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Take 2 – Mass shootings, municipal elections and Huntsman resignation



This week on the Take 2 podcast, 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch is joined by former The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello and former radio host and congressional candidate Jay McFarland.

The three-member panel discussed the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, which brings the total number of such incidents up to at least 17 this year. 

Additional topics discussed include:

  • MASS SHOOTINGS: What can be done? A space for hopes, prayers, regulation and change.
  • MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: Salt Lake City has had 20,544 ballots returned so far for 22.75 % turnout. That won’t include ballots being picked up Friday in drop boxes. For all the races in Salt Lake County, it is only 54,877 or 17.16% so far. Review of vote-by-mail instructions because Utahns proved in the last election they did not understand how it worked (Utah County in particular).
  • JON HUNTSMAN, JR. RESIGNATION AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA:  How would he shake up the governor race or would he?

Recognizing and preventing child abuse



Child abuse is something we don’t talk much about, but we need to talk about in order to stop it.

Holly Menino sits down with Dr. Corey Rood, a child abuse pediatrician at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together they discuss how to recognize child abuse and what to do if you suspect it.

 1 in 5 kids will be sexually abused nation wide before they turn 18. Last year, there were 10,600 substantiated victims of child abuse in Utah.

In 2017, 1,720 kids died nationwide due to child abuse. The number of children who die of child abuse is about the same number of kids who die of cancer in a year. Cancer isn’t fully curable or preventable yet, but child abuse is.

  •  If you see something, say something! Utah adults by law are obligated to report suspected child abuse.
  •  Abuse is any action that causes or threatens harm. 
    Forms of abuse can include:
  1. Physical
  2.  Neglect
  3.  Emotional
  4.  Sexual
  • If you see or suspect child abuse: Report it. It’s your responsibility. To report child abuse:
  1. Call the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
  2. Call Law Enforcement
  •  Reporting is anonymous and safe. You don’t have to confront someone you suspect is harming a child.

    For more information on preventing and reporting child abuse, click here.

    The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.


Potty Training



When your child is between the age of 18 months and 3-years-old, it’s time to start thinking about potty training. The best time to start is when your child starts to show an interest in the potty.

Holly Menino sits down with Jackie Swan, the early Intervention Program Director at Summit County Health Department on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast.  Together they discuss when to know if your child is ready for potty training and the best ways to teach them.

 Question: What are signs that children are ready for potty training?

Answer: Around 18 months, children develop control over their bowel and bladder. Some kids are ready at 18 months and some at age 3. Your child is ready when they stay dry for at least two hours at a time, recognize that they are urinating or having a bowel movement, develops physical skills that are critical for potty training including walking, pulling down pants, getting onto potty, coping parents toiling behavior, follows simple instructions, wants to wear big boy pants, doesn’t like to be in soiled diaper and asks to be changed.

Question: What are some pre-training tips?

Answer: Take trips to the bathroom to practice the routine, even when the child is still wearing diapers, change the diaper in the bathroom.

Question: What are signs not to start potty training?

Answer: When your child is going through significant changes in their life, it might be a good time to wait. Examples include: moving, change of child care arrangements, switching crib to bed, new baby, illness, death in family or crisis. If it’s a stressful time and you see more accidents, this is normal. Take a break and come back when things have settled down.

 Question: What should I avoid when potty training?

Answer: Be matter of fact and without lots of emotion, toilet training can have lots of power struggles because the toddler wants control. Don’t force your toddler to use the toilet, avoid power struggles, don’t talk about potty training or doing anything about it for a while until your child shows signs of readiness and interest again.

 Once Upon a Potty and Everyone Poops are two recommended books to read with your child.

The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.


Take 2 – Tribute to Norma Matheson, medicaid waiver, birth control and more



The 25th episode of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch and former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) and The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello.

The 3-member panel paid tribute to Norma Matheson, the former First Lady of Utah, who died late Sunday night. She was 89. 

Norma was the wife of former Democratic Gov. Scott M. Matheson, and the mother of former U.S. Congressman Jim Matheson and 10th U.S. Circuit Court Judge Scott Matheson, Jr., along with former Rep. James Matheson.

