The Hinckley Report

Approval ratings are in following Governor Cox’s first 100 days in office. Plus, Utah’s historic redistricting commission meets for the first time as they prepare to draw new political boundaries. And as the conversation over vaccines evolves, Utahns weigh in on how and when to fully return to normal.

Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News, and Marty Carpenter, president of 24NINE join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

Potential challengers to Senator Mike Lee are emerging as next year’s U.S. senate race starts to take shape. Utah leaders are reacting to high-profile companies taking a stand on new state election laws.

Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn of a mental health crisis that could take the shape of a second pandemic wave. How are lawmakers responding? Plus, our experts examine the strength of existing resources and what still needs to be done.

Dr. Mark Rapaport, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, David Huntsman, representing the Huntsman Foundation, and Rep. Steve Eliason, member of the Utah House of Representatives join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.

Gov. Spencer Cox issues his first veto and signs dozens of bills that will impact both urban and rural Utah. As the end of the statewide mask mandate approaches, citizens and leaders push back. Maura Carabello, President of the Exoro Group, Brian King, Minority Leader in the Utah House of Representatives, and Thomas Wright, former Utah GOP Chairman join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.

Governor Spencer Cox officially signs hundreds of bills into law as experts watch for possible vetoes. A major shake-up with Utah Republicans could impact future elections. Plus, as the country begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders continue working toward a new normal. Dr. Damon Cann, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Mayor of North Logan, Heidi Hatch, anchor and reporter with KUTV, and Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer of Podcasts at KSL join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.

With a unique legislative session finally over, the bills are on Governor Spencer Cox’s desk. Experts speculate how many he will sign and whether we will see any vetoes. Plus, the new federal stimulus package and how it will impact our state. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.

As the legislature counts down the final hours of the session, lawmakers race against the clock to pass priority bills. Elected officials wrestle with how much power the governor should wield during an emergency. Details emerge on how the legislature plans to spend a historic budget surplus. Max Roth, anchor with Fox 13 News, Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, and Robert Gerhke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

In the final push towards the end of the legislative session, lawmakers consider  a major tax cut and negotiate their top priorities. Policy makers plan for the future as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up and cases continue to decline. Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of The Hinckley Institute of Politics, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Michelle Quist, columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on The Hinckley Report.