Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts

Sen. Blouin's vulgar posts resurface, UVU drops commencement speaker

April 17, 2026·23 min
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Newly resurfaced posts from social media accounts linked to Sen. Nate Blouin rock the all-important democratic primary in Utah's first congressional district. The posts contain slurs, jokes about sexual assault and derogatory comments about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Panelists Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider join Lindsay to break down the impact the posts could have on both Blouin's career and his chances at the state convention in just over a week. Plus, Utah Valley University drops commencement speaker Sharon McMahon after days of pressure from conservative groups and officeholders.

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