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Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts

Each week on Inside Utah Politics, we"ll dive into the most pressing stories- from Utah’s Capitol Hill, to your local government and across the nation, exploring how decisions made in the halls of power affect everyday lives. Whether you"re a seasoned political observer or just beginning to engage with the issues, we"ve got analysis, interviews, and insight to help you stay informed and think critically about the world around you.

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24:52

Data center debate, gas tax cut unpacked

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/26

It was a busy interim week on Utah’s Capitol Hill. Lawmakers across multiple committees heard briefings from experts of all kinds to dissect the data center debate. It's an early phase of the legislative process that could inform laws to come. Lawmakers also heard the results of an audit of Utah’s 6 month gas tax. Representatives Jill Koford and Cal Roberts join Lindsay to unpack the issues. Plus, Governor Cox teases MIDA reform and shares some big personal news.

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22:48

President Adams sues critics; Cox wants MIDA reform

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/21

President Stuart Adams has threatened to sue four of his critics who he claims made defamatory statements about him. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner run through whether the claims are defamatory or if Adams is being sour after his Primary loss. Plus, Governor Cox says he wants more MIDA reform, especially after the Stratos data center rollout. Plus, Utah's gas tax was cut by $ 0.06 at the pump, yet Utah still has higher-than-average gas prices. We discuss how the state should bring them

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23:12

Utah's nuclear messaging and incumbents underwater

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Three environmental groups filed a complaint with the FTC, alleging that Utah's messaging about nuclear energy is misleading. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner weigh in on whether the messaging is accurate and whether the agency will do anything about it. New polling shows Utah's federal delegation and statewide leaders are underwater on their approval ratings and that Utahns strongly approve of showing voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote. Our panelists also make their predictions for

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21:44

Enforcing Utah's gambling laws, Enes Kanter takes on...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Utah's recent victory in federal court over Kalshi means the state's anti-gambling laws can now be enforced, but how will it do that? Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray break down some recent comments from Attorney General Derek Brown on how that may happen. Plus, former Utah Jazz player Enes Kanter has taken on the WNBA over its transgender policies, officially declaring for the WNBA draft. Our panelists weigh in on whether the stunt is the right way to have the policy discussion. And Utah is

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24:22

What the Colorado River deal means for Utah, Court...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Utah was spared the worst of the cuts when the Bureau of Reclamation release its plan to break the gridlock over how states share the water of the Colorado River. But there are still questions about what is to come. Amy Haas, the executive director of Utah's Colorado River, joins Lindsay to explain how the plan will impact our state over the next 10 years, and whether we can expect to see lawsuits. Plus, Utah beats Kalshi in court. A federal judge found that federal law does not shield the company

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25:12

Utah's nuclear goals get federal help, new Great Salt...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Utah is on the Trump administration's short list for a new nuclear lifecycle innovation campus in Tooele. The head of the state's department of energy, Emy Lesofsky, talks about what will be made at the facility, and how Utah plans to keep radiation and waste levels safe. Plus, Utah's new Great Salt Lake commissioner talks about the strategy for saving the lake, and addresses criticisms over hats she made that say, "Make Alfalfa Great Again."

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23:09

Changing of the guard at DNR, Curtis opposes nuking...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Utah's Department of Natural Resources is getting a new leader, and a new Great Salt Lake commissioner. Jamie Barnes will head the department while Hannah Freeze takes over as GSL czar. Panelist Leah Murray and Erin Rider discuss the monumental task of securing Utah's water needs into the future. Plus, Senator John Curtis and Senator Mike Lee are on opposite sides of the issue of President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general, and on nuking the filibuster. And, Dr. Anthony Fauci

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27:34

Utah's hopes for GSL funding in exchange for nuclear...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/20

Utah stands poised to bring a nuclear lifecycle campus to Tooele but is hoping to help the dwindling Great Salt Lake in the process by securing federal funds. Hosts Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray debate whether the risk is worth the reward. Plus, dozens of local cities look to raise property taxes, and Utah Senator John Curtis is proposing a state-led migrant worker program with a pathway to citizenship.

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22:41

Sen. Lee sees new path for the SAVE Act, new polling...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/24

As the GOP majority in the House pushes through their latest reconciliation blueprint, Sen. Mike Lee says he sees a path for the SAVE America Act to to pass without 60 votes in the Senate. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider join Lindsay to break down what the senator's latest statements mean for President Trump's top legislative priority. Plus, our new polling from Emerson College just dropped and it's chock-full of insights about presidential primaries and hot button issues like data center

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22:27

Governor issues modified version of firework...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/22

Utah Governor Spencer Cox issues a modified version of his order that prohibited fireworks on the 4th of July, this time for Pioneer Day. The new text gives more power to cities this time around. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to reassess the order's approach with new circumstances. Plus, Utahns and environmental groups plan protests against President Donald Trump's executive orders shrinking Bear's Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. It comes as new polling

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23:30

O'Leary sued over Chinese operative allegations, Sen....

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/17

The data center backlash continues to drive the conversation in Utah politics. Local Democrat-aligned groups are suing Kevin O'Leary, the celebrity investor and backer of the Stratos data center project. They claim the Shark Tank star defamed them when he alleged their opposition to the project stemmed from a Chinese influence operations. Analysts Sarah Reale and Adam Gardiner join Lindsay to discuss the merits and what this says about the salience of the emerging data center issue. Plus, Sen. Todd

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22:29

Utah monument shrunk in pair of executive orders, NYT...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/15

Utah's congressional delegation, Governor Spencer Cox and House Speaker Mike Schultz joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a pair of executive orders shrinking Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ear national monuments. The monuments have been a political football for decades, established by Democrats and shrunk twice now by President Trump. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray join Lindsay to weigh the political impacts of the brace of orders, and to evaluate whether this

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24:02

Evaluating the firework ban, Senate President race...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/11

Utah's America 250 celebrations came and went without mass displays of personal fireworks across much of the state. Governor Cox's executive order clamping down on those displays expired July 5th, but our fire danger has not subsided. Lindsay Aerts sits down with Utah's State Forester Jaimie Barnes to dig into what worked about the policy, what didn't and whether we might see its return for Pioneer Day. Plus, the race to replace Senate President J. Stuart Adamsis on. Adams is out of office at the

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24:22

Where the Prop 4 fight goes next, D.O.J pressures...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/10

Utah lawmakers will not pursue another version of Amendment D, the voided proposal to rein in the power of voter-led initiatives to change state law. It's the latest development on the many fronts of the war over Prop 4 and redistricting in Utah. Analysts Erin Rider and Adam Gardiner join Lindsay to explain why lawmakers are taking a beat here, and what this means for their overall strategy. Plus, the Department of Justice sends threatening letters to election officials across the country, floating

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23:07

Trump wades into World Cup politics, state weighs...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/10

The USMNT is out of the World Cup after their loss to Belgium, but it's the action off the field driving conversation. President Donald Trump made a personal call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card against star US striker Folarin Balogun. Our panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to weigh whether this was an appropriate use of presidential power, and whether it does the game more harm or good in America. Plus, the 4th of July weekend has come and gone without

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24:57

Supreme Court ends 2025 term with a bang, GOP hoping...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/04

The United State Supreme Court has gone home for the summer, but not before dropping some landmark decisions. The high court handed President Trump a loss on one of his marquee policy proposals, denying him the ability to abolish birthright citizenship via executive order. On the same day we saw a win for conservative-governed states like Utah, with the court upholding laws banning transgender girls from women's sports teams. Longtime Utah Supreme Court Justice Christine Durham joins Lindsay Aerts

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27:12

U.S. Supreme Court wraps term with a set of landmark...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/07/02

The United States Supreme Court has dropped their final rulings from the October 2025 term. It was a run of cases for the history books, between a pair of cases upholding bans on transgender girls in women's sports, a major loss for the president on birthright citizenship, and a potential game changer for campaign finance. Panelists Leah Murray and Sarah Reale join Lindsay to discuss the implications of those decisions, and to evaluate the state of the highest court in the land.

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25:12

Election night winners eye November, results continue...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/06/27

Lindsay Aerts unpacks all the big wins and losses on primary election night. Former congressman Ben McAdams details his plans to punch his ticket back to Washington in a new district where there's plenty of unknown. Plus, we sit down with the candidate behind the update rocking Utah politics. Stephanie Hollist, a political newcomer, managed to unseat Senate President J. Stuart Adams in the State Senate District 7 GOP primary. Hear how she got it and what her focus will be heading into a general

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25:23

Gov. Cox moves to restrict fireworks, Senate...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/06/27

Governor Cox announces a new executive order that gives the State Forester and town fire marshals far greater power to restrict, and in some cases ban, private firework displays. It comes as over 100,000 acres burn in severe wildfires across the state, including the Cottonwood Fire, which the governor described as the most destructive fire in state history. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider weigh in on the interplay between, legislative, executive, and municipal authority to handles these types

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22:48

Election Night Recap: Upset at the highest level of...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/06/25

Your Local Election Headquarters is all over the results of the primary elections. We were there when Stephanie Hollist learned she had unseated Senate President J. Stuart Adams and we brought the race calls live in our first election on new congressional maps. Now, panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray return for an encore performance the morning after to unpack why things shook out the way they did. How did the data center debate impact races up and down the ballot? How did Reps. Blake Moore and

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