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Host: Leah Murray Salt Lake City incumbent Mayor Erin Mendenhall has outraised money in this campaign. Spencer Stokes, President at Stokes Strategies, joins us to discuss the numbers, and what it means for the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host: Leah Murray SLC Mayoral Race Donations Salt Lake City incumbent Mayor Erin Mendenhall has outraised money in this campaign. Spencer Stokes, President at Stokes Strategies, joins us to discuss the numbers, and what it means for the race. Utah's Consumer Sentiment Rises We are halfway through 2023, and it seems we have put our supply chain issues and high inflation numbers behind us. A new Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment says Utah's consumer sentiment rose last month to its highest level in more than a year. We speak with Phil Dean, Chief Economist & Public Finance Senior Research Fellow at Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to discuss the survey. Free College Tuition For Lower Income Families Two weeks ago the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action and President Biden's loan forgiveness plan. Now some colleges and universities are finding ways to make going to college more accessible for many. We call Jessica Oyler, VP of Student Access and Success at Weber State University, to discuss the new measures set by colleges around the country. Can You Sue Meta and Openai For Copyright Infringement? Comedian Sarah Silverman filed a lawsuit with two other authors alleging copyright infringement against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the program to discuss the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Taylor Morgan live from the State Capitol The 2023 Legislative session has been full of surprises... not just for lawmakers but for lobbyists working diligently behind the scenes to get their priorities passed. Spencer Stokes from Stokes Strategies has been present for many Utah legislative sessions. He breaks down what this year was like for lobbyists and how it was different than years past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Holton is known for his love of Food, Family, Politics, Utah Made Products, and People! His resume includes Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Mike Lee, Director of Operations of The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA), Campaign Manager for Mia Love, and Sushi Chef to name a few. Matt recently joined Spencer Stokes as a Partner at Stokes Strategies and will continue to work on Senator Lee's 2022 Re-Election Campaign. My claim to fame is being a member of the "Entire Korean Caucus at the GOP State Convention" which he recently tweeted. For those that don't know Matt, you're about to meet someone that is liked by everyone. He shares the choices that led him to his current career, and talks about decision-making and prioritizing his family. For those that do know Matt, you'll be entertained as he asks about me and shows his true colors as one who really enjoys learning about people and cares deeply about relationships. https://twitter.com/tami_tran8/status/1518070320082538496?s=21&t=w_-LqWI4G9eYLnJHth8rJg
There are more than six months until the 2022 election, but some of the big races may already be taking shape. Our panel discusses new polling numbers and the surprising outcome at the Davis County Republican Convention. Plus, with the dust settling on the legislature’s veto override, what could come next. Derek Brown, partner with Lincoln Hill; Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2 News; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
As Utah lawmakers near the mid-point of the 2022 Legislative Session, our panel evaluates the consequential bills passed so far. Plus, new polling reveals what Utahns are thinking about big issues. Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune; Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.
It's home to the best view in Moab you've probably never heard of, but there's more to Dead Horse Point than its stunning, big screen-worthy vistas of the Colorado River. Park Ranger Spencer Stokes sits down with Matt to share some of his favorite ways to experience Dead Horse Point State Park at the rim and beyond.visitutah.com/sixcorners
Following a raucous committee hearing, Utah lawmakers finalize political boundaries for the next decade. Plus, with more children able to get vaccinated, local leaders push back on federal mandates. Dr. Chris Karpowitz, Co-Director of BYU’s Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy; Rebecca Chavez-Houck, former Democratic Member of the Utah House of Representatives; and Spencer Stokes, President of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
Welcome to the Better Boundaries Podcast. For our first episode, we're pleased to re-broadcast a conversation between Utah political veteran Spencer Stokes and Better Boundaries Executive Director Katie Wright. The episode was first aired on Stokes' podcast, Stokes & Folks, and is an excellent introduction to Utah's 2021 redistricting landscape. Subscribe and share our podcast, and check out Stokes & Folks for interviews with Utah politicians past and present.
Former Utah Republican Party Executive Director Spencer Stokes gives us an update on the redistricting efforts in the state and where we can expect all the stimulus money to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Potential challengers to Senator Mike Lee are emerging as next year’s U.S. senate race starts to take shape. Utah leaders are reacting to high-profile companies taking a stand on new state election laws. Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.
The redistricting process kicks off as state leaders appoint representatives to draw new political boundaries. With unexpected budget surpluses, the legislature considers numerous funding requests. In Washington, Utah’s leaders propose a scaled-down Covid relief package while they prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland and Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, Katie McKellar, political reporter for Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Join your host Spencer Stokes and his folks Alissa Daily, Kate Clundt, and Jillian Wheeler. Today, they discuss the inauguration and the first female Vice President.
