The Hinckley Report

The redistricting process kicks off as state leaders appoint representatives to draw new political boundaries. With unexpected budget surpluses, the legislature considers numerous funding requests. In Washington, Utah’s leaders propose a scaled-down Covid relief package while they prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland and Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, Katie McKellar, political reporter for Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

The second impeachment trial of former President Trump begins as Utah’s senators play diverging yet pivotal roles. The legislative session continues as the capitol opens to the public and lawmakers tackle major issues and controversies. State and national leaders discuss how to bridge the partisan politics that have divided our country. Robert Gerhke, news columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune, Rosie Nguyen, reporter with ABC4, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

The nation witnesses an historic inauguration. Panelists discuss how the new administration will affect Utahns. Governor Cox delivers his State of the State address. Utah’s legislature begins the session remotely amid a pandemic and worries of civil unrest. Emily Means, political reporter with KUER, Scott Howell, former Utah Senate Minority Leader, and Chris Bleak, lobbyist with RRJ Consulting join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

Utahns react to last week’s riot at the US Capitol, as Congress moves towards an historic second impeachment of President Trump. State leaders implement new strategies to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. Lawmakers respond to the Governor’s budget and prepare for a unique Legislative session. Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER, Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

Utah’s congressional delegation is divided during a contentious week confirming the 2020 presidential election results. Governor Spencer Cox inaugurated at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in southern Utah. State legislators gear up for the upcoming session as new bills are released and major policy issues take shape. Chris Karpowitz, professor of political science at Brigham Young University, Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, and Holly Richardson, editor of UtahPolicy.com join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

Utahns cheer as frontline workers receive the first round of Covid-19 vaccinations. Officials across the country meet to cast the Electoral College ballots as the Biden Harris team prepares to take office. Panelists discuss the major stories from a tumultuous year. Damon Cann, Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Mayor of North Logan City, Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, and Michelle Quist, political commentator join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

As the state continues to grapple with the Covid-19 crisis, schools seek to balance safety and academic success. Congress debates another relief package while Utah’s small businesses struggle to stay afloat. The election may be over, but infighting continues as political leaders on both sides of the aisle caution against divisiveness and polarization. Amy Donaldson, reporter with the Deseret News, Representative Brian King, Minority Leader in Utah’s House of Representatives, and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Panelists look back on some of the major stories of the 2020 election to unpack the impact of disinformation on voters. Many polls miss the mark during election season but their role during election night remains influential. Social media informs many voters, but seems to cause further polarization. Is there any room for civility in American politics? RonNell Anderson Jones,Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project and the Lee E. Teitelbaum Endowed Chair and Professor of Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News, and Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.