The panel then turned their attention to the following topics in a lively debate:

  • Democratic Debates Round 2: Did anyone make headway or lose ground? Mitt Romney goes after Bernie Sanders after the debate.
  • Health insurance: Private vs. Medicaid – During the discussion on health care, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock credited medical treatment in Salt Lake City and “good insurance” with saving his child’s life. “Health care is so personal to all of us,” Bullock said. “[I’ll] never forget when my 12-year-old son had a heart attack, within 24 hours of his life, had to be life-flighted to Salt Lake City, but because we had good insurance, he’s here with me tonight. At the end of the day, I’m not going to support any plan that rips away quality health care from individuals.”
  • Utah Medicaid waiver not approved by the Trump Administration: What happens next?
  • Gov. Gary Herbert issues statement telling county attorneys their health departments must dispense medical cannabis according to state. Davis County Troy Rawlings said current state law requires county employees to distribute a federally controlled substance in violation of Controlled Substance Act.
  • Utah is one of the first states to allow birth control to be sold without a doctor. Pharmacists can now prescribe birth control. Is this a good idea?
  • Rep. Rob Bishop confirms he won’t run again and keeps his campaign promise.

Take 2: Selected pot growers, LGBTQ support and the SLC mayoral race



 The 24th episode of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch and former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) and The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello.

Topics the panel tackled include aerial fireworks that were legalized in the Utah Legislature in 2011.  The discussion included sales doubling in the first year the aerial fireworks were permitted but now 8 years later if fires and air pollution are issues concerning enough to dial back the firework laws. Should we be able to blow stuff up because it’s patriotic? 

Find out how the discussion played out in addition to the lively debate on these topics:

  • MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWSUITS: The state said it would pick 10 growers but ultimately chose 8. Now those who were not chosen were suing. The number dropped so Utah doesn’t end up with too much marijuana.
  • MUELLER TESTIMONY: Rep. Rob Bishop said, “the book was better than the movie.” Is impeachment possible?
  • UTAH NO. 2 IN LGBTQ SUPPORT NATIONALLY: 2018 poll just released by the Public Religion Research Institute, 77% of Utahn’s either favor or strongly favor “laws that would protect (LGBT) people against discrimination in jobs, public accommodations, and housing.” Surprising? The Legislature couldn’t ban conversion therapy this last session but 4 years ago passed the anti-discrimination bill.
  • SLC MAYORAL RACE: Ballots are in the mail. Are voters fired up or is turnout going to be garbage? Free billboards for 3 candidates:  Luz Escamilla, David Garbett, and David Ibarra. Did the PACs put them up?

Post-maternity leave



If you are returning to work after having a baby, you will need to start planning weeks ahead of time. Sometimes, you even need to start while you’re still pregnant.

Holly Menino sat down with nurse Dani Kurtz from Intermountain Moms on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, they discuss how to prepare yourself and your baby for going back to work.

 Daycare: who you’re going to leave your baby with is probably one of the most stressful aspects of going back to work.

  • Search during early pregnancy for daycare.
  • Factors to consider when choosing a daycare.
  • Once you’ve picked a daycare, get to know them.
  • Downside: illness. It’s bound to happen.
  • Pro: socialization

Separation Anxiety: parents have more of it than babies.

  • At the young age of 2-3 months when mothers typically go back to work, a baby doesn’t understand object permanence
  • You can give your baby smaller and shorter doses of separation at home before having to do it the first time.
  • While on maternity leave look for opportunities to leave your baby with a trusted caregiver for short amounts of time-go on a date, run some errands by yourself.
  • That dreaded moment when you leave your crying baby in someone else’s arms is rough—but rest assured that you’ll probably cry more than your child.

Breastfeeding/Pumping: how does it all work when going back to work?

  • It is definitely possible to continue nursing a baby after going back to work! The key is maintaining milk supply by pumping about as often as your baby eats while you’re gone.
  • Nurse in the morning before leaving for work and plan the rest of your day’s pumping schedule off of that first feeding.
  • Talk with your boss about a safe and comfortable place to pump while you’re at work.
  • To be most efficient, purchase or rent an electric double breast pump
  • Be prepared with videos of your baby cooing and crying

 Plan ahead

  • Pack bags and plan outfits the night before. Do whatever you can to make the morning easier.
  • If possible, make plans with your boss to work from home part time.

Make time for you.

  • This is much easier said than done, but think of yourself as a cell phone with limited battery power. If you don’t get charged, you’ll be just like your phone and shut down. At that point, you’re no good to yourself or anyone else!

    For more information click here.

 The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News. 


Take 2 – Trump racist tweets, minimum wage hike & legalized heroin injection sites



 The 23rd episode of the Take 2 podcast features 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch and former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) and The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello.

The panel tackles the latest poll on how Utahns feel about President Trump’s job performance and his social media posting habits.

