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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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24:25

Senate advances war powers, local elections taking shape

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/01/11

The Senate has advanced a proposal to curtail the President's ability to use military action in Venezuela after the arrest of leader Nicholas Maduro. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider discuss whether the policy is needed and how Utah's senators voted. Plus, the state is looking to ban cell phone use in Utah schools. The Utah county clerk has a new Republican challenger, and other local elections are also taking shape.

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24:52

Will Utah get an Income tax cut, cell phone ban in...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/01/11

A Utah lawmaker is proposing an income tax cut, along with some changes to the way cities and other taxing entities can raise property taxes. Sen. Dan McCay (R-Riverton) joins Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts to break down the proposals. Plus, the Governor is backing a push to ban cell phone use in schools during the school day. The President of the Policy Project, Emily Bell McCormick, whose advocacy group is behind the push, joins to explain why state leaders believe this is the best policy

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24:42

Fallout from Venezuelan capture, Utah elections take...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/01/07

Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro, the ousted leader is in the United States facing narco-terrorism charges. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray break down what's next for Venezuela, and whether the President might face any wrath from Congress over the legality of Maduro's capture. Plus, Utah's elections for 2026 are shaping up with some must-see storylines. And, the ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit against the state over Utah's sensitive materials law, as three additional

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24:39

Judge greenlights redistricting appeal, Rob Bishop's run

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2026/01/01

The judge in Utah's redistricting case has issued a ruling essentially granting the ability for the legislature to appeal the case to the Utah Supreme Court, even with some outstanding claims, and despite the ability to appeal the ruling in August and November. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray weigh in on whether it was an oversight or a sound legal strategy. Plus, Former Congressman Rob Bishop is running for the state legislature, and our panel has New Year's resolutions for the

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24:52

Utah State Bar on Supreme Court expansion, Eva Lopez...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/20

As the Utah legislature looks to expand the state's Supreme Court, the Utah State Bar says that they would rather have resources come to the lower courts. They discuss the pros and cons of appellate expansion. Plus, Eva Lopez Chavez shares her goals for Congress as she launches her bid in Utah's first district.

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24:19

Trump touts economic wins, chief of staff pushes back...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/19

President Donald Trump addressed the nation in prime time, touting wins on the economy, immigration and healthcare. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon join Lindsay to evaluate some of his claims and assess the president’s standing heading into the all-important 2026 midterms. The president’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, in the meantime, is pushing back on reporting from Vanity Fair that takes a candid, it at times unflattering, look at how the White House is running behind the scenes

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23:10

Expanding the Utah Supreme Court, social media ban...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/17

The Utah legislature is looking to expand the state Supreme Court from five members to seven in the upcoming legislative session. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray weigh in on whether that's good for Utah, and the perception that the legislature may be trying to overturn some recent rulings that didn't go their way. Plus, Australia's social media ban for minors is making waves in the U.S., and President Trump says he's closer to declassifying marijuana.

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24:42

Lawmakers keep the redistricting fight alive, Derek...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/13

Utah lawmakers have pushed back filing deadlines to give themselves more time to fight the fight over redistricting. At the same time, they repealed the controversial ban on public sector union collective bargaining, HB 267, avoiding a costly battle at the ballot box next year. Panelists Sarah Reale and Rusty Cannon weigh in on what the impacts could be and where the legislature goes from here. Meanwhile, democrats plow ahead with plans to run in the newly-drawn, blue-leaning district 1. Former

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23:44

Unpacking the special session, U of U deal, Salt Lake...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/12

December 9th's special session paved the way for appeals in the redistricting case and repealed the controversial union law known best as HB 267. Panelists Sarah Reale and Erin Rider unpack the impact of lawmakers' latest moves and what the appeals process could look like. Additionally, they discuss the U of U private equity deal and the implications on college sports programs, as well as the Salt Lake County budget cuts.

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23:39

Tensions flare at Special Session

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/12/11

The Utah State Legislature held a special session on December 9 hoping to buy more time to appeal Utah's redistricting ruling. They also repealed the collective bargaining ban, HB267. Lawmakers are paving the way for future appeals for the redistricting case. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray recap the session, including the comments by Sen. Nate Blouin and the referendum on HB267.

