The Hinckley Report

Jan 31 2025 286 ep. 26 mins 16
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The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry provides insight and analysis into the most pressing political issues facing the state of Utah.

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Second Week of the 2025 Legislative Session

Jan 31 2025 26 mins  
In Week 2 of the 2025 Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers work to allocate funds in a tight budget year after extra federal spending from the COVID-19 pandemic has dried up. Proposed legislation could affect how voters pass ballot initiatives and how the state manages elections. Lawmakers also discuss shoring up the state's resources as Federal grant and loan funding for state and

Trump's Presidency & Utah Legislative Session Begin

Jan 24 2025 26 mins  
Following his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a flood of executive orders including actions on immigration, public safety, and birthright citizenship. He also pardoned approximately 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the events of January 6th, 2021, including 18 Uthans. Governor Spencer Cox focused his State of the State Address on building affordable homes, en

Countdown to the 2025 Legislative Session

Jan 17 2025 26 mins  
With just a few days until Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, people close to his incoming administration say he is planning extensive executive action on his first day in office. Our panel examines how Utah could be impacted, including potential changes to the boundaries of national monuments like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Plus,

Inaugurations & Immigration Reform

Jan 10 2025 26 mins  
The inauguration ceremony for members of Utah's Executive Branch was held this week at the Eccles Theatre in downtown Salt Lake City. Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson both took the oath of office and delivered an inaugural address. Our panel examines the tone of their speeches, and what it signals about their next four years in office. Plus, with about a week

2025 Legislative Preview

Jan 03 2025 26 mins  
As the 2025 Legislative Session quickly approaches, Utah lawmakers are beginning to numerous propose bills. Our expert panel of political insiders discusses potential changes to higher education funding, election integrity, mail-in balloting, and judicial appointments, along with cuts to taxes on Social Security and shrinking the overall state budget. Plus, we remember the legacy o

2024 Year in Review

Dec 27 2024 25 mins  
2024 has proven to be a busy year in the world of politics. From a tumultuous presidential election on the national stage to some decisive policy shifts here at home — our expert panel dives into the major headlines and their impact. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney's term ends in just a few days. We explore the impact of his time in the Senate, what he accomplished for Utah, and what his l

Utah, Government Funding, and a Divided Congress

Dec 20 2024 25 mins  
As a divided Congress struggles to keep the federal government open and funded, our expert panel examines how bipartisanship can work in Washington. The members of Utah's federal delegation have secured some key committee assignments. We examine how that will impact the Beehive State's standing on the national stage. Plus, Utah's newest Senator said this week he does not intent to

Utah's Role in the Transfer of Power

Dec 13 2024 26 mins  
As the transition to a new Administration takes place, moderate Republican Senator Mitt Romney's tenure in Washington came to a close with a farewell speech in which he called for unity. In this episode of The Hinckley Report, our panel of politcial insiders discusses his replacment John Curtis's record of bridging the political divide with efforts like his Conservative Climate Cau

How Utah Plans Its Budget

Dec 06 2024 23 mins  
This week Utah Governor Spencer Cox released his budget proposals for the upcoming Utah legislative session. His budget calls for cutting all state income taxes on Social Security benefits - a move that could save more than 150,000 older Utahns about $1,000 each year. Cox also wants the state to invest more than $20 million into nuclear and geothermal electricity. But will his key

Understanding Utah's Election Systems

Nov 29 2024 26 mins  
Even before any votes were cast in the 2024 election, questions about election denialism, overall election security, and the safety of vote-by-mail were in the headlines across the country - even here in Utah. In this episode, our expert panel takes a close look at the safeguards in place to protect election systems. What makes an election secure? And how much confidence do Utahns