Red Meat Radio
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
It’s Not a Bubble
August 29, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHosts Shawn Milne and Mike Deaver interviewed Ron Fox, local GOP political campaigner and organizer about past Presidential campaigns and memorabilia. They then visited with Cate Klundt of the Utah Association of Realtors about Utah’s explosive residential market, housing prices, and the future of Utah.
Red v. Blue - Red for the Win!
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.74 MBHosts Shawn Milne (Tooele County Commissioner) and Mike Deaver (Principle, State Street Partners consulting) talk with Derek Brown, UTGOP Chairman, about the upcoming UofU/BYU football rivalry, VP Pence’s visit, and 2020 election goals.
Lampropoulos Laments
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHosts Shawn Milne and Beth Holbrook interview Merit Medical CEO Fred Lampropoulos about this past week’s visit to Utah by US Vice President Pence and Secretary of Commerce Ross. Discussion included a review of the local labor ramifications of business exports via NAFTA and the proposed USMCA.
Gruber on Growth
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MBHosts Shawn Milne (Tooele County Commissioner) and Beth Holbrook (Trustee, Utah Transportation Authority) chat with Andrew Gruber, Executive Director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), about Utah’s booming population and resulting transportation needs in the metro area.
Adams On Tax Reform
August 22, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHosts Sasha Clark and Natalie Callahan talk with Senate President Stuart Adams about the tax reform town halls and why he feels tax reform is needed. Clark and Callahan then speak with Washington County Commissioner and UAC President Victor Iverson about a variety of topics including his efforts to improve UAC, successful county fairs and Washington County’s thriving economy.
Utah's Own
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBHosts Sasha Clark and Natalie Callahan talk with Chris Hughes, the CEO of Coventry Mortgage about Utah’s housing market, mortgage rates and the economy. Clark and Callahan visit with Commissioner for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Kerry Gibson as he talks to us about the Utah’s Own program to encourage buying local products and produce. Commissioner Gibson also addresses farmer suicide awareness.
Running Great Elections
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBHosts Sasha Clark and Natalie Callahan talk with Weber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch about what it takes to run a smooth election and how this process has changed over the years. Clark and Callahan then speak with Drew Rigby, Director of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Cannabis and Hemp Programs about the progress of the medical marijuana program.
Shaking Up Utah’s Dept. of Agriculture
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MBHosts Sasha Clark and Natalie Callahan speak with Leann Hunting, Director of Animal Industry for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food about qualities of leadership, her new position, and her efforts to “shake things up.” Clark and Callahan then speak with Utah Association of Counties’ new CEO, Brandy Grace about her vision for the association and the needs of our local elected officials.
RMR Introduces The History That Doesn't Suck Podcast
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 85.4 MBHistory That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. It is an American history podcast by a slightly irreverent, professional historian, who'd like to tell you a story. HistoryThatDoesntSuck.com
The Elephant In The Room
August 08, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHoward Stephenson and Rusty Cannon talk with Rich Stowell of Waterford Institute. It’s time to sign up 4 year olds for the “free” UPSTART kindergarten readiness program. Stephenson and Cannon then talk with Rod Decker about his new book “The Elephant In The Room”.
Digital Education: Juab and ASU Partnership
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBHoward Stephenson and Rusty Cannon talk with Juab School District Superintendent Rick Robins about its partnership with ASU Prep Digital, becoming available free to all Utah high school age students.
The End Of The Tax Reform Road Trips
August 06, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBRusty Cannon and Howard Stephenson talk with Beaver County Commissioner Mark Whitney on why tax reform must include funding for city and county roads. Then Democrat State Representative Carol Moss reports on tax reform road trips and why the Utah Legislature works well.
Bishop Announced End Of Congressional Service
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBUtah Taxpayers Association Vice President Rusty Cannon and Howard Stephenson interview Congressman Rob Bishop about his decision not to run for re-election. They also take a trip down memory lane.
