The Hinckley Report: Recent Episodes
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The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry provides insight and analysis into the most pressing political issues facing the state of Utah.
Primary match-ups are finalized following the state political party conventions. Our panel discusses the raucous moments among some delegates. Plus, the national issues hitting close to home in Utah. Journalists Max Roth and Lindsay Aerts join political insider Kate Bradshaw on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With state political party conventions on the horizon, our panel breaks down what to expect. Which candidates could face primaries, and which could be knocked out of the race completely? Plus, we explore the major issues likely to impact this year's elections. Journalists Saige Miller and Rod Arquette join political insider Leah Murray on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With county convention results finalized, our panel discusses how some of the surpsising results will impact the June primaries. Plus, new campaign disclosures suggest this could be the most expensive election cycle in Utah history. Journalist Ben Winslow joins political insiders Maura Carabello and Becki Wright on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Candidates for Utah's open U.S. Senate seat seem to be courting high-profile endorsements. Our panel discusses what impact this could have on the race. Plus, which candidates are gathering signatures to secure a spot in June's primary? Journalist Daniel Woodruff, political scientist Damon Cann, and Utah Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
As social media has become increasingly prevalent, our panel analyzes its impact on our lives. We discuss the ways state and federal leaders are addressing the negative effects on young people, plus the legal pushback these efforts are facing. Psychiatrist Kristin Francis, State Sen. Todd Weiler, and senior adviser to the governor Aimee Winder Newton join this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Our expert panel examines the state of education in Utah. Is technology changing the classroom for better or worse? And how will the current debate over school funding continue to evolve? Republican Representative Karen Peterson joins education experts Sarah Young and Geoff Landward on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
On the final day of his signing period, Gov. Cox vetoes seven bills. Our panel examines his unique reasonings, and whether the house and senate will override his decisions. Plus, big changes are coming to the makeup of the state legislature. Journalist Katie McKellar joins political insiders Jeff Merchant and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With lingering complaints about Utah's recent GOP caucuses, our panel discusses the Republican Party's response and what it all could mean for future presidential races. Plus, are voters ready to embrace a third party candidate at the top of the ticket? Journalists Doug Wilks and Robert Gehrke join political insider Maura Carabello on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Following big Super Tuesday wins, Joe Biden and Donald Trump seem set for a re-match in the 2024 presidential race. Our panel discusses the results in Utah, and the headache some caucus-goers had to endure. Plus, a full recap of the 2024 legislative session. Journalist Max Roth joins political insiders Greg Skordas and Leah Murray on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
As the legislative session draws to a close, our panel examines the significant bills passed, and how lawmakers prioritized funding in the final budget. Plus, Utahns gear up to cast their votes as Super Tuesday approaches. Journalists Sean Higgins and Ben Winslow join political insider Aimee Winder-Newton on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With one week left in the legislative session, lawmakers are racing to consider a historic number of bills. Our panel discusses what will be prioritized, and what may be left unresolved in the final days on the hill. Plus, election season starts to heat up in Utah. Political insiders Kate Bradshaw and Chris Bleak join journalist Heidi Hatch on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, state lawmakers are racing to pass bills. Our panel discusses how new revenue numbers will impact this year's budget. Plus, how Utahns react as Congress debates tough issues. Journalist Lindsay Aerts joins political insiders Taylor Morgan and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a major stand at the nation's southern border as the legislature's 2024 session reaches its halfway mark. Our panel discusses how national issues could shape the final weeks on the hill. Former Governor Gary Herbert, Democratic Representative Sahara Hayes, and former political reporter Glen Mills join this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
As the third week of the legislative session wraps up, Utah's legislature dives into a tight budget year. Our panel discusses new polling showing how Utahns' opinions on major issues are shifting. Plus, big developments in sports are making news in Utah. Republican State Senator Todd Weiler, politics reporter Saige Miller, and political insider Jeff Merchant join host Jason Perry on this episode.
In the second week of the session, Utah's legislature continues debating tough bills. Our panel discusses how voter opinions about these topics could influence elections this year. Plus, reaction to the New Hampshire presidential primary results. Journalist Robert Gehrke, Democratic State Senator Jen Plumb, Republican State Representative Candice Pierucci join host Jason Perry on this episode.
Utah lawmakers kick off their 45 day session with a bang, as Gov. Cox outlines his priorities in a wide-ranging State of the State Address. Our panel discusses what a busy first week on the hill could mean for the rest of the session. Journalist Daniel Woodruff, political insider Spencer Stokes, and Democratic State Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost join host Jason Perry on this episode.
With the candidate filing period now closed, our panel examines the political match-ups coming in the 2024 elections. Plus, Utah lawmakers are preparing to tackle some controversial topics in the upcoming legislative session. Journalist Lindsay Aerts joins Democratic State Representative Angela Romero and Republican State Senator Mike McKell on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Candidates 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.
From big names in Utah politics stepping back from public service, to shifting power dynamics in our state - 2023 was a big year in Utah politics. Plus, a look at what our panel expects in the coming year. Journalist Max Roth joins political insiders Maura Carabello and Leah Murray on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
New polling and a big announcement suggest what's in store for the 2024 election. Our panel discusses the dynamics at play in one of Utah's most high-profile races. Plus, leaders announce their priorities ahead of the legislative session. Journalists Kim Bojorquez and Dennis Romboy join political insider Chris Bleak this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Amid controversy, Utah's Attorney General announces he will not seek re-election. Our panel discusses the candidates already lining up to fill the state's top law job. Plus, as politicians weigh in on free speech on college campuses, Governor Cox reveals his budget priorities. Journalists Sean Higgins, Emily Anderson-Stern, and Jay Evensen join host Jason Perry this week on The Hinckley Report.
Take a deep dive into the world of campaigns, messaging, and strategy. With the 24-hour news cycle and social media, how do candidates break through the noise? Our panel discusses what tactics have worked in the past, and how those strategies are changing. Political insiders Becki Wright, Dave Buhler, and Frank Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With the 2023 election in the rearview, our panel discusses the big winners and how the results will shape races in 2024. Plus, how last-minute candidates could change the dynamics in some big contests next year. Journalists Holly Richardson and Jeff Parrott join political insider Taylor Morgan on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With election day approaching, our panel discusses the race to elect a new representative for CD2 and the contentious campaign for Salt Lake City mayor. Plus, the Utah House elects new leadership, signaling priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Journalist Robert Gehrke joins political insiders Chris Bleak and Sen. Luz Escamilla on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Political parties yield significant influence in America. Our panel discusses how their power has shifted over time and how the parties influence government at all levels. Plus, with growing political divisions, how can the nation find unity? Political insiders Leah Murray, Jeff Merchant, and Thomas Wright join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
As ballots for the 2023 election hit mailboxes, some 2024 races are already heating up. Our panel discusses Governor Spencer Cox's first inter-party challenger. Plus, a big name in the GOP drops his bid for the White House. Journalists Ben Winslow and Saige Miller join Utah State Representative Brian King on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
As the candidates for Utah's vacant 2nd Congressional District seat meet to debate, our panel discusses the latest dynamics in the race. Plus, after a tumultuous three weeks, the House of Representatives finally elects a new speaker in Washington, D.C. Journalist Holly Richardson joins political insiders Damon Cann and Derek Brown on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utahns react to another contentious race for Speaker of the House as the threat of another government shutdown looms. Plus, our panel discusses the calls from some state leaders to change the way Utah's Attorney General is selected. Journalists Doug Wilks, Lindsay Aerts, and Daniel Woodruff join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
In this special edition of The Hinckley Report, we examine the evolution of power in Utah politics. From changes in demographics to the rising dynamic of celebrity, our panel evaluates how the balance of power has shifted over time. Plus, how much of an impact dows the Beehive State have on the national stage? Political insiders Rich McKeown, Greg Hughes, and Maura Carabello join host Jason Perry.
Days after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, Congress votes to remove the Speaker of the House from office. Our panel discusses the reaction of Utah leaders to Kevin McCarthy's dramatic ouster. Plus, a big announcement shakes up the race for Utah's Senate seat. Political insiders Taylor Morgan and Glen Mills join journalist Marjorie Cortez on this episode of the Hinckley Report.
With Congress again coming to the brink of a government shutdown, our panel discusses how Utah would be impacted and the dynamics at play in Washington, D.C. Plus, Republican Presidential hopefuls try to attract voters in a second debate. Journalists Robert Gehrke, Heidi Hatch, and Max Roth join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With several high-profile people jockeying to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney, our panel discusses how this race is impacting politics on both the local and national level. Journalist Dennis Romboy joins political insiders Chris Bleak and Kate Bradshaw on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announces he will not seek re-election in 2024. Our panel discusses who may jump into the race, and what this means for Utah's standing on the national stage. Plus, an impeachment inquiry into Pres. Biden is moving forward in Congress. Journalists Ben Winslow and Saige Miller join political insider Frank Pignanelli on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With a razor-thin margin separating the candidates, all eyes are on the GOP primary in Utah's special election for the 2nd congressional district. Our panel discusses the potential impact on national politics as Congress deals with the possibility of a government shutdown. Journalists Daniel Woodruff, Lindsey Aerts, and Boyd Matheson join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Delegates for the Utah Republican Party meet at their annual convention to establish their priorities. Our panel discusses how this could shape politics in the Beehive State over the next year. Plus, the hot issues politicos will be watching over the summer. Journalists Ben Winslow and Glen Mills join political insider Kate Bradshaw for the season finale of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
A lawsuit over false claims about the 2020 election is now settled. Our panel discusses how it's prompting conversations about election security, and how Utahns feel about the issue. Plus, both major political parties prepare for state conventions. Political insider Greg Skordas joins journalists Lindsay Aerts and Sam Metz on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
At the state and federal level, lawmakers are shining a light on social media companies. Our panel discusses the impact on kids and how parents are getting involved. Plus, new polling shows how Utahns feel about issues that will impact the 2024 election. Political insiders Thomas Wright, Leah Murray, and Taylor Morgan join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Donald Trump becomes the first former president to be indicted on criminal charges. Our panel discusses the reactions here at home to the historic court proceedings. Plus, new polling suggests which elected leaders wield the most power in the Beehive State. Journalists Holly Richardson, Sean Higgins join political insider Chris Bleak on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
A new report highlights the influence of the Chinese government here in Utah. Our panel discusses why the connections are drawing concern from the U.S. Justice Department. Plus, Gov. Cox touts Utah’s new social media legislation on the national stage. Journalists Doug Wilks and Daniel Woodruff join political insider Maura Carabello on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah’s legislature made some substantial changes to the state’s election laws. Our panel examines how this will impact future elections. Plus, we discuss the rumors already swirling about the 2024 campaign season. Journalists Saige Miller and Rod Arquette join political insider Scott Howell on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
The country’s largest bank collapse since 2008 sent shockwaves through the tech sector, including here in Utah. Our panel discusses the impact on business here at home, and how state leaders are responding. Plus, the former top election official in Juab County faces an investigation. Journalists Max Roth, Heidi Hatch, and Robert Gehrke join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With the 2023 legislative session behind us, our panel evaluates the record number of new bills passed by lawmakers. Which legislation made it across the finish line, and which issues are facing continued opposition? Journalists Ben Winslow and Holly Richardson join political insider Chris Bleak on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
As a record-breaking legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers race to pass bills in the final hours. Our panel examines which major priorities received funding, and what was left on the chopping block. Sen. Dan McCay, journalist Lindsay Aerts, and political insider Frank Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Lawmakers continue arguing the case for tax reform as the details of their plan come into focus. Our panel evaluates how newly released revenue numbers are impacting the discussion. Plus, Utah leaders wade into a polarizing national debate and make calls for civility. Journalist Daniel Woodruff joins Senators Mike McKell and Jennifer Plumb on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
The Utah legislature is considering eliminating the sales tax on food. Our panel discusses how the proposal will be tied to a constitutional change to education funding. Plus, abortion legislation takes center stage in the State Capitol once again. Utah lawmakers Sen. Todd Weiler and Rep. Rosemary Lesser join journalist Dennis Romboy on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah Senator Mitt Romney receives national attention for his comments following President Biden’s State of the Union address. Plus, the legislative session reaches the halfway point here at home. Our panel discusses the issues lawmakers still need to tackle. Political insiders Kate Bradshaw, Jeff Merchant, and Derek Brown join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Water is the focus on Utah’s Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers consider how to preserve the state’s most vital resource. Our panel discusses the proposals, plus how the public is reacting to Gov. Cox signing several controversial bills. Journalists Lindsay Aerts and Glen Mills join political insider Maura Carabello on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
The debate over teacher pay and education funding heats up as Utah lawmakers take decisive action on controversial topics. Our panel discusses how bills passed in the 2023 legislative session may have big impacts on Utah children. Journalist Sean Higgins joins Democratic Representative Brian King and Republican Representative Candice Pierucci on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah lawmakers begin their 45 day session as Gov. Cox outlines his priorities during the annual State of the State Address. Our panel discusses the debate over how to spend a historic budget surplus, plus the positions elected officials are already taking on other tough topics. Journalists Ben Winslow and Saige Miller join political insider Michelle Quist on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utah lawmakers are gearing up for the 2023 legislative session. With a record budget surplus, our panel discusses which tax cuts Utahns can bank on. Plus, which controversial issues are likely to be discussed on Utah’s Capitol Hill. Journalists Doug Wilks and Holly Richardson join political insider Chris Bleak on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Following years of decline, the Great Salt Lake is now at historically low levels. If the situation doesn't change, experts warn the shrinking lake poses a real threat to our way of life. Our panel examines how efforts to improve conditions are working, and what still needs to be done. Joel Ferry, Kim Shelley, and Brian Steed join host Jason Perry on this special episode of The Hinckley Report.
From efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, to Utah’s historic midterm election, to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade – 2022 has been a banner year for politics. Our panel examines how the big stories of this year will impact the narrative in 2023. Journalists Glen Mills, Lindsay Aerts, and Max Roth join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
State leaders reveal their budget priorities ahead of the next legislative session. Plus, Gov. Cox bans state agencies from using a popular social media app. Journalist Amy Donaldson joins political insiders Thomas Wright and Frank Pignanelli on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Major election news could have a big impact on Utah and the 2024 election. Plus, recent polling reveals which sources Utahns trust for their political news. Journalists Dennis Romboy and Heidi Hatch join political insider Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With election results now finalized, the focus shifts to Utah's redistricted maps. Our panel evaluates how those boundaries influenced races, and how a court case could have an impact. Plus, a prominent leader joins the conversation about presidential politics. Journalists Doug Wilks and Robert Gehrke join political insider Kate Bradshaw on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With ideological divisions running seemingly deep in our country, how can we restore dignity in politics? Our panel discusses how a pilot program in Utah hopes to reshape political speech across America. Tim Shriver, Maura Carabello, and Boyd Matheson join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
The 2022 elections aren’t even wrapped up, and 2024 is already taking center stage. We evaluate how Utahns are reacting to a big announcement. Plus, what voter turnout in this year’s midterm tells us about the future. Journalist Saige Miller joins political insiders Scott Howell and Derek Brown on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Incumbents in Utah’s federal races all declare victories as they strategize for the new balance of power in Washington, D.C. Plus, how voter turnout impacted some tight local races. Journalists Ben Winslow, Lindsay Aerts, and Glen Mills join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Early polling numbers indicate how high election turnout will be as candidates make their final push to sway voters. Plus, experts weigh in on the top issues driving people to the polls. Journalists Kim Bojórquez and Daniel Woodruff join political science professor Chris Karpowitz on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With less than two weeks until the election, the race for Utah’s U.S. Senate seat remains tight. Our panel evaluates how the outcome could affect the balance of power in Washington. Plus, the impact of down ballot races here at home. Journalists Saige Miller, Holly Richardson, and Max Roth join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
As voters begin to receive their ballots, our panel looks back on a contentious debate between the frontrunners in the U.S. Senate race. Plus, we evaluate new polling asking how much faith Utahns place in the upcoming election. Journalist Lindsay Aerts joins political insiders Jeff Merchant and Chris Bleak on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With new polling revealing razor-thin margins, the race for Utah’s senate seat is getting more national attention. Plus, as Utahns prepare to cast their ballots, candidates square off in substantive debates. Journalists Amy Donaldson, Kerry Bringhurst, and Robert Gehrke join this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Negative 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.
With the November election just weeks away, new polling reveals the biggest issues motivating Utah voters. Plus, how new endorsements in the U.S. Senate race could influence the outcome. Political insiders Kate Bradshaw and Frank Pignanelli join journalist Brian Carlson on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
New poll numbers and new campaign finance filings suggest how candidates are faring ahead of the November midterm. Plus, Utah has a billion-dollar surplus. Our panel discusses how politics and a possible economic downturn will influence state investments. Journalist Dennis Romboy joins political insiders Michelle Quist and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
With inflation dominating the national headlines, Utah’s governor is joining a coalition of leaders against Pres. Biden’s student loan forgiveness. Plus, with the midterm elections looming, other long-simmering topics reach a boiling point. Journalists Ben Winslow, Heidi Hatch, and Jay Evensen join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
After a historic summer, the Hinckley Report returns with analysis of the 2022 primary elections. Plus, our panel evaluates how major decisions in Washington, D.C. are impacting people here in Utah. Political insider Maura Carabello joins journalists Doug Wilks and Glen Mills on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
Utahns react to a major leak from the U.S. Supreme Court as candidates gear up for a summer of fierce campaigning ahead of a high-stakes primary election. Plus, our panel reflects on the highs and lows in an unprecedented year in Utah politics. Journalist Robert Gehrke joins political insiders Kate Bradshaw and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
After two raucous political conventions, candidates look forward to the primaries. Our panel discusses the impact of Democrats not backing their own candidate in the senate race. Plus, Utahns mourn the death of Sen. Orrin Hatch and remember his lasting legacy. Journalist Dennis Romboy joins political insiders Michelle Quist and Frank Pignanelli on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
As the state conventions approach, tensions are rising within both major political parties over divisive issues. Our panel discusses how these dynamics could spill over to the midterms. Plus, reaction to newly revealed text messages sent by Sen. Mike Lee following the 2020 election. Lindsay Whitehurst, Jeff Merchant, and Francis Gibson join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Divisions within the Utah Republican Party are making national headlines. Our panel examines why far-right members of the GOP are going after Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, with the state conventions looming, what wedge issues will drive the 2022 election? Journalists Sonja Hutson and Doug Wilks join political insider Chris Bleak as guests on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.
