The Christmas Edition. Former State Representative Holly Richardson and State Representative Joel Briscoe talk about Briscoe’s experience as an inner-city bishop for the LDS Church. Richardson and Briscoe discuss how small, simple, local service may be quite impactful. Not all service needs to include large trips to foreign countries.

Richardson and Briscoe then talk with Tani Downing, Director, Utah Department of Administrative Services, about her recent humanitarian trip to Puerto Rico. She discusses how the Light Up Puerto Rico program intends to bring light to those suffering from the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Donate at Tifie.org under the 'Power Puerto Rico' program or at YouCaring's Light Up Puerto Rico link: https://www.youcaring.com/familiesinpuertorico-960944

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State Senator Howard Stephenson and State Auditor John Dougall talk with Deseret News reporter Amy Donaldson about her recent trip to Puerto Rico. Dougall and Donaldson discuss the Light Up Puerto Rico effort. Donaldson shares touching stories of human suffering and collaboration to overcome the tragedy of Hurricane Maria.

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State Senator Howard Stephenson and State Auditor John Dougall talk with State Representative John Knotwell, President & CEO, Utah Technology Council. Knotwell discusses Net Neutrality and the recent action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overturn recent Obama Administration regulations.

Stephenson and Dougall then talk with Dan Schweizer, Regional Director Government Relations, Crown Castle International, the nation's largest provider of shared wireless infrastructure. Schweizer shares the recent effort to improve cellphone coverage in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Dougall and Stephenson ask Schweizer about the future of wireless deployment and the rollout of 5G technology.

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State Senator Howard Stephenson and State Auditor John Dougall talk with John Valentine, Chair, Utah State Tax Commission. Valentine highlights the recently-released joint proposal for tax reform. Valentine shares the committee's effort to merge the House and Senate bills and the proposed impact on businesses and individuals.

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State Senator Howard Stephenson and State Auditor John Dougall talk with Kristen Cox, Director, Governor's Office of Management & Budget (GOMB). Cox explains the budget process and highlights key aspects of the Governor Herbert's budget proposal. She discusses new money for education and air quality initiatives. She also discusses proposed tax changes and recommendations regarding transportation funding.

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Salt Lake Tribune Columnist Michelle Quist and Morgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon talk with Erin Jemison, YWCA Real Women Run. Jemison, talks about how men and women can work together in an environment that is free from harassment worries while still protecting a woman’s opportunity to be where decisions are made.

Quist and Cannon then wrap up the show with a discussion of sexual harassment in Utah and notable campaigns to watch in 2018.

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Salt Lake Tribune Columnist Michelle Quist and Morgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon talk with former State Representative Holly Richardson. Richardson previews the national wave of sexual harassment claims and the importance of listening to women and men who speak up.

Quist and Cannon then talk with Congressman Chris Stewart. Stewart explains his proposed legislation that would disclose settlements paid out by Congress on behalf of Congressmen to sexual harassment victims. Stewart notes that transparency protects both the victim and the accused.

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Salt Lake Tribune Columnist Michelle Quist and Morgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon talk with Congressman John Curtis. Curtis explains his legislation on codifying the monuments that Pres. Trump declared this week & the importance of legislating tribal authority hinted at in the monument declarations. Curtis shares what it is like to be the newest member of Congress, where his office is, who his staff is, and what his goals are for the first year.

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Salt Lake Tribune Columnist Michelle Quist and Morgan County Councilwoman Tina Cannon talk with State Representative Dan McCay. McCay talks about the Utah Legislature's long-time effort in passing resolutions to ask the federal government to let Utah take care of its own land.

Quist and Cannon them talk with San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman. Lyman shares what it was like to shake president Trump's hand and thank him for reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments and what it will mean to the people of San Juan County. 

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State Senator Howard Stephenson and Libertas Institute President Connor Boyack talk with Derek Magill, Director of Marketing, Praxis. Magill discusses how Praxis provides an alternative pathway to college for professional success. Magill also shares what led to him to drop out of college yet still build a successful career.

Praxis is a growing startup that helps enterprising young adults start their career and land a full-time job within 12 months, all without needing a college degree. Magill discusses Praxis' current recruitment in Utah, providing a compelling alternative to traditional higher education. For more information see DiscoverPraxis.com.

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