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Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello  Final analysis of President Trump’s first 100 days in office  The first 100 days of a presidency can either set the stage for success or create chaos that can be hard to come back from. This week, we’ve been focused on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. And today, we cap off our discussion and analysis of that milestone date. The whole group of Inside Sources hosts walk through the President’s first chunk of his second term, covering issues like immigration, the economy, his Cabinet, and so much more.  Final thoughts from the Inside Sources/KSL at Night hosts  Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had.   

Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello  Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had. 

Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello  The first 100 days of a presidency can either set the stage for success or create chaos that can be hard to come back from. This week, we’ve been focused on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. And today, we cap off our discussion and analysis of that milestone date. The whole group of Inside Sources hosts walk through the President’s first chunk of his second term, covering issues like immigration, the economy, his Cabinet, and so much more.   

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  Waltz nominated to be UN ambassador, Rubio steps in as interim advisor  President Donald Trump's national security advisor Michael Waltz is expected to step down. This comes after growing frustrations with Waltz after he added a reporter to a Signal chat with top Trump officials that discussed a US military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump had repeatedly defended both Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the Signal incidents. Marco Rubio will act as national security advisor and Waltz is now being nominated for United Nations Ambassador. Marty and Adam discuss how all this played out this morning and what’s next.    Is Donald Trump’s involvement in crypto ethical?  Donald Trump is hosting a special crypto related dinner on May 22. The event, which is black-tie optional and hosted at the president’s private club in the Washington area with a reception for the top 25 holders. A “VIP White House Tour” will take place the following day, the site says. The website also hosts an active leaderboard displaying the usernames of top buyers. Trump's involvement with crypto has drawn plenty of criticism due to his changing stance. It raises the question: should the president be involved in this? Adam and Marty break down how Trump became a player in in the crypto scene.    You need to be OK with having less  President Donald Trump addressed the first 100 days of his presidency yesterday as well as giving an update on the tariff situation with China. He said that factories are closing "all over China" because they are not doing business right now. And it seems like what the administration is saying, is that you need to be OK with less. The administration has continuously blamed previous administrations for the situation they're in right now. Marty and Adam talk about how they see this move by the Trump administration playing out.    The EPA has been busy  The focus for the first 100 days of President Trump's second administration has been on the economy and tariffs and leaked group chats about national security... but there are other things going on as well. Some of those things we aren't hearing as much about are coming from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the background of everything that's going on, the EPA has been working to clean up the air, lowering energy costs for Americans, and making the US one of the AI capitals of the world. Adam and Marty look at look at what the EPA has been doing over the past few months.    How do federal decisions affect us in Utah?  When Congress makes sweeping decisions about spending, debt, or entitlements, those choices don’t just stay in Washington. They ripple across the country—and often land in very real, very local ways here in Utah. The Gardner Institute has released a new series of reports showing how deeply Utah is connected to the federal government—from Medicaid to public lands to defense, housing, and more. Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute, joins Marty and Adam to discuss the impact these federal decisions are having right here in Utah.    How does government intervention affect Utah businesses?  Government intervention in business is always a sensitive subject. It’s hard to find the balancing point between what’s too much... and too little. Troy Keller, Office of Regulatory Relief, joins Adam and Marty to discuss what happens when the government intervenes too little... or too much. They talk about how government regulation is impacting Utah businesses.    Utah is becoming a “trend-setter” on a national scale  Florida is following Utah's lead by banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Utah was the first state to ban fluoridation of public water during its 2025 legislative session. Is Utah becoming more relevant on the national political stage? Marty and Adam take a look at what Utah has done over the past few years to become a “trend-setter” nationally.    Politicians are getting more creative with their outreach  Senator Elissa Slotkin (Michigan) was invited to play Call of Duty Black Ops 6 with young constituents last week. Let's just say that it was a steep learning curve from Pac-Man. This isn't the first time we've seen unconventional methods to try and relate with younger voters. Adam and Marty discuss some of the things they’ve seen politicians doing to humanize themselves and be more relatable to voters.   

