Who Do Utahns Blame for the Government Shutdown?

Episode 9 October 31, 2025 00:26:52
Who Do Utahns Blame for the Government Shutdown?
The Hinckley Report
Who Do Utahns Blame for the Government Shutdown?

Oct 31 2025 | 00:26:52

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Show Notes

As the government shutdown nears the one month mark, Congress is facing new pressure to pass a spending bill. On this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, our expert panel examines the impact of missed paychecks, lapsed SNAP benefits, and polling that shows who Uthans blame for the continued stalemate in Washington. Plus, Utah's redistricting showdown escalates as the deadline for new maps looms. Journalist Jeff Parrott joins political insiders Renae Cowley and Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

THE DEEPER DIVE:
• This government shutdown could surpass the longest record in history of 35 days next week
• Utahns who work for the federal government are missing paychecks
• SNAP food benefits run out on November 1st
• The State of Utah will give $4 million to local food banks
• Uthans wait for the Court's decision on redistricting maps
• Efforts to overturn Map C come from both Republicans and Democrats

FEATURING:
• Renae Cowley – Partner at Foxley & Pignanelli government relations firm
• Jeff Parrott – Politics Editor with The Salt Lake Tribune
• Marty Carpenter – Partner at Northbound Strategy public relations

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