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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, May 16, 20254:20 pm: Reagan Reese, White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about her piece about how the GOP plans to use the divisions within the Democrat Party to bring Republicans more election victories in 2026.4:38 pm: Jeff Mordock, White House Reporter for the Washington Times, joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how Trump's economy is defying Wall Street predictions of recession.6:05 pm: Utah Republicans are set to elect the party's next Chairman at this weekend's party convention. Rod and Greg will be joined by the candidates, including incumbent Rob Axson and (at 6:20 pm) his challenger, former lawmaker Phil Lyman.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with E.J. Antoni, a Research Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, about Joe Biden's misleading jobs numbers, and (at 6:50 pm) with Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association, on the nation's high suicide rates of off-duty officers.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan  SCOTUS upholds Biden-era rules on ghost guns  The United States Supreme Court has upheld another Biden-era rule. In a 7-2 decision, the Court upheld a lower court's ruling requiring background checks and other protective measures for ghost guns. As a result of the decision, ghost guns will continue to be treated the same as fully assembled firearms. The Inside Sources hosts break down the decision.    The Atlantic releases all messages involved in “SignalGate” fiasco  "SignalGate" isn't going away anytime soon. More Congressional hearings today as lawmakers try to figure out how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was included on an unsecured chat discussing military plans on the app Signal. The White House is blaming the whole fiasco on the journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg. Meanwhile National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he takes full responsibility for the gaffe. Inside Sources digs into the latest, including a full release of all the messages in the chat.    RFK Jr. Reportedly looking to ban pharmaceutical television ads  Just turn on the TV for a bit, and you’re bound to see a drug advertisement that’s so common here in the United States. The U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries that allow drug companies to advertise directly to consumers, and it's a big business.  But they could be going away... if Director of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets his way. Inside Sources discusses this possibility.    Utah A.G. taking part in lawsuit over the Clean Air Act  Utah's involved in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over which courts can rule on disputes involving the Clean Air Act. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and his team argued before the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, saying that federal courts closer to the individual states should be able to rule on Clean Air Act disputes.  Right now, those disputes go to a federal court in Washington, DC – something which some describe as giving a "home court advantage" to the EPA.    Gov. Cox vetoes bill that would have changed the relationship between the judicial and the executive branches  Governor Spencer Cox has vetoed his second bill of 2025. Senate Bill 296 would have changed how the Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court is chosen. Currently, the other justices on the State Supreme Court choose the Chief Justice. The bill -- which Cox vetoed yesterday -- would have given the selection power to the Governor himself, with confirmation from the State Senate. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the Governor’s reasoning for vetoing the bill.    Polling data released on Republicans in Utah  New polling shows something most politicos in the state already know -- Republicans still dominate the political scene in Utah. But the data also shows that there are factions splitting the party... largely over President Donald Trump. Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan is a polling nerd; he breaks down the findings with co-host Erin Rider.    Tensing relationships between Greenland and the U.S.  Last weekend, the White House announced that Second Lady Usha Vance would head to Greenland. Now, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright have announced that they will go with her. It comes amid tense relations between the U.S., Greenland, and Denmark. Inside Sources discusses the latest on foreign policy.    Washington, D.C. to become Washington, D.A.?  Should Washington, DC become Washington, DA? Several Republican lawmakers have posited the idea of getting rid of the District of Columbia and replacing it with the District of America. Just yesterday, Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert warned other lawmakers to stop making fun of Trump's "Gulf of America,” saying that the "District of America" could be coming next.     

Republican lawmakers in Utah are trying to figure out how to keep control over lawmaking in the state after Amendment D was removed from this year’s ballot. Legislators won't be able to make another push for Amendment D until 2026. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss how Utah Republicans are planning to solve the issue with Amendment D. 

  Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray    Mitt Romney’s farewell speech  Mitt Romney gave his farewell speech in the Senate yesterday. He spoke about his gratitude for his time there and thanked other senators who he worked with. He also expressed his gratitude for being able to serve as Utah's Senator. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down some of the decisions that Senator Romney had a part in.    Pete Hegseth allegations could lead to a new nomination  Yet another of president-elect Donald Trump's nominations is being met with more controversy. Pete Hegseth is being investigated for misconduct and sexual assault allegations. Trump is looking into other options for defense secretary. Trump's camp is treating this situation much differently than they did with the Matt Gaetz nomination. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan take a look at how Trump is handling the situation and who he could pick.    DOGE visits Capitol Hill  The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to meet with Congress today. It'll be a first look at how the two organizations are able to work together. It's going to be a test of the relationship to see if it can work. But there are hurdles and roadblocks that both sides are going to have to figure out. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down how DOGE could function alongside Congress.    GOP lawmakers look ahead to solve Amendment D issue  Republican lawmakers in Utah are trying to figure out how to keep control over lawmaking in the state after Amendment D was removed from this year’s ballot. Legislators won't be able to make another push for Amendment D until 2026. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss how Utah Republicans are planning to solve the issue with Amendment D.    Democrats are cleaning up their House  The Democratic Party is trying to get younger as they look to remake and rebuild an aging party. Some of these moves involve younger delegates replacing older ones on various committees on Capitol Hill. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan look at how the Democratic Party is taking another step towards this goal.    The pendulum always swings back  It's hard to be patient in politics. And for Democrats, this might be the hardest time to be patient. The Republicans have the "trifecta" and look to pass off their agenda. But the pendulum always swings back. Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray break down the historical “swings” and how patience pays off in Congress.    Gov. Cox budget reveal includes higher education reform, SS tax cuts  Governor Spencer Cox wants to shake up higher education by eliminating some public university programs and reallocating the money into other programs. He says that "higher ed has lost their way". What does that mean for Utah and how is this reallocation going to work? Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray break down the numbers behind the reform and how it’s going to affect Utah’s universities.    Who were your most listened to artists this year?  It's that time of the year again... your annual Spotify wrapped update. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan talk about what songs, artists, and podcasts they've been listening to and ask the question: Does the music you listen to show who you voted for? 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery and wire fraud charges, new federal legislation aims to limit open-carry firearms at polling places and Utah Republicans fail to give the legislature control over citizen ballot initiatives.

As Salt Lake kids head back to school this week, we can't get this number out of our heads: Utah students owe nearly $3 million in school lunch debt. But one Republican legislator from Provo is making it his problem. Host Ali Vallarta asks Rep. Tyler Clancy for his solutions and how he plans to sell his conservative colleagues on them. Resources and references: Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to removal of Utah food sales tax [KSL TV] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray Utah 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.

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.

Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction QUICK HITSNelly Gettin' Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynesMichigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primary-results-00172987Mo Senate debate debates: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/09/josh-hawley-lucas-kunce-remain-at-an-impasse-on-missouri-u-s-senate-debates/True or False:Missouri GOP Getting Too Cute With Ranked Choice VotingMissouri GOP Trying to End Ranked Choice Voting… But To What end? From St Louis Daily Newsletter:https://info.stlmag.com/daily-newsletter-080924MO conservatives may be hoisted on their own petardHow much do some Missouri conservatives hate ranked-choice voting? They placed a constitutional amendment on this fall's ballot to preemptively block municipalities from giving such novel systems a try. (St. Louis City, which switched to approval voting in 2020, would be grandfathered in.) But Dave Roland, director of litigation at the Freedom Center of Missouri, couldn't help but notice something in Tuesday's election results: Conservative Republicans would almost certainly have fared much better under a ranked-choice system. After all, the more centrist Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe likely won the gubernatorial primary because the flame-throwing conservatives Jay Ashcroft and Bill Eigel cut into each other's support. (Kehoe won 40 percent to their combined 56 percent.) “It seems clear from yesterday's result that a significant majority of Republican voters wanted a conservative candidate to be the party's nominee,” Roland says. “They just couldn't agree on which one!” As practiced by Utah Republicans (among others), ranked choice would have allowed right-leaning voters to rank their favorite candidate first and the next second. When the third-place candidate was eliminated (in this case, likely Ashcroft), his votes could have instead gone to Eigel, putting him over the edge. Why It Matters: As Roland observes, lots of data suggests that Missouri voters like pugnacious pols in the mold of Donald Trump. But after six years of the folksy Mike Parson as governor—who was appointed to the job after Eric Greitens flamed out in a pyre of scandal—they're looking at either Kehoe or Democrat Crystal Quade, both of whom would have likely struggled to make the runoff under a ranked-choice or approval-based system. What's Next: This November, voters will consider the Republican-supported ban on alternative voting systems. Democrats may hope that no one shows them this news item.—S.F.Rachel explains - WTFAre conservatives fans of Citizens United or…not?Jay Ashcroft isn't a fan.https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/jay-ashcroft-endorses-mike-kehoe-blames-fundraising-for-finishing-third-in-governors-race/The confluence of money - emotion - and politics in CD1https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/who-is-we sley-bell.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/progressives-reckon-massive-campaign-spending-deficit-after-cori/story?id=112667023MO Primary - 377k Dem ballots cast - just under 124k in CD1 making the district just under ⅓ of ballots - but also realize LOTS of Dems pull GOP ballots due to local races and because they want to help the least worst Republican win, etc and especially our state where the local GOP control can make Aug primaries THE election for many offices Shadowy ad cabal GARM shuts down after Elon Musk's X files antitrust suit over censorshiphttps://nypost.com/2024/08/08/business/shadowy-ad-cabal-garm-shuts-down-after-elon-musks-x-files-antitrust-suit-over-censorship/https://www.businessinsider.com/ad-group-to-suspend-garm-initiative-following-elon-musk-lawsuit-2024-8Yaccarino hostage video https://www.huffpost.com/entry/linda-yaccarino-x-ceo-awkward-video_n_66b273dde4b0551015a1651cYeah… NoStudent Loan Law Suits https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/biden-student-loan-plan-gets-blocked-again-by-appeals-courtCase: https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/StateofMissourietalvJosephBidenJretalDocketNo24023518thCirJun2820/3?doc_id=X28R80DBTEA9ERONQ3CDBLAFVPPBuy or SellDems can hold the momentum through November 5https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2024/dems-in-array-on-the-road-with-harris-walz-in-michiganTexas courts for Elon?https://www.npr.org/2024/08/09/g-s1-16087/elon-musk-lawsuits-texas-same-judge-hears-them-tesla-stock2024 Election EraPolling updates: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/elections/polls-president.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTrump the grump: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/07/trump-election-campaign/Trump's meltdown presserhttps://www.threads.net/@gtconway3dg/post/C-aytmdpC38/?xmt=AQGz0VCErACO6ldY56iPrUi-yr6TPVT-Wq_XcAHhRshqVQPalin Audio: https://www.politico.com/video/2012/04/palin-on-newspapers-she-reads-012773New reporting - Trump's story about a helicopter ride swaps out one black man for anotherhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/10/us/politics/trump-helicopter-crash-willie-brown.htmlTrump's big pitch to suburban women: don't worry, no low income housing! https://x.com/atrupar/status/1822124336062329022?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GAIt'll prob help if he calls Harris demeaning names: https://www.axios.com/IS THERE ANY VALUE TO THE DEMS GOING AT TRUMP?Harris/Walz hold rally in AZ while Trump is in noted battleground state and home to 4 electoral votes: Montana AZ Republican Mayor: https://www.threads.net/@acynig/post/C-d-wsMy6Xb/?xmt=AQGzfCv9hADhILwu-nseQsUqFwl3rwFbodA4-eeLdjjSxQhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-arizona.htmlNote: Comment from Angela on Twitter that Tester was pushing hard on Trump on ethics issues so could be Trump settling that score - maybe, but what a dumb dumb waste of time especially since he's. Or doing many appearances right now Florida?????? https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/08/07/what-wave-democratic-volunteers-florida-means-harris-candidacy/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction QUICK HITSNelly Gettin' Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynesMichigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primary-results-00172987Mo Senate debate debates: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/09/josh-hawley-lucas-kunce-remain-at-an-impasse-on-missouri-u-s-senate-debates/True or False:Missouri GOP Getting Too Cute With Ranked Choice VotingMissouri GOP Trying to End Ranked Choice Voting… But To What end? From St Louis Daily Newsletter:https://info.stlmag.com/daily-newsletter-080924MO conservatives may be hoisted on their own petardHow much do some Missouri conservatives hate ranked-choice voting? They placed a constitutional amendment on this fall's ballot to preemptively block municipalities from giving such novel systems a try. (St. Louis City, which switched to approval voting in 2020, would be grandfathered in.) But Dave Roland, director of litigation at the Freedom Center of