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348 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratingsUtah's longest-running political podcast, featuring interviews with Utah newsmakers and insights from longtime political journalist Bryan Schott. Winner of "Best Podcast" in the Top of The Rockies excellence in journalism contest in 2018 and 2019.
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You don't want to scoop yourself - Bernick and Schott on politics
November 15, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin us for a lovely walk in the political news woods as the rest of the world burns down. Jon Huntsman the once and future governor? How does his entry into the 2020 race scramble the equation for other candidates? We break it down. The reviews of Rep. Chris Stewart's performance during the impeachment hearings are in and they're...not good. Protesters shut down a Salt Lake City Council meeting to protest the closing of a homeless shelter. How long until we see such tactics on Utah's Cap...
You give me the quid, I give you the quo - Bernick and Schott on politics
November 12, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBUtah lawmakers are pushing to find a compromise that gets rid of the constitutional earmark for educational funding while guaranteeing schools aren't shortchanged. Rep. Ben McAdams finds himself in a sticky situation because of impeachment while Rep. Chris Stewart skips class. Somehow we got former Speaker Greg Hughes to answer questions during a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Salt Lake City voters really don't like the inland port, but it doesn't seem that was a driving factor in the election...
Terrible photoshops of Mitt Romney - Bernick and Schott on politics
November 08, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDownload and listen to the Friday edition of our podcast roundup of the latest Utah political headlines. Erin Mendenhall will be Salt Lake City's next mayor. Tax reform plods along on the Hill. Do lawmakers have enough time to get something passed by the end of the year? Mitt Romney takes fire from a liberal group over one of President Trump's judicial nominees. The field of Republicans vying to challenge Ben McAdams in the 4th Congressional District grows by one. A new book describes t...
Election aftermath - Bernick and Schott on politics
November 06, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBErin Mendenhall grabbed a huge lead over Luz Escamilla in the Salt Lake City mayor's race. We look at how the low turnout at the polls favored Mendenhall and what issues mattered most to voters. Mitt Romney becomes a GOP boogeyman. The Club For Growth is considering launching ads attack ads against Ben McAdams over impeachment. The Salt Lake Tribune becomes a nonprofit. Are Democratic victories in the 2019 elections a warning sign for Republicans next year? A top Trump administration o...
Victor von Doom's postgraduate work - Bernick and Schott on politics
November 01, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThe House votes along partisan lines (mostly) to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Ben McAdams takes a tough political position. Rep. Chris Stewart continues to defend the president while Mitt Romney makes it clear he's done talking about this issue. Erin Mendenhall makes a mistake in the final days of the Salt Lake City mayoral race. Who are supporters of the candidates that didn't make it through the primary supporting? State officials hit a big snag in the e...
How to outsmart a bowl of mayonnaise - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 29, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe House is set to hold a vote this week on formalizing the impeachment process. How might this affect Utah's members of Congress? Mitt Romney is all over the media right now because of his public disagreements with President Trump. Could he be at the center of a secret plan to deny Trump another term in office? We break down our latest polling from the Salt Lake City mayor's race and the tricky politics of tax reform. President Trump gets booed, the impeachment inquiry moves ahead, Rudy...
Evan McMullin on Trump, Ukraine and impeachment
October 28, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEvan McMullin of Stand Up Republic discusses President Trump's interactions with Ukraine and foreign efforts to interfere in our elections. He also talks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about last week's efforts by Republican members of Congress to disrupt a classified deposition in the impeachment inquiry and why voters in his home state of Utah are still not sold on Trump as president. McMullin has a daily email newsletter called "The Topline" that you can subscribe to at https://theto...
Francis Gibson would ruin me! Bernick and Schott on politics
October 25, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBErin Mendenhall has a double-digit lead over Luz Escamilla in the race for Salt Lake City Mayor. We break down our latest polling numbers. Lawmakers target a special session on tax reform in December. Utah voters support full Medicaid expansion, but will lawmakers move the goalposts? The 2020 field for governor gets bigger as a new poll suggests Jon Huntsman and Spencer Cox are the frontrunners. There's a suggestion that Jon Huntsman could run for governor next year as an independent. W...
