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Take 2

Heidi Hatch

Booking Overview

A local Utah politics and public-affairs panel focused on state legislation, elections, policy disputes, and national issues affecting Utah, typically featuring multiple elected officials, political analysts, party leaders, and former government officials. Credible pitches include Utah policymakers, regional political strategists, public-policy experts, and issue advocates with direct knowledge of Utah affairs; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly books accessible regional decision-makers and analysts rather than only nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 328

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 221.0k subscribers

Instagram: 117.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@sbgtv.com

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Host

Heidi Hatch - KUTV 2News journalist and news anchor covering Utah news and public affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Utah elected officials, state party leaders, former government officials, political analysts, legislative candidates, and policy experts with direct knowledge of Utah affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed Utah government leadership, Leadership of a state political party or policy organization, Direct experience in Utah elections, legislation, or public administration, Professional expertise in state and national public policy

Recent Guest Discussions

John Dougall - The Political And Civic Legacy Of 9/11, Memorialization Debates, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s National Profile, And State Policy Litigation.

Maura Carabello - Utah And National Politics, Elections, Legislation, Public Policy, And Political Strategy.

Doug Fiefia - Utah Legislative Issues, Proposed Parameters For Flock Cameras And Alprs, Elections, And Public Lands Policy.

Maura Carabello - Utah Legislative Priorities, Automated License-plate Reader Policy, Elections, Bears Ears And Grand Staircase Protections, And National Politics.

Maura Carabello - Utah Elections, Voter Requirements, Data-center Policy, Wildfire Response, Economic Issues, And State Politics.

Recent Topics

Utah Politics, Elections, Public Policy, State Government, Political Analysis

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Take 2 Podcast: Utah’s Election sprint, ballot amendments, death penalty debate

October 05, 2026

This week on Take 2 Podcast: Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello of the Exoro Group and Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson.  The 2026 election sprint: Mail ballots go out Oct. 13 ahead of Utah’s Nov. 3 general election. The new Salt Lake-centered 1st Congressional District and whether it could help determine the balance of power in Washington. Breaking down the CD1 debate between Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen: Did either candidate move undecided voters? What to w...

Take 2 Podcast: Election Security, UVU Review, Curtis Calls for Investigation

September 26, 2026

Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello with the Exoro Group and Rep. Ryan Wilcox, who sits on the Utah Legislative Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee. The 158-page UVU campus-safety review following the Charlie Kirk shooting: staffing, coordination and accountability. The Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to use the SAVE database to check voter citizenship — and what it means for Utah’s election administration and voter privacy. The federal case a...

Take 2 Podcast: Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joins Heidi Hatch to discuss Utah’s legal fight with the U.S. Department of Justice

September 19, 2026

This week on the Take 2 podcast, Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joins Heidi Hatch to discuss Utah’s legal fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over access to voters’ unredacted personal information. The interview was recorded Sept. 14, just hours before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the separate USPS case. Henderson says the lawsuit will not affect Utah’s upcoming election.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Take 2?

Take 2 is hosted by Heidi Hatch. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@sbgtv.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Take 2?

The publicly listed email for Take 2: podcasts@sbgtv.com.

How many listeners does Take 2 have?

Podseeker estimates Take 2 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Take 2?

Take 2 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Utah elected officials, state party leaders, former government officials, political analysts, legislative candidates, and policy experts with direct knowledge of Utah affairs. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed Utah government leadership; Leadership of a state political party or policy organization; Direct experience in Utah elections, legislation, or public administration. Recent guests include John Dougall, Maura Carabello, and Doug Fiefia.

How hard is it to get booked on Take 2?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Take 2 cover?

Recent episodes cover Utah Politics, Elections, Public Policy, State Government, and Political Analysis. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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