Take 2 Podcast: JD Vance set to lead ceasefire talks this weekend, Utah gas prices higher than national average
About this episode
The episode discusses JD Vance leading ceasefire talks, rising gas prices in Utah, and various legislative issues.
Take 2 Podcast, Friday, April 10, 2026 Heidi Hatch with Maura Carabello of Exoro Group and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz. Vice President JD Vance is set to lead ceasefire talks this weekend, as tensions tied to a potential conflict with Iran continue. There are ongoing questions about whether a ceasefire will hold and if the Strait of Hormuz will remain open. Gas prices in Utah are now higher than the national average, $4.26 compared to $4.16. Lawmakers are also discussing how the state’s gas tax bill works and what it means for drivers. As the legislative session wraps, the group looks at highlights and lowlights, including early fundraising in Utah’s newly redrawn congressional districts and the latest update on efforts to repeal Proposition 4. President Donald Trump is requesting $1 billion to restore and protect the Great Salt Lake, bringing renewed attention to the lake’s decline and long-term environmental concerns. Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is urging the Department of Homeland Security to abandon a proposed detention center in Salt Lake City. In an April 6 letter, she raised concerns about the plan, as questions remain about whether DHS can back out after…
People in this episode
Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Maura Carabello, Mike Schultz
Topics covered
- ceasefire talks
- Utah gas prices
- legislative session
- environmental concerns
- job market growth
- congressional districts
- Proposition 4 repeal
Keywords
- JD Vance
- Utah gas prices
- ceasefire
- environmental concerns
- legislative session
- Donald Trump
- Great Salt Lake
- Salt Lake County
- job market
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Exoro Group, Department of Homeland Security
Places: Utah, Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake
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