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S1, E95: Liddy Huntsman

Episode 95 of the Small Lake City podcast, hosted by Erik Nilsson, titled "S1, E95: Liddy Huntsman" was published on August 31, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.

August 31, 2025 ·62m · Small Lake City

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Summary

Liddy Huntsman brings a unique perspective to Salt Lake City politics as she transitions from comedy stages to the campaign trail. In this captivating conversation, she opens up about growing up as the self-proclaimed "black sheep" of the politically prominent Huntsman family, sharing hilarious stories of hosting High School Musical dancers at the Governor's mansion and navigating life in the public eye. After fleeing Utah to pursue comedy in New York and working at Saturday Night Live, Lidd...

Episode Description

Liddy Huntsman brings a unique perspective to Salt Lake City politics as she transitions from comedy stages to the campaign trail. In this captivating conversation, she opens up about growing up as the self-proclaimed "black sheep" of the politically prominent Huntsman family, sharing hilarious stories of hosting High School Musical dancers at the Governor's mansion and navigating life in the public eye.

After fleeing Utah to pursue comedy in New York and working at Saturday Night Live, Liddy's journey took unexpected turns through Washington D.C. and the Dominican Republic before the magnetic pull of Salt Lake City brought her home. "Salt Lake City is the black sheep of Utah," she explains, "and to understand a black sheep, you really have to understand what makes them a black sheep." This insight fuels her passion for building bridges in a city experiencing tremendous growth and change.

At the heart of Liddy's campaign for City Council is her commitment to addressing mental health challenges in the community. Having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age seven, she brings personal understanding to discussions about chronic conditions and mental wellbeing. Her late-night research of police scanner calls revealed a startling statistic: 40% of 911 calls are mental health-related. This discovery sparked her mission to create better systems connecting law enforcement with mental health resources.

Liddy's approach to community building centers on authentic connection – bringing diverse lived experiences to leadership positions and creating spaces where people feel truly understood. Her vision for Salt Lake City acknowledges both its challenges and potential, embracing the uniqueness that makes it special. As she puts it, "I know what it has been, I know what it can be, and I want to be a part of that process."

Ready to hear more about Liddy's plans for Salt Lake City? Follow her campaign at electliddy.com and join the conversation about building a more connected, compassionate community where everyone feels they belong.

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