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Bryan Schott, political correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, brings you conversations with Utah newsmakers, national political experts and authors. He also discusses the latest Utah political news with local reporters and other political figures.Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Spencer Stokes joins Bryan Schott on the podcast to wrap up the week in Utah political news.We examine the all virtual Democratic convention. What worked? What didn't? And what will Republicans do in response next week?Burgess Owens is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention. Spencer gives him some unsolicited advice on what he should say.Gov. Gary Herbert and the Utah legislature are at an impasse over the length and scope of emergency declarations due to the coronavirus.Utahns are donating more money to Donald Trump than Joe Biden, but the gap between Republican and Democratic fundraising is not as stark as in years past.Sen. Mike Lee takes some heat for making a joke about coronavirus prevention measures in a classroom. And, Spencer makes a plea to do what you can to help Utah's teachers as they return to the classroom. Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Political strategist Rick Wilson has found a new life as part of a group of "never Trump" former Republicans who are working to deny President Donald Trump another term in office. Wilson is one of the founders of The Lincoln Project, the group behind a series of television and internet ads that are targeting Trump and his Republican allies in the Senate ahead of the November election.Wilson is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "Running Against the Devil. A Plot to Save America from Trump - and Democrats from Themselves," which has recently been released on paperback. In that book, he offers a blueprint for how Democrats can beat Trump in November. It's also a handy primer for anyone hoping to understand the bare-knuckle nature of our political campaigns. Wilson joins Bryan Schott to discuss his book, why the Lincoln Project ads are so good at getting under Trump's skin and why he thinks Republicans like Sen. Mike Lee will face a political reckoning once Trump is out of office. There's also some discussion of Dungeons and Dragons. Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Republican Thomas Wright joins the podcast to discuss his run for governor. Wright says he has "no regrets" about his campaign, even though it didn't finish the way he wanted it to. He also talks about how the coronavirus pandemic completely changed the complexion of the race. Wright correctly predicted that Donald Trump would defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016. He tellsBryan Schott why he thinks it's much more likely that Trump wins in November than Democrat Joe Biden. If you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the latest news from around the Utah political universe.Republicans in the Utah Legislature back away from a plan to give tax credits to parents who homeschool their kids during the pandemic. Critics called it a backdoor attempt to create vouchers.Teachers in the Granite School District are worried about returning to class.Time is running out for Jon Huntsman to decide on a write-in campaign for governor. We break down a right-wing, fake news smear against Mitt Romney. The Ben McAdams/Burgess Owens race shifts slightly away from the incumbent. The Republican candidates for Governor dropped $3.7 million on advertising leading up to the June primary election.Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate, Trump messes with the mail and QAnon comes to Congress.If you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

America is still trying to come to grips with the story of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Russia's efforts to undermine Democrat Hillary Clinton, and later how they helped Republican Donald Trump win, is something Americans need to understand if only to keep it from happening again.But, to think what happened in 2016 was a one-time situation is not accurate. David Shimer’s new book, Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference, details the history of how both countries have attempted to put their thumb on the scales of democracy around the globe. Shimer also delivers a stark warning about the 2020 election as Russia’s efforts continue apace. Shimer joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott to discuss his book and the threat to elections in America that we're still not taking seriously.David Shimer on Twitter: @davidashimerIf you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick run through the news from a busy few days in Utah politics.Another special session is on tap for Utah lawmakers next week. We look at some of the issues they may tackle during the session, including a plan to possibly give tax credits to parents who keep their kids home due to the coronavirus.Lawmakers are looking at issuing bonds to pay for construction projects and maintenance at state parks. Jon Huntsman is facing a deadline to decide whether he will launch a write-in campaign for governor. Sen. Mike Lee says Google is biased against conservatives, even though that's not how the internet works. A GOP super PAC is ready to dump a bunch of money into the race between Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens, and Owens goes on Fox News to blame "radical leftists" for the cancelation of college football. Plus, President Donald Trump wants to be on Mt. Rushmore.If you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick wrap up another busy week in Utah politics.Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox hides behind Gov. Gary Herbert when asked if he supports a statewide mask mandate. The state abandons the "modified quarantine" plan for public schools when they re-open. There are still lots of worries about whether teachers and students will be safe when they return to the classroom.A new poll gives President Donald Trump a lead over Joe Biden in Utah, but we explain why there are some numbers in the survey that look suspicious.Democrat Ben McAdams starts advertising in his 4th Congressional District race against Republican Burgess Owens.Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill comes under fire for filing felony charges against some protesters. Plus, Trump calls for more debates against Joe Biden and wants some of his Fox News favorites to be the moderators.If you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.You can subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

We’re less than three months toward election day, and some of the trends that will shape the November vote are coming into focus. To map out what the next three months could look like, we speak with Nathan Gonzales of InsideElections.com.He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about Democrat Joe Biden's lead over Republican Donald Trump, and whether that lead will hold until November. Will the distaste for Trump among many Utah voters loosen the GOP’s grip on the state? Can Democrat Ben McAdams hold off a tough challenge from Republican Burgess Owens? And, are there any surprises lurking on the Utah electoral landscape?Links:Nathan Gonzales on Twitter: @NathanLGonzalesInsideElections.comIf you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.You can subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political news.A new poll shows the race between Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens is a dead heat, but can you trust those numbers? We discuss.Will Utah schools be able to open during this pandemic? We're seeing other areas are having some difficulties. How will Utah lawmakers react if the schools have to close down again?Congress still can't make a deal on a coronavirus relief program.Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announces some changes to police policy in her city, while Cottonwood Heights is having some problems. Gov. Gary Herbert is planning a "farewell fundraiser" next month in Utah County.Democratic congressional nominee Darren Perry gets caught up in a child support controversy.And, we discuss President Donald Trump's astonishing interview with Axios' Jonathan Swan.If you have a question for us, send an email to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.You can subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joins the podcast to discuss how the city and state are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, the toll the virus is taking on the city’s west side as well as the overall city budget, and the risks of re-opening public schools. She also talks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott her opposition to the Trump administration sending federal law enforcement officers into some of the nation’s cities.You can subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick bring you up to speed on the latest Utah political news.Utah will allow schoolchildren to attend class if they've been exposed to Covid-19. Will teachers feel safe returning to the classroom? The state's largest teachers union demands Gov. Herbert abandon the plan to reopen schools in the fall, and parents in some areas say they don't feel safe sending their kids back to class. Gov. Herbert insists a statewide mask mandate is "still on the table" (spoiler alert: it's not).The White House says Utah is still in the "red zone" for coronavirus spread.Utah's tax revenues fell 4.2% from the last year, but that number doesn't tell the whole story.Mitt Romney rips President Donald Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany. President Trump suggests postponing the 2020 election, and we get another indication of how the presidential campaigns think the race is shaping up.No, there is not a reservoir of "hidden" Trump voters, and anyone who thinks so is wrong.The White House scrapped a plan to test for the coronavirus because it was primarily hitting Democratic states.Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain died from coronavirus.Bryan shares his favorite quote from the last week.You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Now that the 2020 Utah primary elections are over, we speak with political consultant Danny Laub from Poolhouse to get some insight on the results. Laub speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how Spencer Cox was able to squeak by Jon Huntsman in the GOP race for governor, why Burgess Owens dominated the GOP contest to face Democrat Ben McAdams in November, and Blake Moore's rise from obscurity.Laub has worked on several Utah campaigns, including Rep. John Curtis' 2017 victory, Mitt Romney's 2018 Senate race and Aimee Winder Newton's gubernatorial run.Links:Danny Laub on Twitter: @dannylaubPoolhouse home pageLet us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political news with less than 100 days to the November election.The local media got wound up that Spencer Cox has essentially disappeared after winning the GOP nomination. We explain why all that hand-wringing is a bit overwrought, and why we shouldn't expect to hear from Cox anytime soon.Gov. Gary Herbert hosts a party but doesn't require masks. Donald Trump, Jr. comes to Utah to campaign and fundraises for Burgess Owens. Will that make a difference in November?The Florida GOP convention is canceled, leaving dozens of Utah Republicans who were set to be delegates to the event out in the cold. Mitt Romney is playing a big part in the next coronavirus stimulus bill.Donald Trump doesn't understand Twitter's trending topics. Plus, let's freak out about UFOs!Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Charlie Sykes, editor in chief of The Bulwark, joins the podcast to help us make sense of the current political moment in America.He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about the political landscape ahead of the 2020 election, the unlikely coalition of Democrats and Republicans who are banding together to defeat Donald Trump in November and where Mitt Romney fits in today's Republican Party. Links:Charlie Sykes on Twitter: @SykesCharlieThe Bulwark website.Subscribe to The Bulwark's email newsletters.Charlie Sykes' daily podcast.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political news on a Pioneer Day episode of our podcast.Gov. Gary Herbert is still pleading with Utahns to wear masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus, but he still won't make masks mandatory. Salt Lake County unveils data showing face coverings in public work. Intricate political machinations in the race for the GOP nomination in one Utah County legislative seat.Utah House members are split on a vote to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol building.Plus, President Donald Trump can't shut up about a cognitive test he took in 2018.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

The far-right QAnon conspiracy theory emerged in the Utah political sphere last week when it was reported that Republican Congressional candidate Burgess Owens appeared as a guest on an obscure YouTube channel dedicated to QAnon.To understand what QAnon is, and why Owens seeming flirtation with the organization is so troubling, Will Sommer of the Daily Beast joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott on the podcast. Sommer reports on fringe and extremist elements in politics. We discuss what followers of the QAnon theory believe and whether the group is dangerous. Links:Will Sommer on Twitter: @willsommerDaily Beast: GOPers are trying to recruit QAnon voters and using this YouTube show to do itDaily Beast: TikTok teens are obsessed with PizzagateSign up for Will's "Right Richter" newsletter hereLet us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick dig into the latest Utah political news. A devastating ProPublica article says the state's coronavirus response is being driven by economic rather than public health considerations.Utah is preparing a "major" push to get people to wear masks. Will it work?4th District Republican candidate Burgess Owens wades into the Washington Redskins nickname controversy. President Trump will still likely carry Utah in November's election, but his hold on the state is getting a little weaker. Plus, Trump's interview, secret police in Portland, a new federal stimulus bill and another warning about foreign influence in our elections. Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political news.A White House document says Utah is one of 18 states that should roll back the opening of businesses because of a rising number of coronavirus cases. Gov. Gary Herbert says the state is adjusting their coronavirus restrictions to allow Salt Lake City schools to re-open. A group of maskless protesters disrupts a Utah County meeting about mask requirements. Ben McAdams has a massive cash advantage ahead of November's election.It's kinda strange how QAnon is popping up around GOP congressional nominee Burgess Owens. There's a poll showing Owens leading McAdams by 9 points, but there are some very good reasons to cast doubt on those results. Utah's unemployment rate drops dramatically. President Donald Trump holds an alarming press conference.What the hell is happening in Portland?And, we dip into the mailbag.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Subscribe to our daily email newsletter. We bring you the top political stories from around the web every weekday morning. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Mary Frances McGowan reports on governors and state legislatures for National Journal. She joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott to discuss some of the important down ballot races in 2020. McGowan talks about the effect the coronavirus could have on legislative races this year, and whether President Trump's electoral struggles could hurt Republicans looking to ride his coattails to victory in November. She also explains why political junkies should pay attention to races in North Carolina and Georgia in November. Twitter: @maryfrancesmcgLet us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the top Utah political news in our Tuesday podcast.Jon Huntsman says he won't run as a write-in candidate for governor, but his supporters still hope they can change his mind. Three of the GOP candidates for governor pulled in big, and surprising, donations during the final week of the campaign. Utah officials apparently believe clever branding can defeat the coronavirus.What will happen when Utah re-opens the schools in November? Will they be able to stay open?Sen. Mitt Romney slams President Trump's commutation of Roger Stone's sentence.Plus, Bryan and Bob air some of their petty grievances.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Listen to our Friday roundup of the top Utah political news with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.Jon Huntsman is considering a write-in campaign after losing the GOP primary by 7,400 votes.Utah's coronavirus outbreak is getting worse. Gov. Gary Herbert says masks will be required in schools but he won't make them mandatory statewide.The Healthy Together app looks like a $3 million boondoggle.Protesters smash windows in Salt Lake City after the Salt Lake County District Attorney declines to press charges against police officers who killed Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal.Plus, President Trump postpones a rally because he's afraid of rain.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Have Republicans in Congress abandoned pursuing good public policy to pursue political power?Steve Benen, award-winning producer of MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, argues that the GOP has become a "post-policy" political party in his new book "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."Benen joins Managing Editor Bryan Schott to discuss how the GOP got to this point, and whether this brand of post-policy politics is starting to trickle down to the states. They also talk about the implications for the 2020 election and beyond. Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

The primary elections in Utah are (mostly) over. Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick break down the results in our Tuesday podcast.Spencer Cox wins the GOP nomination for governor. How did that happen, and what's next for the losing candidates?Will there be any excitement in Utah's elections now that the primaries are over?Some lawmakers want to switch Utah's primary elections from winner take all to Ranked Choice Voting. Is there a chance that the bill could pass?Does Burgess Owens need to dial back some of Fox News rhetoric to beat Ben McAdams in November?Why did the Utah Department of Health issue a weird statement saying Dr. Angela Dunn's job was not in danger?Gov. Gary Herbert says Utah's schools will open in the fall. How realistic is that projection?Plus, Donald Trump thinks statues are the way to win in November. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPandoraPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Scott Howell joins Bryan Schott to discuss the initial primary election results. Spencer Cox is leading over Jon Huntsman. What went wrong for Greg Hughes and Thomas Wright?Burgess Owens will take on Ben McAdams in November. Will he be able to unseat Utah's lone Democrat in Congress?The race for the GOP nod to replace Rob Bishop in Congress is a nail-biter.Lyle Hillyard gets dumped by voters after 40 years in the Utah legislature.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Listen to our Friday Utah political news roundup with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.It's the final weekend before the Utah primary elections and several campaigns are getting nasty in the final days.The Republicans running for governor have raised and spent millions of dollars on the effort. They are also taking radically different approaches to advertising and media.You'll have to wait a little longer to get the first wave of results on election day, mostly because of a fear that voters may try to game the system.Utah's coronavirus cases are exploding. Gov. Gary Herbert has paused lifting any more restrictions and will let some counties mandate face coverings. We discuss how the candidates for governor have politicized the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.Our latest polling shows Utahns believe things in the U.S. are out of control. Most Utahns say race relations in America are in poor shape.Plus, President Donald Trump has resorted to using some interesting grammar.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Longtime political strategist Steve Schmidt joins the podcast to discuss the 2020 election and where things stand with less than five months to go until election day.Schmidt also discusses why Utah Republicans haven't fully gotten on board with President Donald Trump, Mitt Romney's place in the Republican party and that poorly attended campaign rally in Tulsa.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Let's Tuesday with another breakdown of the top stories in Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.It's one week to election day. Spencer Cox has a small lead in our latest poll in the GOP governor's race, but Jon Huntsman and Greg Hughes have a realistic chance of winning as well. What factor will newly registered Republicans have on the final outcome?Utah is moving closer to disaster as coronavirus cases continue to spike. The state's community task force is being sidelined at the same time that health officials are warning we may be on the path to another shutdown. We discuss the naked political considerations in the state's response to the virus.Republican Burgess Owens leads the GOP fundraising race in Utah's 4th Congressional District.Mitt Romney calls the ouster of the top federal prosecutor in NYC "pretty swampy."President Trump spends 15 minutes discussing ramps and his ability to drink water during his disastrous rally in Tulsa. Plus, Bryan gives you a crash course on how to start thinking like a cynic.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerListen Notes

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick wrap an exhausting week of Utah political news. We wrap up the best political debate Utah has seen in years as the four Republicans running for governor tangle in primetime.Utah lawmakers slash millions from the state budget.Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Utah as parts of the state transition to the lowest level of restrictions. Gov. Gary Herbert unveiled the latest blueprint to help the state's economy recover from the pandemic.More problems for TestUtah as coronavirus tests for Utah National Guard soldiers temporarily went unaccounted for.A shadowy group sends mailers out attacking Jon Huntsman.Plus, the biggest sign yet that President Trump knows he's losing the 2020 election.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

It's time for a Tuesday roundup of the big news in Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.The GOP race for Utah Governor is coming down to the wire. A new poll gives Jon Huntsman a small lead over Spencer Cox, which means the race is probably going to be close. Can Greg Hughes win with a base-only strategy? Can Thomas Wright get any traction?Lawmakers have a lot of work ahead of them during the upcoming special session.The app Utah bought to help with contact tracing doesn't do what state officials say it does.President Trump's unpopularity in Utah could hurt some Republican candidates for Congress in November. More questions arise about President Trump's health. Plus, Don Jr. interviews his dad.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Veteran journalist Ray Suarez joins us for a conversation about race relations and the nationwide protests that have broken out following the murder of George Floyd.Suarez tells Managing Editor Bryan Schott that modern communication tools helped the protests to grow so rapidly and reach all parts of the globe. He also said America is still grappling with issues of race and inequality, and technology is helping others understand the problem like never before. If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Time for our Friday look at the stories driving Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.Lawmakers will meet in a special session next week to deal with the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.Gov. Gary Herbert pushes pause on Utah's efforts to reopen the state's economy, even though it's clear he doesn't want to do that.We look at some polling ahead of the June primary election. Former Gov. Jon Huntsman has the coronavirus.We watched some terrible debates so you don't have to.Mitt Romney and President Trump's insane tweet about elderly Antifa supersoldiers.Plus, you can't sue Trump if you catch Covid-19 at one of his rallies.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Listen to the Tuesday edition of our podcast to understand the who, what, when, where, why, how and if of Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.Is Spencer Cox playing it safe with three weeks to go until the primary election? We preview upcoming debates and how Cox was pressured to participate.Mitt Romney joins a Black Lives Matter march in Washington, D.C. He's also part of a growing number of Republicans who won't support a second term for President Trump.Lawmakers are targeting June 18 and 19 for a special session. Some legislators will attend in person despite the Covid-19 outbreak.Coronavirus cases are starting to rise in Utah. Did Utah move too quickly to the "yellow" stage, and will parts of the state move back to "orange"?Campaign 2020 news.President Trump is gazillion points underwater in polling.President Trump tries to re-ignite the national anthem controversy as the NFL apologizes for how they handled protests. The U.S. officially entered a recession in February. Plus, we acknowledge Sen. Todd Weiler's expert trolling.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Time to take stock of the latest Utah political news with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.State Auditor John Dougall says he won't be finished with his probe into state spending during the coronavirus pandemic before the June primary election. We look at the political implications.Wowee! What a debate between the Republican AG candidates! Too bad the event featuring the Republicans running in CD1 wasn't a fraction as entertaining.Sen. Mitt Romney's job approval ratings jumped following impeachment. Gov. Gary Herbert is also getting good approval ratings from Utahns according to our polling. Romney praises former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' criticism of President Trump. The Republican National Convention is moving from North Carolina, but the event won't be coming to Utah.President Trump "inspects" the White House bunker. And, splitting hairs over tear gas.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick are back to give perspective and context to the top Utah political news from the last few days.Salt Lake City is hit with violent demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. We discuss the political response and how the media covered the events as they unfolded.Debate season is here. We look at the Republican primary debates for Utah governor and in CD4. We also touch on the Democratic debate in CD1.Polling shows President Trump's approval rating underwater in Utah, while Democrat Ben McAdams' job approval has rebounded dramatically since the impeachment drama. The Utah Republican Party invokes a controversial rule to punish a primary candidate who gathered signatures to get on the primary ballot. President Trump hides in a bunker and gets a controversial photo op through the use of tear gas. Plus, riot control bees!If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick explain a week chock full of Utah political news.We broke the story that Gov. Gary Herbert tried to get Thomas Wright to drop out of the governor's race. Herbert confirmed our story on Thursday. Wright claims another campaign leaked the story in order to gain a political advantage. We look at what happened, what we still don't know, and how this could affect the race. The first televised debates take place next week. The Utah Debate Commission may have a problem on their hands with one of the moderators.Utah lawmakers are trying to find places to cut the budget. Utah has more than 100 deaths from COVID-19. Most Utahns say they're worried the state may lift restrictions too soon. 70 percent said they would likely stay at home for another month if public health officials asked them to.Donald Trump picks a fight with Twitter after they fact check him.