Pierre Delecto vs. Carlos Danger - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 22, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEverybody gets wrapped around the axel after finding out Mitt Romney has a secret Twitter account. But, he had some really interesting and profound things to say about American politics in a pair of interviews from over the weekend. Rep. Chris Stewart and Sen. Mike Lee take opposing tacts on defending President Trump over impeachment. Sens. Romney and Mike Lee get negative approval ratings from Utah voters, while Gov. Gary Herbert and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox get high marks. Tax reform moves ...
Chock full of news - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 18, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBUtah lawmakers want to pass a big tax cut along with other tax reform measures before the end of the year. We look at what legislators are proposing, and why voters may not be on board with those ideas. Jon Huntsman says he'll decide on whether to run for governor in the next 2-3 weeks. Plus news about Aimee Winder Newton and Rob Bishop's 2020 aspirations. Mitt Romney is accused of being a Democratic sleeper agent as he hammers President Donald Trump over the decision to withdraw troops fr...
Just enough blood in the water - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 15, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBNew polling shows President Trump's approval ratings are underwater in Utah. There's no chance he won't carry the state in 2020, but those numbers could be cause for concern to Utah Republicans. Anthony Scaramucci is blowing kisses at Mitt Romney trying to get him to run against Trump in 2020. Utah will host the vice presidential debate in 2020. It won't have much of a political impact on the state, but we will reap some benefits. Ballots are hitting mailboxes in the Salt Lake City mayor'...
I called it! - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 11, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe welcome special guest co-host Spencer Stokes back to the podcast. Mitt Romney continues to take flak from President Donald Trump, but he's stepping up to support mainstream Republicans and the Utah Republican Party. A GOP protest against Ben McAdams goes awry as demonstrators supporting McAdams out-number those against him. Lawmakers are close to the end of the beginning on tax reform. Jon Huntsman confirms he's considering a run for governor. We try to figure out what the hell is g...
Sycophants, lickspittles and toadies - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 08, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSen. Mitt Romney is reportedly being urged by top GOP donors to start a primary challenge to President Donald Trump. Republicans and President Trump put pressure on Democrat Ben McAdams over impeachment. Meanwhile, Utah Republicans struggle to defend Trump from in the impeachment inquiry, but they won't defend Mitt Romney from Trump. Outgoing SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski endorses Luz Escamilla. Will that make a difference in November's election? Plus, support for impeachment rises, the fede...
A conversation with Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge
October 07, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBUtah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge joins the podcast to discuss what he's been able to accomplish during his first year in office. Ainge talks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how his background as an entrepreneur translates to his current office and whether he may have his eye on higher office. They also spend some time discussing the future of the Utah GOP. He burst on the Utah political scene in 2017 when he jumped into the special election to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz. Whil...
Impeachment news tsunami - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 04, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBSen. Todd Weiler, host of the Toddcast podcast, sits in for Bob this week. Reps. Ben McAdams and Chris Stewart are on opposite sides of the impeachment debate. We look at whether impeachment will extract a political price in 2020. A new report suggests Utah teachers should get a starting salary of $60,000 per year. Is that a realistic goal? Jon Huntsman returns to Utah where he's expected to launch a gubernatorial bid next year. Can he win the GOP nomination after more than 10 years away ...
Utah Democrats are starving for attention - Bernick and Schott on politics
October 01, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBGreg Hughes racks up some big fundraising numbers as he prepares to run for governor in 2020. We examine how those new numbers might shake up the early stages of the race. Joe Biden visits Utah but doesn't hold a campaign event. We explain why that might be a big tactical error. Plus, we try to wade through the latest craziness in the Trump impeachment saga. Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott traipse through the latest political headlines. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham
September 30, 2019 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBProvo businessman Jeff Burningham is the second Republican to jump into the 2020 gubernatorial race. He joins managing editor Bryan Schott to discuss why he's running, how his background as an entrepreneur will translate to political office, medical marijuana, Medicaid expansion and what changes he would like to make to the state's education system. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. A 5-star review means we'll send you one of our limited edition "Be...
