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February 4, 2026

Meet Utah’s Newest Political Party

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Meet Utah’s Newest Political Party

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Are you shopping for a different political party? The state of Utah has a brand new one: the People’s Freedom Party. Host Ali Vallarta talks with spokesperson Denise Weaver about their platform and what they hope to accomplish as a third party.

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