of the Legislature’s Redistricting Committee. Ray says he’s eager to get down to business, but he understands no matter what the final maps look like, not everybody will be happy.“Our job is to look at the data...2021-08-1335 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 59: Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Philip RuckerSen. Mitt Romney was warned ahead of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol that he might be the target of violence from supporters of former President Donald Trump. That warning came from fellow Sen. Angus King of Maine, who himself was alerted to possible violence by America’s top military leaders. That’s just one of the dozens of startling revelations contained in the new book “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year” by Washington Post reporters Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig.Rucker says Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Join...2021-08-0622 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 58: Blake Moore's stock tradesRep. Blake Moore violated federal law by failing to report up to $1.1 million in stock trades. But, for that he was fined just $200 by the House Ethics Committee.Dave Levinthal, Deputy Washington Editor for Insider.com, who broke the Moore story, says these laws are in place for a reason.“It was put in place to defend against potential conflicts of interest or just give the public the ability to see what members of Congress are doing in terms of their personal stock trades at a time when they’re being lobbied by the very comp...2021-07-3023 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 57: The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board talks with leaders of the American Legislative Exchange CouncilThe American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is holding its annual meeting in Salt Lake City next week. Lawmakers, mostly Republicans, from around the country will converge on Utah. There, they’ll meet with representatives from the private sector to discuss public policy proposals that may be implemented in statehouses around the country. Those proposals take the form of “model legislation” that serves as a template legislators can use to craft their own legislation.Critics of ALEC say the group promotes “pro business” bills that are simply “copy and paste” proposals. A recent investigation found at least 10,000...2021-07-2250 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 56: Utah GOP Chairman Carson JorgensenNew Utah GOP Chairman Carson Jorgensen says he thinks the current debate over the teaching of race and racism in Utah’s schools is an important one to have, but he doesn’t want the rhetoric to lead to bad policy. “We have to be very specific when we’re talking about critical race theory because it’s become a kind of a byword at this point. A lot of people are labeling things that aren’t CRT as CRT at this point. It’s such a hot-button issue,” Jorgensen said.Critical race theory is not taught in Uta...2021-07-2033 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 55: Andy Slavitt on America's bungled response to the COVID-19 pandemicAmerica’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was driven as much by politics as it was by science as policymakers tried to balance public health with economic health. Andy Slavitt, who headed up the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during the Obama administration says 15 months on, many of the choices made by our leaders don’t look so great in hindsight.“It was a huge public health challenge, and that meant tough decisions and trade-offs. But a lot of what happened came back to politics, which caused us to take a very different approach. And it...2021-07-0923 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 54: Ben Rhodes on democracy and authortiarianismLast year, Sen. Mike Lee caused a bit of a firestorm on social media when he published a tweetstorm attacking democracy. “Democracy isn’t the objective; liberty, peace, and prosperity are. We want the human condition to flourish,” Lee tweeted. Lee’s statement was surprising, but it really shouldn’t be according to Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Barack Obama. “There’s always been a definition of America that says anyone can be American. You can come from anywhere, look like anything, believe anything and be equally American. But for certain peopl...2021-07-0325 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 53: Drew Armstrong, co-founder of "Dragon Dads"A proposed bill to bar transgendered athletes from participating in girl’s sports in Utah will come back for the second time in the 2022 Utah Legislature. Drew Armstrong is the co-founder of “Dragon Dads,” a support group for fathers of transgender and non-binary children, is a Utah Republican delegate. Armstrong says the proposal is a solution in search of a problem. “I’m frustrated with this because if we ran a bill that said we shouldn’t allow livestock in high school hallways, it would probably affect a larger portion of our student population,” said Armstrong. 