Bryan Schott
@schotthappens.com
Publisher/Managing Editor - Utah Political Watch
📝 I write about politics. Sometimes it goes well. | 🧠 Unsupervised adult with ADHD. | 🏈 In a toxic relationship with the Oklahoma Sooners.
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DM for Signal.
https://linktr.ee/SchottHappens
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Bryan Schott
@schotthappens.com
· Sep 13
"A gut punch."
Utah is still reeling after the murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. @schotthappens joins the #11thHour to discuss the reaction from communities on the ground.
Utah is still reeling after the murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. @schotthappens joins the #11thHour to discuss the reaction from communities on the ground.
Thanks to @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social for having me on.
Don't be surprised if the Legislature calls themselves into special session next month to move the deadline so they can appeal the gerrymandering ruling.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't be surprised if the Legislature calls themselves into special session next month to move the deadline so they can appeal the gerrymandering ruling.
A Trump-aligned dark money group just dropped another $2.1 million into the campaign to repeal Prop. 4, Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.
Securing American Greatness has contributed nearly $3.3 million to the effort. So far, they are the only donor.
Story: dub.sh/aHYpFCV
Securing American Greatness has contributed nearly $3.3 million to the effort. So far, they are the only donor.
Story: dub.sh/aHYpFCV
Trump-aligned dark money drives Utah Prop. 4 repeal effort
Securing American Greatness, a Trump‑aligned 501(c)(4), is the sole funder of the Utah GOP's bid to repeal Utah’s anti‑gerrymandering Prop 4—adding $2.175M and pushing the total near $3.3M.
dub.sh
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A Trump-aligned dark money group just dropped another $2.1 million into the campaign to repeal Prop. 4, Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.
Securing American Greatness has contributed nearly $3.3 million to the effort. So far, they are the only donor.
Story: dub.sh/aHYpFCV
Securing American Greatness has contributed nearly $3.3 million to the effort. So far, they are the only donor.
Story: dub.sh/aHYpFCV
Womp, womp, wompitty womp!
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Womp, womp, wompitty womp!
Legislative leaders are having a press conference this morning at 8:30. I’m told it has something to do with Utah’s new congressional map.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Legislative leaders are having a press conference this morning at 8:30. I’m told it has something to do with Utah’s new congressional map.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
My sweet friend Murphy goes in for radiation treatment for a tumor that has started to spread into her brain tomorrow.
The last time they attempted the treatment, her heart unexpectedly stopped, so we have to try again.
I’m terribly worried, so I’m spoiling her with her favorite ice cream bar.
The last time they attempted the treatment, her heart unexpectedly stopped, so we have to try again.
I’m terribly worried, so I’m spoiling her with her favorite ice cream bar.
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My sweet friend Murphy goes in for radiation treatment for a tumor that has started to spread into her brain tomorrow.
The last time they attempted the treatment, her heart unexpectedly stopped, so we have to try again.
I’m terribly worried, so I’m spoiling her with her favorite ice cream bar.
The last time they attempted the treatment, her heart unexpectedly stopped, so we have to try again.
I’m terribly worried, so I’m spoiling her with her favorite ice cream bar.
Remember how Utah Republicans collectively had a conniption over drag performers in the Paris Olympics opening ceremonies?
I would like to argue that the logo for the 2034 Olympics in Utah is a far worse crime against decency.
What the hell is that font? Was Wingdings unavailable.
I would like to argue that the logo for the 2034 Olympics in Utah is a far worse crime against decency.
What the hell is that font? Was Wingdings unavailable.
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Remember how Utah Republicans collectively had a conniption over drag performers in the Paris Olympics opening ceremonies?
I would like to argue that the logo for the 2034 Olympics in Utah is a far worse crime against decency.
What the hell is that font? Was Wingdings unavailable.
I would like to argue that the logo for the 2034 Olympics in Utah is a far worse crime against decency.
What the hell is that font? Was Wingdings unavailable.
Governor today, author tomorrow?
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox quietly filed a new disclosure last week showing Penguin Press paid him $5,000+.
That sure looks like a book advance.
Full story at the link: dub.sh/gs0OWie
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox quietly filed a new disclosure last week showing Penguin Press paid him $5,000+.
That sure looks like a book advance.
Full story at the link: dub.sh/gs0OWie
Disclosure hints at book deal for Utah Governor Spencer Cox
A state conflict-of-interest filing lists a $5,000+ payment from Penguin Press to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, fueling talk of a book advance possibly tied to his rising “civility” brand.
dub.sh
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Governor today, author tomorrow?
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox quietly filed a new disclosure last week showing Penguin Press paid him $5,000+.
That sure looks like a book advance.
Full story at the link: dub.sh/gs0OWie
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox quietly filed a new disclosure last week showing Penguin Press paid him $5,000+.
That sure looks like a book advance.
Full story at the link: dub.sh/gs0OWie
Historical rape?
Utah Sen. John Johnson is the same guy who hired Brandon Beckham to produce his scaremongering video about CRT.
Beckham is has been charged with felony sexual abuse.
Sen. Johnson should really choose his words more carefully.
Utah Sen. John Johnson is the same guy who hired Brandon Beckham to produce his scaremongering video about CRT.
Beckham is has been charged with felony sexual abuse.
Sen. Johnson should really choose his words more carefully.
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Historical rape?
Utah Sen. John Johnson is the same guy who hired Brandon Beckham to produce his scaremongering video about CRT.
Beckham is has been charged with felony sexual abuse.
Sen. Johnson should really choose his words more carefully.
Utah Sen. John Johnson is the same guy who hired Brandon Beckham to produce his scaremongering video about CRT.
Beckham is has been charged with felony sexual abuse.
Sen. Johnson should really choose his words more carefully.
This account is pure comedy
November 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This account is pure comedy
62 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Also…
Also…
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
62 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Also…
Also…
What the hell is a rouge judge?
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What the hell is a rouge judge?
Life comes at you pretty fast…
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Life comes at you pretty fast…
Woah!
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5.
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Woah!
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5.
It’s Schrodinger’s endorsement.
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It’s Schrodinger’s endorsement.
Just sang Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s the Night” to a jar of Nutella in case anyone was wondering what plans I had this weekend.
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Just sang Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s the Night” to a jar of Nutella in case anyone was wondering what plans I had this weekend.
What a ham-handed attempt at scaremongering about the newly-drawn CD1.
The author claims Kathleen Riebe saying she's a "strong Democrat" means she's one step away from Zorhan Mamdani.
This argument is lazy, but it appeals to voters who aren't politically savvy.
www.standard.net/opinion/2025...
The author claims Kathleen Riebe saying she's a "strong Democrat" means she's one step away from Zorhan Mamdani.
This argument is lazy, but it appeals to voters who aren't politically savvy.
www.standard.net/opinion/2025...
COMER: Has socialism already reached Utah?
Time will tell whether the recent ruling by Judge Dianna Gibson that all but guarantees a Democrat will win one of Utah’s four congressional districts will hold up. But if it does, it will be extremel...
www.standard.net
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
What a ham-handed attempt at scaremongering about the newly-drawn CD1.
The author claims Kathleen Riebe saying she's a "strong Democrat" means she's one step away from Zorhan Mamdani.
This argument is lazy, but it appeals to voters who aren't politically savvy.
www.standard.net/opinion/2025...
The author claims Kathleen Riebe saying she's a "strong Democrat" means she's one step away from Zorhan Mamdani.
This argument is lazy, but it appeals to voters who aren't politically savvy.
www.standard.net/opinion/2025...
City Weekly readers just voted me #2 Best Reporter in Utah.
The establishment media outlets have bigger budgets, more staff, and corporate backing.
But they don't have what we have: independence and your support.
Let's keep it going.
Subscribe: utahpolitics.news#/portal
The establishment media outlets have bigger budgets, more staff, and corporate backing.
