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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.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Earlier today, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez held a press conference after being caught in a bribery and corruption scheme with the country of Egypt. Instead of resigning... Senator Menendez played the part of a defiant victim. Boyd says the problem for us is that we've become far too comfortable with this kind of behavior from our elected officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One thing the vast majority of Americans can agree on is the feeling that Congress is broken. To change this, is it time to embrace filibuster reform? Tom Koenig from Harvard proposes a way that we can reform the filibuster, in alignment with the Constitution, to help fix dysfunction in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few years... President Biden has been involved with a number of labor disputes... negotiating with companies and employees to end strikes. But is the self-declared "most pro union" president's magic wearing off with the United Auto Workers Union? Tanya Snyder from Politico explains why the President is having to pursue a different strategy this time around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress is on its way back to DC today after a long weekend... and will arrive with less than 5 days to fund the government. Will Republican hardliners begin to feel the pressure and cave on their demands? Or are will the government shut down? Boyd breaks down where things stand and what to expect over the next few days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Boyd sat down with two extraordinary leaders in America's faith community on Sunday Edition on KSL TV. Dr. Jaqueline Rivers and Rev. Eugene F. Rivers III from the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies joined Boyd to discuss the importance of interfaith dialogue and bridging divides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Tad Callister premiered his new short film, "God's Hand in America" during an event at the American Heritage School. Chris Stewart and his wife Evi Stewart spoke at the event on the principles of freedom and sacrifice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is playing the role of a defiant victim after being caught in a bribery and corruption scheme; Boyd previews the second Republican presidential debate coming up this Wednesday; and President Biden changes his strategy and makes plans to visit the picket lines in Detroit to support striking autoworkers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Wednesday, Republican presidential candidates who qualify will participate in the second debate. Dana Perino and Stuart Varney will moderate the debate. Boyd breaks down what's at stake in this second debate, what the candidates need to do to stand out, and what he's watching for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study finds that people are more generous than you think, as exemplified by Delta airlines who went above and beyond this week to help a Broadway understudy make her debut; A new Gallup poll says that Gen Z has little trust in our institutions; and Russia is recruiting Cubans to fight on the front lines in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress has gone home for a long weekend despite failing to pass a bill to fund the government and avert a shutdown. Boyd discusses how this undermines trust, especially in younger people. How do we restore trust in our institutions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Aerospace and Defense Association has announced an historic agreement with the Ukrainian government. The deal with deepen economic ties between Ukraine and Utah-based companies which will help provide critical weapons and technology. CEO of Utah Aerospace and Defense Association Aaron Starks joins Boyd with the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While all of the headlines have been focused on the shutdown showdown... a lot of other important work on Capitol Hill has been missed. Representative Burgess Owens joins Inside Sources to discuss his conversation with Transportation Secretary Pete Butiggieg, his forthcoming hearing on race-based admissions, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret that Russia has been struggling to provide enough soldiers to fight its unjust war in Ukraine. Now, Russian recruiters are looking to Cuba to find men willing to fight on the front lines. Vera Bergengruen from Time Magazine joins to discuss her in-depth report on Russia's sophisticated recruiting operation in Cuba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, which means it's time to dissect what 2024 presidential candidates are saying on the campaign trail. This week, Chris Christie remarked that President Biden and former president Trump are past their "sell by dates." Nikki Haley has ramped up attacks on Trump and is laying out her economic vision in New Hampshire. And President Biden had a busy week at the UN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Gallup poll found that Gen Z has very little trust in our institutions. This is part of a broader trend of growing distrust among Americans in everything from Congress to the Supreme Court. Sam Abrams from the American Enterprise Institute and Sarah Lawrence College explains why Gen Z is losing trust what needs to change about our institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like we are getting closer and closer to a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. At the UN yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister declared that they were on the 'cusp' of a historic agreement. And Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Fox News that they are still negotiating. Boyd looks at what's driving these two nations closer together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Congress gone as a shutdown looms, one US Senator being indicted on bribery charges, celebrities getting divorced, etc... it's easy to think that selfishness is the norm. But a recent study finds that people are far more generous than we give them credit for. Boyd examines that experiment and shares one example of above and beyond generosity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, thousands of environmentalists gathered in New York City calling for the US to do more to address climate change. A common part of these protests and others like them.. is a call to stop subsidizing fossil fuels... and invest in renewables instead. Phil Rossetti from the R Street Institue breaks down how much we're really spending on fossil fuels, and it's not much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for reforms at the UN Security Council; Former president Trump says he'll skip the next GOP debate to do a campaign event at the autoworkers strike in Detroit; and Senators Marco Rubio and Chris Coons engage in a dignified debate as part of the 4th installment of the Senate Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to pull together the factions of his party to fund the government and a bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes a solution; The Senate votes to confirm nominees for 3 top military positions after waiting months to do so; President Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the Iran hostage deal casts a shadow on the President's hopes for a Saudi-Israel deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boyd breaks down what he learned during today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. This meeting wasn't at the White House, but the President did invite Netanyahu to visit the White House later this year. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies breaks down what the two leaders discussed, the significance of a White House visit, and the Iran deal's impact on a potential Saudi-Israel deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting yesterday... the Senate has begun confirming the nominees for several military positions.. including the top military officer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Senate wants gold stars for going around Senator Tuberville's blockade. James Wallner from the R Street Institute says they didn't have to wait so long to do this... but politics of course got in the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a summer of strikes. We've seen unions strike against UPS, the big movie studios, and now 3 major automakers. And all of it is happening under President Biden... who has declared himself to be the most pro-union president ever. JD Tuccille from Reason says such strikes are a response to painful policies and shows how political party demographics are shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are 9 days away from September 30th... the day that Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government... or else we shut down. Where do things stand? Boyd breaks down why Republicans are fighting as well as a bipartisan spending alternative being proposed by the Problem Solvers Caucus, of which Utah's very own Rep. John Curtis is a member. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Chris Coons (D-DE) participated in the 4th installment of the Senate Project. The Senate Project aims to bring together Senators on both sides of the aisle to find common ground. Boyd looks at some of the issues that were debated and where these opposing Senators were able to find consensus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump continues to feel no need to debate the other GOP candidates for president. Instead of appearing on the debate stage next week, the President will host a campaign event supporting the striking autoworkers in Michigan. Meg Kinnard from AP News breaks down the politics of the former president's decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker McCarthy is struggling to pull together the factions in his party to pass any sort of bill to fund the government. So far, the White House is staying out of it. Why is President Biden keeping his distance when a potential shutdown is just 10 days away? Adam Cancryn from Politico breaks down the White House's strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in Ukraine has been front and center at the UN gathering in New York City. During a meeting with the UN Security Council today... President Zelenskyy called out the 5 permanent members, including the US, for failing to stop Russia and called for reforming the Council. Boyd examines his message and how he's been able to lead with principles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate will move forward today to confirm 3 top military positions that have been held up due to Alabama Senator Tuberville's opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policy. The issue? They could have done this a long time ago. Boyd explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our state's elderly homeless population, dying alone is a very real and terrifying possibility. But one Utah hospice center, The INN Between, is working to ensure no one experiencing homelessness in Utah has to go through that. Lois Collins from the Deseret News joins Boyd to discuss how INN Between is making a difference in the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big donors, unhappy with the current Republican presidential field, have been quietly hoping Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin would announce a run for president. But is a presidential run on Youngkin's radar? David Drucker from The Dispatch explains why Governor Youngkin is solely focused on governing his state instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Brigham Young University inaugurated its 14th university President, C. Shane Reese. It was a powerful ceremony with apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in attendance. Boyd highlights some of the important messages shared by Elder Christofferson and President Reese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Iran released 5 American hostages in exchange for the US unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets. The deal was finalized 1 year after Mahsa Amini was killed by Iran's morality police. Sahar Soleimany from the American Enterprise Institue says the deal shows that US foreign policy towards Iran hasn't changed and is an insult to those fighting for human rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden is in New York City today for the United Nations General Assembly meeting with world leaders. There are a lot of issues to discuss... from war to food shortages to climate change. So, what's the President message? Olivier Knox from the Washington Post breaks down how President Biden hopes to convince leaders that America will be their partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leaders are in New York today for the UN General Assembly. Boyd says one of the most consequential speeches actually came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy... and highlights some of his most powerful messages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden has spent years building an image as a pro-union president. But a new report in Politico says that he has also spent years building a close relationship with the head of General Motors, one of the major automakers that the United Auto Workers Union is striking against. Hailey Fuchs from Politico says this relationship could be a problem for the president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents of infants will remember last year's baby formula shortages. Recently, the FDA found serious health code violations at 3 different formula manufacturing plants... making parents nervous. Kelli Pierce from the R Street Institute explains what Congress can do to proactively prevent another baby formula shortage if any one of these manufacturers are shut down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Congress stumbles to pass an actual budget for Fiscal Year 2024... our nation's debt continues to march towards unsustainability. Today... the US National Debt hit $33 Trillion. Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins to discuss how this impacts our future and what Congress should be thinking about when it funds the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's national debt hits $33 trillion dollars. How does Congress need to factor this in to their budget?; The UN assembly gathers in New York City. Boyd highlights the addresses given by President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy; BYU inaugurates its 14th President of the university, Shane Reese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.