Boundaries, Berms & Bargaining: What to Expect in Utah's Special Legislative Session

Episode 2 September 12, 2025 00:26:22
Boundaries, Berms & Bargaining: What to Expect in Utah's Special Legislative Session
The Hinckley Report
Boundaries, Berms & Bargaining: What to Expect in Utah's Special Legislative Session

Sep 12 2025 | 00:26:22

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Show Notes

In this special episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry and a panel of political experts dive deep into the upcoming Special Legislative Session—a pivotal moment that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

TOPICS COVERED:

• ️ Who can call a special session? The impact of Amendment C and the evolving power dynamics between the Governor and Legislature
• ⚖️ Judicial reform and the controversial bill on selecting the Chief Justice
• The Great Salt Lake emergency and proposed berm management legislation
• ‍♀️ Public employee unions and the referendum that could shake the 2026 ballot
• ️ Redistricting battles and the looming court decisions
• Behind-the-scenes negotiations and what’s really driving the special session agenda

EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM:

• Ben Winslow – Political Reporter, FOX 13 News
• Kate Bradshaw – Bountiful City Council
• Glen Mills – Political Analyst

Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

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