The Hinckley Report

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The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry provides insight and analysis into the most pressing political issues facing the state of Utah.

  1. 2026 Legislative Session Week 4

    23 H FA

    2026 Legislative Session Week 4

    Utah lawmakers may consider big changes to the way state government is run. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion on the policies at play and why one proposal would require voter approval. Plus, debates over housing, homelessness, and Salt Lake City's roads could have major local impact. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ️ Utah lawmakers are on track to file a record number of bills in 2026. But does that mean they will pass a record number of laws? Some lawmakers say legislation is moving through the legislature at a slower pace than recent years. We'll explain why politicians on both sides of the aisle believe that's a good thing. • ️ Should the Utah Legislature modify the way it does business? A proposed constitutional amendment would break up the 45-day annual general session into three 15-day sessions. This proposal raises questions about whether Utah has grown enough to warrant a full-time legislature. Our panel discusses the pros and cons. • This coming week lawmakers will receive updated revenue numbers as they begin finalizing budget requests from state agencies. Many expect the overall budget to be flat compared to last year. Major funding requests include more money for education and a $130 million expansion of the state prison in Salt Lake City. • Housing and homelessness continue to be big issues on Capitol Hill. This week the House Majority Leader (Rep. Casey Snider, R-Paradise) announced legislation that would derail state plans for a new homeless campus on Salt Lake City's west side. • Utah voters say the housing shortage is their number one concern. Our panel discusses several proposals to tackle this issue. • ⛽️ A proposed tax on gasoline exports from Utah is sparking some conflict with neighboring states. We examine why this idea developed, and how negotiations could modify the bill. • Should internet platforms be required to label "deep fakes"? That's the idea behind one of several bills that would regulate Artificial Intelligence. We explore how the state is looking to place guardrails around AI. • Our panel also discusses several ther bills being considered in the legislature, including one that would expand maternity leave for state employees and several that focus on water issues in the state. ️ FEATURING: • Rep. Ariel Defay – (R) Kaysville • Rep. Doug Owens – (D) Millcreek, Minority Caucus Manager • Jeff Parrott – Statewatch Editor, The Salt Lake Tribune Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    27 min
  2. 2026 Legislative Session Week 3

    6 FEB

    2026 Legislative Session Week 3

    With week 3 of the session in the books, lawmakers make major moves to reshape Utah's courts. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how this will impact the state's judiciary. Plus, as legislative leaders consider additional tax cuts, state agencies defend their budgets. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ⚖️ The bill that added two new justices to the Utah Supreme Court and also added judges to the Utah Court of Appeals and the district courts has passed the legislature and has already been signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox. Opponents of the bill describe is as "packing" the Supreme Court, while supporters say this simply gets Utah on the same level with similarly sized states. • ✍️ Utah Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens have filed a lawsuit in federal court over a Utah judge's ruling in a redistricting lawsuit. They claim the court-imposed map causes "irreparable harm". At the same time, an initiative effort to overturn the state's independent redistricting commission has one more week to gather enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. We discuss whether organizers will meet the thresholds, and some controversy over alleged fraud on the part of signature gatherers. • In a year with tight budgets, some lawmakers are pushing to cut income taxes for a sixth straight year. We look at the impact this would have on taxpayer pocketbooks, plus how some state programs could be negatively affected. • Sen. Mike Lee is pushing for changes at the federal level to require proof of citizenship before voting in federal elections. Many of the provisions in his bill are already law at the state level in Utah. • ️ Pres. Donald Trump has called for nationalizing some elections. The proposition has received bipartisan opposition, including from Utah's Republican Lieutenant Governor, Deidre Henderson. • A bill to ban Kratom in Utah is making its way through the State Senate. We hear from people on both sides of the argument, and from from lawmakers about why this proposal has bipartisan support. ️ FEATURING: • Sen. Jen Plumb – (D) Salt Lake City, Minority Assistant Whip • Sen. Mike McKell – (R) Spanish Fork, Majority Assistant Whip • Daniel Woodruff – Politics Reporter, KSL Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    26 min
  3. 2026 Legislative Session Week 2

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    2026 Legislative Session Week 2

