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This week, the Utah State Legislature is holding meetings to address key issues in the state. Holly breaks down the top topics she has her eye on include AI's impact on elections, nuclear energy and adoption tourism.

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On this week's episode of the Take 2 Podcast, Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello of the Exoro Group and KNRS host and former House Speaker Greg Hughes to break down a busy week in politics, from national feuds to shifting Utah leadership.The Trump–Musk Bromance EndsWhat began as a mutual admiration between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has unraveled in public view. Musk recently criticized the federal deficit, saying, “We have a $2 trillion deficit. It keeps growing. Our interest payments are higher than our defense department budget.” That didn't sit well with Trump. While the split has sparked national chatter, Utah Sen. Mike Lee tried to play peacemaker, saying simply, “But I really like both of them.”New Leadership in Utah's House GOPFollowing a special election, Utah House Republicans selected a new leadership team:Speaker: Mike SchultzMajority Leader: Casey SniderMajority Whip: Candice PierucciAssistant Whip: Bridger BolinderUtah Democrats Elect New Party LeadersRoughly 1,400 delegates, both in person and remote, participated in the Utah Democratic Party's convention over the weekend. Former lawmaker and 2024 gubernatorial candidate Brian King was elected party chair. Other leadership includes:Vice Chair: Susan MerrillSecretary: Brad DickterTreasurer: Catherine VoutazKing, who spent 16 years in the Utah Legislature, will now steer the party into 2026 and beyond.GOP Lawmakers Threaten Legislation Over Pride MonthUtah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth celebrating Pride Month sparked pushback from some Republican lawmakers. Rep. Trevor Lee posted on X, “Nothing makes Utahns more mad when political ideologies get pushed into their lives Watch for some significant legislation this next session that pushes back onto these woke groups!” The debate centers on whether tax dollars should support private entities that publicly support LGBTQ+ causes.Cox Appoints Former Reyes Aide to Lead Records OfficeGov. Spencer Cox named Lonny Pehrson to lead Utah's new Government Records Office. Pehrson previously served in the Attorney General's Office and was involved in efforts to keep AG Sean Reyes' calendar from public disclosure, raising concerns from transparency advocates.Utah Supreme Court Justice to Step DownJustice John Pearce will leave the bench in December after a decade on the state's high court. In his resignation, Pearce said he plans to return to private practice and continue teaching at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law. Cox will appoint a replacement from a list of seven candidates provided by the Appellate Nominating Commission. Senate confirmation is required.ATVs Return to Glen CanyonOff-road vehicles are officially back at Glen Canyon after former President Trump signed a resolution overturning a National Park Service rule. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Celeste Maloy and Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee, restores ATV access to 24 miles of park roads.Phil Lyman Teases 'Major Announcement'Utah Rep. Phil Lyman hinted at a big development as a public interest group from the East Coast plans to file a lawsuit in the state.Listen to the full episode of the Take 2 Podcast for in-depth commentary from Heidi, Maura, and Greg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HOST: Heidi HatchGUESTS: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group and Greg Hughes, Former House Speaker/KNRS Judge rules Utah Fits All scholarship unconstitutionalGovernor Cox appeals Wednesday, the Judge rules that the program can continue while the court case plays out – teachers keep their raises Former Speaker of the House Brad Wilson Named 47G Board Chair RFK bans food dyes will phase out in US over the next two years. House Speaker Mike Schultz was at the FDA announcement with a Utah Delegation USU first to list program cuts after Utah Legislature cuts funding https://www.usu.edu/president/reinvestment/programs.cfm Trump Approval Ratings Dropping https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/04/23/trumps-job-rating-drops-key-policies-draw-majority-disapproval-as-he-nears-100-days/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year, the Utah Legislature passed a bill banning fluoride in public water. The change comes on May 7. We're asking what it all means.

What does Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall think about the state bossing our city around this past legislative session? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss key takeaways from the mayor's media roundtable. Plus, a teacher dancing for lunch money, the Black Hole award, and a winning streak for U of U Gymnastics.  Resources and references: The 2025 Bills That Targeted Salt Lake City [Hey Salt Lake] A Utah teacher has raised over $11,000 for her students by dancing on TikTok. Here's why. [Salt Lake Tribune]  ‘Disregard for transparency': Utah Legislature's public records laws earn it a ‘Black Hole' award [Utah News Dispatch] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the interview with Michael Collins, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this March 25th episode: Inn at 500 Salt Lake Bees Broadway Across America Salt Lake Sewciety Momentum Climbing Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC. Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   

4:38 pm: Veronique de Rugy, Chair of Political Economy and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, joins the show to discuss her piece about why the efforts of DOGE to cut waste and fix entitlements are essential.6:05 pm: Representative Trevor Lee joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his bill, passed the Utah Legislature and now awaiting the signature of the Governor, that bans all “non-sanctioned” flags, like Pride flags, from Utah schools and government properties.6:38 pm: Jason Isaac, President of the American Energy Institute, joins the show for a conversation about the results of a new study that reveal the high costs of solar energy.

Over 200 people attended a public hearing on March 5 to challenge a feasibility study that approves Kane Creek developers to establish a preliminary municipality in Grand County. The study found that if incorporated, the luxury housing and commercial development would be financially viable, a requirement for moving forward with the project. But many Moab residents disagreed with the findings, arguing that the results were based on unrealistic assumptions about the local economy. While the hearing gave residents an opportunity to ask questions and air grievances, a representative from the Lt. Governor's Office who moderated the meeting, Jordan Schwanke, said the results of the study are final, and the project will move ahead regardless. Photo: Audience members display a banner that says: Repeal SB258. The bill established the preliminary municipality process, which enables landowners to incorporate their property even without any residents. A new bill to essentially repeal SB258 — House Bill 540 — is currently making its way through the Utah Legislature. Lawmakers will decide by March 7. Photo by Emily Arntsen / KZMU.

