Podcast: Bernick and Schott on Politics – Episode #279

Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott run down the week in Utah politics.

 
It’s state convention week. Will Jonathan Johnson force a primary with Gary Herbert? Who will emerge as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate?
 
The Huntsman family announced they are buying the Salt Lake Tribune. What might that mean for the state’s largest newspaper?
 
A UtahPolicy.com survey finds Bernie Sanders would beat Donald Trump head-to-head in Utah. Just how toxic would a Trump candidacy be for Utah Republicans?
 
Also, Republican and Democratic lawmakers nearly come to blows over the public lands issue.
 
Plus, Rep. Kraig Powell drops his bid for another term on the Hill.