    Week two of the 2026 Utah Legislative Session is in the books, and funding priorities are coming into view. Host Jason Perry speaks with our expert panel about which state budgets could be given more money or be trimmed, and they break down several bills now being debated on Capitol Hill. Plus, national headlines around ICE are rippling across Utah. THE DEEPER DIVE: Multiple cities in Utah have seen demonstrations and walk outs against ICE, with city and state leaders speaking out. Hinckley and Deseret News conducted a poll on the issue. Where do Utahns stand? The legislature passed base budgets this week, including for public education, health and human services, and higher education. Many budgets could see cuts of tens of millions of dollars. Taxes have been a huge topic this week, as one bill moving through the legislature proposes an income tax cut for Utahns, while another unreleased bill could slash the gas tax in half. How much money could Utahns save? Hear what the panel has to say on bills that would make changes to the courts, including one that creates a new, three-judge “constitutional court.” Bills focusing on elections aim to regulate voting equipment, and add an additional step to the petition signature gathering process. Huge news this week with the state confirming plans to buy US Magnesium, which was one of the state’s largest polluters. The news is bringing a lot of excitement over how it could help the shrinking Great Salt Lake.   FEATURING: Rep. Paul Cutler — (R) Centerville Rep. Sahara Hayes — (D) Salt Lake City, House Minority Assistant Whip Doug Wilks— Executive Editor, Deseret News Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    27 min
  4. 2026 Legislative Session Begins

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    2026 Legislative Session Begins

    With the 2026 Utah Legislative Session officially under way, host Jason Perry leads a discussion on how lawmakers are pushing for their priorities. It's expected to be a tight budget year, so how will that affect things on Capitol Hill? Plus, Gov. Cox delivers his annual State of the State address. THE DEEPER DIVE: • From big-picture priorities like AI, critical minerals, and long-term infrastructure to a potentially record number of bill filings, we break down the session's opening week. • In his State of the State address, Governor Spencer Cox focused on efforts to improve childhood literacy, housing affordability, and homelessness. We also explore his call for greater unity and less political divisiveness. • ⚖️ Tensions between the judicial branch and legislature may be at a tipping point. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant addressed the issues in rare public comments. We discuss the changes lawmakers are considering for Utah's judiciary. • What bills are our political experts watching? From water-use reporting and Great Salt Lake protections to alcohol policy changes and some quirky proposals, our panel brings you into the conversation. ️ FEATURING: • Kate Bradshaw – Mayor, Bountiful City • Dennis Romboy – Deseret News • Ben Winslow – Fox 13 News Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    27 min
  5. Countdown to 2026 Legislative Session

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    Countdown to 2026 Legislative Session

    As Utah lawmakers prepare for the 2026 General Legislative Session to start next week, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about which issues will get the most attention. Plus, new polling offers a closer look at what matters most to Utah voters. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ️ Utah Legislature Prepares for 2026 Session: Lawmakers preview major policy debates—including affordability, housing, and tax reform—as the state enters a year with a tighter budget and shifting economic conditions. • Housing Affordability Takes Center Stage: Panelists highlight rising housing costs, zoning challenges, infrastructure gaps, and property tax pressures, describing affordability as the top concern among Utah residents across political parties. • Budget Constraints Drive Tough Decisions: With revenues flat due to the One Big Beautiful Bill and mandated 5% budget‑cut exercises, legislators grapple with funding priorities in higher education, criminal justice, and essential state services. • Key Policy Battles Ahead: The session is set to debate high‑impact bills on non‑compete agreements, K–3 literacy, income tax rate reductions, and property tax restructuring, each carrying significant implications for Utah workers, families, and businesses. • ️ Redistricting & Elections Shape Political Landscape: Momentum builds around a ballot initiative to repeal the independent redistricting commission, while Utah sees an unprecedented 285 candidates running for 90 legislative seats, signaling heightened civic engagement and competitive races. ️ FEATURING: • Rep. Karen Peterson – (R) Clinton, House Rulse Vice Chair • Rep. Grant Miller – (D) Salt Lake City • Chris Bleak – RRJ Consulting Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    27 min
  6. Looking Toward the 2026 Legislative Session in Utah

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    Looking Toward the 2026 Legislative Session in Utah

