Podcasts about Utah Republican Party

Taylor Morgan, former KSL Inside Sources host, tells Debbie what was going on at the GOP convention and some of the negotiations that are getting worked on. Rob Axson, chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins Debbie and Taylor to discuss the convention and future goals for the party.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're joined by powerhouse voices from Utah's political leadership. Congressman Mike Kennedy—a practicing physician, licensed attorney, and business owner—discusses his recent visit to El Salvador's high-security prison, his legislation to strengthen Medicaid integrity, and efforts to crack down on repeat felons who reenter the U.S. illegally. Then, Marine Corps veteran and VetComm CEO Kate Monroe shares her plan to combat veteran homelessness through transitional basecamps and weighs in on President Trump's proposal to establish a national center for homeless vets. Finally, U.S. Senator John Curtis reflects on the importance of listening in his maiden Senate floor speech, highlights Utah's leadership in energy innovation, and discusses his bipartisan forest management bill. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the wild story of international gamblers who bought 25 million lottery tickets and won $95 million in Texas. It's an episode you won't want to miss!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D., represents Utah's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected in November 2024, he assumed office in January 2025. Kennedy brings a diverse professional background as a practicing family physician, licensed attorney, and experienced legislator.Kennedy has practiced as a family physician in Lindon, Utah, with Premier Family Medical Group. He has also volunteered at the Provo Volunteer Care Clinic, providing free medical care to uninsured Utah residents.Kennedy's political journey began in the Utah House of Representatives, where he served from 2013 to 2019. He then served in the Utah State Senate from 2021 to 2025. In 2018, he ran for the U.S. Senate, winning the Utah Republican Party's convention vote but losing the primary to Mitt Romney.In 2024, Kennedy won the Republican nomination for Utah's 3rd Congressional District and subsequently defeated his Democratic opponent in the general election. He was sworn into Congress in January 2025.In Congress, Kennedy serves on several key committees, including the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.-Kate Monroe was born in Northern California. After High School, she attended Corban University. She decided fairly quickly that she needed a bigger challenge. This need for a challenge led her to pursue going into the military.She made the tough choice to go into the Marine Corps. While serving her country she was injured many times and is a 90% disabled veteran. Kate says the “Marine Corps set her up for a successful life and career.”She says that when people speak with her especially in business, when she says she was a Marine, she can leverage that and it changes the minds of those that she deals with.The entrepreneurial spirit that Kate possesses she would say she got from her father. She has owned many businesses in various vertical market areas from lending, to sales coaching, her own car dealership, and real estate coaching.Kate Had a long tenure in the Automotive business. She climbed up to the GM level and had success in both sales management and the financial aspects of the auto industry. She then became a licensed realtor in the state of Ca, so that she could switch lanes and try her hand in Time Share sales.She was the Rookie of the year for the world for Wyndham. She was then the fastest promoted Director of Sales in the history of the company. She was a strong leader in that industry as well. She learned how to motivate, train and lead others in a high stress high volume sales environment.This year alone Kate is launching two major ventures. The first is to help veterans get the disability rating they deserve. She has a mission to get a million rated. Next is her Realtor Rehab coaching course and reality TV show set for production in June 2021.Bottomline, Kate is a fierce woman with a drive to help others succeed as she has! Her mission is to ensure that she can impart her success onto you. If you need a coach to take your idea or career to the next level, she is your best choice.-In the United States Senate, John R. Curtis proudly represents the citizens of Utah, embodying the pioneer values that shaped the state into an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive.For Senator Curtis, results matter. Guided by America's founding principles, he tackles tough issues with innovative approaches, inviting all to the higher ground of common ground. He believes that big ideas, innovation, and consensus can drive transformational change. Senator Curtis is dedicated to crafting principle-centered policies and achieving real results for Utah and America. He leads critical conversations, convenes thoughtful leaders, fosters inclusive collaboration, develops sustainable solutions, and provides a vision of what is possible.During his seven years representing Utah's Third Congressional District, then-Representative Curtis passed 28 pieces of legislation into law. His accomplishments include better public land management, combating human trafficking, reducing burdensome regulations on small businesses, and more. He founded the Conservative Climate Caucus and was ranked by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking as the 5th most effective Republican member of Congress. In 2023, his office earned recognition as the best in Congress for constituent accountability and accessibility.Senator Curtis has built an international reputation for advancing American energy solutions that unleash U.S. clean fuels, strengthen the economy, enhance national security, ensure energy independence, and reduce global emissions simultaneously. He believes America must not only achieve energy independence but lead as an energy-dominant nation. Beyond energy, the Senator prioritizes strategic policies addressing China, fiscal responsibility, and solutions for broken social programs.Before his time in Congress, Senator Curtis was a small business owner and a proven problem solver. He served as Mayor of Provo City for eight years, earning a 94% approval rating and being named the “Top Elected Official on Social Media” in 2015. His leadership was recognized with awards such as the Silicon Slopes Community Hero, UVU's Civic Innovator Award, and Utah Valley Magazine's Person of the Year.Senator Curtis has been married to his wife, Sue, for 42 years. Together, they have six children and 17 grandchildren. Their family motto, “In Unity There is Strength,” continues to guide how he serves, works, and lives. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

