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Behind the Scenes: Getting to Know Our Elected Officials: In the podcast, we try to get a little behind the scenes of what happens in politics, one […]

Mayor Johnson’s Story I think it’s important to know that our leaders are average, everyday people who have just decided they want to make a difference and […]

Nathan Ivie came on the scene pretty quickly in 2015 when he ran for Utah County Commissioner’s Office. He served as a Utah Commissioner from 2016-2020. Equine […]

Bill Wright, Payson Mayor: Finding a Balance I wanted to have Mayor Wright on the podcast because he is the mayor of a fast-growing city in South […]

Friends for 22 Years Sue and I have known each other for 22 years.  We got to know each other when we were both spouses of legislators. […]

Curt and I have been friends for many years. He is going into his 21st session as a Utah State Senator this year. He was first elected […]

I am excited to introduce you to a special guest. Most of the time people who listen to this podcast expect to hear the Governor, or a […]

Val Peterson and I have been friends for years. He is an exceptional person and stands out because of his ability to wear so many hats. He […]

Cindie Quintana and I have been friends for a long time. I was excited for the opportunity to talk to her about her decision to transition from […]

Transitioning from Activist to County Official Amelia started out as an activist and then ran for Utah County Clerk/Auditor. She is still an activist at heart though: […]

Dealing with the Police: A Conversation with Mayor Troy Walker Troy Walker: Mayor of Draper I met Troy through my late wife, Becky. There was no question […]

Working Together for Utah Education I’ve known Dr. Sydnee Dickson for a long time. She’s had to put up with me for a while. I’m kind of […]

Unlocking Utah Politics with Stan Lockhart: Episode 8 I had the opportunity to sit down with John Dougall to talk about his role as Utah State Auditor. […]

Started Out Working with Jason Chaffetz on His Campaign I first met Diedre Henderson when she was helping out with Jason Chaffetz’s seemingly impossible run against 12-year […]

Politics as a Sport I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Senator Todd Weiler. The thing that stood out to me most about our […]

Chris Campbell is the former Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He currently serves as Chief Strategist at Duff and Phelps. He is a […]

3rd Female Candidate in Utah History to File and Run for Governor: I had the opportunity to visit with Aimee Winder Newton about her recent run for governor. […]

Sideline View of Utah Politics: Part 2 of Conversation with Jeff Burningham  This campaign was unlike any other. Traditionally candidates get into these races and they focus […]

The Power of Disruption Jeff talked about the importance of disruption in life. He said, “I needed to disrupt myself a little bit too. I believe in […]

New Podcast: Sideline View of Politics I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a new podcast called “Sideline View of Politics.” For my inaugural podcast, I met […]

The momentum and pace of the Utah State Legislative session is comparable to the experiences of standing on top of a mountain full of snow and rolling […]

It is the season of strategy models and projections for the upcoming year, and as your organization weighs proposed methods and programs against desired goals and outcomes, you should consider if hiring a government relations lobbyist is the right move.

It is the season of strategy models and projections for the upcoming year, and as your organization weighs proposed methods and programs against desired goals and outcomes, you should consider if hiring a government relations lobbyist is the right move.

It is the season of strategy models and projections for the upcoming year, and as your organization weighs proposed methods and programs against desired goals and outcomes, you should consider if hiring a government relations lobbyist is the right move.

It is the season of strategy models and projections for the upcoming year, and as your organization weighs proposed methods and programs against desired goals and outcomes, you should consider if hiring a government relations lobbyist is the right move.

It has been said that if you give thanks for a little, you will find a lot. As I reflect on today and the years past, I find great truth in these words. I have…

With the workplace changing so dramatically, we need to ensure that our children are receiving an education that will prepare them for this dynamic work environment. There are so many options out there and as they enter the workforce they will likely change jobs multiple…

Innovation is at the heart of tech. My experience around the country has shown me that there is an entrepreneurial spirit in Utah that is unmatched. For a plethora of reasons, Utahns are generally good at looking for disruptive technologies and they aren’t afraid to fail….