Inside Sources
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Inside Sources

The latest in news and politics with a range of political expert hosts every day. Inside Sources gives a refreshing take on the day's news with each host bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.

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Inside Sources Full Show March 21st, 2025: Executive order on DOE, Chaotic Town Hall in Utah, Senator calls for restrictions on judges

Inside Sources Full Show March 21st, 2025: Executive order on DOE, Chaotic Town Hall in Utah, Senator calls for restrictions on judges

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Pres. Trump signs executive order to end the Department of Education 
The process to fully dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is now underway. Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump signed an executive order to start the process yesterday. There are still a lot of questions about what all the President can actually do to end the Department since it requires an act of Congress to fully dismantle and eliminate the Department. Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss this historic movement. 
 
Town Hall meeting filled with chaos, yelling at two of Utah’s U.S. Reps. 
Anger, frustration, commotion -- you could say it was quite a fiasco at last night's Town Hall hosted by Utah's Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-2) and Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-3). Much of the anger from constituents centered around Elon Musk and DOGE cuts to federal programs. People also voiced a lot of concern with what they say is a Congress not willing to push back on President Trump. The Inside Sources hosts give their thoughts on how to have civil discourse and the two Representatives join the show to add to the discussion. 
 
Tesla vandalism to be seen as domestic terrorism? 
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says vandalism and attacks on Tesla vehicles will be considered domestic terrorism, all while Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tesla vandals should be imprisoned. So where's the line between vandalism and domestic terrorism... which carry very different punishments. And if vandalizing Teslas is domestic terrorism, was the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol also domestic terrorism? The hosts talk about the hypocrisy of it all. 
 
Senator Mike Lee calls for restrictions on federal judges 
Utah Senator Mike Lee is calling for restrictions on federal judges who rule against President Trump's orders. Senator Lee says, "a single judge shouldn't have the power to overturn presidential policy decisions." This segment, Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss checks and balances, and the overall separation of power as it relates to the judiciary. 
 
Battle looming over the future of Utah’s Republican Party 
The battle over the future of the Republican Party here in Utah is heating up as current Party Chair Rob Axson says he will seek reelection against former gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. It got us thinking more about how this fight could shape up and what it could do to the future of the party here. Host Adam Gardiner fields questions from co-host Leah Murray about it. 
 
The Inside Sources hosts discuss March Madness 
Every so often, the Inside Sources producer allows the hosts to talk about sports – one of Leah Murray’s favorite topics (besides politics). Since it’s March Madness time, the hosts get a chance to finish the week off discussing the latest on collegiate basketball. 
 
The Inside Sources hosts discuss March Madness 

The Inside Sources hosts discuss March Madness 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Every so often, the Inside Sources producer allows the hosts to talk about sports – one of Leah Murray’s favorite topics (besides politics). Since it’s March Madness time, the hosts get a chance to finish the week off discussing the latest on collegiate basketball. 
Battle looming over the future of Utah’s Republican Party 

Battle looming over the future of Utah’s Republican Party 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

The battle over the future of the Republican Party here in Utah is heating up as current Party Chair Rob Axson says he will seek reelection against former gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman. It got us thinking more about how this fight could shape up and what it could do to the future of the party here. Host Adam Gardiner fields questions from co-host Leah Murray about it. 
Senator Mike Lee calls for restrictions on federal judges 

Senator Mike Lee calls for restrictions on federal judges 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Utah Senator Mike Lee is calling for restrictions on federal judges who rule against President Trump's orders. Senator Lee says, "a single judge shouldn't have the power to overturn presidential policy decisions." This segment, Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss checks and balances, and the overall separation of power as it relates to the judiciary. 
Tesla vandalism to be seen as domestic terrorism? 

Tesla vandalism to be seen as domestic terrorism? 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says vandalism and attacks on Tesla vehicles will be considered domestic terrorism, all while Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tesla vandals should be imprisoned. So where's the line between vandalism and domestic terrorism... which carry very different punishments. And if vandalizing Teslas is domestic terrorism, was the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol also domestic terrorism? The hosts talk about the hypocrisy of it all. 
Town Hall meeting filled with chaos, yelling at two of Utah’s U.S. Reps. 

