DOJ Investigation, Election Preparation, & Other Headlines

Utah. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson is being investigated by the Dept. of Justice over her refusal to hand over the state's voter registration information. In this episode, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about the potential ramifications of this investigation, and how other leaders are responding. We also explore the ongoing impact of the Utah's primary election results.

THE DEEPER DIVE:
• Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson learned of the federal investigation into her actions through a letter from the DOJ. The L.G. has been outspoken on social media about her refusal to hand over sensitive data. Our panel discusses the possible legal consequences, and potential impact on voter confidence.
• ️ Utah's primary elections in June saw some upsets againstbig names in Utah politics. Among those who lost a re-election campaign is Senate President Stuart Adams. Political experts attribute his defeat, in part, to his early support for a data center in Box Elder County. We examine what the election results reveal about how voters are feeling overall.
• ️ Adams' defeat leaves a big opening in legislative leadership. Some familiar names have expressed interest in becoming the next senate president. Our panel discusses potential outcomes, and what we could expect from a very different looking state senate in the years to come.
• The upcoming general election will be the first in Utah u sing new court-ordered congressional boundaries. Former Congressman Ben McAdams did well in his primary race in Utah's First Congressional District. We evaluate his chances in November.
• As the nation reflects on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, our panel also looks back. What lessons can we learn from the political discourse in the days following 9/11? And how have current politics shifted in the last quarter of a century?

️ FEATURING:
• Doug Wilks – Executive Editor, Deseret News
• Kate Bradshaw – Mayor, Bountiful City
• Max Roth – Anchor, Fox 13 News

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