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Acclaimed Historian to Speak on Politics & the Media in Salt Lake City
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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“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
Jeff Robinson
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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
Jeff Robinson
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker is concerned about the "fiscal cliff" the nation could face after the election. And independent U.S.

Leavitt Stays Busy Behind Scenes of Romney Campaign
Jeff Robinson
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While presidential candidate Mitt Romney enjoyed what most pundits consider to be a superior debate performance this week, former Utah Governor Mike