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  Senator Elissa Slotkin (Michigan) was invited to play Call of Duty Black Ops 6 with young constituents last week. Let's just say that it was a steep learning curve from Pac-Man. This isn't the first time we've seen unconventional methods to try and relate with younger voters. Adam and Marty discuss some of the things they’ve seen politicians doing to humanize themselves and be more relatable to voters. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  Florida is following Utah's lead by banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Utah was the first state to ban fluoridation of public water during its 2025 legislative session. Is Utah becoming more relevant on the national political stage? Marty and Adam take a look at what Utah has done over the past few years to become a “trend-setter” nationally. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  Government intervention in business is always a sensitive subject. It’s hard to find the balancing point between what’s too much... and too little. Troy Keller, Office of Regulatory Relief, joins Adam and Marty to discuss what happens when the government intervenes too little... or too much. They talk about how government regulation is impacting Utah businesses.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  When Congress makes sweeping decisions about spending, debt, or entitlements, those choices don’t just stay in Washington. They ripple across the country—and often land in very real, very local ways here in Utah. The Gardner Institute has released a new series of reports showing how deeply Utah is connected to the federal government—from Medicaid to public lands to defense, housing, and more. Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute, joins Marty and Adam to discuss the impact these federal decisions are having right here in Utah. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  The focus for the first 100 days of President Trump's second administration has been on the economy and tariffs and leaked group chats about national security... but there are other things going on as well. Some of those things we aren't hearing as much about are coming from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the background of everything that's going on, the EPA has been working to clean up the air, lowering energy costs for Americans, and making the US one of the AI capitals of the world. Adam and Marty look at look at what the EPA has been doing over the past few months.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  President Donald Trump addressed the first 100 days of his presidency yesterday as well as giving an update on the tariff situation with China. He said that factories are closing "all over China" because they are not doing business right now. And it seems like what the administration is saying, is that you need to be OK with less. The administration has continuously blamed previous administrations for the situation they're in right now. Marty and Adam talk about how they see this move by the Trump administration playing out. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  Donald Trump is hosting a special crypto related dinner on May 22. The event, which is black-tie optional and hosted at the president’s private club in the Washington area with a reception for the top 25 holders. A “VIP White House Tour” will take place the following day, the site says. The website also hosts an active leaderboard displaying the usernames of top buyers. Trump's involvement with crypto has drawn plenty of criticism due to his changing stance. It raises the question: should the president be involved in this? Adam and Marty break down how Trump became a player in in the crypto scene. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter  President Donald Trump's national security advisor Michael Waltz is expected to step down. This comes after growing frustrations with Waltz after he added a reporter to a Signal chat with top Trump officials that discussed a US military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump had repeatedly defended both Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the Signal incidents. Marco Rubio will act as national security advisor and Waltz is now being nominated for United Nations Ambassador. Marty and Adam discuss how all this played out this morning and what’s next. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration  President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration.    The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE.    Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities  More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary.    Power rates set to increase for most Utahns  Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.    Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah.    Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace  Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027.    Renovation plans for the Delta Center released  Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  White House rebukes Amazon for false report of ‘import surcharges’  Reports early this morning that Amazon would add a new price breakdown to their products, showing an "import surcharge." Several businesses have made similar proposals, but the alleged plan from Amazon brought a harsh rebuke from the White House. Now, Amazon says those earlier reports weren't even true. Government going after private businesses for making business decisions. But the White House says it's all political. Is it? Leah and Erin break it all down.    Pres. Trump’s effects on yesterday’s Canadian elections  Canada's Liberal Party has won the election up north and many people say President Trump's comments and actions towards Canada played a major part in the election results. Incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney, who only recently took over from former P.M. Justin Trudeau, will continue to lead the country. As the dust settles, the Inside Sources hosts look back on the effect Trump had on the elections and what the future relationship between the US and Canada may look like.    How supporting Ukraine could deter China  Utah Senator John Curtis is calling for continued support of Ukraine and a distancing from Russian President Vladimir Putin to deter China from expanding its own military influence in the Far East. Speaking at a recent event, Senator Curtis said that our strength against Russia will show China what would happen should they go after Taiwan. Megan Reiss, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and the Founder and CEO of SolidIntel joins the conversation.    