Take 2 Podcast: Utah's wildfire crisis, Supreme Court decisions, and what's next in Utah politics
Take 2Show Notes
Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz
Utah Legislative Primary Races
Lessons Learned, who will lead the Utah Senate
Wildfire Crisis in Utah
Fallen Firefighters
Three wildland firefighters killed on the Utah-Colorado border
Two additional firefighters seriously injured
Cottonwood Fire
More than 100 condos and 30 cabins destroyed at Eagle Point Resort
Damage assessment continues
Wildland Firefighter Employment Protections
Should part-time wildland firefighters have job protection when called to active duty?
Forest Service Staffing Cuts
Are management and staffing cuts contributing to current wildfire challenges?
Headquarters relocation from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City
Supreme Court Decisions
Transgender Sports
Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender students from participating on girls sports teams
6-3 decision
Mail Ballots
Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked by Election Day
More than a dozen states currently follow this practice
Birthright Citizenship
Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship
6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara
Charlie Kirk Murder Case
Court Hearing Next Week
Accused killer Tyler Robinson back in court
Charlie Kirk's parents, widow Erika and others expected to attend
Tight courtroom security, no electronics allowed
Utah Supreme Court expected to decide before Monday whether Robinson's roommate/romantic partner must testify
Happy Birthday America – 250 years’ worth celebrating
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Host: Heidi Hatch