Highways In Heaven!
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHow Utah's Department of Transportation is planning for the next generation of transportation. Jared Esselman, UDOT discusses. Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne, County Councilmember Tina Cannon, and Terrence Bride, Economic Development Director for Ogden City, discuss the technology of the future and The Utah Drone Summit coming to Ogden on September 27, 2019.
Making The Jetsons Real
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBEconomic opportunities are available to areas to utilize and capitalize on what makes them unique. Unmanned Aerial Systems or Deseret UAS is advancing in Utah by utilizing the testing facilities in Tooele and Box Elder Counties. Muriel Xotchimitl, Tooele County Commission Shawn Milne, and Morgan County Council Member Tina Cannon discuss.
If You Can Not Afford An Attorney...Invest In Real Estate?
July 30, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBJoanna Landau, Director at Utah Indigent Defense Commission, Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne, and County Council Member Tina Cannon discuss the responsibility of state and local governments to provide the legal defense guaranteed by the constitution. Then UAC Regional Economic Growth Director Stuart Clason helps us understand the opportunities available for tax savings through real estate in Utah.
How To Know It All
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBReal examples of how taking advantage of professional development and networking opportunities adds value and saves taxpayers money. The legendary Leland Pollock, Garfield County Commissioner, and Darrin Bushman, Piute County Commissioner, talk with Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne and Morgan County Council Member Tina Cannon about statewide and national networking and training opportunities available through Professional organizations.
Education: Keys To Success
July 25, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and State Representative Melissa Ballard talk with Rick Folkerson about the "Keys to Success" program and incentivizing educational pathways. Weiler and Ballard then talk with Julie Young who outlines the new partnership between ASU Prep Digital And Juab School District.
Rep. Thurston On Licensure Reform
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and State Representative Melissa Ballard talk about Utah leading the way on issues like licensure and education. Weiler and Ballard then talk with State Representative Norm Thurston regarding license reform in Utah.
Overcoming Addiction
July 23, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBState Senator Todd Wieler and State Representative Melissa Ballard talk with Kerry Owen who discusses Reach Out and volunteerism. Weiler and Ballard then talk with Rob Eastman about overcoming addiction.
New Kid On The Block: Rep. Ballard’s First Legislative Session
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBState Representative Melissa Ballard discusses her first legislative session, teen suicide and Telehealth with State Senator Todd Weiler. Weiler and Ballard then talk with Jonathan Hardy on DWS' Navajo weatherization project and Operation Rio Grande.
Litigating City Fees
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHoward Stephenson and Stan Lockhart talk with Michael Melendez. Melendez explains the Libertas Institute's lawsuit with Pleasant Grove over the city's new transportation ‘fee’. Stephenson and Lockhart then talk with Democrat State Senator Karen Mayne, member of the Legislature’s Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force. Mayne reports on the town meetings that are held around the state to get public input on tax reform proposals.
Of Inland Ports And Protests
July 18, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBHoward Stephenson and Stan Lockhart talk with Derek Miller, Chair of the Utah Inland Port Authority and President of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. Miller reacts to the violent protests and explains how an inland port could benefit the State of Utah and its citizens.
Burningham Considers Run For Governor
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.43 MBJeff Burningham formed an exploratory committee for the 2020 Utah Governor’s race. Howard Stephenson and Stan Lockhart talk with Burningham about his vision.
Will Ranked Choice Voting Guarantees Majority Winner?
July 16, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.43 MBHoward Stephenson and Stan Lockhart talk with Rob Richie Director of FairVote. Richie advocates for Ranked Choice Voting and explains how elections can assure winners get a majority of the votes every time.
Will The National Popular Vote Movement End Utah’s Flyover Status?
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBHoward Stephenson and Stan Lockhart talk with Pat Rosensteil. Rosensteil reports on progress of National Popular Vote Compact of the States and how it will end Utah's current flyover status in Presidential races.
