The Hinckley Report

With Election Day quickly approaching, what are the national and local stakes of the election? In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion breaking down what Utah voters can expect and the key issues shaping voter turnout across the state. Plus, we explore control of Congress, Utah's unique political dynamics, and a proposed constitutional amendment that's drawing widespread attention. TH...

With about 10 days until the 2026 midterm election, the federal government now plans to send poll watchers to the Beehive State. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion digging into this latest news. Plus we discuss Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson's clash with the DOJ, voter confidence in Utah's election system, shifting voter affiliations, and the debate surrounding Amendment B. It's a...

As Utah voters begin receiving their mail-in ballots, political conversations across the state are intensifying ahead of a pivotal midterm election. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion digging into polling and fundraising numbers to explore potential outcomes in several key races. Plus, our panel evaluates Utah's new voter verification requirements. THE DEEPER DIVE: • New voter ve...

New polling suggests more Americans are re-evaluating the value of a college education. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how Utahns are feeling, and how state lawmakers are changing the way institutions are organized and funded. THE DEEPER DIVE: • Congressional debates are bringing the political process directly to college campuses across the state. Our expert panel discu...

On the same day prosecutors filed criminal charges against him, Rep. Trevor Lee resigned his position in the Utah House of Representatives. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about the political ramifications in both Davis County and beyond. Plus, election season officially kicks off with the first of several congressional debates. THE DEEPER DIVE: • The Utah Debate Commission is...

The mail-in ballot fight between the state and federal government raises the question: Do Utahns have trust in our elections, and confidence in the results? Our panel of experts weighs in on how the issue is impacting local elections, and what voters can do to better understand the process. On this episode, host Jason Perry opens discussion on the history behind Utah's now-popular way to vote, and...

A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court will impact elections across the country, including here at home. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion on what the justices decided about mail-in ballots, and how Utah leaders are responding. We also look at how lawmakers are considering industry demands for AI regulation. THE DEEPER DIVE: • The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order that...

Utah. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson is being investigated by the Dept. of Justice over her refusal to hand over the state's voter registration information. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about the potential ramifications of this investigation, and how other leaders are responding. We also explore the ongoing impact of the Utah's primary election results. THE DEEPER DIVE: • Lt...

The races for Utah's primary elections are officially set. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion evaluating the top races voters will decide, and what those races say about the state of politics in the the Beehive State. Plus, new polling reveals Utahns concerns about major issues. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ️ Utah's Republican and Democratic Parties both held nominating conventions this past week. Our expe...

As the state's two largest political parties prepare for their conventions this weekend, more accusations of wrongdoing are coming to light in the race for Utah's 1st Congressional District. Host Jason Perry leads a conversation about what's to come when Republicans and Democrats meet on Saturday. THE DEEPER DIVE: • Approximately 4,000 Republicans and 1,500 Democrats will gather as delegates at th...

Utah's congressional contests are beginning to take shape. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how endorsements and accusations of scandal are impacting the races. Plus, Utah leaders weigh in on national headlines. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ⚖️ Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an attorney who argued the Prop 4 redistricting case before the...

A change in Utah law means the voter registration information of hundreds of thousands of Utahns could soon be made public. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion examining the change, and what this means for some voters. Plus, the campaigns for Utah's 4 congressional seats are heating up. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ️ A change to Utah law regarding voter registration information is making headlines this week...

As the debate over election security continues at the national level, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how primary election season is officially kicking off in the Beehive State. Plus, a contentious citizen initiative will not appear on ballots this November after all. THE DEEPER DIVE: • Pres. Donald Trump signed an executive order that would require states to use a federally created "Cit...

On this special episode of The Hinckley Report, we're on location in St. George. As the population of southern Utah continues growing, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how local leaders manage the needed infrastructure and natural resources for an expaning population. Plus, with more people comes more political power. We examine the growing influence of Washington and Iron Counties on bot...

As the dust settles on the 2026 legislative session, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about which issues won and which were voted down. Plus, Utah voters attend their neighborhood caucus meetings as election season really heats up. THE DEEPER DIVE: • ✍️ Governor Spencer Cox is now in the process of reviewing all the bills passed during the legislative session. Will there be any vetoes? Our expe...

Are Utah's colleges and universities adapting quickly enough in our tech-forward world? Host Jason Perry leads a discussion about the pressures facing higher education and how schools are preparing the future workforce while still keeping tuition affordable. THE DEEPER DIVE: • With public trust in institutions near all-time lows, Utah’s higher education system is in the midst of a course correctio...

In the final hours of the 2026 Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers are still working through a record number of bills. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion examining the major themes this year, whether there were any big surprises, and how all the new legislation will impact the lives of Utahns. THE DEEPER DIVE: • On the final day of the legislative session, a record number of bills have been filed...

With the legislative session about to enter its final week, host Jason Perry leads a discussion on which bills and policies willl get prioritized. Plus, we analyze the latest court rulings affecting Utah's congressional map and how state leaders are asking for federal help with the Great Salt Lake. THE DEEPER DIVE: • For the first time ever, more than 1,000 bills and resolutions have been introduc...

With just two weeks left in the 2026 Utah Legislative Session, lawmakers are in a race against the clock to pass bills. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion about what will likely get approved, and what might be left behind. Plus, the Utah GOP submits signature packets with the hope of impacting the 2026 ballot. THE DEEPER DIVE: • This is officially a record-breaking year on Utah's Capitol Hill. La...

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 the...

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...

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 se...

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 infrastruct...

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 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 reelectio...