News Stories: New Musical to rival BOM Musical, twist, its spiritual https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/faith-affirming-book-of-mormon-musical-messiah-in- america/ Some name calling at the BYU AZ bb Game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/02/23/arizona-basketball-byu-postgame- handshake-line-brawl-incident-wildcats-ad-statement-fan-chant/79815526007/ Leaders can now assist in helping with names for the temple https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/02/22/family-name-assist-easy-tool- familysearch-elder-hamilton-elder-bragg/ President Holland visits Saints in CA https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/22/holland-wildfires-apostle-los-angeles-southern- california-devotional/ Money in the SLC Temple, historians rejoice https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/21/salt-lake-temple-construction-updates/ Bishop dies in Alaska airplane crash https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/12/he-didnt-text-landed-eagle-river-man-killed- bering-air-plane-crash-remembered-by-family/ Influencer's husband in helicopter crash https://people.com/jennifer-houghton-reveals-husband-was-in-helicopter-crash-11685356 Is Utah politically lonely? https://dnyuz.com/2025/02/18/a-lonely-holdout-where-republicans-still-resist-trump-utah/ Mormons in the Media: Ruby Frankie Documentary on HULU https://www.yahoo.com/news/hulus-new-ruby-franke-docuseries-features-family-members-1st- public-interviews-and-unseen-video-footage-130050402.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Kevin Frankie advocates to Utah Legislature for protection children of bloggers https://www.ksl.com/article/51256208/franke-family-speaks-in-support-of-new-protections-for- child-actors-influencers A Mormon on the bachelor https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/latter-day-saints-bachelor-grant/ Influences on Insta discussing the new garment styles Calling all bearded, long hair, tattooed Members, Church casting is looking for you! MBB: Lori Vallow- No Camera's in the courtroom in AZ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/lori-vallow-daybell-wants-cameras-banned-courtroom- during-her-arizona-trial He ran an “Amazon Store Front” https://ksltv.com/local-news/amazon-scheme-wilde

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 28, 20254:38 pm: Senate President Stuart Adams joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about the week at the 2025 Utah Legislature, and today they'll discuss a new raise for the state's schoolteachers.6:05 pm: Representative Rex Shipp joins the program to discuss his bill which would make the decisions of school boards in Utah subject to voter referendum.6:20 pm: Benjamin Dierker, Executive Director of the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure joins the show for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Energy in which he writes that carbon emissions in America will fall under the leadership of President Donald Trump.6:38 pm: We will listen back to this week's conversations with Representative Stephanie Gricius on her bill banning the use of fluoride in Utah drinking water, a bill that now awaits the signature of Governor Cox, and (at 6:50 pm) with Christopher Bedford of Blaze Media on how the GOP's old tricks to ignore a President's wishes aren't working on Donald Trump.

On the show today, we have the weekly News Reel where we talk to other local journalists about what they reported this week. Today, we speak with Andrew Christiansen of the Moab Times-Independent about where the Kane Creek developers are in the process of becoming a preliminary municipality within Grand County. We also touch on the life and legacy of Moab geologist Lin Ottinger, who passed away last week at 97. And we finish up discussing changes to transient room tax that are making their way through the Utah Legislature. - Show Notes - • Kane Creek town proposal moves forward, public hearing set https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/kane-creek-town-proposal-moves-forward-public-hearing-set/ • Lin Ottinger, Moab's ‘Dinosaur Man' and rock shop founder, dies at 97 https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/lin-ottinger-moabs-dinosaur-man-and-rock-shop-founder-dies-at-97/ • State could give Grand County more flexibility over tourism tax revenue https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/state-could-give-grand-county-more-flexibility-over-tourism-tax/