    As the candiadate filing deadline for the 2026 elections closes, some elected officials gear up to face challengers while others decide not to seek reelection. The major issues of the 2026 Utah legislative session emerge including water usage for AI data centers, homelessness, and childhood literacy. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ✍️ Utah elected officials decide whether to face challengers in their reelection campaigns or to drop out of the race. • ️ Legislators gear up for the 2026 Legislative Session, which begins on January 20th and runs through March 6th. • Major issues come to the forefront as legislators begin to file bills including water usage by AI data centers, homelessness, and how to fix poor childhood literacy rates among Utah's elementary school students. ️ FEATURING: • Sean Higgins – Politics Reporter, KUER • McKenzie Romero – Editor, Utah News Dispatch • Marty Carpenter – Partner, Northbound Strategies LINKS: The Future Is Watching: Understanding Utah's Early Literacy Landscape. Report on childhood literacy in Utah by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute: https://d36oiwf74r1rap.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EarlyLiteracy-Jan2026-Final.pdf Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    27 min
  7. Utah's Top Political Headlines of 2025

    26/12/2025

    Utah's Top Political Headlines of 2025

    As a turbulent year in politics comes to a close, our panel of experts reflect on the biggest political headlines of the last 365 days. What decisions had a significant impact? Which messages resonated with voters? And what major events will have long-term effects? THE DEEPER DIVE: • ️ The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and subsequent security-heavy events have intensified conversations about civility, student engagement, and the future of political discourse in the state and nation. We examine where the nation goes from here. • ️ A landmark court ruling overturned Utah's 2021 Congressional Map, creating a Salt Lake County–focused district that leans Democratic, setting the stage for competitive races and potential shifts in national power. Our expert panel discusses what comes next for the legal case, and how things could still shift in 2026. • ✊ Following large protests and over 300,000 signatures for a referendum, lawmakers reversed a controversial bill eliminating collective bargaining rights for public sector employee unions, signaling ongoing battles over labor policy. We explore what impact this could have on the upcoming legislative session. • The 43-day federal government shutdown tied to Affordable Care Act subsidies ended up being the longest in history. We discuss whether the end result will lead to skyrocketing healthcare costs and how it may influencing upcoming elections. ️ FEATURING: • Heidi Hatch – Anchor, KUTV 2News • Jeff Parrott – Politics Editor, The Salt Lake Tribune • Daniel Woodruff – Reporter, KSL 5 News Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    26 min
  8. Court Size & Executive Orders

    20/12/2025

    Court Size & Executive Orders

    Lawmakers will likely expand the size of the Utah Supreme Court. On this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry leads a discussion examining the arguments for and against adding additional justices. Plus, how are Utah leaders responding to Pres. Trump's executive order on artificial intelligence? And will Congress act to extend ACA subsidies? THE DEEPER DIVE: • ⚖️ The size of the Utah Supreme Court has remained the same for more than 100 years, since it was set at five justices back in 1917. Would adding two more amount to court packing? Proponents of this plan say many states of a similar size already have larger supreme courts and that expanding would allow the Court to get through a backlog of cases more quickly. On the other side, critics argue there are more affordable ways to move cases along and this is simply a political move. • Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies are set to expire in January unless Congress extends them. Utah is the 4th highest recipient of subsidies in the nation, so there would be a big impact here if they go away. Will Republicans and Democrats in Washington, DC come together to find a solution? Or will healthcare continue to be a political football? • ✍️ In the past year, Congress has only passed 57 pieces of legislation, yet Pres. Trump has issued 221 executive orders. Critics of this dynamic claim the legislative branch has given up too much power to the executive branch. We examine how this is impacting our government and whether it defies the intention of the Constitution. • Utah leaders are pushing back on an effort by Pres. Trump to control artificial intelligence regulations at the federal level. Should it be an issue managed by the states? Or does that create a marketplace that is too difficult for tech companies to navigate? ️ FEATURING: • Maura Carabello – President, Exoro Group • Jay Evensen – Opinion Editor, Deseret News • Chris Bleak – Partner, RRJ Consulting Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

    26 min
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The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry provides insight and analysis into the most pressing political issues facing the state of Utah.

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  • Creatore
    Jason Perry
  • Anni di attività
    2018 - 2026
  • Puntate
    319
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    The Hinckley Report

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