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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