Higher education institutions continue pushing back on Pres. Trump  Institutions of higher education continue their push back on the Trump Administration. Roughly 10 schools – including Ivy League and other private research universities – have joined together in a new private collective to resist President Trump. And a letter condemning the President has been signed by a university president here in Utah. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest higher education efforts to fight the administration.    The role of the federal government in immigration policy  The 2010 Utah Compact spells out how we – as a state – will handle the issue of immigration with humanity. The first principle of the Compact is that immigration is a federal issue. With so much inaction on the federal level, is there still hope for solutions? Will Congress ever fix the broken immigration system? KSL 5 TV has been asking the state’s congressional delegation about it; we hear what they’ve said, and the hosts get into it.    Smith Entertainment Group offers money to local cities to build hockey rinks  Homegrown talent in ice hockey – it's a dream Ryan Smith, the head of Smith Entertainment Group and owner of the Utah Hockey Club hopes to see here in Utah. Now, the group is offering cities up to $500,000 to build more ice hockey rinks. Leah Murray and Erin Rider talk about this potential private/public partnership.    The state of Utah’s economy  Earlier this month, a new ‘Rich States, Poor States’ report ranked Utah as the state with the best economic outlook. When the report was released, we spoke with the head of ALEC – the group that sponsored the report – about why Utah ranks so high. Today, we chat more about the long-term economic outlook for the state with Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.    What one local mayor learned on a bike ride through central Utah  Earlier this month, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton took a more than 400-mile bike ride from Salt Lake City through rural central Utah on his way to a conference in St. George. He stopped and chatted with local mayors along the ride, discussing the needs and issues facing small-town Utahns. He joins Inside Sources to talk a bit more about his journey.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider    Earlier this month, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton took a more than 400-mile bike ride from Salt Lake City through rural central Utah on his way to a conference in St. George. He stopped and chatted with local mayors along the ride, discussing the needs and issues facing small-town Utahns. He joins Inside Sources to talk a bit more about his journey. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Earlier this month, a new ‘Rich States, Poor States’ report ranked Utah as the state with the best economic outlook. When the report was released, we spoke with the head of ALEC – the group that sponsored the report – about why Utah ranks so high. Today, we chat more about the long-term economic outlook for the state with Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Homegrown talent in ice hockey – it's a dream Ryan Smith, the head of Smith Entertainment Group and owner of the Utah Hockey Club hopes to see here in Utah. Now, the group is offering cities up to $500,000 to build more ice hockey rinks. Leah Murray and Erin Rider talk about this potential private/public partnership. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  The 2010 Utah Compact spells out how we – as a state – will handle the issue of immigration with humanity. The first principle of the Compact is that immigration is a federal issue. With so much inaction on the federal level, is there still hope for solutions? Will Congress ever fix the broken immigration system? KSL 5 TV has been asking the state’s congressional delegation about it; we hear what they’ve said, and the hosts get into it. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Institutions of higher education continue their push back on the Trump Administration. Roughly 10 schools – including Ivy League and other private research universities – have joined together in a new private collective to resist President Trump. And a letter condemning the President has been signed by a university president here in Utah. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest higher education efforts to fight the administration. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Utah Senator John Curtis is calling for continued support of Ukraine and a distancing from Russian President Vladimir Putin to deter China from expanding its own military influence in the Far East. Speaking at a recent event, Senator Curtis said that our strength against Russia will show China what would happen should they go after Taiwan. Megan Reiss, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and the Founder and CEO of SolidIntel joins the conversation. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Canada's Liberal Party has won the election up north and many people say President Trump's comments and actions towards Canada played a major part in the election results. Incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney, who only recently took over from former P.M. Justin Trudeau, will continue to lead the country. As the dust settles, the Inside Sources hosts look back on the effect Trump had on the elections and what the future relationship between the US and Canada may look like. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Reports early this morning that Amazon would add a new price breakdown to their products, showing an "import surcharge." Several businesses have made similar proposals, but the alleged plan from Amazon brought a harsh rebuke from the White House. Now, Amazon says those earlier reports weren't even true. Government going after private businesses for making business decisions. But the White House says it's all political. Is it? Leah and Erin break it all down. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  Pres. Trump’s approval polling 100 days into his second term A milestone in President Trump's second term happening this week -- the end of the first 100 days in office. This is a big step for each president -- have they been able to accomplish everything they set out to do? Have they kept campaign promises? The first 100 days can set the tone for the rest of the term. The Inside Sources hosts discuss some of the things President Trump has done and how it’s affected his approval rating.  