Inside Sources podcast

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti U.S. Department of Education lives to see another day The U.S. Department of Education will live to see another day. Reports this morning from the Wall Street Journal outlined a draft executive order directing the department secretary to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” of the Department of Education. The Executive Order was set to be signed as early as today, but a White House official confirmed the delay just a short time ago. Tariffs on Mexico paused for another month If this feels like déjà vu, we hear you. Today, President Trump announced another month-long pause in the implementation of tariffs on Mexico. The US Commerce Secretary says it's likely that tariff relief will come to both of our neighbors. The back-and-forth of it all hasn't been good for the stock market, which relies on stability. Inside Sources discusses the instability and how it’s affecting Pres. Trump’s polling. On the Hill 2025: Referendum coming on public labor union bill One of the most controversial bills this legislative session was House Bill 267, which banned public labor unions from being able to collective bargain with their employers. Now, several of those groups are banding together to launch a referendum for the ballot, seeking to repeal the bill. Hosts Greg Skordas and Morgan Lyon Cotti discuss the potential success or failure of the movement. On the Hill 2025: Expanding access to Utah’s state parks With so much talk of cuts to the federal workforce -- including park and forest service officers -- it's brought up questions of how the state can step in to promote our own state parks. State Rep. Doug Welton is pushing a bill that would expand accessibility access in Utah's State Parks, hoping to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. He joins the show to talk more about his bill. On the Hill 2025: Several tax cuts coming to Utah families Utahns will soon see several tax cuts thanks to the state legislature. It's a continuation of a trend with lawmakers -- they've cut taxes in some form year after year. This morning, Senate and House Majority leadership outlined several of the cuts. Executive Appropriations Vice Chair State Representative Walt Brooks explains who will be most affected by the cuts. Pres. Trump uniting, dividing Democrats all at the same time This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Texas Rep. Al Green for his outbursts during President Trump's address to Congress earlier this week. 10 Democrats joined all Republicans in the vote. It's an example of how President Trump is both unifying and dividing Democrats. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the effect Trump is having on Democrats. Effort to get more women involved in Utah politics One organization is working to get more women involved in Utah politics... but as candidates themselves. Utah's political groups have become more equal in the makeup between men and women, but the parity is getting closer. Becky Edwards, Board Member of Utah Women Run joins Inside Sources to share more. Growing threats on federal judges nationwide Federal judges say the number of threats they're receiving is growing day-by-day. And now, the U.S. Marshal's service has issued a warning of those growing threats. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the most recent attacks on America’s judiciary.…

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Growing threats on federal judges nationwide 10:48

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti Federal judges say the number of threats they're receiving is growing day-by-day. And now, the U.S. Marshal's service has issued a warning of those growing threats. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the most recent attacks on America’s judiciary.…

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Effort to get more women involved in Utah politics 10:17

about 22 hours ago10:17

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti One organization is working to get more women involved in Utah politics... but as candidates themselves. Utah's political groups have become more equal in the makeup between men and women, but the parity is getting closer. Becky Edwards, Board Member of Utah Women Run joins Inside Sources to share more.…

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Pres. Trump uniting, dividing Democrats all at the same time 10:01

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Texas Rep. Al Green for his outbursts during President Trump's address to Congress earlier this week. 10 Democrats joined all Republicans in the vote. It's an example of how President Trump is both unifying and dividing Democrats. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the effect Trump is having on Democrats.…

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On the Hill 2025: Several tax cuts coming to Utah families 10:25

about 22 hours ago10:25

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti Utahns will soon see several tax cuts thanks to the state legislature. It's a continuation of a trend with lawmakers -- they've cut taxes in some form year after year. This morning, Senate and House Majority leadership outlined several of the cuts. Executive Appropriations Vice Chair State Representative Walt Brooks explains who will be most affected by the cuts.…

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On the Hill 2025: Expanding access to Utah’s state parks 10:19

about 22 hours ago10:19

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti With so much talk of cuts to the federal workforce -- including park and forest service officers -- it's brought up questions of how the state can step in to promote our own state parks. State Rep. Doug Welton is pushing a bill that would expand accessibility access in Utah's State Parks, hoping to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. He joins the show to talk more about his bill.…

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On the Hill 2025: Referendum coming on public labor union bill 10:25

about 23 hours ago10:25

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti One of the most controversial bills this legislative session was House Bill 267, which banned public labor unions from being able to collective bargain with their employers. Now, several of those groups are banding together to launch a referendum for the ballot, seeking to repeal the bill. Hosts Greg Skordas and Morgan Lyon Cotti discuss the potential success or failure of the movement.…

