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Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Gov. Cox urging state agencies to prepare for a recession Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to be prepared for a potential recession. It comes amid concerns from economists that the trade wars between the U.S. and foreign countries could throw the global economy into a tailspin. Governor Cox spoke about his guidance to state agencies this morning during his monthly press conference. He says ultimately, it's best to be prepared for the worst. State lawmakers may hold impeachment proceedings against Utah judge Nationwide, there have been calls for impeaching judges based on their decisions -- namely those who've ruled against President Trump. In Utah, lawmakers may begin impeachment proceedings for a judge accused of actual crimes. The Inside Sources hosts spend a few minutes talking about the novelty of impeachment and why it still matters. Trump administration continues fight against Harvard University The fight between the Trump administration and Ivy League universities continues today... with the focus ramping up on Harvard University. Now, there are reports that the IRS is looking for ways to remove Harvard’s non-profit tax status while the Department of Homeland Security looks to bar the university from admitting foreign students. Pres. Trump says he can’t wait for Fed Chair to be terminated President Trump is lashing out at the Chair of the Federl Reserve Jerome Powell today after Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago that the President's tariffs were bound to result in "at least a temporary rise in inflation." Inside Sources talks about the independence the Fed is supposed to have and why it matters. SCOTUS to hear arguments on future of birthright citizenship A new development today in the fight to redefine who gets citizenship. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as the Trump administration moves to redefine the 14th Amendment. It comes after several nationwide injunctions on the President's executive orders to end Birthright Citizenship. Republican lawmakers continue to face angry constituents at town hall meetings Republican lawmakers have faced some rather rough town halls over the past few months. What are usually peaceful (boring) town hall meetings have turned loud and rambunctious thanks to angry constituents voicing frustration over things President Trump is doing. Republicans continue to hold those town halls and are even fighting back a bit themselves now. Inside Sources discusses a few of the events from this week. Democratic vice chair to fund challengers of “ineffective” incumbents in primaries During the 2024 election cycle, we spoke several times about infighting among Republicans and unity among Democrats. But now, the infighting could be moving into the Democratic Party. The new 25-year-old vice chair of the Democratic National Committee is taking a hard stand against traditional Dems, pledging to fund primary challengers who will do more than the incumbents..

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider During the 2024 election cycle, we spoke several times about infighting among Republicans and unity among Democrats. But now, the infighting could be moving into the Democratic Party. The new 25-year-old vice chair of the Democratic National Committee is taking a hard stand against traditional Dems, pledging to fund primary challengers who will do more than the incumbents.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Republican lawmakers have faced some rather rough town halls over the past few months. What are usually peaceful (boring) town hall meetings have turned loud and rambunctious thanks to angry constituents voicing frustration over things President Trump is doing. Republicans continue to hold those town halls and are even fighting back a bit themselves now. Inside Sources discusses a few of the events from this week.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider A new development today in the fight to redefine who gets citizenship. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as the Trump administration moves to redefine the 14th Amendment. It comes after several nationwide injunctions on the President's executive orders to end Birthright Citizenship.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider President Trump is lashing out at the Chair of the Federl Reserve Jerome Powell today after Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago that the President's tariffs were bound to result in "at least a temporary rise in inflation." Inside Sources talks about the independence the Fed is supposed to have and why it matters.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider The fight between the Trump administration and Ivy League universities continues today... with the focus ramping up on Harvard University. Now, there are reports that the IRS is looking for ways to remove Harvard’s non-profit tax status while the Department of Homeland Security looks to bar the university from admitting foreign students.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Nationwide, there have been calls for impeaching judges based on their decisions -- namely those who've ruled against President Trump. In Utah, lawmakers may begin impeachment proceedings for a judge accused of actual crimes. The Inside Sources hosts spend a few minutes talking about the novelty of impeachment and why it still matters.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to be prepared for a potential recession. It comes amid concerns from economists that the trade wars between the U.S. and foreign countries could throw the global economy into a tailspin. Governor Cox spoke about his guidance to state agencies this morning during his monthly press conference. He says ultimately, it's best to be prepared for the worst.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt A federal judge has found that the Trump administration can be held in contempt of court. It comes after the administration allowed planes full of deportees to fly to an El Salvadorian prison, even after a judge said those plans needed to turn around. Today, Judge Boasberg said the act was a “willful disobedience of judicial order." KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas joins the program to explain the judge’s order and what happens next. China positioning itself as ‘stable’ economic power thanks to American tariff troubles Tariffs have been ever present in everyone's minds over the past several weeks. Here locally, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to make plans for a possible recession as a result of the tariffs. And now China is positioning itself it be the source of economic "stability and certainty." All of this comes while President Trump seeks to bring countries to the bargaining table as he tries to fix what he calls a trade imbalance. The tax burden faced by Utah families Not all taxes are created equal. So while we get tax cuts in some places, we often see tax rises in other places. This imbalance warrants a deeper dive -- what's the actual tax burden for the average Utah family? Are they paying more or less taxes overall in 2025? Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association joins Inside Sources in the studio to discuss the organization’s Beehive Family Report. Could Pres. Trump be open to increasing taxes on millionaires? Tax hikes for millionaires? Reports say that President Trump is open to the idea, even as Congressional leaders push back saying they oppose the idea of any tax hikes. Among House Republicans however, the idea is getting mixed reactions. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the possibility of this idea moving forward. Signatures gathered, turned in for referendum on public labor union law Will Utah voters get the chance to vote to overturn House Bill 267, which barred public labor unions from collective bargaining? That's the question on everyone's mind today after opponents to the bill turned in signatures today calling for a referendum on the issue. According to the Protect Utah Coalition -- who was behind the referendum drive -- 320,000 signatures were collected in 30 days. That's more than double what is required under state law. Now, those signatures must be verified. State Director of Elections Ryan Cowley breaks down the process and requirements. Audit finds Utah’s elections are secure but have security vulnerabilities Utah's election system is secure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. A new report outlines several vulnerabilities found during a recent audit, including poor password management. Our own Taylor Morgan is an expert with all things elections; he explains how the findings and recommendations will help Utah’s elections be even more secure. From the Hill to the Trails: The future of Utah’s outdoors after the legislative session Of the 500+ bills passed during this year's legislative session, several of them addressed Utah's outdoors and recreation areas. Now that the dust of the legislative session has settled, we're getting a clearer look at how those bills will affect Utah's outdoors. State Representative Doug Owens joined a panel today to discuss those policies and the future of outdoor recreation in the state; he joins the show to share some insights from that conversation. Fundraising already underway for U.S. House races Election Day for members of the House of Representatives is still more than 18 months away. But the fundraising efforts are already well underway. And in this day and age, you need a lot of money to run a good campaign. Inside Sources finishes things off with Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon having a...

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Election Day for members of the House of Representatives is still more than 18 months away. But the fundraising efforts are already well underway. And in this day and age, you need a lot of money to run a good campaign. Inside Sources finishes things off with Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon having a discussion all about money in politics.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Of the 500+ bills passed during this year's legislative session, several of them addressed Utah's outdoors and recreation areas. Now that the dust of the legislative session has settled, we're getting a clearer look at how those bills will affect Utah's outdoors. State Representative Doug Owens joined a panel today to discuss those policies and the future of outdoor recreation in the state; he joins the show to share some insights from that conversation.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Utah's election system is secure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. A new report outlines several vulnerabilities found during a recent audit, including poor password management. Our own Taylor Morgan is an expert with all things elections; he explains how the findings and recommendations will help Utah’s elections be even more secure.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Will Utah voters get the chance to vote to overturn House Bill 267, which barred public labor unions from collective bargaining? That's the question on everyone's mind today after opponents to the bill turned in signatures today calling for a referendum on the issue. According to the Protect Utah Coalition -- who was behind the referendum drive -- 320,000 signatures were collected in 30 days. That's more than double what is required under state law. Now, those signatures must be verified. State Director of Elections Ryan Cowley breaks down the process and requirements.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Tax hikes for millionaires? Reports say that President Trump is open to the idea, even as Congressional leaders push back saying they oppose the idea of any tax hikes. Among House Republicans however, the idea is getting mixed reactions. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the possibility of this idea moving forward.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Not all taxes are created equal. So while we get tax cuts in some places, we often see tax rises in other places. This imbalance warrants a deeper dive -- what's the actual tax burden for the average Utah family? Are they paying more or less taxes overall in 2025? Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association joins Inside Sources in the studio to discuss the organization’s Beehive Family Report.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Tariffs have been ever-present in everyone's minds over the past several weeks. Here locally, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to make plans for a possible recession as a result of the tariffs. And now China is positioning itself it be the source of economic "stability and certainty." All of this comes while President Trump seeks to bring countries to the bargaining table as he tries to fix what he calls a trade imbalance.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon A federal judge has found that the Trump administration can be held in contempt of court. It comes after the administration allowed planes full of deportees to fly to an El Salvadorian prison, even after a judge said those plans needed to turn around. Today, Judge Boasberg said the act was a “willful disobedience of judicial order." KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas joins the program to explain the judge’s order and what happens next.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Guest Host Rachelle Morris President Trump, El Salvador President say man mistakenly deported won’t be returned "We are complying with all court orders” -- That's what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said today when asked about the Supreme Court's order for the administration to "facilitate" the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvadorian prison. It comes as the President of El Salvador says he won’t return the man. The Inside Sources hosts discuss some of the nuances and how folks on both the left and the right say the courts are supporting their views with this case. Deportations of foreign students for their beliefs ramping up While much of the focus on deportations has been on the Maryland man mistakenly deported, there's been another large group of people facing deportation: foreign students attending U.S. universities. Last week, a judge said the government could deport a foreign national because of their beliefs. Now, it looks like that may be happening on a broader level across the country, especially among students holding pro-Palestinian views. Harvard to lose grant funding after standing up to the Trump Administration There's a battle brewing between Harvard University and the Trump Administration over whether the government can tell a private entity what to do or what policies to have. The Trump administration had demanded the university change its policies surrounding DEI and pro-Palestinian movements or lose funding. The university's president basically said to ‘pound sand.’ The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on when it’s appropriate for the government to tell a private group what to do. Measuring Pres. Trump’s effectiveness through the number of bills he’s signed We're nearly 100 days into President Trump's second term in the White House. His administration has said it's the most productive presidency in recent memory. But the President's only signed 5 bills so far... a far cry from what he did in his first term. And all of this while pushing out roughly 125 executive orders. It got us thinking -- is there some kind of imbalance here? Inside Sources digs into it. Utah ranks #1 for economic outlook... for the 18th year in a row If you've been listening to Inside Sources for quite some time, you'll recognize that we're pretty proud of our state. Sure, we have issues. But overall, Utah's a pretty darn good place to live. Now for the 18th year in a row, we're topping the charts for economic outlook. Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Economist at ALEC joins Inside Sources to talk about the report he co-authored and how Utah continues to push ahead in these rankings. Takeaways from Utah’s trade mission to Canada Mining and artificial intelligence -- we touched on both of those points last week when we spoke about Utah leaders visiting Canada for a trade mission. Now that everyone's back home in the Beehive State, we wanted to chat about the potential impacts of a closer partnership between Utah and our northerly neighbors in Canada, and what that could mean for the average Utahn. Jonathan Freedman, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah joins the program to discuss the trip. Liberal activists Bernie Sanders, AOC receive huge welcome in Utah As Democrats search for the message they hope will win them Congress in the midterms, the more liberal members of the party are going around hoping to get their message out front and center. Over the weekend, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied in Salt Lake City, taking aim at billionaires galore. The Inside Sources hosts give their thoughts on whether this is a potential winning message for Democrats. All-female Blue Origin mission: A win for women or a futile flop? Was it a giant step for womankind? Eh... maybe not. That’s how many women describe yesterday’s all-female crew on a Blue Origin mission to space. Inside Sources host Erin Rider and guest co-host...

Hosts: Erin Rider and Guest Host Rachelle Morris Was it a giant step for womankind? Eh... maybe not. That’s how many women describe yesterday’s all-female crew on a Blue Origin mission to space. Inside Sources host Erin Rider and guest co-host Rachelle Morris finish things off sharing their thoughts on whether this publicity stunt hurts or helps women overall.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Guest Host Rachelle Morris As Democrats search for the message they hope will win them Congress in the midterms, the more liberal members of the party are going around hoping to get their message out front and center. Over the weekend, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied in Salt Lake City, taking aim at billionaires galore. The Inside Sources hosts give their thoughts on whether this is a potential winning message for Democrats.