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    Take 2 – KUTV 2News

    2News Heidi Hatch hosts an array of special guests as they talk about the issues most important to Utahns.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Take 2 Podcast: Data Center Battles, Election Security, Fight for for Control of Congress Oct 23, 2026
    Show notes

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz

    What you'll hear this week:

    • Utah congressional debates: What issues will drive voters to the polls?
    • Data center protests, arrests and potential legislation in 2027.
    • Could data centers become a national election issue?
    • Constitutional Amendments A & B: What's at stake?
    • DOJ election monitors coming to Utah.
    • Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's 60 Minutes interview and threats against election officials.
    • Federal judge stalls U.S. Forest Service headquarters move to Utah.
    • Utah legislative races to watch.
    • Criminal charges against Utah sheriffs and questions about accountability.
    • National election outlook: Who will control the U.S. House and Senate?

    Election Day: November 3, 2026. Listen to this week's Take 2 Podcast for political analysis and discussion from both sides of the aisle.

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    Take 2 Podcast: Utah’s Election sprint, ballot amendments, death penalty debate Oct 05, 2026
    Show notes

    This week on Take 2 Podcast: Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello of the Exoro Group and Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson.

    • The 2026 election sprint: Mail ballots go out Oct. 13 ahead of Utah’s Nov. 3 general election.
    • The new Salt Lake-centered 1st Congressional District and whether it could help determine the balance of power in Washington.
    • Breaking down the CD1 debate between Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen: Did either candidate move undecided voters?
    • What to watch for in the CD3 debate between Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell.
    • New polling on how Utahns are feeling about the midterms — and whether optimism, anxiety and the national political environment will shape turnout.
    • Constitutional Amendments A and B, including the proposed 60% threshold for citizen initiatives that create or increase taxes.
    • Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee’s fraud charges, resignation and the impact on public trust.
    • Two major death-penalty developments: the halted execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike and the release on bond of Utah death-row inmate Douglas Carter after more than 40 years.
    • CBS News’ partnership with prediction market Kalshi: Useful political data or a risky new influence on election coverage?

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    Take 2 Podcast: Election Security, UVU Review, Curtis Calls for Investigation Sep 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello with the Exoro Group and Rep. Ryan Wilcox, who sits on the Utah Legislative Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee.

    • The 158-page UVU campus-safety review following the Charlie Kirk shooting: staffing, coordination and accountability.
    • The Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to use the SAVE database to check voter citizenship — and what it means for Utah’s election administration and voter privacy.
    • The federal case against a Utah postal worker accused of discarding about 300 Eagle Mountain ballots and other mail — and whether the case undermines trust or shows election safeguards working.
    • Sen. John Curtis calling for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over presidential family business dealings and foreign connections.
    • Whether Utah lawmakers can write meaningful guardrails for Flock cameras, license plate readers and artificial intelligence before the 2027 legislative session.
    • New polling showing Utahns’ concerns about data-center growth, water use and the pressure to keep up with the tech economy.

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    Take 2 Podcast: Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joins Heidi Hatch to discuss Utah’s legal fight with the U.S. Department of Justice Sep 19, 2026
    Show notes

    This week on the Take 2 podcast, Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joins Heidi Hatch to discuss Utah’s legal fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over access to voters’ unredacted personal information.

    The interview was recorded Sept. 14, just hours before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the separate USPS case.

    Henderson says the lawsuit will not affect Utah’s upcoming election.

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    Take 2: 9/11 at 25, Charlie Kirk memorial debate, governor’s national profile Sep 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Heidi Hatch joins Maura Carabello and former Utah State Auditor John Dougall to examine how America has changed in the 25 years since 9/11 and debate plans to memorialize Charlie Kirk at UVU. They also discuss Gov. Spencer Cox’s “Disagree Better” campaign, questions surrounding his growing national profile and a Justice Department lawsuit challenging Utah’s in-state tuition policy for undocumented immigrants.

