Spencer Cox

The governor cited constitutional authority for troop deployment in Los Angeles and said peaceful protest is welcome — but warned that violence will not be tolerated.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Paighten Harkins, along with UPR/Tribune reporter Clarissa Casper join us this week to talk about the latest news.

Our hosts discuss the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' the phase-out of pennies, religious school funding, Cox's message to Trump, and Utah's tourism industry.

Utah’s new initiative is called the GRIT initiative, which stands for Government Reform, Innovation, and Transparency.

Despite opposition to House Bill 267, which bars collective bargaining for public sector workers, Cox says the Legislature has no plans to revisit the bill.

Our hosts discuss Trump's first months in office, the Democrats' electoral future, the role of money in politics, and what Utah bills became law.

Now that the legislative session is over, the governor must decide whether to sign or veto controversial bills affecting Utah's mail-in voting and banning pride flags in schools and public buildings.

Could these scientists and activists have gotten results if they’d been more nuanced about the risks to the Great Salt Lake? Probably not. Now, they’re dealing with the consequences.

At his monthly news conference, Cox expanded on his previously pledged support for the incoming administration's "mass deportation" plans.

In other news, an investigation is underway for a man who drowned while duck hunting on the Great Salt Lake.