Politicit Podcast (Audio)

Don Guymon has been a leader in Utah’s Liberty Movement for over 30 years. His political journey began at Utah State University, where he wrote the “Guymon Says” column for The Utah Statesman. After graduating with an MBA, he returned to Utah and helped found the Utah Republican Assembly, later organizing a major convention featuring three sitting members of Congress.

Don has served extensively in both state and county Republican P...

Jennie Taylor, proud Gold Star widow of Major Brent Taylor, honors his legacy of faith, family, and patriotism through the Major Brent Taylor Foundation.

Johnny Ferry, VP of Business Development, brings a strong track record in strategic growth, customer relations, and marketing, with a degree in Marketing Communications from BYU.

Together, they champion the 9/11 Project—a community-driven event honoring the memory of September 1...

In 2003, Carolyn founded American Preparatory Academy in Utah with a vision to achieve academic excellence and prepare a new generation of American citizens—hence the name. Under her leadership, the school has grown into the state’s largest charter school network, recognized for high academic performance and increasing enrollment demand. Her commitment to excellence, civic education, innovation, and school autonomy has left a lasti...

🎙️ PoliticIt Podcast | Kris Kimball: “These Are the Days” to Restore Education in Utah In this episode of the PoliticIt Podcast, we sit down with education advocate and State School Board District 7 candidate Kris Kimball to explore her bold vision for restoring academic excellence, protecting children, and demanding transparency in Utah’s public schools. Kris shares her journey—from her deep roots in the Murray–Cottonwood communi...

Born, raised, and deeply rooted in Ogden, Bart Blair is a proud graduate of Ogden High School and Weber State University. A father of three and lifelong local, Bart brings both family values and firsthand business insight to his role on the Ogden City Council. Since his election in November 2009, Bart has served Ogden-at-Large, now entering a historic fifth term.

He has chaired the Council and taken an active role in vital initiati...

David Sawyer is a highly creative senior executive with a distinguished track record of leading business development and marketing communications across municipal government, economic development, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Known for his strategic insight and collaborative leadership, David has consistently driven innovation and growth by forging strong partnerships, championing change, and guiding complex decision-making pr...

Rooted in Service and Driven by Purpose. Originally from Nebraska, Marcia was raised in a family that believed in leaving the world better than they found it. In 1997, Marcia moved to Utah to work at the University of Utah and quickly fell in love with the region’s natural beauty, strong work ethic, and family-centered values.

A Proven Track Record in Public Service Elected to the Ogden City Council in 2012, Marcia has worked dil...

🗣️ Hosted by: Utah State Senator John D. Johnson In this compelling episode, Senator John D. Johnson welcomes retired Special Forces Colonel and former Ogden Police Chief Randy Watt for an in-depth conversation on leadership, service, and national security. With over three decades of experience in law enforcement, Randy shares insights from his time with the Ogden Police Department, including 12 years in SWAT and 15 years as the d...

Meet Senator Daniel McCay 🇺🇸 A seasoned Republican lawmaker, Dan McCay has served in both the Utah House and Senate, championing conservative causes from education to state infrastructure. His legislation has addressed abortion, transgender sports participation, and even a $1 billion NHL stadium proposal. A husband, father of six, attorney, and real estate professional, McCay continues to shape Utah’s political landscape.

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Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah. Kelvyn has three decades of experience as a MedTech CEO, over a decade on the board of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association, and a decade as mayor of a suburb of Salt Lake City. He uniquely understands industry and policy issues to advance association objectives and help member companies. He has been CEO of BioUtah since Octo...

Mike Carey and his family moved to Utah over 14 years ago, drawn by its strong sense of community, shared values, and natural beauty. Having worked across the United States, Mike has witnessed how communities can transform within a generation and understands both the opportunities and the challenges that accompany such change.

As Chair of the Salt Lake County Republican Party, Mike is dedicated to strengthening the organization thr...

Laura Warburton is the founder and Executive Director of Live Hannah’s Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and reducing suicide through education, research, advocacy, and awareness. After the heartbreaking loss of her 16-year-old daughter Hannah to suicide on June 19, 2014, Laura committed her life to preventing similar tragedies.

Choosing not to dwell on “what ifs,” she embraced the mantra Because of Hannah—a guiding f...

Join our host Senator John Johnson as he welcomes Rob Axson, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party

He cares deeply about the future of Utah and believes the Republican Party must play a significant role in advancing truth and shared prosperity. Through connection and relationship-building, he sees a path to addressing common challenges. He firmly believes that honesty and engagement can be fostered without compromising principles o...

Steve Waldrip earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University, a law degree from the University of Utah, and a Master’s in Taxation from the University of Washington. After a brief period practicing law, he joined the Boyer Company in Utah at the outset of the Business Depot Ogden (BDO) project. As project manager, he played a key role in securing $500 million in private investment for BDO and the Ogden area, ne...

Senator Kirk A. Cullimore Jr. has served as the representative for Utah’s 9th Senate District since his election in 2018. He began his education at Utah Valley University, earning an Associate’s Degree in music. He then spent two years in the Philippines as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Upon returning, he continued his studies at Brigham Young University, where he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Join our host Senator John Johnson as he welcomes Kera Birkeland and Doug Durbano.

Doug was born and raised in Northern Utah. He holds a degree in Business from Weber State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah. Doug is a businessman and an expert in constitutional law, with a 40-year history of winning cases, many against big government. He is a skilled problem solver and a tough but fair negotiator. Doug ...