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Tariffs on Mexico paused for another month 11:20

about 23 hours ago11:20

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti If this feels like déjà vu, we hear you. Today, President Trump announced another month-long pause in the implementation of tariffs on Mexico. The US Commerce Secretary says it's likely that tariff relief will come to both of our neighbors. The back-and-forth of it all hasn't been good for the stock market, which relies on stability. Inside Sources discusses the instability and how it’s affecting Pres. Trump’s polling.…

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U.S. Department of Education lives to see another day 9:53

about 23 hours ago9:53

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Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti The U.S. Department of Education will live to see another day. Reports this morning from the Wall Street Journal outlined a draft executive order directing the department secretary to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” of the Department of Education. The Executive Order was set to be signed as early as today, but a White House official confirmed the delay just a short time ago.…

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Inside Sources Full Show March 5th, 2025: Pres. Trump addresses Congress, Democrats take aim at Elon Musk's role, DOGE effects felt in Utah 1:22:23

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Pres. Trump focuses on economy in speech to Congress, Democrats take aim at Elon Musk It's been his message since last year's election: America is back. During his first speech to Congress this term, President Donald Trump continually reemphasized his belief that the "golden age of America has only just begun.” Republicans cheered, Democrats protested, and the fact that our country is divided as ever was on full display last night during the President's address. Inside Sources hosts Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan go in-depth with their thoughts and analysis on the President’s speech to a joint session of Congress. SCOTUS rules that Trump administration must pay out foreign assistance funds This morning, the United State Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must pay out nearly 2-billion dollars in foreign assistance funds to groups that had already done work on behalf of the federal government. It's the latest development as the White House works to cull spending on foreign aid efforts. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest on foreign aid funding. Local impacts of DOGE cuts affecting Utahns The impacts of federal downsizing are continuing to grow, and federal workers in Utah aren't immune from the impacts. Between lay-offs within the IRS and Veteran Affairs, tens of thousands of federal workers nationwide are getting pink slips. And then buildings -- the feds appear set to sell several federal buildings in Utah. Inside Sources talks about the local effects of DOGE cuts. On the Hill 2025: Legislation on government records and information Just a few days left in the state's 2025 Legislative General Session. We've covered a ton of bills so far and this segment, we dig into a bill on government records, including the disclosure of voter history information. You'll remember that in last year's primary election, there was some concern with how voter's voting methods were being tracked by county clerks. Floor Sponsor State Senator Calvin Musselman explains how the bill addresses that kind of situation. On the Hill 2025: Several bills on the judiciary won’t move forward Throughout the session, we've discussed many bills relating to Utah's judiciary. This week, a deal was struck between the State Legislature and the Utah Judicial Council, resulting in the withdrawal of several bills affecting Utah's judicial system. Inside Sources discuss the bills that were pulled and the ones that are still going forward. House GOP leadership urges Republican lawmakers to skip town hall meetings On this show, we've discussed the importance (or unimportance) of town hall meetings several times. Some of our hosts think they're pointless and outdated, some go for entertainment, and others think they have an important place in politics. But now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging GOP lawmakers to skip town halls. Is this a good or a bad idea?…

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House GOP leadership urges Republican lawmakers to skip town hall meetings 10:38

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan On this show, we've discussed the importance (or unimportance) of town hall meetings several times. Some of our hosts think they're pointless and outdated, some go for entertainment, and others think they have an important place in politics. But now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging GOP lawmakers to skip town halls. Is this a good or a bad idea?…

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On the Hill 2025: Several bills on the judiciary won’t move forward 10:21

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Throughout the session, we've discussed many bills relating to Utah's judiciary. This week, a deal was struck between the State Legislature and the Utah Judicial Council, resulting in the withdrawal of several bills affecting Utah's judicial system. Inside Sources discuss the bills that were pulled and the ones that are still going forward.…

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On the Hill 2025: Legislation on government records and information 11:29

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan Just a few days left in the state's 2025 Legislative General Session. We've covered a ton of bills so far and this segment, we dig into a bill on government records, including the disclosure of voter history information. You'll remember that in last year's primary election, there was some concern with how voter's voting methods were being tracked by county clerks. Floor Sponsor State Senator Calvin Musselman explains how the bill addresses that kind of situation.…

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Local impacts of DOGE cuts affecting Utahns 10:34

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan The impacts of federal downsizing are continuing to grow, and federal workers in Utah aren't immune from the impacts. Between lay-offs within the IRS and Veteran Affairs, tens of thousands of federal workers nationwide are getting pink slips. And then buildings -- the feds appear set to sell several federal buildings in Utah. Inside Sources talks about the local effects of DOGE cuts.…

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SCOTUS rules that Trump administration must pay out foreign assistance funds 10:37

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