The Utah Way is built on compromise and collaboration, and for years it has defined the Utah Republican Party's approach to legislating. But can the state GOP sustain its ways in the face of Donald Trump's hold on the party?

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, November 7, 20244:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg to give us his thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election, and what claiming Senate majority will mean for the GOP moving forward.4:38 pm: Local political consultant and strategist Dave Owen joins the program for a conversation about results of the election.5:05 pm: Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party, now the Utah Attorney General-elect, joins the program for a conversation about what comes next as he prepares to take the reigns as the state's top law enforcement official.6:05 pm: Tim Head, Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition joins Rod and Greg to discuss how Donald Trump won the Catholic vote by 15 points, the largest margin of victory in a presidential election in that demographic in decades.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon It was a great night for Republicans abroad and here in Utah. Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins KSL at Night to recap the election. He and the hosts discuss next steps for the party and what the future may hold for Utah as President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon   Analyzing the election results of national races An historic moment last night as former President Donald Trump won the presidential election, now becoming the next president-elect. It was quite a blow for Democrats around the country, with the party losing control of the White House, the Senate, and possibly the House. We begin the show with in-depth analysis of key races around the country, sharing perspectives from KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan.   How did the elections turn out here in Utah? Here at home, how did the elections play out? We shift gears and discuss the status of races here in the Beehive State, both with candidates and issues. In Utah County, voters faced long lines, printers out of ink, and a lack of ballots – what effect did these issues have on the electorate, and what’ll be done to be better prepared next time? The hosts discuss and share their thoughts.   Post-election takes from the Utah Republican Party It was a great night for Republicans abroad and here in Utah. Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins KSL at Night to recap the election. He and the hosts discuss next steps for the party and what the future may hold for Utah as President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House.   Post-election takes from the Utah Democratic Party Democrats saw some wins in Salt Lake County yesterday, while struggling statewide and nationally. Oscar Mata, Utah Democratic Party Vice Chair calls into KSL at Night to discuss next steps for his party. He and the hosts discuss the results of the presidential election, and what it means for Kamala Harris to lose.   Ranked-choice voting initiative fails in Idaho Our neighbors to the north rejected Proposition 1 last night, which would have implemented open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Could ranked-choice voting be on its way out the door? The KSL at Night hosts give their ideas on how this decision in Idaho could affect how we vote in Utah.   Final post-election thoughts from the KSL at Night hosts The Democratic Party saw many losses yesterday in the election. Could it be that the party has focused too much on hating Donald Trump and not enough on actual policies that would help Americans? Or was last night just a weird fluke? Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon end the show with their final thoughts on yesterday’s election. They also discuss the potential make-up of the 2028 presidential election.  

