Episodes

The discussion on the weekly Take 2 podcast began with solemn commemoration of the 19 year anniversary of 9/11, a day when a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States included passenger airliners being hijacked and flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Podcast host Heidi Hatch, … Continue reading Take 2 – 19-year anniversary of 9/11, COVID-19 relief bill, high wind damage → See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch hosts guests Jim Dabakis (D) and Greg Hughes (R) – both former Utah lawmakers – for another episode of Take 2. The former lawmakers discussed the “conspiracy of silence” in Utah politics and other topics including: State of Emergency: It’s time to get government working as its designed; Race for the Governor’s seat: Does Chris Peterson have a … Continue reading Take 2 – Is there a ‘conspiracy of silence’ in Utah politics? → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch is joined by former Utah State Sen. Jim Dabakis (D) and former Republican Speaker of the House, Greg Hughes, for another episode of Take 2. Was the Republican convention at the White House illegal? Dabakis says yes, Hughes says no. And that’s not all they disagree about. They go head-to-head on … Continue reading Take 2 – Conventions, sports boycotts and Huntsman as a write-in candidate → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch reunites with former Utah State Sen. Jim Dabakis (D)and former Republican Speaker of the House, Greg Hughes. The trio discusses topics that include what the former lawmakers have been up to since March and the current state of affairs amid a worldwide pandemic from the novel coronavirus. The conversation was lively … Continue reading Take 2 – The Come Back Episode → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christopher Peterson joins host Heidi Hatch on Take 2 to talk about why he thinks he should be Utah’s next governor. The 5th generation Utahn was raised in Salt Lake County and went to the University of Utah and is now a law professor. He told Hatch: I’m running for governor because I believe some balance needs to … Continue reading Take 2 – Gubernatorial candidate Chris Peterson tours his ‘pioneer spirit,’ expertise → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

In this week’s Take 2, Heidi Hatch continues her podcast format to comply with social distancing featuring Utah’s gubernatorial candidates. Former chairman of the Utah Republican Party, Thomas Wright, joins Hatch in a discussion that includes how homeschooling and quarantine are going in the Wright house? Other topics tackled are: GOP convention is over: What’s next for the Wright … Continue reading PODCAST: Take 2 – Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright on hydroxychloroquine & more → See Priva...

Gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox joined host Heidi Hatch to talk about the race and the unusual state convention. Voting is happening, but how does it feel not to be there in person to make a pitch to delegates? Cox talks about his signature-gathering efforts, his campaigning with delegates and the advantage … Continue reading Take 2 Podcast with candidate Lt. Gov. Cox talking Utah COVID-19, campaign, daily life in pandemic → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

This week’s Take 2 podcast, the age of social distancing, features candidate for governor, Take 2 alumni and former Utah speaker of the house, Greg Hughes. Hughes discusses the Republican Convention voting that starts this week and what it might mean for the candidates. The conversation turned to the COVID-19 epidemic and the protests this … Continue reading Take 2 Podcast with Greg Hughes talks GOP convention, economic recovery from COVID-19 → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Heidi Hatch is joined by gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham, a Utah County entrepreneur. What can the Utah Legislature do in its special session now to help Utah businesses and families? Would it include possible tax cuts now and in the future? The two discuss Utah’s current Stay Safe, Stay Home directive. Is it working? Do we need … Continue reading Take 2: Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Take 2 podcast Host Heidi Hatch continues interviewing Utah gubernatorial candidates while practicing social distancing. This week, Hatch is joined by Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton. She announced her candidacy for the 2020 Utah governor race, Oct. 23, 2019. Since then, Winder’s campaign has discontinued gathering signatures to focus efforts on winning the Republican State Convention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

In this week’s Take 2 we take a step back from our usual format as we evolve with social distancing. Today we are joined by Jon Huntsman Jr. candidate for governor, former governor of Utah and ambassador to Russia and China. We talk about campaigning amid coronavirus, signature gathering and his economic plan to ensure … Continue reading Take 2 — Huntsman calls for Utah to dip into ‘rainy day fun’ to help businesses stay afloat → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Take 2 with Anchor Heidi Hatch features guests, Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The big news that the three-member panel is talking about is when the BIG ONE will hit following Wednesday’s 5.7 magnitude earthquake. Additional topics discussed include: Gov. Herbert repeals order from Salt Lake and Utah Counties that would … Continue reading Take 2 -State of emergency, earthquake, ‘recovery checks’ & more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