2021-06-2536 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 52: What Rep. Blake Moore told the Tribune Editorial BoardOn this week’s episode, we go inside The Salt Lake Tribune and listen in to a conversation between Rep. Blake Moore and the Tribune’s Editorial Board.Moore spoke with the board earlier this week to discuss a myriad of issues from Hill Air Force Base to public lands and the future of the Republican Party. Moore also discussed whether he’s getting any push back from within the House Republican Caucus because he voted in favor of establishing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. “I haven’t...2021-06-1839 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 52: Chris MatthewsThe sight of Sen. Mitt Romney, who was the GOP nominee for president just nine years ago, getting booed by Utah Republicans was “just terrible,” says longtime political pundit Chris Matthews.“I don’t understand it. He didn’t do anything wrong,” Matthews told the Tribune on this week’s Utah Politics podcast. “He’s been a Republican all his life. He’s tough on taxes. He’s tough on big government. He’s the classic conservative.”Romney was showered with catcalls by Republican delegates at the state convention last month after he voted twice to remove former President...2021-06-1125 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 51: How critical race theory is unfolding beyond UtahThe controversy over critical race theory is not confined to Utah. Several other Republican-controlled states are moving to restrict how race and racism are addressed in their K-12 classrooms.Axios race and justice reporter Russell Contreras joins us this week to discuss how the controversy is playing out in other states.He says fears that teachers are introducing the concept in their classrooms are mostly unfounded.“In public schools, very seldom is someone bringing up critical race theory. That’s not the setting,” Contreras said. “They usually keep lessons very simple about diversity. I have n...2021-06-0420 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 50: Darlene McDonald on why teaching critical race theory in schools makes people uncomfortableCritical race theory is not currently taught in Utah’s schools, and there are no plans to introduce the curriculum anytime soon. So why are so many people worried about it?The concept looks at American history by examining how racism and racial issues have shaped events and led us to where we are today.“A lot of people grew up with a pretty narrow view of American history,” says Darlene McDonald of the Utah Black Roundtable. “We learned about Martin Luther King Jr. Maybe we learned a little bit about Malcolm X. But they don’t kn...2021-05-2738 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 49: What you need to know about redistrictingUtah is preparing for the once-per-decade process of redrawing political maps. This week we take a deep dive into redistricting with Rex Facer, the chairman of Utah’s independent redistricting commission. He discusses the rules and considerations he and the other members of the commission have to consider when they get down to drawing new map proposals later this year. “We don’t want to agree beforehand to draw maps that are going to force competitiveness where competitiveness wouldn’t naturally occur,” says Facer. “Competitive elections are a good thing because it forces us to have more...2021-05-2128 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 48: Does the GOP need to break up with Donald Trump?This week on the “Utah Politics” podcast, we discuss the future of the Republican Party and whether the GOP needs to break up with former President Donald Trump. First, we speak with Evan McMullin. The former independent presidential candidate joined with 150 other Republicans to release a “Call for American Renewal,” urging the GOP to focus on issues like democracy, constitutional order and ethical government. “It’s time to have a new conversation in America, and it shouldn’t be driven by personalities,” says McMulllin. “It should be driven by principles and ideas. I think Americans wat to get back to i...2021-05-1428 minUtah PoliticsEpisode 47: Mike Madrid on America's radicalizing politicsUtah Sen. Mitt Romney was loudly booed by Utah Republicans at their state convention last week. It was an astonishing development given he was the party’s presidential nominee less than a decade ago. We’re joined this week by political strategist Mike Madrid, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and the former political director of the California GOP. He says the Republican base is radicalizing, mostly because of former President Donald Trump. That change will have profound impacts on our politics, and will likely lead the party to political ruin. Madrid also says the Democr...2021-05-0731 minUtah PoliticsUtah’s Republican Party chairman Derek Brown heads for the exitUtah Republican Party Chairman Derek Brown decided to step down from helming Utah’s dominant political organization after one term.He joins the podcast this week to discuss what he accomplished during his two years in charge, the challenges his successor will face, and what’s next for him. He also talks about some long-term issues that could impact Utah’s political environment, and how former President Donald Trump has altered the Republican Party. Subscribe to the podcast for free here. 2021-04-3024 minUtah Politics45. Can Utah ignore new federal regulations on guns?Utah lawmakers are planning to study whether the state can ignore or refuse to enforce new federal laws to restrict firearms. Several other states are considering similar legislation.Adam Skaggs from the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence joins is our guest this week. He discusses the push to expand gun rights in Republican-led states, Utah’s move to end the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public, and the intersection of gun violence and mental health. 