Town Hall meeting filled with chaos, yelling at two of Utah’s U.S. Reps. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Anger, frustration, commotion -- you could say it was quite a fiasco at last night's Town Hall hosted by Utah's Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-2) and Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-3). Much of the anger from constituents centered around Elon Musk and DOGE cuts to federal programs. People also voiced a lot of concern with what they say is a Congress not willing to push back on President Trump. The Inside Sources hosts give their thoughts on how to have civil discourse and the two Representatives join the show to add to the discussion. 
Pres. Trump signs executive order to end the Department of Education 

Pres. Trump signs executive order to end the Department of Education 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

The process to fully dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is now underway. Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump signed an executive order to start the process yesterday. There are still a lot of questions about what all the President can actually do to end the Department since it requires an act of Congress to fully dismantle and eliminate the Department. Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner discuss this historic movement. 
Inside Sources Full Show March 19th, 2025: Trump vs. Judiciary continues, Dems holding town halls in GOP districts, Utah may pay vendors in gold

Inside Sources Full Show March 19th, 2025: Trump vs. Judiciary continues, Dems holding town halls in GOP districts, Utah may pay vendors in gold

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Drama between DOJ, President Trump, and federal judge continues 
The drama continues this afternoon between the Department of Justice and President Trump, and a U.S. District judge requesting information about deportation flights. You'll recall that the president called for that judge's impeachment, but the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court refuses to even go down that path. Today, the Justice Department chastised the judge’s demand for more information. We begin Inside Sources with a discussion on the latest developments. 
 
National Democrats holding town halls in Republican districts 
Recent Congressional Republican town halls have been quite lively and loud, with protestors and angry constituents voicing frustrations over several things President Trump and Congress are doing. It's prompted urging from Congressional GOP leaders to stop holding town halls for a while. Now, Democrats see this as an opportunity to swoop in and make headway in these conservative districts. 
 
Explicit bans on segregated facilities removed from federal contracts 
More effects of President Trump's push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the federal government today. Now, contractors who work with the government are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms, and drinking fountains. Is this a big deal or a complete nonissue? The Inside Sources hosts break it down. 
 
Washington D.C. facing budget issues due to Congress 
With all the talk of the federal budget the past few weeks, there's one piece missing... and you may not have even noticed it: Washington D.C. They actually need Congress to approve their budget, and the GOP spending bill that passed last week will require the city to cut $1 Billion of the budget... in the middle of the fiscal year. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss the uniqueness of D.C.’s relationship with the rest of the country. 
 
Pres. Trump, Pres. Zelenskyy hold talks following explosive conversation last month 
Following the explosive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February, there was a lot of hesitation and worry about the future of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. But following today's call between the two -- as well as yesterday's conversation between Trump and Russian President Putin -- things are looking a bit better. The Inside Sources hosts describe how they’re feeling better about the situation. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Legislation on the Great Salt Lake – what passed and what failed? 
A pink-colored payphone is popping up around Salt Lake City, allowing people to hear memories of the Great Salt Lake and share their own stories and memories too. The "Great Salt Lake Hopeline" is a public art project designed to bring additional awareness to preservation efforts for the lake. Awareness is great, but what about action? Inside Sources discusses some of the recent legislation regarding the Great Salt Lake. 
 
On the Hill 2025: State may pay vendors in silver and gold 
One legislative bill we never dug into on Inside Sources dealt with gold and silver. House Bill 306 -- sponsored by Rep. Ken Ivory -- would allow the state of Utah to pay vendors in actual gold or silver. It instructs the State Treasurer's office to do several things relating to this change, so we wanted to dig into that more. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts. 
 
Additional files released relating to JFK’s assassination 
Did Lee Harvey Oswald actually shoot and kill President John F. Kennedy? Was the CIA involved? Was it the Soviets? Or was it really aliens? Conspiracies surrounding the former president's death have percolated for more than 60 years. Now, the government is releasing thousands of documents about the assassination – documents which have never been seen by the American public. 
 
Additional files released relating to JFK’s assassination 

Additional files released relating to JFK’s assassination 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Did Lee Harvey Oswald actually shoot and kill President John F. Kennedy? Was the CIA involved? Was it the Soviets? Or was it really aliens? Conspiracies surrounding the former president's death have percolated for more than 60 years. Now, the government is releasing thousands of documents about the assassination – documents which have never been seen by the American public. 
On the Hill 2025: State may pay vendors in silver and gold 

On the Hill 2025: State may pay vendors in silver and gold 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

One legislative bill we never dug into on Inside Sources dealt with gold and silver. House Bill 306 -- sponsored by Rep. Ken Ivory -- would allow the state of Utah to pay vendors in actual gold or silver. It instructs the State Treasurer's office to do several things relating to this change, so we wanted to dig into that more. Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts. 
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