Take 2 PodcastFeb. 21, 2025Heidi HatchMaura Carabello Exoro GroupJohn Dougall AG Administrator SLC Mayor named her pick for Chief, 8 days after firing Chief Mike BrownNo national searchBrian Redd will go up for a vote March 4thWas appointed to DOC by Cox in May 2023https://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-city-mayor-to-announce-recommendation-for-new-chief-of-police# Concerns raised over decision to join SEC 504 lawsuit that could remove disability protectionsLast May, the Biden administration added "gender dysphoria" as a disability, and now the states are suing to find out if it was constitutional.Section 504 protects people with disabilities, including children who need accommodation in school. Children like Richardson's son. Senate panel advances major change to Utah public records law - out of committee 6-2 vote SB277 proposed to disband a volunteer committee that decides disputes over access to government records.The revised bill would eliminate a key test for determining whether records are public or private.A Senate committee advanced the legislation despite strong opposition from Utahns.State and legislative audits found that few cases in the past few years were resolved within the 73 days the law requires and last year the average time was 156 days, he said.https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/18/utah-public-records-law-sunshine-act-grama-legislature/ Utah Legislature considers tougher rules for ballot initiativeA proposed Utah bill that would make it harder for Utahns to bring issues directly to the ballot is stirring up debate in the Legislature.Senate Bill 73, sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, would require sponsors of initiative petitions to publish the full text of their proposed initiative in newspapers across the state for two months leading up to the election. If sponsors failed to do so, the initiative would become invalid — meaning that votes cast for or against the initiative would not be counted, and the proposed law would not be presented to voters.https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2025-02-20/utah-legislature-considers-tougher-rules-for-ballot-initiatives Clock runs out on bill that would eliminate Daylight Saving Time in Utah (we will Spring forward 3/9)A legislative panel on Wednesday voted to "table" HB 120, signaling state senators' lack of desire to spend more time talking about time--and effectively killing time for this session.DOGE cuts continueUtah cuts at Federal parksFederal employees cut at IRSCongressman Mike Kennedy suggests Utah fill positions if the cut is too deep at our National Parks DEA DHS ICE arrest 13 people for deportation, 4 are members of Tren De AraguaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  This morning, a bill that addresses the relationship between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature passed out of committee. The bill -- House Bill 156 -- aims to clarify the relationship of the two entities: who gets to direct what. Bill sponsor State Representative Norm Thurston joins us to share more about the bill and answer a few questions.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  How might a new SLCPD chief affect the relationship between the city and the state? Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has selected Brian Redd to be the next chief of police for the city. The City Council will still need to approve the choice. The current chief is retiring at the request of Mayor Mendenhall, who said the city's police force needed a new leader and a new direction. Today, Adam and Leah discuss the pick and what it could mean for the future of the department.  On the Hill 2025: The relationship between the legislature and the Utah Board of Education This morning, a bill that addresses the relationship between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature passed out of committee. The bill -- House Bill 156 -- aims to clarify the relationship of the two entities: who gets to direct what. Bill sponsor State Representative Norm Thurston joins us to share more about the bill and answer a few questions.  On the Hill 2025: Changes to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program We continue our deep-dive into education-related bills by looking at some changes being proposed to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program. If you'll recall, this program launched last year and provides up to $8,000 to be used for a variety of education expenses and services. State Representative Candice Pierucci led the charge on the original bill and is working on changes now; she joins us for this discussion.  On the Hill 2025: Amendments to how some taxes are used Your property taxes may go to the state's general funds instead of local schools if the Governor signs a bill that has now passed the state Legislature. The bill is Senate Bill 37, and it would make changes to a few tax-related issues. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is sponsoring the bill and joins us to talk more about it.  Budget cuts coming to the Pentagon, Department of Defense The last couple weeks have been pretty turbulent for government employees. There are a lot of federal worker layoffs going on around the country, including at the IRS, FAA, the National Park Service, and the US Forest Service. Could layoffs be coming to the Department of Defense too? It looks like it... The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on cutting this important budget.  New York Governor says she won’t fire New York City mayor The drama over the future of New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues after the New York Governor said that she won't remove him from office. It's the latest development in the situation following several pushes from the Justice Department for prosecutors to drop the bribery case against him. This whole thing can get a little weedy, but the Inside Sources hosts break down this fascinating topic.  Pres. Trump to take control of USPS, continuing trend of consolidating power President Trump is now expected to take control of the United States Postal Service. That would involve firing the Postal Service's governing board, but the board is planning to fight the pending executive order. It comes as the President takes control of other boards and government-related organizations like the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Leah and Adam discuss the consolidation of power.  Town Halls as a form of civic engagement Inside Sources host Leah Murray loves being involved in the civic process. Last night, she attended her second Town Hall meeting of the year and found the topics covered to be very interesting. She and Adam Gardiner discuss the range of issues frequently discussed in Town Halls. 

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 14, 20254:20 pm: J.D. Tuccille, Contributing Editor for Reason.com joins the program for a conversation about his piece about how we can reduce the size of the federal government by getting rid of the Department of Education.4:38 pm: Representative Matt MacPherson joins the program for a conversation about his proposal to require police to impound the vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers, as well as increase financial punishments for those driving without a license.6:05 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins the program for their weekly conversation about the 2025 Utah Legislative session, and today they'll discuss whether tax cuts are still on the docket, as well as how President Trump's proposed federal employee cuts could affect Utah.6:20 pm: Jared Whitley, a contributing columnist to the Daily Herald, joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how Big Pharma is trying to pull the wool over the eyes of consumers with their drug discount decoy.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with DataRepublican (“X” handle) regarding her work to track the money doled out by the USAID program, and (at 6:50 pm) with Christopher Tremoglie of the Washington Examiner on how the idea of DOGE is at the root of American values.

Heidi HatchMaura Carabello Exoro GroupRob Axson Utah GOP chair Utah Legislature FUN FACT: Utah's population reached 3,506,838 on July 1, 2024, where is the growth happeningSLCPD Chief will step down at the end of the month and retire, Mayor today saying she fired Chief Mike BrownRep. Casey Snider says HB465 Allows DPS to step in where there are safety concerns alluding to SLCSalt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvementsUtah House votes to streamline deportations of immigrants convicted of crimes HB 226Utah lawmakers halt 2 housing bills aimed at allowing smaller homesSchool cellphone, smartwatch ban clears Utah Senate SB 178 National headlines Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr sworn inTrump called Putin – Rubio on his way to negotiate with UkraineNearly a dozen lawsuits currently holding up Trump actionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Utah lawmaker opens bill to expand State Supreme Court -- Report questions taxpayer investment in inland port projects

