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Host: Heidi HatchGusts: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & Nic Dunn, Sutherland Institute Utah Supreme Court justice faces allegations of impropriety in Prop 4 case In 2025, the Beehive Family earned $123,716 and paid $34,482 in taxes, about 28% of household income. That breaks down to nearly 2½ hours of every workday spent paying taxes UVU commencement speaker Sharon McMahon cancels Nate Blouin makes national headlines over vulgar social media history Utah legislative Democrats condemn Blouin Two businessmen accuse Utah Rep. Trevor Lee of past check fraud and abuse of power Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz says the Legislature is reviewing the allegations Signature gathering ends, Utah CD3 heads toward a convention showdown Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion TMZ opens a Washington, D.C., office and offers cash for tips, raising questions about whether more candidates could drop out or step down Trump posts a meme depicting himself as Jesus Provo Cougar Pride hosts event featuring a piñata resembling Sen. Mike Lee, a painting of President Donald Trump’s severed head on a platter, and decorative Molotov cocktails for sale Happy Tax Day, Utah families spend nearly 2½ hours each workday paying taxes

Take 2 Podcast, Friday, April 10, 2026 Heidi Hatch with Maura Carabello of Exoro Group and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz. Vice President JD Vance is set to lead ceasefire talks this weekend, as tensions tied to a potential conflict with Iran continue. There are ongoing questions about whether a ceasefire will hold and if the Strait of Hormuz will remain open. Gas prices in Utah are now higher than the national average, $4.26 compared to $4.16. Lawmakers are also discussing how the state’s gas tax bill works and what it means for drivers. As the legislative session wraps, the group looks at highlights and lowlights, including early fundraising in Utah’s newly redrawn congressional districts and the latest update on efforts to repeal Proposition 4. President Donald Trump is requesting $1 billion to restore and protect the Great Salt Lake, bringing renewed attention to the lake’s decline and long-term environmental concerns. Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is urging the Department of Homeland Security to abandon a proposed detention center in Salt Lake City. In an April 6 letter, she raised concerns about the plan, as questions remain about whether DHS can back out after already purchasing the site. Utah’s job market continues to grow. Nonfarm payroll employment increased an estimated 0.6% over the past 12 months as of January 2026. A Utah Valley University commencement decision is drawing more attention. The selection of Sharon McMahon as speaker is facing criticism, with College Republicans speaking out against the choice.   Photo Courtesy: Jackson Murphy

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & Carolyn Phippen, Political Advisor CD1: Democrats try new tactic to win House seat in Utah, running as progressives in red state Open Primary: Who will it favor? DATA FOR PROGRESS INTERNAL POLL RESULTS dfp_ut01_memo_crosstabs.pdf Signatures for D1 Blouin and McAdams will both be in the primary   CD2: House Speaker Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan Endorse Blake Moore for Reelection–   Lisonbee counting on Convention support- calls out Moore for Advertising campaign using House $$   Latter-day Saints are the 2nd most Republican religious group in America — but also the only one shifting away   Washington County Sheriff steps down after accusations of misconduct   President Trump signs an order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list Lt Governor immediately spoke out against the order   Forest Service Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City   Trump “You’re Fired” AG Pam Bondi DHS Kristis Noem President Trump is requesting $1 billion to restore Great Salt Lake as part of his annual budget proposal to Congress

Take 2 Podcast March 27 Heidi Hatch Maura Carabello Exoro Group Rep Ryan Wilcox Utah Legislature   Repeal Prop 4 dies in Senate District 15 with signature removals   Trump signs emergency order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal   SLC Mayor Mendenhall: No water for ICE facility   Governor Cox vetoes: HB462: Gov. Spencer Cox vetoes bill providing internet service on Utah’s rural school buses   HB164:  Would have required health care providers to tell patients how to file complaints with the state Division of Professional Licensing   School bell-to-bell cell phone ban   All prop bets are off in Utah under new law   Curtis, Schiff introduce bipartisan legislation to ban sports prediction market contracts   Wilcox bills: HB0044S07 Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments HB0072S02 Coercion Amendments Creates the criminal offense of aiding or encouraging suicide (moving the current language regarding aiding suicide from the criminal offense of manslaughter).

Host: Heidi Hatch Maura Carabello Exoro Group John Dougall Former State Auditor   Utah Caucus night   Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz endorses Karianne Lisonbee against incumbent Congressman Blake Moore   Prop 4 Repeal Update – Senator Riebe District within striking distance for Better Boundaries 102 signatures beyond requirement   ICE warehouse SLC spurs protests and condemnation from SLC and County Mayor’s Utah Democrats SLC Mayor Mendenhall says they won’t run utilities and can’t to the warehouse, demands meeting with DHS Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was not given any notice that the Department of Homeland Security was purchasing a warehouse in Salt Lake City Cox said he supports having an ICE detention center in Utah: He said such a center is necessary in the West, as several states, he argued, lack space to hold migrant detainees. Cox said he’d discussed establishing a detention center in the state with President Joe Biden’s administration prior to Trump taking office again.     February Polling on ICE Detention in Utah     Cesar Chavez: An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls Utah Legislature named scholarships after Chavez SLC named 500 South after the Labor leader –   Gov. Cox signs 72 bills in the 2026 General Legislative Session   Governor Cox new book   Random House has announced a book deal with Spencer Cox, offering what the Utah governor calls a guide to lowering political tensions in the U.S.   The book, titled Off Ramp, focuses on depolarization and aims to help Americans navigate disagreements in everyday life, from the dinner table to social media and politics.