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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📝 I write about politics. Sometimes it goes well. | 🧠 Unsupervised adult with ADHD. | 🏈 In a toxic relationship with the Oklahoma Sooners.
DM for Signal.
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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.
🚨 Judge certifies Prop. 4 ruling for appeal, but absolutely roasts Utah lawmakers for playing legal games.
Judge Dianna Gibson said lawmakers had TWO paths to appeal her redistricting decisions but took neither.
The Utah Supreme Court will now decide.
utahpolitics.news/judge-scolds...
Judge Dianna Gibson said lawmakers had TWO paths to appeal her redistricting decisions but took neither.
The Utah Supreme Court will now decide.
utahpolitics.news/judge-scolds...
Judge blasts Utah Legislature's tactics in Prop. 4 case
Third District Judge Dianna Gibson grants certification but questions why lawmakers ignored faster routes to Utah Supreme Court
utahpolitics.news
December 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
🚨 Judge certifies Prop. 4 ruling for appeal, but absolutely roasts Utah lawmakers for playing legal games.
Judge Dianna Gibson said lawmakers had TWO paths to appeal her redistricting decisions but took neither.
The Utah Supreme Court will now decide.
utahpolitics.news/judge-scolds...
Judge Dianna Gibson said lawmakers had TWO paths to appeal her redistricting decisions but took neither.
The Utah Supreme Court will now decide.
utahpolitics.news/judge-scolds...
Jeffrey Epstein’s best friend is handling the release of the files related to the case well.
December 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Jeffrey Epstein’s best friend is handling the release of the files related to the case well.
He was a podcaster.
This is performative and sacrilegious.
This is performative and sacrilegious.
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
He was a podcaster.
This is performative and sacrilegious.
This is performative and sacrilegious.
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You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
December 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
Amon-Ra St. Brown did the Trump dance in week 9.
Ever since that moment, things have gone downhill for the Lions.
Today, they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
Ever since that moment, things have gone downhill for the Lions.
Today, they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
a football game between the detroit lions and the redskins
ALT: a football game between the detroit lions and the redskins
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Amon-Ra St. Brown did the Trump dance in week 9.
Ever since that moment, things have gone downhill for the Lions.
Today, they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
Ever since that moment, things have gone downhill for the Lions.
Today, they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
Jeffrey Epstein’s best friend is trying to deny their long relationship.
December 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Jeffrey Epstein’s best friend is trying to deny their long relationship.
Pres. Adams wants California to build desalinization plants.
Desalinization uses a ton of energy, produces a lot of pollution, and the process is harmful to the environment.
But, floating this idea allows leaders to avoid having hard discussions about water usage in Utah.
Desalinization uses a ton of energy, produces a lot of pollution, and the process is harmful to the environment.
But, floating this idea allows leaders to avoid having hard discussions about water usage in Utah.
The president of the Utah State Senate has an idea he thinks could help states along the Colorado River.
Could this idea help solve some of the Colorado River water fights?
The president of the Utah State Senate has an idea he thinks could help states along the Colorado River.
www.fox13now.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Pres. Adams wants California to build desalinization plants.
Desalinization uses a ton of energy, produces a lot of pollution, and the process is harmful to the environment.
But, floating this idea allows leaders to avoid having hard discussions about water usage in Utah.
Desalinization uses a ton of energy, produces a lot of pollution, and the process is harmful to the environment.
But, floating this idea allows leaders to avoid having hard discussions about water usage in Utah.
Watching Gremlins and my wife and son are loudly talking shit about this film, while I think it's perfect.
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Watching Gremlins and my wife and son are loudly talking shit about this film, while I think it's perfect.
Just stepped outside and it’s 57° in Salt Lake City on Christmas Eve.
We (humanity) have fucked up royally.
This is so bad.
We (humanity) have fucked up royally.
This is so bad.
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Just stepped outside and it’s 57° in Salt Lake City on Christmas Eve.
We (humanity) have fucked up royally.
This is so bad.
We (humanity) have fucked up royally.
This is so bad.
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the bat was quickly confined to the mudroom. protective gear was donned and a back door was opened to encourage egress. from there, progress slowed as the bat proved adept at hiding under things. at length it was rousted from beneath the dryer, capped with a flowerpot and removed from the premises.
December 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
the bat was quickly confined to the mudroom. protective gear was donned and a back door was opened to encourage egress. from there, progress slowed as the bat proved adept at hiding under things. at length it was rousted from beneath the dryer, capped with a flowerpot and removed from the premises.
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they don’t tell you when you buy a christmas tree at the christmas tree farm that you could take it home, decorate it, and then be relaxing in your living room seven nights later when A BAT suddenly flies out and starts CRASHING AROUND YOUR HOUSE
December 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
they don’t tell you when you buy a christmas tree at the christmas tree farm that you could take it home, decorate it, and then be relaxing in your living room seven nights later when A BAT suddenly flies out and starts CRASHING AROUND YOUR HOUSE
They used to do this.
It was changed because of a lawsuit from players.
It was changed because of a lawsuit from players.
