Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts

53:06

Your Local Election Headquarters: 2026 Midterms...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/10/05

With a month to go until election day, ABC4 has you covered with analysis and coverage of high stakes races here in Utah and across the country. Our team of panelists joins Chief Political Correspondent and host of Inside Utah Politics Lindsay Aerts is identifying and breaking down the elections that could decide the makeup of Congress and the future of President Donald Trump's agenda. Here in Utah, we're tracking key ballot items and legislative races that could change the makeup of both chambers

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25:07

Congress takes on college sports, Utah GOP eyes...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/10/03

The Senate has advance Sen. Ted Cruz's Protect College Sports Act. The bill faces an uncertain fate in the house, but it has a powerful backer: President Donald Trump. He and other top Republicans would like to see the bill signed before midterm elections, but house members are spending some critical time back home in their districts campaigning. While the proposal hangs in limbo, our panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan debate the pros and cons of what the bill could do to the teams Utahns cheer

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21:34

Rep. Trevor Lee resigns after fraud charges, Senate...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/29

A September surprise for an outgoing state lawmaker. Representative Trevor Lee is facing felony fraud charges in what investigators are calling a case of signature forgery and falsified mortgage info to get a million dollar home. Panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan join LIndsay to discuss the news that has rocked Utah politics and to dig into what such a scandal means for our politics. Plus, the Senate has pushed forward a plan to reform name, image and likeness rules in college sports

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24:12

Sen. Curtis turns up the heat on two presidents' son,...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/26

Utah Senator John Curtis is calling on the Senate to take a hard look at both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden, amid reporting that a Russian oligarch helped fund the afterparty for the former's wedding. We take you inside his meeting with Utah political reporters, including Lindsay Aerts, to explain his decision. Plus, Marine veteran Jonny Larsen is brining a challenge to Congressman Mike Kennedy in the new CD-4. Why he believes the new map could give democrats a new opportunity.

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23:43

Postal worker indicted, Utahns don’t want data centers

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/26

A Utah postal worker has been indicted For allegedly dumping hundreds of ballots in a dumpster in Eagle Mountain. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider weigh in on whether there is a larger issue with the USPS and election materials. Plus, new polling reveals Utahns’ feelings on more data centers, the media outlets that President Trump banned from the White House get a court ruling, and Sen. John Curtis defends his decision to call for a probe into two presidential sons.

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23:45

Senator Curtis calls for investigation into...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/23

Utah Senator John Curtis is calling on the Senate to take a hard look at both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden, amid reporting that a Russian oligarch helped fund the afterparty for the former's wedding. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan join Lindsay to dig into the politics of these investigations, and whether Congress is the right venue in the first place. Plus, new polling shows a seismic shift in approval rating for both President Donald Trump and Utah Governor Spencer Cox. We dig into the issues

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24:37

Utah Lieutenant Governor dives into federal elections...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/22

Utah's top elections officer has been feeling the heat from the federal government. This month, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson's office received a letter saying the Department of Justice is investigating her for non-compliance with federal requests for sensitive voter info. Henderson has maintained that states have ultimate authority on running their election systems, and that thee federal requests could cross a line. She joins Lindsay to discuss the issue and dig into the litigation on

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23:05

Navigating gender politics in Utah, LG. responds to...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/16

A new article from the New York Times stirs up a conversation about gender in state politics. The reporting from the Times paints a picture of misogyny in state politics as a central tension in the fight over abortion, redistricting and more. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to dig into the source of the divide. Plus, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson is in a standoff with the Trump Administration over voter records and mail-in voting. Could she be considering a run for

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24:32

Governor Cox reflects on them first anniversary of...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/14

One year after the death of conservative political activist, Charlie Kirk, Governor Spencer Cox reflects on the lessons learned since that day. He walks through the moment he learned Kirk had died, how he got good information when there was none, communicating with the White House, and how he prepared for a speech that would ultimately launch him further into the national spotlight. He also addresses his new book, Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt, outlining how he believes the

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23:34

Charlie Kirk anniversary, LG faces DOJ investigation

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/11

On the first anniversary of the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, what lessons has the nation learned? Is there less political violence, and have we toned down the political rhetoric? Panelist Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner weigh in on that perspective from Governor Spencer Cox. Plus, they debate the Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson being under investigation by the Trump administration's Department of Justice over not providing Utahns personal voter data. And, President

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25:13

Charlie Kirk assassination anniversary approaches,...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/10

We are just days away from the 1 year anniversary of the shooting that killed conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk. The alleged killer, Tyler Robinson is behind bars awaiting a trial, but conspiracy theories rage on and raw feelings remain. Panelists Leah Murray and Erin Rider join Lindsay to discuss the impacts of that historic event one year on. It also comes as Governor Spencer Cox's book "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in the Age of Contempt" hits store shelves with an extensive

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24:32

Inside Utah Politics takes a deep dive on public lands

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/06

The decades long fight over the federal land in Utah enters its latest phase. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has revived a legal challenge to President Trump's authority to move the boundaries of Utah's national monuments, saying the feds are on the wrong side of the Antiquities Act. It's a tricky issue with a long history that blends conflicts over the environment and debates over federalism. Lindsay Aerts brings together both sides of the debate. She puts SUWA Legal Director Steve Bloch and

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22:35

SUWA takes the public land fight back to court,...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/04

Environmental non-profits take the fight over the size of Utah's national monuments back to court. President Trump's move to reduce the size of Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears to more closely their 2017 boundaries has reignited the decades long legal fight. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan join Lindsay to sort the signal from the noise on the sticky issue at the center of a fierce fight between the state, the feds and environmental non-profits. Plus, a surprise move in a Utah

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25:06

Gov. Cox's book heads to store shelves, Midterms on...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/03

Utah Governor Spencer Coxs is about to become a widely published author. His book "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in the Age of Contempt" will hit store shelves on Tuesday, September 8th. Lindsay Aerts got an advanced copy and the opportunity to interview him on the book's message and the new stories he shared. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join us to dig into the impact of his Disagree Better message, and what we expect to come next. Plus, midterm elections are on the horizon. We

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24:26

Social media settlement impacts, state leaders tout...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/09/03

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other state leaders are celebrating a multi-billion dollar settlement with Meta as a big win. Panelists Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner join Lindsay to assess whether this settlement is the first step in addressing the harms and what the government's role here ought to be. Plus, Utah State University has a role to play in the state's nuclear ambitions. University president Brad Mortensen joins Lindsay to flesh out details on a new nuclear education campus near Brigham

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24:50

Meta settles with Utah and 46 states, Curtis breaks...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/28

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other state leaders are celebrating a multi-billion dollar settlement with Meta as a big win. That fund will bring hundreds of millions of dollars into Utah that they're planning to put into programs to offset the harms of social media. It comes after years of claims that the social media giant built apps that intentionally addicted children to intentionally harmful content. Panelists Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner join Lindsay to assess whether this settlement is the

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25:08

SCOTUS allows president's vote-by-mail restrictions...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/08/26

The US Supreme Court allows President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to go forward without addressing the merits of the case. If they take effect, the USPS could be prevented from delivering ballots to states like Utah which have withheld voter info from federal requests. Panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan join Lindsay to weigh the impacts of that decision on both our elections and our politics. Plus, Nevada sues the federal government over the latest deal to enforce water

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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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