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Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Earlier today President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new tariffs. The stock market roller coaster is over... for now. Taylor and Adam break down whether this was Trump’s plan in the first place, or if it was a reaction to the public outrage.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Following the 90-day pause on tariffs, what does the Trump administration do next? How do they move forward on these eggshells? Scott Condie, Associate Professor of Economics at BYU, joins the show to discuss some of the steps the Trump administration could take in the next 90 days. Adam and Taylor share their thoughts on what could be on the horizon.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan At the National Republican Committee fundraiser Tuesday night, President Donald Trump said that the new tariffs would be good for Republicans in the midterm elections. Taylor and Adam discuss how voters might view the Trump administration’s plan for tariffs and how the 90-day pause could affect what happens.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Federal judges in New York and Texas took legal action today to block the government from moving five Venezuelans out of the country until they can fight the government's attempt to remove them under a law that gives the president the power to imprison and deport noncitizens in times of war. The Alien Enemies Act has only been used three times in the past: The War of 1812, WWI and WWII. Taylor and Adam look at the processes the Trump administration and the federal courts are going through to for these deportations.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan 22 Republican governor’s sent President Trump a letter on Tuesday in support of the Senate’s budget resolution. Utah governor Spencer Cox was among those who signed the letter. The White House hosted a meeting Tuesday afternoon to try and convince House Republicans to flip their votes. Adam and Taylor break down the interactions between the two sides.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan University of Utah President, Taylor Randall is being accused of being “draconian” and “authoritarian” after he sent out a memo last month calling for a review of all campus policies to make sure they adequately limit the authority of professors. This is part of ongoing tensions between faculty and the president over who has power at a public university. Taylor and Adam discuss some of the steps that led to this accusation.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to delay closure of some coal-fired power plants and end the federal moratorium on coal leases. Coal remains a component of the U.S. energy portfolio and in Utah, the state derives 46% of its net electricity generation from coal. That is down from 75% in 2015. Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association, joins the Adam and Taylor to discuss what this new executive order means for Utah.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan We're less than one month away from the Real ID deadline (May. 7). That means you have to have a physical ID when you go through the airport. The question remains... are they going to follow through this time? The movement started back in 2005! Taylor and Adam break down some of the pros and cons of this new initiative.
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Trump announces 90-day pause on tariff plan Earlier today President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new tariffs. The stock market roller coaster is over... for now. Taylor and Adam break down whether this was Trump’s plan in the first place, or if it was a reaction to the public outrage. What’s next for the Trump administration? Following the 90-day pause on tariffs, what does the Trump administration do next? How do they move forward on these eggshells? Scott Condie, Associate Professor of Economics at BYU, joins the show to discuss some of the steps the Trump administration could take in the next 90 days. Adam and Taylor share their thoughts on what could be on the horizon. Will the tariffs help Republicans in the midterm elections? At the National Republican Committee fundraiser Tuesday night, President Donald Trump said that the new tariffs would be good for Republicans in the midterm elections. Taylor and Adam discuss how voters might view the Trump administration’s plan for tariffs and how the 90-day pause could affect what happens. Judges stop deportation of 5 Venezuelans Federal judges in New York and Texas took legal action today to block the government from moving five Venezuelans out of the country until they can fight the government's attempt to remove them under a law that gives the president the power to imprison and deport noncitizens in times of war. The Alien Enemies Act has only been used three times in the past: The War of 1812, WWI and WWII. Taylor and Adam look at the processes the Trump administration and the federal courts are going through to for these deportations. Republican governors on the same page with budget resolution 22 Republican governor’s sent President Trump a letter on Tuesday in support of the Senate’s budget resolution. Utah governor Spencer Cox was among those who signed the letter. The White House hosted a meeting Tuesday afternoon to try and convince House Republicans to flip their votes. Adam and Taylor break down the interactions between the two sides. University of Utah President accused of being “authoritarian” University of Utah President, Taylor Randall is being accused of being “draconian” and “authoritarian” after he sent out a memo last month calling for a review of all campus policies to make sure they adequately limit the authority of professors. This is part of ongoing tensions between faculty and the president over who has power at a public university. Taylor and Adam discuss some of the steps that led to this accusation. How coal executive order is going to affect energy in Utah Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to delay closure of some coal-fired power plants and end the federal moratorium on coal leases. Coal remains a component of the U.S. energy portfolio and in Utah, the state derives 46% of its net electricity generation from coal. That is down from 75% in 2015. Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association, joins the Adam and Taylor to discuss what this new executive order means for Utah. Real ID is FINALLY coming to an airport near you We're less than one month away from the Real ID deadline (May. 7). That means you have to have a physical ID when you go through the airport. The question remains... are they going to follow through this time? The movement started back in 2005! Taylor and Adam break down some of the pros and cons of this new initiative.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Results of last night’s special elections – a good barometer of Pres. Trump’s performance? Special election races in Wisconsin and Florida were supposed to be an early barometer of President Trump's second term -- an indicator as to how the American people are feeling about the direction of the country under Trump. In the end though... it was a mixed bag of results. Republicans won their two congressional races in Florida -- albeit by smaller margins than Trump won in those districts -- and the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court won. The Inside Sources hosts go into detail on the results and give their political analysis. Pres. Trump tells Cabinet members that Elon Musk will soon step away Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability. Speaker Johnson cancels House votes for the rest of the week The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress. Two Utah political parties to join forces Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think. President Trump announces new tariffs for ‘Liberation Day’ In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Special election races in Wisconsin and Florida were supposed to be an early barometer of President Trump's second term -- an indicator as to how the American people are feeling about the direction of the country under Trump. In the end though... it was a mixed bag of results. Republicans won their two congressional races in Florida -- albeit by smaller margins than Trump won in those districts -- and the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court won. The Inside Sources hosts go into detail on the results and give their political analysis.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 'Liberation Day' -- it's what President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday, April 2nd. Why? Because it's the day, he says, when the U.S. will see a reduction in all trade imbalances. But there's still a lot of uncertainty about what will come on Liberation Day and how it'll affect the American people. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on how that uncertainty is contributing to several days of a more volatile stock market and already-raising prices.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon As President Trump continues his push for federal judges who rule against him to be impeached, Senate Republicans have a warning: don't try it. Even Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley said it's not appropriate to impeach a judge just because the president disagrees with their opinion. But that's not stopping House Republicans from still moving forward with plans to restrict the judiciary. The Inside Sources hosts describe the whys and hows.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon A few special elections tomorrow could affect the national stage, both immediately and in the long-term. In Wisconsin, voters will pick a new Supreme Court justice who could play a role in the district maps within that state. There are also two congressional races in Florida; Republicans are favored to win those seats again, but there seems to be some worry about Democrats performing well. Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on whether these races might be an indicator of President Trump’s approval so far this term.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Have you ever toyed with the idea of leaving the state of Utah due to high housing costs. If so, you're in company with about 1/3 of the state. That’s according to a new poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights. The polling also says that 53% of Utahns rank affordable housing as one of their top three concerns. Inside Sources dig into it a bit more.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Governor Cox finished his bill review last week with a lengthy letter to legislative leaders. In it, he outlined reasons for why he vetoed certain bills, and what he wants the legislature to change about other bills in special sessions. He also wrote about creating a new task force to tackle criminal justice reform, saying that it needs to be a priority for state leaders.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon While he's joked about it in the past, this weekend President Trump told NBC News that he's no longer joking -- he's looking into the possibility of running for a third term as President. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids a president from being elected more than twice. But the President says he and his team are looking into other ways to go about this, with the president saying he "likes working."
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon For a cost of only $40 Billion, California set out to build a high-speed railway from San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles. The opening date? Well, it was supposed to be 2020. Now, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $100 Million and won't open until 2030... with the system not being fully operational until 2050. Oh, and the state says they now need another $7 Billion to finish the part they're working on now. The hosts talk about this “colossal failure” of a project.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Uncertainty thrives before Wednesday’s upcoming 'Liberation Day' 'Liberation Day' -- it's what President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday, April 2nd. Why? Because it's the day, he says, when the U.S. will see a reduction in all trade imbalances. But there's still a lot of uncertainty about what will come on Liberation Day and how it'll affect the American people. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on how that uncertainty is contributing to several days of a more volatile stock market and already-raising prices. GOP Senators push back on proposal to impeach judges who rule against Trump As President Trump continues his push for federal judges who rule against him to be impeached, Senate Republicans have a warning: don't try it. Even Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley said it's not appropriate to impeach a judge just because the president disagrees with their opinion. But that's not stopping House Republicans from still moving forward with plans to restrict the judiciary. The Inside Sources hosts describe the whys and hows. Special elections could affect the makeup of Congress A few special elections tomorrow could affect the national stage, both immediately and in the long-term. In Wisconsin, voters will pick a new Supreme Court justice who could play a role in the district maps within that state. There are also two congressional races in Florida; Republicans are favored to win those seats again, but there seems to be some worry about Democrats performing well. Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on whether these races might be an indicator of President Trump’s approval so far this term. Poll: 1/3 of Utahns have thought about leaving due to housing costs Have you ever toyed with the idea of leaving the state of Utah due to high housing costs. If so, you're in company with about 1/3 of the state. That’s according to a new poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights. The polling also says that 53% of Utahns rank affordable housing as one of their top three concerns. Inside Sources dig into it a bit more. Governor Cox calls for new criminal justice task force Governor Cox finished his bill review last week with a lengthy letter to legislative leaders. In it, he outlined reasons for why he vetoed certain bills, and what he wants the legislature to change about other bills in special sessions. He also wrote about creating a new task force to tackle criminal justice reform, saying that it needs to be a priority for state leaders. Could Pres. Trump run for a 3rd term? While he's joked about it in the past, this weekend President Trump told NBC News that he's no longer joking -- he's looking into the possibility of running for a third term as President. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids a president from being elected more than twice. But the President says he and his team are looking into other ways to go about this, with the president saying he "likes working." Long-delayed high-speed rail project in California needs $7 Billion more For a cost of only $40 Billion, California set out to build a high-speed railway from San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles. The opening date? Well, it was supposed to be 2020. Now, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $100 Million and won't open until 2030... with the system not being fully operational until 2050. Oh, and the state says they now need another $7 Billion to finish the part they're working on now. The hosts talk about this “colossal failure” of a project.
Governor cox says Utah is passing too many bills...Dave and Taylor Morgan discuss Utah's bill issue.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan The United States Supreme Court has upheld another Biden-era rule. In a 7-2 decision, the Court upheld a lower court's ruling requiring background checks and other protective measures for ghost guns. As a result of the decision, ghost guns will continue to be treated the same as fully assembled firearms. The Inside Sources hosts break down the decision.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Just turn on the TV for a bit, and you’re bound to see a drug advertisement that’s so common here in the United States. The U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries that allow drug companies to advertise directly to consumers, and it's a big business. But they could be going away... if Director of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets his way. Inside Sources discusses this possibility.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Utah's involved in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over which courts can rule on disputes involving the Clean Air Act. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and his team argued before the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, saying that federal courts closer to the individual states should be able to rule on Clean Air Act disputes. Right now, those disputes go to a federal court in Washington, DC – something which some describe as giving a "home court advantage" to the EPA.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Governor Spencer Cox has vetoed his second bill of 2025. Senate Bill 296 would have changed how the Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court is chosen. Currently, the other justices on the State Supreme Court choose the Chief Justice. The bill -- which Cox vetoed yesterday -- would have given the selection power to the Governor himself, with confirmation from the State Senate. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the Governor’s reasoning for vetoing the bill.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan New polling shows something most politicos in the state already know -- Republicans still dominate the political scene in Utah. But the data also shows that there are factions splitting the party... largely over President Donald Trump. Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan is a polling nerd; he breaks down the findings with co-host Erin Rider.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Last weekend, the White House announced that Second Lady Usha Vance would head to Greenland. Now, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright have announced that they will go with her. It comes amid tense relations between the U.S., Greenland, and Denmark. Inside Sources discusses the latest on foreign policy.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Should Washington, DC become Washington, DA? Several Republican lawmakers have posited the idea of getting rid of the District of Columbia and replacing it with the District of America. Just yesterday, Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert warned other lawmakers to stop making fun of Trump's "Gulf of America,” saying that the "District of America" could be coming next.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan SCOTUS upholds Biden-era rules on ghost guns The United States Supreme Court has upheld another Biden-era rule. In a 7-2 decision, the Court upheld a lower court's ruling requiring background checks and other protective measures for ghost guns. As a result of the decision, ghost guns will continue to be treated the same as fully assembled firearms. The Inside Sources hosts break down the decision. The Atlantic releases all messages involved in “SignalGate” fiasco "SignalGate" isn't going away anytime soon. More Congressional hearings today as lawmakers try to figure out how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was included on an unsecured chat discussing military plans on the app Signal. The White House is blaming the whole fiasco on the journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg. Meanwhile National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he takes full responsibility for the gaffe. Inside Sources digs into the latest, including a full release of all the messages in the chat. RFK Jr. Reportedly looking to ban pharmaceutical television ads Just turn on the TV for a bit, and you’re bound to see a drug advertisement that’s so common here in the United States. The U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries that allow drug companies to advertise directly to consumers, and it's a big business. But they could be going away... if Director of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets his way. Inside Sources discusses this possibility. Utah A.G. taking part in lawsuit over the Clean Air Act Utah's involved in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over which courts can rule on disputes involving the Clean Air Act. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and his team argued before the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, saying that federal courts closer to the individual states should be able to rule on Clean Air Act disputes. Right now, those disputes go to a federal court in Washington, DC – something which some describe as giving a "home court advantage" to the EPA. Gov. Cox vetoes bill that would have changed the relationship between the judicial and the executive branches Governor Spencer Cox has vetoed his second bill of 2025. Senate Bill 296 would have changed how the Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court is chosen. Currently, the other justices on the State Supreme Court choose the Chief Justice. The bill -- which Cox vetoed yesterday -- would have given the selection power to the Governor himself, with confirmation from the State Senate. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the Governor’s reasoning for vetoing the bill. Polling data released on Republicans in Utah New polling shows something most politicos in the state already know -- Republicans still dominate the political scene in Utah. But the data also shows that there are factions splitting the party... largely over President Donald Trump. Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan is a polling nerd; he breaks down the findings with co-host Erin Rider. Tensing relationships between Greenland and the U.S. Last weekend, the White House announced that Second Lady Usha Vance would head to Greenland. Now, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright have announced that they will go with her. It comes amid tense relations between the U.S., Greenland, and Denmark. Inside Sources discusses the latest on foreign policy. Washington, D.C. to become Washington, D.A.? Should Washington, DC become Washington, DA? Several Republican lawmakers have posited the idea of getting rid of the District of Columbia and replacing it with the District of America. Just yesterday, Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert warned other lawmakers to stop making fun of Trump's "Gulf of America,” saying that the "District of America" could be coming next.
Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan "SignalGate" isn't going away anytime soon. More Congressional hearings today as lawmakers try to figure out how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was included on an unsecured chat discussing military plans on the app Signal. The White House is blaming the whole fiasco on the journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg. Meanwhile National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he takes full responsibility for the gaffe. Inside Sources digs into the latest, including a full release of all the messages in the chat.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Although she lost both the electoral college vote and the popular vote last November, and lost the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, it appears Kamala Harris could try another run in 2028. New polling shows that Democrats largely support her and the idea of another Harris campaign. Is this a winning strategy for Democrats?
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner The dynamics between the conservative state government -- including the Utah Legislature -- and the more liberal Salt Lake City were on broad display during the 2025 Legislative General Session. City leaders say several bills passed by the Legislature directly affect the city by taking away control from its residents. Now, Mayor Erin Mendenhall says she’s “deeply concerned.” What bills may have been targeted towards Salt Lake City? Inside Sources digs into it.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Report: Top-secret military plans accidentally texted to journalist Imagine this: you're minding your own business when you get added to a group text with national security leaders. And in that chat, you receive highly classified information about an upcoming military strike. Oh, and we should mention that you're not a national security leader yourself. It’s exactly what happened to the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. The Inside Sources host discuss the security... of national security. Court of Appeals hears from Trump Administration on deportation The Trump Administration continues its fight to have more control over deportations today. A federal judge denied the administration's request to lift a temporary restraining order on deporting alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 this morning. Now, the administration is in court making their case to a three-person appeals court. Taylor and Adam give listeners the latest on the ongoing deportation lawsuits. Pres. Trump says we should give allies less productive weapons Our allies in Europe are questioning their own defenses following remarks from President Trump that he'll give toned-down weapons to those allies. The President saying our allies now might not be our allies in the future, so we shouldn't give them top-notch weapons. Is this sound reasoning or something akin to paranoia? The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts. Poll: Kamala Harris top choice to lead Democrats in 2028 Although she lost both the electoral college vote and the popular vote last November, and lost the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, it appears Kamala Harris could try another run in 2028. New polling shows that Democrats largely support her and the idea of another Harris campaign. Is this a winning strategy for Democrats? U.S. Postal Service: To privatize or not? Protests erupted over the weekend across the country, with thousands of mail workers protesting privatization of the United States Postal Service. The idea to privatize the agency isn't a new one and isn't exclusive to President Trump. But in the year 2025, do we still need the post office or not? The Inside Sources hosts have a lively discussion about the supposed ‘business’ of the U.S.P.S. How do SLC leaders feel about bills passed during the legislative session? The dynamics between the conservative state government -- including the Utah Legislature -- and the more liberal Salt Lake City were on broad display during the 2025 Legislative General Session. City leaders say several bills passed by the Legislature directly affect the city by taking away control from its residents. Now, Mayor Erin Mendenhall says she’s “deeply concerned.” What bills may have been targeted towards Salt Lake City? Inside Sources digs into it. Sponsored eggs? Ahead of the annual Easter Egg Roll -- for the first time -- the Trump administration has put out calls for official corporate sponsors. It might seem relatively harmless, but is it? Or is it indicative of the impact of big money in politics? The Inside Sources hosts break down the complex relationship between the White House and corporations. Remembering former U.S. Congresswoman Mia Love Following a three-year battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, former United States Representative Mia Love passed away yesterday. She was only 49. A child of immigrant parents, she made quite the name for herself in politics. In fact, she was the first Black Republican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan share some of their favorite memories of Love and how she inspired them.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Following a three-year battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, former United States Representative Mia Love passed away yesterday. She was only 49. A child of immigrant parents, she made quite the name for herself in politics. In fact, she was the first Black Republican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan share some of their favorite memories of Love and how she inspired them.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Ahead of the annual Easter Egg Roll -- for the first time -- the Trump administration has put out calls for official corporate sponsors. It might seem relatively harmless, but is it? Or is it indicative of the impact of big money in politics? The Inside Sources hosts break down the complex relationship between the White House and corporations.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner The Trump Administration continues its fight to have more control over deportations today. A federal judge denied the administration's request to lift a temporary restraining order on deporting alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 this morning. Now, the administration is in court making their case to a three-person appeals court. Taylor and Adam give listeners the latest on the ongoing deportation lawsuits.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Protests erupted over the weekend across the country, with thousands of mail workers protesting privatization of the United States Postal Service. The idea to privatize the agency isn't a new one and isn't exclusive to President Trump. But in the year 2025, do we still need the post office or not? The Inside Sources hosts have a lively discussion about the supposed ‘business’ of the U.S.P.S.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Our allies in Europe are questioning their own defenses following remarks from President Trump that he'll give toned-down weapons to those allies. The President saying our allies now might not be our allies in the future, so we shouldn't give them top-notch weapons. Is this sound reasoning or something akin to paranoia? The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Imagine this: you're minding your own business when you get added to a group text with national security leaders. And in that chat, you receive highly classified information about an upcoming military strike. Oh, and we should mention that you're not a national security leader yourself. It’s exactly what happened to the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. The Inside Sources host discuss the security... of national security.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Following the explosive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February, there was a lot of hesitation and worry about the future of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. But following today's call between the two -- as well as yesterday's conversation between Trump and Russian President Putin -- things are looking a bit better. The Inside Sources hosts describe how they’re feeling better about the situation.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider One legislative bill we never dug into on Inside Sources dealt with gold and silver. House Bill 306 -- sponsored by Rep. Ken Ivory -- would allow the state of Utah to pay vendors in actual gold or silver. It instructs the State Treasurer's office to do several things relating to this change, so we wanted to dig into that more. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider A pink-colored payphone is popping up around Salt Lake City, allowing people to hear memories of the Great Salt Lake and share their own stories and memories too. The "Great Salt Lake Hopeline" is a public art project designed to bring additional awareness to preservation efforts for the lake. Awareness is great, but what about action? Inside Sources discusses some of the recent legislation regarding the Great Salt Lake.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Did Lee Harvey Oswald actually shoot and kill President John F. Kennedy? Was the CIA involved? Was it the Soviets? Or was it really aliens? Conspiracies surrounding the former president's death have percolated for more than 60 years. Now, the government is releasing thousands of documents about the assassination – documents which have never been seen by the American public.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider With all the talk of the federal budget the past few weeks, there's one piece missing... and you may not have even noticed it: Washington D.C. They actually need Congress to approve their budget, and the GOP spending bill that passed last week will require the city to cut $1 Billion of the budget... in the middle of the fiscal year. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the uniqueness of D.C.’s relationship with the rest of the country.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider More effects of President Trump's push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the federal government today. Now, contractors who work with the government are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms, and drinking fountains. Is this a big deal or a complete nonissue? The Inside Sources hosts break it down.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider The drama continues this afternoon between the Department of Justice and President Trump, and a U.S. District judge requesting information about deportation flights. You'll recall that the president called for that judge's impeachment, but the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court refuses to even go down that path. Today, the Justice Department chastised the judge’s demand for more information. We begin Inside Sources with a discussion on the latest developments.
Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider Drama between DOJ, President Trump, and federal judge continues The drama continues this afternoon between the Department of Justice and President Trump, and a U.S. District judge requesting information about deportation flights. You'll recall that the president called for that judge's impeachment, but the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court refuses to even go down that path. Today, the Justice Department chastised the judge’s demand for more information. We begin Inside Sources with a discussion on the latest developments. National Democrats holding town halls in Republican districts Recent Congressional Republican town halls have been quite lively and loud, with protestors and angry constituents voicing frustrations over several things President Trump and Congress are doing. It's prompted urging from Congressional GOP leaders to stop holding town halls for a while. Now, Democrats see this as an opportunity to swoop in and make headway in these conservative districts. Explicit bans on segregated facilities removed from federal contracts More effects of President Trump's push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the federal government today. Now, contractors who work with the government are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms, and drinking fountains. Is this a big deal or a complete nonissue? The Inside Sources hosts break it down. Washington D.C. facing budget issues due to Congress With all the talk of the federal budget the past few weeks, there's one piece missing... and you may not have even noticed it: Washington D.C. They actually need Congress to approve their budget, and the GOP spending bill that passed last week will require the city to cut $1 Billion of the budget... in the middle of the fiscal year. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the uniqueness of D.C.’s relationship with the rest of the country. Pres. Trump, Pres. Zelenskyy hold talks following explosive conversation last month Following the explosive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February, there was a lot of hesitation and worry about the future of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. But following today's call between the two -- as well as yesterday's conversation between Trump and Russian President Putin -- things are looking a bit better. The Inside Sources hosts describe how they’re feeling better about the situation. On the Hill 2025: Legislation on the Great Salt Lake – what passed and what failed? A pink-colored payphone is popping up around Salt Lake City, allowing people to hear memories of the Great Salt Lake and share their own stories and memories too. The "Great Salt Lake Hopeline" is a public art project designed to bring additional awareness to preservation efforts for the lake. Awareness is great, but what about action? Inside Sources discusses some of the recent legislation regarding the Great Salt Lake. On the Hill 2025: State may pay vendors in silver and gold One legislative bill we never dug into on Inside Sources dealt with gold and silver. House Bill 306 -- sponsored by Rep. Ken Ivory -- would allow the state of Utah to pay vendors in actual gold or silver. It instructs the State Treasurer's office to do several things relating to this change, so we wanted to dig into that more. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts. Additional files released relating to JFK’s assassination Did Lee Harvey Oswald actually shoot and kill President John F. Kennedy? Was the CIA involved? Was it the Soviets? Or was it really aliens? Conspiracies surrounding the former president's death have percolated for more than 60 years. Now, the government is releasing thousands of documents about the assassination – documents which have never been seen by the American public.