Pursuing Greater Liberty
July 11, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Libertas Institute President Connor Boyack talk with State Representative Marc Roberts about Utah’s new FinTech regulatory sandbox. Roberts talks about innovations in the financial technologies industry and the importance of a lighter regulatory touch when fostering new businesses and new innovation. Dougall and Boyack then talk about the challenge of pursuing greater liberty and the dream of Independence Day versus the too often failings to celebrate and...
Supreme Court Wraps Up With A Whimper
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Libertas Institute President Connor Boyack talk with Cato Institute Constitutional Law Scholar Ilya Shapiro. Shapiro recaps the recent session, particularly the rulings released during its final week of the term. Shapiro then highlights key issue facing the court next term. Dougall and Boyack then talk with Drew Rigby, “Cannabis Czar” for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Foods. Rigby updates listeners on the status of deploying medical cannabis in U...
Smarter Prosecution And Punishment
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Libertas Institute President Connor Boyack talk with Molly Davis, Policy Analyst at the Libertas Institute. Davis discusses the first-in-the-nation statute to limit excessive fees and fines which cripple the poor. Dougall and Boyack then talk with Utah County Attorney David Leavitt. Leavitt shares his effort to reprioritize the work in his office to focus on prosecuting those crimes that actually harm other people.
Researching The American Founding
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBState Auditor John Dougall and Libertas Institute President Connor Boyack talk with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of both the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Lambert shares the importance of studying the Founders and our Revolutionary War history. He advises against judging them against our standards today. Dougall and Boyack then talk with Michael Farren, Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Farren discusses t...
Fire Wise our Public Lands!
July 04, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBSpark change in Utah by preventing Wildfires. Jason Curry, Utah Fire and State Lands Public Information Officer joins Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne and County Councilmember Tina Cannon to discuss wildland fire prevention. in addition to the negative impacts on Utah's air quality, Milne and Cannon discuss the multi-millions of taxpayer dollars spent to fight fires started on federally-controlled public lands.
BRT -- UTA's Prime Ride
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB333% more riders than anticipated are on the Utah County BRT! The future of transportation with Beth Holbrook, UTA Trustee, Shawn Milne Tooele County Commissioner, and Morgan County Council Member Tina Cannon. Bus Rapid Transit lanes in Utah and Weber Counties are connecting the universities to Frontrunner and doing it faster, cheaper, and more conveniently (than light rail).
Use it Wisely! Legislative Performance Audits And Policy Resolutions
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBWeber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch discusses performance audits and how they are used effectively with Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne and County Councilmember Tina Cannon. Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie then explains the use of policy resolutions to encourage Utah legislative action.
Can They Hear Us Now?
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBUtah Legislature's Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force has begun a "listening tour" across Utah. Do we have a shortage in tax revenue or a surplus of funding requests? Former State legislator Howard Stephenson talks with Tooele County Commissioner Shawn Milne and Morgan County Councilmember Tina Cannon. They discuss the statistical growth in tax revenue and the rules that keeps the surplus from one tax revenue source from being used to cover a shortage in another.
Oregon Senators On The Run
June 27, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBState Representative Kim Coleman and political ninja Dave Owen talk about with fugitive Oregon State Senator Kim Thatcher fighting Oregon’s carbon tax bill and using “every tool available” to evade Oregon’s heavy-handed governor. Coleman and Owen then talk with Thomas Wright, Utah National Committeeman. Wright discusses Trump’s re-election rally and campaign launch.
Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBState Representative Kim Coleman and political ninja Dave Owen talk about American Greatness, a book by Chris Buskirk. Coleman and Owen then talk with ALEC’s Jonathan Williams about tax reform. Williams message is: “Don’t mess up a good thing.”
Abortion-Free Utah & PBM Monopolies
June 25, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBState Representative Kim Coleman and political ninja Dave Owen talk with Mary Taylor of Pro-Life Utah. They discuss the abortion-free Utah effort. Coleman and Owen then talk with Dr Mary Tipton. Tipton discusses monopolies within pharmacy benefit managers.
