Inside Sources

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Government Shutdown Watch: Will Congress be able to pass a spending bill?  Unless Congress is able to come together and pass a spending bill, the federal government will shut down in just a few hours. The previous two plans both failed, and a potential Plan C is in the works. Will it make it through with bipartisan support? If the government does indeed shut down tonight, then what? We begin Inside Sources with a deep dive into government funding, a potential shutdown, and the role Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Democrats have on this whole situation.    Georgia district attorney disqualified from election interference case against Trump  An appeals court in Georgia has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Why was she removed and what does this mean for the future of the case? Our guest host, Erin Rider, has a legal background and explains the processes for our listeners.    The role of Utah law enforcement in implementing Trump’s deportation plans  President-elect Donald Trump is still working on his deportation plans for once he takes office, but many are already questioning the role of local law officials in those plans. What are law enforcement officers in Utah saying about the plans, and how might they play a role in deporting undocumented immigrants? We spend a few minutes discussing it all on Inside Sources.    Future of ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship in jeopardy  A Utah judge is currently deciding whether the ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship can stand, or if it’s unconstitutional and must be struck down. It comes following arguments in court yesterday between the State and the Utah Education Association. If this supposed ‘voucher’ program were to be barred, what would it mean for those already awarded the money? Hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider share their thoughts on public education and parental rights.    Celebrating Hanukkah in Utah  Several major religious holidays are coming up in the next week, including Hanukkah! Rabbi Avremi Zippel joins Inside Sources in the studio to share some of the history of Hanukkah celebrations in Utah. He also fills listeners in on how they can get involved in the celebrations, which begin at sundown on December 25th.    Celebrating Christmas in Utah  Christmas is also coming up on December 25th – in less than a week. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider finish the show sharing some of their favorite holiday traditions. They also discuss some of the ways you can get into the feeling of Christmas through the state.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Christmas is also coming up on December 25th – in less than a week. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider finish the show sharing some of their favorite holiday traditions. They also discuss some of the ways you can get into the feeling of Christmas through the state. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Several major religious holidays are coming up in the next week, including Hanukkah! Rabbi Avremi Zippel joins Inside Sources in the studio to share some of the history of Hanukkah celebrations in Utah. He also fills listeners in on how they can get involved in the celebrations, which begin at sundown on December 25th. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider A Utah judge is currently deciding whether the ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship can stand, or if it’s unconstitutional and must be struck down. It comes following arguments in court yesterday between the State and the Utah Education Association. If this supposed ‘voucher’ program were to be barred, what would it mean for those already awarded the money? Hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider share their thoughts on public education and parental rights. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider President-elect Donald Trump is still working on his deportation plans for once he takes office, but many are already questioning the role of local law officials in those plans. What are law enforcement officers in Utah saying about the plans, and how might they play a role in deporting undocumented immigrants? We spend a few minutes discussing it all on Inside Sources. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider An appeals court in Georgia has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Why was she removed and what does this mean for the future of the case? Our guest host, Erin Rider, has a legal background and explains the processes for our listeners. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider Unless Congress is able to come together and pass a spending bill, the federal government will shut down in just a few hours. The previous two plans both failed, and a potential Plan C is in the works. Will it make it through with bipartisan support? If the government does indeed shut down tonight, then what? We begin Inside Sources with a deep dive into government funding, a potential shutdown, and the role Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Democrats have on this whole situation. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  Government Shutdown Watch: GOP lawmakers agree to funding deal  Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a deal with party members to keep the government funded past tomorrow. It comes after Tuesday’s Continuing Resolution failed following opposition from President-elect Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The deal isn’t done yet though; Democrats still have to approve it and President Biden has to sign it. Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners in Washington, D.C. joins Inside Sources to give an inside look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill.    Poll: Republicans trust Utah elections more than Democrats  In a flip-flop from 2020, new polling data shows Republicans appear to trust elections more than Democrats. Would the results be different if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election? What other kinds of things would affect this kind of trend change? Inside Sources breaks down the latest numbers and the hosts share their thoughts.    Unaffordable housing – is it causing the American Dream to fade?  Governor Spencer Cox recently said that he’s worried about affordable housing in Utah – to the point that he thinks the American Dream could fade away unless housing reform happens. At the same time, the federal government has announced an investment into building homes, including here in Utah. Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox for Housing Strategy gives some insights and updates on the housing crisis.    Lawsuit filed against other lawsuit as Utah fights for control over public lands  The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a new lawsuit against state leaders following the state’s lawsuit against the federal government over land management. It’s a lawsuit over a lawsuit. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas takes a few moments to discuss this new suit and how it may affect the existing lawsuit.    Report: Mike Pompeo’s hopes of joining new Trump administration crushed  New reports say that Mike Pompeo – who served as Secretary of State during the first Trump administration – has been the target of a coordinated effort to prevent him from joining the new administration. Sources say Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. were behind the move. The news has Inside Sources host Adam Gardiner up in arms. He explains why in this segment.    Trust in the judicial system falls to all-time low  In recent years, the judicial system in the United States has fallen prey to lower public confidence. Many folks today say the courts are way too political. Now, we’re getting a better look at data that shows just how low confidence has fallen. Inside Sources discusses the effects this distrust could have on the future of the judiciary.    Is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat?  With the holiday season in full swing, we wanted to have a light conversation: is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? We’re not the only ones thinking about it – a new YouGov survey asks that same question. So what do most Americans think? If you like the holidays AND politics, you won’t want to miss this discussion. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  With the holiday season in full swing, we wanted to have a light conversation: is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? We’re not the only ones thinking about it – a new YouGov survey asks that same question. So what do most Americans think? If you like the holidays AND politics, you won’t want to miss this discussion. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  In recent years, the judicial system in the United States has fallen prey to lower public confidence. Many folks today say the courts are way too political. Now, we’re getting a better look at data that shows just how low confidence has fallen. Inside Sources discusses the effects this distrust could have on the future of the judiciary. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  New reports say that Mike Pompeo – who served as Secretary of State during the first Trump administration – has been the target of a coordinated effort to prevent him from joining the new administration. Sources say Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. were behind the move. The news has Inside Sources host Adam Gardiner up in arms. He explains why in this segment. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a new lawsuit against state leaders following the state’s lawsuit against the federal government over land management. It’s a lawsuit over a lawsuit. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas takes a few moments to discuss this new suit and how it may affect the existing lawsuit. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  Governor Spencer Cox recently said that he’s worried about affordable housing in Utah – to the point that he thinks the American Dream could fade away unless housing reform happens. At the same time, the federal government has announced an investment into building homes, including here in Utah. Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox for Housing Strategy gives some insights and updates on the housing crisis. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas  In a flip-flop from 2020, new polling data shows Republicans appear to trust elections more than Democrats. Would the results be different if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election? What other kinds of things would affect this kind of trend change? Inside Sources breaks down the latest numbers and the hosts share their thoughts. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a deal with party members to keep the government funded past tomorrow. It comes after Tuesday’s Continuing Resolution failed following opposition from President-elect Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The deal isn’t done yet though; Democrats still have to approve it and President Biden has to sign it. Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners in Washington, D.C. joins Inside Sources to give an inside look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in TikTok banning case This morning, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments from TikTok and parent company ByteDance ahead of the January 19th deadline to sell the US part of the company or be banned. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10th. Inside Sources begins with a recap of this situation.  House Ethics Committee to release report on Fmr. Congressman Matt Gaetz The American public may soon be able to see a House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. It’s a reversal from an earlier decision to keep the report sealed. Hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray discuss some of the things we may see in the report. They also talk about the secret vote that led to this decision reversal.  1,500-page Continuing Resolution draft released; still needs to be voted on A government shutdown may be avoided after all. Last night, a Continuing Resolution was released to Congress, hoping to avoid a government shutdown this Friday. The CR still needs to be voted on, and with only a couple days left, there could still be trouble. Also, at 1,500 pages, is it really a Continuing Resolution anymore? Inside Sources discusses some of the things in the CR.  VP Kamala Harris speaks to young people about political future “Stay in the fight” -- that’s the message Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing with young people following her loss in last month’s presidential election. Her message touched on some points where Democrats failed during the election and what the Party could do to be more successful in the future. We hear some of Harris’ words and the hosts share their analysis.  On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on community development Even though Republicans have a supermajority on Utah’s Capitol Hill, Democrats introduce bills they hope will gain bipartisan support. State Senator Nate Blouin is working on a few pieces of legislation he hopes will be able to pass, including something on community development. He joins Inside Sources to preview that and a few of his other bills.  Federal judges postponing retirement due to Trump’s election Public opinion of the judicial system has soured in recent years, with many saying the courts today are too political. Now, several federal judges across the country say they’re postponing their retirement plans because of Donald Trump’s election. Inside Sources discusses whether these decisions help or hurt public confidence in the judiciary.  Backseat seat belt alarms to be required beginning in 2027 You know that ‘dinging’ sound that goes on and on and on if you or someone in the passenger seat don’t put your seat belt on when the car is moving? That alarm will soon be a thing in the backseat as well. Leah and Greg finish the show discussing the appropriateness of government legislating things like this.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  You know that ‘dinging’ sound that goes on and on and on if you or someone in the passenger seat don’t put your seat belt on when the car is moving? That alarm will soon be a thing in the backseat as well. Leah and Greg finish the show discussing the appropriateness of government legislating things like this. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Public opinion of the judicial system has soured in recent years, with many saying the courts today are too political. Now, several federal judges across the country say they’re postponing their retirement plans because of Donald Trump’s election. Inside Sources discusses whether these decisions help or hurt public confidence in the judiciary

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Even though Republicans have a supermajority on Utah’s Capitol Hill, Democrats introduce bills they hope will gain bipartisan support. State Senator Nate Blouin is working on a few pieces of legislation he hopes will be able to pass, including something on community development. He joins Inside Sources to preview that and a few of his other bills. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  “Stay in the fight” -- that’s the message Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing with young people following her loss in last month’s presidential election. Her message touched on some points where Democrats failed during the election and what the Party could do to be more successful in the future. We hear some of Harris’ words and the hosts share their analysis.