Congressman Chris Stewart sits down with 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch in a special edition of Take 2. They talk about the federal government’s response to coronavirus, economic fears and a possible stimulus package giving each American adult $1,000. Stewart has an alternate plan that may help those hardest hit. Click here to listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UTV’s Heidi Hatch hosts Utah’s State Auditor, John Dougall and Maura Carabello with the Exoro Group to talk the state of Utah from both side of politics. Like most things these days the discussion started with how Utah is handling Covid-19, commonly known as part of the virus family it is part of, the coronavirus. … Continue reading Take 2: Coronavirus, abortion walkout, budget matters and porn labeling → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Take 2 with Anchor Heidi Hatch featured guests, Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The main topic of discussion in the podcast is the proposed bills in the 63rd general session of the Utah State Legislature, including House Bill 34 – Abortion Revisions – heard before a packed house. The Senate panel approved elective abortion ban in … Continue reading PODCAST: Take 2 – Abortion bill, coronavirus, Super Tuesday & Olympia Hills → See Privacy Policy at https:...

Take 2 celebrates its 50th episode with Anchor Heidi Hatch with guests and Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The milestone was marked with a discussion about the Democratic presidential campaigns in Utah with Pete Buttigieg and Mike Bloomberg. The discussion continued on the following topics: Bloomberg self-funding: Is he buying votes or avoiding the … Continue reading Take 2 celebrates 50th episode talking about repeal of Prop 4, campaigns & more → See P...

Take 2 is hosted this week by Anchor Heidi Hatch with guests and Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The special Valentine’s Day episode began with a discussion about the 150th anniversary of Utah granting women the right to vote. A Utah woman cast the first ballot under a … Continue reading Take 2 – Women’s suffrage, equality, polygamy, governor’s race and more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Take 2 is hosted this week by Anchor Jim Spiewak with guests and Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The topics discussed in Utah’s political world include the impeachment vote where Sen. Mitt Romney broke from his party and issued a guilty vote of Article I of the charge … Continue reading Take 2: Impeachment vote, bill to recall Romney and more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Take 2 welcomes Sen. Dan McCay (R – District 11) and Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and host 2News Heidi Hatch. UTAH LEGISLATURE IN SESSION TAX REFORM REPEALED: Meanwhile, there have been 139,793 verified signatures as of Thursday morning. “We applaud those who have engaged in the civic process and made their voices heard. We … Continue reading Take 2 – Tax reform, new abortion bill, gun storage & recalling US Senators → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Take 2 welcomes a new guest with former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman who will join guest Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and host 2News Heidi Hatch. The topics discussed in the political climate of Utah, which was rocked lately with a questionable HIV campaign, included the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump that … Continue reading Take 2 – Impeachment, condom conundrum, abortion & women in the workforce → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Take 2 guests Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah Sen. Dan McCay (Riverton-Dist. 41), talk with 2News Heidi Hatch about politics in Utah. The Friday discussion led off with former Take 2 guest, Greg Hughes, joining the gubernatorial race. The first debate of the candidates vying for Utah’s head of the executive branch … Continue reading Take 2 – Governor’s $20 billion budget, tax referendum, inland port ruling & more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch hosts guests Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Greg Hughes, former Speaker of the House, in its first episode of Take 2 in 2020. The panel discussed Thursday’s attack by Joint Special Operations Command that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, Qassem Suleimani. Carabello and Hughes didn’t exactly agree on … Continue reading Take 2 – Iran attack, tax referendum, governor’s race and more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch hosts another Take 2 Podcast with guests Maura Carabello, of the Exoro Group, and Utah’s former Speaker of the House, Greg Hughes. The lively debate focused on several topics; impeachment, tax reform and background checks on guns. The trio also discussed the claim by a whistleblower that The Church of Jesus … Continue reading Take 2 – Impeachment, citizen referendum on new tax code, federal parental leave → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

2News Anchor Heidi Hatch hosts guests Maura Carabello and Greg Hughes to talk about politics from both sides of the aisle. A new tax code has been introduced in a special session of the Utah Legislature. It awaits a signature by Gov. Gary Herbert but is opposed by Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox. An impeachment vote … Continue reading Take 2 – New tax code, impeachment vote and more → See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...