The Take 2 Podcast is officially a party of two as Democrat Jim Dabakis steps away to prepare to run for mayor of Salt Lake City.

Former Speaker of the House in Utah, Republican Greg Hughes returns, still not officially running for governor of Utah.

Topics ranges from protesters at a meeting to discuss the state's planned inland port, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox making his way across the state, speaking to communities as a leading candidate for the governor's chair when Gary Herbert steps away and President Trump's tariff deadline with Mexico.

Also, the state is grappling with teacher pay and a Medicaid waiver. Will it go through?

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Episode 16 of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch moderating debate between former Utah lawmakers, Jim Dabakis (D) and Greg Hughes (R).The two politicians did not see eye-to-eye on the following topics discussed:

 Episode 16 of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch moderating debate between former Utah lawmakers, Jim Dabakis (D) and Greg Hughes (R).

The two politicians did not see eye-to-eye on the following topics discussed:

Heidi Hatch welcomed former Utah lawmakers, Democrat Jim Dabakis and Republican Greg Hughes to tackle tough issues. 

It's Memorial Day weekend and our National Parks are crowded, will promoting our State Parks help?

The trio has a long discussion about President Trump, and continued support of him down the road.

Sen. Mitt Romney and Sen. Mike Lee opposed the disaster relief spending bill. Why? 

They also discussed the bombshell when Utah County Commissioner Ivie came out as gay and may run against Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah's 4th District. 

They also discussed the the tax reform task force that will hold its first public meeting next week. Herbert says he wants to get it right rather than get it quick.

Do we really need to change the way we tax?

Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who serve. 

 Episode 14 of the Take 2 podcast took on some sensitive topics with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former state lawmakers Greg Hughes (R) and Jim Dabakis (D).

The panel of three discussed Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announcing his run for governor and who else may be tossing their hats into the Gubernatorial ring. 

Hughes even admitted that on a scale from 1 to 10, he's between a 7 or 8 in filing his candidacy for the state's highest seat.  

Other topics discussed included: