The Hinckley Report

Utahns react to major headlines that could have a big impact on the state while public lands take center stage as the controversy over national monuments returns. Plus, the Facebook whistleblower ignites new questions over tech industry regulations as candidates line up for the 2022 midterm races. Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show on KNRS, Robert Gehrke, news columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune, and Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer with KSL Podcasts, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

As the official Census data is finally released, Utah leaders take on the difficult task of drawing new political boundaries. The Legislative Redistricting Committee holds public hearings on how to divide Utah’s growing population, while the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission makes plans to advise the legislature. State Senator Scott Sandall, Commissioner Karen Hale of the UIRC, and Natalie Gochnour, Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

As Utah leaders push against a federal mandate, some local businesses are celebrating vaccine milestones. Meanwhile, Congress is once again careening toward a government shutdown with the debt ceiling deadline looming. Plus, our panel reacts to the debate over the future of Utah’s natural resources. Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group; Chris Bleak, lobbyist with RRJ Consulting; and Dennis Romboy, editor and reporter with the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

Utah lawmakers and business owners are debating how to respond to President Biden’s controversial vaccine order. Meanwhile, people across the state are starting to draw their own redistricting maps. Plus, new reporting evaluates efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, and Matt Canham, senior reporter with The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

With COVID-19 case counts surging and ICUs at capacity, debate over health policy continues. Legislative leaders are laying the groundwork to tackle controversial issues in the next legislative session. Plus, Utah prepares to draw new political boundaries as campaigns gear up for a tough midterm election. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Bountiful City Councilwoman, and Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

A resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Utah and across the country reignites the debate over mask and vaccine mandates. Utah welcomes its first refugees from Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal. Plus, state leaders seek to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought and wildfires. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC 4 News, Michelle Quist, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

Utah’s Republicans elect a new generation of leaders during a tumultuous state convention. First Lady Jill Biden visits our state to recognize teachers and promote vaccination efforts. Plus, as Utah reaches certain COVID-19 benchmarks, many statewide restrictions are lifted. Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News, and Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

State leaders are debating the best ways to spend the billions of stimulus dollars coming to Utah. New census data reveals major changes in America’s population that could lead to a shakeup in Congress. Plus, Utah’s leaders react to President Biden’s first joint address to Congress.

Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group, Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 News, and Boyd Matheson, host of 'Inside Sources' on KSL NewsRadio join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

Utah’s leaders react to the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin murder trial as calls for social justice and police reform continue. Plus, new analysis indicates Utah’s congressional districts are looking a little less red. And federal leaders take controversial positions on tough issues that could have a big impact here in Utah.

Matt Canham, senior reporter with the Salt Lake Tribune, Jasen Lee, reporter with the Deseret News and co-host of the Voices of Reason podcast, and Michelle Quist, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.