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Governor Cox reflects on them first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death
— Governor Spencer Cox reflects on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death, discussing how he learned of the shooting, his response, and his new book on civility. The interview also includes the last person to question…More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Cedar City News (Iron County) , Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts , Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , St George News (Washington County) All 16 reports
Inside Utah Politics takes a deep dive on public lands
— Inside Utah Politics podcast examines the ongoing legal fight over federal public lands, featuring SUWA's legal director and a Garfield County commissioner debating monument boundary changes under the Antiquities Act.
SUWA takes the public land fight back to court, Forward Party GOP Senate showdown
— A political podcast episode discusses SUWA's renewed legal fight over Trump's reduction of Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, plus a Forward Party challenge in a Utah GOP Senate race.
Gov. Cox's book heads to store shelves, Midterms on the horizon
— Gov. Spencer Cox's new book "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in the Age of Contempt" releases September 8th; a political podcast discusses the book, his Disagree Better message, and upcoming midterm election issues.
Social media settlement impacts, state leaders tout nuclear plans
— A Utah politics podcast discusses Governor Cox's touted multi-billion dollar settlement with Meta over social media harms, and USU President Brad Mortensen details plans for a new nuclear education campus near Brigham…
SCOTUS allows president's vote-by-mail restrictions to go ahead, Nevada sues over Colorado River
— A political podcast discusses the US Supreme Court allowing Trump's mail-in voting restrictions to proceed, potentially affecting states like Utah that withheld voter data, and covers Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado…
Data center debate, gas tax cut unpacked
— A Utah Politics podcast episode covers legislative interim committee discussions on data centers and an audit of the state's gas tax, featuring interviews with Reps. Jill Koford and Cal Roberts, plus notes on Gov…
President Adams sues critics; Cox wants MIDA reform
— A Utah politics podcast discusses Senate President Stuart Adams' threats to sue critics over alleged defamatory statements, Gov. Cox's push for MIDA reform following the Stratos data center rollout, and debate over…
Utah's nuclear messaging and incumbents underwater
— A political podcast discusses an FTC complaint by environmental groups over Utah's nuclear energy messaging, new polling on approval ratings for Utah's federal delegation and statewide leaders, and predictions for the…
Enforcing Utah's gambling laws, Enes Kanter takes on the WNBA
— A Utah politics podcast discusses enforcement of the state's anti-gambling laws after a court win over Kalshi, Enes Kanter's WNBA draft declaration protesting transgender policy, and Utah's push into quantum technology.
Utah's nuclear goals get federal help, new Great Salt Lake commissioner
— A political podcast covers Utah's selection for a federal nuclear innovation campus in Tooele and interviews the state's new Great Salt Lake commissioner about lake-saving strategy and controversy over her…
Utah's hopes for GSL funding in exchange for nuclear site, cities look to raise taxes
— A political podcast discusses Utah's push to secure federal funding for the Great Salt Lake in exchange for hosting a nuclear lifecycle campus in Tooele, local cities considering property tax hikes, and Sen. John…
Changing of the guard at DNR, Curtis opposes nuking filibuster
— A Utah politics podcast episode covers new leadership at Utah's Department of Natural Resources and Great Salt Lake commissioner post, plus Senators Curtis and Lee's differing stances on the filibuster and an AG nominee.
Sen. Lee sees new path for the SAVE Act, new polling paints picture ahead of midterms
— Sen. Mike Lee discusses a potential path for the SAVE America Act to pass the Senate without needing 60 votes, alongside new Emerson College polling on presidential primaries and issues like data center development.
Governor issues modified version of firework prohibition, Utahns express opposition to shrinking monuments
— Gov. Spencer Cox issued a modified firework prohibition ahead of Pioneer Day giving cities more control, as Utahns and environmental groups plan protests over Trump's executive orders shrinking Bears Ears and Grand…
O'Leary sued over Chinese operative allegations, Sen. Weiler joins Sutherland Institute
— Democrat-aligned Utah groups are suing celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary for defamation after he claimed their opposition to the Stratos data center project stemmed from Chinese influence operations. Separately, Sen…
Utah monument shrunk in pair of executive orders, NYT reporters subpoenaed
— President Trump signed executive orders shrinking Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, with Utah's congressional delegation, Gov. Spencer Cox, and House Speaker Mike Schultz present. A podcast…