Jason Perry and Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinkley Institute guest host. Spencer Stokes, Lobbyist and President of Stokes Strategies, joins Jason Perry to discuss the latest on the Covid-19 relief package out of Congress. Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, talks about how the relief package will impact the economy and what the state needs to do in the upcoming year to boost the recovery economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest Hosts Greg Skordas and Sen. Todd Weiler dive deep into the races that surprised them with the election. You'll hear from Spencer Stokes, Rep. Steve Eliason, Blake Moore, Representative-elect, Ashley Mathews, Laurie Stingham, Salt Lake County Councilwoman, and Jim Dunnigan about the recent 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The race for Utah’s fourth congressional tightens as negative campaigning intensifies. Historic voter participation is expected as ballots are returned in record numbers. Utahns respond to the final presidential debate of the 2020 election. Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News, Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Jason Perry, Vice President for Government Relations and Director for The University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics and his Associate Director Morgan Lyon Cotti, lends their considerable political knowledge to guest host Inside Sources today. They are joined by the Utah Election Director Justin Lee to break down the ins-and-outs of election voter turnout. President and owner of Exoro Group, Maura Carabello to chat about the impact of negative campaigning. And former board member Spencer Stokes to dissect the State Board of Education elections and emphasize the significance the board makes on the students and citizens of the Beehive State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Perry, Vice President for Government Relations and Director for The University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics and his Associate Director Morgan Lyon Cotti, lends their considerable political knowledge to guest host Inside Sources today. They are joined by the Utah Election Director Justin Lee to break down the ins-and-outs of election voter turnout. President and owner of Exoro Group, Maura Carabello to chat about the impact of negative campaigning. And former board member Spencer Stokes to dissect the State Board of Education elections and emphasize the significance the board makes on the students and citizens of the Beehive State. ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spencer Stokes of Stokes Strategies joins host Bryan Schott to discuss and bring perspective to the top Utah political news from the last week. Ads both for and against Republican Burgess Owens start airing in the 4th Congressional District race. We discuss how outside groups are working to define who Owens is in the minds of voters. Sen. Mike Lee remains on President Donald Trump’s list of possible Supreme Court Nominees. Lee also tees off on KSL.com for being too liberal and suggesting the LDS Church should sell the news outlet. Everyone is waiting for the audit of the state’s emergency coronavirus spending, but will it have an effect on Spencer Cox’s campaign for governor?Plus, the massive windstorm that ripped through Utah this week, Trump vs. Mitt Romney and what happens in Park City doesn’t stay there.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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
Utah puts plans in place to slowly reopen as the state moves forward with contracts to test and track infections. Governor’s race will have a vote-by-mail primary. Panelists look back on the year reflecting on tax reform, elections, and COVID-19. Lisa Riley Roche, reporter with the Deseret News, Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, and Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune join Host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.
Spencer Stokes highlights the legislative session and the Proposition 4 Better Boundaries compromise. Ann Millner discusses tax reform and the proposed constitutional amendment. Todd Weiler and Jeremy Roberts host.
Budget allocation and gerrymandering take center stage in this week’s legislative session as lawmakers grapple with a historic surplus for education. Voters turn in their ballots as the state prepares for its first Super Tuesday. Bob Bernick, contributing editor at Utah Policy, Amy Donaldson, reporter with Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry.
Sen. Lee responds to Trump administration’s Iran briefing. Greg Hughes announces his run for governor. Harmon’s Grocery supports signature gathering for tax referendum. Salt Lake Mayor Mendenhall sworn in. Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, Paul Nelson, reporter with KSL News Radio, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Spencer Stokes discusses the race for Utah Governor. Todd Weiler abs Mike Green talk about Ben Year's resolutions and Ben McAdams' re-election. State Senator Todd Weiler and Draper City Councilman Mike Green cohost.
Spencer Stokes is joined by South Ogden City Council candidate Jeremy Howe.
Join your host Spencer Stokes as he takes a deep dive into the life of Councilmember Mendenhall.
Spencer Stokes of Stokes strategies (our lobbyist) joined us to talk about his love of art and why you should hang art in your home.
Joan Hellstrom joins Spencer Stokes in the studio to discuss the lead up to becoming Weber County's first female County Commissioner. She discusses her time at the convention and her nomination.
Joan Hellstrom joins Spencer Stokes in the second part of the three-part series. In this episode, she talks about making it out of the convention and her campaign to become Weber County Commissioner.
Joan Hellstrom joins Spencer Stokes for their third and final conversation about her time as the first female County Commissioner in Weber county. In this episode, she recalls her time in office and some of the controversies that arose. She also discusses her work after she left the office and a lifetime full of successes and service.
Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Spike 150 co-chairs Spencer Stokes and Doug Foxley to talk about Spike 150's Golden Spike Sesquicentennial Celebration Ceremony and Festival at Golden Spike National Historical Park. We discuss the history behind the railroad, how it has impacted our society today, and the worlds only operating, 'Big Boy'. We take a look into some of the artifacts from the Transcontinental Railroad era that will be on display, as well as a couple of other main attractions that you'll be able to see during the event!
Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Utah with a message about Bears Ears. Infighting continues at Utah GOP county conventions. And the full but redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the public. Bryan Schott from Utah Policy, Spencer Stokes from Stokes Strategies, and Michelle Quist from the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week's show.
In the wake of the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, our panel looks at the third branch of government. Was the court ever apolitical? Does the confirmation process work? And how will the past few weeks affect the upcoming elections? The Exoro Group's Maura Carabello, State Representative Brian King, and Stokes Strategies' Spencer Stokes are this week's guests.
Utah campaigns have raised a lot of money in 2018. Where do candidates and initiatives stand? What is the status of a Utah legislative veto override? And what to make of the hearings on Facebook. KUER's Julia Ritchey, Fox 13 News' Max Roth, and Stokes Strategies' Spencer Stokes are guests on this week's Hinckley Report.
Utahns state their opinions on the 2020 Governor race, resizing National Monuments, and the success of Operation Rio Grande in a new Hinckley/Tribune poll. Also, a battle for the heart of the Republican Party, and what effect it has on Utah. Stokes Strategies' Spencer Stokes, KUTV's Heidi Hatch, and KSL's Ladd Egan join Jason Perry on this week's episode of The Hinckley Repot.
Many people don't think very highly of lobbyists, but do they really deserve the bad reputation? Spencer Stokes, a prominent state and national lobbyist from Utah, speaks about whether or not the reputation lobbyists have is deserved and the role they play in the political process.