The federal government shutdown is now stretching into its second week. In this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry and our expert panel dive into the economic and social fallout coming from Washington D.C., the high-stakes debate over redistricting and political representation, and a pivotal shift in judicial leadership within the Utah Supreme Court.
TOPICS COVERED:
• ️ Federal government shutdown and its impact on Utah’s 40,000 federal workers
• Understanding continuing resolutions (CRs) and bipartisan negotiations
• ️ Utah’s redistricting special session and the legal battle over congressional maps
• ⚖️ Major change in how the Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court is selected
• Calls for civility and bipartisan cooperation in today’s political climate
️ FEATURING:
• Congresswoman Celeste Maloy – (R) Utah’s 2nd Congressional District
• Rep. Doug Owens – (D) Millcreek, Minority Caucus Manager
• Brigham Tomco – Political Reporter, Deseret News
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