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215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsInside Utah Politics -- Setting the record straight. A weekly 2-hour radio show recut into four (approximately) 22-minute podcast episodes. Frequent guests on the program include national, state & local political leaders and respectable members of the local media. The show is light on fluff and heavy on the red meat of Utah politics.
Radio show air live Saturday 8-10am on 860AM (SLC) and is rebroadcast Sundays 8-10am.
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Episodes
Vote by Mail and Vote by App
February 20, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWeber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky hatch joins Josh Daniels and Heather Andrews to talk about the Super Tuesday presidential primary in Utah and how voters can request the ballot of their choice. Overstock.com CEO Jonathan Johnson also joins to talk about Utah County's use of a new blockchain-powered mobile app, Voatz, to serve overseas and disabled voters. Josh and Jonathan set the record straight on a recent flawed study critical of the mobile app.
Housing Boom, Budget Bust, And Marriage Goes Digital
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MBState Senator Jake Anderegg joins Josh Daniels and Heather Andrews to talk about affordable housing in Utah and SB39. Has 30 years of anti-density zoning backfired in Utah? Utah County Chief Deputy Clerk/Auditor Josh Daniels talks about Utah County's new online marriage licensing system implemented by County Clerk Amelia Powers Gardner. Heather Andrews and Josh Daniels host.
Illegal Taxes And A Volunteer Solution
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBConnor Boyack of Libertas Institute joins Heather Andrews and Josh Daniels to talk about a recent legal victory where the court struck down Pleasant Grove city's use of a road fee as an illegal tax. Andrews also talks about American's for Prosperity Utah and their new #BeTheChangeUtah project seeking to increase volunteerism and highlight social entrepreneurs making an impact in Utah.
Facial Recognition And Never-Ending War
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBSenator Mike Lee joins Heather Andrews and Josh Daniels to talk about presidential war powers and ending the US war posture in the middle east. Marina Lowe from the ACLU talks about data privacy and Utahn's reactions to the use of facial recognition searches of drivers license photos for federal law enforcement requests.
School Property Tax Equalization
February 13, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBTooele School Superintendent Scott Rogers on why school property tax equalization must pass. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore explains SB 104 (Local Education Levy State Guarantee) to permanently solve property tax inequities among Utah school districts. Howard Stephenson and Chris Bleak host.
Wallack For Congressional District 1
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MBHoward Wallack discussed his congressional bid. Howard Stephenson and Chris Bleak host.
Fighting Porn
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBState Representative Brady Brammer discusses his bill to require porn to be clearly labeled. Christine Cook, of Sutherland Institute, discusses her recent op-ed on Utah’s civics literacy test required for high school graduation and the bill that seeks to repeal it. Howard Stephenson and Chris Bleak host.
Jordan School District's New Flexible Schedule
February 10, 2020 06:05 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBJordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey describing the district’s new high school flexible schedules and blended learning options. Howard Stephenson and Chris Bleak host.
Respectful Handling Of Aborted Fetuses
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBState Senator Curt Bramble discusses his bill regarding the respectful handling of aborted fetuses. The State Representative Stephanie Pitcher discusses bail reform. State Senator Todd Weiler hosts.
Guidelines On Medical Treatment Of Transgender Children
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.61 MBState Representative Brad Daw discusses guidelines on the medical treatment of transgender children. The State Representative Steve Eliason discusses mental health treatment. State Senator Todd Weiler and State Representative Suzanne Harrison host.
Jail Reporting & Reform
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBState Representative Carol Moss discussed her bill on jail reporting and reform. The State Representative Marsha Judkins discusses rent disclosure. State Senator Todd Weiler and State Representative Suzanne Harrison host.
When Should Clergy Report Sex Abuse?
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBState Representative Angela Romero discusses her bill to require clergy to report sex abuse. State Senator Todd Weiler and State Representative Suzanne Harrison host.
DNA Privacy
January 30, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBState Representative Craig Hall discusses DNA privacy. Also, Connor Boyack and Michael Melendez give an update on the status of medical cannabis. Boyack and Melendez of the Libertas Institute host.
Reigning In Local Code Enforcers
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBCristy Henshaw, Local Government Policy Analyst at the Libertas Institute, discusses local code reform. Connor Boyack and Michael Melendez of the Libertas Institute host.
