Politicit Podcast (Audio)
PoliticIt is a weekly podcast featuring hosts Utah State Senator John D. Johnson Elizabeth and State Representative Ryan Wilcox.
Episodes
🗣️ 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...
Leah Murray is a Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service director at Weber State University.
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Kevin Greene is the State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT). He joined AFP-UT in 2018 and previously served as Policy Director and Deputy State Director. AFP-UT's and AFP-UT's websites. Recently, Greene has been vocal about supporting school choice and criticizing government subsidies for professional sports teams, according to Americans for Prosperity.
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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 ...
Join our host Senator John Johnson as he welcomes Tiara Auxier, Utah House of Representatives District 4 Tiara Auxier, First and Foremost, Mother. Tax Accountant, School and District Community Councils, Boy Scouts of America Volunteer, Weber County Republican Women, and Church Service.
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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 over 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 Oc...
Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes special guest Jill Koford. A native of Ogden, Utah, Jill Koford is a proud graduate of Weber High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Weber State University in 1992 and later received a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2011. Jill brings valuable insight from her career experience as a small business owner.
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Sabin Howard is the foremost practitioner of, and authority on, Modern Classicism. Sabin Howard is the sculptor of A Soldier’s Journey, the sculptural heart of the National WWI Memorial to be installed in Washington DC in September, 2024.
Sabin grew up in New York City and in Torino, Italy. He studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and then earned his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. For twenty years, he taught at the ...
Join our host Senator John Johnson, who welcomes Weber County Sheriff Ryan Arbon. From Sheriff Arbon; I was born and raised in Pleasant View, Utah. I graduated from Weber High School in Pleasant View, Utah. I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego, California, for two years. In 1997, I entered the Utah Police Academy and graduated. I started my law enforcement career with the Weber County ...
Jamie Renda’s Journey: Bridging Communities Through Civic Engagement | Path Forward Utah Description: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jamie Renda, founder of Path Forward Utah, as she shares her transformative journey from advocating for racial equity in South Carolina to fostering stronger race relations in Utah.
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Join Our Host, Senator John Johnson, welcoming James Humphreys in studio James has been a citizen lobbyist and Campaign Consultant for 30+ years. He has been fortunate enough to work with many local, state, and federal officials from Utah and nationwide. He is a Limited Government Cohabitational Conservative and has been his entire adult life. He's been married to his husband since 2008 and lives in Ogden, UT
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Leslie grew up on a ranch in Idaho, where hard work, family, and community were at the heart of everything she did. One of her favorite memories is her family’s “magic table” —where there was always room for more, no matter who stopped by for dinner.
That same principle guides her approach to leadership: everyone has a seat at the table, and our Republican Party is strongest when we come together. For the past 25 years, Leslie has ...
PoliticIt Podcast | Episode: Meet Dino Workman – Candidate for Weber County GOP Vice Chair In this inspiring episode of PoliticIt Podcast, we sit down with Dino Workman, a dedicated public servant and candidate for Vice Chair of the Weber County GOP. From humble beginnings in Greensboro, North Carolina to community leadership in Utah, Dino shares the story behind his political journey, his passion for education and inclusivity, and...
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