The Hinckley Report

The release of tapes recorded by reporter Bob Woodward revealed President Trump knew more about the dangers of the coronavirus than he led on. Panelists discuss the ramifications, why now these tapes are being released, and how it will affect elections. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News ,  Amy Donaldson, reporter with the Deseret News and co-host of Voices of Reason podcast , and  Bryan Schott, pod...

Utah’s delegation travels to the Republican National Convention as the party makes its case for the 2020 election. Things are heating up in the race for Utah’s fourth congressional district as the campaigns gain national attention. Local governments clash over mask mandates and when to lift COVID-19 restrictions. The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, Univision 32’s Lester Rojas, and Maura Carabello, pr...

The Utah Legislature calls another special session to address the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, including extending the state’s emergency order. As Utahns prepare to vote in an historic election, leaders discuss modernizing the electoral process. The nation tunes in to the Democratic National Convention as the party makes its case for 2020. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News,...

Following an intense primary season, voters chose the final candidates for critical roles in Utah’s state and national elections. Utah’s legislature continues to tackle tough issues as the state grapples with the impacts of COVID-19. And the final slate is set as Utah prepares to host the Vice Presidential debate in October in what is sure to be a historic election.

Utah puts plans in place to slowly reopen as the state moves forward with contracts to test and track infections. Governor’s race will have a vote-by-mail primary. Panelists look back on the year reflecting on tax reform, elections, and COVID-19. Lisa Riley Roche, reporter with the Deseret News, Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, and Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune...

Convention results give insight into possible outcomes at primaries. Remote voting results in huge turnout. With five major primaries, voters have many candidates to choose from. Will this result in a split vote? $800,000 malaria drug purchase by the state is being investigated by the Governor’s office. Frank Pignanelli , political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli , Natalie Go...

Panelists discuss when and how legislation from the special session will impact Utahns. COVID-19 continues to impact upcoming election events including the upcoming GOP convention. A soft reopening of parts of the state will go into effect May 1 st . Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show, Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join host Jason...

The Utah legislature uses its newly appointed power to call a special session on issues regarding Covid-19. The session will be entirely online. The 2020 governor’s race sees Cox, Wright, and Huntsman qualify via signature gathering; Hughes, Winder Newton, and Burningham must qualify via convention. Trump leads Biden in Utah by a small margin. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Direc...

The legislature may convene for a special session to discuss the economy, upcoming elections, and healthcare challenges. Panelists breakdown the stimulus package, and how our leaders in Washington, D.C. are impacting the government’s response. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Washington Bureau Chief Thomas Burr, KUTV’s Heidi Hatch, and Deseret News’ Dennis Romboy join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckl...

Covid-19 continues to affect Utahns, leaving many wondering what is to come. Panelists discuss how this will impact upcoming elections from debates to signature gathering. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press, Boyd Matheson, opinion editor at Deseret News, and Matt Canham, senior managing editor at The Salt Lake Tribune, join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

The country takes major actions to slow the spread of Coronavirus as restaurants, businesses, and schools shutter their doors. Amid a critical moment in the election season, leaders adapt to ensure citizens can engage in the political process. Jennifer Napier-Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, Natalie Gochnour, director of Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and Bryan Schott, podcaster and mana...

Legislators passed the state’s largest budget in history. Leaders prepare for an uncertain economic future. COVID-19 impacts the 2020 election with caucuses potentially postponed. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox13 News, Lisa Riley Roche, reporter with the Deseret News, and Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

A record number of Utah voters turnout on Super Tuesday and make their mark on the direction of the presidential election. The Legislative session enters its final days as lawmakers hustle to pass bills. As the country reacts to the Coronavirus, state leaders lay out their plan to handle the potential health crisis. Max Roth, anchor with Fox13 News, Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at...

Budget allocation and gerrymandering take center stage in this week’s legislative session as lawmakers grapple with a historic surplus for education. Voters turn in their ballots as the state prepares for its first Super Tuesday. Bob Bernick, contributing editor at Utah Policy, Amy Donaldson, reporter with Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry.

Presidential candidates make the rounds in Utah ahead of Super Tuesday. Lawmakers debate tough topics that could have wide-ranging effects. Advocates jockey for funding as leaders work to finalize the state’s budget. Former State Senator Scott Howell, Robert Gerhke, columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune, and Michelle Quist, political commentator, join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Repor...

Senator Romney grapples with the fallout of his impeachment vote while Chris Stewart is considered for the next director of national intelligence. Week three of Utah’s legislative session comes to an end with major issues still undecided. Glen Mills, anchor and senior political correspondent with ABC4 Utah, Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli, and Utah...

Romney votes against party lines to convict President Trump on 1st Article of Impeachment. Utah legislature dives into the second week of the session bringing priorities into focus. Doug Wright, KSL Radio and Television, and Host of Sunday Edition, Associated Press reporter Lindsay Whitehurst, and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Utah’s leaders garner national attention as they weigh in on impeachment proceedings. The 2020 Legislative session begins with an undoing of the controversial tax reform law. New polling shows what Utahns think about state and national leaders. Governor Herbert delivers his final state of the state.  Guests include Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News, Representative Brian King, House Minority L...

Gov. Herbert and legislature leadership announce they will repeal the tax reform bill. With the session days away, legislators gear up to consider bills regarding everything from religious freedom to state growth. Nicole Nixon, political reporter with KUER, Des Barker, president of Des Barker Associates, Inc., and Dan McCay, Utah State Senator join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

How will Rob Bishop's entry as Thomas Wright's running mate shape the governor's race? Panelists discuss hot button issues in the upcoming legislative session from education to freedom of religion to gerrymandering.  Salt Lake Tribune's Ben Wood, ABC4's Emily Clark and lobbyist with RRJ Consulting Chris Bleak join host Jason Perry for this week's Hinckley Report.

Sen. Lee responds to Trump administration’s Iran briefing. Greg Hughes announces his run for governor. Harmon’s Grocery supports signature gathering for tax referendum. Salt Lake Mayor Mendenhall sworn in. Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies, Paul Nelson, reporter with KSL News Radio, and Maura Carabello, president of the Exoro Group join Host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

UtahPolicy.com poll shows over 60% of Utahns oppose the new tax reform bill. Panelists preview the 2020 legislative session with education, firearms, and alcohol on the docket. Jasen Lee, journalist with the Deseret News, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press reporter, and Matt Canham, senior managing editor of the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week’s Hinckley Report.

This last year has been a big one for Utah politics: The tax reform, inland port, and conversion therapy. And as 2019 comes to a close, panelists look back at the biggest stories of the decade: the 2012 presidential election, Utah social issues, and impeachment. Join host Jason Perry for this retrospective Hinckley Report. Jennifer Napier Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, Max Roth, anchor a...

Ben McAdams voted to impeach President Trump; what about other Utah delegates? Panelists discuss what’s next in the impeachment process. And Cox leads Huntsman in the race for governor. Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette show on KNRS, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV News, and Lisa Riley Roche, political reporter with the Deseret News, join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Gov. Herbert asks lawmakers to double the proposed tax cut from $80 to $160 million. Democrats argue that extra money should be used to bump up Utah’s per-pupil spending. Congress has officially proposed articles of impeachment, and Utahns are weighing in. FOX 13’s Ben Winslow, KSL’s Amy Donaldson, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Michelle Quist join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.