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Take 2 Podcast: Israel Strikes Iran, Trump’s Guard Order Illegal, Protests Spark in Utah

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Take 2 Podcast | June 12

With Heidi Hatch Maura Carabello (Exoro Group) Greg Hughes (KNRS, former House Speaker)

Israel Strikes Iran

Israeli military launches targeted strike on Iranian facilities.

U.S. not involved but on alert for retaliation.

Judge: Trump Acted Illegally

Court rules Trump’s National Guard deployment to LA was unconstitutional.

National Guard Troop control must return to Gov. Newsom.

Newsom: “Democracy is next.”

Protests in Utah

Anti-ICE protest happening now in Salt Lake City.

Statewide rallies expected for “No Kings Day” on Saturday.

Gov. Cox, Mayor Mendenhall warn against violence but support peaceful protest.

Flashback: 2020 protest fallout resurfaces—Sim Gill questioned SLC’s lack of police response in 2020.

SLC Council Race Heats Up Liddy Huntsman, daughter of former Gov. Jon Huntsman, joins the race.

AI Moratorium Fight

Utah lawmakers oppose pause on AI development in the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Concerns over innovation and economic growth raised.

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