45 Days

Latest Episodes:

Small government, bigger Utah Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

With a Republican supermajority, Utahns hear some pretty common values from politicians. Small government is one of the big ones. But what happens when a state that's all about “local control” steps into the business of its cities?

Water, water, somewhere, but drops for Great Salt Lake Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

It’s been four years since Utah's “Year of Water” at the Legislature, and now the state has its worst snowpack on record. We check in on what lawmakers have done since and what it means for Great Salt Lake.

Will Kirk and No Kings reshape Utah’s right to bear arms? Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

Utah's self perception was fundamentally changed by gun violence in 2025 between a protest shooting and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Does that shift also apply to the laws the Legislature debates?

All rise, for Utah Supreme Court reforms Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

The court of State Street is now in session. We ask the Legislature to approach the bench and unpack their arguments for adding more justices to the Utah Supreme Court.

The ballad of Utah redistricting Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

2025 got all the attention, but the fight over Utah’s congressional map goes all the way back to 2018. And it's likely to overshadow what lawmakers are doing in 2026.

Get ready, State Streeters! Utah lawmakers get back to work in a week Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

The first day of Utah's annual General Session is Jan. 20, 2026. Mark your calendars for the first day of the 45-day sprint — and there's a lot to take in the year, all colored by tensions with the courts, redistricting and national political tensions. We're ready. Are you?

New faces. New host. Who dis? Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

A lot happened in Utah in 2025 since you last heard us — No Kings. Ralph Menzies. Charlie Kirk and... REDISTRICTING. And where was State Street?

State Street bonus: 6 bills got hit with a veto Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

On the season finale we kind of left things hanging. Will Gov. Spencer Cox veto any of the 582 bills lawmakers passed? We're back to catch you up!

Even outta sync, Utah passed 582 bills this sesh Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

On the season nine finale of State Street, we explain why it wasn’t hunky-dory between the House and Senate. They had beef and that played out over the 45 days.

Mr. Postman, are there vote by mail changes for me? Mar 03, 2025

Show notes

Covering all 80+ election bills this session would make anyone’s brain melt, so this week on State Street, we’re focusing on one in particular that could impact all 1.7 million registered Utah voters.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected