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Utah's outspoken Democrat-in-Chief announced this week he's stepping down from that post, citing undisclosed health reasons. But Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City, says he's well enough to continue serving in the Senate.

On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Dabakis joins Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about his decision and his imprint on party politics and progressive causes in Utah.

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