The Hinckley Report - Podcast

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Homelessness in Utah Sep 29, 2017

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A dramatic increase in homelessness and crime in the state’s capital has led to a crisis. How did we get here? What are community leaders and elected officials doing to tackle the problem? Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, the ACLU’s Marina Lowe, and State Representative and Speaker of the House Greg Hughes come together to discuss homelessness, Operation Rio Grande, and what comes next.

Huntsman's Confirmation Process Sep 22, 2017

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Jon Huntsman, Jr. breezes through his Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary Zinke’s memo on shrinking national monuments is leaked, and the legislature meets in a special session to tackle homelessness. The Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, Leavitt Partners’ Chairman Rich McKeown, and the AP’s Michelle Price join Jason Perry for this week’s show.

The Current State of Utah Politics Sep 15, 2017

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Mitt Romney is a favorite choice for Senate in 2018, but will he even run? The Utah GOP tables debate of the lawsuit against Count my vote; what is the future of Utah’s Caucus Convention system? And can the 3rd District election be close? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, and the Sutherland Institute’s Boyd Matheson join Jason Perry for this week’s show.

Rescinding DACA Sep 08, 2017

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President Trump Rescinds DACA, putting DREAMers at risk. After a contentious Republican Primary, campaigning for Utah’s 3rd District General election is in full swing. Homelessness issues are taken on with Operation Rio Grande. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Fox 13’s Max Roth,and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills join Jason Perry for this week’s analysis.

The New Political Activism Apr 28, 2017

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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.

Early Election Talk Apr 21, 2017

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Jason Chaffetz announces he will not seek reelection. How will he affect the next two elections? Polls say Orrin Hatch faces an uphill battle if he decides to run. The Trump administration’s immigration policy might be at odds with Utah as Governor Herbert signs a resolution supporting refugee’s rights.

Utah Rates its Elected Officials Apr 14, 2017

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Speculation over Orrin Hatch’s seat, Democrats gear up for a visit from Bernie Sanders, And a new poll shows how Utah’s officials are ranked against their national peers.

The GOP Marches On Mar 31, 2017

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In contrast to the rest of the country, a majority of Utahns approve of President Trump…Salt Lake settles on the sites for new homeless shelters...why was the process so ugly? Governor Herbert makes final decisions on whether to sign or veto bills.

The AHCA and Signing Bills Into Law Mar 24, 2017

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Republicans delay the vote on health care reform, Neil Gorsuch responds to days of questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Governor weighs whether to sign or veto the record number of bills passed by the Legislature. ABC 4 Utah’s Emily Clark and Stokes Strategies President Spencer Stokes join Host Jason Perry on this week’s roundtable discussion.

Last Days of the Legislative Session Mar 03, 2017

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The last days of Utah’s Legislature: Zion Curtain, budget still undecided. Utah’s Representatives President Trump’s speech. Reaction to John Swallow acquittal.