At both the state and federal level, the makeup of the Supreme Court is changing. Our panel discusses Gov. Cox’s choice to fill a Utah Supreme Court vacancy. Plus, the significance of Senators Lee and Romney splitting their votes on Pres. Biden’s nominee. Journalists Lisa Riley Roche, Glen Mills, and Ben Winslow join host Jason Perry for the 200th episiode of The Hinckley Report.
There are more than six months until the 2022 election, but some of the big races may already be taking shape. Our panel discusses new polling numbers and the surprising outcome at the Davis County Republican Convention. Plus, with the dust settling on the legislature’s veto override, what could come next. Derek Brown, partner with Lincoln Hill; Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2 News; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Three weeks after ending the general session, the Utah Legislature is back on Capitol Hill to consider overturning Governor Cox’s veto of a controversial bill. Our panel evaluates the political dynamics at play. Plus, Utah’s senators weigh in on the confirmation hearings for President Biden’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Boyd Matheson, host of ‘Inside Sources’ on KSL Newsradio; Amy Donaldson, host of Voices of Reason Podcast; and Rod Arquette with KNRS join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With Utah facing another year of historic drought, the stakes are high as water becomes increasingly scarce. Our panel discusses the current trends and how we can save the state’s lakes while making room for growth. Brian Steed, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources; Natalie Gochnour, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; and Republican State Representative Tim Hawkes join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With the dust settling on a turbulent legislative session, Governor Cox is already vowing to veto some controversial bills. Could there be more? Plus, our panel evaluates how the 2022 election cycle is taking shape. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press; Chris Bleak, partner at RRJ Consulting; and Michelle Quist, columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
After an intense 45 days on Utah’s Capitol Hill, our panel discusses the winners and losers in this year’s legislative session. Plus, Utahns unite to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as President Biden delivers his first State of the Union address. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News; Emily Means, politics reporter with KUER; and Glen Mills, reporter and anchor with ABC 4 News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With just about a week left in the session, Utah lawmakers are busy. From saving the Great Salt Lake, to restricting legislative lobbyists, and debating a constitutional amendment that would change how education is funded — our panel will dig into the significant bills still taking shape. Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party; Suzanne Harrison, Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives; and Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
State lawmakers are changing the future of education funding in Utah through several sweeping laws. Our panel discusses controversial bills that are running out of steam this legislative session, and the ones sprinting to the finish line. Dennis Romboy, editor and reporter for the Deseret News; Kate Bradshaw, member of the Bountiful City Council; and Max Roth, anchor and reporter for Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
Utah state lawmakers shift into high gear as they reach the halfway point in the 45-day session and pass consequential legislation including tax cuts. Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News; Chris Bleak, partner at RRJ Consulting; and Sophia DiCaro, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
As Utah lawmakers near the mid-point of the 2022 Legislative Session, our panel evaluates the consequential bills passed so far. Plus, new polling reveals what Utahns are thinking about big issues. Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune; Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
With more than a billion extra dollars in the state’s coffers, Utah lawmakers are debating what to do with the money. Our panel analyzes how the legislature may invest in big projects and cut taxes. Plus, how Utahns are reacting to new COVID-19 policies. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press; Republican State Senator Daniel McCay; and Rep. Brian King, minority leader in the Utah House of Representatives join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
The 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.
A record setting surge of COVID-19 cases is straining hospitals, schools and local governments. Our panel discusses the resulting conflict over mask mandates and staffing and testing shortages. Plus, reaction to controversial new bills just days ahead of the next legislative session. Republican State Senator Todd Weiler; Democratic State Representative Angela Romero; and Josh Brown, lobbyist with Rio Tinto join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
As the nation reflects on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, candidates gather signatures and gear up for a heated election season, and citizens react to controversial bills proposed for Utah’s 2022 legislative session. Chris Bleak, Partner at RRJ Consulting, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2News, and Boyd Matheson, host of KSL Inside Sources, join host Morgan Lyon Cotti on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
From the rise of two new troubling COVID-19 variants, to an attack on our nation’s Capitol, 2021 has proven to be a tumultuous year in politics. Our panel reviews the year’s most notable events and discusses the impacts heading into the new year. Kate Bradshaw, member of the Bountiful City Council; Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press; and Matt Canham, senior reporter with The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
It’s been one year since the first Americans received a COVID-19 vaccine. Now Utah parents weigh in on vaccinating their kids. Plus, new legislative leaders work to finalize their 2022 priorities. And, a new poll reveals how Utahns view key issues that will impact our future. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News; Sonja Hutson, reporter with KUER; and Rod Arquette, host of The Rod Arquette Show on KNRS join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
How do Utahns feel about their elected leaders? Our panel digs into the results of a new poll. Plus, Governor Cox wants to spend big money on education and helping prop up Utah’s shrinking water supply. What he’s proposing, and how legislative leaders may see things differently. Damon Cann, political science professor at Utah State University; Rosie Nguyen, broadcast journalist and Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utah Senator Mike Lee finds himself in the national spotlight after a last-minute vote in Washington averts a federal government shutdown. Plus, the debate over abortion rights heats up in the Supreme Court. And, political strategists weigh in on the implications of Utah’s newly approved political boundaries. Jasen Lee, co-host of the Voices of Reason podcast; Michelle Quist, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune; and Thomas Wright, former Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
With partisan rancor at historic levels, our panel discusses the need to engage in civil discourse. How has social media added to this contentious political climate, and how can we have robust political debates with open minds? RonNell Andersen Jones, professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah; Boyd Matheson, host of “Inside Sources” on KSL NewsRadio; and Gary Herbert, former governor of Utah join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Governor Spencer Cox signs several bills into law following a contentious special legislative session. Plus, how much of the $1T in federal infrastructure spending will make its way to Utah? Max Roth, anchor with Fox 13 News; Jason Nguyen, reporter with ABC4 News; and Kate Bradshaw, Bountiful City Councilwoman join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Following a raucous committee hearing, Utah lawmakers finalize political boundaries for the next decade. Plus, with more children able to get vaccinated, local leaders push back on federal mandates. Dr. Chris Karpowitz, Co-Director of BYU’s Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy; Rebecca Chavez-Houck, former Democratic Member of the Utah House of Representatives; and Spencer Stokes, President of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Voters in even more Utah cities used ranked choice ballots for the first time. Utah leaders react to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Plus, lawmakers got their first look at maps from the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission as they plan for a special session. Katie McKellar, reporter with the Deseret News; Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party; and Scott Howell, former Utah State Senator join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Drama surrounds new maps released by Utah’s Independent Redistricting Commission as the FDA prepares to authorize COVID vaccines for young children, and polling shows how Utahns think officials are handling the pandemic. Meanwhile, shake ups in Utah’s legislative leadership could have a major impact on the next legislative session. Glen Mills, ABC4 News anchor; Emily Means, reporter for KUER; and Dennis Romboy, editor and reporter for the Deseret News, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
As state legislators hold interim meetings to set their agenda for the general session, candidates line up for Utah’s contentious 2022 U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, recent polling data highlights Utahns’ opinions on pressing issues. Doug Wilks, Executive Editor of the Deseret News, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2News, and Frank Pignanelli, partner at Foxley & Pignanelli government relations firm, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utahns react to major headlines that could have a big impact on the state while public lands take center stage as the controversy over national monuments returns. Plus, the Facebook whistleblower ignites new questions over tech industry regulations as candidates line up for the 2022 midterm races. Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show on KNRS, Robert Gehrke, news columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune, and Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer with KSL Podcasts, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
As the official Census data is finally released, Utah leaders take on the difficult task of drawing new political boundaries. The Legislative Redistricting Committee holds public hearings on how to divide Utah’s growing population, while the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission makes plans to advise the legislature. State Senator Scott Sandall, Commissioner Karen Hale of the UIRC, and Natalie Gochnour, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
As Utah leaders push against a federal mandate, some local businesses are celebrating vaccine milestones. Meanwhile, Congress is once again careening toward a government shutdown with the debt ceiling deadline looming. Plus, our panel reacts to the debate over the future of Utah’s natural resources. Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group; Chris Bleak, lobbyist with RRJ Consulting; and Dennis Romboy, editor and reporter with the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utah lawmakers and business owners are debating how to respond to President Biden’s controversial vaccine order. Meanwhile, people across the state are starting to draw their own redistricting maps. Plus, new reporting evaluates efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, and Matt Canham, senior reporter with The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
With COVID-19 case counts surging and ICUs at capacity, debate over health policy continues. Legislative leaders are laying the groundwork to tackle controversial issues in the next legislative session. Plus, Utah prepares to draw new political boundaries as campaigns gear up for a tough midterm election. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Bountiful City Councilwoman, and Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
A resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Utah and across the country reignites the debate over mask and vaccine mandates. Utah welcomes its first refugees from Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal. Plus, state leaders seek to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought and wildfires. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC 4 News, Michelle Quist, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utah’s Republicans elect a new generation of leaders during a tumultuous state convention. First Lady Jill Biden visits our state to recognize teachers and promote vaccination efforts. Plus, as Utah reaches certain COVID-19 benchmarks, many statewide restrictions are lifted. Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News, and Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
State leaders are debating the best ways to spend the billions of stimulus dollars coming to Utah. New census data reveals major changes in America’s population that could lead to a shakeup in Congress. Plus, Utah’s leaders react to President Biden’s first joint address to Congress.
Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group, Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 News, and Boyd Matheson, host of 'Inside Sources' on KSL NewsRadio join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utah’s leaders react to the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin murder trial as calls for social justice and police reform continue. Plus, new analysis indicates Utah’s congressional districts are looking a little less red. And federal leaders take controversial positions on tough issues that could have a big impact here in Utah.
Matt Canham, senior reporter with the Salt Lake Tribune, Jasen Lee, reporter with the Deseret News and co-host of the Voices of Reason podcast, and Michelle Quist, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Approval ratings are in following Governor Cox’s first 100 days in office. Plus, Utah’s historic redistricting commission meets for the first time as they prepare to draw new political boundaries. And as the conversation over vaccines evolves, Utahns weigh in on how and when to fully return to normal.
Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News, and Marty Carpenter, president of 24NINE join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Potential challengers to Senator Mike Lee are emerging as next year’s U.S. senate race starts to take shape. Utah leaders are reacting to high-profile companies taking a stand on new state election laws.
Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn of a mental health crisis that could take the shape of a second pandemic wave. How are lawmakers responding? Plus, our experts examine the strength of existing resources and what still needs to be done.
Dr. Mark Rapaport, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, David Huntsman, representing the Huntsman Foundation, and Rep. Steve Eliason, member of the Utah House of Representatives join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.
Gov. Spencer Cox issues his first veto and signs dozens of bills that will impact both urban and rural Utah. As the end of the statewide mask mandate approaches, citizens and leaders push back. Maura Carabello, President of the Exoro Group, Brian King, Minority Leader in the Utah House of Representatives, and Thomas Wright, former Utah GOP Chairman join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.
Governor Spencer Cox officially signs hundreds of bills into law as experts watch for possible vetoes. A major shake-up with Utah Republicans could impact future elections. Plus, as the country begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders continue working toward a new normal. Dr. Damon Cann, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Mayor of North Logan, Heidi Hatch, anchor and reporter with KUTV, and Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer of Podcasts at KSL join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.
With a unique legislative session finally over, the bills are on Governor Spencer Cox’s desk. Experts speculate how many he will sign and whether we will see any vetoes. Plus, the new federal stimulus package and how it will impact our state. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.
As the legislature counts down the final hours of the session, lawmakers race against the clock to pass priority bills. Elected officials wrestle with how much power the governor should wield during an emergency. Details emerge on how the legislature plans to spend a historic budget surplus. Max Roth, anchor with Fox 13 News, Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, and Robert Gerhke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
In the final push towards the end of the legislative session, lawmakers consider a major tax cut and negotiate their top priorities. Policy makers plan for the future as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up and cases continue to decline. Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of The Hinckley Institute of Politics, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Michelle Quist, columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.
State lawmakers consider major policy changes as the end of the legislative session looms. Utahns and political parties react to our senators casting opposing votes in the divisive acquittal of former President Trump. Utah looks to the future as it recovers from the economic crisis. Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, Taylor Stevens, state government reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune, and Dennis Romboy, political reporter for the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Halfway through the legislative session, lawmakers tackle controversial issues. The US Utah congressmen play an important role in impeachment proceedings. Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News and co-host of Voices of Reason podcast, Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group, and Matt Canham, managing editor of The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The redistricting process kicks off as state leaders appoint representatives to draw new political boundaries. With unexpected budget surpluses, the legislature considers numerous funding requests. In Washington, Utah’s leaders propose a scaled-down Covid relief package while they prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland and Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, Katie McKellar, political reporter for Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The second impeachment trial of former President Trump begins as Utah’s senators play diverging yet pivotal roles. The legislative session continues as the capitol opens to the public and lawmakers tackle major issues and controversies. State and national leaders discuss how to bridge the partisan politics that have divided our country. Robert Gerhke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune, Rosie Nguyen, reporter with ABC4, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The nation witnesses an historic inauguration. Panelists discuss how the new administration will affect Utahns. Governor Cox delivers his State of the State address. Utah’s legislature begins the session remotely amid a pandemic and worries of civil unrest. Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, Scott Howell, former Utah Senate Minority Leader, and Chris Bleak, lobbyist with RRJ Consulting join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utahns react to last week’s riot at the US Capitol, as Congress moves towards an historic second impeachment of President Trump. State leaders implement new strategies to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. Lawmakers respond to the Governor’s budget and prepare for a unique Legislative session. Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah’s congressional delegation is divided during a contentious week confirming the 2020 presidential election results. Governor Spencer Cox inaugurated at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in southern Utah. State legislators gear up for the upcoming session as new bills are released and major policy issues take shape. Chris Karpowitz, professor of political science at Brigham Young University, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Holly Richardson, editor of UtahPolicy.com join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utahns cheer as frontline workers receive the first round of Covid-19 vaccinations. Officials across the country meet to cast the Electoral College ballots as the Biden Harris team prepares to take office. Panelists discuss the major stories from a tumultuous year. Damon Cann, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Mayor of North Logan City, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Michelle Quist, political commentator join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
As the state continues to grapple with the Covid-19 crisis, schools seek to balance safety and academic success. Congress debates another relief package while Utah’s small businesses struggle to stay afloat. The election may be over, but infighting continues as political leaders on both sides of the aisle caution against divisiveness and polarization. Amy Donaldson, reporter with the Deseret News, Representative Brian King, Minority Leader in Utah’s House of Representatives, and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Lawmakers and healthcare professionals weigh in on who should receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines. State legislators prepare to tackle tough issues and a tight budget while the governor-elect reveals his top priorities. Utah’s leaders in Washington work to pass an economic relief bill before the end of the year. Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, Robert Gehrke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune, and Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Panelists look back on some of the major stories of the 2020 election to unpack the impact of disinformation on voters. Many polls miss the mark during election season but their role during election night remains influential. Social media informs many voters, but seems to cause further polarization. Is there any room for civility in American politics? RonNell Anderson Jones,Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project and the Lee E. Teitelbaum Endowed Chair and Professor of Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
While COVID cases continue to rise, leaders across the state call for increased restrictions as hospitals reach capacity. Utah’s final election results are officially certified determining winners in many close races. New leaders reveal their plans to tackle tough issues as they prepare to take office. Ladd Egan, political reporter with KSL, Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland and Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, and Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The Governor enacts a new state of emergency, including a mask mandate with enforceable penalties. As ballot tallies are finalized, Utahns gain a clearer picture of who won big and what surprises occurred on Election Day. Newly elected leaders start signaling their priorities as they prepare to take office. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Amy Donaldson, reporter with the Deseret News, and Matt Canham, managing editor of The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Voters across the country turn out in record numbers. After an intense election year, some races remain too close to call while other candidates won decisively. Utahns determine the future of their communities on a number of important issues. Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group, Derek Brown, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, and Jeff Merchant, Chair of the Utah Democratic Party join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Candidates sprint to the finish line as voters turn out early in record numbers. Money continues to pour into Utah’s Fourth Congressional District as polls predict a tight race. Panelists discuss the major issues on the ballot that will have long-lasting impacts on our state. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The race for Utah’s fourth congressional tightens as negative campaigning intensifies. Historic voter participation is expected as ballots are returned in record numbers. Utahns respond to the final presidential debate of the 2020 election. Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News, Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Ballots start arriving in mailboxes across Utah as voters decide an historic election while local candidates face off in fiery debates. Leaders make strategic changes as the state continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis. Quin Monson, associate professor of political science at Brigham Young University and partner at Y2 Analytics, Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, and Michelle Quist, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley report.
Vice Presidential candidates take the stage at Kingsbury Hall on Wednesday. Panelists breakdown the debate, and identify big takeaways for Utah voters. Local elections continue to stir the pot among voters across the state. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Robert Gerhke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this week's episode of The Hinckley Report.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are diagnosed with COVID-19. Panelists discuss how the fallout from the diagnosis will impact the upcoming Vice Presidential and local debates. Utahns react as major bombshells are revealed just weeks before the election as leaders across the state continue to adapt to the spread of COVID-19. McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic, Rosie Nguyen, anchor with ABC4, and Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on the Hinckley Report, this Friday at 7:30pm.
State and local leaders come under fire as Utah grapples with another surge in Covid-19 cases. Utahns react to the death and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Supreme Court becomes a focal point of the upcoming presidential election as the Senate prepares for a charged confirmation battle. Tanya Vea, vice president and general manager of KSL-TV and KSL Newsradio, Representative Brian King, Minority Leader in Utah’s House of Representatives, and Chris Bleak, lobbyist with RRJ Consulting join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
As the election season heats up, local controversies make national headlines. New polling shows what Utahns think about major issues from the classroom, to masks, to the next president.
