Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello Exoro Group & John Dougall State Auditor Legislative Audit of AG Sean Reyes OfficeFormer Utah GOP chair Derek Brown is exploring to run for attorney general as audit of Reyes begins.New Legislative LeadershipThe legislature is looking at bill to put “School Guardians” into every Utah SchoolFentanyl Free ElectionsVoter turnout one week out from election day In Utah’s CD2 22%Congress passed a continuing resolution that gets us through to the new...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guest: Congressional District 2 Republican Candidate Celeste Maloy Heidi Hatch sat down with Republican Candidate Celeste Maloy on Nov. 10, 2023, ahead of the Nov. 21 election. They discussed infighting in the Republican party in Congress and newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson. A looming government shut down and whether funding for the war in Ukraine and The war in Israel should be included. There is talk of including funding for the US Mexico border in any...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes& Maura Carabello National Election Day: solid wins for democratsSLC Mayoral Race: New off brand endorsementRep John Curtis may still run for US SenateLooking ahead one election cycle: 2 New 2024 gubernatorial candidatesBlake Moore elected as Vice Chair of House GOP- House Speaker Johnson’s former role.Full Day Kindergarten recently funded by the Legislature is a BIG hit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Election ChargesUtah CD2US Senate: NEW Nov 1 Carolyn Phippen is inNew US House Speaker Mike JohnsonRomney Book debuts at #3 on NYT Best Sellers listUtah Legislature - Brad Wilson replacement See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heidi Hatch sat down with Democratic candidate Kathleen Riebe to discuss why she decided to run for Congress, her experience as a school teacher, State Legislator and mom of 2. Hear where she stands on the economy, funding Ukraine, Israel, how to fix Social Security, energy and who she supports for President. Riebe on X formerly Twitter said “Celeste Maloy would cut Social Security and Medicare - and just reminded Utah voters. I will defend the public, earned benefits that Utahns and...

Take 2 Podcast: October 13, 2023

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Speaker Of the House- McCarthy Out- Republicans in a mess with budget clock ticking“Wholesale the whole group.” Greg Hughes on Congressional members including Utah’s Representatives after the vote to oust Speaker McCarthy.Biden is Building the Wall: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Wednesday there is an "acute and immediate need" to build border wall in southern Texas.Sharp pivot from what Joe Biden said in...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Senator Diane Feinstein dead at the age of 90Government shutdown loomsUtah will keep National Parks open and Pay WIC benefits.Legislative members call on AG Reyes to comment on Tim Ballard accusations.US Senate Seat: Brad Wilson Officially in, Josh Romney out, Congressman John Curtis in or out?GOP Debate- did anyone inspire? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello Exoro Group & Mike Schultz House Majority Leader US Senate Candidates: Who is in, out and the news surrounding potential candidate Tim BallardNew Utah House Speaker RaceFormer SLC Mayor Ralph Becker Endorsed Erin Mendenhall for MayorUtah Taxpayers pay above national average.Trump UAW See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host: Heidi Hatch Special Guest Kelsey Berg: Political Director for Romney Senate Campaign and Romney Deputy Chief of Staff for 4.5 years.Berg left Romney’s office in May to work for the Miller Group as VP of Government relations.Her insight into Romney’s decision to run for Senate after his Presidential loss.What was it like working for Romney and guiding policy?Named to Utah Valley’s 40 under 40 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

CD2 PrimaryCeleste Maloy winsSLC Mayoral Race is on13 presidential centers sign unified warning on the state of democracySen. Jake Anderegg resignsLawsuit claims Utah failing to stop Great Salt Lake from shrinking See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello Exoro Group & John Dougall State AuditorCD2 Poll 47% undecided – the poll two weeks old. Completed as ballots arrived at homes on the 15th.Voter turnoutSenator Romney won’t announce until the fall.Brad Wilson has an exploratory committee but is acting more like a candidate.Republican GOP DebateMcConnell freezes up, now what? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura CarabelloUtah GOP will hold Caucus not primary for Presidential Election:Utah Primary Debate- no Becky EdwardsRobert Axson RNC summer meetings vote.Freshman lawmaker resigns.Utah Farm Bureau president Ron Gibson resigned from the job.4th Trump Indictment in Georgia using RICO or racketeering laws.Utah National Guard Commander on administrative leaveHawaii Wildfires See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Biden’s tour of the mountain west1st Biden Creates new national monument near Grand Canyon in Arizona key battleground state (Biden won narrowly 2020)Romney, Lee, and Governor Cox, all quickly denounced it.Antiquities Act use or misuseGrazing rightsEnergy production halted.Biden’s arrival in Utah: Governor and 1st lady Cox, Jenny Wilson, Mendenhall greet POTUS.Salt Lake VA hosts Biden: PACT ActDeer Valley FundraiserFBI shoot and...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guest: Dr. Shereef Elnahal MD MBA US Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Health President Biden visited Utah’s VA hospital in Salt Lake City on the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act.  Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary of Veteran’s Health joined the President on his trip.  He sat down with Heidi Hatch to discuss healthcare for Veterans expanded by the PACT Act, mental health care, getting medical care to rural vets and the new 988 +1 suicide line specifically...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Liberty Park – crime and homeless camps on the riseSalt Lake Municipal election November- Mendenhall outraises Rocky AndersonJudge throws out case that would take Celeste Maloy off the ballot.10 DEBATES in 12 days or private campaign events?Governor Cox Social Media push “Unmask the dangers of social media.”Trump Indictment: Not guilty pleaDevon Archer testifies before Congress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura CarabelloCongressional Hearings on AliensAge limits for federal officeRomney wants everyone out of the Presidential race.DeSantis in Utah answered question on new African American Ed CurriculumFormer President Trump facing new charges.Presidential Poll NumbersHunter Biden Plea deal Falls Through See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Greg Hughes & Maura Carabello Utah CD2 Race: Exclusive, Greg Hughes talks about his run, loss, and convention.Greg’s campaign experienceCeleste Maloy wins in 5th round at convention.Lawsuit filed by R Quinn Denning contends Maloy is not qualified.Becky Edwards and Bruce Hough get signatures needed.Presidential RaceDeSantis in Utah for fundraising and open event at Capitol FridayBiden is in political/legal trouble with Hunter Biden Laptop/IRS FBI...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Former US Attorney for the State of Utah Brett Tolman and Executive Director of Right on CrimeSchool debt forgiveness ruling Friday Am release.Affirmative Action SCOTUS decision: 6-3 and 6-2 decisionLGBTQ website SCOTUS rulingTrump ChargesHunter Biden Plea deal/Whistle Blower2-tiered Justice system in the US- does it exist- if so how and where do we start fresh and start holding the powerful accountable?First Step Act/Criminal Justice reform does it play into any of...

Take 2 Podcast for June 23, 2023.

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello - Exoro Group & Mike Schultz - House Majority Leader CD2 Race is set: 22 candidates compared to 26 when Chafetz resigned.Special Session Committee hearing discussed book bans from the Bible to pornography.Brian Redd new Executive Director Depart Corrections- can he fix probation and parole?52% of Utahns disapprove of a 2023 law that would require all abortions to be performed in hospitals, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello - Exoro Group & John Dougall - Utah State Auditor INDICTMENT: Former President Donald Trump – 1st American President criminally indicted by the Department of Justice. Congressman Chris Stewart Sets Sept. 15 as resignation date Gov. Cox sets up special election guidelines. Congressional District 2 filings: How many people seek signatures. Special Session: Will decided when voters will have to be registered as Republicans. Road Rage On The...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello - Exoro Group & Mike Schultz - Majority Leader Utah HouseGovernor Pride Month Declaration: A little shorter than in years past.Congressman Chris Stewart Resigns (No date set)New Utah Law passed in 2020 for replacement Election.Possible CandidatesDebt Ceiling VoteSenate Voted to undo Biden student Loan Relief: Biden says he will veto.Amy Fowler SLC Council ResignsDavis Schools remove Bible from Elementary and Jr, High Libraries: Vulgarity and...

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello - Exoro Group & Greg Hughes - Former Utah House SpeakerPRIDE Merchandise pulled at TargetTrent Staggs running for US SenateDeSantis officially inCNN PRESIDENTIAL POLLColorado River DealGreat Salt Lake National Park See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.