Take 2 Podcast – October 16, 2025

Host: Heidi Hatch

Guests: Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz and Rep. Doug Owens

Episode Rundown:

• Holy War Weekend: BYU and Utah face off again, but let’s keep the rivalry friendly — not a real war.
• Politics and Polarization: Noble Analytics polling shows rising concern about political violence. Is that tension spilling over into sports and daily life?
• Prop 4 Battle: The Utah GOP moves to overturn the voter-approved independent redistricting measure, reigniting debate over fair maps and political power.
• Judicial Appointments: The public comment period opens for Utah’s newest judicial nominee.
• Government Shutdown: The standoff drags on in Washington as healthcare subsidies remain the sticking point.
• Middle East Update: President Trump returns from a historic peace deal signing in Israel.
• Utah Legislature: Lawmakers discuss new funding for career and technical education programs.
• Gas Prices: A proposed tax exemption change could save Utah drivers 10 to 20 cents a gallon.

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