With apologies to Missy Elliot - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 27, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWe take a look at how Utah's members of Congress are handling the impeachment inquiry and the latest revelations about President Trump's interactions with Ukraine. Will Utah lawmakers do anything to address gun violence during the upcoming legislative session. Lawmakers discuss how to fund transportation as part of tax reform efforts. Rudy Giuliani loses his damn mind. Democrats want to move quickly on impeachment but that could be complicated by a deadline to avoid another government sh...
Knee-jerk reactions - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 24, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBUtah's members of Congress react to President Trump's actions toward Ukraine. Rep. Rob Bishop takes a thinly-veiled shot at Spencer Cox when discussing whether he'll run for governor next year. Lots of knee-jerk reactions to our latest polls on gun issues, proving people get their news from headlines rather than reading the articles. Could Sen. Mitt Romney's proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes sink President Trump in 2020? Could Luz Escamilla's LDS faith play a big factor in November's...
The Bermuda Triangle board game - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 20, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSeveral of the companies selected to grow medical marijuana in Utah may not have operations up and running in time to make the March 1 deadline next year. Several of our recent polls show Utahns are far more moderate on gun issues than some of the crazies on social media. The Utah Republican Party is still fighting over whether or not to kick candidates who gather signatures out of the party. Sen. Mitt Romney wants to ban flavored e-cigarettes. The race to replace Rob Bishop is growing. ...
Attorney General Sean Reyes discusses Utah's involvement in the legal action against Google
September 18, 2019 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBLast week, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes announced the state was part of a sweeping anti-trust legal action against Google for their practices in the digital advertising sphere. Reyes sits down with Managing Editor Bryan Schott to explain the investigation into Google and what happens next. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. A 5-star review means we'll send you one of our limited edition "Bernick and Schott on politics" laptop stickers. Follow ou...
Like Febreze for politics - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 17, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBUtah lawmakers tweak the state's medical cannabis laws in a special session. They also approved money for the 2020 census and a legal settlement with former Attorney General John Swallow. Legislative leaders say they expect a number of gun bills to make their way through the 2020 session. Our polling shows Utahns are in favor of some restrictions on guns in the wake of some high-profile mass shootings. Plus, we may be heading toward war in the Middle East, the Brett Kavanaugh story blows u...
Full moon gun poll fever - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 13, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Utah Supreme Court says partisan elections for the State School Board are okay. We've released several polls this week showing Utahns are in favor of several gun control measures. Not surprisingly, our social media channels are a sewer because people are commenting without reading the results. Mitt Romney says he won't endorse anyone in 2020, and he's not running himself. Rocky Anderson injects religion into the Salt Lake City mayors race. We go over the latest craziness from the Tr...
Interview: Utah Democratic Party Chair Jeff Merchant
September 11, 2019 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBCould Utah turn from a solid red state to purple? Newly-elected Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant thinks demographic changes in the Beehive State could make that happen within a decade. Merchant joins UtahPolicy.com managing editor Bryan Schott to discuss the challenges and opportunities he sees for Utah's minority party in the age of Donald Trump. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. A 5-star review means we'll send you one of our limited e...
Calling all Shakespeare nerds! - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 10, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBUtah lawmakers are prepping changes to the state's medical marijuana laws. But, those changes may delay implementation past the March 1 deadline. The state reaches a $1.5 million settlement with former Attorney General John Swallow. Our polling shows Utahns feel like they're better off now than they were four years ago, but that feeling does not extend to Utah women. Utahns say gun violence is a "major problem," but there's a massive gender gap in our polling numbers. Now there are two. ...