Missouri, couldn't help but notice something in Tuesday's election results: Conservative Republicans would almost certainly have fared much better under a ranked-choice system. After all, the more centrist Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe likely won the gubernatorial primary because the flame-throwing conservatives Jay Ashcroft and Bill Eigel cut into each other's support. (Kehoe won 40 percent to their combined 56 percent.) “It seems clear from yesterday's result that a significant majority of Republican voters wanted a conservative candidate to be the party's nominee,” Roland says. “They just couldn't agree on which one!” As practiced by Utah Republicans (among others), ranked choice would have allowed right-leaning voters to rank their favorite candidate first and the next second. When the third-place candidate was eliminated (in this case, likely Ashcroft), his votes could have instead gone to Eigel, putting him over the edge. Why It Matters: As Roland observes, lots of data suggests that Missouri voters like pugnacious pols in the mold of Donald Trump. But after six years of the folksy Mike Parson as governor—who was appointed to the job after Eric Greitens flamed out in a pyre of scandal—they're looking at either Kehoe or Democrat Crystal Quade, both of whom would have likely struggled to make the runoff under a ranked-choice or approval-based system. What's Next: This November, voters will consider the Republican-supported ban on alternative voting systems. Democrats may hope that no one shows them this news item.—S.F.Rachel explains - WTFAre conservatives fans of Citizens United or…not?Jay Ashcroft isn't a fan.https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/jay-ashcroft-endorses-mike-kehoe-blames-fundraising-for-finishing-third-in-governors-race/The confluence of money - emotion - and politics in CD1https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/who-is-we sley-bell.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/progressives-reckon-massive-campaign-spending-deficit-after-cori/story?id=112667023MO Primary - 377k Dem ballots cast - just under 124k in CD1 making the district just under ⅓ of ballots - but also realize LOTS of Dems pull GOP ballots due to local races and because they want to help the least worst Republican win, etc and especially our state where the local GOP control can make Aug primaries THE election for many offices Shadowy ad cabal GARM shuts down after Elon Musk's X files antitrust suit over censorshiphttps://nypost.com/2024/08/08/business/shadowy-ad-cabal-garm-shuts-down-after-elon-musks-x-files-antitrust-suit-over-censorship/https://www.businessinsider.com/ad-group-to-suspend-garm-initiative-following-elon-musk-lawsuit-2024-8Yaccarino hostage video https://www.huffpost.com/entry/linda-yaccarino-x-ceo-awkward-video_n_66b273dde4b0551015a1651cYeah… NoStudent Loan Law Suits https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/biden-student-loan-plan-gets-blocked-again-by-appeals-courtCase: https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/StateofMissourietalvJosephBidenJretalDocketNo24023518thCirJun2820/3?doc_id=X28R80DBTEA9ERONQ3CDBLAFVPPBuy or SellDems can hold the momentum through November 5https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2024/dems-in-array-on-the-road-with-harris-walz-in-michiganTexas courts for Elon?https://www.npr.org/2024/08/09/g-s1-16087/elon-musk-lawsuits-texas-same-judge-hears-them-tesla-stock2024 Election EraPolling updates: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/elections/polls-president.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTrump the grump: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/07/trump-election-campaign/Trump's meltdown presserhttps://www.threads.net/@gtconway3dg/post/C-aytmdpC38/?xmt=AQGz0VCErACO6ldY56iPrUi-yr6TPVT-Wq_XcAHhRshqVQPalin Audio: https://www.politico.com/video/2012/04/palin-on-newspapers-she-reads-012773New reporting - Trump's story about a helicopter ride swaps out one black man for anotherhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/10/us/politics/trump-helicopter-crash-willie-brown.htmlTrump's big pitch to suburban women: don't worry, no low income housing! https://x.com/atrupar/status/1822124336062329022?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GAIt'll prob help if he calls Harris demeaning names: https://www.axios.com/IS THERE ANY VALUE TO THE DEMS GOING AT TRUMP?Harris/Walz hold rally in AZ while Trump is in noted battleground state and home to 4 electoral votes: Montana AZ Republican Mayor: https://www.threads.net/@acynig/post/C-d-wsMy6Xb/?xmt=AQGzfCv9hADhILwu-nseQsUqFwl3rwFbodA4-eeLdjjSxQhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-arizona.htmlNote: Comment from Angela on Twitter that Tester was pushing hard on Trump on ethics issues so could be Trump settling that score - maybe, but what a dumb dumb waste of time especially since he's. Or doing many appearances right now Florida?????? https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/08/07/what-wave-democratic-volunteers-florida-means-harris-candidacy/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Mitt Romney for president? Maybe in out-of-touch Democrats' wildest dreams. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means localize the big political news from the weekend: Utah Republicans respond to Biden backing out and Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump. Plus, Proper Brewing's for-sale sign, Salt Lake Tribune reporters unionize, and Utah drops a new lawn. Resources and references: ‘Feels like cheating': Utah Republicans upset Joe Biden isn't also leaving the White House [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah Gov. Spencer Cox flip-flops on support for Donald Trump [Salt Lake Tribune] Aaron Sorkin: How I Would Script This Moment for Biden and the Democrats [New York Times] Proper Burger and Brewing puts its Main Street buildings up for sale [Building Salt Lake] Get a $5 ticket to 801 Day at Second Summit Cider (21+). Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ICO Embodied Patience Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utah Governor Spencer Cox is a longtime Trump critic who is known nationally for his work to depolarize American politics.  This week, Cox easily defeated a far-right opponent in the Republican primary. So too did a slate of other Utah Republicans. While national Republicans continue to move in Trump's direction, in Utah, the Romney faction of the GOP is still holding its own. On this episode of Deep Dive, Cox joins host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza to discuss Utah politics, as well as Cox's disagreements with Trump; how he's preparing to be cast as MAGA's next boogeyman; what he thinks Trump's other Republican critics, such as Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, get wrong; and why “disagreeing better” doesn't mean giving up your most strongly held beliefs. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Spencer Cox is the governor of Utah Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

