The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour

Safe Streets for All

The Hinckley Institute Radio HourĀ (Original Air Date: August 23, 2023) ā€” This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses Utah transportation and how the state can update infrastructure to create connected communities. With a growing population, transportation across the Wasatch Front has become a hot-button issue. From the expansion of I-15 to the…

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A looming government shutdown, national parks, strikes and declining democracy

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“ From the left, Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member, is joined on the right by John Dougall, the Utah State Auditor. They discuss the details of the impending federal government shutdown, former Rep. Chris Stewart’s new career in lobbying, Utah’s plan for national parks in the event of…

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A Woman’s Worth: The Inequities of Utah’s Workforce

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour ā€” Today on the program, a panel of experts discusses women in the Utah workforce, focusing on immigrant and incarcerated women and the importance of childcare. For the third year in a row, WalletHubā€™s annual study on gender equality has placed Utah dead last among the 50 states. Analyzing 17…

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Sen. Mitt Romney not seeking reelection, Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson stepping down and Utah’s ‘critical vulnerabilities’

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“ Salt Lake County Council member Suzanne HarrisonĀ fills in for Natalie Gochnour in The Political Center and 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 Senator Mitt Romney announcing he will not run…

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Saving the Climate is Good for Business

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: March 8, 2023) ā€” This week on the program, two members from the Climate Leadership Council share their plan for a carbon dividend as a means to curb carbon emissions and build U.S. businesses. The group claims their ā€œBipartisan Climate Roadmapā€ would cut U.S. CO2 emissions in half…

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Roadwork, Medicare drug negotiations, the economy and homelessness

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“ 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. The hosts discuss roadwork, Utah’s Olympic bid, federal bargaining on Medicare drug prices and Rep. Owen’s comments on education and indoctrination. They also discuss…

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All Dried Up: How We Can Save the Great Salt Lake

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Original Air Date: October 19, 2022) ā€” This week on the program, a panel of experts discusses the future of the Great Salt Lake, the negative effects caused by its rapid drying and the efforts to conserve the lake and its waters. The political will to address the drying Great Salt…

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2nd Congressional District primary results, Utah’s senators and the 14th Amendment challenge to Trump’s presidential bid

Both Sides of the Aisle ā€“ 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. The hosts discuss the results of the Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional District, the likelihood Utah will elect a woman to Congress, the…

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Conversation with Congressman Chris Stewart

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour ā€” Today, on the program, a conversation with Rep. Chris Stewart and afterward, a panel on the federal government and the work of Congress. In May, Stewart announced plans to resign from Congress due to the poor health of his wife. Stewart said he will officially step down in September,…

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The first GOP presidential debate, Utah’s 2nd Congressional District primary election and the mayoral race in Salt Lake City

Both Sides of the AisleĀ ā€“ 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. The hosts discuss the first Republican presidential debate, former President Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson, his booking at Fulton County Jail, the mug shot…

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