Utah politics
James Huntsman Vs. The LDS Church — The Case Against The Latter-Day Saint’s Empire
James Huntsman, son of billionaire philanthropist Jon Huntsman, is suing the LDS Church for $5 million for back taxes.
Why Socialism Will Win in Utah if Utah Leaders Do Nothing
Socialism in Utah. Why wouldn’t young people choose to take from the older generations that have wealth, if there is no path for them to acquire wealth?
Utah Armenians Commemorate the Ottoman Turkish Armenian Genocide
About two dozen Armenians and descendants of the genocide came to the Utah State Courthouse on Sunday to show their solidarity and support for the official announcement that President Biden…
Burgess Owens Receives Scathing Review from Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune wrote a scathing editorial letter and political cartoon condemning Owens for his comments, equating him with KKK white supremacists of the 1960s.
How Did Dave Robinson Get Away with Alleged Sexual Misconduct for so Long?
How did Republican Chairman Scott Miller allow Dave Robinson–the man accused of sexual harassment by a half dozen women in Salt Lake County– to remain his “un-official Communications Director” for…
Should Utah Allow Transgender Girls – Biological Boys Compete in Sports against Biological Girls?
This past legislative session Utah joined 20 other states that proposed banning transgender girls (biological boys) from competing in school sports. HB 302, was introduced by Kera Birkeland R-Morgan, who…
Who is Mitt Romney?
Who is Mitt Romney? There are some big mysteries and questions surrounding Romney’s vision that we would like to find answers for.
What Are Utah’s Proud Boys and Militia Members Saying Now?
Utah Stories talked to members of Utah’s Chapter Proud Boys to understand who they are, what they represent, and what they have to say.
Hundreds Participate in “Stop the Steal” Rally in front of Salt Lake City’s Utah Capitol Building
The Proud Boys, local militia groups, retired veterans and angry citizens were all on hand to protest the final confirmation of Joe Biden’s electoral victory at the Stop the Steal…
Burgess Owens Takes the Lead in Utah’s Fourth Congressional District
Burgess Owens is taking the lead over Ben McAdams in the very tight race for McAdams reelection. Utah’s fourth congressional district was taken by McAdams after he defeated two-term Congresswoman…
Getting to the Heart of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Criminal justice and police reform are central for the cures to the problem, but it’s much better — in our estimation — to understand the heart of the problem, to…
Racial Equality and Police Reform in Utah
Darlene McDonald was present for the Cottonwood Heights police protest that was held on Sunday evening (August 2nd). She was invited to speak. In this interview we discuss police reform…
Riots, Racism, Inland Port, Cronyism in Utah
At Utah Stories Show we talk to Greg Hughes, who has a long track record for being involved in some of the most important decisions in Utah Politics about Inland…
Cronyism and Corruption in Utah: Investigative Journalist Eric Peterson
In this episode of the Utah Stories Show, we talk with Eric Peterson, the Executive Director of The Utah Investigative Journalism Project about statewide corruption, taking Cottonwood Heights and Utah…
A Tale of Two Prisons: Construction of a modernized state penitentiary is underway almost 70 years after the closure of Utah’s first state prison in Sugar House
Nearly 70 years ago, Utah’s first state prison closed its doors and was transformed into the much-loved Sugar House Park. Construction is now underway on a new penitentiary that is…
Cash Canyon: Former Lawmaker’s Bill to Allow Canyon Tolling Benefit His Development Project
In the 2018 Legislature, then-Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, one of the most powerful legislators on the hill, presented a bill in a committee to pave the way for toll roads…