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  • Take 2: 8 people shot, 2 killed outside Salt Lake meetinghouse

    Take 2: 8 people shot, 2 killed outside Salt Lake meetinghouse
    Jan 9 2026

    Take 2 Podcast — Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; John Dougall, Former State Auditor


    Happy New Year and America’s 250th anniversary year.

    8 people shot, 2 killed outside LDS church in Salt Lake City neighborhood

    Nationwide protests after fatal ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis

    Newly elected municipal leaders sworn in

    Utah Political Updates

    Filing deadlines and races

    • The filing deadline has come and gone.
    • Rob Bishop is running for a seat after Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn announced he will not seek re-election.
    • Former Provo Mayor Kaufusi is running for county commission.
    • GOP Rep. Trevor Lee faces a challenge from Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson in House District 16.
    • Three Republican candidates have filed to challenge Utah Senate President Stuart Adams in Senate District 7.
    • Sen. Dan McCay announced his re-election bid while Rep. Doug Fiefia filed to challenge him.
    • Sen. Nate Blouin is running for Congress. Four Democrats have filed: Richard T. Whitney, Silvia Caten, Evan Done and Taylor J. Paden, with Colin Smith also in the mix.
    • County clerk challenge in Utah County: incumbent Aaron Davidson vs. newcomer Corey Astille.

    Legal & Legislative

    • The Utah Legislature filed a notice to appeal Utah’s redistricting case with the Utah Supreme Court, seeking to keep the old maps in place.
    • Congressional filing deadline is March. Another Democrat joined the congressional race, bringing the total to 10 listed on Ballotpedia, with Liban Mohamed as number 10.
    • A state school board member announced she won’t seek re-election, citing what she called a “corrupt” system.
    • GOP priorities for the legislative session include a bill to ban cell phone use in schools from bell to bell.


    National & International

    • ICE fatal shooting in Minnesota has led to nationwide protests, including in Salt Lake City.
    • Nicolas Maduro captured (mention/source not verified in these notes — check if needed).
    • Iran protests and internet shutdown.
    • Trump administration weighing payments to Greenlanders to encourage closer ties with the U.S.
    • Trump said his global power was limited only by his ‘own morality.’


    New York Times interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/briefing/trump-interview-oval-office-apple-ceo.html?smid=url-share

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Take 2: Prop 4 signatures move forward as tax referendum faces tight deadline

    Take 2: Prop 4 signatures move forward as tax referendum faces tight deadline
    Dec 19 2025
    HOST: Heidi HatchGUESTS: Maura Carabello Exoro Group, Rep Ryan WilcoxProp 4 is moving closer to the ballot as organizers report tens of thousands of signatures submitted to county clerks, even as another major policy fight begins to take shape. A newly filed effort to challenge Salt Lake County’s tax increase is now racing against a tight signature-gathering deadline, adding urgency to an already crowded political landscape. At the same time, unresolved court questions surrounding Prop 4 are keeping key decisions in limbo.Did you catch the Variety White House Expose?https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trump-susie-wiles-interview-exclusive-part-1?srsltid=AfmBOopKq4pM-ka2qo47Cc-_KgQd8ZemDcDLj8JIfkSPGgD6Yg2yglP7 Salt Lake County Tax ReferendumGoud Maragani and others applied for the referendum on Monday, which if approved by clerk's office, gives them a chance to put the increase on next year's ballot.They would need to get about 45,000 handwritten signatures in 45 days. They are using volunteers. Prop 4 Signature Gathering Rob Axson Utah GOP Chair reports an estimated 75k valid signatures gathered – first signatures turned in a week ago to county clerks. Few Hundred paid gatherers- majority local Utah hires Latest on Prop 4 Case appeal In new court filings, the legislature is asking Third District Judge Dianna Gibson to issue a final judgment in the case so they can appeal it to the Utah Supreme Court, which the plaintiffs and Gibson say she can’t do yet because of unresolved claims. 3 Governors Take the Stage together 3 Utah governors say the country ‘desperately needs more of Utah’ ... in the White House? https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/3-utah-governors-country-desperately-030000599.html Bridger Bolinder A leader in Utah’s House Republican caucus says he will not seek reelection next year, citing other commitments and responsibilities that require his attention.House Majority Assistant Whip Bridger Bolinder, R-Grantsville, announced the decision this week. Bolinder was elected by his House colleagues to a leadership role over the summer, becoming one of the newest GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.“Serving in the Utah House of Representatives has truly been the honor of a lifetime,” Bolinder said in a post on Instagram. “Representing the people of Tooele, Juab and Millard counties has meant more to me than I can put into words.” Political and Religious Violence Brown University Shooting/MIT Professor Shooting – person of interest found dead Salem New Hampshire2 Students killed, 9 critically injuredMIT professor shot and killed at homeBondi Beach ShootingOn Dec. 14, a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed 15 people, including a child, and injured dozens. Australian authorities said two gunmen linked to the Islamic State opened fire on a crowd of about 1,000 people, with police killing one suspect and arresting the other, who was critically injured. Police later removed two homemade bombs from a car connected to the attackers. Trump Gave himself a year in review in primetime address.Border closedPeaced Deal Gaza/IsraelEconomy is awesome (Many would debate this) Utah Year in Review Charlie Kirk shooting and Utah Congressional Maps biggest stories of the year New Year New Documentary: Melania Exclusively in theaters Jan 30https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/2001266577077837917?s=20“Hi, Mr. President, congratulations,” Melania Trump says on the phone, speaking from a golden bathroom in the first trailer for “Melania,” Amazon MGM Studio‘s upcoming documentary about the First Lady.“Did you watch it?” Donald Trump asks on the other end of the call.“I did not, I will see it on the news,” she replies. 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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    55 mins
  • Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake Co. approves property tax increase, Gov. Cox signs 3 bills

    Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake Co. approves property tax increase, Gov. Cox signs 3 bills
    Dec 12 2025

    Host: Heidi Hatch

    Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Nic Dunn, VP of Strategy, Sutherland Institute

    Salt Lake County Approves Property Tax Increase

    The Salt Lake County Council voted Tuesday night to approve a property tax increase of around 14%, lower than the originally proposed increase of nearly 20%.

    Special Session: Gov. Cox Signs 3 Bills

    • Repeals the new law that stripped power from public labor unions
    • Changes the filing deadlines for Utah’s 2026 congressional races
    • Clarifies the exclusive and original appellate jurisdiction of the Utah Supreme Court

    Legislative Audits: District Attorney, Police and Criminal Justice System

    • Salt Lake County District Attorney Audit
    • Salt Lake City Police Department Audit

    Welfare Reform

    • Nic Dunn returns from meetings in Washington, D.C.
    • Work disincentives built into the current system
    • Utah as a national leader due to:

    Health Care: Dueling Senate Bills Fail

    As the deadline approaches for expiring enhanced ACA subsidies, the Senate rejected:

    University of Utah Athletics: Private Equity Deal

    • University of Utah unveils plan for a private equity partnership
    • Otro Capital would become a minority owner in Utah Brands & Entertainment
    • NCAA President warns schools to use caution with new forms of athletic equity financing

    Public Lands Group Files Lawsuit Over New National Parks Pass Featuring Former President Donald Trump

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    59 mins
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