State Street Podcast
Why Ben McAdams thinks you should send him back to Washington
— An interview with Democratic congressional candidate Ben McAdams, a former U.S. representative, discussing his bid for Utah's new first congressional district ahead of the Democratic primary against three progressive…
Why Michael Farrell says Utah Dems need a tax attorney in Congress
— An interview with Democratic congressional candidate Michael Farrell, a tax attorney who moved to Utah in 2022, discussing his primary campaign for Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Why Nate Blouin says he’s the Utah Democrats’ best voice for Congress
— State Sen. Nate Blouin discusses his campaign for Utah's new 1st Congressional District in a podcast interview, part of a series profiling Democratic primary candidates.
Utah avoids spice, opts for a meat and potatoes session
— KUER's State Street podcast recaps the 2026 Utah legislative session, which wrapped up 540 bills over 45 days covering budgets, AI, courts and affordability, with commentary from lawmakers and officials.
Utah’s big swing on homelessness comes with a big price tag
— Utah lawmakers debate funding for a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus on Salt Lake City's west side, seeking both state and federal money to cover the costly project.
The White House twists Utah’s AI arm
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Small government, bigger Utah
— A podcast episode examines tension between Utah's small-government rhetoric and state lawmakers' willingness to preempt local control of cities and towns during the current legislative session.
Water, water, somewhere, but drops for Great Salt Lake
— A State Street podcast episode examines Great Salt Lake's water levels amid a low-snow winter, reviewing progress since 2022's 'Year of Water' and current legislative efforts, featuring commentary from Gov. Spencer…
Will Kirk and No Kings reshape Utah’s right to bear arms?
— A KUER State Street episode examines whether Utah lawmakers are rethinking gun legislation following the death of Afa Ah Loo during a No Kings protest and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, featuring interviews with…
All rise, for Utah Supreme Court reforms
— A podcast episode examines a legislative proposal to expand the Utah Supreme Court by two justices and explores broader strains within the state's judicial system, featuring lawmakers, judges and legal advocates.
The ballad of Utah redistricting
— A podcast episode traces the years-long fight over Utah's congressional redistricting, from 2018's Prop 4 through court battles and the new map giving Utah three Republican and one Democratic-leaning district for 2026.
Get ready, State Streeters! Utah lawmakers get back to work in a week
— Utah's 2026 General Session begins Jan. 20, kicking off a 45-day legislative sprint amid tensions with the courts, redistricting battles, and national political dynamics.
Even outta sync, Utah passed 582 bills this sesh
— A podcast episode recaps the end of Utah's 2025 legislative session, in which lawmakers passed 582 bills amid apparent tension between the House and Senate, featuring commentary from a political scientist, the…More: Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts , Special Session with Bryan Schott All 3 reports
Mr. Postman, are there vote by mail changes for me?
— KUER examines proposed changes to Utah's vote-by-mail system, including voter ID requirements and shifting from automatic to opt-in mail voting, with perspectives from a bill sponsor, advocacy groups, and Native…
Shining light on Utah’s changes to its sunshine laws
— A podcast episode examines proposed changes to Utah's GRAMA public records law, featuring interviews with a First Amendment attorney and bill sponsor Sen. Mike McKell about the legislation's potential impact.
Welcome to Utah! *restrictions may apply
— KUER examines Utah's shifting immigration politics, contrasting the 2010 Utah Compact's bipartisan approach with the 2025 GOP-led Legislature's focus on tougher immigration and crime policies ahead of Trump's…