2021-04-2324 minUtah Politics44. Blake Moore and Chris NullRepublican Rep. Blake Moore says he’s interested in working with Democrats on a package to fund needed infrastructure especially if it will benefit parts of his district.“Ogden has a rapid transit system coming in that’s going to be really great for students. Park City may get the Olympics again, so there may be some ways we can support that and tourism,” he says. “There’s lots of that stuff that can get put into highway bills, so I’ll absolutely work with the Democrats.”But Moore says he is not fond of President Joe Bi...2021-04-1643 minUtah Politics43. Fox News personality Jason ChaffetzFormer Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz joins the podcast this week to discuss his brand new book.In They Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: The Truth About Disaster Liberalism, Chaffetz argues Democrats, and sometimes Republicans, use the pretense of an emergency situation to push through unrelated policy proposals. “They take these crises and try to leverage those to do something they wouldn’t ever, ever be able to do otherwise,” says Chaffetz.Chaffetz also talks about the massive infrastructure spending package proposed by President Joe Biden, and what it means to be a polit...2021-04-0931 minUtah Politics42. Sen. Mike Lee and Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder NewtonSen. Mike Lee recently traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to observe the growing humanitarian crisis there. He discusses what he saw and whether Congress can find any common ground to address immigration issues. Lee also discusses vaccine passports, government spending and his sometimes inelegant use of hyperbolic language. An explosive story from The Salt Lake Tribune rocked the Salt Lake County GOP with several women making allegations of harassment and a toxic atmosphere that was ignored by party leaders. Party chair Scott Miller resigned shortly after the story was published. Salt Lake County...2021-04-0249 minUtah Politics41. Free speech and social media with Ari CohnA pair of bills passed by lawmakers during the 2021 Utah Legislature raised significant questions about the role of government in policing free speech.The first, SB228 from Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, aimed to put regulations on how social media companies moderate online content. Critics warned the bill was likely unconstitutional or would be pre-empted by existing federal law. Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed it earlier this week.The second, HB72, dubbed the “porn filter” bill, requires all new cell phones and tablets sold in Utah to have adult content filters turned on by default.We...2021-03-2626 minUtah Politics40. Vetoes and the "pandemic endgame" with Utah Gov. Spencer CoxThis week, we're joined by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. He discusses his first legislative session as the state's chief executive, which bills he may consider vetoing, and how he negotiated with lawmakers to set April 10 as the day for ending Utah's statewide mask mandate. He also talks about the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill passed by Congress and we get his thoughts on raising the minimum wage. Subscribe to the podcast for free. 2021-03-1223 minUtah Politics39. Legislating in the time of COVIDThe 2021 Utah Legislature is winding down. During the last 45 days, lawmakers set the state's $22 billion budget, which included more than $400 million in new education funding and more than $1 billion for transportation projects. This week, we sit down for separate conversations with House Speaker Brad Wilson and Senate President Stuart Adams to wrap up the 2020 session. We discuss what they were able to accomplish during a pandemic, this year's unexpected budget bonanza and navigating a relationship with a new governor. Don't forget to leave a rating and review for the show. You can subscribe to the...2021-03-0531 minUtah Politics38. Utah lawmakers consider spending big on transportationThis week legislative leaders introduced what they say is the largest transportation funding proposal in the history of Utah. HB433 contains $2.26 billion in spending on transit and infrastructure projects. Part of that spending package is $1.4 billion in bonding. House Majority Whip Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, joins the podcast to discuss why he thinks it's a good time for the state to borrow billions of dollars even though there's a record amount of extra money to spend this year. Also joining the program is Sen. Dan McCay to speak on HB205. That bill gives political...2021-02-2635 minUtah Politics37. Two Evan's and a BobOn this week's episode, we're joined by former presidential candidate Evan McMullin to discuss the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the backlash from Sen. Mitt Romney's vote to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial and the future of the Republican Party. Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City, and Assistant House Majority Whip Val Peterson, R-Orem discuss SB195, which overhauls Utah's emergency powers law. The bill gives the legislature more of a policymaking role during a long-term emergency like a pandemic.Plus, we discuss some of...2021-02-1951 minUtah Politics36. Catching up with two rookie lawmakersTwo high-profile freshmen in the Utah House join the program to discuss how they’re adapting to their jobs after taking office just last month.We first chat with Rep. Jordan Teuscher, R-South Jordan, who is sponsoring several controversial bills dealing with free speech on campus, limiting when voters can switch parties and curbing the use of paid signature gatherers to put an issue on the ballot.Then Rep. Doug Owens, D-Millcreek, talks about a public lands bill he’s sponsoring with Republican Phil Lyman. Owens, a two-time candidate for Congress, details how serving in the...2021-02-1237 minUtah Politics35. Sen. Mitt Romney discusses whether Republicans can work with President Biden on COVID reliefSen. Mitt Romney called his two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden on Monday evening “quite impressive,” but he says the two sides are still very far apart on the size and scope of another COVID-19 relief package from the federal government. In an exclusive interview on the “Utah Politics” podcast, Romney said he hopes that Republicans in Congress can find common ground with the new Biden administration, but he knows that any agreement will be hard to come by.“At one point he (President Biden) was asked about bipartisanship. He said, you know, the key to bip...2021-02-0215 minUtah Politics34. Why one lawmaker wants to impeach Utah's Attorney GeneralRep. Andrew Stoddard, D-Salt Lake City, caused a stir this week when he said he would file a resolution for the impeachment or censure of Attorney General Sean Reyes. Stoddard says he really wants to investigate Reyes' involvement with Republican Donald Trump's post-election efforts to undo his loss to Joe Biden, and impeachment is the only tool available to him. Stoddard joins the podcast to discuss the politics surrounding impeachment and what he hopes to accomplish with the seemingly extreme maneuver.We also speak with Sen. Kathleen Riebe, D-Cottonwood Heights, about her...2021-01-2828 minUtah Politics33. The push for ranked-choice voting in UtahA bill on Utah's Capitol Hill would use ranked-choice voting in primary elections with more than two candidates. Rep. Mike Winder, R-West Valley City, is sponsoring the legislation this year. He says it solves the problem of a candidate winning a party's nomination with less than 50% of the vote, which is exactly what happened in 2020 when Gov. Spencer Cox won the GOP primary with just over 36%.Winder is also the author of several books on U.S. Presidents. He discusses President Joe Biden's inaugural address and whether the calls for "unity" will take hold in...2021-01-2215 minUtah Politics32. How lawmakers will make 2021 ‘The year of the tax cut’The 64th Utah Legislature begins next week.Host Bryan Schott is joined on the podcast by Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, and Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne, D-Salt Lake City.We discuss the top priorities for lawmakers this year as they anticipate having nearly a billion dollars in extra revenue to spend. What will they do with that cash? Education should see a significant funding boost, as will some long-neglected infrastructure needs. But lawmakers are also eyeing a tax cut, something they’ve been wanting to do since 2019. Subscribe to the show on...2021-01-1534 minUtah Politics31. Previewing the 2021 Utah Legislature with Brad Wilson and Brian KingThe 2021 Utah Legislature is just around the corner. On this week’s “Utah Politics” podcast, we preview the session with the top Republican and Democrat in the Utah House.House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Layton, and House Minority Leader Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, discuss the priorities for the upcoming session, what we can expect to see in the budget, how they’ll respond to the pandemic and their relationship with new Governor Spencer Cox. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.2021-01-0738 minUtah PoliticsRob Bishop says goodbyeRep. Rob Bishop is retiring from Congress after 9 terms in Washington, capping a career in the political arena spanning parts of six decades. He joins host Bryan Schott to discuss whether the legislative process in Washington can be fixed, what he's learned from his time in politics and what he hopes for Utah and America once he leaves public service.2020-12-2332 min
