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In partnership with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, The Hinckley Report provides insight and analysis into Utah politics, covering the most pressing political issues facing our state. Hosted by Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, each week’s guests feature Utah’s top journalists, lawmakers and policy experts.

09/25/2025

Amelia Powers Gardner of Utah County Government and Brian S. King of Utah Democratic Party join The Hinckley Report to discuss how embracing discomfort is essential to protecting free speech—and why respectful disagreement is a cornerstone of democracy.

From navigating tough conversations to shaping inclusive policy, our panel explores how Utah leaders work across divides to uphold the values of open dialogue and civil engagement.

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09/24/2025

Amelia Powers Gardner of Utah County Government, Chris Bleak of RRJ Consulting, and Brian S. King of Utah Democratic Party join The Hinckley Report to explore how trauma impacts communities across political lines—and why empathy and collaboration are essential in policymaking.

From local leadership to statewide negotiations, our panel dives into how Utah officials work through deeply personal and complex issues to find common ground.

📺 Watch the full conversation at YouTube.com/ [https://bit.ly/4mtAZKL] and share your thoughts in the comments.

09/23/2025

Amelia Powers Gardner from Utah County Government, Chris Bleak of RRJ Consulting, and Brian S. King of Utah Democratic Party join The Hinckley Report to discuss how compromise is not just a political strategy—it’s a foundational principle of government.

From local leadership to legislative negotiations, our panel explores how Utah officials navigate differing viewpoints to move policy forward, and what it takes to build consensus in today’s polarized climate.

📺 Watch the full conversation at YouTube.com/ [https://youtu.be/xisnpl4MQ8w?si=gtM7z1Xp9xNySATs] and share your thoughts in the comments!

09/22/2025

Amelia Powers Gardner of Utah County Government, Chris Bleak of RRJ Consulting, and Brian S. King of Utah Democratic Party join The Hinckley Report to confront a tough truth: political violence isn’t partisan. From threats against elected officials to rising hostility in public discourse, the panel explores how Utahns can reject extremism and lead with principle.

As Commissioner Powers Gardner put it: “I’ll say this as a conservative Republican—any conservative Republicans calling for vengeance right now, you are wrong.” A powerful reminder that integrity must rise above party lines.

Watch the full conversation at Youtube.com/ and share your thoughts in the comments.

09/18/2025

After a veto and weeks of negotiations, lawmakers and the governor have reached a compromise on Senate Bill 296. But does this shift give too much power to the executive branch? And what does it reveal about the growing tension between Utah’s legislative and judicial branches?

Ben Winslow of FOX 13 News, political analyst Glen Mills, and Bountiful City Council member Kate Bradshaw weigh in on this week's episode of The Hinckley Report.

Watch the full exchange at YouTube.com/ and share your thoughts in the comments.

09/17/2025

Ben Winslow of FOX 13 News, political analyst Glen Mills, and Bountiful City Council member Kate Bradshaw join The Hinckley Report to break down the fight over collective bargaining for public employees.

After a law banning collective bargaining sparked a referendum effort, labor unions gathered more than 320,000 signatures—over twice what was needed. Will lawmakers repeal the law, modify it, or let voters decide in 2026? And how could this battle shape Utah’s political landscape?

Watch the full discussion at YouTube.com/ [link in bio] and share your thoughts below.

09/16/2025

Ben Winslow of FOX 13 News, and Kate Bradshaw for Bountiful City join The Hinckley Report to tackle one of Utah’s biggest environmental emergencies: the Great Salt Lake.

Lawmakers are considering a temporary plan to raise the Union Pacific Causeway berm—some call it “cutting off an arm to save the body.” Will this move help stabilize the lake, or is it just a short-term fix?

Watch the full discussion at YouTube.com/ and share your thoughts below.

09/15/2025

Ben Winslow of FOX 13 News, Glen Mills, and Kate Bradshaw of the Bountiful City Council join The Hinckley Report to unpack Utah’s redistricting shake-up and the legal battles that could bring lawmakers back for more Special Sessions.

With congressional maps tossed out and tight deadlines ahead, what does this mean for voters—and the balance of power between the legislature and the courts?

Watch the full conversation at YouTube.com/ and share your thoughts below.

09/13/2025

Doug Wilks of Deseret News, Leah Murray of The Walker Institute at Weber State University, and Max Roth from FOX 13 News join The Hinckley Report to break down Utah’s redistricting debate—comparing the “pizza method” to the “doughnut method.” What’s the difference, and how does it affect representation across the state?

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09/12/2025

Doug Wilks of Deseret News, Leah Murray of The Walker Institute at Weber State University, and Max Roth from FOX 13 News join The Hinckley Report to explore how redistricting is shaping Utah’s political boundaries—and what it means for voters, representation, and the future of elections in our state.

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09/11/2025

Doug Wilks of Deseret News, Leah Murray of The Walker Institute at Weber State University, and Max Roth from FOX 13 News join The Hinckley Report to unpack “The Big Beautiful Bill” — what it means for Utah, why it’s gaining attention, and how it could reshape the way we think about federal legislation.

📺 Watch the full exchange at Youtube.com/ and leave your thoughts in the comments.

09/11/2025

Mail-in voting is a key part of Utah’s election system—but it’s also part of a larger national debate.

Doug Wilks of Deseret News , Leah Murray of The Walker Institute at Weber State University, and Max Roth from FOX 13 News join The Hinckley Report to explore how vote-by-mail is influencing voter engagement in Utah, and how federal proposals to change mail-in voting could affect states like ours.

📺 Watch the full exchange at Youtube.com/ and leave your thoughts in the comments.

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