Children who are U.S. citizens being wrapped up in deportations  U.S. citizens can't legally be deported -- the United States is their country. But what happens with children who are American citizens living with parents who are not? It's a question immigration officials and federal judges are now looking at after a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was sent to Honduras with her non-citizen mother and sister. Is this a custody issue or an immigration issue? The Inside Sources hosts debate.  HB267 Referendum reaches signature threshold This morning, the effort to overturn House Bill 267 -- the bill that banned public labor union collective bargaining -- cleared a major hurdle. Signatures from more than 8% of Utah voters, as well a 8% of voters in 15 of the state's 29 Senate districts, have now been verified. That doesn't mean everything is set and done yet. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan go through the next steps before the referendum reaches the ballot.   Economic study shows Rio Grande Plan could generate $12.2 Billion in economic activity  If you've been following any kind of transportation news over the past few years, you may have heard about the Rio Grande Plan. This plan calls for burying railroad tracks through Salt Lake City in a kind of train box. It would also move rail operations back to the Rio Grande station, which hasn't had train service for several decades now. Inside Sources discusses the latest economic study – which shows that the project could generate billions of dollars for the economy – with two Rio Grande Plan volunteers, Brett Ross and Taylor Larsen.  15 years later: The state of the Utah Compact  For the past 15 years, Utah has attracted praise and attention for the way we deal with immigrants. In 2010, 120 leaders from around the state -- government, business, community, and religious leaders -- signed what's known as the Utah Compact. The goal? To maintain compassion and humanity when discussing such a fiery legal issue like immigration. Inside Sources gives the latest updates on the agreement.  Salt Lake Tribune: Utah State University president spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on cars, apartment, office bidet and more  While President of Utah State University, Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell received an annual salary of more than $580,000 dollars. She was only university president for about 18 months, but according to research from the Salt Lake Tribune, she spent at least another $661,000 in university funds on new cars, an apartment in Salt Lake City, national travel, and an office renovation involving luxury furnishings and her own bidet. Hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the story and the lack of oversight that led to this kind of thing. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  While President of Utah State University, Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell received an annual salary of more than $580,000 dollars. She was only university president for about 18 months, but according to research from the Salt Lake Tribune, she spent at least another $661,000 in university funds on new cars, an apartment in Salt Lake City, national travel, and an office renovation involving luxury furnishings and her own bidet. Hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the story and the lack of oversight that led to this kind of thing.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  For the past 15 years, Utah has attracted praise and attention for the way we deal with immigrants. In 2010, 120 leaders from around the state -- government, business, community, and religious leaders -- signed what's known as the Utah Compact. The goal? To maintain compassion and humanity when discussing such a fiery legal issue like immigration. Inside Sources gives the latest updates on the agreement.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  If you've been following any kind of transportation news over the past few years, you may have heard about the Rio Grande Plan. This plan calls for burying railroad tracks through Salt Lake City in a kind of train box. It would also move rail operations back to the Rio Grande station, which hasn't had train service for several decades now. Inside Sources discusses the latest economic study – which shows that the project could generate billions of dollars for the economy – with two Rio Grande Plan volunteers, Brett Ross and Taylor Larsen. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  This morning, the effort to overturn House Bill 267 -- the bill that banned public labor union collective bargaining -- cleared a major hurdle. Signatures from more than 8% of Utah voters, as well a 8% of voters in 15 of the state's 29 Senate districts, have now been verified. That doesn't mean everything is set and done yet. Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan go through the next steps before the referendum reaches the ballot.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  U.S. citizens can't legally be deported -- the United States is their country. But what happens with children who are American citizens living with parents who are not? It's a question immigration officials and federal judges are now looking at after a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was sent to Honduras with her non-citizen mother and sister. Is this a custody issue or an immigration issue? The Inside Sources hosts debate. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan  A milestone in President Trump's second term happening this week -- the end of the first 100 days in office. This is a big step for each president -- have they been able to accomplish everything they set out to do? Have they kept campaign promises? The first 100 days can set the tone for the rest of the term. The Inside Sources hosts discuss some of the things President Trump has done and how it’s affected his approval rating. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  China contradicts Trumps negotiation claims  It seems like all we've been hearing about the past few weeks is related to tariffs. President Trump said earlier this week that the US is in negotiations with China to to come to an agreement... Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said today that any “claims about the progress of China-U.S. trade negotiations are groundless as trying to catch the wind and have no factual basis.” Erin and Marty break down what this contradiction means.    