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24:57

Lawmakers plan special session on redistricting,...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/26

In a surprise press conference days before Thanksgiving, state lawmakers announce that they're launching a three-pronged approach to challenge a Utah judge's ruling, which created a democrat leaning congressional district in Salt Lake County. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray weigh in in what's likely to happen next and what it means for the nearing 2026 midterm election cycle. Plus, state leaders announce the new name and branding for the winter games set to kick off in less than 3,000 days:

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24:36

Exclusive: Meet the Candidates, D.C. could end...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/23

In an ABC4 exclusive, one of the candidates for Utah's newly drawn first congressional district joins Lindsay to make their campaign official. Plus, Sen. Kathleen Riebe joins the show to outline her priorities and what lane she'll occupy in a primary that grows more crowded by the day. We wrap things up with

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24:00

Splitting 3 red seats between 4 Utah House...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/21

New reporting indicates Utah's four GOP representatives in the House are gaming where they will run under the new congressional district map that seems to reduce the number of seats where conservatives can win. Panelists Erin Rider and Adam Gardiner discuss what that process could look like. Plus, a panel of federal judges rejects the map Texas passed to shore up come midterms, and the president has signed the bill to release DOJ files related to the notorious late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

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24:20

Democrats ramp up congressional plans, judiciary...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/19

We've got what seems to be the first bit of drama of the democratic primary for Utah's newly minted blue-leaning seat. Salt Lake City Council member Eva Lopez Chavez now says she did not endorse former congressman Ben McAdams' bid to return to Washington. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray weigh in on what to make of the confusion and what democrats need to be doing now to prepare for midterms. Plus, the Utah judiciary is condemning threats against Judge Gibson over her ruling in the

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25:16

GOP leadership talks redistricting appeal and...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/15

The Utah legislature is still weighing its options when it comes to fighting a judge's decision to toss out their congressional map in favor of one proposed by the groups suing them. House Majority Whip Rep. Candice Pierucci joins Lindsay to share the GOP majority's thoughts of an appeal strategy, a special session and even impeaching the judge. Plus, former Utah congressman Ben McAdams is officially running for Utah's newly minted Democrat-friendly district 1. Hear how he hopes to set himself apart

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23:39

GOP leadership doesn't rule out impeachment,...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/14

The legal drama over Utah's congressional maps likely isn't over. Utah GOP leadership tells us they are keeping all options on the table, including different sorts of appeals of impeaching judge Gibson. Panelists Sarah Reale and Rusty Cannon join Lindsay to discuss the fallout from the redistricting decision and where the Republican lawmakers are likely to go from here. Plus, Kathleen Riebe and Ben McAdams announce their plans to run for congress. Who has the best chance to win in what looks to be

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23:18

Utah's bombshell redistricting ruling

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/12

A Utah judge has blocked the Utah legislature's map C, ruling it violated the state's anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4. The midnight ruling sent shockwaves through deeply red Utah, as the judge ruled that the plaintiff's map 1, which will, in all likelihood, solidify a Democrat in Congress, is the map that will govern Utah's 2026 midterms. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray break down the impacts on Utah politics, criticisms of the ruling, and what's next.

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23:20

Should Utah fund SNAP, a McAdams run, Trump's tariffs...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/07

Utah Democrats were denied after they pushed for a special session of the Utah legislature to fund SNAP benefits from Utah's rainy-day fund. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon break down whether that's the government's role. Ben McAdams is reportedly running for Congress, President Trump's tariffs were in front of SCOTUS, and NYC has a new mayor.

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23:56

New ballot deadline for municipal elections and...

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/06

Thousands of Utahns are getting ready to go to the polls on Tuesday to vote in hundreds of races across the state. This year, there's a new election law in effect, and you'll need to understand it if you want to make sure your vote counts. Plus, there are dozens of new races on the ballot this year. Lindsay sits down with Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman and Rich Stowell from the sunsetting Alpine School District to explain it all.

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24:06

Utah's Municipal Election Recap

Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts ·

2025/11/06

Utah’s municipal election races are coming to a close as final votes get counted. Panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the Sandy mayoral, Riverton mayoral, Ogden Valley, Ogden City, and other races across the state. New York City also saw an historic election, as did Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia.

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