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon  As the state grows and as the economy grows, the state’s attorney general’s office says it needs more resources and funding to tackle the growing number of cases they’re handling. New Attorney General Derek Brown is asking the Utah Legislature for more funding as he works to rebuild the office. He joins Inside Sources live on Capitol Hill to discuss how his office is working with lawmakers during this legislative session. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon  On the Hill 2025: How the attorney general’s office is working with the legislature  As the state grows and as the economy grows, the state’s attorney general’s office says it needs more resources and funding to tackle the growing number of cases they’re handling. New Attorney General Derek Brown is asking the Utah Legislature for more funding as he works to rebuild the office. He joins Inside Sources live on Capitol Hill to discuss how his office is working with lawmakers during this legislative session.    On the Hill 2025: Launching a grant program to fund ‘catalyst centers’ in Utah  How do you view success? For House Speaker Mike Schultz, it involves preparing youth to enter the workforce – and be able to sustain a good life – right out of high school. Today, he’s introducing a new bill into committee that would fund grant programs for local education agencies to create or expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) types of programs, something he believes will help Utah’s youth learn the skills they need to be successful. He joins Inside Sources to talk about it.    On the Hill 2025: Revisions to elections laws  He might be a freshman legislator but he’s not wasting any time getting to work, choosing to tackle a hot topic during the legislative session: elections. State Representative Doug Fiefia wants to speed up and clean up things on Election Day, including changing the voter registration deadline and specifying the deadlines for ballot collection. Rep. Fiefia joins us to walk us through the bill.    On the Hill 2025: Addressing law enforcement performance standards  In 2018, Utah banned police quotas. However, some law enforcement agencies still use a kind of quota system, and State Senator Todd Weiler wants that process to stop. Some agencies use quotas to make sure officers are doing their jobs – that they’re not just sitting around. Sen. Weiler is running a bill would create a new performance standard metric to ensure police officers are held to similar standards; he joins the show to explain.    Race for a reconciliation budget continues  U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson seems to be falling behind in the race to get a reconciliation package put together. Who’s in the lead? It looks like it’s the Senate – they may get the budget package created before the House. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest developments from over the weekend on government funding.    Impending tariffs on incoming steel, aluminum   While the general tariffs on Mexico and Canada are paused, other tariffs are moving forward. President Trump has announced his intention to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum being imported into the United States. Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on the continued threats of tariffs.    On the Hill 2025: What’s it like as a legislative intern during the session?  On Inside Sources, we chat with the movers and shakers in politics. That usually involves speaking with the lawmakers themselves, but it also includes chatting with the folks in the legislators’ offices. Delaney Moss, Communications Intern for the House Majority joins Inside Sources to describe what it’s like to work at the Capitol during the legislative session.    DOGE sets its sights on the Department of Education  One of President Trump’s key platform issues has been the dismantling of the Department of Education. Late last week, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) went in and began taking control of the Department of Education. There’s been a lot of pushback, but is it warranted? Newly released test scores show that there might actually be quite a bit of room for improvement within the country’s education system.    

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 7, 20254:20 pm: Ryan McMaken, Editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian joins the program to discuss his recent article for the Epoch Times in which he writes about why the U.S., and other countries in the world, are giving up on birthright citizenship.4:38 pm: Philip K. Howard, Chair of Common Good, joins the program to discuss his new report for the Manhattan Institute on how to fix and modernize American infrastructure.6:05 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about what's happening at the 2025 session of the Utah Legislature.6:20 pm: Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project, joins the program to discuss how the Biden Administration doled out hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and contracts to promote "radical ideas" on gender ideology.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's interviews this week with Joy Pullman of The Federalist on how elections are essentially fake if Presidents don't have control of government agencies, and (at 6:48 pm) with John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist on how defunding USAID is just shutting down leftist propaganda.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray  On the Hill 2025: Public labor union bill passes Utah Senate  House Bill 267 -- the bill banning public labor unions from collective bargaining -- has just passed the Senate. And the version that passed is the original version the House passed. Now, it's headed for the Governor's desk. Inside Sources begins with a refresher on what’s in the bill and why opposing groups say they’re against it.    Return-to-office mandate for federal workers delayed until Monday  Today, a federal judge in Massachusetts said the deadline for federal workers to either agree to go back to the office or accept a "deferred resignation" offer will be pushed until at least Monday next week. The deadline was supposed to be tonight. Nearly 2 million federal workers are affected by the mandate, including Utahns. Hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner share their thoughts on the overall situation.    On the Hill 2025: Spaceport exploration committee  Space isn’t just for the Jetsons – it's becoming a reality for real people. And here in Utah, one state lawmaker doesn’t want us to get left behind. State Senator Jerry Stevenson is running a bill this legislative session that would create a spaceport exploration committee. He calls into Inside Sources to discuss the bill and what it would achieve.    On the Hill 2025: What’s it like as a new legislator on Utah’s Capitol Hill?  29 State Senators and 75 State Representatives make up the Utah Legislature. Senators serve 4-year sentences and State Representatives serve 2-year sentences. We thought it would be interesting to chat with a brand-new legislator to get their thoughts on the session thus far. State Rep. Doug Fiefia of House District 48 joins the show for this discussion.    House GOP members meet with Pres. Trump to discuss divided feelings on the budget  Tough conversations between House Republicans and President Trump this morning as they work to get on the same page with the budget. GOP Representative are still split on the number of reconciliation bills to run -- 1 or 2. House leaders met with President Trump in the hopes that he could get the party to agree on the same thing. Needless to say, it's a bit of a mess. The Inside Sources hosts break it down.    Pres. Trump’s comments on Gaza show divide between Congressional Republicans  President Trump's comments on a possible takeover continue to spark debate and concern among world leaders and those in Congress. That includes some Republicans who now say they're concerned about focusing on international stuff like this instead of "America First." Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss their feelings on what the President is saying and if it holds any water.    Have Democrats changed their message in the months following the election?  Democrats have a long four years ahead of them with the Trump presidency. Things might get a little better if they see success in the 2026 midterms but either way, they're going to face a Trump administration until 2028. So, has their messaging changed at all? What about their policies? Inside Sources discuss whether Democrats have begun to change their tune.    On the Hill 2025: Legislation to protect youth sports referees  You don't need to tell us, but be honest with yourself: have you ever gotten mad at a youth sports referee? If so, Leah's got some words for you. And so does the State Legislature. A new bill – being sponsored by State Representative Jon Hawkins -- hopes to protect referees from violent parents, fans, and coaches. Inside Sources has the latest.   

