Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake prepares for new homeless campus & Redistricting
Take 2 PodcastSeptember 4, 2025Hosts: Heidi HatchGuests: Maura Carabello (Exoro Group), Liddy Huntsman (Salt Lake City Council Candidate, District 3)Episode Rundown: New 1,300-bed homeless services campusOpening in 2027 on a 16-acre parcel at 2520 North and 2200 West off I-215 in Salt Lake CityRoom to expand to 40 acres for a 50–100 year planCore services: recovery, employment, housing and criminal justice assistanceAnnual operations expected to cost more than $30 million$75 million needed for infrastructure, excluding land purchase Homelessness in Utah up 18%Children experiencing homelessness increased 12% (589 to 662)Seniors rose 42% (251 to 356)Veterans increased 36% (121 to 165)More than 10,000 Utahns experienced homelessness for the first time in 2024, a 5% riseSalt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall called the report a “battle cry” for the Legislature to provide more funding Redistricting and the 2026 midtermsJudge Dianna Gibson ruled current congressional maps unconstitutional and denied lawmakers’ request to pause her orderRuling restores the intent of Proposition 4, the independent redistricting commission voters approved in 2018Utah Republican Party Chairman Robert Axson called the decision “judicial activism” Congress back in sessionEpstein victims pressed lawmakers to release the full Justice Department investigation filesLooming Sept. 30 deadline for government funding raises threat of a shutdownA stopgap bill is likely, but Republicans need Democratic votes and Democrats are expected to push for concessionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Take 2 Podcast Returns from Summer Break
HOST: Heidi HatchGuests: Maura Carabello Exoro Group and John Dougal Former State AuditorUtah’s Death Penalty Front and Center:Friday – Accused Tremonton Shooter makes 1st court appearance with face death penalty after shooting and killing 2 Tremonton OfficersUtah Supreme Court heard last Ralph Menzies Appeal – Menzies is scheduled to die September 5th just after midnightFiring Squad Execution after 38 years of appeals -Sentenced to die by firing squad for the 1986 kidnapping and murder of 26-year-old Maurine HunsakerShould Utah keep the death penalty when cases drag on for decades Texas House approves new GOP congressional maps after 2-week delayThis comes after Utah Dems Join Texas Dems protesting redistricting at Legislative conference https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-democrats-join-texas-lawmakers-in-redistricting-protestUtah awaits state Court ruling on Utah redistricting fight Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas RepublicansGov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/us/politics/california-newsom-redistricting-texas.html Calls for Utah Senate President to Resign for personal influence over sexual assault bill passed in 2024 Calls for change, but what change Should legislators disclose or not to disclose reason for backing and running bills https://kutv.com/news/politics/governor-spencer-cox-defends-senate-president-adams-amid-calls-for-resignation#Trump to Sign Mail-in Ballots Executive OrderMike Lee backs the idea “As President Trump has made clear, it’s time to end mail-in voting Utah should lead the way on this Other states will follow” https://x.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1957913877494288666 Utah Primary Municipal Election HB300 unintended consequences signatures and ID digits DC is now under Federal control for policing John Curtis –“Sadly, during my time in office, I’ve seen growing violence and a troubling decline in public safety for both my staff and visitors. I’m hopeful that new measures will help restore safety, respect, and accountability — building a community where families can thrive and everyone can walk its streets without fear.” Utah Sheriff’s concerned about ICE luring away their deputies with big bonuses Sheriffs across the State of Utah are concerned about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s latest recruitment tactic of sending letters to deputies and others who have trained with ICE under local agreements—seemingly trying to poach local law enforcement.Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover, the president of the Utah Sheriffs Association, said ICE is trying to convince deputies to work for the agency using signing bonuses and other incentives.After multiple departments entered into agreements with ICE to work more closely together under the 287(G) program, deputies began receiving recruitment letters in their inboxes, something local departments did not appreciate. https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-sheriffs-criticize-ice-for-classless-recruitment-of-local-deputiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Take 2 Podcast: From Wildfires to Work Visas: Land used to Labor Unions - What Utah's Watching
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Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake No Kings 50501 shooting; Sen. Mike Lee draws criticism
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Take 2 Podcast: Israel Strikes Iran, Trump’s Guard Order Illegal, Protests Spark in Utah
Take 2 Podcast | June 12With Heidi HatchMaura Carabello (Exoro Group)Greg Hughes (KNRS, former House Speaker)Israel Strikes IranIsraeli military launches targeted strike on Iranian facilities.U.S. not involved but on alert for retaliation. Judge: Trump Acted IllegallyCourt rules Trump’s National Guard deployment to LA was unconstitutional.National Guard Troop control must return to Gov. Newsom.Newsom: “Democracy is next.” Protests in UtahAnti-ICE protest happening now in Salt Lake City.Statewide rallies expected for “No Kings Day” on Saturday.Gov. Cox, Mayor Mendenhall warn against violence but support peaceful protest.Flashback: 2020 protest fallout resurfaces—Sim Gill questioned SLC’s lack of police response in 2020. SLC Council Race Heats UpLiddy Huntsman, daughter of former Gov. Jon Huntsman, joins the race. AI Moratorium FightUtah lawmakers oppose pause on AI development in the “Big Beautiful Bill.”Concerns over innovation and economic growth raised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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