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How Utah Is Navigating the Govt. Shutdown and a Redistricting Shake-up
Manage episode 514269577 series 2616466
As the government shutdown drags on, the financial impacts on local communities are escalating. In this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry leads a conversation about the ideological and electoral forces impacting lawmakers decisions. Plus, the ongoing redistricting battle in Utah took an unexpected turn this week. We also examine what Governor Spencer Cox's latest pick for the Utah Supreme Court signals about judicial philosophy in the state.
THE DEEPER DIVE:
• The ongoing government shutdown and its ripple effects on Utah families, federal employees, and national politics.
• A deep dive into healthcare subsidies, partisan blame, and polling trends.
• ️ The redistricting showdown in Utah: indirect initiatives, Proposition 4, and legal battles that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
• ⚖️ Governor Cox’s appointment of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court and what it means for judicial philosophy and court expansion.
• ️ Why municipal elections matter more than ever — and how local races impact your daily life.
️ FEATURING:
• Frank Pignanelli – Political Lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli
• Damon Cann – Political Science Professor at Utah State University
• Heidi Hatch – Anchor, KUTV 2News
Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley
311 episodes
Manage episode 514269577 series 2616466
As the government shutdown drags on, the financial impacts on local communities are escalating. In this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry leads a conversation about the ideological and electoral forces impacting lawmakers decisions. Plus, the ongoing redistricting battle in Utah took an unexpected turn this week. We also examine what Governor Spencer Cox's latest pick for the Utah Supreme Court signals about judicial philosophy in the state.
THE DEEPER DIVE:
• The ongoing government shutdown and its ripple effects on Utah families, federal employees, and national politics.
• A deep dive into healthcare subsidies, partisan blame, and polling trends.
• ️ The redistricting showdown in Utah: indirect initiatives, Proposition 4, and legal battles that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
• ⚖️ Governor Cox’s appointment of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court and what it means for judicial philosophy and court expansion.
• ️ Why municipal elections matter more than ever — and how local races impact your daily life.
️ FEATURING:
• Frank Pignanelli – Political Lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli
• Damon Cann – Political Science Professor at Utah State University
• Heidi Hatch – Anchor, KUTV 2News
Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley
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