Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

House Republicans fail to pass a bill to fund the government, driving us closer towards a government shutdown; The longest serving woman in the Senate, Dianne Feinstein, passes away at the age of 90; And Elder David A. Bednar joins Boyd for a conversation on technology, making connections, and other principles following his Q&A session at the Silicon Slopes Summit. 

Boyd previews his upcoming General Conference special, "The Quest for Peace." Tune in this Sunday from 12-1pm MT to learn how peacemaking, not peacekeeping, can make all the difference.  

Derek Miller is the president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance. He recently traveled to Washington DC with a group of business executives and community leaders to advocate for immigration and permitting reforms that will help Utah businesses. He joins Boyd to discuss that and how the government shutdown would impact businesses here in the state.

Church News Executive Editor Sarah Jane Weaver joins to preview the semi-annual General Conference as well as her conference special where she sits down with former college football coach Bronco Mendenhall to discuss family, faith, and football. 

Over the last few days, business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at the Silicon Slopes Summit...as well as one unique voice: Elder David A. Bednar of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What is a world religion leader doing there? Elder Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles joins to discuss his message on technology, creating connections, and more. 

During Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Washington DC, he presented Orders of Merit to citizens doing the hard work to support Ukraine's fight against Russia.  One of those honored was Jonathan Freedman, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah. He joins to discuss the event and a new grant given to WTC Utah to help Utah businesses expand globally. 

This week in presidential politics, President Biden traveled to Arizona to honor the late Senator John McCain and speak on democracy while criticizing the "MAGA" movement. Former president Trump was in Detroit supporting striking autoworkers. And Republican candidates failed to have a standout moment during the second presidential debate in California. 

The longest serving woman in the Senate, Dianna Feinstein, passed away at the age of 90.  She was a pillar of public service and a pioneer for women, serving in the U.S. Senate for more than 30 years. Senator Mike Lee joins to discuss his unique friendship with Senator Feinstein and the legacy she leaves behind of disagreeing better and respecting differences. 

We are barreling towards a government shutdown after House Speaker McCarthy's last-ditch plan to pass a continuing resolution failed. Representative Blake Moore joins Boyd from Washington DC to discuss why it failed and what comes next. And Boyd explains why this is another fake fight by those who claim they want to reduce government spending. 

Boyd recaps last night's 2nd Republican presidential debate which felt less presidential and more like a train wreck; Congress considers this year's farm bill... a case study in what Washington gets wrong when it comes to making policy; and HP Inc's Joanna Burkey joins the show to discuss the Silicon Slopes Summit, her career journey, and advice for young people "climbing the ladder."

Boyd discusses how Republican presidential candidates failed to meet the moment last night and what they can learn from President Ronald Reagan. 

Rep. John Curtis discusses the recent report from the Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission and the fire blazing in the House of Representatives, that is... their inability to pass a bill to fund the government.

Joanna Burkey is the Chief Information Security Officer at HP Inc. She joins Boyd in studio, fresh off the Silicon Slope Summit, to discuss her career journey, the changes coming to the world of tech, cybersecurity, and more.

Many believe that bipartisanship is dead in Congress.  But it's alive and well when it comes to one, trillion-dollar piece of legislation: the farm bill. Congress is considering the bill right now and is sure to pass it this year. But Scott Lincicome from the Cato Institute says this bill shows us what's wrong with Washington: back room deals, wasteful spending, lack of transparency and more. 

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, claiming that it's a monopoly. The lawsuit has the potential to break up the company. James Czerniawski from Americans for Prosperity breaks down what the lawsuit says and what impact it will have on consumers, competition, and more. 

Today is the last day of the Silicon Slopes Summit held annually here in Salt Lake City. Kate Rooney is a technology reporter for CNBC. She joins Boyd to discuss her impression of the Summit as well as her conversations on artificial intelligence and the future of credit cards.

With the exception of frontrunner Donald Trump, all the Republican candidates gathered at the Reagan National Library last night for the 2nd presidential debate. There were no clear winners, and a lot of moments that felt like reality TV. Boyd breaks down the good, the misses, the wild swings, the candidates who sounded like they had political consultants in their ear, and more. 

Inside Sources broadcasts live from the Silicon Slopes Summit interviewing CEOs, University Presidents, and more about the economic and tech trends shaping our day, leadership lessons, and principles to help us connect and serve our neighborhoods and communities better. 

  To close the show, Boyd shares his takeaways from today's wide array of guests and breaks down the principles we can apply in our lives, neighborhoods, and communities. 

Aniza Brown is the CEO of the Rosie Project which helps military spouses advance their careers within the Department of Defense alongside their active-duty spouses. Aniza breaks down how they're building a connective tissue between the DoD and military families as well as some of the other projects she's working on. 

  John Michael Fabrizi is the President and COO of Coalatree - Eco Minded Goods. The company began as a self-sustaining organic farm in Colorado, became a clothing line, and then extended further into the outdoor industry. JM breaks down their brand's journey and what brings him to the Silicon Slopes Summit.

