The Hinckley Report - Podcast

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Republican Conundrum Feb 24, 2017

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Legislators continue to debate divisive topics…Will we see changes in tax law, public lands, or education policy? President Trump’s new immigration plan could deport millions…How will this affect local residents and businesses?

Town Halls and Public Lands Feb 17, 2017

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Rep. Chaffetz steals the spotlight while lawmakers and business owners stand at odds over public lands. Major shakeups occur within the Trump administration, and new budget developments in the legislature could affect the entire state.

Utah Legislature Makes National News Feb 10, 2017

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Utah’s Legislature passes resolutions on Grand Staircase and Bears Ears National Monuments. Betsy DeVos is confirmed as Secretary of Education…and Utahns react. Several thousand march on the Utah Capitol in protest over President’ Trump’s immigration policy.

Immigration Ban Feb 03, 2017

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President Trump fulfills a central campaign promise and nominates a well-known conservative to the Supreme Court. His immigration ban causes chaos and draws world-wide protest. And legislative priorities become clear at the close of the second week of the session.

Women's Marches Jan 27, 2017

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Women around the globe march against President Trump. A review of the first week of Utah’s Legislative Session. And a new Hinckley Institute/Salt Lake Tribune poll gives some insight on how Utahns are thinking about politicians and issues.

Utah’s Legislative Preview Jan 20, 2017

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A Legislative Session Preview, and Utahns react to Trump's Inauguration on this week’s show.

Utah Education Funding in 2017 Jan 13, 2017

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Education highlights Utah's upcoming session. President-elect Trump holds his first press conference. What was the Utah Fallout? Utah's congressional delegation tackles issues ranging from the Antiquities Act to term limits nationally, medical marijuana locally.

Bears Ears Now A National Monument Jan 06, 2017

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President Obama designates Bears Ears a National Monument in spite of requests not to do so from Utah’s political leaders. Obamacare is on the brink, and new Salt Lake City homeless center sites that are proposed around the valley are stirring up controversy.

2016 Year in Review Dec 30, 2016

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2016 will go down as a memorable year in Utah politics: Utah’s roll in Trump’s surprising win, Misty Snow’s historic run, and a hacking scandal from Russia. And what will come in 2017?

The Russian Election Hack Dec 16, 2016

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The CIA announced that Russia likely tried to aid Trump’s election through hacks. Governor Herbert and two Utah Congressmen hold a press conference on National Monument Designation, specifically Bears Ears. And the Utah Legislative session is weeks away.