KUTV's Heidi Hatch hosts former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes and Maura Carabello of the Exoro Group in a new episode of Take 2. (Photo: KUTV)

Take 2 Podcast: Omicron variant, new travel restrictions



Special Wednesday Podcast Episode

Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Maura Carabello, Greg Hughes

US blocks travel from Africa- tightens restrictions on people entering the US.
Do travel bans like this work? Tuesday the Netherlands reported finding Omicron in samples dating back at least 11 days. Is the newest cat out of the bag?

Courts block two Biden administration COVID vaccine mandates
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Monroe, Louisiana, temporarily blocked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from enforcing its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers until the court can resolve legal challenges.

U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove in Kentucky, blocked the administration from enforcing a regulation that new government contracts must include clauses requiring that contractors’ employees get vaccinated.

Mississippi Abortion case before the Supreme Court:
Why arguing Roe V Wade shows the best of America

3 Students killed, 8 others injured in Michigan school shooting- the 2nd amendment back in the spotlight.
15-year-old sophomore opened fire on his classmates charged with aggravated murder, terrorism among other charges.

Provo has a new police Chief – Fred Ross
What do we know about him and what can we expect?

Federal (partial) Government shutdown looming Friday if Congress doesn’t come up with a plan. Happy Holidays:
Military funding still an issue, handful of Democrats vote with Republicans to stall the bill Monday without an agreement to hear floor debate on amendments.

Coming up on 2 News at 10pm Monday: A new bill headed to the Utah Legislature in hopes of saving the lives of our caregivers.