SCOTUS Week-in-Review
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBState Representative Kim Coleman and political ninja Dave Owen talk with State Senator Todd Weiler. Weiler recaps the recent US Supreme Court rulings.
State Republican Party & College Republicans
June 20, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBHolly Richardson and DeLaina Tonks talk with newly elected State Republican Chairman Derek Brown about his vision for the party. Richarson & Tonks then interview the former Utah College Republicans Chair Grayson Massey about his tenure as chair and how to get more young voters involved.
Follow the Flag
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.74 MBHolly Richardson and DeLaina Tonks talk with Jen Christensen, political director of Better Days 2020 about current projects. Richardson and Tonks then discuss the Follow the Flag project with founder, Kyle Fox.
Utah Latino Republicans
June 18, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBDeLaina Tonks interviews former State Representative and current Salt Lake Tribune contributor, Holly Richardson, about her recent article on a cop pulling a gun on a young boy in Davis County. Tonks and Richardson then interview Carolina Herrin of the Utah Latino Republicans about the purpose of this new organization and upcoming events.
State Testing Disaster
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBHolly Richardson talks with DeLaina Tonks, principal at Mountain Heights Academy, about state testing issues in 2019. Richardson and Tonks then interview Cedar Hills Mayor Jenney Rees about the proposed change in Utah county governance from three commissioners to seven.
Layton & Bountiful
June 13, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and Natalie Gordon talk with Bruce Davis about the race for Layton City Mayor. Weiler and Gordon then talk with Kendalyn Harris. Harris provides an update on Bountiful City.
Centerville & West Bountiful
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and Natalie Gordon talk with Tami Fillmore about smart growth and other issues facing Centerville City. Weiler and Gordon them talk with James Ahlstrom about city council races in West Bountiful City.
Inland Port & Tax Reform
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and Natalie Gordon talk with Jeff Hartley about the media coverage of the Inland Port meeting protestors. Weiler and Gordon then talk with Jared Walczack on the Tax Foundation’s recommendations for Utah tax reform.
North Salt Lake City Council Races
June 10, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBState Senator Todd Weiler and Natalie Gordon discuss city council race in North Salt Lake. Weiler and Gordon then discuss school trust land and race for Utah Governor.
Audacious: Eliminating Racial Bias In Policing
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBState Auditor John Dougall and former State Senator Howard Stephenson talk with former Salt Lake City police chief Chris Burbank about receiving a TED Talk Global Audacious Award. The Center for Policing Equity, with support from The Audacious Project, will bring racial bias in policing reform to departments that collectively serve 100 million people a year by 2024.
On Frugal Dougall
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBFormer State Senator Howard Stephenson discusses the recent Salt Lake Tribune profile piece on State Auditor John ‘Frugal’ Dougall – front page, above the fold. Stephenson is stunned that the Salt Lake Tribune could portray a conservative in such glowing light. Dougall and Stephenson then talk with State Senator Daniel Thatcher about workforce development and the importance of cybersecurity training. Thatcher discusses his ideas for creating a student association for computer science a...
The Growing Demand For E-Sports
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBFormer State Senator Howard Stephenson and State Auditor John Dougall talk with Jordan School District’s newest superintendent, Anthony Godfrey. Godfrey discusses his future plans for the district. Stephenson also brings up the issue of salary wars among the districts, asking what it will really do to help students. Dougall and Stephenson then talk with Summer Thatcher about the growing movement for e-sports. Thatcher explains e-sports for us novices and then explains their potential i...
Tax Restructuring & Equalization Task Force
June 03, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MBState Auditor John Dougall and former State Senator Howard Stephenson talk with State Senator Lyle Hillyard about the plan for the new Legislative Tax Restructuring & Equalization Task Force.