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner  Week 2 of the Legislative Session gets underway on Utah’s Capitol Hill  Inside Sources begins a special show live from Utah’s Capitol Hill to celebrate the second week of the 2025 Legislative General Session. HB267, which would make changes to the way labor unions work with public employers, just passed in the State House of Representatives. Inside Sources shares some information on the bill and the hosts hypothesize on its future as it heads to the State Senate.  On the Hill 2025: Legislation to add firearm safety to Utah’s public-school curriculum Growing up in rural Utah, State Representative Rex Shipp says his life was aided and protected in knowing how to act around firearms. He says that today, as the state becomes more urban, children don’t get the ability to interact with guns, so they’re unfamiliar with them and their danger. He’s proposing a bill that would add firearm safety courses to Utah’s public-school curriculum; he joins the show to talk about why he believes the courses would protect Utah’s youth.  On the Hill 2025: Arguments for making changes to the ballot initiative process As many political insiders expected, this year’s legislative session has several bills relating to ballot initiatives. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is running a bill that would clarify publication and notification requirements for citizen ballot initiatives. He joins Inside Sources to explain the motivations behind this bill and why it would require all proposals to amend the Utah Constitution be published in newspapers around the state.  On the Hill 2025: Arguments against making changes to the ballot initiative process Not everyone is a fan of adding more requirements to the ballot initiative process. Several legislators say the bill Sen. Fillmore is running would make citizen ballot initiatives even harder to run. State Senator Kathleen Riebe says she’s worried about the overall implications created by adding more steps to the process. She joins Inside Sources to give an opposing view to this bill.  On the Hill 2025: The state of politics in Utah Oftentimes, we think of politics as being divisive and full of anger. Members of the Utah Legislature – even those on opposite sides of the aisle – are an exception to this; there’s often comradery and friendship. State Representatives Andrew Stoddard and Casey Snider don’t agree on many bills but find ways to cross the aisle. They join Inside Sources to share perspectives on several pieces of legislation in the session.  On the Hill 2025: Sunday-related legislation Two pieces of legislation have really caught our eye this session: one would prevent franchisers from requiring franchisees to be open on Sunday and another would allow car dealerships to be open on Sunday. The franchise-related bill is still set to move forward but the car dealership bill has been abandoned for now. Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan discuss the two bills and how they relate to things like free markets and free trade.  President Trump’s weekend situation with Colombia and planes filled with migrants Over the weekend, the country of Colombia turned away multiple US military planes filled with Colombian migrants. It sparked ire from President Trump, who threatened hefty tariffs on the country unless they allowed the flights. Inside Sources finishes this special show analyzing the decision from Colombia and the response from the Trump administration. 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner  Oftentimes, we think of politics as being divisive and full of anger. Members of the Utah Legislature – even those on opposite sides of the aisle – are an exception to this; there’s often comradery and friendship. State Representatives Andrew Stoddard and Casey Snider don’t agree on many bills but find ways to cross the aisle. They join Inside Sources to share perspectives on several pieces of legislation in the session. 

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, January 24, 20254:20 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about what's happening during the 2025 session of the Utah Legislature.4:38 pm: Bob Moffit, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Health and Welfare Policy joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how pardoning Dr. Anthony Fauci would be a disservice to Americans.6:05 pm: Utah Congressman Blake Moore joins the show to discuss his inauguration day experience and what he hopes to see from Donald Trump as he begins his second term leading the nation.6:38 pm: Katelynn Richardson, Courts Reporter for The Daily Caller, joins the program for a conversation about how Donald Trump killed decades of DEI bureaucracy in just 36 hours on the job.

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Erin Rider  Last night, Governor Spencer Cox gave his annual ‘State of the State’ address before the Utah Legislature. It’s arguably his biggest speech of the year, and his message was all about building. He highlighted 5 specific areas where Utah can “build” as we grow. Inside Sources hosts Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter discuss the overall message and share their biggest takeaways from the governor’s speech. 

Hosts: Marty Carpenter and Erin Rider  Analyzing Governor Cox’s ‘State of the State’ address Last night, Governor Spencer Cox gave his annual ‘State of the State’ address before the Utah Legislature. It’s arguably his biggest speech of the year, and his message was all about building. He highlighted 5 specific areas where Utah can “build” as we grow. Inside Sources hosts Erin Rider and Marty Carpenter discuss the overall message and share their biggest takeaways from the governor’s speech.  Recapping the 1st week of Utah’s Legislative General Session We’re finishing up the first week of the 2025 Utah Legislative General Session. With 41 days left to go, where do things stand now? Our partners at Deseret News have been tracking the bills closely. Reporter Brigham Tomco has been focusing on election bills and joins us to recap some of the big ones released or discussed this week. The hosts also share updates on a few other bills.  President Trump questioning the need for FEMA President Trump is making his way across the country today, touring areas ravaged by recent natural disasters. This morning, he was in North Carolina seeing the damage from Hurricane Helene. This afternoon, he's in California touring areas destroyed by wildfires near Los Angeles. As he's prepared for this trip -- and even this morning -- he's questioned the need for FEMA. Inside Sources discusses the pros and cons of this federal agency.  Hegseth faces Senate confirmation vote tonight The full Senate is set to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth to be President Trump's Secretary of Defense. How's the vote looking? He already looks to have lost the support of two Republican Senators; how many more can he lose? The two GOP Senators who won’t vote for him say it’s because of his alleged lack of morals. Hosts Marty and Erin discuss the importance – or lack thereof – of morals among government officials.  Politics mingling with religion, affecting culture Politics and the division of the American people into groups of red and blue seems to extend into every part of our culture – including religion. And Many Americans are growing disillusioned with both religion and politics. Jonathan Rauch, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution joins Inside Sources to share his insights and knowledge on the crossroads between politics, religion, and culture.  DOGE sets sights on the beloved penny The newly-minted Department of Government Efficiency is looking for ways... to make the government more efficient. One way they hope to do that is by eliminating the penny from US currency. Andy Cupp, Executive Producer of Inside Sources hops on the microphone to share some thoughts about the least valuable coin in America. 

They’re going to regulate the dang sun!

The Utah Legislature is proposing a crackdown on vehicles illegally registered out of state to avoid sales taxes. Dave and Debbie speak to  KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephart and Investigative Producer Sloan Schrage about InsureRight and how it will help track down those who have skirted the sales tax and discuss the situation for those caught between the details. Rusty Cannon, Co-host of Inside Sources also joins the show to share input. Listeners chime in with their opinions.

What happened on day one of the 2025 General Session of the Utah Legislature? KSL NewsRadio producer Andy Cupp joins with updates from the state Capitol.

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  Several members of the Utah Legislature are part of the Governing Group, an organization that focuses on “civility in politics, good governance, and effective policymaking.” Former Governor Gary Herbert and former State Representative Becky Edwards sit on the board of the group; they join us today for a discussion on the importance of collaboration, compromise, and respect, especially during the Legislative Session.   

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  Eye on the Hill: Special coverage of Utah’s Legislative Session Join Inside Sources as we air a special live show on-location at Utah’s Capitol Hill. Why are we here? It’s the start of the 2025 Legislative General Session. Hosts Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray begin by sharing their thoughts on the session, analyzing speeches given by House Speaker Mike Schultz and Senate President Stuart Adams. To follow the session yourself, make sure to visit https://le.utah.gov/.   On the Hill 2025: House Majority Caucus priorities; Legislation on primary elections Utah’s Legislature has a supermajority of Republicans in both the House and the Senate. This often means their priorities... take priority. State Representative Jordan Teuscher, House Rules Chair joins Inside Sources to discuss what Republicans in the House want to prioritize. He also shares some thoughts on a bill he’s working on, which would create a runoff path following the primary election.  On the Hill 2025: House Minority Caucus priorities; Legislation on absenteeism Not to be forgotten when talking about the state legislature is the minority party, the Democrats. They’ve got a thorough list of priorities, which includes education and inclusion. State Representative Sahara Hayes, Minority Assistant Whip gives listeners insights into her group’s priorities. She also discusses a bill she’s working on to address absenteeism in Utah’s schools.  On the Hill 2025: Senate Majority Caucus priorities, including energy and housing A top priority for State Senate Republicans is energy and artificial intelligence (AI). This morning, Senate President Stuart Adams discussed this priority in his opening remarks. State Senator Kirk Cullimore, Senate Majority Leader explains to Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon how the Senate wants to not only make energy more affordable for Utahns, but to also make it more conducive to new technologies.  Governing Group: Encouraging civility among candidates and lawmakers Several members of the Utah Legislature are part of the Governing Group, an organization that focuses on “civility in politics, good governance, and effective policymaking.” Former Governor Gary Herbert and former State Representative Becky Edwards sit on the board of the group; they join us today for a discussion on collaboration, compromise, and respect, especially during the Legislative Session.  On the Hill 2025: Senate Minority Caucus priorities, ‘Back to Basics’ In the Senate, Democrats say they’re going ‘Back to Basics’ with their priorities this legislative session. State Senator Luz Escamilla, Senate Minority Leader says her caucus wants to make sure they remember Utahns who may get left behind by state leaders. She joins Leah and Rusty to talk about the importance of consensus and how it helps Democrats get things done in a state with a Republican supermajority.  On the Hill 2025: House Majority Caucus priorities; Legislation on foreign funding for ballot initiatives What other things will the House Majority Caucus prioritize this session? State Representative Candice Pierucci, House Majority Caucus Manager joins Inside Sources to elaborate. She also explains a new bill she’s working on that would address a grey area in foreign funding during elections, putting restrictions on foreign entities spending money on ballot initiatives in Utah.  President Donald Trump’s executive actions during Day 1 in office We leave the State Capitol and move to Washington, D.C. for our final segment, discussing some of the biggest things President Donald Trump focused on during the first day of his second term. He’s already signed dozens of executive orders and memoranda – what do the hosts think about them?     

Another big conversation within the Utah Legislature this year is energy. As the excitement towards different energy sources like nuclear amp up,  what would nuclear energy actually look like in the state of Utah? Mason Baker, UAMPS CEO and General Manager joins the show to discuss.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray  The impact and legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter  The country’s longest-living president has passed away at 100 years old. President Jimmy Carter only served one term roughly 50 years ago, but his impact and legacy have been long-lasting. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner share their thoughts on President Carter’s policies and post-presidency actions. They also discuss the overall roll of former presidents on humanitarian efforts and foreign policy.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on ballot propositions  When a citizen initiative reaches the ballot in Utah, who writes the proposition that voters will ultimately vote on? In the past, the Legislative General Counsel would write the prop, but that changed in recent years; the House Speaker and Senate President could write it instead. Now, there looks to be efforts to change the process back to how it used to be. State House Representative Angela Romero joins the program to talk about a bill she’s working on to address this.    Fighting between DOGE and Trump supporters over visas for workers  In the last week, a new rift has emerged between leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency – Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy – and loyal supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. It comes as Musk and Ramaswamy voice their support for H-1B visas for foreign tech workers. Inside Sources breaks down the situation and what the incoming president has to say about it.    Sen.-elect Curtis says he won’t be a ‘rubber stamp’ for Donald Trump  In an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” Utah Senator-elect John Curtis said he wouldn’t be a rubber stamp for President-elect Trump’s agenda. Instead, Curtis says he’ll be a stamp for the state of Utah and its people. Corey Norman, Chief of Staff for Senator-elect Curtis’ Office joins the show to explain the Senator-elect's stance and what it could mean for Utah’s relationship with the incoming administration.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on child welfare  The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) came under quite a bit of scrutiny in 2024, following several public incidents involving child abuse and death. In many cases, DCFS says its hands were tied due to legal restrictions. Now, the Utah Legislature may make some changes to the law that would give DCFS more flexibility and power. State House Representative Christine Watkins calls into Inside Sources to explain a few of her bills on the subject.     What happens when a legislator leaves the state legislature?  As the Utah Legislature prepares to begin a new session in just a few weeks, several sitting legislators are wrapping things up, preparing to leave office. When a legislator leaves office, what happens to bills or initiatives they were working on? Is someone else forced to carry the bill, or could things simply end? Former legislator Adam Gardiner shares some insights as we discussed other legislators on their way out the door.    The Twelve Days of Christmas  You’ve all heard the song, but have you ever wondered what actually are the Twelve Days of Christmas? Along the same vein, how late do you keep your Christmas decorations up? The hosts finish Inside Sources discussing post-Christmas traditions.     

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray  The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) came under quite a bit of scrutiny in 2024, following several public incidents involving child abuse and death. In many cases, DCFS says its hands were tied due to legal restrictions. Now, the Utah Legislature may make some changes to the law that would give DCFS more flexibility and power. State House Representative Christine Watkins calls into Inside Sources to explain a few of her bills on the subject.  

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray  As the Utah Legislature prepares to begin a new session in just a few weeks, several sitting legislators are wrapping things up, preparing to leave office. When a legislator leaves office, what happens to bills or initiatives they were working on? Is someone else forced to carry the bill, or could things simply end? Former legislator Adam Gardiner shares some insights as we discussed other legislators on their way out the door.   

4:38 pm: Utah Congressman-elect Mike Kennedy joins the program to discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case regarding a Tennessee law banning children from undergoing gender-transition surgeries. Kennedy sponsored a similar bill passed by the Utah Legislature during his time as a state senator.5:05 pm: Robert McGreevy, a reporter with the Daily Caller joins the program to discuss his story about how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., if confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, would like to reduce – or remove - fluoride from America's water, an idea he says may have merit.6:38: pm: Christopher Tremoglie, Commentary Writer for the Washington Examiner joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the recent NBC News report that Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, was often intoxicated on the job while working for Fox News – information which has been vehemently denied by his former co-hosts.

Since 2011, the Utah Legislature has set aside nearly $6 million in public funds to support efforts to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species list and bring the animal's management under state control. A recent audit has found that over $5 million of those public funds have gone unaccounted for. We talk to Anastasia Hufham, reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, about her recent story on this issue. We also hear from the Utah News Connection about new conservation easements for agricultural and ranch land across the state. Plus, we hear a story from KSUT about a former Navajo Ranger who recently published a memoir that includes tales of the paranormal on the reservation. - Show Notes - • Salt Lake Tribune: To fight protections for wolves, Utah gave a nonprofit $5M. An audit says it's ‘difficult to pin down' how the taxpayer money was spent. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/10/18/how-anti-wolf-group-used-utah-tax/ • Photo: A gray wolf stands in a meadow in Wyoming where the species was briefly delisted and managed by the state until 2022 when the gray wolf was added back to the state's Endangered Species list. Photo via Flickr

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas Drawing from Utah's renowned preparedness culture, the state Legislature is making strategic moves that extend well beyond the immediate political landscape. Following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Republican legislative leaders are seizing the moment to strengthen state autonomy, particularly regarding public lands and energy resources. As lawmakers work to reshape the federal-state relationship during this pivotal transition period, Speaker Mike Schultz joins the show to share his insights on the situation. 

Join today’s Inside Sources co-hosts, Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas, to discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election. The hosts share their unique perspectives on topics ranging from voters splitting their votes to government officials prepping for another Donald Trump presidential term. Speaker Mike Schultz joins the show to discuss the plans being made to inflate the Utah legislature from federal government and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy discusses her election victory and her plans to help shape major policy and grappling under a new administration.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Adam Gardiner If former President Donald Trump wins tomorrow, will that affect priorities for the Utah Legislature in the next general session? What if Vice President Kamala Harris wins? We begin this special pre-election KSL at Night bringing the presidential election down to the local level, examining the potential effects of a Trump or Harris presidency on Utah state politics.

Hosts: Leah Murray, Adam Gardiner, and Andy Cupp Harris or Trump: Will either affect Utah’s legislative priorities in 2025?If former President Donald Trump wins tomorrow, will that affect priorities for the Utah Legislature in the next general session? What if Vice President Kamala Harris wins? We begin this special pre-election KSL at Night bringing the presidential election down to the local level, examining the potential effects of a Trump or Harris presidency on Utah state politics. Frontrunner presidential candidate in Iowa flips from Trump to HarrisThe final Iowa Poll of this election came out over the weekend and it now shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading in this ruby-red state. Former President Donald Trump won Iowa in 2016 and 2020, and was leading there until just recently. What possibly changed to give Harris this kind of momentum boost? The KSL at Night hosts share their theories. Control over Congress up in the air; leaders fighting to keep their positionsIt’s the final day before the election and all hands are on deck. As everyone focuses on the presidential race, we can’t not also talk about Congress. Republicans and Democratic Congressional leaders are fighting to maintain their positions, and even expand their reach. What are House and Senate leaders doing in this final push to win or keep control? Is Election Day special anymore?In a by-mail voting world, is Election Day special anymore? Back in the day, you would vote in-person after market day – this is why Election Day falls on a Tuesday. But nowadays, it’s basically turned into Election Season. So why is a specific day important, or even needed? Listen for a bit of a history lesson as hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray discuss the future. Discussing the Electoral College – its past, present, and futureOne thing that often comes up during a presidential election is the difference between the popular vote and the Electoral College vote. Just because a candidate wins the most costs doesn’t mean that they win the presidency – it all comes down to the states and the electoral votes a candidate receives. Ahead of the election results, let’s take a few minutes to discuss the Electoral College. Detoxing America’s ‘toxic’ political environmentAs we’ve seen in this election – and really any election – politics can be controversial and sometimes even toxic. Why is this? Is it because it’s just part of human nature? And if it is super toxic, does that mean all hope is lost. Samantha Moore-Berg, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah joins the show to discuss some research she’s recently done on toxicity in politics. How our media choices affect our political viewsAn important part of voting is being informed. And that often means we’re looking up news and media to find out more about candidates and issues. Obviously, each kind of news or media source has some kind of bias, so what do you do to find good information? We share some thoughts on the media sources that help us find common ground rather than divide us further. Final pre-election thoughts on KSL at NightOn the eve of Election Night, we finish the show discussing the future. KSL at Night producer Andy Cupp and KSL at Night host Leah Murray share their feeling – that no matter who wins the election, life will go on and our country will go on too. Listen to also find out how you can get some freebies on Election Day.

The Major League Baseball development on SLC's Westside just passed its first hurdle, but what are the odds the city actually gets a team? Executive producer Emily Means and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen talk about what's in store for the new district. Plus, a quarter of legislative House races have already been decided, a classic burger joint, and Ally the Airport Allosaurus. Resources and references: Utah Legislature elections: 1 in 4 House races have already been decided [Utah News Dispatch]  Visit These Sugar House Businesses [Hey Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, October 18, 20244:20 pm: Aimee Winder Newton of the Salt Lake County Council joins Rod and Greg to discuss the council's plan to investigate whether County Recorder Rashelle Hobbs is guilty of electioneering for including an insert, paid for by taxpayers, that looks suspiciously like a campaign flyer with county tax notices. Winder has proposed an ordinance change to prevent this situation in the future.4:38 pm: Victoria Coates, Vice President of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation joins the program for a conversation about how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar at the hands of Israeli defense forces should serve as a warning to Hamas.6:05 pm: Representative Phil Lyman, who is running a write-in campaign for Governor, joins the program to discuss why he asked the Utah Legislature to disqualify incumbent Governor Spencer Cox from the ballot following a legislative audit showing many of the signatures he collected to get on the ballot were invalid.6:20 pm: Author Patrick O'Donnell joins Greg for a conversation about his recent piece on the election of 1864, largely considered the most important election in history up to that point, and the “October Surprise” that preceded that election.6:50: pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's conversation this week with Joe Kennedy, the Washington high school football coach who was fired from his job for praying on the field, and eventually won his job back thanks to a decision by the Supreme Court, about an upcoming film about his ordeal.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, October 15, 20244:38 pm: Jeremy Adams, author and high school politics and economics teacher, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his article in The Federalist about how cell phones are destroying the ability of our children to read books.5:38 pm: Jim Schultz, President of the Minnesota Private Business Council, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the lies Tim Walz is telling about the Minnesota business climate.6:05 pm: Utah Speaker of the House Mike Schultz joins the program to discuss the directions given to state colleges and universities by the Utah Legislature to cut 10% of their budgets ahead of the 2025 session.

Today on the Weekly News Reel, we talk to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about the recent decision to nullify Amendment D from the Utah ballot prior to November's election. If passed, Amendment D would have given the Utah Legislature the power to repeal citizen-passed ballot initiatives. We also discuss Grand County's new planning and zoning director, Amy Weiser, who says land use codes need a "complete overhaul." We finish up with a story about 11 recent school bus violations that will result in $1,000 fines per vehicle. - Show Notes - • ‘Amendment D is void': GOP lawmakers' constitutional amendment won't be counted in 2024 election https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/amendment-d-is-void-gop-lawmakers-constitutional-amendment-wont-be-counted-in-2024-election/ • New county P&Z director: Land use code needs ‘complete overhaul' https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-county-pz-director-land-use-code-needs-complete-overhaul/ https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/july-was-arid-throughout-utah/ • MPD cracks down on school bus scofflaws https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/mpd-cracks-down-on-school-bus-scofflaws/

The Utah Legislature used their emergency powers this week to put a constitutional amendment on our ballots. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what exactly we'll be voting on in November and why. Plus, the Real Housewives of SLC are back, CatVideoFest, and a Parrot Head reunion. Resources and references: Watch the RHOSLC season five trailer. Get tickets to CatVideoFest at The Broadway.  Get tickets to the Jimmy Buffett memorial concert on Sunday, Sept. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Legislature might call themselves into special session to push back on recent losses handed down by the Supreme Court. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss the odds that lawmakers will put another constitutional amendment on our ballots. Plus, the state's earthquake commission gets canned, treasure hunting in KRCL's record collection, and apply to be an SLC planning commissioner. Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake in Best of Utah Will Legislators Plot Revenge on Utah's Supreme Court? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Utah legislators eye special session, maybe next week. Will it deal with abortion, redistricting? [Utah News Dispatch] This group is tasked with preparing Utah for the “Big One.” Utah leaders voted to get rid of it. [Salt Lake Tribune]  Check out KRCL's record sale.  Apply for Salt Lake City's planning commission (especially Glendale and Avenues residents!) Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Department of Health and Human Services Stein Eriksen Lodge ICO Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utah's Supreme Court just ruled that legislators overstepped when they altered a citizen-led ballot initiative related to redistricting. Who dares put the Utah Legislature in check? KSL-TV reporter Lindsay Aerts tells host Ali Vallarta why this signals a political power shift in Utah, and what it could mean for ever-frustrated Salt Lake voters. Resources and references: No Ballot Initiatives, Less Voters [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Base Camp Treats: Use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off your online purchase. The Shop Workspace on 400 S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices