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This is a compilation of Cougar Sports Saturday on July 2, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to crazy news around college sports, with USC and UCLA departing the Pac 12 for the Big 10. The guys discuss what conference realignment may mean for BYU and the Big 12. The guys also speak with BYU defensive lineman Gabe Summers and Lorenzo Fauatea. The latest BYU basketball player Noah Waterman also joins to discuss his commitment to the Cougars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest member of the BYU Basketball team Noah Waterman joins Mitch Harper to discuss his commitment to the Cougars. Waterman, a transfer from Detroit Mercy, joins the roster as a stretch-four type of player who will fit well on the team. He talks about what drew him to Provo and what fans can expect from his game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss news around BYU QB Jaren Hall. Earlier this week, ESPN's Matt Miller projected Jaren Hall as the 9th pick and 4th QB taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.  The guys discuss Jaren beginning to see recognition from national analysts and the heights for Jaren in 2022.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the best pass-catching duos in BYU history. The list includes great pairings like Austin Collie-Dennis Pitta and Dax Milne-Gunner Romney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with BYU players Gabe Summers and Lorenzo Fauatea to discuss their offseason and what they're looking forward to in the 2022 season. Summers and Fauatea are returning contributors on a defensive line that will need to be big next season for the Cougars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the possibility of Utah joining BYU in the new Big 12. With USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12, there's a lot of unknown about what will happen with the remaining 10 teams. The guys discuss what it would be like if BYU and Utah ended up in the same conference yet again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss who the Big 12 should be targeting in conference realignment. The guys mention Pac-12 teams like Arizona and Arizona State as potential additions. Matt adds Stanford and Cal into the mix, where Mitch says the Big 12 should look towards Oregon and Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte continue to discuss conference realignment and how it will affect the new Big 12 conference. The guys both agree that the conference should be aggressive in looking to poach some remaining teams from the Pac 12 or ACC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show reacting to news around conference realignment. USC and UCLA will be leaving the Pac 12 in 2024 to join the Big 10, the latest move that pushes college sports further towards two super-conferences. The guys discuss the move and what it means for college sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent poll shows that a majority of Americans think that American democracy will eventually cease to exist. Are they right? Or do we have more to hope for than we think? Boyd spoke with Former Senator Joe Lieberman about what he thinks about the future of the country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When disaster strikes, does your local community have a plan to help you and your neighbors survive? The Red Cross' Michael Smauldon joins Inside Sources to talk about how to put together a community disaster plan and what you need to think about before disaster happens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates are rising, which means the federal government's $30 trillion debt is becoming even more expensive. How will this impact taxpayers and DC spending? And with Trump-backed Republicans losing big in the primaries, could the right's economic agenda shift to the center to attract more voters this fall? The Washington Post's Henry Olsen breaks down the economic and political realities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress' very existence is based on a compromise our founders came to over 200 years ago. But since then, this great legislative body has lost the ability to find middle ground and pass bills. Whether we're talking about voting rights, crime, or healthcare, how do we restore compromise to the House and the Senate? Former Senator Joe Liberman gave his thoughts on the problem and the way forward during an interview with Boyd this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are challenging times at home and abroad, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to political division in America. In that light, the Tabernacle Choir is putting on a special concert to inspire more kindness called "Love Thy Neighbor". It's their first performance open to the general public since 2020. Tabernacle Choir President Mike Leavitt stops by to give details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer can be a terrible time for air quality in the Salt Lake area. That's why businesses and community groups are joining the 13th annual Clear the Air Challenge. Salt Lake Chamber CEO Derek Miller talks about the program and how people can participate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled a "racial equity" infrastructure plan this week. But if you look past the headlines and the buzz words, there's a lot in the pilot program that's forward-thinking, community connecting, and could give all Americans more choices when it comes to transportation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists and politicians are calling this week's Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA a loss for the planet. But could it actually speed up our transition to green energy? Phil Rossetti from The R Street Institute breaks down what the ruling means, how Congress can address environmental problems, and how business has been leading on clean energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation is facing a lot of big problems. But Boyd says we have the power to solve them if we can just come together in our communities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising interest rates are making a tight housing market even harder for homebuyers. But Boyd looks at a new opinion piece outlining why they're an even bigger problem for a nation's $30 Trillion in debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, President Biden called on Senators to drop the filibuster to pass federal abortion rights protections, while Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin pointed the finger at Senators Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema as the main stumbling blocks to getting anything done. But James Wallner with The R Street Institute says the reality is there are plenty of ways to pass legislation even with the filibuster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees will be coming to the state of Utah soon. How long will they stay here and what can we do to help them? Aden Batar from Catholic Community Services has details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 4th of July we'll celebrate some of our first freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. But why were these liberties so important to our nation's founders? Boyd sat down with retired Senator Joe Lieberman in New York this week about how they connect us and create a more civil society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress loves to tell you that their hands are tied and that someone, or something, is holding them back from passing timely, important laws that will save the American republic. Boyd looks at why that's not true and how Congress has a lot more power to make and pass laws then they let on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following some very high-profile rulings from The Supreme Court this month over several contentious issues...many regular Americans and several lawmakers are questioning the very institution of the Court itself and calling for radical changes. But how should actually view the institution of The Supreme Court? Adam J. White from The American Enterprise Institute, who also served on President Biden's Supreme Court Commission, shows the challenges and opportunities moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past few years have in many ways frayed the fabric of the United States: From the 2020 election to January 6th to President Biden's crisis-ridden first year in office. The New York Times' Jonathan Martin has a new book on these last few tumultuous years, "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future". He chats with Boyd about what we've learned and how we can move forward.  Jonathan will also be speaking at a free event moderated by Utah Governor Spencer Cox at The Hinckley Institute of Politics today. For more information, please visit: https://www.hinckley.utah.edu/calendar/2022/6/20/thisshallnotpass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many Americans believe our country is too divided to be saved, Boyd chats about why he disagrees. Plus, today is primary day in Utah. Boyd reminds everyone that tomorrow morning is more important than election day itself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.