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon A new campaign ad for Democrat Brian King features former GOP gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. Both King and Lyman come together with a singular message: do not re-elect current Governor Spencer Cox. It’s a message that’s shocked many on both sides of the aisle. The KSL at Night hosts try to figure out why Lyman would join in a video with King in a way that appears to show an endorsement (Lyman has since clarified that it was not an endorsement). Robert Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party also joins to share his take on the whole situation.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon Analyzing the motivation, effects of new ad for Brian King and Phil LymanA new campaign ad for Democrat Brian King features former GOP gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. Both King and Lyman come together with a singular message: do not re-elect current Governor Spencer Cox. It’s a message that’s shocked many on both sides of the aisle. The KSL at Night hosts try to figure out why Lyman would join in a video with King in a way that appears to show an endorsement (Lyman has since clarified that it was not an endorsement). Robert Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party also joins to share his take on the whole situation. Republicans rallying around Governor Spencer CoxUtah Republicans – even those who have criticized Governor Spencer Cox in the past – are now rallying around his re-elect efforts. State Representative Kera Birkeland wrote a social media post explaining why she was supporting Cox, even though she’s been in agreement with Phil Lyman on many things in the past. She joins the program to explain more of her reasoning while also offering her take on the King/Lyman video ad. Utahns to vote on amendment that could change how food is taxedIn November, Utahns will vote on an amendment that could change how the state receives tax revenue. The state is asking voters to remove a constitutional earmark in order to give more flexibility to the budget. That change would remove a state tax on food, but it could also jeopardize funding for education. The KSL at Night hosts dig into what this amendment could mean for Utah’s budget and your pocketbook.  Speculating on coming changes to the U.S. Senate CommitteesSeveral changes could be coming to the U.S. Senate Committees following the November election. Folks will shuffle around between committees like the one on Foreign Relations or the one on Veterans’ Affairs. But one potential shift stood out to the KSL at Night hosts: Sen. Elizabeth Warren may take a top spot on the Banking Committee. The hosts give an insider look into what that could mean for the committee. Discussing the role of government in housing, using examples from ArgentinaThe president of Argentina has made many libertarian changes in the South American country, including the elimination of rent control on apartments. Since making that decision, housing has opened up drastically. Leaders here in the U.S. have made similar pushes for rent control – is that a good idea? The KSL at Night hosts discuss the issue with Steve Waldrip, Utah Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation to get his take on housing issues in Utah. Controversy over gymnastics' medal from Paris OlympicsImagine getting an Olympic medal, only to be told you need to return it because an appeal was overturned. It’s what Team USA Gymnast Jordan Chiles is dealing with right now. There’s controversy over the entire ordeal, especially with regards to people on the appeals commissions and their ties to Romania, which ultimately received the bronze medal. The KSL at Night hosts finish the show breaking it all down for our listeners.

Utah's Republican conventions have always been rancorous and incredibly contentious. But according to one longtime observer, this year's meeting was as nasty as it's ever been.

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast, Clint and Garrett are joined by Robert Axson, who is the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party, and Brad Bonham, who is the Republican National Committeeman for Utah. They cover the recent Utah GOP Convention and the interesting events that transpired there. Currently, the mainstream media is experiencing widespread distrust due to the disconnect between what's being reported versus what actually happens in real life, and they speak on regaining that voice of trust for the people. They touch on various topics including voting security and ensuring candidates win and lose fairly. Tune in to learn more about having an impact on the community of Utah! "I want the best for the state of Utah. I can't sit on the sidelines and just let stuff happen to us. So if I can lend whatever small skill set that I have to hopefully make Utah a better place and have an impact, that's what I want to do."If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray One of the most important issues for the upcoming presidential and congressional elections is immigration. Republicans know this is a weak spot for President Biden, so they are using it. You see it in a lot of ads in our state. Utah Republican Party National Committeeman Brad Bonham joins the show to share what he saw during his recent trip to the border as well as where he thinks the current status of immigration lies.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Cindie Quintana Today we have a new voice joining KSL @ Night: Cindie Quintana. Cindie has an impressive background in politics. She was the Political and Communications Director for the Utah Republican Party, and now she is a political strategist. To start off the show, she shares more of who she is, what she does, and what issues she works on. Note: We came across audio issues while recording.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Cindie Quintana Introducing Cindie Quintana Today we have a new voice joining KSL @ Night: Cindie Quintana. Cindie has an impressive background in politics. She was the Political and Communications Director for the Utah Republican Party, and now she is a political strategist. To start off the show, she shares more of who she is, what she does, and what issues she works on. House passes legislation that could ban TikTok We are keeping our eyes on legislation that could ban the popular social media app TikTok. This morning, the House passed the bill, and now the issue is in the Senate’s hands. Taylor and Cindie discuss what comes next. The latest on the state flag lawsuit After years of going through many ups and downs, Utah’s new state flag is now official. Some people have been trying to reverse the new flag law by collecting signatures. However, a federal judge has denied an injunction that would have extended that deadline. Taylor and Cindie discuss the latest on the lawsuit. Should we observe daylight saving time year-round? It’s now been a few days since daylight saving time started, and it seems like a lot of people are feeling tired and sleepy. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy wants to let states observe daylight saving time year-round, so she reintroduced something called the Daylight Act. She joins the show to explain what it is and why she’s pushing for this. 2024 Election: It’s a Biden vs. Trump rematch To no surprise, we are now at a Biden vs. Trump rematch How did we get here? Can’t both parties do any better? At least that’s what Taylor’s been wondering. On the other hand, Cindie says she’s excited to see the rematch… Local news roundup: Olympics and the Great Salt Lake KSL TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts has been covering a number of interesting local stories. She joins Taylor and Cindie to discuss the next step to get Utah to host the 2034 Olympics as well as the latest with water and the Great Salt Lake. Ricky Hatch on running for state auditor The Utah state auditor position is open and looking for someone new. Ricky Hatch, who is one of the candidates for state auditor, joins Taylor and Cindie to discuss what moved him to run and how his campaign is going. Celebrating BYU’s first Big 12 Tournament win This morning we saw the game with BYU vs. UCF, and the Cougars won! Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSL Sports and Host of Cougar Sports Saturday, joins Taylor and Cindie in celebrating the big win. Note: We came across some audio issues while recording the first three segments.

Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS,Greg Hughes is in for Rod this week.Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins Greg to discuss last night's Utah Republican caucus, the outcome, voting system issues, and any silver linings from the evening. Plus, Representative Tim Jimenez joins the show to discuss his bill that provides training and legal protection to teachers that want to conceal carry firearms on campus. See below for a full rundown of today's program .Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes Daily Rundown – Wednesday, March 6, 20244:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins Greg to discuss last night's Utah Republican caucus, the outcome, voting system issues, and any silver linings from the evening.6:05 pm: Representative Tim Jimenez, sponsor of HB119, a bill recently passed by Utah lawmakers that provides training and legal protection to teachers and school staff carrying concealed firearms on school grounds, joins Greg to discuss the reason for the bill and recent calls for Governor Spencer Cox to veto the measure.6:38 pm: Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment at the Heritage Foundation joins Greg for a conversation about how manufacturer enthusiasm to build electric vehicles is fading despite the Biden administration's plans to administer new requirements that 60% of new cars sold to be battery powered by 2030.

KSL's Top Story:  The head of the Utah Republican Party called caucus turnout "excellent"...  But was it really? And what caused all the problems reported at last night's Presidential Preference Polls?

Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party joins the show to respond to all the backlash he's getting for all the bad experience some people had trying to get their vote in.