Alabama Sharpie elegy - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 06, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThere's a special session slated for later this month for lawmakers to tweak the state's medical cannabis laws and make changes to the 2020 caucus and convention schedule. Gov. Gary Herbert makes a $50k donation to Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox's campaign. Is it good news or bad news for the current Republican frontrunner? The legislature's tax reform task force discusses education funding and ways to make a tough decision without taking the blame. Lawmakers are discussing ways to change or even r...
Bob pitches a country music album - Bernick and Schott on politics
September 03, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBShould there be a citizenship question on the 2020 census? Our polling shows a slim majority of Utahns favor its inclusion, but there's a sharp partisan divide on the issue. Another poll shows Utahns support keeping Roe v. Wade in place. Could the issue be a potent one in the 2020 gubernatorial race? Spencer Cox is the only candidate so far in the 2020 governor's race. When will other candidates jump in? Did Cox make a mistake by getting in so early? Rep. Ben McAdams is headed toward som...
Rep. Ben McAdams on 2020, impeachment, the national debt and gun control
September 02, 2019 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBRep. Ben McAdams has the distinction of being the "most vulnerable" Democrat in Congress heading into the 2020 election. McAdams joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick to discuss his re-election campaign and his thoughts on whether Democrats should open impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. McAdams also talks about the deficit, which is projected to hit $1 trillion next year, abortion and if there are any gun control measures he could supp...
Trump trails Sanders and Booker in Utah - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 30, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSupport for Donald Trump's re-election in Utah sits at 40%. He trails Democrats Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders and is in a virtual tie with Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren. While there's almost no chance Trump could lose Utah in 2020, his unpopularity could cause big problems for Utah Republicans down-ballot. Joe Biden is following the Democratic playbook as he comes to Park City for a fundraiser. Rob Bishop says Utah should tell the feds to "go to hell" on education policy. Is he telegraph...
Ain't no way Democrats are gonna win up there - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 27, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSen. Mitt Romney is preparing a replacement plan for Obamacare that would "give more flexibility to states." Does it have a chance of passing Congress? Our polling shows Utahns don't want lawmakers to change Prop. 4, the anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative, but they do favor term limits for lawmakers. The race in Utah's 1st Congressional District will likely get crowded as Republicans jockey for the nomination to replace the retiring Rob Bishop. Ben McAdams is the "most vulnerable" De...
Podcast: Interview with Sen. Mitt Romney
August 27, 2019 01:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBSen. Mitt Romney speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how extreme partisanship in Congress is preventing bills from passing. He also talks about the exploding federal deficit, whether he is worried about the economy tipping into a recession, his work on an alternative to Obamacare and whether he would try to buy Greenland. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. If you give a 5-star review, we'll send you one of our limited edition "Bernick and Sc...
How much does it cost to make a political point? - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 23, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBLawmakers are tackling tax reform. Our polling shows they've got a tough task ahead of them if they decide to move forward with a number of controversial choices. We break down the numbers. The state's medical cannabis program is undergoing further changes as legislators tweak the law they passed last year. The state is spending more money to cover fewer people because of the Medicaid expansion alternative lawmakers adopted instead of Prop. 3. That's a lot of money to make a political poi...
Friendzoned by Mitt Romney - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 20, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNational Democrats think there's a chance Rep. Chris Stewart could be vulnerable in 2020, mostly because of his low approval ratings and President Donald Trump's unpopularity. Do Democrats have a chance to flip this district next year? We look at our most recent polling numbers about President Trump's Twitter account. Utahns don't like how he uses Twitter, but they don't think he's racist. More candidates jump into the Republican contest to face Democrat Ben McAdams in 2020. Mitt Romney c...
You are not good at Twitter - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 16, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBLuz Escamilla leapfrogs Jim Dabakis to apparently secure a spot in November's SLC mayoral election against Erin Mendenhall. We break down why Dabakis may be kicking himself for a long time after this surprising loss. Two UtahPolicy.com polls this week show Utahns are divided on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached, but they do not like his use of Twitter. Rep. Ken Ivory resigns from the Legislature. The Tax Reform task force gets back to work next week. It's looking more a...