But they don't have what we have: independence and your support.
Let's keep it going.
Subscribe: utahpolitics.news#/portal
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
City Weekly readers just voted me #2 Best Reporter in Utah.
The establishment media outlets have bigger budgets, more staff, and corporate backing.
But they don't have what we have: independence and your support.
Let's keep it going.
Subscribe: utahpolitics.news#/portal
The establishment media outlets have bigger budgets, more staff, and corporate backing.
But they don't have what we have: independence and your support.
Let's keep it going.
Subscribe: utahpolitics.news#/portal
I have seen prison riots more organized than this grocery store parking lot.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I have seen prison riots more organized than this grocery store parking lot.
It’s absolutely what they intended when they passed the law.
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It’s absolutely what they intended when they passed the law.
Kudos to her courage and standing up for principles.
We need more like her.
We need more like her.
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Kudos to her courage and standing up for principles.
We need more like her.
We need more like her.
She canceled a speaking engagement at Weber State because of Utah’s thought police legislation…just like the Founding Fathers wanted.
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
She canceled a speaking engagement at Weber State because of Utah’s thought police legislation…just like the Founding Fathers wanted.
🤦🤦🤦
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A rare sight in ruby red Utah: a crowded Democratic primary for a seat in Congress.
Centrist Ben McAdams is the early favorite, but his rivals have ample opportunity to run to his political left.
dub.sh/0yTpi35
Centrist Ben McAdams is the early favorite, but his rivals have ample opportunity to run to his political left.
dub.sh/0yTpi35
Rare left‑flank Democratic primary emerges in Utah’s 1st
In GOP‑dominated Utah’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams faces a rare Democratic primary from the left as Derek Kitchen, Kathleen Riebe and others jockey for 2026.
dub.sh
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A rare sight in ruby red Utah: a crowded Democratic primary for a seat in Congress.
Centrist Ben McAdams is the early favorite, but his rivals have ample opportunity to run to his political left.
dub.sh/0yTpi35
Centrist Ben McAdams is the early favorite, but his rivals have ample opportunity to run to his political left.
dub.sh/0yTpi35
New episode is up and we're talking about ALL of it:
The redistricting mess, the million-dollar dark money flowing into Utah, McAdams' insane fundraising numbers, and whether I'm getting my press pass back.
Listen: utahpolitics.news/podcast-will...
The redistricting mess, the million-dollar dark money flowing into Utah, McAdams' insane fundraising numbers, and whether I'm getting my press pass back.
Listen: utahpolitics.news/podcast-will...
Will Utah's Redistricting Maps Stand? Legislature Signals Doubts
The Utah Legislature seems resigned to Judge Gibson's redistricting maps. Plus: $1M in Trump-tied dark money funds Prop 4 repeal & McAdams raises $500K in one day.
utahpolitics.news
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
New episode is up and we're talking about ALL of it:
The redistricting mess, the million-dollar dark money flowing into Utah, McAdams' insane fundraising numbers, and whether I'm getting my press pass back.
Listen: utahpolitics.news/podcast-will...
The redistricting mess, the million-dollar dark money flowing into Utah, McAdams' insane fundraising numbers, and whether I'm getting my press pass back.
Listen: utahpolitics.news/podcast-will...
Utah Republicans are furious at the congressional map approved by a judge - but it might just prove to be a lifeline in 2026.
Why losing the map fight might help the Utah GOP win.
Story: dub.sh/cyzkLTX
Why losing the map fight might help the Utah GOP win.
Story: dub.sh/cyzkLTX
Judge Gibson's Utah map could save GOP seats in 2026
Utah Republicans are blasting the court-approved congressional map, but strategists say it trades two toss-ups for three safe seats.
dub.sh
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Utah Republicans are furious at the congressional map approved by a judge - but it might just prove to be a lifeline in 2026.
Why losing the map fight might help the Utah GOP win.
Story: dub.sh/cyzkLTX
Why losing the map fight might help the Utah GOP win.
Story: dub.sh/cyzkLTX