In the Hive

Sen. Mitt Romney on the pandemic relief impasse in Congress, by-mail voting, and the November election

This week on the program we feature a conversation with Sen. Mitt Romney about the impasse in Congress over the latest round of coronavirus relief. We also ask the senator about President Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud, and whether the U.S. is prepared for a largely by-mail election this November. Speaking of the…

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The SCOTUS beauty pageant and more debates, please

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Salt Lake Tribune columnist Holly Richardson (filling in for Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton); and on The Left by Emily Hase, Salt Lake County Democratic Party 1st Vice Chair (filling in for Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City). They discuss the pageantry of President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination…

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Salt Lake City’s relationship with the state and medical marijuana drama

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss the back-and-forth between the state and Salt Lake City over the details of an inland port in the City’s Northwest Quadrant; Senate candidate Mike Kennedy apologizes to Pastor Robert Jeffress…

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Mitt’s favorite meat and The LDS Church parts ways with the Boy Scouts of America

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss whether or not Mitt Romney’s favorite meat is actually hot dogs; the transition from Utah Transit Authority to Transit District Utah; Rep. Mia Love’s push for a DACA vote; and…

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Romney talks immigration, guv OKs Medicaid expansion and Utahns take to the streets over guns

Mitt Romney discusses his stance on Dreamers and promotes a merit-based U.S. immigration system. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signs a Medicaid expansion bill that could cover 70,000 low-income Utahns if the federal government approves it. And thousands of students and supporters march against gun violence just after a counterdemonstration from gun-rights activists. At 9 a.m.…

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Gun reform and Romney’s right turn on immigration

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss the March For Our Lives demonstration and requests for gun control; Mitt Romney says he’s Right of President Donald Trump on immigration; the new census question that could result in…

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Utah’s Senate president is out, a GOP House member is challenging Mitt Romney and students walk out to protest gun violence

More than 20 lawmakers have announced their departure from the Utah Legislature, including Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, R-Sandy. A Republican from the Utah House jumps into the U.S. Senate race in opposition to Mitt Romney. And thousands of students walk out of Utah schools, joining in solidarity with students protesting gun violence nationwide. At 9 a.m. Friday,…

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Trump backs Romney, Utah may ax death penalty and legislators can use hundreds of millions in unexpected funding

As Mitt Romney begins his campaign for Senate, his relationship with President Donald Trump appears to warm. Rep. Gage Froerer, R-Huntsville, leads the charge to do away with the death penalty, and he has some powerful players backing him. And state lawmakers seem to have an extra $209 million to work with this year. At 9 a.m. Friday, Salt…

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Dabakis announces his retirement from Utah Senate and Romney warms up to Trump

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss Dabakis stepping down from his Senate seat after six years in office; Mitt Romney’s gracious acceptance of Pres. Trump’s tweet, endorsing Romney for Senate; the possibility of abolishing the death…

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Hate crimes bill stalls, Utah lawmakers avoid climate change declarations, Mike Noel’s land is scrutinized

The latest attempt to increase penalties for hate crimes dies without getting a hearing in the Legislature. Although science points to the burning of fossil fuels as a driver of climate change, Utah lawmakers are wary to acknowledge human culpability. And a Montana conservation group says Rep. Mike Noel, R-Kanab, who advocated for a reduction…

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