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Full Inside Sources show aired on March 14th, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah lawmakers have been leading a national discussion on the dangers of social media and how we can protect kids online. Rep. Chris Stewart is one of the lawmakers who has been leading the charge. He joins Boyd to discuss the joint federal and state legislation that he hopes will help keep young people safe on social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier today, a Russian fighter jet crashed into an unmanned US drone flying over international waters. The interaction has US officials concerned. Brigadier General Pat Ryder answered questions from the press during a Defense Department briefing today. Boyd looks at what we know so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UVU men's basketball team is in New Mexico for the NIT tournament. WAC coach of the year Mark Madsen has played a key role in leading his team to victory. He joins Inside Sources to discuss how he's built upon UVU's grittiness to create a winning culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were many inaccurate polls predicting a red wave last year. But a new analysis from FiveThirtyEight has determined that pollsters had one of their most successful election cycles yet. Nathaniel Rakich from FiveThirtyEight explains why the polls were historically accurate in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over Social Security and Medicare is often focused on the dollars and cents and how quickly the programs will go bankrupt. But there's another angle to all of this. Yuval Levin from AEI says our past and our future our connected. And our interconnectedness requires us to take care of retirees AND pay off our debts so the future of our country doesn't have to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in California, there's been a hot debate about whether or not the government should bail out banks to prevent a domino effect. Would that set a dangerous precedent? Jeff Stein from the Washington Post breaks down the arguments for and against bailouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As expected inflation rose once again in February, this time by .4%. With prices rising and banks closing... what exactly is going on with our economy? Pat Horan from the Mercatus Center breaks down the numbers and explains how this will impact the Fed as it prepares to meet next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed... worrying markets and customers. Boyd talks about why President Biden made the right call from a communications standpoint to immediately reassure Americans. But Boyd says the President needs to do better at acknowledging just how much Americans are struggling financially right now. He also looks at what it means for Utah, interest rates, and inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, President Biden gave lawmakers his 2024 budget proposal. It not only included more spending... it also included more than $4.5 trillion in tax increases. Erica York from the Tax Foundation breaks down what taxes would go up and how it would impact Americans during a time of already high inflation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has brokered a deal to re-establish relations between two Middle Eastern giants: Iran and Saudi Arabia. The deal showcases China's increasing influence in the region. Ray Takeyh from the Council on Foreign Relations explains what this means for the 3 countries and the US' influence in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden has publicly declared... several times... that the US and Ukraine are united and would remain united until the day that Russia ends its unjust war. But beyond the headlines... are cracks starting to show in the alliance? Alex Ward from POLITICO says the alliance is still strong, but points of disagreement are creating some tension between the two countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden is meeting with 2 of America's closest allies in San Diego today: the UK and Australia. They'll announce a submarine deal between the partners. But this partnership isn't just about the US and the UK helping Australia stay up to date on technology. This is about another superpower in the region: China. Boyd breaks down what the administration is trying to accomplish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two banks in California collapsed over the weekend. What went wrong and what comes next? Paul Kupiec from the American Enterprise Institute joins Inside Sources explains how regulators weren't paying attention and how the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes played a role in putting them underwater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass protests continue to play out in Israel as the government prepares to overhaul the judicial system. University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora is in Israel following the protests. He joins Boyd with the latest updates and his perspective on the Chinese brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Oscars often portray a negative view of America, this year was different. Several winners referenced the American dream in their acceptance speeches. Boyd looks at their messages and who and what make the American dream possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas The Supreme Court will decide many important cases in this current session, but there are some that are suggesting two very important rulings may fizzle out before the end of the session. Greg and Leah discuss what those 2 rulings could be, and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Norfolk Southern, in the midst of another train derailment in Alabama, has its CEO before the Senate today. This seems like a relatively bipartisan issue, with Democrats and Republicans on the same page. ABC News Correspondent in Washington Justin Finch joins us from Washington with the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas President Biden's New Budget Today, President Biden unveiled his budget plan for the coming fiscal year. Utah Senator Mitt Romney called this budget plan ‘dead on arrival'. Leah and Greg go over President Biden's budget plan. Utah's Redistricting Map Fight A fight in the courts over Utah's latest redistricting by the legislation following the approved 2018 Proposition 4, which established an Independent Redistricting Committee to draw new congressional maps. Deputy Director for Better Boundaries Kyle Friant joins the show to discuss the latest in the lawsuit. Celebrating Utah's Longest-Serving Female Legislator Yesterday was International Women's Day and we wanted to celebrate women in Utah by honoring a woman who has been serving a long time in the Utah legislature. We speak with Representative Carol Spackman Moss, who has been serving since 2001, to talk about her achievements in the past two decades. Elizabeth Smart: 20 Years Later This month marks 20 years since Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart was found alive, 9 months after being kidnapped from her bedroom. KSL Newsradio Host Debbie Dujanovic joins the show to talk about her case, how she covered it 20 years ago, and her recent interview with Elizabeth Smart. China's Security Threat Today, the United States' top five intelligence officials have once again testified in front of Congress to talk about China. NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer joins our show to discuss what happened at the hearing. Supreme Court Could Avoid Two Major Cases The Supreme Court will decide many important cases in this current session, but there are some that are suggesting two very important rulings may fizzle out before the end of the session. Greg and Leah discuss what those 2 rulings could be, and why. Norfolk Southern CEO Faces Senate Grilling Over Toxic Train Derailment Norfolk Southern, in the midst of another train derailment in Alabama, has its CEO before the Senate today. This seems like a relatively bipartisan issue, with Democrats and Republicans on the same page. ABC News Correspondent in Washington Justin Finch joins us from Washington with the details. U.S. Considering Vaccinating Chickens & Turkeys Egg prices have gone down a little bit this past week, but they still have not reached the prices from last year. Deseret News Reporter Lois Collins joins us to talk about how the CDC is considering vaccinating all poultry in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Egg prices have gone down a little bit this past week, but they still have not reached the prices from last year. Deseret News Reporter Lois Collins joins us to talk about how the CDC is considering vaccinating all poultry in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Yesterday was International Women's Day and we wanted to celebrate women in Utah by honoring a woman who has been serving a long time in the Utah legislature. We speak with Representative Carol Spackman Moss, who has been serving since 2001, to talk about her achievements in the past two decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas A fight in the courts over Utah's latest redistricting by the legislation following the approved 2018 Proposition 4, which established an Independent Redistricting Committee to draw new congressional maps. Deputy Director for Better Boundaries Kyle Friant joins the show to discuss the latest in the lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Today, President Biden unveiled his budget plan for the coming fiscal year. Utah Senator Mitt Romney called this budget plan ‘dead on arrival'. Leah and Greg go over President Biden's budget planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primary Children's hospital has opened up a food pantry to help patients and their families. This new pantry will make a world of difference for those dealing with food insecurity in our community. Katy Welkie from Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital discusses the need among patients and the impact this pantry will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war is raging on in Eastern Ukraine, with fighting only growing more intense since the 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion in the region last month. The long running battle for the city of Bakhmut is center stage, hypersonic missiles are flying, and the New York Times reports that the Pentagon is blocking war crime evidence. Boyd shares the latest updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The February jobs report is out... and it was stronger than expected. President Biden said this was good news. But could it give the Fed another reason to raise interest rates more aggressively this year? Jeff Cox from CNBC joins Inside Sources to break down the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.