PoliticIt Podcast

Burgess Owens is the Congressman from Utah’s Fourth Congressional District. In studio at PoliticIt!

Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th district. Owens played safety for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, winning a championship with the Raiders in Super Bowl XV in 1980.
After retiring from the NFL, Owens founded several businesses and became the CEO of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting troubled and incarcerated youth.
Burgess now serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He is a firm believer in dreaming big and adheres to the four guiding principles of faith, family, free markets, and education.
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James Ebert, Executive Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber/Davis counties in Utah is on the podcast

Join Our Host Senator John Johnson welcoming James Ebert. James Ebert is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber/Davis Counties in Utah.
Throughout his career, James has demonstrated exceptional executive leadership. His roles have included Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber/Davis, Weber County Commissioner, and Administrative Lieutenant with the Riverdale Police Department.
James has significant economic development experience, including regional economic and transportation growth and planning, workforce development, and business outreach. His community development expertise encompasses master community development planning, affordable housing, community poverty dynamics, and physical and behavioral health. James is skilled in program development, community development, public administration, public safety, and customer service. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Business Administration from Weber State University and is known for his ability to communicate clearly and build effective working relationships.
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Fresh from a decisive victory in the Republican Primary for District 16, Rep. Trevor Lee stops by the studio.

Join Senator John D. Johnson as he converses with Utah House Representative Trevor Lee. Together, they share their experiences from the 2024 GOP National Convention in Milwaukee and discuss a new direction for the national party.
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Luis Lopez, a former Ogden City Council member and entrepreneur, is deeply passionate about Ogden

Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes entrepreneur and former Ogden City Council member, Luis Lopez!
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Phil Lyman is a 5th generation Utahn whose bold and fearless leadership is well-known in Utah.

Join our host Senator John D. Johnson as he converses with Phil Lyman, candidate for Governor of the State of Utah, and his running mate, Natalie Clawson.
Hi, I am Phil Lyman. 128 years ago, on January 4, 1896, Utah became a state. What does that mean? What is a state? If we don’t understand personhood, parenthood, and statehood, we are not likely to understand what it means to have a state. We won't understand what it means to have a republican form of government, as each state is guaranteed by the Constitution. I and Natalie Clawson are running for Governor and Lt. Governor of the state of Utah because Utah needs strong leadership. Government power is not supposed to be top-down. Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Utah is at a crossroads. The values that have made Utah an ideal place to live, work, start a family, start a business, recreate, or just simply to be, are under attack. It is a time to choose, and the right choice is the Lyman/Clawson ticket. We have done extensive internal polling. We have known from the beginning that an upset was possible, now it seems almost inevitable. But we need people to vote. If you are mailing your ballot, remember it needs to be postmarked by Monday, June 24. If you take it to the polls yourself, it needs to be delivered by Tuesday, June 25. Thank you!!
Phil Lyman and Natalie Clawson

John Curtis cares deeply about Utah’s future. He is a candidate for U.S. Senate.

Join Senator John D. Johnson, as he engages in a conversation with John Curtis, candidate for the US Senate.
During his time in Congress, John has delivered for Utahns. With a focus on energy independence, fighting reckless spending in both parties, standing up to communist China’s aggression, protecting farmers and ranchers from over-regulation, and defending Utah’s land from the constant pressure of DC – he’s been busy. Before being elected to Congress, John designed and built shooting ranges around the world for law enforcement training. This real-world experience taught him what it’s like to successfully build something from the ground up and the challenges that come along with it.
John might be the only elected official to cut a city’s budget by more than 8% as he did while serving as the mayor of Provo. He understands that running a leaner government is important, and he uses that as an example of how the federal budget should also operate. Even with deep budget cuts – John left Provo with a 94% approval rating and the city was rated as one of the best-run cities in the country. John now wants to take his unique experience and proven track record of getting things done for Utahns to the U.S. Senate. He believes that Utah families deserve to be heard and will continue to work hard every day to make Utah an even better place.
In John’s spare time, he enjoys water skiing, exercising, and adding to his extensive sock collection. His favorite thing to do is hang out with his wife of 41 years, Sue, and be Papa to his 17 grandchildren.
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Rod Hall is invested in the lives of people. He knows how important education is.

Join Senator John D. Johnson, as he engages in a conversation with Rod Hall, candidate for State School Board District 3.
Rod is a husband of almost 26 years, a proud father of five beautiful children, and a new grandfather of two amazing little girls. He has had the privilege of being a Youth Pastor for the last 25 years and currently works with teens and young adults. He has the privilege of serving our military as an Honorary Wing Commander of the 388th Fighter Wing, working specifically with the incredible maintainers of the 421 FGS Fighter Squadron - “The Black Widows.” It’s also been his great honor to serve our police as a Chaplain for the Salt Lake City Police Department.
With a degree in education, Rod was a teacher for 10 years, and as a community leader has been able to speak life and truth into the lives of thousands of young people over the last 25 years. As a Pastor, with a degree in counseling and temperament therapy, he is able to invest in the mental and spiritual well-being of our community.
Now he’s praying for the opportunity to serve the families of this great state on the State Board of Education. As a board member, he seeks to create a culture that is empowering for parents, encouraging and supportive for teachers, safe, successful, and rich in academic excellence for students.
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Joann Brinton is fueled by a commitment to defending the founding principles of our country.

Join Senator John D. Johnson, as he engages in a conversation with Joann Brinton, candidate for State School Board District 15.
Joann Brinton is a happy wife, mother, and grandmother. Joann brings a wealth of life experiences to her campaign for the Utah State School Board. Her journey in education includes a degree in secondary education from BYU and experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school students. There, in the trenches, Joann passionately taught the stories that shaped our nation. Over the past two decades, her educational experience has expanded from teaching in the classroom to volunteering in the schools. Joann is currently serving as a PTA president. She has been involved in policy, advisory, and decision-making on PTO/PTA boards and Community Councils. Joann has also helped with legislation for the past couple of years to protect children. Support Joann and let's work together to raise the bar in Utah education.
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Paul Miller is a candidate for US Congressional Dist 1 for Utah.

Join Senator John D. Johnson, as he engages in a conversation with Paul Miller, candidate for Congressional District 1, and top vote-getter at the republican convention.
About Paul
I am Paul Miller, a 40-year-old lifelong resident of northern Utah. I currently live in South Ogden with my wife Breann and our twin boys whom we love and adore. I am LDS, have a concrete belief in God, and participate in prayer regularly. While my religion does provide a firm foundation for my beliefs, I try to look at the whole picture in politics and public policy issues. I am also sick of the Republican Party always caving into the Democrats. We are always the side that has to compromise and it's almost never the other way around. We are in some dire straits and need to stop compromising our country into moral and financial bankruptcy.
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Senator Wayne Harper is seeking re-election in District 16 representing West Jordan and Taylorsville

Join Senator John D. Johnson, as he engages in a conversation with Senator Wayne Harper, who is seeking re-election in District 16. Senator Harper is driven by a deep commitment to empower individuals to achieve success in both their personal and professional lives, striving for excellence in all endeavors.
With extensive experience in public service, leadership, management, civics, government, and organizational collaboration, he has honed his skills in working effectively with people from all walks of life.
 
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