Losing Your Driver License
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBState Representative Cory Maloy discusses driver's license suspension. The State Representative Adam Robertson discusses regulatory sandboxes. Connor Boyack and Michael Melendez of the Libertas Institute host.
Biometric Locks
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MBJames Czerniawski, Tech & Innovation Policy Analyst at the Libertas Institute discusses biometric locks. Connor Boyack and Michael Melendez of the Libertas Institute host.
Gibson For Congressional District 1
January 23, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBFormer State Representative and former Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson make his case for his congressional campaign. Box Elder County Commissioner Stan Summers and Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne host.
Wright For Governor
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBRepublican Party Committeeman Thomas Wright makes the case for his gubernatorial campaign. Box Elder County Commissioner Thomas Wright and Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne host.
Cannon For Congressional District 1
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBMorgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon makes her case for congress. Box Elder County Commissioner Stan Summers and Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne host.
Hughes For Governor
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBFormer Speaker Greg Hughes makes his case for his gubernatorial campaign. Box Elder County Commissioner Stan Summers and Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne host.
Taxing Transparency
January 16, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBUtah State Tax Commissioner Rebecca Rockwell explains the implementation of the recent tax restructuring legislation. State Senator Deidre Henderson discusses the public benefits of Truth in Taxation requirements. Shawn and Renee Milne co-host.
Utah’s 2020 Economic Outlook
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBState Representative Robert Spendlove reviews the recently released Zions Bank economic forecast for the state of Utah in 2020 and the challenges that often accompany success. Shawn & Renee Milne co-host.
Getting Water to the End of the Row
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBState Representative Joel Briscoe and Tooele County Commissioner Tom Tripp discuss the challenges with ensuring we have adequate fresh water for Utah’s growing population. Shawn and Renee Milne co-host.
The Road to Emergency Services
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBTwo county commissioners review issues ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session. Commissioner Mark Whitney of Beaver County reviews B&C roads funding. Commissioner Darin Bushman of Piute County discusses the rural crisis of qualified EMT personnel. Shawn and Renee Milne co-host.
Transportation: The Dying Gas Tax
January 10, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MBUtah Department of Transportation Executive Director Carlos Braceras discusses the state of Utah's highways, the challenges of funding infrastructure, and road user charges. Lani Rounds talks about the groundbreaking of Roy's Bridge Elementary charter school. Howard Stephenson and Rusty Cannon cohost.
North American Cities Business Climate
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBStephen Slivinski discusses the ASU annual study ranking the business climate for North American cities. Howard Stephenson and Rusty Cannon cohost.
Making The Case For Tax Restructuring
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.52 MBUtah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson and State Representative Brady Brammer make the case for the recent tax restructuring effort. Howard Stephenson and Rusty Cannon cohost.
Hughes' Pre-announcement
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBFormer Utah Speaker of the House Greg Hughes discusses Wednesday's official announcement. Howard Stephenson and Rusty Cannon cohost.
Coleman Announces For CD4
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MBState Representative Kim Coleman officially announces her campaign for Utah's 4th Congressional District. Howard Stephenson and Rusty Cannon cohost.
The 2020 Gubernatorial Campaign & CD4 Prospects
January 02, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBSpencer Stokes discusses the race for Utah Governor. Todd Weiler abs Mike Green talk about Ben Year's resolutions and Ben McAdams' re-election. State Senator Todd Weiler and Draper City Councilman Mike Green cohost.
Gun Show Loopholes?
January 01, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBUtah County GOP Chair Stewart Peay discusses its upcoming Lincoln Day Dinner. The Jeremy Roberts discusses Mayor Jenny Wilson's plan to close the "gun show loophole". Draper City Councilman Mike Green and State Senator Todd Weiler cohost.
Tax Restructuring & Referendum
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBRusty Cannon (Utah Taxpayers Association) discusses tax restructuring. The Todd Weiler discusses the referendum process. State Senator Todd Weiler and Draper City Councilman Mike Green cohost.
Of Draper & Recycling
December 30, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MBDraper City Mayor Troy Walker discusses recycling. Draper City Councilman Mike Green and State Senator Todd Weiler cohost.
