It’s easy to think of politicians as power-hungry, glory-seeking caricatures. But behind every vote (okay, most votes) is a person who struggles to balance his or her own principles with the will of the people and what is ultimately best for their constituency. With Full Access, political veteran Marty Carpenter sits down with a Utah policymaker to better understand the path each took to public service, why they are passionate about their work, and to discuss the politics and policy behind Utah's biggest issues.
It’s easy to think of politicians as power-hungry, glory-seeking caricatures. But behind every vote (okay, most votes) is a person who struggles to balance his or her own principles with the will of the people and what is ultimately best for their constituency. In this episode, political veteran, Marty Carpenter, sits down with Representative Robert Spendlove to discuss his district, his current focus as the legislative session opens, what it’s like living through a close election, and even thinking you lost only to come back and win.