Special Session with Bryan Schott

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Special Session with Bryan Schott rips the curtain back on Utah politics. No spin. No access journalism. No bootlicking. Just 25+ years of experience breaking down the stories that make elected officials squirm. From backroom deals at the Capitol to the power plays you're not supposed to know about, Bryan delivers fearless political coverage and interviews with newsmakers who actually matter. This is Utah politics without the PR polish. Independent. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable for all the right people.

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    Trevor Lee and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

    Rep. Trevor Lee had a very, very bad week. He lost the Davis County GOP convention vote to Bob Stevenson. That came a few days after a website dropped with serious fraud allegations from two former employers. One features a signed confession of check fraud. The other involves explosive claims that Lee tried to use his legislative office to help steer a federal contract at Hill Air Force Base in exchange for retiring a $93,000 personal debt he owed to his employer. The CD1 Democratic primary is getting more complicated by the day. What started as a two-person race is now a likely four- or five-way contest heading into convention weekend. Why Ben McAdams is the clear frontrunner—cash, name ID, and a district that's not as progressive as some assume—and why old online posts from Nate Blouin attacking the LDS church could be a serious liability in November, regardless of what happens in the primary. Plus: Celeste Maloy qualifies for the CD3 primary via signatures while Phil Lyman races the clock; the legislature's investigation of Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen and what it's really about; Ken Ivory's close call in HD39; a preview of the state Republican and Democratic conventions; and Bryan's evening at the Bruce Springsteen show in Phoenix.

    1 giờ 17 phút

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    Doxxing voters for the low price of $1,050

    In this episode:  a last-minute U.S.-Iran ceasefirethe beginning of convention seasonUtah's looming voter privacy rollbackSen. Mike Lee's rumored AG buzzand the subscriber-exclusive debut of the Utah Political Watch Race Ratings system.📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow-motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    1 giờ

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    The most uninspiring dorks on the planet

    Another busy week in Utah politics:  Breaking down a new poll in CD1Candidates are facing signature-gathering deadlinesProp. 4 failed to qualify for the ballot—what happens next?The map that could end Celeste Maloy's careerSCOTUS rules against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, but experts say it shouldn't impact Utah's ban.📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow-motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    1 giờ 15 phút

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    Livestream replay: Avoiding an aggressive ass paddling at the polls

    In this replay of a livestream recorded on March 24, 2026, we cover a lot of political news: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's creative legal gambit to potentially block a proposed ICE detention facility using water conservation rules; the razor-thin status of the Prop 4 repeal signature campaign with one Senate district teetering on the edge; the congressional races in Utah's new House districts; the unintended consequences of the Utah Republican Party's new one-year registration rule; Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE Act and the Lieutenant Governor's pushback; and more listener Q&A. Topics & Timestamps[00:00] — Introduction[00:05:58] — SLC’s Water Ordinance Gambit to Block ICE Facility[00:14:50] — Prop 4 Repeal Update: Life Support in SD-15[00:22:01] — Congressional Races: CD2 (Moore vs. Lisonbee) & CD3 (Lyman vs. Maloy)[00:35:24] — The GOP’s One-Year Registration Rule: Unintended Consequences[00:45:55] — Lt. Governor Henderson Pushes Back on Mike Lee’s SAVE Act[01:05:30] — Closing & The Press Credential Lawsuit Update 📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow-motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    1 giờ 8 phút

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    Navigating the Final Week of the 2026 Utah Legislature

    This episode is from the March 2, 2026 livestream: The Utah legislature is in its final week, with significant discussions on the state budget and tax cuts.Proposition 4 has qualified for the ballot, but signature removal efforts are ongoing and contentious.Legislative shenanigans are evident in the handling of various bills, including those related to transgender youth and immigration.Tax cuts are being prioritized despite budget constraints, benefiting primarily high-income earners.The upcoming election season is shaping up to be competitive, with potential shifts in party representation.📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow-motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    1 giờ 13 phút

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    They need to get the math turned around real fast

    In this recording of our livestream from Jan. 26, 2026, we break down the numbers on Utah's Prop 4 repeal effort—and they're not looking good for signature gatherers. With just 20 days left and barely 40% of their statewide goal met, even Trump's endorsement might not be enough to save the anti-gerrymandering law repeal campaign.  Plus: Why is the Supreme Court expansion bill going to the Business and Labor Committee instead of Judiciary? We explain the legislative chess moves and timing issues around SB 134. Also covered: Senator John Curtis calls for an independent ICE investigation, new bills targeting Pride flags and voter registration, and the legislature's plan to cut taxes while slashing higher ed funding by $94 million. 📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow-motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    39 phút

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    The "blanket fort situation room"

    On this episode of Special Session: The most competitive legislative races in the 2026 midterms.Senate President Stuart Adams is in the political fight of his life.Redistricting court battle update.Will Utah's members of Congress push back on Trump's military action in Venezuela?📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    1 giờ

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    Politico's Jonathan Martin on why Spencer Cox should run for president (and why it's not about winning)

    Politico's Jonathan Martin joins the show to discuss his provocative argument that Utah Governor Spencer Cox should mount a 2028 presidential campaign focused on tech regulation and AI. But this isn't about winning the White House—it's about forcing a critical issue into the national conversation. 📰 Support journalist-owned, journalist-operated independent media at UtahPolitics.news. Sponsor the show: Got deep pockets and a masochistic love of Utah politics? Sponsor this podcast and support our coverage of this slow motion train wreck. Hit us up: podcast@utahpolitics.news. Stalk us on social media: Bluesky TikTok Instagram Facebook ThreadsX/Twitter

    23 phút
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Special Session with Bryan Schott rips the curtain back on Utah politics. No spin. No access journalism. No bootlicking. Just 25+ years of experience breaking down the stories that make elected officials squirm. From backroom deals at the Capitol to the power plays you're not supposed to know about, Bryan delivers fearless political coverage and interviews with newsmakers who actually matter. This is Utah politics without the PR polish. Independent. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable for all the right people.

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