Rod Arquette Show w/ Greg Hughes Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” February 28, 20244:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party joins Rod and Greg to preview next week's Utah GOP Caucus and clarify how the party will nominate its candidate for President of the United States.5:05 pm: Neil deMause, Author of “Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit” joins Rod and Greg to give his impressions of two bills that would raise taxes in Utah to pay for new hockey and baseball venues.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Kennedy joins the program for a conversation with Rod and Greg about HB165, which would require a federal officer (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) to inform the Utah Attorney General or other local law enforcement when someone in the country illegally is released from federal custody.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, January 23, 20244:20 pm: Nathan Worcester, National Politics Reporter for The Epoch Times, joins the show to give us an update on the New Hampshire Primary.4:38 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the Supreme Court's action allowing border agents to tear down razor wire erected by Texas officials, and the border security bill currently in front of the U.S. Senate.6:05 pm: James Evans, former chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins the show to discuss his support of a bill currently in front of Utah lawmakers that overhauls diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state.6:20 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Howard Stephenson joins the show to discuss why he says it's important to keep Utah's Dual Language Immersion programs in our schools as lawmakers consider defunding the programs.6:38 pm: Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate joins the program to discuss his piece for The Federalist about how the media outlets that are keeping Donald Trump off the air are only making him stronger.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, January 16, 20244:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, was in Iowa last night for Donald Trump's landslide win in the Iowa Caucus and he joins Rod to give us him impressions of the vote.4:38 pm: Jim Antle, Politics Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod to discuss what Donald Trump's victory in in the Iowa Caucus means moving forward in the campaign for the Republican nomination.5:05 pm: Political strategist Matt Mackowiak joins Rod to give us his impressions on the outcome of last night's Iowa Caucus.6:05 pm: Susan Shelley, Columnist for the Southern California News Group, joins Rod to discuss her piece about the decisions facing the Supreme Court in 2024.6:20 pm: Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed joins Rod for a conversation about the first strategic plan to save the lake released by his office today.6:38 pm: Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, joins the program for a conversation about how Utah Congressman John Curtis, now a Senate candidate, often splits from other Republicans on the issue of climate change and has received thousands of dollars in campaign donations from green energy donors.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray Utah Republican Party Chair Robert Axson flew to Iowa today to take a look at their practices ahead of Utah's own caucus. He joins Taylor and Leah to share his reaction to former President Donald Trump being the projected winner of the Iowa caucuses, as well as what he saw in terms of turnout.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, December 19, 20234:20 pm: Ira Mehlman, Media Director for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, joins the show for a conversation about how the state of Texas is taking on Joe Biden by passing a law that allows cops to arrest illegal immigrants and ship them back to Mexico.4:38 pm: Chris Sinacola, Communications Director at the Pioneer Institute, joins Rod to discuss a push to reintroduce the teaching of history and civics in American classrooms.5:05 pm: Rob Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party, joins Rod to respond to a press release sent out by the Utah Democratic Party today that said the Utah GOP is in a state of disarray, dysfunction and disorganization.6:05 pm: Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association, joins Rod for a conversation about a New York Times piece that says police body cameras have not lived up to expectations.6:20 pm: Salena Zito, a political journalist and contributor to Townhall, joins the program to discuss her piece about the dire power grid problems much of America is still suffering.6:38 pm: Political Strategist Matt Mackowiak joins the show to discuss Joe Biden's low approval numbers and job performance reviews from public opinion polls.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, December 12, 20234:20 pm: Derek Brown, former Chair of the Utah Republican Party, has announced his candidacy for Utah Attorney General and he joins Rod to discuss why he's decided to toss his hat into the ring.4:38 pm: Liz Peek, Fox News columnist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how the Democrats are petrified that Donald Trump will beat Joe Biden.

Host: Maura Carabello On Tuesday, for the first time in history, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. We spoke to the Chair of the Utah Republican Party, Robert Axson, and Leah Murray,  Director of the Walker Institute at Weber State in the aftermath of the vote, and how we should move forward.

Host: Maura Carabello The Aftermath In DC On Tuesday, for the first time in history, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. We spoke to the Chair of the Utah Republican Party, Robert Axson, and Leah Murray,  Director of the Walker Institute at Weber State in the aftermath of the vote, and how we should move forward. Davis County Program to Combat Rising Home Prices If you have purchased or tried to purchase a home in the past year you may have noticed prices have skyrocketed. Davis County Economic Development Director Chanel Flores joins the show to discuss the county’s new Homeownership Assistance Program to help homebuyers buy a home. New Dan Jones Center for Public Service Opens The Hinckley Institute of Politics is unveiling its new Dan Jones Center for Public Service to focus on polling in Utah. We are joined by Associate Director at The Hinckley Institute, Morgan Lyon Cotti, to discuss the new center and her new book ‘The Oracle of Utah Politics: Dan Jones: A Pollster's History’ on the life of Dan Jones.

Host: Greg Skordas Yet Another Indictment New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on federal bribery charges. This is not the first time Senator Menendez has been indicted. ABC News Correspondent Andy Field joins the show with the details. Utah Private Prison Lawsuit Management & Training Corporation, based in Centerville, is being accused of hiring ‘ghost workers' at a Mississippi prison. Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discusses the accusations, and what could happen as a result of this lawsuit. Utah's Plan To Keep National Parks Open Amid Federal Shutdown The looming government shutdown is making the Governor propose a solution to keep Utah's national parks open if the shutdown happens at the end of the month. Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins the show to discuss the plan, and why he feels so strongly about keeping the national parks open. Distrust In American Institutions A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey says Gen Z has expressed low trust in governmental institutions. We call Scott Simpson, former Executive Director of the Utah Republican Party, to discuss his thoughts on the survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Greg Skordas A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey says Gen Z has expressed low trust in governmental institutions. We call Scott Simpson, former Executive Director of the Utah Republican Party, to discuss his thoughts on the survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The former Congressman says he's not planning on running for Sen. Mitt Romney's spot, but he's “keeping the door open.” The question is: if he does run, how good a chance does he have? Joining the show to unpack the calculations is Scott Simpson, former Director of the Utah Republican Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, August 24, 20234:20 pm: Marc Joffe, Federalism and State Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, joins Rod to discuss the massive government failures in responding to the Maui wildfire.4:38 pm: Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson joins the show for his bi-weekly visit with Rod about what's happening on Utah's Capitol Hill.5:05 pm: Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins Rod to give us his reaction to last night's GOP Presidential debate.6:05 pm: Utah Congressional candidate Celeste Maloy joins Rod in studio for a full hour for a conversation about the hot political topics heading into next month's election.

