
Special Session with Bryan Schott rips the curtain back on Utah politics. No spin. No access journalism. No bootlicking. Just 25+ years of experience breaking down the stories that make elected officials squirm. From backroom deals at the Capitol to the power plays you're not supposed to know about, Bryan delivers fearless political coverage and interviews with newsmakers who actually matter. This... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

Run for Something's Amanda Litman explains why Democrats must invest in red states now—or face permanent minority status after 2030 redistricting.
She argues that redistricting in 2030 is going to gut the already-narrow path to power for Democrats. ... more
Utah Republican Party announced a dual strategy to combat court-ordered redistricting and repeal Prop 4.
Referendum on Option C Map (00:04:33)
• GOP launching statewide referendum to overturn legislature's newly passed congressional map
• Needs 134... more
On this episode:
• The judge in Utah's gerrymandering case stares down the clock.
• Incumbent pile-up: All the proposed congressional maps put at least two GOP incumbents in the same district.
• Registration math shows where Democrats might actually... more
Breaking down the three proposed replacement congressional maps in Utah that have been submitted to the court.
Plus, the legislative maneuvers Republicans used to fast-track a brand-new law that sets standards for evaluating those maps. Critics alle... more
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I have been waiting for a serious podcast covering Utah’s political scene and finally found this. All the other Utah political podcasts with cutesy sound effects and faux upbeat buddy stories are just irritating.
I love listening to Bryan’s reports, they are to the point and factual. I would like to hear from the few democrats in office and what the plans are to unseat these maga republicans! Our state and country will not survive under this type of so called leadership. Bryan - please interview the democrats in Utah. Wouldn’t mind a few interviews with the republicans, would love to hear how they justify supporting Trump.
Bryan Scott is the best source I’ve found for Utah news. He’s not afraid to ask hard questions - which unfortunately has cost him. The legislature would love for him to go away which is exactly why we need his reporting. Thanks Bryan!
Brian is funny, he’s well informed, he provides lots of context for the political news that he covers, and he speaks at a fast pace without making me feel left behind. This is just my opinion but I wish that more reporters shared his lack of fear and healthy distrust of powerful people in America. I’d definitely recommend his podcast, and following him if you’re on social media!
Living in Utah with all the changes going on here and in Washington it’s important to keep informed. Brian does just that he doesn’t editorialize but simply reports what is happening.








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