Take 2 Podcast: Late-Night Ruling, Utah’s New Blue District, and the End of the Shutdown

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.