Taking a break for Silicon Slopes coverage... tonight is the second GOP presidential debate. A lot of weight is being put on the polls going into tonight's debate. But Chris Stirewalt from the American Enterprise Institute and The Dispatch says polls can't predict the future and breaks down what to watch for in tonight's debate. 

Richard Williams is the President of Utah Tech University. Utah Tech is celebrating 10 years with university status. President Williams discusses the progress they've made over the last decade, their Innovation District, and the new US Patent and Trademark Resource Center in their library. 

Jonathan Johnson is the CEO of the new Bed Bath and Beyond... also known as Overstock. He joins Boyd to discuss the company's rebranding, the business culture they're trying to create, and some important leadership principles. 

Matt Mullenweg is the CEO of Automattic and a founding developer of Wordpress. He chats about how our lives and technology have become so interconnected and the importance of having transparency and an abundance of open sources in tech.

Inside Sources is broadcasting live from the Silicon Slopes Summit in Salt Lake City today! Garrett Clark is the managing director of Silicon Slopes. He joins Boyd to preview the event, the amazing speakers, and the economic trends shaping conversations at the Summit. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Lawmakers scramble to come to an agreement on a budget with 4 days left before the deadline; Joe Biden becomes the first president in US history to picket with striking workers; Taylor Swift encourages followers to register to voter, resulting in record-breaking US voter registration. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Taylor Swift isn't new to breaking records. She's broken streaming records... award records... she's even broken Ticketmaster. But now... she's breaking the record for voter registration. Leah and Taylor discuss Taylor Swift's influence, particularly on younger voters. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Recently, Brad Wilson announced that he is stepping down as Utah's Speaker of the House.... presumably so he can launch a run for the US Senate. Guest hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down what we know about who might be running to replace him, what their different ideologies are, and what their agendas could be. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan President Biden is making history today as the first US president to go to the picket line. The president traveled to Michigan today to join autoworkers striking against the 3 big carmakers. NewsNation's Kellie Meyer joins Inside Sources from the picket line in Michigan to discuss the President's goals and where negotiations stand. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Tomorrow evening, all the major GOP candidates will gather at the Reagan National Library in California for the 2nd primary debate. Geoffrey Skelley from FiveThirtyEight breaks down the latest polls as we roll into the debate, who has qualified, and who has the most to gain or lose. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Utah has the shortest legislative session of any state, at 45 days. Some see that as a flaw. But State Senator Lincoln Fillmore sees it as good thing, because we don't have career politicians. Instead, we have a citizen legislature. Senator Fillmore joins Taylor and Leah to discuss his piece in the Deseret News on the power that Utahns have in shaping state laws.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan The overall trend in the number of kids Americans say they want is going up according to a recent Gallup poll. 45% of respondents believe having 3 children is the ideal, the highest percentage since 1971. Lois Collins from the Deseret News explains why bigger families may be making a comeback. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Utah has been dealing with a teacher shortage for the last few years. But some districts may have found a solution. Some Utah teachers are now earning a $60,000 starting salary. Kelly Tauteoli from Canyons School District explains what impact this is having on schools and their ability to compete and recruit teachers. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan It's crunch time. We are now 4 days away from the deadline for Congress to fund the government... and the US House seems to be in chaos. Emily Brooks from The Hill joins Leah and Taylor to break down what obstacles Speaker McCarthy is facing as the budget clock ticks away and what to expect over the next few days.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Lawmakers scramble to come to an agreement on a budget with 4 days left before the deadline; Joe Biden becomes the first president in US history to picket with striking workers; Taylor Swift encourages followers to register to voter, resulting in record-breaking US voter registration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Taylor Swift isn't new to breaking records. She's broken streaming records... award records... she's even broken Ticketmaster. But now... she's breaking the record for voter registration. Leah and Taylor discuss Taylor Swift's influence, particularly on younger voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Recently, Brad Wilson announced that he is stepping down as Utah's Speaker of the House.... presumably so he can launch a run for the US Senate. Guest hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down what we know about who might be running to replace him, what their different ideologies are, and what their agendas could be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan President Biden is making history today as the first US president to go to the picket line. The president traveled to Michigan today to join autoworkers striking against the 3 big carmakers. NewsNation's Kellie Meyer joins Inside Sources from the picket line in Michigan to discuss the President's goals and where negotiations stand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Tomorrow evening, all the major GOP candidates will gather at the Reagan National Library in California for the 2nd primary debate. Geoffrey Skelley from FiveThirtyEight breaks down the latest polls as we roll into the debate, who has qualified, and who has the most to gain or lose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Utah has the shortest legislative session of any state, at 45 days. Some see that as a flaw. But State Senator Lincoln Fillmore sees it as good thing, because we don't have career politicians. Instead, we have a citizen legislature. Senator Fillmore joins Taylor and Leah to discuss his piece in the Deseret News on the power that Utahns have in shaping state laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan The overall trend in the number of kids Americans say they want is going up according to a recent Gallup poll. 45% of respondents believe having 3 children is the ideal, the highest percentage since 1971. Lois Collins from the Deseret News explains why bigger families may be making a comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.