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    Take 2 Podcast: Utah Legislature dives into issues months before the session Sep 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group, and Doug Fiefia, Utah representative and Senate candidate

    • Utah Legislature dives into issues months before the session
    • To Flock or Not to Flock?
    • This week: Utah lawmaker to propose “parameters” for Flock cameras and ALPRs
    • Two months out from Election Day
    • President Trump on the campaign trail
    • Bears Ears and Grand Staircase protections

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    Take 2 Returns: Election Watch, Data Centers, Where's the beef? Aug 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Take 2 Podcast

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello and Adam Gardiner

    Welcome back after the Take 2 summer break.

    While we were taking a break -

    • Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s divorce filing and whether she will run for reelection as Luz Escamilla enters the race.
    • Sen. Todd Weiler’s new role leading the Sutherland Institute.
    • Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante resized.
    • The continuing war with Iran.
    • More than half a million acres burned in Utah this summer.
    • Flock cameras—and why so many Utahns are pushing back.
    • Nine weeks until Election Day.

    Election watch

    • The SAVE America Act: voter ID, proof of citizenship and whether changes can be implemented before November.
    • Utah voters on election requirements: 66% support proof of citizenship at registration, according to the latest Deseret News-Hinckley Institute poll.
    • The Supreme Court’s mail-voting ruling and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson’s response that it currently has no effect on Utah.
    • New polling: Gov. Spencer Cox, Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. John Curtis all in negative territory, with independents moving away from Cox.

    Utah politics and policy

    • The Stratos AI data-center backlash, calls to reform MIDA, and questions over water, heat, noise and public accountability.
    • Utah Senate President Stuart Adams’ demand for retractions and threats of lawsuits.
    • Inflation, high gas prices and high beef prices.
    • Trump’s imported-beef plan—and pushback from Utah ranchers and members of Utah’s congressional delegation.
    • Tyson’s Eagle Mountain closure: 700 jobs lost after five years, despite a 10-year agreement and major tax incentives.
    • Utah’s $212 million Meta settlement and how the state should spend it on youth mental-health concerns.
    • If time: Gov. Cox’s new book, Off Ramp, out Sept. 8.

    Coming up

    • Friday, Sept. 4: Rep. Doug Fiefia
    • Friday, Sept. 11: Rep. Cal Roberts

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    Take 2 Podcast: Utah's wildfire crisis, Supreme Court decisions, and what's next in Utah politics Jul 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz


    Utah Legislative Primary Races

    Lessons Learned, who will lead the Utah Senate


    Wildfire Crisis in Utah

    Fallen Firefighters

    • Three wildland firefighters killed on the Utah-Colorado border
    • Two additional firefighters seriously injured

    Cottonwood Fire

    • More than 100 condos and 30 cabins destroyed at Eagle Point Resort
    • Damage assessment continues

    Wildland Firefighter Employment Protections

    • Should part-time wildland firefighters have job protection when called to active duty?

    Forest Service Staffing Cuts

    • Are management and staffing cuts contributing to current wildfire challenges?
    • Headquarters relocation from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City


    Supreme Court Decisions

    Transgender Sports

    • Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender students from participating on girls sports teams
    • 6-3 decision

    Mail Ballots

    • Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked by Election Day
    • More than a dozen states currently follow this practice

    Birthright Citizenship

    • Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship
    • 6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara

    Charlie Kirk Murder Case

    Court Hearing Next Week

    • Accused killer Tyler Robinson back in court
    • Charlie Kirk's parents, widow Erika and others expected to attend
    • Tight courtroom security, no electronics allowed
    • Utah Supreme Court expected to decide before Monday whether Robinson's roommate/romantic partner must testify

    Happy Birthday America – 250 years’ worth celebrating

    We will be taking a July summer break. Thanks for listening!

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    Take 2 Podcast: Primary upsets, wildfire crisis, Washington politics Jun 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Hosts:

    • Heidi Hatch
    • Maura Carabello, Exoro Group
    • Rob Axson, Utah GOP Chair (joining from Washington, D.C.)