Megan McKenna wins Democratic nomination for Summit County Council by 10% margin, Utah Republicans select Gov. Cox to face Democrat Brian King in general election, other cities promise millions to host Sundance Film Festival, Parkites tour new 3Kings water plant, Ben Anderson and Meredith Lavitt detail upcoming Aiko shows and the latest on the Park City Song Summit and the foundation's new executive director, Park City Manager Matt Dias and Trails and Open Space Program Manager Heinrich Deters preview the upcoming city council meeting, and Jenny Diersen and Heather Weinstock share details on Fourth of July celebrations, Deer Valley Concerts, and the Sundance Summer Series.

Utah has been something of a bulwark (pun intended) against Trumpism, but even they haven't been immune to sliding into MAGA. And now, with Sen. Mitt Romney retiring, Republican voters are poised to pick a new U.S. senator there. The Atlantic's McKay Coppins joins Sarah to break down how Utah Republicans are different, and where they might go from here. They also discuss voters' assessments of Romney as he prepares to leave office.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner Greg and Adam discuss their experiences with the conventions KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner kick off tonight’s show talking about the state political conventions. Adam was there at the GOP convention, and he shares his thoughts about the whole event and the claims of inappropriate behavior. Colby Jenkins, Republican candidate for Congressional District 2, joins KSL at Night Just before the state conventions kicked off, U.S. Senator Mike Lee announced that he was supporting Colby Jenkins for Utah Congressional District 2. At the GOP convention, he won, beating incumbent Celeste Maloy. Colby Jenkins, Republican candidate for Congressional District 2, joins the show to share his thoughts on receiving Sen. Lee’s support in the race. County commissioners around Utah rally behind Gov. Cox for re-election Another person who lost at the GOP convention: Gov. Spencer Cox. Polling shows he’s still incredibly popular among Utah Republicans. Many county commissioners from around the state have vocalized their support. Greg and Adam discuss this with Beaver County Commissioner Tammy Pearson, who is one of the many county commissioners supporting his re-election campaign. The efforts to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson are now underway Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has threatened to push for vacating House Speaker Mike Johnson, and now she’s making good on her promises. The vote is set to take place next week, and House Democratic leaders have said they’ll support Johnson over Greene. Adam and Greg discuss what got us to this point, and what’ll happen next. Continuing coverage: pro-Palestine protests at the University of Utah A second night of pro-Palestine protests at the University of Utah… Last night, however, the protesting ended early—moving to the Salt Lake County jail after one of the protest organizers was arrested. While that person has now been released, the organizers say the protests will continue. Greg and Adam share their thoughts on the direction of this movement. Updates from Day 14 of the Chad Daybell trial We are now on Day 14 of the Chad Daybell trial. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe is up in Boise, Idaho following this story. She joins the show to share the latest developments she’s been tracking in the courtroom. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to reclassify marijuana The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, shifting a view on marijuana that’s been around for generations of Americans. Under the proposal, marijuana would not be fully legalized, but *medical* marijuana would be made legal across the country. Adam Goers, Senior Vice President of The Cannabist Company, joins the discussion. College vs. trade school: what’s Gen Z’s pick? Over the years it’s become the resounding speech young people hear time and time again: go to college if you want to be successful. It wasn’t always this way, and as Gen Z makes their plans for post-high school studies, there’s a growing trend of choosing a trade school over college. Emily Cupp, a Gen Z student at Brigham Young University, joins the show to discuss her decision to go to college and why many of her friends chose trade school instead.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner Another person who lost at the GOP convention: Gov. Spencer Cox. Polling shows he’s still incredibly popular among Utah Republicans. Many county commissioners from around the state have vocalized their support. Greg and Adam discuss this with Beaver County Commissioner Tammy Pearson, who is one of the many county commissioners supporting his re-election campaign.

Thousands of pounds of toxic waste saved from landfills on free hazardous waste collection day, Park City Winter Sports School Head of School Tess Miner-Farra has details about the opening of the school last week, UDOT resumes I-80 restriping this summer, plans new wildlife crossings, Families invited to annual Día de los Niños event in Heber, Utah Republicans, Democrats conventions set the tone for June primary, November general election, Heber Valley strategizes how to welcome international tourists, Timpanogos Valley Theatre opened "The Nerd," a comedy by Larry Shue. Director has details, Musician Josh Kelley and Actor Scott Wolf are joined by board members with Friends of Summit County Search and Rescue Michelle Eastman and Bret Mickelson who have details on the upcoming fundraiser.

It was a tough night for some Utah Republicans... who showed up at their local caucus to find things weren't exactly going to plan. 

Utah Republicans are opting for a caucus this year instead of a primary. Derek Brown who is currently running for Utah Attorney General organized the primary in 2020 as GOP chair...

Utah Republicans are opting for a caucus this year instead of a primary.  Derek Brown, who's currently running for Utah Attorney General, organized the primary in 2020 as GOP chair and joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with this insight. 

