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Jason Williams

COHOST BACKGROUND, BIO: Born, raised, and currently reside in Hyrum, UT.   I’ve been a news and political junkie since high school, when – as editor of the Mtn. Crest Express – I penned a weekly column with the co-editor titled “Missles and Magnolias.”  It was hugely popular.  Al Franken envied our wit.  I wanted to be the next Bob Woodward.  Etc.  After high school, I discovered the internet and a strong dislike for Mass Media classes as a Communications/Journalism major at USU.  In 2004, I was intrigued by the stories of “bloggers” infiltrating the established political “elite,” and even in some isolated cases making big changes in little ways.  In 2005 I launched The SideTrack with two close friends, as well as an all consuming obsession with politics, and working as an activist for political change with new media and technology.  Today I write for The SideTrack, KVNU’s For The People, The Utah Amicus, and Dailykos “blogfather” MyDD.com.

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY: Liberal.  I believe government is a tool that, used correctly, can improve our quality of life, and increase our opportunities for happiness.  It has nothing better to do.

POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat

FAVORITE POLITICAL FIGURE IN HISTORY: Ike, Truman, Che (say what you will, the guy had a plan, and he lived it), Hunter S. Thompson

HOMETOWN: Hyrum, Utah

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS: Colorado Avalanche

MAC OR PC: PC.

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Jackson Hole, Denver

LEAST FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY: 3 AM when I need to be up at 7 AM.

FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY: Mornings (assuming I was asleep before 3 AM).

FAVORITE MOVIE: Tossup: The Abyss vs. The Empire Strikes Back vs. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Simpson’s, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter

FAVORITE BAND: The Cure

EDUMACATION: USU, U of O, “The Streets” of the south end of the valley.

BEST VEGETABLE IN THE ENTIRE FREE WORLD: Green Peppers

JOB: Small Business Owner, Radio Co-Host, Juggler

FAVORITE BREAKFAST CEREAL: Cookie Crisp