New Maps & Shutdown Ends

A Utah judge rejected new congressional boundaries drawn by the Legislature, instead selecting a map submitted by the plaintiffs in a redistricting lawsuit. On this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about how this will impact Utah politics. Plus, the longest government shutdown in American history finally comes to an end.

THE DEEPER DIVE:
• After 43 days, the U.S. government is officially back open. We examine what eventually led to an agreement, plus were there any winners politically? And who do Americans blame overall?
• Healthcare subsidies were at the heart of this disagreement over federal spending. Democrats have pushed to extend those payments. Will the debate influence next year's midterm elections?
• With a new map in place for Utah's congressional boundaries, prominent Democrats are already launching campaigns for Congress. We discuss the showdown this could mean for candidates.
• ️ Critics of the redistricting ruling argue that the Utah Constitution reserves the redistricting power for the Utah Legislature. Will there be an appeal to the Utah Supreme Court? And what will be the political ramifications of this decision?
• ️ At least one state lawmaker is calling to impeach Judge Dianna Gibson because of her ruling in the redistricting case. Our panel evaluates what legislative leadership are saying about that possibility.
• ️ If the new map remains in place for the 2026 midterms, it has the potential to impact national politics. How could that shift the balance of power in Congress?

️ FEATURING:
• Kate Bradshaw – Bountiful City Mayor-elect
• Spencer Stokes – Founder and Partner, Stokes Strategies
• Ben Winslow – Fox 13 News

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