The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

What Does Ukraine Mean for Me?

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the geopolitics surrounding the event and how it will affect the future of Utah and the world. As many as 2 and a half million Ukrainian people have already fled the country to…

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The Ukrainian refugee crisis, U.S. energy policy and Utah’s ban on transgender student-athletes

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the worsening refugee crisis in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and the future of U.S. energy policy. They also discuss the bill banning transgender…

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Can You Afford Clean Air?

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: January 26, 2022) This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses how bad air reinforces existing inequities and how to craft policy that addresses environmental inequality. A recent study from Brigham Young University found that poor air quality decreased overall life expectancy for Utahns by…

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Ukraine, the State of the Union and the end of Utah’s legislative session

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the “black swan” effect globally and the response by Utah’s elected officials to the unfurling conflict in Europe.…

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Real Estate Frenzy and Rural Utah

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: January 1, 2022)— This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses Utah’s real estate frenzy and its impact on rural Utahns. Over the last year, 22 of Utah’s 29 counties experienced increases in housing prices. Salt Lake County, the state’s most urban and populous, sold…

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Role of the Local Media

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the important role that sources of local media play in Utah and across the country. The ongoing 2022 legislative session has seen a pair of issues that have placed the Utah Legislature at odds local media outlets and advocates.…

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Sen. Mike Lee’s actions in Washington, the anxiety of uncertain times and Utah’s legislative process

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss Sen. Mike Lee’s votes on the Japanese-internment camp memorial and opposition to the no-fly list, the blockades created by protesting Canadian truckers and…

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U.S.-China Relations in the Biden Era

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week, a panel discussion on what to expect of U.S.-China relations during the Biden administration, as well as the long history between the two nations and where we go from here. The United States and China are the two largest economies in the world, with China set to…

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Ukraine, RNC censures and bills moving through the Utah Legislature

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the continuing tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border, the Republican National Committee censuring Congressmembers Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger and calling the events…

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Transportation Policy in Utah: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: April 7, 2021) — This week on the program, sitting members of the Utah Legislature’s transportation committees discuss current policy, issues facing the state’s infrastructure and how we can more efficiently move people throughout the state. The White House passed a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that would set aside…

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