Trump administration visits China, Prop 4 debate shaping CD-2 primary

Gov. Cox moves to restrict fireworks, Senate President's primary loss sends shockwaves

Governor Cox announces a new executive order that gives the State Forester and town fire marshals far greater power to restrict, and in some cases ban, private firework displays. It comes as over 100,000 acres burn in severe wildfires across the state, including the Cottonwood Fire, which the governor described as the most destructive fire in state history. Panelists Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider weigh in on the interplay between, legislative, executive, and municipal authority to handles these types of issues, and the political tensions that arise when those entities butt heads. Plus, Senate President J. Stuart Adams' loss on primary night to Stephanie Hollist sends shockwaves through state politics. We unpack the downstream impacts on leadership and legislative priorities.

Election Night Recap: Upset at the highest level of the state legislature while McAdams and house incumbents sweep

Your Local Election Headquarters is all over the results of the primary elections. We were there when Stephanie Hollist learned she had unseated Senate President J. Stuart Adams and we brought the race calls live in our first election on new congressional maps. Now, panelists Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray return for an encore performance the morning after to unpack why things shook out the way they did. How did the data center debate impact races up and down the ballot? How did Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy fend off challenges from the right from Karianne Lisonbee and Phil Lyman? And what impact did the open primary have on the race for Utah's new CD-1? We share our takes and analysis as the dust settles and the stage is set for midterms.

Layton State House race comes into focus, Confusion at the clerk's office

On the eve of the election, we're sitting down with the candidates in what's set to be a highly watched State House primary race. In HD-16, incumbent Representative Trevor Lee faces an in-party challenge from Bob Stevenson, a veteran of Davis County politics. They join Lindsay to explain their priorities heading into election day. Plus, a last second controversy in the highly watched race for the Democratic Party's nomination in CD-1. Candidate Liban Mohamed says he was accused for an election crime he can't have committed. The county clerk has since apologized, claiming it was a case of mistaken identity. Our reporter spoke to both sides to parse out what exactly happened, and why Mohamed feels it's a case of racial profiling.

Allegations of insider trading and defamation rock CD-2 GOP primary, election day draws near

The heat continues to climb in Utah's second congressional district, with Congressman Blake Moore saying his challenger has engaged in "outright defamation." It comes after outgoing state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee captioning a now-deleted X post “I came from nothing and built my American dream with hard work. I will not watch politicians like Blake Moore spend away our children’s and grandchildren’s future while making millions insider trading. No more.” Panelists Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan join Lindsay to discuss whether this is too far or par-for-the-course negative campaigning in 2026.

Colorado River states exchange threats, Voters react to Utah's new CD-1

Colorado River negotiations reach their boiling point. Utah Senator Mike Lee says Congress will not reward states that sue other states over water with more federal funding. It comes as Arizona is lawyering up to take Utah to court as deadlock stalls a long-term agreement on the how to share the river's evermore precious water. Amy Haas is the executive director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah and one of the state's chief water negotiators. She joins Lindsay to chart a path forward for the 7 states that rely on the river. Plus, Utah CD-1 is gearing up for a high stakes Democratic primary. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman shares new data about how voter behavior is changing this year and explains how you can make sure your voice is heard.