The party held a similar caucus-vote in Utah's 2016 presidential primary.  Caucus Republicans overwhelmingly chose Ted Cruz for President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Taylor Morgan Last week we learned that the Utah Republican Party opted out of the 2024 presidential primary. We also learned about a national Republican resolution to call for single-day voting with ID-protected paper ballots. Rich McKeown, Co-founder of Leavitt Partners and Chairman of the Count My Vote committee, joins host Taylor Morgan to share his reaction to this and how he thinks this will affect voter participation in the primary election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Taylor Morgan Will the Utah GOP's recent decisions affect voter participation? Last week we learned that the Utah Republican Party opted out of the 2024 presidential primary. We also learned about a national Republican resolution to call for single-day voting with ID-protected paper ballots. Rich McKeown, Co-founder of Leavitt Partners and Chairman of the Count My Vote committee, joins host Taylor Morgan to share his reaction to this and how he thinks this will affect voter participation in the primary election. House Freedom Caucus says they will oppose a stopgap funding bill that excludes their policy demands The House Freedom Caucus has announced today that they will not be supporting any stopgap funding bill that doesn't include their policy priorities. What exactly are they asking for, and why? Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent in Washington, joins the show with the latest. Are Utah's political figures “disagreeing better” now? It's been a little over a month since Governor Spencer Cox released the “Disagree Better” initiative… How effective has it been so far? Are Utah's politicians communicating better as a result? Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the importance of not just communicating with each other, but also taking a moment to listen and understand the other side. Legal scholars argue that former President Trump is ineligible to run for president Even after being indicted multiple times, former President Donald Trump is still in the race to run for president in 2024. Now, legal scholars are arguing that the 14th Amendment disqualifies him from running again. Is this a legitimate argument? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the discussionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, August 17, 20234:20 pm: Gabriel Nadales, National Director of Our America, joins the show for a conversation about a Minnesota town that has lost its entire police force via resignations and has received no applications for replacements.4:38 pm: Kim Coleman, Vice Chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins the show to discuss her recent op-ed piece about when it's ok to set aside civility and scream about your beliefs.6:05 pm: Dr. Roger Klein, Faculty Fellow at the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law joins Rod to discuss why he says Joe Biden's Drug Price Negotiation Program, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is unconstitutional.6:20 pm: Steve Moore, FreedomWorks Economist, joins the program for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation's economy.6:38 pm: Kimberly Ross, a contributor to the Washington Examiner, joins Rod to discuss her recent column about how, despite for separate indictments, Donald Trump still enjoys unprecedented voter support.

Robert Axson, chairman of the Utah Republican Party weighs in on Former President Donald Trump being criminally charged this afternoon in connection with his efforts to reverse his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden embraces 'Bidenomics' on the campaign trail, for better or for worse. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to participate in a town hall hosted by NewsNation as he does better than expected in the polls. And the Utah Republican Party has nominated Celeste Maloy, but how should the other candidates position themselves ahead of the election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Republican Party finished its state convention in Delta on Saturday, where delegates nominated Celeste Maloy to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSL's Top Story The Summit County woman accused of killing her husband is now suing for half of his estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown As we've been discussing Representative Chris Stewart has sent his official resignation letter to the governor. Governor Cox will hold a special session next week to move the municipal elections and accommodate a special congressional election. Utah Republican Party Chair Robert Axson to discuss how the party is navigating this process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, June 5, 20234:20 pm: Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins the show to update us on the process to replace Congressman Chris Stewart who announced last week he will be resigning his office in September.4:38 pm: Steve Hayward of Powerline joins Rod to discuss his piece in the New York Post about how traditional middle-class Americans are starting to reject extreme woke and radical views.6:05 pm: Jeremiah Poff, Education Reporter for the Washington Examiner joins the show for a conversation about his story on a study showing how some school districts are simply transferring teachers who have been accused of sexual assault to other schools.6:20 pm: Jeff Bermant, Founder and CEO of Tusk, joins the program for a conversation about how the Capitol Police stopped a children's choir from South Carolina from performing the national anthem inside the Capitol building.6:38 pm: David Blackmon, an energy writer and consultant, joins the show to discuss his piece for The Daily Caller about the possibility that Texas is turning its back on renewable energy.

