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

  1. Oct 23

    Take 2 Podcast: Data Center Battles, Election Security, Fight for for Control of Congress

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 5

    Take 2 Podcast: Utah’s Election sprint, ballot amendments, death penalty debate

    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 26

    Take 2 Podcast: Election Security, UVU Review, Curtis Calls for Investigation

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 19

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

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 12

    Take 2: 9/11 at 25, Charlie Kirk memorial debate, governor’s national profile

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 5

    Take 2 Podcast: Utah Legislature dives into issues months before the session

    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Aug 29

    Take 2 Returns: Election Watch, Data Centers, Where's the beef?

    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 2

    Take 2 Podcast: Utah's wildfire crisis, Supreme Court decisions, and what's next in Utah politics

    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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