Politics Archive
Political Cornflakes: Utah Senators React to Senate Gun Hearing
Gun control took center stage this week in Washington as the Senate Judiciary Committee began its hearings on gun violence. So how
Acclaimed Historian to Speak on Politics & the Media in Salt Lake City
President Theodore Roosevelt's "bully pulpit" doesn't exist in the same way for modern presidents. That's part of the message Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Politics Up Close: Soren Simonsen Runs for Congress, Rep. Janice Fisher
Today on the show, Salt Lake City Council Chair Soren Simonsen talked about his bid for Congress, running against incumbent Jason Chaffetz,
Ad War Continues Between Matheson and Love
With the election just two-and-a-half weeks away, having money to spend is going to be important for Utah’s Congressional candidates, especially in
Independent/Third-Party Congressional Candidates Debate Political System at City Library
Five independent and third-party candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate offered their thoughts about the U.S. political system
Politics Up Close: Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Cooke, Rep. Derek Brown
We talk with Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Peter Cooke, who just wrapped up his final debate with Republican Governor Gary Herbert. Then we
Chaffetz Takes on Administration Over Libya
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz became the face of the Republican Party on national security issues this week as he sparred with the
Shumway Concerned about Funding, Education Governance in Final State of Education Address
“We cannot have the best school system in the country and be the lowest in the country in funding.” State Superintendent Larry
With Hearing Planned Wednesday, Chaffetz Discusses Trip to Libya
Following the deadly September 11 attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya last month, Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz is among those
Politics Up Close: SLC Mayor Ralph Becker, U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Barron
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker is concerned about the "fiscal cliff" the nation could face after the election. And independent U.S.