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Meet Senator Daniel McCay 🇺🇸

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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Kelvyn Cullimore is back on Politicit to give us an update on recent proposed legislation.

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 October 2018.
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Mike Carey, SLCo GOP Chair, joins to talk strategy, outreach, and Utah's political future.

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 through enhanced strategy, effective communication, and targeted outreach. He recognizes that Salt Lake County is the political battleground for the future of Utah.
In this role, Mike will:
Improve the quality of the party’s membership roll and actively grow its base.
Expand fundraising efforts to support greater outreach and increased activities during election years.
Deepen engagement with county and state officials to ensure those in office reflect Republican values and priorities.
Recruit strong, dependable conservative candidates positioned to win key races in 2026.
Coordinate with state party leadership to focus efforts and resources on Salt Lake County races following the primary and heading into the general election.
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Laura Warburton. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Motivational Speaker, Educator, & Advocate on the Politicit Podcast

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 force in her mission to support struggling youth, comfort survivors, reduce the stigma around mental illness, and raise awareness about the long-term effects of concussions.
A certified QPR Master Trainer, Laura is also trained in SafeTalk, Crisis Response Planning (CRP), Peer-to-Peer Grief Facilitation, Learning to Breathe, and The Work of Byron Katie. Her unique problem-solving ability and collaboration with lawmakers have contributed to several of Utah’s suicide prevention policies.
Laura speaks to youth and adult audiences in both secular and faith-based settings. Though a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she connects with all faiths, offering hope, healing, and education—essential tools in suicide prevention.
Her favorite invitation: “Let’s talk about it.”
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Leah A. Murray, Ph.D., Brady Prof., Political Science & Walker Institute Director.

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 State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) in studio today.

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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Robert Axson chairs the Utah GOP; ex-staffer to Sen. Mike Lee and former party vice-chair.

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 or abandoning the truth. Together, he believes, Utahns can ensure the state party remains strong and capable of keeping Utah red.
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Steve Waldrip is the Governor’s Senior Housing Strategy and Innovation Advisor today on PoliticIt

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, negotiated $250 million in lease agreements, and contributed to creating over 4,000 jobs.
He later served two terms in the Utah House of Representatives and co-founded the Rocky Mountain Homes Fund, a social impact real estate fund, where he worked for several years. In December 2023, he was appointed as the Governor’s Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation. He also serves on the Board of United Way of Northern Utah, the Utah Commission on Housing Affordability, and the Board of the Utah Housing Corporation.
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