In an interview with KUTV 2 News, Heidi Hatch, Brad Wilson, former Utah House Speaker, and current Republican U.S. Senate Candidate, spoke about the upcoming Utah Presidential Preference Poll/Caucus scheduled for Super Tuesday, Mar. 5.Wilson was not surprised by Mondays Supreme Court ruling that would keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot in all 50 states."I'm really glad they ruled the way we did. I expected they would rule the way they did," remarked Wilson. "Voters should be the ones to make this decision about who gets to be our next president, not activists in liberal states, not even activist judges in liberal states. And so, I think it's a good thing so that the American people get to make this decision."Wilson's remarks underscore a prevailing sentiment among many Utah Republicans, who have long advocated for preserving the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that voters have the final say.The discussion comes on the eve of Super Tuesday and Utah's Presidential Preference Poll, where Utahns will have the opportunity to cast their votes and voice their preferences for the next President of the United States in neighborhood caucuses.Utah has 40 delegates at stake in the Presidential primary that will be divided amongst the candidates garnering votes Tuesday night.15 states and one US Territory will vote on Tuesday, Mar. 5 — doling out one third of the delegates needed to win.Registered Utah Republicans can get ready for caucus night by finding a location and registering.Utah Democrats should have received a ballot to vote and will also have an opportunity to caucus and pick delegates for state and county convention.Utah Election Information Highlights on important issues for Utah voters from Wilson's interview:RULING THAT PUTS TRUMP BACK ON THE BALLOT“I'm really glad they ruled the way we did. I expected they would rule the way they did. I mean, voters should be the ones to make this decision about who gets to be our next president, not activists in liberal states, not even activist judges in liberal states. And so, I think it's a good thing so that the American people get to make this decision.WILSON BACKING TRUMP FOR PRESIDENTI endorsed Donald Trump a few months ago. I that it was very clear that he was going to be the next nominee, and I believe he'll be the next president of the United States, and we need to unify the Republican party around him. And we're doing that right now. We've seen that happen over and over and over again and get the country back on track, uh, with his leadership. So, I'm excited. Um, Mm-Hmm. that, uh, we're heading that direction.WILL TRUMP DEBATE ON THE STAGE HERE IN UTAH?I hope that they choose to participate. I think it's good for the American people to hear, uh, both presidential nominees discuss the issues, learn from them what their opinions are, but, you know, and that's a long way off in politics and we'll see what, uh, what happens. But isn't it great that Utah Yeah. Has been chosen to be one of the hosts? And I, we did such a great job with the vice-presidential debate a few years ago that they wanted to bring it back here. It's just amazing.WHY SHOW UP TO CAUCUS?Well, it's a great opportunity and a great way to go out and meet your neighbors. Go out Mm-Hmm. into your precinct, and you just get in a room, and you, uh, will decide who you want to support for the president. You'll also decide who you want to send to be state delegates to the state convention and county delegates, to your county convention, and who's going to run the precinct for the next couple of years. And it's really the grassroots of politics in Utah. And it's, uh, served us really well for a long time. I think it's going to continue to serve us well in the future. So, I've been doing this for probably almost 40 years. Yeah. And it's a great experience if you go out and do it.BORDER CRISISWell, Congress has the ability, uh, to solve this issue if they want, but quite frankly, Joe Biden has the ability to close the border down right now. It's why you saw Border Patrol agents supporting Donald Trump, because they're so frustrated right now that the president who opened up the border when he became president, has done very little to try to close things down. The tools are there, there are resources there. The political will and the leadership are not there. People are frustrated. Now, Congress can do more, and I think they should do more. And I think you'll see them leaning into this issue, uh, in the near future. But we must secure our border. You know, Heidi, we know that the border crisis right now in America is costing every single taxpayer, uh, 1200, $1,300 a year by the time you look at the burden. This is placing on our criminal justice system, on our schools, on our healthcare system. The list goes on and on. Americans are frustrated, they're angry, they should be. And, and the, the fact of the matter is, Joe Biden is the one to blame right now for this issue. We need to get this solved.UKRAINE AND ISRAEL AID TIED TO BORDEROver the course of the next few months, you've got all these different issues both domestically and internationally that Congress is trying to wrestle to the ground. I believe we need to support our ally Israel, um, in defending themselves and dealing with Hamas that needs to be done in a surgical way. And, uh, we're going to continue to support them I'm sure, as a country with the aid that they need. We've supported Israel for years. Yeah. I mean, they've been a great ally. And without them in the Middle East, uh, we would see a lot of problems I think that, uh, we don't have right now. So, uh, I'm very supportive of what's happening there With Ukraine. Uh, people are frustrated. Uh, Americans are frustrated. There's been a hundred plus billion dollars of, of American taxpayer dollars sent there.ECONOMY AND INFLATIONUtah families do feel like they've been pushed to the brink. Mm-Hmm. And, and you said the word economy, but I'll just kind of maybe peel the layer back one additional level, which is what they really feel right now is this incredible inflation. Mm-Hmm. that's hurt them. And we know in the last three years since Biden became president, the average Utah family has seen their cost-of-living increase by about $8,000 a year, Heidi. And that is real money. Everything is costing Utah so much more money, whether it's cars or housing or fuel or food. Yeah. Uh, food right now is costing as much for a Utah family as a percentage of their household budget as it did when I was in high school. I mean, that's how much Utah families are spending on food. They are frustrated, but it's inflation that they're frustrated with.HOW TO FIX INFLATION?The reason we have all this inflation is because the White House and Congress has spent so much money, and we don't have fiscal discipline in Washington, DC and you ask about the solution. Mm-Hmm., the solution is for Congress to start spending less. And in fact, spending what they generate, they're going to spend almost $2 trillion more this year back in Washington than they're generating. In what world does that make sense? That we can spend that much more money than we're generating in Washington DC and then the American people, American families are the ones that are paying the price for it. There needs to be some fiscal discipline in Washington. And here's what's great about what's happening right now in Utah. We know how to do that as Speaker of the house. Not only did I balance our budget, but I balanced our budget and cut taxes three different times for the biggest tax cuts in the history of Utah. Now, that's the kind of leadership we need in Washington is how do you balance a budget? How do you actually cut taxes? And by the way, that doesn't create the kind of inflation, uh, that you're seeing in, in Washington.SPENDING OVERRUNS COME FROM BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS- HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DENT IN THE MASSIVE DEBT?Well, it shouldn't be about campaign promises. Uh, this should be about what's right for the American people. Uh, this should be about what's right in terms of spending and controlling spending. And you've got to change the system in Washington. We've got to either pass a balance budget amendment, or we've got to do something legislatively that says Congress can't spend more money, uh, than they're taking it. And we need some people back there that have actually done the work, that have balanced budgets at a state level and have cut taxes at the same time. Utah's very unique in the sense that we have done that, but until you change the system, the only way you're going to change the system is change the people we send back there, you're going to continue to have this problem. And this is the number one issue I hear from Utahans, whether I'm up in Tremont or I'm down in St. George and everywhere in between, they want Congress to finally get their act together and start spending less money.HOME BUYINGAt the end of the day, it's supply and demand, but the other thing that's changed so dramatically for people is just what a house payment costs them. Yeah. And that's a function of inflation and interest rates. And that's a function of all the spending in Washington. Until we get spending under control in Washington, you're likely to see interest rates stay high, and you're likely to see housing be unaffordable for Utah families. And, and I do worry about the next generation. I mean, like you Heidi, I have kids that are launching in the world, and they are looking at their future, and they want to know that someday they'll be able to live the American dream of owning their own home. And we want to help them as parents, but we need leaders, uh, back in Washington, uh, and here in the state that are going to lean into this issue. You have seen a lot more done at a state level. Uh, we have done more here to help Utah families, uh, get into their first home than Washington's ever, ever thought of. Uh, all Washington's made the problem worse. Utah leaders have tried to make the problem easier to solve.WHAT SETS HIM APART?We need more people in Washington DC that have been in the trenches at a state level solving problems and have seen, uh, from a front row seat the problems in dysfunction that's created in Washington. And that's what's really unique about my candidacy. I mean, I'm the only person, uh, that is running in this race that has a record of the biggest tax cuts in the history of the state. Uh, I'm the only person running in this race that has helped initiate suits against the federal government because of all the problems that they have caused, whether it's on energy policy or public lands or other issues. And having someone that's actually lived the problems that the federal government's created, go back to Washington and prevent problems from happening and fix the problems that are already there is a unique opportunity for Utahans. And that's part of the reason I'm running.CROWDED RACEGovernor Cox is supporting my candidacy. And so, no one has the grassroots support that we have, and no one also has the support of elected officials, including sixty plus mayors from across the state and some of our biggest cities. And here is why. All these people, Heidi are wanting me to get elected to the US Senate. They know I am going to fight for Utah. They know I have got the experience to do this, and they know what this country needs. What Utah needs is to have someone that has actually done the work before.Utah U.S. Senate Candidates:John Curtis, RepublicanBrad Reed Wilson, RepublicanTrent Staggs, RepublicanBrent Orrin Hatch, RepublicanCarolyn Phippen, RepublicanClark S. White, RepublicanChandler H. Tanner, RepublicanJosh Randall, RepublicanJeremy Lewis Friedbaum, RepublicanBrian Earl Jenkins, RepublicanJason J. Walton, RepublicanCaroline Gleich, DemocraticArchie A. 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Today, I explain why we are completely lost at the federal level, with Republicans selling us out at the most critical time when it would be so easy to fight on the immigration issue. Our only hope is to create a Noah's Ark in red states; however, Western states like Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho are run by leftist Republicans. We're joined today by Utah state Rep. Phil Lyman, who is running against Gov. Spencer Cox in the upcoming gubernatorial primary. Phil served time in jail 10 years ago for standing up against the federal land-grab in Utah. He is passionate about making Utah sovereign from the federal land-grab, which will never happen under the leadership of Spencer Cox. We also discuss the uniqueness of Utah Republicans and the influence of the Mormon Church on political issues. Phil believes most Republicans in Utah are ready to ditch the Romney worldview and take a more biblical approach to compassion in public policy rather than the liberal pagan approach pushed by some of the liberal voices in the church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only did Ron DeSantis drop out... but almost in the same breath he gave his endorsement to Donald Trump. And no sooner does DeSantis bend the knee to Trump... Trump makes nice by retiring the nickname. At the Utah Republican Convention, Ron DeSantis nearly doubled up Donald Trump in a straw poll.  Taylor Morgan, Host at KSL @ Night - Partner at Morgan May Affairs joins the show as Dave and Debbie ponder who Utah Republicans will support next followed by listener calls.     

KSL At Night Co-Host Leah Murray is the Director of the Walker Institute of Politics speaks on a new poll of Utah Republicans... about who they like for President.

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In 2016, Utah Republicans declared pornography a public health crisis. But their resolution was merely a modern salvo in the ongoing pornography wars.

Host: Taylor Morgan The Utah Republican party sent a letter to the Lieutenant Governor's office saying they are forgoing the primary next March to conduct a presidential preference poll at their caucus night on Super Tuesday. Utah GOP Chair Robert Axson joins the show to discuss why the party believes this is the right choice for Utah Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Taylor Morgan Election Fraud Fears Ballots have been sent for the congressional special election and municipal elections. KSL Newsradio Political Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins us to discuss why people are not dropping their ballots in a dropbox compared to past elections. KSL CD2 Debate Highlights On Tuesday, KSL hosted a primary debate for the Republican candidates. The candidates discussed a variety of issues. Taylor listens to some of the things that stood out from the debate. Utah GOP Opts To Use Caucus System To Nominate Presidential Candidate The Utah Republican party sent a letter to the Lieutenant Governor's office saying they are forgoing the primary next March to conduct a presidential preference poll at their caucus night on Super Tuesday. Utah GOP Chair Robert Axson joins the show to discuss why the party believes this is the right choice for Utah Republicans. Mark Meadows Asks For Georgia Charges To Shift To Federal Court Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows is looking to move his charges in the Georgia 2020 case to federal court. KSL Newsradio Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down why this could be challenging for Meadows to accomplish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSL at Night Host Taylor Morgan joins Jeff and explains how Utah Republicans are once again changing the way they choose a presidential candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Derek Brown On Friday, Florida Governor and 2024 Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is expected to arrive in Utah for a fundraiser event over the weekend. We continue to speak with Utah Senator Todd Weiler on what we can expect from DeSantis' time in Utah, and why so many Utah Republicans are supporting him for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Derek Brown Lawsuit filed to disqualify Celeste Maloy from CD2 race We begin the show with a lawsuit filed against the Republican candidate for Utah's second congressional district Celeste Maloy. The lawsuit was filed by Quin Denning, who was defeated by Maloy at the Republican Party convention. Utah Senator Todd Weiler calls the show to discuss his thoughts on the lawsuit. Gov. DeSantis is Coming to Utah On Friday, Florida Governor and 2024 Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is expected to arrive in Utah for a fundraiser event over the weekend. We continue to speak with Utah Senator Todd Weiler on what we can expect from DeSantis' time in Utah, and why so many Utah Republicans are supporting him for 2024. RFK Jr, Blasts Censorship In Capitol Hill Hearing House Republicans invited Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. RFK Jr. declared that he is neither an antisemite nor a racist, and accused the Biden administration and his political opponents of trying to silence him. NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer joins the show to give us the details. Hollywood Strike and Utah Over 65-thousand Hollywood actors have taken up picket signs as of last week, joining the writers on a strike. We speak with KSL Movie Show Andy Farnsworth on how the strike is affecting Utah's movie industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Utah Outcasts! This week, Kyle and X  bring you a headline episode, this time around we have some fun laughing  at some of the most deplorable people in the USA and get to spend an  inordinate amount of time talking about the supremely hilarious fact  that (as of this recording, apparently it's been overturned) the Bible  has been banned from the Davis School District. We had a blast making  this one and  really can't wait to share it with you. Let's GO! TOPICS THIS WEEK 'We can't have division': GOP chair defends forcing candidates to pledge loyalty if nominee is a felon Club Q shooter expected to take plea deal: "I was abusing steroids" Neo-Nazis tried to disrupt a Pride festival. They got humiliated & fled. Utah Republicans are furious schools banned the Bible to comply with their book-banning law SECRET SHOW TEASER Not included on this episode but is currently live on Patreon exclusively for the next six months, Kyle and X talk about a terrible right wing show host by the name of Michael Knowles that wants to discuss that our country's conservative movement  shouldn't stop at the 1950s for their revival point, but all the way  back to the 1220s. You just know that X couldn't let something THAT  stupid sit out there like that.   Email: Mailbag@UtahOutcasts.com Voicemail/SMS line: (347) 669-3377 Catch us LIVE each Saturday @ 8pm MT on Twitch! Our social medias: Instagram Facebook X's Twitter YouTube Discord OPENING SONG – AKnewGod “Break the Veil” used with permission CLOSING SONG – Teknoaxe “Race Between the Spires” used with permission Consider some Merch? Apple Podcasts Podbean PayPal

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.***CORRECTION***: The "He-Man Woman-Haters Club" is from the Little Rascals, not The Simpsons! Oops!— What we can learn from the disgraceful life of Pat Robertson. (0:22)— Stop overreacting about Jeopardy! players missing a clue about the Lord's Prayer. (10:47)— Most Christian pastors use armed church members to thwart a possible mass shooting. (18:25)— Utah Republicans are furious schools banned the Bible to comply with their book-banning law. (27:05)— The Catholic Church in Kansas City used the wrong wine... and broke the religion. (34:35)— A California restaurant chain had employees confess their work-related sins to a fake priest. (43:26)— U.S. bishops are about to block trans-affirming care at Catholic hospitals. (53:17)— After complaints from Christians, Poland's 666 bus to Hel will cease to exist. (1:05:45)— Survey: In the U.K., belief in God has finally dipped below 50%. (1:09:35) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode. Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — What we can learn from the disgraceful life of Pat Robertson. (0:22) — Stop overreacting about Jeopardy! players missing a clue about the Lord's Prayer. (10:47) — Most Christian pastors use armed church members to thwart a possible mass shooting. (18:25) — Utah Republicans are furious schools banned the Bible to comply with their book-banning law. (27:05) — The Catholic Church in Kansas City used the wrong wine... and broke the religion. (34:35) — A California restaurant chain had employees confess their work-related sins to a fake priest. (43:26) — U.S. bishops are about to block trans-affirming care at Catholic hospitals. (53:17) — After complaints from Christians, Poland's 666 bus to Hel will cease to exist. (1:05:45) — Survey: In the U.K., belief in God has finally dipped below 50%. (1:09:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, Utah Republicans declared pornography a public health crisis. But their resolution was merely a modern salvo in the ongoing pornography wars.