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick dig into the latest Utah political headlines following the Memorial Day weekend.Our newest poll shows Donald Trump leading Joe Biden by just 3 points in the Beehive State. We discuss why these numbers may not be too far away from reality.Some Independents and Democrats are registering as Republicans to vote in the June GOP primary for governor. Will this strategy have an impact on the results? Rep. Casey Snider calls foul on the effort, saying only real Republicans should determine the party's nominee.The number of COVID-19 cases appears to be on an upswing in Utah. Did the state move to quickly to lift restrictions? Utah's unemployment rate jumps to 9.7 percent, but it's not as bad as other places in the country.Bryan and Bob have a dynamite idea for a Greg Hughes campaign ad.President Trump spends his holiday weekend golfing and rage tweeting. Trump threatens to move the Republican convention out of North Carolina. We discuss this fantastic article by Tom Nichols in the Atlantic.Plus, Bryan and Bob have a dynamite idea for a Greg Hughes campaign ad.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick bring you the only news roundup you need to understand what's going on in Utah politics.Jon Huntsman and Spencer Cox unveil radically different strategies heading into the homestretch of the campaign.The attacks on Spencer Cox are going to get more intense in the final month before election day.We break down our polls in CD1, CD4 and the AG primary races.Gov. Gary Herbert unveils the next step in the state's economic recovery plan.President Trump reportedly has the attention span of a toddler.And, we dip into the mailbag to consider the future of the GOP.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick give you their take on the latest Utah political headlines.We break down our new poll showing Spencer Cox is leading in the GOP race for governor.Utahns don't much approve of the way President Trump is handling the response to the coronavirus, but they do give good marks to state and local officials.The latest news from the campaign trail.Ben McAdams and Chris Stewart on the latest coronavirus relief package.President Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent Covid-19. The Trump children are competing to see who can be the most awful.Plus, why the Utah Debate Commission is doing the public a disservice.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick bring you their take on the top political news. Most of Utah is moving from "orange" to "yellow" with the state's coronavirus restrictions. Lawmakers are bracing for a terrible budget year because of COVID-19.It's "silly season" ahead of the big GOP primary elections.Romney criticizes the Trump administration's coronavirus testing efforts. President Trump keeps pushing "Obamagate," but nobody knows what the heck that means. And, Jared Kushner doesn't understand how U.S. elections are conducted.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcher

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick break down the top political headlines.Utah is paying nearly $6 million for a coronavirus tracing app they could have had for free. How will the coronavirus spending affect the GOP race for governor?The GOP primary for Attorney General is an important race you should pay attention to. Nancy Workman passes away.President Trump can't explain what "Obamagate" is.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the hot political topics in the Friday edition of our podcast.Republican candidates for governor debate.Governor Herbert's curious press conference timing.Coronavirus spending comes under scrutiny.Utah's economy and coronavirus.A theory why President Trump won't wear a mask.Plus, political mercenaries!If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick break down the important Utah political headlines from the past few days in the Tuesday edition of our podcast.State spending during the coronavirus pandemic is coming under scrutiny.Lawmakers eyeing more special sessions. Most of the legal challenges from candidates seeking to get on the primary ballot are over, but one House candidate is still trying to secure a spot, but a crazy rule from the Weber County GOP could prevent that.Utah is relaxing some coronavirus restrictions.Plus, President Donald Trump claims he's been treated worse than Abraham Lincoln.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Although time has no meaning anymore, Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick bring you the Friday edition of our Utah political news roundup.Utah allows some businesses to re-open as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed.Will the hydroxychloroquine scandal impact the June primary?Jeff Burningham and Jan Garbett sue to get on the primary ballot.Mitt Romney is critical of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.The Republican candidates for governor try out their campaign pitches.Debates suck, but we talk about ways to make them suck less.The Banjo controversy.Voters don't yet favor a change to Utah's school funding model.The death toll from the novel coronavirus passes 60,000 in America.Joe Biden breaks his silence on the Tara Reade allegations.Donald Trump is losing the 2020 election, and he knows it.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

The June primary election lineups are set, mostly. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the top Utah political news headlines.Greg Hughes and Spencer Cox win the Utah GOP convention race for governor.John Swallow's bid to return to Utah politics is snuffed out.Don't think the convention results will give you an indication of how the primary elections will go.Jan Garbett's legal gambit might put her on the June primary ballot for governor.Utah is making moves to reopen some businesses next week.Donald Trump is feeling unloved.The White House plants a ridiculous story about Trump's work habits. Plus, the Navy admits UFOs are real.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the avalanche of recent Utah political news.Legislators complete back-to-back special sessions.$4 billion in federal coronavirus aid.Protections for businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.Lawmakers brace for big budget cuts.GOP convention strategyThe state spends a bunch of money on an unproven treatment for coronavirus.A right-wing freakout is responsible for killing proposed legislation.President Trump suggests injecting disinfectant could cure the coronavirus.Unemployment may already be at 20 percent.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick break down the top Utah political news stories.Gov. Herbert and lawmakers are pushing to allow some Utah businesses to open at the beginning of May.The links between coronavirus protests and right-wing wackos.The legislature may provide some legal protections for businesses that reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.Rep. Ben McAdams joins a bipartisan group in Congress in drafting a blueprint for getting America's economy working again.Rep. Brad Daw is ousted by Utah County GOP delegates, while several other incumbents are forced into primary elections.Lawmakers reach a deal with Gov. Herbert on changes to a vetoed special needs scholarship bill. Congress is scrambling to provide more money for small businesses and President Trump says he's shutting down all immigration because of COVID-19.Oil goes negative.Plus, a big scoop that didn't happen.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick wrap up the week's political news.The Utah Legislature and Gov. Gary Herbert want to put the pedal to the metal and get Utah's economy running again. More than 100,000 Utahns have filed for unemployment in recent weeks.Legislators want to curb Gov. Herbert's authority during a public health crisis.The Utah Legislature's online special session is going fairly smooth...so far.No surprise, but Utah schools won't reopen again this year.We break down our polls in the 4th CD race and the Utah Attorney General contest.Mitt Romney gets the "Mean Girls" treatment from the White House.President Trump wanted his own daily talk radio show, and he may try to force Congress to adjourn. Plus, researchers say we may have to continue social distancing measures until 2022.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political news.Legislators will meet in their first-ever online special session later this week. They'll make changes to the budget because of the coronavirus pandemic. They also will try to find ways to get Utah's economy back on track.Republican Jon Huntsman qualified for the primary ballot through signature gathering. How will that affect the vote at the upcoming GOP state convention.GOP governor candidate Jeff Burningham has spent more on advertising than the rest of the field combined, but it doesn't seem to be helping him in the polls.Our polling shows President Donald Trump leading presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden by just 5 points in Utah.Trump blasts the media over his coronavirus response and claims to have "total authority" when it comes to restarting the economy.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick wrap up the week's Utah political headlines.Our new poll shows Spencer Cox with a 7 point lead over Jon Huntsman, but Greg Hughes' campaign is beginning to pick up steam. Sen. Mike Lee is endorsing Huntsman's campaign for governor.Gov. Herbert extends his "stay safe, stay home" directive, and announces the state will ask travelers into the state to provide information about their destination and whether they are showing symptoms of coronavirus.Lawmakers are set to hold an online special session next week.Half of Utah voters think the media is overstating the risk from the coronavirus.President Donald Trump wants to re-open the economy next month.Bernie Sanders drops out of the 2020 race.Plus, tips on how you might be able to attract Mike Lee to your house.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.

Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the latest Utah political headlines.Lawmakers may not wait on Gov. Gary Herbert to call a special session. Instead, they may convene next week in an online session.House Democrats call on Gov. Gary Herbert to issue a statewide stay at home order because of the coronavirus pandemic, but he may not as Utah appears to be flattening the curve of the outbreak.Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee are out of quarantine after being exposed to the virus, and Rep. Chris Stewart says he wants to make sure any investigation into the coronavirus outbreak isn't designed to embarrass President Donald Trump. We break down our latest poll results about Utahns attitudes about the coronavirus. Plus, we're learning more about how the Trump administration squandered the time they had to prepare for the virus coming to America and Congress is eyeing another trillion-dollar stimulus package.If you have a question you'd like answered, you can send it to mailbag@utahpolicy.com.Let us know what you think about the show. Find out how to leave us a rating and review at RateThisPodcast.com.Follow our social media feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can listen everywhere you get your podcasts:iTunesSpotifyPodchaserIHeartRadioTuneInGoogleStitcherAlso available on your favorite podcast app.If you'd like to get your message to Utah's political movers and shakers by sponsoring this podcast, send us an email.