This Week in Utah Politics

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This Week in Utah Politics breaks down the Beehive State’s top news stories from the past week. Join host Bryan Schott along with journalists from the Tribune newsroom and newsmakers who dig into the important Utah political news you need to know.

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Everybody is mad about the Olympics

In this episode of This Week in Utah Politics: ⚖️ Utah Supreme Court's Landmark Decision: The court allows a challenge to the near-total abortion ban to proceed. What’s next for reproductive rights in Utah? Emily Anderson Stern has the details. 🗣️ Republican Push for a Special Session: In response, Republicans call for a special session to pass new abortion restrictions. 💸 Trump's Spendy Fundraiser in Utah: Former President Donald Trump is planning an exclusive fundraiser in Utah, with sky-hig...

Aug 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 3

Mike Lee should really read things first

Another big week in Utah politics. Tribune reporter Emily Anderson Stern joins the podcast to discuss the reactions from Utah Republicans to the news that President Joe Biden is not running for another term, the controversy surrounding Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, the state's request to dismiss a lawsuit from the Utah Education Association over the vouchers program, Utah being named the host for the 2034 Winter Games, and Senator Mike Lee falling for a hoax about Jimmy Carter's d...

Jul 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2

"An aroma of mendacity"

🎙️ On the inaugural episode of This Week in Utah Politics: 📰 Tribune political reporter Emily Anderson Stern discusses her blockbuster story about how Gov. Spencer Cox was alerted about problems with the head of the Utah National Guard in 2021 but didn’t investigate until after the Army stepped in two years later. ⚖️ We dive into the Utah Supreme Court's ruling against the Legislature's gutting of an independent redistricting commission and how Utah politicos reacted to the attempted assassina...

Jul 19, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: This Week in Utah Politics with Bryan Schott

Jul 18, 2024•41 sec•Ep. 1

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