Emergency podcast: Salt Lake City Mayor primary election breakdown
August 14, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBErin Mendenhall wins the Salt Lake City Mayor primary election and will face either Jim Dabakis or Luz Escamilla in November. Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick break down the results, and look ahead to the November campaign to be Salt Lake City's next mayor. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. If you leave a 5-star review, we'll send you one of our limited edition "Bernick and Schott on politics" laptop stickers. Follow ...
Reunited, and it feels so good! - Bernick and Schott on politics
August 13, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBBob Bernick and Bryan Schott are back with their cynical take on all things Utah politics. In this episode: Jon Huntsman is coming back to Utah, and everyone expects him to run for governor again next year. Our polling shows about half of Utahns want him to launch another campaign. Speaking of polling, our polls show President Donald Trump is massively unpopular in Utah. Could that help Democrat Ben McAdams next year? Could Chris Stewart be in trouble? Kim Coleman is the fourth Republica...
Pollcast: A conversation about public opinion polling with Kyrene Gibb of Y2 Analytics
August 02, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBUtahPolicy.com is partnering with Y2 Analytics to launch the Utah Political Trends project to measure public attitudes of Utahns on several issues. Managing Editor Bryan Schott sat down with Kyrene Gibb, partner with Y2 Analytics, to discuss the project, how they conduct the polls and why you can trust the results are accurate. If you like this podcast, leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. If you leave a 5-star review, we'll send you one of our limited edition "Bernick and Schot...
I'll be your dungeon master of politics - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 30, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBRob Bishop announced he's retiring from Congress. Which Republicans are considering running to replace him? The feds will deny Utah's plan for a stripped-down Medicaid expansion. Don't hold your breath expecting lawmakers to fully implement Prop. 3 anytime soon. Mia Love says President Donald Trump's tweets attacking minorities are racist. Utah's members of Congress have remained silent on the controversy. Would they pay a political price for speaking out about the president? Democrats i...
Binders full of... - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 26, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe much-anticipated Mueller hearings came and went this week. Did the marathon television event change any minds? Mueller highlighted the threat from foreign interference in our elections. Why isn't Congress doing enough to combat that ahead of 2020? Rep. Chris Stewart tried for a big "gotcha" moment during his 5 minutes questioning Mueller, but it turns out he's pretty bad at that. Rep. Ben McAdams has the highest approval ratings of Utah's congressional delegation, but Sen. Mitt Romney...
A shiver down the spine of every politician - Bernick and Schott on Politics
July 23, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn a bid for relevance, the United Utah Party launches a term-limits ballot initiative. Do they have what it takes to put the issue on the ballot? If it passes, will Utah lawmakers abide by the will of the voters? We break down the newly published approval ratings for Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox. Are there some warning signs for Cox's 2020 gubernatorial bid? Utahns say social media platforms should be able to censor what users post online. Trump triples down on his ra...
Keeping up with the news is hard work - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 19, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBSpencer Stokes of Stokes Strategies fills in for Bob this week. He joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott to discuss the major stories in Utah politics this week. New polling shows most Utahns disapprove of President Trump's job performance, and just 38% would vote to re-elect Trump in 2020. Does that spell trouble brewing for Trump next year? Could those numbers help Ben McAdams in next year's re-election bid? Ben McAdams votes against a $15 minimum wage, potentially angering some of his sup...
Profiles in courage - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 16, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week on Utah's longest-running political podcast: Utah's members of Congress react (or don't react) to President Trump's racist tweets. Ben McAdams raises a ton of money Rob Bishop raises no money, but that doesn't mean he's leaving Congress Jim Dabakis was boring during a televised debate The BLM is moving to Grand Junction The federal deficit is set to surpass $1 trillion How Utah's extreme congressional gerrymandering stifles news coverage Plus, Bryan sings a jaunty song and ...
