Show Notes
KUTV TAKE 2 PODCAST Nov 14, 2025
Late-Night Ruling, Utah’s New Blue District, and the End of the Shutdown
Guests: Rob Axson, Utah GOP Chair | Rep. Doug Owens
New Maps: Judge Gibson throws out Map C and approves Map 1 — minutes before the deadline.
Blue District: New 1st District leans D+14, putting a GOP-held seat in play.
Appeal Uncertain: Cox supports appealing, but none filed yet.
Prop 4 Fight: GOP ballot initiative to repeal the independent redistricting law underway UFRG.org
Who Draws the Lines? Debate over legislative authority vs. judicial oversight.
Democrats Jump In: McAdams running; Riebe challenging; Blouin a possible contender.
Impeachment Talk: Rep. MacPherson drafting a bill to impeach the judge.
Shutdown Ends: Trump signs funding bill; agencies reopen; ACA tax credits could spark the next battle.
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