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson to discuss his expectations of going to the border. Then Rob goes to the US-Mexico border with Jeff and others, and we get to hear about their experience after having been there.      Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, April 24, 20235:05 pm: J. Peder Zane, a columnist with Real Clear Politics, joins Greg and Chris for a conversation about how the woke revolution is erasing the past as colleges and universities are losing humanities students.6:05 pm: Rob Axson, who works as the State Office Director for Senator Mike Lee, joins the show to discuss his election as the new chairman of the Utah Republican Party and what's on his agenda as he assumes the office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Utah Republican Party Convention this weekend. KSL NewsRadio Political Reporter Lindsay Aerts was there at the convention. She shares what stood out to her. Dave and guest co-host Derek Brown, who is a former Chair of the Utah Republican Party, listen and break down several parts of his speech. Maura Carabello, President of the Exoro Group and Host of KSL @ Night, discusses the public image that Governor DeSantis and former President Trump has on Utahns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the GOP Convention took place this weekend, we also have a new chair for the Utah GOP: Robert Axson. As Derek is a former Chair of the Utah Republican Party, he explains what exactly the Chair does. Robert Axson, who is the new GOP Chair, talks about why he wanted to step in as Chair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today I'm talking to Thomas Wright. He is a top real estate agent in Salt Lake City Utah, and he is a partner and President of Majestic Realty Collective, a prominent group of Sotheby's International Realty that represents one of the largest affiliates in the world, by dollar volume, and currently spans the Western United States, while continuing to grow its footprint.  In 2022, alone they sold $13.3 billion in real estate in major metropolitan and resort markets including Denver, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe, Boise, Sun Valley & Palm Springs.Most who know Thomas also knows he's passionate about his involvement in politics. Going against the common advice, don't mix work and politics, Thomas brings a new bold transparent approach. Thomas served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2011 to 2013 and was a candidate in the 2020 election for Governor of UtahFor Thomas, it's not about “the politics”, it's about transparency, authenticity, community, integrity, leadership and excellence that matter. Thomas and I talk about, How to Show Up and Win.00:00 - Thomas Wright: How to Show Up and Win01:28 - The biggest challenge in the shifting market 08:17 - How to find opportunity in a down market  12:55 - Buyer expectations15:53 - Trust and relationships and rapport 19:17 - How to enhance client experiences28:17 - Thomas's biggest Aha 35:29 - Work on yourself = better outcome42:56 - Favorite quote46:58 - The Final 3People/Resources Mentioned - Summit Sotheby's International RealtyThomas's Episode 209Thomas's Episode 3Liv Sotheby's International RealtySynergy Sotheby's International RealtyBook - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyRelentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. GroverTolstoy or Dostoevsky by George SteinerLonesome Dove by Larry Mcmurtry Quotes"If you want to be successful, you have to create a process and a system that are sustainable and scalable."Jere interviews the world's most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byBreakthroughLuxury Coaching & MembershipGetStarted.BreakthroughLuxury.com

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, March 3, 20234:20 pm: Mary Taylor, President of Pro Life Utah joins Rod to give us her reaction to the Utah Legislature voting to close all abortion clinics in the state by January of next year4:38 pm: Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action for America, joins the show to discuss the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act5:05 pm: Senator Scott Sandall joins Rod to discuss his amendment to a wildlife bill, passed yesterday by lawmakers, that opens up cougar hunting 365 days per year to any person carrying a valid hunting license 6:05 pm: Townhall columnist Derek Hunter joins Rod for a conversation about his recent piece on some hot-button questions that Democrats either can't, or refuse, to answer6:20 pm: Nathan Honeycutt, a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression joins the show to discuss the results of a survey that shows college professors across the country are self-censoring out of fear of cancel culture and losing their jobs6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations with Carson Jorgenson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party, on his decision to not seek reelection, and (at 6:50 pm) with Real Clear Politics White House Reporter Philip Wegmann on Joe Biden's support of gain-of-function research