Trump expresses frustration over Russian missile strikes  Russian missiles struck Kyiv early this morning, killing at least eight and injuring dozens of other people. President Trump took to social media to express his frustration with Russia just hours after Trump lashed out at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. The relationships between the US and both sides of this conflict seem to be deteriorating... so what happens now? Can a cease-fire deal be reached? Erin and Marty look at the last few meetings between the US and Ukraine and Russia and discuss what could happen next.    ActBlue the target of Trump memo  President Donald Trump is expected to sign a presidential memorandum today to focus on stopping foreign contributions in American elections. Federal law prohibits any contributions, donations, expenditures or disbursements either directly or indirectly from foreign nationals and governments in any U.S. election, whether federal, state, or local. The order is expected to specifically target ActBlue, which republicans have long claimed could be exploited by foreign actors. Erin and Marty discuss how this memo is going to affect US elections and campaigns moving forward.    DNC gives Hogg ultimatum over democratic primaries  DNC Chair Ken Martin is expected to announce a proposal to change the party's rules to mandate all DNC officers stay neutral in all democratic primaries. Last week, DNC vice chair David Hogg pledged to spend millions of dollars funding challenges to "asleep-at-the-wheel" democrats in primaries. This division in the DNC has escalated to Hogg saying that he's willing to lose his vice chair position through this process. Erin and Marty break down the next steps the DNC needs to take to get everyone back on the same page.    Medicaid cuts in Utah  Medicaid is one of the biggest line items in both the state and federal budgets—and it’s also a lifeline for more than 400,000 Utahns. As Congress considers major changes to how Medicaid is funded, the stakes are high for hospitals, patients, and the communities they serve. Francis Gibson, President and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association, joins Erin and Marty to talk about what those changes could mean for Utah.    Utah’s national impact with new health initiatives  This week, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz was in Washington, D.C., where he met with officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and later with White House staff to talk about Utah’s state-level priorities. On Tuesday, Speaker Schultz also met with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss a new proposal to phase out artificial food dyes in the U.S. It’s part of a bigger national conversation about food safety, consumer transparency, and state leadership. Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the show today to talk about that conversation—and how Utah is leading on some of the country’s toughest issues.    Utah Fits All Scholarship lawsuit update  The Utah Fits All Scholarship program is one of the most talked-about education initiatives in the state—offering families public funds to customize their child’s education. Despite a recent court ruling questioning its constitutionality, the program is moving forward while the state appeals. Erin and Marty discuss what the next steps are for the lawsuit.    Home sales lowest March since 2009  Home sales fell to their lowest annual level for March since 2009. Sales of previously owned homes plunged 5.9 percent from February to an annualized rate of 4 million units (National Association of Realtors). Sales normally trend upwards in March as the spring buying season begins so this is extra concerning. Erin and Mary discuss some of the trends in the housing market and how it could affect Utah homeowners.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  Home sales fell to their lowest annual level for March since 2009. Sales of previously owned homes plunged 5.9 percent from February to an annualized rate of 4 million units (National Association of Realtors). Sales normally trend upwards in March as the spring buying season begins so this is extra concerning. Erin and Mary discuss some of the trends in the housing market and how it could affect Utah homeowners. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  The Utah Fits All Scholarship program is one of the most talked-about education initiatives in the state—offering families public funds to customize their child’s education. Despite a recent court ruling questioning its constitutionality, the program is moving forward while the state appeals. Erin and Marty discuss what the next steps are for the lawsuit. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  This week, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz was in Washington, D.C., where he met with officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and later with White House staff to talk about Utah’s state-level priorities. On Tuesday, Speaker Schultz also met with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss a new proposal to phase out artificial food dyes in the U.S. It’s part of a bigger national conversation about food safety, consumer transparency, and state leadership. Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the show today to talk about that conversation—and how Utah is leading on some of the country’s toughest issues. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  Medicaid is one of the biggest line items in both the state and federal budgets—and it’s also a lifeline for more than 400,000 Utahns. As Congress considers major changes to how Medicaid is funded, the stakes are high for hospitals, patients, and the communities they serve. Francis Gibson, President and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association, joins Erin and Marty to talk about what those changes could mean for Utah. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter  DNC Chair Ken Martin is expected to announce a proposal to change the party's rules to mandate all DNC officers stay neutral in all democratic primaries. Last week, DNC vice chair David Hogg pledged to spend millions of dollars funding challenges to "asleep-at-the-wheel" democrats in primaries. This division in the DNC has escalated to Hogg saying that he's willing to lose his vice chair position through this process. Erin and Marty break down the next steps the DNC needs to take to get everyone back on the same page.