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In other news, Utah County leaders are asking for $2 million from lawmakers to cover costs related to the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

The lawsuit argues the state legislature has sole power to create redistricting maps, while opponents argue the current map avoids gerrymandering.

The bill's sponsor argues it will protect innocent bystanders, while opponents argue it infringes on the right to protest. In other news, Utah athletes are headed to the Olympics next week.

Our hosts discuss recent controversial actions taken by the Trump administration, how current members of Congress will adapt to the new Utah maps, and the new Utah branding of the 2034 Olympic Games.

The adaptive sport awareness event will feature professional wheelchair basketball athlete and paralympic monoskier Orlando Perez.

Our hosts discuss MN Gov. Tim Walz, tweeting, election denialism, and the economy.

In other news, several Utah natives will be making their Olympic debuts this weekend, and one local will be bringing home a silver medal after winning in his event, and more.

At noon in Paris Wednesday, the committee is scheduled to cast votes to elect the host city. Meanwhile, in Salt Lake City, it’ll be 3 a.m. and residents will be watching the live coverage from a party in Washington Square.

In other news, Salt Lake City is expected to get the official seal of approval to host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games on Pioneer Day. And, Gov. Spencer Cox appointed a new senior advisor of education on Monday.

Chari Hawkins, former Utah State University standout, came through with a second-place performance in the women’s heptathlon at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, which are being contested in Eugene, Oregon, at iconic Hayward Field.