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Episodes from Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts
SCOTUS rules against conversion therapy ban, big ticket endorsements draw attention to CD-2
The US Supreme Court rules against a Colorado state law banning conversion therapy on First Amendment grounds, sparking questions over Utah's own ban. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to unpack what the ruling, and whether the highest court in the land got it right. Plus, the fight in Utah's CD-2 is heating up after a series of high profile endorsements for both Rep. Blake Moore and state rep. Karianne Lisonbee. We dig into how impactful endorsements can actually be as convention and primary season gets going.
Prop 4 repeal fails, Mendenhall restricts ICE facility water
Utah's anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4 has been to qualify for the November ballot. The GOP backed effort is vowing to continue its fight. Panelists Erin Rider and Sarah Reale break down what happens next. Plus, with Utah's new map, the Congressional races are already getting spicy. And, Mayor Erin Mendenhall looks to restrict water going to the ICE facility.
Sen. John Curtis and Prop. 4 repeal fails
Congress debates how to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA workers. Sen. John Curtis outlines what he would like to see from the negotiations. Plus, Curtis responds to President Trump, who says that he will not sign funding without passing the SAVE Act. Plus, Utah's anti-gerrymandering law, known as Proposition 4, has failed to qualify for the November ballot. The executive director of Better Boundaries, Elizabeth Rassmusen defends their signature removal tactics.
Prop 4 repeal hangs by a thread, Sen. Curtis sponsors sports prediction market betting ban
The effort to put a repeal of Utah's anti-gerrymandering rules on the ballot this year is on the verge of failing to qualify. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to weigh in on where the Prop 4 fight could go next, and what this whole saga says about the state of direct democracy in Utah. Plus, Senator John Curtis sponsors a bipartisan proposal to ban sites like Kalshi and Polymarket from offering lines on sports. It's the latest effort from an elected Utahn to rein in the emerging alternative to sportsbooks that remain illegal in states like Utah...
State leaders prepare for water problems, national democrats target a purple Utah
Our record-breaking winter is over and the results are not pretty. The snowpack may have already peaked weeks earlier than it should have at a record low. Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry joins Lindsay to assess how the policy tools at their disposal can address the serious problem, and what the state's message will be heading into the hot months. Plus, national democrats set their sights on Utah. DNC Chair Ken Martin tells donors and state party leaders that they're hoping to lay the groundwork for a purple Utah. Utah Democratic Chair Brian King joins us...
Gov. Cox reacts to ICE detention center plans, Save Act could change Utah elections
Governor Spencer Cox breaks his silence on the plans to put an ICE facility in Salt Lake City. The governor expressed frustration over the lack of coordination with local and state leadership, but ultimately supports a new ICE facility in Utah. Panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan weigh in on the impact a bigger DHS presence could have in our state and the wider issue of immigration enforcement nationally. Plus, the lieutenant governor expresses her displeasure with the lack of communication between Utah Senator Mike Lee and her office over the impacts the Save Act could have on the...
Utah ICE facility backlash, national democrats push for purple Utah
Elected democrats have been vocal about their opposition to plans to put an ICE detention facility in Salt Lake City. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Sarah Reale weigh in on the impacts the plan could have on state politics and, possibly, new immigration enforcement. Plus, national democrats are putting their cards on the table; they are working toward a purple Utah. we look at how they could mean to get it done.
Senate President evaluates 2026 session, congressional filing roundup
Senate President J. Stuart Adams joins Lindsay to unpack the work lawmakers have done this legislative session. That includes big agenda defining items like court reform and tax cuts, but also the bills that caught Utah's attention in the 11th hour. With just minutes left to go in the session, lawmakers passed new regulations around signature removal campaigns that could hamper to effort to keep a repeal of Prop 4 off the ballot. It comes as candidate filing opened up for Utah's newly drawn congressional map. Liban Mohamed explains why he decided to make the jump from big...
Utah Primary races, predictions for Caucus Night
Congressional candidates are officially filing to run in the primaries, with most of the notable contenders already in the race. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider join Lindsay to discuss the new filings, and Phil Lyman and Celeste Maloy in District 3. Plus, a Utah lawmaker voted no to 54% of the 2026 bills, and the panel debates whether that amount is excessive. And is President Trump is requiring his cabinet members to wear a certain type of shoe?
Photo finish to the 2026 legislative session, congressional candidate filing opens under new map
Some 11th hour maneuvers on Capitol Hill have been the talk of the town since Utah's general session wrapped up Friday night. The governor has already signed a bill that would ban signature removal campaigns from pre-paying postage on recission forms. The law take immediate effect, directly impacting the Better Boundaries campaign to keep a repeal of Prop 4 off the November ballot. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray join Lindsay to dissect the impact of the new law, and whether it constitutes changing rules in the middle of the game. Plus, candidate filing opens for Utah's new congressional districts...
Wrapping up the 2026 General Session
45 days goes by in the blink of an eye and lawmakers are done with their work in Utah's 2026 general session. Lindsay sits down with Governor Spencer Cox to discuss his perspective on the work the legislature has accomplished this year from court reform to funding for homelessness. Plus, Sen. Scott Sandall weighs in on water, taxes and what could be on the docket for the next time lawmakers convene on Capitol Hill.
Congress weighs role in Iran war, drug debate goes scriptural
Congress considers checking President Trump's power to wage war in Iran as the conflict enters heads towards a week long. Panelist Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan join Lindsay to weigh in the conflict today date and how the role Congress could play in the days to come. Plus, lawmakers debate a proposal that would write The Word of Wisdom into our state's drug laws.