Mia Love is milking this for all it's worth - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 12, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this week's episode of Utah's longest-running political podcast: The aftermath of the inland port protests It begins. National Republicans target Ben McAdams over impeachment Mia Love says she'll decide soon whether she's going to run in 2020 (she's not). Will Jon Huntsman run for governor in 2020? A wild story about Kamala Harris' campaign in Utah Utah County government switcheroo Alex Acosta quite Trump surrenders on the census but wins in court. Award-winning journalists Bryan...
I believe the term is 'sugar daddy' - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 09, 2019 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBOn this episode of Utah's longest-running political podcast: Mia Love is making noise about running again. We break down why she probably won't. Republican hardliners are threatening to stir up trouble over Utah's dual-path to the ballot. The FBI and ICE reportedly accessed Utah's driver's license database for a facial recognition program. Donald Trump is mad at Fox News. Bad news for Sen. Todd Weiler about Twitter. Eric Swalwell drops out of the 2020 presidential race, but billionair...
Derek Miller discusses the Inland Port, Tax reform and Utah's economy
July 08, 2019 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDerek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber joins the podcast. Miller is also chairman of the Inland Port Authority board. He discusses several subjects with Managing Editor Bryan Schott including: The ongoing protests surrounding the Inland Port Tax reform Are Utah businesses worried the economy is heading for a downturn? International trade UtahPolicy.com's daily email newsletter gets you up to speed with all the important political stories every weekday morning. Subscr...
Unsolicited advice - Bernick and Schott on politics
July 02, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWe discuss the latest Utah political news: Salt Lake City mayor race fundraising numbers. Jackie Biskupski's campaign spending might give us a clue about why she dropped out of the race. Another challenger in UT04 appears. Donald Trump's 4th of July salute to...himself. What the hell is happening on the border? $6 billion in campaign ad spending for 2020. Let's all freak out about Colin Kaepernick! Plus, Bryan's unsolicited advice for candidates! Award-winning journalists Bryan Scho...
Utah is not going to be a purple utopia - Bernick and Schott on politics
June 28, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBTime to break down the latest news in Utah politics: The Supreme Court issued a blockbuster ruling on gerrymandering this week. What does that mean for the Better Boundaries initiative. Utah's 4th Congressional District is popping! Trump will have a Republican challenger in Utah on Super Tuesday. Herbert takes aim at conversion therapy. Romney says rape allegations against Trump should be "evaluated." Abortion could be a contentious debate in Utah next year. It's Mueller time! Democ...
Just like that, the Utah GOP is out of debt! Bernick and Schott on politics
June 25, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode: The Utah GOP is out of debt Utah Democrats pick a new chairman ahead of the 2020 elections Sen. Dan McCay's anti-abortion bill could be a factor at the ballot box next year It will be hard for Republicans to knock Rep. Ben McAdams off message Public hearings on tax reform start this week Do voters understand the fight over the inland port? Iran and President Trump are trading threats and insults What will the future of the GOP be after Trump? Democrats get ready to ...
Bad decisions and armpit farts - Bernick and Schott on politics
June 21, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOn this episode: We raise a number of legitimate questions about Spencer Cox's deal with KSL to distribute his podcast. Rep. Rob Bishop may be rethinking his decision to retire at the end of this term. Meanwhile, there are a number of Republicans thinking about running to replace him if he leaves after this term. President Trump orders, then stops a military strike on Iran. Roy Moore is back. A nightmare scenario for Democrats in 2020. An update on the UFO menace. Award-winning journa...
I got bamboozled - Bernick and Schott on politics
June 18, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week on the podcast: Spencer Cox's fundraising Dan McCay's decision not to run for Congress in 2020 The Utah GOP's plan to raise $1 million for 2020 Republican Bill Weld's bold prediction he will beat Donald Trump it the Utah presidential primary Jackie Biskupski tees off on the candidates to replace her over the controversial inland port Donald Trump launches his re-election campaign and U.S. officials won't tell him about cyber warfare against Russia Award-winning journalists B...