Letter: Here's an idea for the NCAA — Change the transfer portal. Allow players only one transfer and perhaps a second if a coach moves on.
Letter: The NCAA has made a mess of college football. Here’s a remedy.
Letter: The NCAA has made a mess of college football. Here’s a remedy.
www.sltrib.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
They used to do this.
It was changed because of a lawsuit from players.
It was changed because of a lawsuit from players.
Good luck with your parent’s absurd wi-fi password this weekend, everybody.
December 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Good luck with your parent’s absurd wi-fi password this weekend, everybody.
🎄 I spent way too much time writing a Christmas poem about Utah politics in 2025.
My gift to you! Much better than a gift card.
Read it at the link:
utahpolitics.news/twas-the-yea...
My gift to you! Much better than a gift card.
Read it at the link:
utahpolitics.news/twas-the-yea...
'Twas the year in Utah politics: A 2025 Christmas poem
From redistricting battles to Mike Lee's shitposting, Cox's prayer for rain to Sundance leaving Utah—a snarky Christmas poem recapping the wild year in Utah politics.
utahpolitics.news
December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🎄 I spent way too much time writing a Christmas poem about Utah politics in 2025.
My gift to you! Much better than a gift card.
Read it at the link:
utahpolitics.news/twas-the-yea...
My gift to you! Much better than a gift card.
Read it at the link:
utahpolitics.news/twas-the-yea...
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A disturbing update to this story: Despite the fact that he was about to be released from a US prison after completing a sentence here, when Kelvin Membreño was deported to El Salvador he was sent to CECOT prison and remains there. The family has not heard from him since.
NEW — Kelvin Membreño will be deported to El Salvador by ICE tomorrow. He’s the birth father of three US citizen daughters and has become an important part of their lives.
Here their adoptive mother makes a last ditch plea to let him stay in the same country as the girls. A gutting guest essay:
Here their adoptive mother makes a last ditch plea to let him stay in the same country as the girls. A gutting guest essay:
A mother's urgent plea to stop ICE from deporting her daughters’ birth father tomorrow
He served his time in the US. He deserves to heal here, too.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A disturbing update to this story: Despite the fact that he was about to be released from a US prison after completing a sentence here, when Kelvin Membreño was deported to El Salvador he was sent to CECOT prison and remains there. The family has not heard from him since.
All I want for Christmas is for everyone, everywhere to chew with their goddamned mouths closed.
December 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
All I want for Christmas is for everyone, everywhere to chew with their goddamned mouths closed.
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Kavanaugh goes out of his way to pen a footnote not having to deal with the case at hand.
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Kavanaugh goes out of his way to pen a footnote not having to deal with the case at hand.
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
I fixed this headline…
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I fixed this headline…
Oh, barf...
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DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Oh, barf...
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The Utah Legislature's efforts to appeal a judge's rulings in the redistricting lawsuit may be in deep trouble.
"What if I told you I disagree?"
Third District Judge Dianna Gibson flatly rejected a key argument from Utah legislative attorneys, signaling trouble for their efforts to appeal her rulings in the redistricting case.
utahpolitics.news/judge-signal...
Third District Judge Dianna Gibson flatly rejected a key argument from Utah legislative attorneys, signaling trouble for their efforts to appeal her rulings in the redistricting case.
utahpolitics.news/judge-signal...
Utah judge challenges Legislature's appeal in redistricting case
At a tense hearing, Judge Dianna Gibson cast doubt on the Utah Legislature’s bid to fast‑track an appeal in the Prop 4 redistricting fight—jeopardizing a 2026 map reset and a quick trip to the Utah Su...
utahpolitics.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Utah Legislature's efforts to appeal a judge's rulings in the redistricting lawsuit may be in deep trouble.
Utah's map brawl is down to procedure and the calendar.
The legislature is blaming election deadlines for not appealing the ruling that tossed Utah's congressional map. Now they're pushing for a ruling so they can sprint to the Utah Supreme Court.
Full story: utahpolitics.news/legislature-...
The legislature is blaming election deadlines for not appealing the ruling that tossed Utah's congressional map. Now they're pushing for a ruling so they can sprint to the Utah Supreme Court.
Full story: utahpolitics.news/legislature-...
Utah Legislature pushes fast appeal of congressional map
Lawmakers urge Judge Dianna Gibson to finalize rulings, arguing election deadlines blocked a quick appeal; a March filing date could open the door.
utahpolitics.news
December 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Utah's map brawl is down to procedure and the calendar.
The legislature is blaming election deadlines for not appealing the ruling that tossed Utah's congressional map. Now they're pushing for a ruling so they can sprint to the Utah Supreme Court.
Full story: utahpolitics.news/legislature-...
The legislature is blaming election deadlines for not appealing the ruling that tossed Utah's congressional map. Now they're pushing for a ruling so they can sprint to the Utah Supreme Court.
Full story: utahpolitics.news/legislature-...
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60 Minutes, dead at 57. The murder weapon was Bari Weiss.
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
60 Minutes, dead at 57. The murder weapon was Bari Weiss.
Reposted by Bryan Schott
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full: