Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:50 — 17.8MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

 Episode 18 of the Take 2 podcast featured 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) and guest Maura Carabello of The Exoro Group.

The panel dived into the Salt Lake City mayoral race and if ranked-choice voting could help in the election.

Other topics discussed included:

• Gov. Gary R.  Herbert is in Europe this week with a delegation on a trade mission. Are these trade missions important or fun and games?
• Sen. Mitt Romney is pushing a ban on e-cigs in schools nationwide. Is this worth his while?
• A 10-year-old boy had a gun pointed at him by a Woods Cross police officer. Is this a case of wrong place, wrong time? Was it a bias against a black child?
• Trump’s foreign intel admission: He’s cool with it but should we all be cool with it? Romney says it’s “simply unthinkable” to accept foreign dirt on rivals: “I ran for president twice. I ran for governor once. I ran for Senate twice. I’ve never had any attempt made by a foreign government. … Had that occurred I would’ve contacted the FBI immediately.”
• Mexico tariffs: The President made a deal or was it all smoke and mirrors?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:42 — 30.3MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

The Take 2 Podcast is officially a party of two as Democrat Jim Dabakis steps away to prepare to run for mayor of Salt Lake City.

Former Speaker of the House in Utah, Republican Greg Hughes returns, still not officially running for governor of Utah.

Topics ranges from protesters at a meeting to discuss the state’s planned inland port, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox making his way across the state, speaking to communities as a leading candidate for the governor’s chair when Gary Herbert steps away and President Trump’s tariff deadline with Mexico.

Also, the state is grappling with teacher pay and a Medicaid waiver. Will it go through?

Send topical ideas to hhatch@KUTV2.com.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:02 — 16.0MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

Episode 16 of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch moderating debate between former Utah lawmakers, Jim Dabakis (D) and Greg Hughes (R).The two politicians did not see eye-to-eye on the following topics discussed:

• 5% tariff on Mexico until migrants stop crossing border.
• Governor’s energy summit: Is it helping the state or is it just coal smoke and mirrors?
• AG Reyes agrees to test body scanners that scan large groups. Is this legal and or a good idea?
• Great Salt Lake World Record attempt at a number of people floating.
• Argentina has the free float record at 1,941. Can we beat it?
• Pride Week and Sunday’s parade.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:40 — 16.3MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

Heidi Hatch welcomed former Utah lawmakers, Democrat Jim Dabakis and Republican Greg Hughes to tackle tough issues. 

It’s Memorial Day weekend and our National Parks are crowded, will promoting our State Parks help?

The trio has a long discussion about President Trump, and continued support of him down the road.

Sen. Mitt Romney and Sen. Mike Lee opposed the disaster relief spending bill. Why? 

They also discussed the bombshell when Utah County Commissioner Ivie came out as gay and may run against Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah’s 4th District. 

They also discussed the the tax reform task force that will hold its first public meeting next week. Herbert says he wants to get it right rather than get it quick.

Do we really need to change the way we tax?

Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all who serve. 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:57 — 16.5MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

 Episode 14 of the Take 2 podcast took on some sensitive topics with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former state lawmakers Greg Hughes (R) and Jim Dabakis (D).

The panel of three discussed Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announcing his run for governor and who else may be tossing their hats into the Gubernatorial ring. 

Hughes even admitted that on a scale from 1 to 10, he’s between a 7 or 8 in filing his candidacy for the state’s highest seat.  

Other topics discussed included:

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming out against the national Equality Act.
• China trade war tariffs and Utah: Are they going to happen or will there be a last minute deal and who will hurt the most?
• Abortion heartbeat bills sweeping the nation; Is this a swing of the pendulum?
• Rep. Patrice Arent battling multiple myeloma: Wishing her the best!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:32 — 13.5MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

 Episode 13 of the Take 2 podcast with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch featured a new guest, Senate Minority Whip Luz Escamilla (D). 

She took on former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) on issues with Hatch moderating that included:

• 150th Golden Spike Anniversary: Why it matters – the work of migrants and how, even after a tough history, the United States and China can come together and celebrate common achievement.
• More than a dozen states have moved to declare pornography a public health crisis: Is the case of Utah leading out?
• Riverton City Council votes on an abortion/pro-life resolution. Should city councils spend time on issues they have no sway over?
• The Salt Lake Tribune works to remain a voice in the market by going non-profit. Will it work? Luz talks legalities on the 501(c)3 application.
• Utah Tax code changes still happening – 10 people in charge but only one woman.
• Mueller Report is not dead yet. Does this help or hurt your party?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:32 — 14.9MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

 Episode 12 of the Take 2 podcast tackled some tough issues with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former state lawmakers Greg Hughes and Jim Dabakis.

The panel of three discussed girls playing high school football and today’s resignation of two members of the Utah State Board of Education.

Other topics discussed included:

• No collusion ruling in favor of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and medical marijuana.
• Trump defends clinicians right to refuse to perform abortions. Will it lead to refusing service to minorities?
• Utah GOP meets Saturday: Can it find common ground in a new leader?
• Kennecott cleaning up Utah’s air – killing coal power plant.
• Do Utah’s charter schools need more – or different – oversight after AISU financial problems and upcoming closure?
• Karaoke and ax throwing: Should you be able to drink whilst throwing it down?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:21 — 14.8MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

Episode 11 of the Take 2 podcast took on “Avenger: Endgame” with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former state lawmakers Greg Hughes and Jim Dabakis.

Who’s buying adult diapers to make it through the three-hour movie? Who’s saving their money? 

As the trio talks shop, they address the following topics:

• The GOP convention is coming up. Are the party priorities in the right place?
• Ranked-choice voting.
• Senate Bill 54 statement.
• Call to repeal new hate crimes law.
• Activists want to “abort the inland port” are they going about it the right way?
• Micro-housing is awesome just not in my neighborhood.
• What else is up this weekend?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:09 — 12.0MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

This episode of the Take 2 podcast took on some hot topics with 2News Anchor/Reporter Heidi Hatch hosting former state lawmakers Greg Hughes and Jim Dabakis.

The Take 2 Podcast crew discusses the following topics:

• Hughes is back from a trip to China- why relations between the two countries matter to Utah.
• Senator Elizabeth Warren drops in on Utah and doesn’t even ask for cash.
• Utah Tourism, BLM, Wildlands, oil and who should be in charge.
• Amazon Comes to town with robots- are they killing jobs or creating them?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:17 — 29.9MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

Utah’s Democratic party appears to be competing with Utah’s Republicans for the party of dysfunction.

Elizabeth Warren is running for President and is making a stop in Utah. Is it just an ATM drive by or does Utah finally matter?

Has the #MeToo movement gone too far?

Dabakis pushes for Utah teachers to strike for better pay.

GOP Todd talks Medicaid expansion, an issue where he voted against his party.

A look at why Unified Police Department may not want to keep paying the body cam-footage fees.

You can follow Todd Weiler on Twitter @gopTODD and check out his podcast the “TODDCAST”