Take 2 Podcast: No map appeal, shift left, Epstein files, Utah birthrate

Heidi Hatch | Maura Carabello, Exoro Group | Curt Bramble, former state senator • Speaker Mike Schultz on redistricting ruling Says Judge Gibson’s late decision blocked any chance for an emergency appeal; calls timing “wrong” and says it cut the Legislature out of the court process. • Rep. Burgess Owens letter Accuses judge of overstepping and “imposing an outcome never chosen by the people.” • Redistricting history with Curt Bramble Utah missed a fourth seat by 856 people after the 2000 Census; Bramble helped draw the first four-district map. • New map creates a safe blue district Republicans now competing for three GOP seats; questions around whether 74-year-old Owens will retire. • Candidates for Utah’s new Democratic district Derek Kitchen joins Ben McAdams and Kathleen Riebe. Others considering: Caroline Gleich, Kael Weston, Nate Blouin. • Trump backs release of Epstein files Bill requires AG to release unclassified DOJ records within 30 days, including names of officials and entities tied to Epstein. • Utah birthrate continues to fall Most counties still above replacement level, but two-thirds saw declines; shifts peak childbearing to ages 25–29. • Juvenile aggravated murder bill Would allow judges to send offenders convicted as adults directly to prison instead of secure care. • Brigham City nuclear project $750M investment under Gov. Cox’s “Operation Gigawatt,” creating Utah’s first full-scale nuclear ecosystem. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.