Meghan is joined this episode by Morgan Philpot to discuss the many ways Babylon seeks to invade our lives, and how we can appropriately stave off the pervasive worldly culture. Topics include: - Societal Systems Contrary to God's Law- All Scripture as the Narrative of the Last Days and the Second Coming- Strengthening our Devotion to Jesus Christ Morgan Philpot lives in Utah. He is married to Natalie Philpot and they have five kids. Morgan is an attorney and has practiced law in Utah, Oregon, Nevada and California. His experience is diverse, including high profile civil liberties, criminal, civil litigation, and appellate cases. He was one of the attorneys for in the Malheur Oregon Refuge Occupation trial, the Nevada Bundy Ranch Standoff trial, the Finicum wrongful death suit and the Count My Vote lawsuit that went before Utah's Supreme Court.Prior to becoming an attorney, Morgan served as a Utah State Representative and as Vice-Chair of the Utah Republican Party. Morgan also clerked for Utah's Attorney General and served as the General Counsel/Govt. Affairs Director for a Utah company.For more of Morgan's content, check out the following YouTube videos: Second Coming of Jesus Christ and Signs of the Times FiresideSigns of the Times

Hosts: Leah Murray, Greg Skordas Marjorie Taylor Greene called for a national divorce saying we should separate by red states and blue states. Utah Governor Spencer Cox is among the many Republicans who spoke against her tweet. We speak with Scott Simpson, former executive director of the Utah Republican Party, to discuss Greene's tweet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray, Greg Skordas President Biden's Trip To Ukraine President Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine over the holiday weekend, the secret trip took a lot of people by surprise, including Russia. ABC News Correspondent Faith Abubey gives us the details of the trip and his speech in Poland. Utah Tax Bill Updates There are a few tax bills advancing in the Utah legislation that could do away with food tax and change the way we fund schools. KSL Newsradio Political reporter Lindsay Aerts calls in with the details of what happened today at Capitol Hill. Funding Full-Day Kindergarten In Utah Utah is joined by other states in offering only 30% of Utah children access to full-day kindergarten. A new bill in the legislature is looking into increasing funding to offer the option for parents to have their kids go to kindergarten. We speak with bill sponsor Representative Robert Spendlove to discuss the bill and Senior Policy Analyst for Voices of Utah Children Anna Thomas on how this bill could impact Utah kids. SCOTUS Weighs Liability Shield For Tech Giants The tech industry has faced criticism for not doing enough to remove harmful content from the internet, now they are facing a lawsuit that has reached the Supreme Court of the United States. Kellie Meyer, NewsNation Washington Correspondent, joins us to talk about the lawsuit and what it could mean for social media companies. How Could SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision Affect Utah  The Supreme Court is looking at a case that could end affirmative action from university admissions in U.S. colleges. Deseret News Reporter Hannah McKinlay joins the show to discuss the lawsuit and how could this affect Utah. Gov. Cox vs Rep. Greene Marjorie Taylor Greene called for a national divorce saying we should separate by red states and blue states. Utah Governor Spencer Cox is among the many Republicans who spoke against her tweet. We speak with Scott Simpson, former executive director of the Utah Republican Party, to discuss Greene's tweet. Barkley & Shaq Label Salt Lake City As ‘Boring' Downtown Salt Lake just finished celebrating the NBA All-Stars, and a clip from Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal labeling Utah as boring has gone viral. Leah and Greg discuss the comments and what Utahns are saying about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Gehrke joins the podcast to talk about his latest column, which is a collection of short stories that had been left in his reporter's notebook. Gehrke gets to the bottom of a fundraiser for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who the governor appointed as his new energy czar and why a tax lien was taken out against the Utah Republican Party. Today's episode also marks the beginning of a hiatus for “The Daily Buzz.” The show will now be on pause while the newsroom looks to improve how we deliver the day's biggest stories and investigations to Utahns. Thank you for being a listener. The Salt Lake Tribune will continue to share our reporting with you in print, online and on all of our social media pages.

Divisions within the Utah Republican Party are making national headlines. Our panel examines why far-right members of the GOP are going after Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, with the state conventions looming, what wedge issues will drive the 2022 election? Journalists Sonja Hutson and Doug Wilks join political insider Chris Bleak as guests on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.