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Morning News Fix: Why did Kamala Harris lose?

The economy and inflation decided the 2024 election. Utah lawmaker says birth certificates for transgender people is 'an issue.' Trump plans to shake up the FBI.

By Bryan Schott

/ 22 Nov 2024

Morning News Fix: Why did Kamala Harris lose?

Podcast: Gaetz is gone, leaving Lee to linger

On this week's show, we discuss the week's top Utah political news stories. * Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration from Attorney General, but Sen. Mike Lee doesn&

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Nov 2024

Podcast: Gaetz is gone, leaving Lee to linger

Morning News Fix: Salt Lake shrinkage

The Great Salt Lake gets drier. Trump plans a blizzard of executive actions. House Republicans set to block recess appointments.

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Nov 2024

Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races

The average legislative race cost $65K in 2024; 19 races cost more than $100K.

By Bryan Schott

/ 20 Nov 2024

Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races

Morning News Fix: Tax cuts and tariff tango

Republicans skeptical of Trump's plan to use tariffs to pay for tax cuts. Another book banned in Utah. Sen. Lee to lead Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

By Bryan Schott

/ 20 Nov 2024

Morning News Fix: Tax cuts and tariff tango

Morning News Fix: Is the Gaetz open or shut?

The controversy swirling around Matt Gaetz grows. Most Americans support stricter gun laws. Utah GOP leader wants to focus on elections and higher ed funding.

By Bryan Schott

/ 19 Nov 2024

Morning News Fix: Is the Gaetz open or shut?

One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years

Republican Brady Brammer is set to replace Mike Kennedy in the Utah Senate in January

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Nov 2024

One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years

Morning News Fix: Republicans suddenly think the economy is great

Republicans do a 180 on the economy and elections. Trump's deportation plans include declaring a national emergency. A slight funding boost for Utah's schools.

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Nov 2024

Morning News Fix: Republicans suddenly think the economy is great

Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign

Susie Wiles ran Huntsman's presidential campaign but left after just one month on the job.

By Bryan Schott

/ 15 Nov 2024

Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign

Morning News Fix: Will Trump's nominees detour around Congress?

Trump may try to bypass Senate confirmation for some cabinet picks. What's in Utah AG Sean Reyes' calendar? Vaccine stocks fell after Trump tapped RFK Jr. for HHS.

By Bryan Schott

/ 15 Nov 2024

Morning News Fix: Will Trump's nominees detour around Congress?

Podcast: Behind closed doors

On this week's episode: 🚪 Republicans on the Utah State School Board go behind closed doors. 👎 Sen. Mike Lee and former Rep. Chris Stewart get passed over for jobs

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 Nov 2024

Morning news fix: Republican trifecta

GOP holds on to House majority, giving them a trifecta in Washington. Trump team drawing up list of military officers to fire. Utah Rep. Blake Moore re-elected to House leadership.

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 Nov 2024