Assistant Editor Fiona Harrigan explores why the Beehive State might be uniquely suited to welcome Afghan refugees.

Utah Republicans should care about what happened in the Senate Race in Ohio and you can thank President Trump. In the 11th hour he enforces author JD Vance ... can't even get his initials straight on the campaign trail ... it doesn't matter. Boyd Matheson, Inside Sources joins the discussion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Republicans should care about what happened in the Senate Race in Ohio and you can thank President Trump. In the 11th hour he enforces author JD Vance ... can't even get his initials straight on the campaign trail ... it doesn't matter. Is Trump the GOP for better of for worse? Taylor and Debbie discuss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson talks about Orrin Hatch and the late senator's love of sports. Over the weekend, Utah Republicans and Democrats met for their state conventions. Politics reporter Daedan Olander shares his coverage of the GOP convention and how Sen. Mike Lee received a standing ovation from the crowd. To round off the episode, I discuss my recent story chronicling a new partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune, the University of Utah's Marriott Library and Newspapers.com that will bring 133 years of Tribune newspapers online for free access.

Culture Editor Sean Means and Culture Reporter Palak Jayswal join the podcast to break down how the giant whale happened to land in Salt Lake City's Ninth and Ninth neighborhood and the controversy surrounding its debut. And two Utah Republicans are displeased with Yale Law School. Utah Senator Mike Lee and Attorney General Sean Reyes are calling on the University to punish students who temporarily disrupted an event featuring conservative lawyer Kristen Waggoner.

A recent article by Salt Lake Tribune editorial writer Robert Gehrke (shockingly) proclaimed that Layton representative Steve Handy getting clobbered at convention by Trevor Lee is proof the Republican party is quickly moving to embrace "fringe..., frothing, radicalized ... strident, conspiracy-peddling candidates." https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2022/04/03/radicalization-davis/

It's Republican and Utah United Parties caucus day. Politicians, and political hopefuls, are vying for their chance to be on Utahns ballots later this year. Politics journalists Bryan Schott talks with managing editor Grant Burningham about this year's GOP caucus day. The Tribune's Jessica Miller has spent the last few years reporting on Utah's teen treatment industry. Jessica introduces her new podcast called "Sent Away. And reporter Courtney Tanner reports on how the Utah Legislature left Beehive State teachers bruised this year.

03:15 China condemns the US seizure of $7 billion in Afghan assets.21:40 Viral video shows cops using excessive force on a Black teen.29:21 The NYPD tweets, then deletes, a photo of allegedly stolen essentials.36:41 Ilhan Omar introduces legislation proposing new restrictions on no-knock warrants.45:34 Utah Republicans propose a “commission” to analyze trans kid's bodies.Co-Host: Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl)Guest: Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal)Become a TDR YouTube Member: http://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport/join Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT/Help build the Home of the Progressives http://tyt.com/JOINSubscribe to The Damage Report YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport?sub_confirmation=1Follow The Damage Report on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport?lang=enFollow The Damage Report on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport/ Follow The Damage Report on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDamageReportNJ Cops Target Black Teen in Mall Brawl (VIDEO) - https://youtu.be/2kGfrfXa0HMBoebert FLEES from Afghanistan Questions - https://youtu.be/YNyVzBqD0wESuper Fans Can Live At Disney FOREVER - https://youtu.be/gcO39yJAGVkOmar Calls Out Police Terrorism With No-Knock Bill - https://youtu.be/E4rGjgAQXz0Tucker Sneakily Mocks Trump Supporters - https://youtu.be/J2l-k1P74tg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is carbon fee and dividend really the policy that can bridge the divide between Republicans and Democrats? On this month's call we'll talk to Dr. Ray Ward, a Republican state representative in Utah, about why he likes the policy. When he's not working in the legislature, Ward is a family physician in Bountiful, Utah. Earlier this year, he signed on to an op-ed in the Deseret News with two dozen other Utah Republicans endorsing carbon fee and dividend. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Welcome (2:45) Rep. Ray Ward (9:07) Q&A Discussion (22:59) Legislative Updates w/ Ben Pendergrass (35:44) October Updates & Actions CCL's October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet   October Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/626727421  Desert News Republican Carbon Dividends Op-Ed: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2021/6/4/22453352/carbon-dividend-act-republicans-for-climate-change  Register for November 13-14 Conference: https://cclusa.org/November  President Biden Campaign: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/white-house/

The sight of Sen. Mitt Romney, who was the GOP nominee for president just nine years ago, getting booed by Utah Republicans was “just terrible,” says longtime political pundit Chris Matthews.“I don't understand it. He didn't do anything wrong,” Matthews told the Tribune on this week's Utah Politics podcast. “He's been a Republican all his life. He's tough on taxes. He's tough on big government. He's the classic conservative.”Romney was showered with catcalls by Republican delegates at the state convention last month after he voted twice to remove former President Donald Trump from office in a pair of Senate impeachment trials.Matthews, the former host of Hardball on MSNBC and author of the new book This Country: My Life in Politics and History, says the GOP has changed so drastically since Romney lost the 2012 election that they've come unmoored from what they used to stand for.“What do they (Republicans) believe in as policy? Are they a party of free trade? No more. Are they a party of fiscal responsibility? No more,” he said.Mathews blames Trump for leading the GOP astray.“Trump says those aren't his concerns. Sometimes I wonder what Trump really cares about. I don't know what Trump really thinks about anything,” Matthews said.He began his career in Washington working for the Capitol Police, which gives him a unique perspective on the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters in January.“Trump refused to say he lost. That's the chivalrous, patriotic thing to do, and Trump refused to do it,” Matthews said. “In politics, if you lose, you admit it. It's a hard night, and you have to do it. That's a big part of American politics. It's not in the Constitution, but it's what you do,” he says.Matthews also discusses his time working for Utah Sen. Frank Moss, the last Democrat in the U.S. Senate from the Beehive State and his departure from his television show.

During a special legislative session this Wednesday, Utah Republicans passed two controversial resolutions that banned critical race theory in Utah schools and designated Utah as a “Second Amendment sanctuary” state.