Other topics discussed include:

  • Racist tweets or POTUS speaking truth?
  • Abortion Resolution: Local municipalities chiming in
  • 9/11 bill: Sen. Mike Lee was a big part in holding it up, then pushing a much different plan. (Still $10 billion for 10 years.)
  • Homeless shelters behind schedule: Asking for $21 million bridge loan. Need the money to pay contractors on time. Fundraising would pay it back.
  • Utah lawmaker wants to legalize safe places to inject heroin and provide treatment options. Great idea or worst ever? Utah lawmakers will soon debate the idea. State Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost is leading the charge.
  • Federal minimum wage $15 an hour: 6 Democrats voted against it yesterday in the House. Rep. Ben McAdams was one.

How partners can help during labor, delivery and postpartum



When your partner is getting ready to give birth for the first time, Dads or significant others may not know what to expect or how to be involved or even wonder how much their being involved makes a difference. Studies prove that when fathers or partners are involved before, during and after a baby’s birth there are numerous benefits to the mom and the baby.

Holly Menino sat down with Hollie Wharton, DNP, CNM, WHNP, a midwife and nurse practitioner at Intermountain Alta View Women’s Clinic on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, they discuss the important role of partners during and after childbirth.

 Benefits of Father/Partner Involvement

  • Mother more likely to have early, regular prenatal care
  • Parents more likely to attend pre/postnatal classes
  • Mother more likely to breastfeed, continue breastfeeding
  • Maternal smoking and alcohol abuse rates reduced
  • Reduced anxiety
  •  Less perceived pain
  •  Greater satisfaction with the birth experience
  •  Lower rates of postnatal depression
  •  Lower rates of premature birth and infant mortality
  •  Father more likely to take an active role
  •  Father feels empowered rather than helpless

A childbirth preparation class can help prepare you and your partner for labor and delivery

Intermountain Healthcare hospitals offer one-day options on Saturdays or one evening a week for a few weeks. They can help you know what to expect during labor and what to expect at the hospital and how to prepare.

To find Intermountain childbirth classes, call the hospital where you plan to deliver or visit your hospital’s website or click here.

10 things labor partners can help with:

  1.  Help monitor/coach partner thru contractions.
  2. Ask mom what you can do to help make her comfortable and support her (distraction, touch, breathing, music, pain relief, etc.).
  3.  Be her advocate and get to know the staff – you are part of the team.
  4. Understand what she’s going through is hard, exhausting and things don’t always go as planned. Be open to changes that may occur.
  5.  Encourage and support her through each stage. Sometimes just sitting next to her can be enough of support.
  6. Offer to hold her leg during pushing if necessary.
  7. Ask to be involved with process (cutting umbilical cord, helping with delivery).
  8. Enjoy the miracle of birth and your new baby.
  9. Participate in skin-to-skin with your baby to start bonding.
  10. Make sure to ask questions if you have them. We can accommodate you and your partner within reason. Feel comfortable enough to speak your thoughts.

 The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News. 


Weekly Huddle: Time to talk rivalry football



Football camps are opening soon and Utah and BYU and gearing up for a rivalry opener. That means it’s time to bring in our football panel of experts for the Weekly Huddle podcast. Former BYU and Utah State quarterback Riley Jensen and former Ute Quarterback Frank Dolce join our Dave Fox to start the discussion.

Where does the Utah-BYU rivalry rank nationwide? The Utes are early favorites to beat BYU, but the guys warn of a rivalry derailing those plans. Also, how does BYU quarterback Zach Wilson avoid a sophomore slump and what one position group has our experts worried when talkin about the Utes? Plus should Utah St. be in the mix to play BYU AND Utah every season? Check it all out here in this early edition of the Weekly Huddle Podcast. 

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Take 2 – Driver’s licenses data used by feds, inland port protest and ICE raids



This week on the Take 2 podcast, 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch is joined by former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes (R) and The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello.

The trio discussed if Utah driver’s license information is being used illegally by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and additional topics including:

  • Utah Inland Port Authority protesters: Police, media and messaging.
  • Trump announcing he will drop the census fight: Is there a reason to fight for the citizenship question?
  • State 3-day teleworking: Does it work?
  • Presidential candidate Kamala Harris: Utah visit a hoax but is she still invited to the Beehive State? 
  • District 4 has a new candidate: KSL Radio’s Jay McFarland enters the race against Rep. Ben McAdams, days after Mia Love says she may run again.
  • ICE raids start this weekend: Gov. Gary Herbert says not in Utah.