I Heard The Bells…
December 26, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBState Auditor John Dougall and State Representative Joel Briscoe present the latest episode of Utah Valley University history Professor Dr. Greg Jackson's History That Doesn’t Suck podcast. We learned the history behind the beautiful Christmas carol “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day”. For more information, see: HistoryThatDoesntSuck.com.
Serving Students & Refugees
December 25, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBState Auditor John Dougall and State Representative Joel Briscoe talk with Southern Utah University President Scott Wyatt about helping students and celebrating the holidays with them. Dougall and Briscoe then talk with Amy Dott Harmer, Executive Director of the Utah Refugee Connection, about opportunities to serve. For more information, see: ServeRefugees.org.
Happy Hanukkah!
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBState Auditor John Dougall and State Representative Joel Briscoe talk with State Representative Patrice Arent. Arent shares the history of Hanukkah, the importance of religious freedom, and miracles. Dougall and Briscoe then talk with Savannah Young about the mission of Volunteers of America Utah. For more information, see: voaut.org.
Christmas Memories & Humanitize Expeditions
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.15 MBState Auditor John Dougall and State Representative Joel Briscoe reminisce about Christmases past. Dougall and Briscoe then talk with Katie Walther about the charitable mission of Humanize Expeditions. For more information, see: humanitize.org.
Stevenson for Congressional District 1
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.05 MBChris Bleak and Rusty Cannon talk to Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson about his candidacy for congressional district 1.
Witt for Congressional District 1
December 12, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MBChris Bleak and Rusty Cannon talk to Kaysville Mayor Katie Witt about her candidacy for congressional district 1.
Utah Tops The Family Prosperity Index
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBChris Bleak and Rusty Cannon gather the latest on Impeachment with Congressman Chris Stewart and discuss his legislation on Freedom For All. Scott Moody, author of the Family Prosperity Index joins the show to talk about why Utah has been #1 in his study every single year.
Utah County Property Tax Hike
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBUtah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge discusses his proposal to raise property taxes at next week’s Truth in Taxation hearing. After that UTGOP Chairman Derek Brown discusses the party and the upcoming events. Rusty Cannon and Chris Bleak host.
Recap & Tax Reform
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.74 MBChris Bleak and Rusty Cannon discuss the week’s events, tax restructuring and talk to Speaker Brad Wilson who calls in to explain Utah's tax restructuring proposal.
Giving Thanks For William Bradford's Legacy
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.71 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with Weber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch about his 8th great grandfather William Bradford, governor of Plymouth Colony. Hatch shares various tales including the challenges of survival and the failed attempt at communal living.
Anderson For Congressional District 4
December 05, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.08 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with Kathleen Anderson about her bid for the 4th congressional district. kathleenforutah.com
Owens For Congressional District 4
December 04, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with Burgess Owens about his bid for the 4th congressional district. burgess4utah.com
JayMac For Congressional District 4
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with "JayMac" Mcfarland about his bid for the 4th congressional district. jaymacforutah.com
Coleman For Congressional District 4
December 03, 2019 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.76 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with State Representative Kim Coleman about her bid for the 4th congressional district. kimforutah.com
Hemmert For Congressional District 4
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with State Senator Dan Hemmert about his bid for the 4th congressional district. danhemmert.com
Cleaner Air With Tier 3 Fuel
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Salt Lake County Councilwoman (and gubernatorial candidate) Aimee Winder Newton talk with Thom Carter, UCAIR Executive Director, about Tier 3 fuels and their anticipated impact on cleaner air. Dougall and Newton then talk with Salt Lake County Councilman Richard Snelgrove about the SL Co. budget process and his and Newton's fight to reduce the proposed tax increase. The Truth-on Taxation hearing will be held Dec. 3, 2019.
Of Generals & Gratitude
November 28, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBRMR introduces Brigadier General Michael J. Turley, new Adjutant General of the Utah National Guard. We discuss the multi-pronged mission of the guard, the constitutional moorings and history, election cyber-security and what comes next. The we discuss what we have to be grateful for here in Utah, and how we can live in gratitude no matter what happens. Former State Representative Ryan Wilcox hosts with Morgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon and Weber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch.