The Problem With Qualified Immunity

The Problem With Qualified Immunity

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Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas  Utah is the 30th most populated state in the country. We're not the biggest, but our impact is pretty dang large. It's an exciting thing whenever our leaders take on larger roles in national politics, representing Utah to the rest of the cou ...  Show more

Fmr. Congresswoman Mia Love shares her “living wish” for America

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas  Former Congresswoman Mia Love's battle with brain cancer is coming to an end; she's stopped responding to treatment. Now, she's writing her "living wish" -- what she hopes the country will do in the future. Yesterday, she penned an opinion p ...  Show more

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