Take 2 Podcast: Redistricting new maps, Great Salt Lake woes, Charlie Kirk memorial

Take 2 Podcast Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 Guests: Heidi Hatch, Maura Carabello (Exoro Group), Sen. Daniel McCay Redistricting New Maps Public comment period runs for 10 days, through Oct. 5 Feedback can be submitted at redistricting.utah.gov Special session scheduled for Oct. 6 to vote on the new map Final maps will be submitted to the courts for approval   Great Salt Lake Water Woes Gov. Spencer Cox launches GSL 2034, a public-private charter urging all Utahns to help restore the lake Comes with a $200 million pledge, half already committed by Ducks Unlimited over 10 years New philanthropic coalition Great Salt Lake Rising aims to raise an additional $100 million within a year, led by Josh Romney Cox wants lake elevation back to 4,198 feet by the 2034 Winter Olympics (currently at 4,191 feet)   Charlie Kirk Monument at UVU Petition supporting memorial: 20,000 signatures Petition opposing memorial: 13,000 signatures UVU announced creation of a Memorial Committee, co-chaired by Scott M. Smith (UVU Board of Trustees, Qualtrics co-founder) and Amanda Covington (Utah Board of Higher Education chair) Committee will include students, political leaders, and other stakeholders   USU Turning Point Event – Tuesday, Sept. 30 Featured guests: Gov. Spencer Cox, Sen. Mike Lee, Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz Some surprise at Cox’s participation after past criticism from Charlie Kirk in 2022 Still unclear if the format will be a panel or Q&A   Sutherland Institute Transition Rick Larsen to step down as CEO on Jan. 1, 2026, and become president emeritus   One Week Out from Possible Government Shutdown Federal government faces shutdown if Congress fails to pass spending bill by Oct. 1 Republicans and Democrats remain divided, particularly over extending enhanced ACA premium subsidies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.