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney was loudly booed by Utah Republicans at their state convention last week. It was an astonishing development given he was the party’s presidential nominee less than a decade ago. We’re joined this week by political strategist Mike Madrid, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and the former political director of the California GOP. He says the Republican base is radicalizing, mostly because of former President Donald Trump. That change will have profound impacts on our politics, and will likely lead the party to political ruin. Madrid also says the Democratic Party is not immune to radical elements, which is leading both parties away from the political center. Mike Madrid on Twitter: @Madrid_MikeSubscribe to the podcast for free here.

An anchor at MSNBC viciously smears Senator Tim Scott, Joe Manchin says ‘No' to DC Statehood, Utah Republicans heckle Mitt Romney, Communists Riot in Portland, Latest polls show most Americans ‘optimistic' about the future.Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, losing the race.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An anchor at MSNBC viciously smears Senator Tim Scott, Joe Manchin says ‘No’ to DC Statehood, Utah Republicans heckle Mitt Romney, Communists Riot in Portland, Latest polls show most Americans ‘optimistic’ about the future. Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, losing the race.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Derek Brown’s last Utah GOP convention as chairman. He tells Boyd what he expects to see and what the party should do to keep Utah red. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Spencer Cox officially signs hundreds of bills into law as experts watch for possible vetoes. A major shake-up with Utah Republicans could impact future elections. Plus, as the country begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders continue working toward a new normal. Dr. Damon Cann, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Mayor of North Logan, Heidi Hatch, anchor and reporter with KUTV, and Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer of Podcasts at KSL join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.

Republican Burgess Owens unseated Democrat Ben McAdams to reclaim the 4th Congressional District for Republicans. That seat was the biggest prize for Utah Republicans, but they had tons of success all over the ballot, especially in Salt Lake County. We discuss what went right for the GOP, and where they came up short with Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown. He talks about how Burgess Owens was able to win and their efforts to get Republican voters to the polls.Also, Brown talks about whether he plans to run for another term as party chair in 2021. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Joined by Dr. Stanley Kurtz, Sr. Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, author and contributing editor at the National Review, Kim candidly reveals the current assault on the suburbs and single family housing, including the politics, the money, the tactics and the strange bedfellows of the far Left social justice warriors and their capitalist land developer partners who have found themselves in abusive positions of power in policy-making. Kim has seen first hand as a Planning Commissioner of Utah's second largest city and as a state lawmaker the roughshod agenda that has infiltrated city, county and state governments, while citizens revolt, not fully knowing the insidious truth behind it. Dr, Kurtz brings his research and warns that a Biden administration will be the end of suburbs.

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

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox is the Republican nominee in Utah's gubernatorial race. Now he prepares to face Democratic nominee Chris Peterson in the General Election. Cox got 36% of the GOP vote in the primary--will the rest of the republican voters fall in line behind him ahead of the general election? We'll ask Sen. Todd Weiler.

The Republican primary race for Governor is over and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox is now the Republican nominee in Utah's gubernatorial race. Cox got 36% of the GOP vote in the primary--will the rest of the republican voters fall in line behind him ahead of the general election? We'll ask Inside Sources Boyd Matheson.

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

In just two weeks and a day, Utah Republicans will select their nominee for Governor and other races. But Republicans won't be the only ones voting in those GOP races. Some life-long Democrats will, too. Jim Dabakis is one of them. He says he wants his voice heard in the closed primary, so he's now a registered Republican.

Mitt Romney has a lot of chutzpah. Voting to convict Trump and remove him from office? That comes as no surprise. We all expected that, Fox News hosts and Utah Republicans excepted. But for the billionaire Senator out of Utah to pretend like he had some spiritual crisis of conscience over it? Spare us the theatrics and fake moral outrage, Mitt. Where was your conscience when you were looting the state of Massachusetts, destroying its private healthcare system, and selling its residents into transgenerational debt? Where was your conscience when you were looting the pensions of the distressed companies you acquired through Bain Capital? Where was your conscience when you were waging lawfare against the Ron Paul campaign in 2012 that disenfranchised Republican voters in six or seven states? The idea that Mitt Romney is somehow guided by a moral compass is foundationally fucking ridiculous. We'll also be talking more about the Iowa caucus results, the impeach hoax itself, and a certain shock jock out of New Hampshire who is currently awaiting a bail hearing. This is EPISODE 362 of So to Speak w/ Jared Howe!

Impeachment proceedings continue. The panel discusses key issues highlighted in testimonies, and what we can make of them. Utah Republicans gather in support of President Trump’s re-election. And new polling reveals where Utah voters currently stand on issues ranging from government power to equality. Nicole Nixon, reporter at KUER 90.1, Glen Mills, anchor at ABC 4 Utah, and Bob Bernick, contributing editor at UtahPolicy.com join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Rod Arquette Show Rundown - Monday, March 26, 20184:20 pm: Paul Kengor, author and Political Science Professor at Grove City College, joins the show to discuss what he sees as the hypocrisy in the Stormy Daniels controversy when it’s compared to that of Monica Lewinsky4:35 pm: Former Senator Tom Coburn, now Senior Advisor for the Convention of the States Project, joins the show to discuss why now, in the midst of the passing of the Omnibus Bill, is the perfect time for a convention of the states5:05 pm: Greg Skordas, local defense attorney, joins the show to discuss whether someone seen openly carrying guns are creating a disturbance or just exercising their rights6:05 pm: A group of Utah Republicans is joining forces to call upon party leaders to speak up when GOP officials stray from strong morals and ethics, and the organizer of Character First, Sven Wilson, joins Rod to discuss the group’s plans6:20 pm: Ashly Dean, a student in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Utah, joins Rod to discuss her recent op-ed piece in which she calls for people to realize that news sources are dividing our nation6:35 pm: Don Milne, Financial Literacy Manager at Zions Bank, joins the show to preview this week’s Dave Ramsay events in Salt Lake City

There are 21 candidates running to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz, including 15 Republicans, 13 of whom will be at this month's convention.    Utah Republicans are struggling to pay the bills and want delegates (and the media) to help cover some of their shortfalls. Who will step up to fix the funding shortage?    Mike and Bryan talk with State Senators Margaret Dayton and Deidre Henderson, both of whom are vying to break out of the crowded pack of Republicans running in Utah's 3rd Congressional District.    Plus, we play the "simultaneous game."    Remember, you can reach us on Twitter: @BegtoDifferPod, Facebook: Beg to Differ, and email: BegtoDifferPod@gmail.com. Coming soon, our website: BegtoDifferPodcast.com

How can the current political activism become action? What are Utah Republicans and Democrats doing to guide the energy? What issues push Utah's level of political engagement, and can we compromise on these issues? The Exoro Group's Maura Carabello, The Sutherland Institute's Boyd Matheson, and Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson join host Jason Perry for this week's roundtable.