Abortion Ban May Go to New Court, 'Bachelorette' Politics, Cheap Meal Prep Service
Utah's new constitutional court doesn't even have judges yet, and it's already facing a lawsuit — yikes! Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune politics reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what's on tap for the controversial court. Plus, would the men of "The Bachelorette" make good politicians? And joyful picks for your weekend.
Resources and references:
- Utah A.G. sends first cases to state’s new constitutional court — and already the panel faces a lawsuit [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Listen to our conversation with Sen. Todd Weiler about the Constitutional Court.
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