The Hinckley Report

With inflation dominating the national headlines, Utah’s governor is joining a coalition of leaders against Pres. Biden’s student loan forgiveness. Plus, with the midterm elections looming, other long-simmering topics reach a boiling point. Journalists Ben Winslow, Heidi Hatch, and Jay Evensen join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

After a historic summer, the Hinckley Report returns with analysis of the 2022 primary elections. Plus, our panel evaluates how major decisions in Washington, D.C. are impacting people here in Utah. Political insider Maura Carabello joins journalists Doug Wilks and Glen Mills on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

Utahns react to a major leak from the U.S. Supreme Court as candidates gear up for a summer of fierce campaigning ahead of a high-stakes primary election. Plus, our panel reflects on the highs and lows in an unprecedented year in Utah politics. Journalist Robert Gehrke joins political insiders Kate Bradshaw and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

After two raucous political conventions, candidates look forward to the primaries. Our panel discusses the impact of Democrats not backing their own candidate in the senate race. Plus, Utahns mourn the death of Sen. Orrin Hatch and remember his lasting legacy. Journalist Dennis Romboy joins political insiders Michelle Quist and Frank Pignanelli on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

As the state conventions approach, tensions are rising within both major political parties over divisive issues. Our panel discusses how these dynamics could spill over to the midterms. Plus, reaction to newly revealed text messages sent by Sen. Mike Lee following the 2020 election. Lindsay Whitehurst, Jeff Merchant, and Francis Gibson join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

Divisions within the Utah Republican Party are making national headlines. Our panel examines why far-right members of the GOP are going after Gov. Spencer Cox. Plus, with the state conventions looming, what wedge issues will drive the 2022 election? Journalists Sonja Hutson and Doug Wilks join political insider Chris Bleak as guests on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

At both the state and federal level, the makeup of the Supreme Court is changing. Our panel discusses Gov. Cox’s choice to fill a Utah Supreme Court vacancy. Plus, the significance of Senators Lee and Romney splitting their votes on Pres. Biden’s nominee. Journalists Lisa Riley Roche, Glen Mills, and Ben Winslow join host Jason Perry for the 200th episiode of The Hinckley Report.

There are more than six months until the 2022 election, but some of the big races may already be taking shape. Our panel discusses new polling numbers and the surprising outcome at the Davis County Republican Convention. Plus, with the dust settling on the legislature’s veto override, what could come next. Derek Brown, partner with Lincoln Hill; Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2 News; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

Three weeks after ending the general session, the Utah Legislature is back on Capitol Hill to consider overturning Governor Cox’s veto of a controversial bill. Our panel evaluates the political dynamics at play. Plus, Utah’s senators weigh in on the confirmation hearings for President Biden’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Boyd Matheson, host of ‘Inside Sources’ on KSL Newsradio; Amy Donaldson, host of Voices of Reason Podcast; and Rod Arquette with KNRS join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

With Utah facing another year of historic drought, the stakes are high as water becomes increasingly scarce. Our panel discusses the current trends and how we can save the state’s lakes while making room for growth. Brian Steed, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources; Natalie Gochnour, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; and Republican State Representative Tim Hawkes join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.