Take 2

By KUTV 2NewsGovernment

Take 2 episodes

May 30, 2025 TAKE 2 PODCAST Utah Power and Politics: A Deep Dive on Energy, Economics and Downsizing the Big Beautiful Bill

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40 min
May 23, 2025 Take 2 Podcast: Utah Leaders Head to D.C., GOP Convention Drama, ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ and Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

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58 min
May 16, 2025 Take 2 Podcast Utah Party Conventions, New GOP Poll, Staggs joins Trump admin and Trump in the Middle East

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1 hr 1 min
May 09, 2025 Take 2 Podcast: Trump Backs Axson, Historic Papal Election, Utah Headlines & New State Laws

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58 min
May 08, 2025 Former Gov. Herbert, Mike Pompeo talk tariffs, immigration, global policy at Trade Summit
Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert joined former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit.
The two shared a wide-ranging discussion on trade, immigration, and global power dynamics.
The invite-only event, sponsored by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah, focused heavily on international trade and ongoing tariff negotiations with the Trump White House. Leaders from around the globe gathered in Salt Lake City to explore Utah’s growing influence on the international stage.
Pompeo, who supports President Donald Trump, said he remains concerned about the long-term impact of tariffs.
“President Trump hasn’t been clear about his overall strategic objective here,” he said, referring to the escalating trade measures involving nearly every major economy.
Herbert said Utah is well-positioned to navigate trade challenges on a state level, but acknowledged the uncertainty is troubling.
He also touched on divisions within the Republican Party, especially over trade, noting there are many in the GOP who support Trump but disagree with some of his economic policies.
Herbert said his conversation with Pompeo also included discussions on Israel, Russia, China, and other global powers. The two also shared perspectives on U.S. immigration policy, an issue Herbert says Congress has failed to seriously address.
“What happens, unfortunately, in my view, is we have too many in Congress setting aside solving a problem as a top priority to getting re-elected as the number one priority — and then they get re-elected, but the people suffer,” Herbert said.
On border security, Herbert stressed the need for a “working door” to allow legal entry after the border is secured. He also defended Utah’s reputation as a welcoming state, referencing the Utah Compact, a set of principles focused on humane and practical immigration reform.
When asked directly whether Utah has become a sanctuary state, Herbert was clear: “Utah is not a sanctuary state.”
The former governor also highlighted the work of the Herbert Institute, which is currently focused on researching the use of artificial intelligence in Utah businesses.
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4 min
May 02, 2025Take 2: Kamala Harris weighs run for governor or another presidential bid
HOST: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Greg Hughes, Former House Speaker/KNRS
Special guest: Former SLCPD Chief Chris Burbank
Kamala Harris weighs run for governor or another presidential bid
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out – nominated to represent the US at the United Nations
Utah GOP Leadership Elections coming up in a couple weeks
United Utah, Forward Party merge
146,000+ signatures verified for the referendum to overturn a Utah bill restricting bargaining rights for unions
USU Pres. Cantwell spent $660K on new cars, SLC apt., office bidet per SLTRIB reporting
Governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sign tri-state agreement to strengthen regional energy collaboration
Trump’s first 100 days
Border Security, drug/human/oil flow, and cartels with Special guest Former SLCPD Police Chief Chris Burbank
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1 hr 7 min
April 25, 2025Take 2: Judge rules Utah Fits All scholarship unconstitutional
HOST: Heidi Hatch
GUESTS: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group and Greg Hughes, Former House Speaker/KNRS

Judge rules Utah Fits All scholarship unconstitutional
Governor Cox appeals

Wednesday, the Judge rules that the program can continue while the court case plays out – teachers keep their raises

Former Speaker of the House Brad Wilson Named 47G Board Chair

RFK bans food dyes will phase out in US over the next two years.

House Speaker Mike Schultz was at the FDA announcement with a Utah Delegation

USU first to list program cuts after Utah Legislature cuts funding
https://www.usu.edu/president/reinvestment/programs.cfm

Trump Approval Ratings Dropping
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/04/23/trumps-job-rating-drops-key-policies-draw-majority-disapproval-as-he-nears-100-days/
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59 min
April 18, 2025 Take 2: Utah unions turn in 320k signatures, Why does Utah tend to lean hard left and hard right?
Take 2 Podcast
Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Maura Carabello, Greg Hughes
Utah Unions turn in 320k signatures
Bernie Sanders and AOC rally gets crowd of 20k – Why does Utah tend to lean hard left and hard right?
Utah named state with the best economic outlook for 18th straight year
Rich States Poor States Report https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/UT/
Utah domestic violence shelters face funding crisis amid rising demand
Deportation war rages in DC over flights sent to El Salvador and Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Columbia and Harvard respond to Trump funding cuts
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47 min
April 12, 2025Take 2: Signature gathering deadline looms for effort to overturn HB 267
Take 2 Podcast
Heidi Hatch
Maura Carabello, Exoro Group
John Dougall, Former State Auditor
Signature gathering deadline looms for effort to overturn HB 267
Trump crashes the stock market and brings it back to life
Art of the deal or cleaning up the mess he made?
Universities in Utah reporting student visas being revoked - many without notice
University of Utah Faculty Losing power after legislative session
Bernie and AOC will be in Utah this Sunday “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour stops
RFK JR. stops in Utah
EPA’s Lee Zeldin met with Utah leaders on transportation and air quality issues
Trump’s tax plan uncertain as House delays vote
US HOUSE passed Senator Mike Lee’s SAVE ACT
Judge restores White House access for The Associated Press
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55 min
April 04, 2025 Take 2: MAHA in Utah, Tariffs & taxes, Tuesday Election results & new poll

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47 min