    Fire danger across Utah

    • Statewide fireworks restrictions and the new law allowing cities to designate safe discharge zones.
    • The Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County, now expected to become the costliest wildfire in Utah history.
    • Gov. Spencer Cox's comments on the destruction.
    • Looking ahead to the dangerous fire weather forecast.

    Primary election shakeup

    Several high-profile incumbents lost Tuesday's primary:

    • Senate President Stuart Adams
    • Sen. Dan McCay
    • Rep. Trevor Lee
    • Two Box Elder County commissioners

    What do these results say about the direction of Utah Republican politics?

    Congressional races

    Democrats

    • Ben McAdams wins the Democratic nomination in Congressional District 1.

    What does his victory say about the party moving away from convention-selected candidates?

    Republicans

    • Rep. Blake Moore wins his primary over Karianne Lisonbee.
    • Does Lisonbee have a political future after this race?
    • Rep. Celeste Maloy defeats Phil Lyman.
    • Is this the end of Lyman's statewide political influence?

    Voting issues

    • Some Democratic voters reported not receiving ballots.
    • Was this simply a learning curve with the first Democratic congressional primary conducted this way, or is there more to examine?

    Supreme Court rulings

    • Major decisions released this week.
    • Which rulings have the biggest impact on Utah and national politics?

    SAVE Act

    • President Trump's push for the SAVE Act.
    • Why is the administration making a full-court press now?
    • What are the political and legal implications?

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    Take 2 Podcast: ICE detention, mail-in ballots, Congressional races, Iran deal Jun 20, 2026
    Show notes

    HOST: Heidi Hatch
    GUESTS: Maura Carabello, John Dougall

    ICE plans to sell warehouse facilities in Salt Lake, six other cities moving back to existing detention space

    “From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so. These heinous criminals, once arrested, should be removed at lightning speed, not housed on American soil at the taxpayer’s expense. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize EXISTING detention space with our state and county partners.” - DHS

    Voter Turnout - Thursday 5pm Salt Lake County 20%

    • A new Utah law requires mail ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
    • Previously, ballots only needed a postmark by the day before Election Day.
    • The change comes from HB300, which passed the Legislature last year.

    Trump on Utah Mail in Ballots

    Will Utah’s new deadlines avoid headlines we are seeing out of California with long delays

    Utah County Clerk's Office hired a 23-year-old conservative influencer to be the chief deputy clerk

    Karianne Lisonbee, without evidence, accuses Blake Moore of ‘insider trading’ before deleting X post

    Salt Lake County Allegations Liban Mohamed was escorting voters to the polls- Clerk apologizes

    Utah Supreme Court Justices approved by Senate

    Statement from the Utah Democratic Party on the Packing of Utah's Supreme Court

    “It is not a coincidence that these appointments come as the Supreme Court prepares to hear landmark cases on redistricting and reproductive rights. Across this country, courts are being reshaped not to deliver justice, but to preserve political power. Our state is not immune. Utahns deserve better.”

    Iran Memorandum of Understanding

    • Both sides agreed to "the immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
    • Iran can begin exporting oil as soon as the MOU is signed.
    • Iran "will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa."
    • The U.S. and regional partners will develop a reconstruction plan for Iran worth at least $300 billion.
    • Iran affirms that it "shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons."
    • The two sides "have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material."
    • U.S. sanctions on Iran will be lifted on schedule as a part of a final deal, linked to nuclear compliance.
    • There will be 60 days to sign a final agreement, which the two sides can agree to extend.

    AMERICA 250

    UVU Professor Greg Jackson book release “Been There Done That”

    Professor Greg Jackson, podcast host of History That Doesn’t Suck, proves that while today’s political climate may be dark, these aren’t as unprecedented times as we may think.

    COMING UP watching KUTV 2 News for post election results Tuesday

    Next Friday Post Election discussion

    Wednesday July 1st Speaker Mike Schultz will be back, he attended the UFC fight night at the White House, walked past the highly debated reflecting pool.

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