Matt Canham, managing editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, former Utah House Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck, and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show join host Jason Perry for the Hinckley Report, this Friday at 7:30pm.
The 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.
Utah’s delegation travels to the Republican National Convention as the party makes its case for the 2020 election. Things are heating up in the race for Utah’s fourth congressional district as the campaigns gain national attention. Local governments clash over mask mandates and when to lift COVID-19 restrictions. The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, Univision 32’s Lester Rojas, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report, Friday at 7:30pm.
The Utah Legislature calls another special session to address the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, including extending the state’s emergency order. As Utahns prepare to vote in an historic election, leaders discuss modernizing the electoral process. The nation tunes in to the Democratic National Convention as the party makes its case for 2020. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV, and Dennis Romboy, political reporter for the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Following an intense primary season, voters chose the final candidates for critical roles in Utah’s state and national elections. Utah’s legislature continues to tackle tough issues as the state grapples with the impacts of COVID-19. And the final slate is set as Utah prepares to host the Vice Presidential debate in October in what is sure to be a historic election.
Utah puts plans in place to slowly reopen as the state moves forward with contracts to test and track infections. Governor’s race will have a vote-by-mail primary. Panelists look back on the year reflecting on tax reform, elections, and COVID-19. Lisa Riley Roche, reporter with the Deseret News, Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, and Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune join Host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Convention results give insight into possible outcomes at primaries. Remote voting results in huge turnout. With five major primaries, voters have many candidates to choose from. Will this result in a split vote? $800,000 malaria drug purchase by the state is being investigated by the Governor’s office.
Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, Natalie Gochnour, director of Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and Bob Bernick, contributing editor at Utah Policy join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Panelists discuss when and how legislation from the special session will impact Utahns. COVID-19 continues to impact upcoming election events including the upcoming GOP convention. A soft reopening of parts of the state will go into effect May 1st. Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show, Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
The Utah legislature uses its newly appointed power to call a special session on issues regarding Covid-19. The session will be entirely online. The 2020 governor’s race sees Cox, Wright, and Huntsman qualify via signature gathering; Hughes, Winder Newton, and Burningham must qualify via convention. Trump leads Biden in Utah by a small margin. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland & Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, and Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The legislature may convene for a special session to discuss the economy, upcoming elections, and healthcare challenges. Panelists breakdown the stimulus package, and how our leaders in Washington, D.C. are impacting the government’s response. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Washington Bureau Chief Thomas Burr, KUTV’s Heidi Hatch, and Deseret News’ Dennis Romboy join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Covid-19 continues to affect Utahns, leaving many wondering what is to come. Panelists discuss how this will impact upcoming elections from debates to signature gathering. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor at Deseret News, and Matt Canham, senior managing editor at The Salt Lake Tribune, join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
The 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.
Legislators passed the state’s largest budget in history. Leaders prepare for an uncertain economic future. COVID-19 impacts the 2020 election with caucuses potentially postponed. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News, Lisa Riley Roche, reporter with the Deseret News, and Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
A record number of Utah voters turnout on Super Tuesday and make their mark on the direction of the presidential election. The Legislative session enters its final days as lawmakers hustle to pass bills. As the country reacts to the Coronavirus, state leaders lay out their plan to handle the potential health crisis. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland & Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, and Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Budget allocation and gerrymandering take center stage in this week’s legislative session as lawmakers grapple with a historic surplus for education. Voters turn in their ballots as the state prepares for its first Super Tuesday. Bob Bernick, contributing editor at Utah Policy, Amy Donaldson, reporter with Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry.
Presidential candidates make the rounds in Utah ahead of Super Tuesday. Lawmakers debate tough topics that could have wide-ranging effects. Advocates jockey for funding as leaders work to finalize the state’s budget. Former State Senator Scott Howell, Robert Gerhke, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune, and Michelle Quist, political commentator, join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Senator Romney grapples with the fallout of his impeachment vote while Chris Stewart is considered for the next director of national intelligence. Week three of Utah’s legislative session comes to an end with major issues still undecided. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, and Utah State Representative Suzanne Harrison join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Romney votes against party lines to convict President Trump on 1st Article of Impeachment. Utah legislature dives into the second week of the session bringing priorities into focus. Doug Wright, KSL Radio and Television, and Host of Sunday Edition, Associated Press reporter Lindsay Whitehurst, and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah’s leaders garner national attention as they weigh in on impeachment proceedings. The 2020 Legislative session begins with an undoing of the controversial tax reform law. New polling shows what Utahns think about state and national leaders. Governor Herbert delivers his final state of the state.
Guests include Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, Representative Brian King, House Minority Leader, and former State House Representative Sophia DiCaro join host Jason Perry on this week's Hinckley Report.
Gov. Herbert and legislature leadership announce they will repeal the tax reform bill. With the session days away, legislators gear up to consider bills regarding everything from religious freedom to state growth. Nicole Nixon, political reporter with KUER, Des Barker, president of Des Barker Associates, Inc., and Dan McCay, Utah State Senator join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
How will Rob Bishop's entry as Thomas Wright's running mate shape the governor's race? Panelists discuss hot button issues in the upcoming legislative session from education to freedom of religion to gerrymandering.
Salt Lake Tribune's Ben Wood, ABC4's Emily Clark and lobbyist with RRJ Consulting Chris Bleak join host Jason Perry for this week's Hinckley Report.
Sen. Lee responds to Trump administration’s Iran briefing. Greg Hughes announces his run for governor. Harmon’s Grocery supports signature gathering for tax referendum. Salt Lake Mayor Mendenhall sworn in. Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, Paul Nelson, reporter with KSL News Radio, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
UtahPolicy.com poll shows over 60% of Utahns oppose the new tax reform bill. Panelists preview the 2020 legislative session with education, firearms, and alcohol on the docket.
Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press reporter, and Matt Canham, senior managing editor of the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
This last year has been a big one for Utah politics: The tax reform, inland port, and conversion therapy. And as 2019 comes to a close, panelists look back at the biggest stories of the decade: the 2012 presidential election, Utah social issues, and impeachment. Join host Jason Perry for this retrospective Hinckley Report.
Jennifer Napier Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, Max Roth, anchor and political reporter with Fox 13 News, and Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC 4 Utah join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Ben McAdams voted to impeach President Trump; what about other Utah delegates? Panelists discuss what’s next in the impeachment process. And Cox leads Huntsman in the race for governor. Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette show on KNRS, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV News, and Lisa Riley Roche, political reporter with the Deseret News, join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Gov. Herbert asks lawmakers to double the proposed tax cut from $80 to $160 million. Democrats argue that extra money should be used to bump up Utah’s per-pupil spending. Congress has officially proposed articles of impeachment, and Utahns are weighing in.
FOX 13’s Ben Winslow, KSL’s Amy Donaldson, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Michelle Quist join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Some Utah voters are concerned about the tax reform bill’s effect on low-income families, businesses, and services. Democrats argue the answer isn’t pushing the reform bill through a special session.
Bryan Schott, managing editor at UtahPolicy.com, House Minority Leader Brian King, and Bountiful City Councilwoman Kate Bradshaw join Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Many question if the tax reform bill will help or hurt lower-income families, whether education funding will remain the same, and what taxes will increase. Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Brad Wilson, and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Natalie Gochnour break down the bill with host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Impeachment proceedings continue. The panel discusses key issues highlighted in testimonies, and what we can make of them. Utah Republicans gather in support of President Trump’s re-election. And new polling reveals where Utah voters currently stand on issues ranging from government power to equality.
Nicole Nixon, reporter at KUER 90.1, Glen Mills, anchor at ABC 4 Utah, and Bob Bernick, contributing editor at UtahPolicy.com join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah’s 2020 Governor’s race is at the forefront in Utah as the field of contenders grows and campaigns start ramping up. Public impeachment hearings begin with Utah’s Congressional leaders weighing in. Dreamers wait in anticipation as the Supreme Court considers the legal status of the DACA Program.
Results of Salt Lake City’s Mayoral Election declare Erin Mendenhall as Salt Lake City’s new mayor. In national news, impeachment proceedings will go public next week starting November 13th. What could Utah's proposed tax reform could look like for education and a food tax?
The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, Univision 32’s Lester Rojas, and Associated Press reporter Lindsay Whitehurst join Host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
The race to become Salt Lake City’s next mayor is down to the final days. After weeks of investigation and controversy, Congress takes a vote on the impeachment inquiry. Citizens react as more details emerge about plans for tax reform in Utah.
KUTV's Heidi Hatch, Fox 13's Max Roth, and Doug Wilks from Deseret News join host Jason Perry for this week's episode of The Hinckley Report.
New developments shake up the race for the Governor’s office. Legislators scramble to work through state tax reform for 2020. New polling shows how Utahns feel about their elected officials and major issues. And Mayoral candidates sprint towards the finish.
Former State Senator Scott Howell, Salt Lake Tribune's Ben Wood, ABC4's Emily Clark join host Jason Perry for this week's Hinckley Report.
The historic race for Salt Lake City’s next mayor is between Senator Luz Escamilla and Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall. We sit down with each candidate to discuss their policies and vision for the capital city’s future.
The impeachment inquiry intensifies as Utah’s congressional leaders enter the fray and gain national attention. Major endorsements shake up Salt Lake City’s mayoral race. Ambassador Jon Huntsman returns and eyes a run to become Utah’s next governor.
Fox 13’s Ben Winslow, KNRS’ Rod Arquette, and Political Commentator Michelle Quist join Host Jason Perry in this week’s roundtable discussion.
Our nation is grappling with a mental health crisis, Utah’s leaders seek to curb suicide rates with new laws and programs, and educators work to provide services to our most at-risk students. Utah State Representative Steve Eliason, “Live Hannah’s Hope” Laura Warburton, and the Utah Department of Health’s Kimberly Myers join Host Jason Perry for this special edition of The Hinckley Report.
Utah’s congressional leaders respond to the call for investigation and impeachment, mayoral candidates lay out their vision for Salt Lake, and what to do about ballot initiatives.
The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, Utah Senator Todd Weiler, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham are this week’s guests.
After Monday’s special session, legislators voted that Utah will change the medical marijuana distribution policy and the state will settle with former AG John Swallow. Plus, leaders weigh in on changes to Utah’s elections that will have major implications on upcoming races.
KUER’s Nicole Nixon, The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke join Host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Vaping explodes as a national health issue as Federal and State leaders voice their concerns. Medical cannabis, election changes, and a former AG highlight next week’s special session. And new polling shows where Utahns stand on gun control.
The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, the Associate Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst, and ABC4 News Glen Mills join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The Hinckley Report starts its fourth season with a discussion of Gov. Herbert calling a special session of the state legislature. Also, the results of the 2019 Salt Lake City race for Mayor, the forecast of the 2020 race for Governor, and more.
The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, Fox 13 News’ Max Roth, and The Deseret News’ Jasen Lee join Jason Perry as this week’s panelists.
The race for Salt Lake City's mayor is one of the biggest stories of the summer. After Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced she would not seek a second term, candidates lined up to fill the city's top spot. As Salt Lake City's mayoral primary nears, we are taking a closer look at the candidates vying to run Utah's capital city.
For the last episode of the season, The Hinckley Report previews the state political conventions and talks more about the Mueller Report fallout. Plus, a look ahead at summer politics like the election for Utah Governor.
Fox 13 News' Max Roth, The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, and The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson are this week’s guests.
Utah’s elected officials comment on the findings of the Mueller Report and what should happen next. The 2020 census question on Citizenship comes before the Supreme Court. And the differences between candidates running to lead the Utah Republican Party. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, KSL’s Jay McFarland, and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills join Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Utah with a message about Bears Ears. Infighting continues at Utah GOP county conventions. And the full but redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the public. Bryan Schott from Utah Policy, Spencer Stokes from Stokes Strategies, and Michelle Quist from the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week’s show.
Insiders jockey for UTGOP positions while candidates try to get the inside track for 2020 races for Governor and President. After the first 100 days of Congress, where do Utah’s leaders stand on national issues…and what have they accomplished? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham, KUER’s Nicole Nixon, and KNRS’ Rod Arquette join guest host Morgan Lyon Cotti for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Governor Herbert signs Hate Crimes bill into law. Medicaid expansion, healthcare and immigration all play a role nationally and in Utah. And leaders talk about the Mueller report. The Associated Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, and RJJ Consulting's Chris Bleak join Jason Perry this week on The Hinckley Report.
In 2018, three initiatives passed by majority. In 2019, the legislature changed two of those initiatives and created new standards to the process of getting a proposition on the ballot. What lessons can we take from the past few months? Utah Rep. Stephen Handy, The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, and Leavitt Partner’s Rich McKeown join Jason Perry to discuss the state of citizen initiatives.
The budget is set and tax reform is postponed. Hate crime law is strengthened and Prop 3 is replaced. Conversion Therapy makes national news and higher alcohol beer is discussed…all in 45 days.
The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow, and ABC4 News’ Glen Mills sum up the 2019 legislative session in this edition of The Hinckley Report.
The budget is set and tax reform is postponed. Hate crime law is strengthened and Prop 3 is replaced. Conversion Therapy makes national news and higher alcohol beer is discussed…all in 45 days. The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow, and ABC4 News’ Glen Mills sum up the 2019 legislative session in this edition of The Hinckley Report.
With one week left in the 2019 session, what will the Utah legislature take on? The budget is still being evaluated, tax reform and many social issue bills are still on the table. Plus, the SB54 lawsuit reaches its end. State Representative Brian King, Former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Taylor Stevens join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Week 5 of the 2019 Legislative session brings controversial bills and talk of tax reform. Which bills will pass, which will fail? And Congress challenges President Trump on his National Emergency declaration. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, the Bountiful City Council’s Kate Bradshaw, and KUTV’s Heidi Hatch are this week’s guests on the Hinckley Report.
As the 2019 legislative session heats up, new laws are passed and others are debated. The Medicaid Expansion ballot initiative, is replaced, and another federal shutdown is avoided at the last minute. The Associated Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst, Utah GOP member Thomas Wright, and Representative Patrice Arent join Host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Week 2 of the Utah Legislature had the Medicaid expanding Proposition 3 changed by the Utah Senate, and the bill now moves to the House. What other issues are they working on? Also, Pres. Trump gives his State of the Union speech. How are Utahns reacting? State Representative Brian King, State Senator Todd Weiler, and KUER’s Nicole Nixon join host Jason Perry this week on the Hinckley Report.
A few days in, the 2019 Legislative session is already busy, with a proposed tax cut and changes to Prop 3. The impacts of the shutdown were costly and in some cases severe as polls show everyone carries some blame. And the 2020 Presidential race starts building momentum. KUER’s Julia Ritchey, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham, and KSL's Doug Wright join Jason Perry for this week’s show.
The 2019 legislative session is days away, and it looks to be both busy and dramatic. What bills are being proposed, and what may be changed? Also, a discussion of the federal shutdown which happened before President Trump's announcement temporarily ending it. The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, Political Strategist Frank Pignanelli, and The Deseret News’ Jasen Lee are this week’s guests.
As the federal shutdown continues, more and more Utahns are being affected and even being asked to work without pay. Ballot Props from the last election are expected to be discussed in the 2019 Legislative session. And members of Utah’s Federal delegation make waves in Washington. ABC4’s Emily Clark, the Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, and Univision’s Lester Rojas are on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The Federal Government shutdown is over two weeks old, and Utahns are feeling the pinch. How is Utah’s delegation reacting? The 2019 Legislative session starts soon. What bills and issues will be the most contentious? The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, Political Strategist Spencer Stokes and former State Senator Scott Howell join host Jason Perry on this week's episode.
Medical cannabis. Ben McAdams defeating Rep. Mia Love. And lawmakers are gearing up for the new legislative session. 2018 is nearly over, and our group looks back at the top political stories and what is coming up in 2019 and beyond. The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Fox 13 News’ Max Roth, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham join host Jason Perry for a review of 2018.
Senator Orrin Hatch ends 42 years in congress with a speech on civility. What is his legacy, and who will fill the void for him? Congress works late into the year as a shutdown looms. And Utah Lawmakers and candidates prepare for 2019. KUER’s Nicole Nixon, ABC4 News’ Glen Mills, and Fox 13’s Ben Winslow join Jason Perry in this week’s discussion.
The debate over medical marijuana has dominated headlines throughout the year. What brought this issue to the forefront of Utah politics? How did opposition groups work against the initiative? What explains the change in views over time? Julia Ritchey, Reporter for KUER, Representative Brian King, and Speaker of the Utah House Greg Hughes join host Jason Perry.
After the Medical Marijuana initiative wins in election, the Utah Legislature passes a compromise bill into law. What impact will it have in the next Utah legislative session, and what other bills will be debated in 2019? The Deseret News’ Doug Wilks, Univision’s Lester Rojas, and the Associated Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst join Jason Perry on this week’s roundtable.
It’s official…the 2018 election has been certified. Ben McAdams wins by a slim margin, and Mia Love speaks out loudly about the race and what comes next for her. Prop. 2, the medical marijuana bill, passes…but it is already being parsed by the legislature. KUTV 2 News’ Heidi Hatch and former head of the Utah GOP Thomas Wright join Jason Perry on this week’s show.
Margins are slim as votes are being counted for the 4th District and Ballot Propositions. How will the blue wave affect Utah’s interests, like public lands issues? And new legislative leaders are sworn in. KUER’s Nicole Nixon, ABC4’s Glen Beebe, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke join host Jason Perry on this week’s panel discussion.
In the final days leading up to the 2018 midterm elections, campaigns work overtime to make their cases heard. Political rhetoric reaches new levels and local races are affected. And will we see a record turnout for a midterm? ABC4’s Glen Mills, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Taylor Stevens, and the Deseret News’ Dennis Romboy join host Jason Perry for this week’s show.
In a show dedicated to previewing the 2018 election, we dig deep into the numbers of the recent Hinckley Institute/Salt Lake Tribune poll. What will bring people to the polls, and is early voting changing the dynamic? The Hinckley Institute of Politics Morgan Lyon Cotti and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham and Jennifer Napier-Pearce join host Jason Perry for this week’s episode.
What will bring voters to the polls this election season? More importantly, how will they be voting? Trends indicate strong participation from both sides of the isle making this election one of Utah’s most exciting yet. Lisa Riley Roche with The Deseret News, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Ben Wood, and Lindsay Whitehurst with the Associated Press join us this week.
In the wake of the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, our panel looks at the third branch of government. Was the court ever apolitical? Does the confirmation process work? And how will the past few weeks affect the upcoming elections? The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, State Representative Brian King, and Stokes Strategies’ Spencer Stokes are this week’s guests.
The stakes keep ratcheting up. Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mia Love and Ben McAdams go negative in their campaigning. And opinions the proposition on medical marijuana are shifting. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham, Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow, and KUTV 2 News’ Heidi Hatch join Jason Perry for this week’s discussion.
On this week’s edition of The Hinckley Report, we discuss the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and how it will affect his Supreme Court nomination. We also talk about the 2018 election…races and the discussions around the ballot measures are heating up as we get close to November. KNRS’ Rod Arquette, ABC4 Utah’s Emily Clark, and Fox 13 News’ Max Roth join Jason Perry for this week’s show.
In an hour-long special, The Hinckley Report looks at ballot initiatives in front of Utah Voters this November — Medical Marijuana, Better Boundaries, and Medicaid Expansion.
Politics in Utah didn’t take a summer vacation. Which issues dominated the headlines, what were the major takeaways from the primaries, and how are Utahns reacting to the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills, and The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche join Jason Perry on this week’s show.
In this special edition of the Hinckley Report, The panel holds discussion on the primary election. Were there any surprises in the results, what were the contextual issues that drove the races, and what do we have to look forward to for the general election? The Deseret News' Lisa Riley Roche, ABC4's Glen Beeby, and State Rep. Brian King join Jason Perry on this panel.
The Utah GOP statewide convention was long and sometimes bitter. Rules and bylaws were discussed, then shelved. Two primary emerged. What does the convention say about the state of the Utah Republican Party? In the last show of the season, KSL’s Nadine Wimmer, The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham join Jason Perry to talk about the midterm elections.
The 2018 ballot is coming into focus as political conventions are held and ballot initiative groups submit their signatures. The Legislature will vote on overriding Gov. Herbert’s vetoes in a special session.. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier-Pearce, The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, and Rich McKeown of the Leavitt Partners discuss these and other topics on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah campaigns have raised a lot of money in 2018. Where do candidates and initiatives stand? What is the status of a Utah legislative veto override? And what to make of the hearings on Facebook. KUER's Julia Ritchey, Fox 13 News' Max Roth, and Stokes Strategies' Spencer Stokes are guests on this week's Hinckley Report.
President Trump demands a wall and a military presence on the US-Mexico border, and blames Democrats for failing to get a deal done on DACA. Ballot initiatives are making their final signature drives. And candidates are trying to woo delegates. ABC4’s Glen Beeby, the Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, and KNRS’s Rod Arquette talk about these topics and more on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah students join in the national “March For Our Lives” protests against gun violence. Mitt Romney says DACA recipients shouldn’t be allowed stay in the US legally. And pundits say that the current political divide is going to destroy our country. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Thomas Burr, the Deseret News’ Jay Evensen, and KUER’s Nicole Nixon are the featured guests on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utah students join in the national “March For Our Lives” protests against gun violence. Mitt Romney says DACA recipients shouldn’t be allowed stay in the US legally. And pundits say that the current political divide is going to destroy our country. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Thomas Burr, the Deseret News’ Jay Evensen, and KUER’s Nicole Nixon are the featured guests on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Election season is off and running. Utah elects delegates as the court upholds signature gathering. Candidate filings rise; only a handful of incumbents will be unopposed. The US government faces another possible shutdown. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Courtney Tanner, BYU Professor Quin Monson, and Former State Senator Steve Urquhart join host Jason Perry for this week’s edition of The Hinckley Report.
The end of the 2018 Legislative session is not the end of the lawmaking as over 500 bills go to Gov. Herbert to be signed or vetoed. Several legislators announce their retirement. And the caucus system crisis continues to affect the Utah GOP. Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor Mike Mower, KSL Radio’s Amanda Dickson, and State Representative Brian King are guests on this week’s roundtable.
The 2018 Legislative session ends with a flurry of activity. Deals are pursued on ballot initiatives, the Legislature asserts its power; gun control fails while suicide prevention succeeds. And Rep. Noel pulls the plug on the Trump Highway. KUER’s Julia Ritchey, Fox 13’s Ben Winslow, and the Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche join the panel for this week’s roundtable discussion.
The Utah GOP bans signature gathering as a means of getting on the ballot as a Republican in defiance of SB-54. Utah’s legislature is coming to an end with many bills still to be decided, and Congress deals with tough issues. The Deseret News’ Dennis Romboy, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Michelle Quist, and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills join Jason Perry for this week’s roundtable discussion.
Mitt Romney formally announces his Senate bid. In the wake of the school shootings in Florida, will Congress take any action on gun violence? More action on the Hill as Utah’s legislative session reaches the halfway point. Republican National Committeeman Thomas Wright, KUER’s Nicole Nixon, and former State Senator Scott Howell join host Jason Perry for this week’s discussion.
Week 3 of the Utah Legislature: a record number of bills leads to successes and stalls. The federal government avoids long-term shut down and signs a two year budget deal. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, Fox 13 News’ Max Roth and Representative Steve Eliason join Jason Perry for this week’s edition of The Hinckley Report.
President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address. How did Utahns react? Week 2 of the 2018 Utah Legislature ends. How will legislators handle the record number of bills? Former State Senator Pat Jones, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, and KNRS’s Rod Arquette join Host Jason Perry for this week’s show.
Next week the 2018 Utah legislative session begins. What will be the major bills? How will federal tax reform affect Utah’s budget? Also, can a federal government shutdown be avoided, and will Mitt Romney announce his candidacy soon? The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, State Representative Brian King, and State Senator Todd Weiler join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Now that Sen. Hatch announced his retirement, what will Mitt Romney do? The Utah Caucus system is threatened by Count My Vote…or is it? Immigration issues are central to Federal Government Shutdown talks, and more surprises for the 2018 election. The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Former State Senator Steve Urquhart, and utahpolicy.com’s Bryan Schott join Jason Perry for this week’s episode.
After four decades of service, Senator Orrin Hatch announces his retirement. What is his legacy, and what happens with his seat for 2018? Utah gears up for the start of the 2018 legislative session, and what is next for the federal delegation in DC? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Ben Wood, The Kem C. Gardner Institute's Natalie Gochnour, and Utah State University’s Damon Cann join host Morgan Lyon Cotti in this week’s edition of The Hinckley Report.
From public lands issues to the Russia investigation, from the social media impact of President Trump and the #MeToo campaign, 2017 was a busy year. The Hinckley Report looks back at the year that was and what will have lasting impact going forward. Guests include The Salt Lake Tribune’s Michelle Quist, ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills, and Lobbyist Frank Pignanelli.
With President Trump’s executive order, two national monuments in Utah were reduced significantly. How did we get here? Why is this issue so decisive? The Hinckley Report dedicates an entire show to discussing Utah’s public lands. Guests include the National Parks Conservation Association’s David Nimkin, KUER’s Judy Fahys, and the Sutherland Institute’s Boyd Matheson.
Democrat Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore in the Senate Race in Alabama. Officials leave the Utah Legislature for new posts. What the recent Sexual Harassment issues mean for Utah. KRCL's Lara Jones, ABC4 Utah's Glen Beeby, and KNRS's Rod Arquette join Jason Perry for this week's Hinckley Report.
President Trump visits Utah and officially shrinks Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments. Utah’s Federal delegates are all on powerful committees…what does their standing say about Utah? And Utahns weigh in on the Alabama Senate race. KUER’s Judy Fahys, State Senator Jim Dabakis, and former State Senator Steve Urquhart are this week’s roundtable guests.
President Trump announces a trip to Utah to talk about shrinking National Monuments. Will the Senate Tax Reform bill pass, and is it good for Utah? And former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn makes a plea deal with the Mueller investigation. ABC4’s Emily Clark, The Salt Lake Tribune's Matt Canham, and former University of Utah Professor Tim Chambless are guests on this week’s roundtable.
Bob Woodward compares opinion of media during Watergate and now. Mitt Romney’s path to the Senate gets easier as potential opponents drop out and calls for him to run get louder. Sen. Hatch pushes tax reform, but will Utahns benefit? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, and Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow are this week’s guests on The Hinckley Report.
Newly Elected John Curtis is sworn into the House of Representatives as Congress reels from sexual assault accusations against Roy Moore and Al Franken. Count My Vote changes its view on Utah’s caucus system. And will Romney run for Senate? BYU’s Quin Monson, the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Ben Wood are this week’s panelists on The Hinckley Report.
In this special edition of the Hinckley Report, we look at the results of the 2017 election, both in Utah and in the nation. What happened? What was surprising? And what does it say about what might happen in 2018 and 2020? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Fox 13’s Max Roth, and the Sutherland Institute’s Boyd Matheson join Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
The Special Election is next week. President Trump plans a visit to Utah to announce the shrinking of Bears Ears National Monument. Utah’s federal delegation reacts to Muller’s indictments. And Governor Herbert appoints a new Supreme Court Justice. House Minority Leader Brian King, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Courtney Tanner, and former State Senator Steve Urquhart join Jason Perry to talk about these issues and more on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Utahns state their opinions on the 2020 Governor race, resizing National Monuments, and the success of Operation Rio Grande in a new Hinckley/Tribune poll. Also, a battle for the heart of the Republican Party, and what effect it has on Utah. Stokes Strategies’ Spencer Stokes, KUTV’s Heidi Hatch, and KSL’s Ladd Egan join Jason Perry on this week’s episode of The Hinckley Repot.
President Trump issues an executive order that cuts ACA subsidies. The Utah GOP pushes back on Bannon. And debates between candidates and legal battles between the Governor and Legislature are taking place in the 3rd District Special Election. KUER’s Julia Ritchey, KNRS’s Rod Arquette, and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Beeby join host Jason Perry for this week’s show.
Breitbart News’ Steve Bannon targets several Senate seats, including Orrin Hatch’s. What does this say about the GOP? Will some ballot initiatives fail? And the nominees for the 3rd District special election debate the issues. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Michelle Quist Mumford, Fox-13 News’ Ben Winslow, and Utah State University’s Damon Cann join host Morgan Lyon Cotti for this week’s show.
Ben Shapiro’s speech on the University of Utah’s campus and a mass shooting in Las Vegas bring 1st and 2nd Amendment issues to the top of our public discourse. The U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on redistricting, and who will run in 2018? The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, State Rep. Brian King, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham join Jason Perry on this week’s episode of The Hinckley Report.
A dramatic increase in homelessness and crime in the state’s capital has led to a crisis. How did we get here? What are community leaders and elected officials doing to tackle the problem? Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, the ACLU’s Marina Lowe, and State Representative and Speaker of the House Greg Hughes come together to discuss homelessness, Operation Rio Grande, and what comes next.
Jon Huntsman, Jr. breezes through his Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary Zinke’s memo on shrinking national monuments is leaked, and the legislature meets in a special session to tackle homelessness. The Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, Leavitt Partners’ Chairman Rich McKeown, and the AP’s Michelle Price join Jason Perry for this week’s show.
Mitt Romney is a favorite choice for Senate in 2018, but will he even run? The Utah GOP tables debate of the lawsuit against Count my vote; what is the future of Utah’s Caucus Convention system? And can the 3rd District election be close? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, and the Sutherland Institute’s Boyd Matheson join Jason Perry for this week’s show.
President Trump Rescinds DACA, putting DREAMers at risk. After a contentious Republican Primary, campaigning for Utah’s 3rd District General election is in full swing. Homelessness issues are taken on with Operation Rio Grande. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Fox 13’s Max Roth,and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills join Jason Perry for this week’s analysis.
How can the current political activism become action? What are Utah Republicans and Democrats doing to guide the energy? What issues push Utah’s level of political engagement, and can we compromise on these issues? The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, The Sutherland Institute’s Boyd Matheson, and Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson join host Jason Perry for this week’s roundtable.
Jason Chaffetz announces he will not seek reelection. How will he affect the next two elections? Polls say Orrin Hatch faces an uphill battle if he decides to run. The Trump administration’s immigration policy might be at odds with Utah as Governor Herbert signs a resolution supporting refugee’s rights.
Speculation over Orrin Hatch’s seat, Democrats gear up for a visit from Bernie Sanders, And a new poll shows how Utah’s officials are ranked against their national peers.
In contrast to the rest of the country, a majority of Utahns approve of President Trump…Salt Lake settles on the sites for new homeless shelters...why was the process so ugly? Governor Herbert makes final decisions on whether to sign or veto bills.
Republicans delay the vote on health care reform, Neil Gorsuch responds to days of questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Governor weighs whether to sign or veto the record number of bills passed by the Legislature. ABC 4 Utah’s Emily Clark and Stokes Strategies President Spencer Stokes join Host Jason Perry on this week’s roundtable discussion.
The last days of Utah’s Legislature: Zion Curtain, budget still undecided. Utah’s Representatives President Trump’s speech. Reaction to John Swallow acquittal.
Legislators continue to debate divisive topics…Will we see changes in tax law, public lands, or education policy? President Trump’s new immigration plan could deport millions…How will this affect local residents and businesses?
Rep. Chaffetz steals the spotlight while lawmakers and business owners stand at odds over public lands. Major shakeups occur within the Trump administration, and new budget developments in the legislature could affect the entire state.
Utah’s Legislature passes resolutions on Grand Staircase and Bears Ears National Monuments. Betsy DeVos is confirmed as Secretary of Education…and Utahns react. Several thousand march on the Utah Capitol in protest over President’ Trump’s immigration policy.
President Trump fulfills a central campaign promise and nominates a well-known conservative to the Supreme Court. His immigration ban causes chaos and draws world-wide protest. And legislative priorities become clear at the close of the second week of the session.
Women around the globe march against President Trump. A review of the first week of Utah’s Legislative Session. And a new Hinckley Institute/Salt Lake Tribune poll gives some insight on how Utahns are thinking about politicians and issues.
A Legislative Session Preview, and Utahns react to Trump's Inauguration on this week’s show.
Education highlights Utah's upcoming session. President-elect Trump holds his first press conference. What was the Utah Fallout? Utah's congressional delegation tackles issues ranging from the Antiquities Act to term limits nationally, medical marijuana locally.
President Obama designates Bears Ears a National Monument in spite of requests not to do so from Utah’s political leaders. Obamacare is on the brink, and new Salt Lake City homeless center sites that are proposed around the valley are stirring up controversy.
2016 will go down as a memorable year in Utah politics: Utah’s roll in Trump’s surprising win, Misty Snow’s historic run, and a hacking scandal from Russia. And what will come in 2017?
The CIA announced that Russia likely tried to aid Trump’s election through hacks. Governor Herbert and two Utah Congressmen hold a press conference on National Monument Designation, specifically Bears Ears. And the Utah Legislative session is weeks away.
Romney and Huntsman are considered for Secretary of state. Trump’s other cabinet members, Ben Carson for HUD, Scott Pruitt for the EPA, signals how Trump will lead. Governor Herbert’s a budget has an emphasis on Education spending.
President Trump’s cabinet takes shape, with faces both familiar and unexpected. The Green party is pursuing a recount in Wisconsin, and Hillary Clinton signs on. Utah’s final election results are released, with several close races but little change on Capitol Hill.
In a special edition of The Hinckley Report, guest host Morgan Lyon Cotti leads the panel on issues of gender in politics. How did Hillary Clinton’s run help blaze a trail for women? How did her loss hold it back? Why did she fail to win a majority of some groups of women? And what about at the state level…what can be done to get more women involved?
The Trump Transition shows fractures in both Republican and Democratic parties…the GOP’s by cabinet choices and the Dems due to winning the popular vote but losing the electoral college. President Obama asks for a smooth transition while undercutting President-Elect Trump about following rule of law. And in statewide races, some are still to be sorted out while some had only one candidate. What does this election say about Utah?
A surprising finish to the 2016 election with Donald Trump's victory. Evan McMullin is not as much of a spoiler as he hoped to be. What does all this mean for Utahns? Utah re-elects its Republican incumbents to the most prominent positions. What can Democrats do to be challengers statewide?
Clinton, Trump, and the FBI: the email scandal comes back, putting director James Comey in a spotlight he doesn’t normally see. Did he do the right thing? What will come from his actions? Also, Trump lashes out at McMullin, and the panel predicts the Presidential and Utah’s big political races.
As Clinton leads Trump, Democrats and Republicans shift to down ticket races in a fight for the Senate. What does it mean that early voting is on the rise across the country? McMullin is still a factor in Utah’s Presidential race.
The Full Trump has happened: the Republican Nominee states he will question the election outcome if he doesn’t win. He has blamed all Media for his downward slide, including Saturday Night Live. What is his endgame? Hillary Clinton has a huge lead among women, even as more Wikileaks documents paint her in a bad light. Utah Voters now support Evan McMullin over both major party candidates. What does that mean for the races down the ballot?
GOP leaders are fighting over their support for Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump after a leaked video of mistreatment of women surfaced. WikiLeaks released a cache of emails that paint Democratic Presidential Nominee in a questionable light. Is it surprising that Utah is deadlocked over this presidential election?
Our panel talks the VP and Utah’s 2nd District debates, and more polling on candidate favorability.
On this week’s Hinckley Report, Host Jason Perry talks with Lisa Riley Roche of The Deseret News, Glen Mills of ABC4 Utah, and Jennifer Napier-Pearce of The Salt Lake Tribune. The panel discusses the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump: what was said, who gained or lost ground, and what to expect from the next debate. The group also talks about local races, and where the candidates stand in light of a new poll from Hinckley Institute of Politics.