How Was Your Run Today? The PodcastEpisode 216 – Bryan’s Soul TaperBryan gives Peter the 411 on his upcoming Soul Searching Solstice Run. Is he ready to run for nine-plus hours? WHO KNOWS?! No matter what, he will be supported on the day by Emily Saul (of the November Project) and the incredible long distance running duo of Lori Michener and Paul Chekal. He will also be empowered by a new song from Jenn Schott to help him set the tone [maybe instead of "set the tone" make it "get in the zone"?]. Then, it’s time for a quick trip into the medical tent—always the right place to be just...2020-12-1934 minUtah PoliticsMr. Moore goes to WashingtonRep.-elect Blake Moore discusses his plans once he's sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives in January. He also talks about why it's time for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.We're also joined by Tribune reporter Taylor Stevens to discuss the recent report breaking down spending in Operation Rio Grande. 2020-12-1739 min
How Was Your Run Today? The PodcastEpisode 215 – Virtual Crankle 2K Live ShowHWYRT’s Virtual Crankle 2K live show hit Zoom like a runaway freight train, overloaded with great entertainment! HWYRTians cyber-gathered in record numbers to celebrate the true spirit of the Millinocket Marathon and Half with a full slate of amazing guests. Bryan and Peter welcomed Tricia Cyr of the Moose Drop In, race director extraordinaire Gary Allen, the amazing talents of singer/songwriter Jenn Schott, costume design legend Erin Keller, running coach to the podcast stars Paul Davies, and running ex-pat David Macklem from Okayama, Japan. Plus, a rare sighting of HWYRT’s maestro, Jeff Cronenberg, AND a cameo by M...2020-12-1040 minUtah PoliticsRep. Ben McAdams and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre HendersonDemocrat Ben McAdams joins the podcast to discuss his agonizingly close loss in November to Republican Burgess Owens. We also speak with Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson about what the incoming Cox administration wants to accomplish when they take office in January and her ongoing struggles with the long-term effects of coronavirus. 2020-12-1042 minUtah PoliticsHow Utah officials will get people to take the vaccineThe coronavirus pandemic will likely end sometime in the next year with news that a vaccine is on the way. In the meantime, Utah lawmakers still must deal with the societal and economic effects.On this week’s podcast, we speak with Rep. Suzanne Harrison, D-Draper, who is a medical doctor. She discusses whether the state’s response to the pandemic has been effective. And, once a vaccine arrives, how do Utah officials convince people to get inoculated?Then we’re joined by Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, who was a participant in the Moderna vaccine trial...2020-12-0300 min
APEX Hour at SUU11/19/20: Bryan Schott, Political Correspondent for the Salt Lake TribuneVideo and other resources from this presentation can be found on the A.P.E.X. website at: https://www.suu.edu/apex/2020/11-19-schott.html
***Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex2020-11-2556 minUtah PoliticsWhere do Utah Democrats go from here?Utah Democrats were feeling good about where they were on election night, but when all the votes were counted, they had lost some key seats, and only increased their numbers by one in the Utah Legislature.On this week’s “Utah Politics” podcast, we speak with Tribune political reporter Leia Larsen about the Salt Lake County election results. Republicans were able to capture a veto-proof majority on the County Council, which will change the way Jenny Wilson governs as county mayor.We also hear from Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant who breaks down what happen...2020-11-2500 minUtah PoliticsUtah Republicans relish their 2020 victoriesRepublican Burgess Owens unseated Democrat Ben McAdams to reclaim the 4th Congressional District for Republicans. That seat was the biggest prize for Utah Republicans, but they had tons of success all over the ballot, especially in Salt Lake County. We discuss what went right for the GOP, and where they came up short with Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown. He talks about how Burgess Owens was able to win and their efforts to get Republican voters to the polls.Also, Brown talks about whether he plans to run for another term as party...2020-11-1800 minUtah PoliticsDiscussing the 2020 election and beyond with Sen. Mitt RomneySen. Mitt Romney joins the podcast to discuss what he thinks will happen now that the 2020 election is over. Romney says he's alarmed by President Donald Trump's move to fire some defense department officials following his loss last week. Romney also discusses the issues Republicans in Congress can work on with President-elect Joe Biden next year, and hints he might run for another term in 2024.2020-11-1100 minUtah Politics2020 election post-mortemOn the post-election edition of the “Utah Politics” podcast, we’re joined by Jason Perry of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.Perry discusses what happened in Utah on election day, whether Democrat Ben McAdams can hang on in his race against Republican Burgess Owens, and the mini-blue wave that rolled across Salt Lake County. He also talks about how governor-elect Spencer Cox will govern when he takes office in November.Then, host Bryan Schott is joined by Mark Salter, the longtime aide and confidant of Sen. John McCain. Salter is the au...2020-11-0500 minUtah PoliticsElection 2020 preview extravaganzaElection Day 2020 is nearly here.We're joined by Glen Mills, Senior Political Correspondent for ABC4 and host of Inside Utah Politics to discuss how the voting in Utah might go, and what races to keep an eye on. Utah's 4th District congressional race.What impact will Donald Trump have in Utah?The Utah legislative races to pay attention to. What Utah's large early vote turnout means.Are there really "shy" Trump voters?Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.2020-10-3000 minUtah PoliticsFrom James Baker to Mitt Romney, how Washington has changed in the age of TrumpMitt Romney is “enemy number one” in the Trump administration according to Peter Baker, chief White Houe correspondent for the New York Times. “He is loathed in the White House,” says Baker during an interview on the “Utah Politics” podcast. “With [President] Trump, everything is about loyalty, and you’re not allowed to stray from the fold.”“In the Senate, I think Republicans there respect him. They defended him when Trump went after him. They see him as a principled actor,” he added.“He’s a party of one,” added Susan Glasser, a staff writer for the New Y...2020-10-2800 minUtah PoliticsEvan McMullin on foreign election interferenceOn the Friday edition of the “Utah Politics” podcast, we’re joined by Evan McMullin. McMullin was a presidential candidate in 2016. He captured nearly 22% of the vote in Utah just four years ago. He is now the executive director of Stand Up Republic, a non-profit group dedicated to government reforms. He’s also a frequent guest on cable news programs discussing national security issues.McMullin joins host Bryan Schott to discuss the impact foreign interference might have on the 2020 election, how QAnon has oozed into the mainstream of Republican politics in America, and why...2020-10-2300 minUtah PoliticsDown the 2020 homestretch with National Journal's Josh KraushaarNational Journal's Josh Kraushaar joins the podcast to discuss where we stand with less than two weeks to go until Election Day 2020. He discusses why he thinks Republicans could be in trouble, whether Democrats could pull off a shocking win in Texas, and what to watch for when the polls close. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.2020-10-2100 minUtah PoliticsAnthony Scaramucci on tangling with Trump and what could have been with RomneyFormer White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci frequently begins his day with President Donald Trump attacking him on Twitter. That’s what happened Friday morning shortly before he appeared as a guest on the “Utah Politics” podcast.“I have to be totally candid. It was unnerving the first time it happened,” said Saramucci to host Bryan Schott. “The second time he did it, I actually enjoyed it. And now, it puts me in a terrifically good mood because it means I’m being effective.”Trump’s ire was raised after Scully tweeted at Scaramucci earlier this month asking...2020-10-1600 minUtah PoliticsRonald Reagan, Orrin Hatch and America's turn to the rightWhen Sen. Orrin Hatch was first elected to the Senate in 1976, his name was such an oddity that New Yorkers threw “Orrin Hatch” themed cocktail parties following the election according to Rick Perlstein, author of the new book “Reaganland: America’s Right Turn 1976-1980.”“Hatch was introduced to the nation through a comedy article in the New York Times Magazine,” says Perlstein. “Everyone was throwing Jimmy Carter themed parties. This couple looked in the newspaper and they saw this guy won office with a funny name, Orrin Hatch. Nobody had heard of him.That inauspicious introduction asi...2020-10-1300 minUtah PoliticsVeep debate wrap-up with McKay CoppinsWednesday’s historic vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris at the University of Utah was remarkable if for only being the polar opposite of last week's chaotic, interruption-filled presidential debate.“It almost felt like a throwback to the pre-Trump normal period of politics,” says McKay Coppins, a writer for The Atlantic. “You had two candidates who spoke in complete sentences. Who, for the most part, abided by the rules and didn’t cut each other off that much.“They were both able to articulate their viewpoints, their campaign messages and challenge each other,” he a...2020-10-0800 minUtah PoliticsRev. Al Sharpton on the vice presidential debate and America at a crossroadsFollowing last week’s bombastic presidential debate, Americans might be hoping for a more sedate event when Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris meet on the debate stage Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.“I think it will be a more substantive debate than what we saw in last week’s debacle,” says Rev. Al Sharpton, host of MSNBC’s “Politics Nation.”“I don’t think it will devolve into fisticuffs,” he added.Sharpton was a guest on the most recent episode of the “Utah Politics” podcast. He told host Bryan Schott that Pence and Ha...2020-10-0600 minUtah PoliticsCOVID makes a (White) House call, debate wrap-up and Republican Voters Against TrumpNews broke late Thursday that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both tested positive for the coronavirus. How might this affect the presidential race going forward?Salt Lake County Councilperson Aimee Winder Newton joins host Bryan Schott to discuss the top political stories from the past week including the presidential and gubernatorial debate, the backlash from Republicans against Utah's state of emergency because of the coronavirus and Sen. Mike Lee testing positive for the virus and a report that Trump trashed Latter-day Saints in private.Schott also talks with Tim Miller, the political...2020-10-0200 minUtah PoliticsDebating the first presidential debate with Jason ChaffetzTuesday night’s off-the-rails first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was widely panned by pundits and observers after the participants talked over each other and moderator Chris Wallace. Former Utah Congressman and current Fox News Channel pundit Jason Chaffetz says he believes the debate turned off a lot of people, especially those few Americans who are undecided at this point in the 2020 election cycle. “I think the debate was sort of a reflection of America,” says Chaffetz. “We’re all talking past each other and telling each other...2020-09-3000 minUtah PoliticsUnderstanding why the GOP went from Reagan to Trump, and how to moderate a presidential debateIn less than four decades the Republican party went from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. How did that happen?Gerald Seib, the executive Washington editor for the Wall Street Journal, says it’s not too surprising at all.“There was always a kind of populist national sentiment working up from the grassroots, especially in the Republican Party. Donald Trump walked through an open door in 2016,” he says. Seib was a guest on the “Utah Politics” podcast. He charts the factors that led to the presidency of Donald Trump in his new book “We Should Have...2020-09-3000 minUtah PoliticsCoronavirus skyrockets, Supreme Court fight and college football returns to UtahUtah’s coronavirus cases are spiking, especially in Utah County. Gov. Gary Herbert moves Provo and Orem back to the “orange” risk level in response while Utah County imposes a mask mandate. Mitt Romney breaks the hearts of Democrats and liberals everywhere when he agreed to move ahead with the process to name a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg who died last week. President Donald Trump alarmed many when he would not commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose in the 2020 election.And, more local colleg...2020-09-2500 minUtah PoliticsHow the Supreme Court fight could change the 2020 election?On Tuesday, Sen. Mitt Romney ended any hope that Democrats had they would be able to stop President Donald Trump from appointing a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg who died last week. S.V. Date, a senior White House correspondent for Huffington Post says he’s not surprised Romney decided to join with other Republicans in pushing to allow President Donald Trump to appoint a replacement for Justice Ginsberg.“Everybody is wondering how Mitt Romney could do this. This is something Republicans have wanted for years. This is the quid pro quo...2020-09-2200 minUtah PoliticsNews Roundup: Coronavirus spike, 4th District race turns nasty, and the latest polling in UtahBryan Schott is joined by political and communications consultant Taylor Morgan to discuss the latest Utah political news. Coronavirus cases in Utah are spiking. Can Gov. Gary Herbert find an effective response to the increase?Attorney General Sean Reyes attends a rally for President Donald Trump in Nevada and is photographed not wearing a mask. Will he pay a political price for that, or standing next to the Pawn Stars guy in the photo?The race between Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Burgess Owens turns nasty as a pair of polls give McAdams...2020-09-1800 minUtah PoliticsA Republican strategist laments his party’s impending ‘death sentence’The nation’s ongoing demographic changes signal a “death sentence” for the Republican Party, according to longtime GOP strategist Stuart Stevens.Mitt Romney’s chief strategist for his 2012 presidential campaign, Stevens worked on four other presidential campaigns. He now says the GOP is looking at a demographic tsunami that threatens to wipe out the party and that the current president is making it worse.“I had to sit down when I read that a majority of those who are 15-years-old and under in America are non-white. What’s that going to do to the Republican Party? That’...2020-09-1500 minUtah PoliticsNews roundup: Negative advertising, Mike Lee for Supreme Court and waiting for the COVID spending auditSpencer Stokes of Stokes Strategies joins host Bryan Schott to discuss and bring perspective to the top Utah political news from the last week. Ads both for and against Republican Burgess Owens start airing in the 4th Congressional District race. We discuss how outside groups are working to define who Owens is in the minds of voters. Sen. Mike Lee remains on President Donald Trump’s list of possible Supreme Court Nominees. Lee also tees off on KSL.com for being too liberal and suggesting the LDS Church should sell the news outlet.&nb...2020-09-1200 min
The Hinckley ReportWoodward Tapes & Election 2020The release of tapes recorded by reporter Bob Woodward revealed President Trump knew more about the dangers of the coronavirus than he led on. Panelists discuss the ramifications, why now these tapes are being released, and how it will affect elections. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Amy Donaldson, reporter with the Deseret News and co-host of Voices of Reason podcast, and Bryan Schott, podcaster and Managing Editor of UtahPolicy.com join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.2020-09-1126 minUtah PoliticsRachel Bitecofer on forecasting the 2020 election and Mitt Romney vs. Donald TrumpElection forecaster Rachel Bitecofer joins Bryan Schott to discuss what she thinks is going to happen in 2020 and how Sen. Mitt Romney's criticism of President Trump shapes political attitudes in Utah. Bitecofer shocked many American political observers when she predicted the “blue wave” in 2018 that ushered Democrats into the majority in the House of Representatives. Her theory was that Democrats were motivated to vote AGAINST Republicans and Donald Trump more than they were motivated by any messaging that came from Democrats. Bitecofer is a Senior Election Fellow at the Niskanen Center and she host...2020-09-0800 minUtah PoliticsNews roundup: Owens vs. McAdams, Cox on the coronavirus and the Bagley controversySalt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Bryan Schott to dissect the latest Utah political headlines.There’s a lot going on in the congressional race between Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Burgess Owens. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy makes a trip to Utah to fundraise for Owens. A multi-million dollar advertising blitz is set to get underway. Does it matter that neither Owens and McAdams live in the district they’re vying to represent? And Owens trashes Mitt Romney over impeachment. Spencer Cox re-emerges as the head of Utah’s coronavirus response and Ut...2020-09-0400 minUtah PoliticsMatthew Lysiak on the Drudge revolutionJanuary 17, 1998 was the day that everything changed for the news business and American politics. That's the day The Drudge Report broke the blockbuster story that President Bill Clinton had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. From that point on, Matt Drudge became one of the most influential voices in American politics.But who is Matt Drudge, and how did he become one of the most powerful, and wealthy, journalists in America? Matthew Lysiak digs into that question and unpacks Drudge’s impact “The Drudge Revolution: The Untold Story of How...2020-09-0100 minUtah PoliticsJohn Dean on Trump and authoritarianismFormer White House counsel John Dean knows what an authoritarian leader looks like. After all, he was a member of the Nixon administration where he played a central role in the Watergate scandal. He says he wrote his new book to help him, and us, understand why President Trump's supporters are not bothered by his authoritarian tendencies.His latest book is called “Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers.” In the book, he and his co-author psychologist Bob Altemeyer, dig into Trump’s fervent base of supporters to understand why they are all-in on the Trump train...2020-08-2700 minUtah PoliticsRick Wilson on how Democrats can beat Trump in NovemberPolitical strategist Rick Wilson has found a new life as part of a group of "never Trump" former Republicans who are working to deny President Donald Trump another term in office. Wilson is one of the founders of The Lincoln Project, the group behind a series of television and internet ads that are targeting Trump and his Republican allies in the Senate ahead of the November election.Wilson is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "Running Against the Devil. A Plot to Save America from Trump - and Democrats from Themselves," which...2020-08-2000 minUtah PoliticsForecasting the 2020 election with Nathan Gonzales of InsideElections.comWe’re less than three months toward election day, and some of the trends that will shape the November vote are coming into focus. To map out what the next three months could look like, we speak with Nathan Gonzales of InsideElections.com.He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about Democrat Joe Biden's lead over Republican Donald Trump, and whether that lead will hold until November. Will the distaste for Trump among many Utah voters loosen the GOP’s grip on the state? Can Democrat Ben McAdams hold off a tough challenge from Republican Burgess Owens? And...2020-08-0600 min
The Hinckley ReportCoronavirus & Election EffectsThe country takes major actions to slow the spread of Coronavirus as restaurants, businesses, and schools shutter their doors. Amid a critical moment in the election season, leaders adapt to ensure citizens can engage in the political process. Jennifer Napier-Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, Natalie Gochnour, director of Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and Bryan Schott, podcaster and managing editor of UtahPolicy.com join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.2020-03-2026 min
The Newsline ReviewMarch 7, 2020 -- A Super Duper Super Tuesday!What is The Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of this week's most important news.
Bernie Sanders wins big in Utah, but will that be enough to get him to the Democratic Presidential nomination? Lorrie Vallow makes her first court appearance in Idaho, and Alex Trebek leaves his fans a heartwarming message after 1 year of pancreatic cancer treatment.
Featuring special guests: Managing Director of UtahPolicy.com Bryan Schott and Newsline reporter Kim Petersen2020-03-0720 min