Inside Sources

The clock ticks down on the debt ceiling negotiations. President Zelenskyy speaks at Johns Hopkins University's commencement on essence of time. Gold star widow Jennie Taylor joins Boyd for a discussion on the men and women who lost their lives during the Global War on Terrorism and how we can remember them ahead of Memorial Day. 

On Memorial Day, Boyd invites you to pause for a moment of remembrance to think about the principles that drive the cause of freedom in our country. 

As we roll into Memorial Day... we want to take a moment to focus our attention on the men and women who gave their lives for us to enjoy our freedoms. Jennie Taylor, from The Major Brent Taylor Foundation and co-host of "Relentlessly Resilient" joins Boyd to discuss what we should be thinking about this weekend and an upcoming honor flight for gold star families. 

It's time for Inside Sources' inside look at 2024's presidential politics. This week, we had two big names jump into the race: Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Boyd looks at how they're making the pitch to voters and how other candidates in the race are reacting. 

The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging (CEOB) has released a new digital toolkit, available to all Utah employers, that aims to increase belonging in the workplace. Ze Min Xiao from CEOB and Scott Cuthbertson from EDCUtah join Boyd to discuss how we can foster a sense of belonging at work and combat isolation. 

The graduating class at Johns Hopkins University had a surprising guest deliver the commencement speech this week: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Boyd walks through President Zelenskyy's speech where he spoke to graduates about what he believes is the most valuable resource: time. 

We have entered the final days of negotiations before the US hits the debt ceiling deadline of June 1st. Speaker Kevin McCarthy said this morning that the final sticking point comes down to spending cuts. Boyd looks at where we are and reminds listeners that we already hit our debt limit and the government will continue to collect revenue after June 1st. 

As we round out Mental Health Awareness month, motivational speaker, author, and podcast host Ganel-Lyn Condie joins Inside Sources to discuss mental health awareness, suicide prevention, stewardship, and living our lives with more joy. 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he's running for President on Twitter. Boyd says it's a missed opportunity. Democrats express frustration with the White House, worried they're making a mistake by not pushing back enough against McCarthy on the debt ceiling negotiations. The Supreme Court rules against the Environmental Protection Agency, limiting their authority under the Clean Water Act. 

Ahead of Memorial Day, Boyd examines Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s speech given in New Hampshire in 1884 about the importance of remembering. 

The new Chinese ambassador to the US arrived in the states today amid heated tensions. But could those tensions be cooling? Where do US-China relations currently stand? Phelim Kine from POLITICO breaks down the current flash points between our two countries and discusses the important bilateral meetings coming up. 

During debt limit negotiations,  Kevin McCarthy has had regular communication with the press, really shaping the talks. Meanwhile, the President has been committed to keep the process out of the public eye. But Marianna Sotomayor from the Washington Post says Democrats are starting to get frustrated with the President's approach and worry it gives Republicans the upper hand.

The White House has been making the argument that Congress is obligated to raise the debt ceiling without spending cuts so we can pay for the bills passed by Congress in the past. But James Wallner from the R Street Institute says that argument is misleading. He tells Boyd that Democrats are wrong to claim the debt limit is not up for negotiation because the Congress changes every 2 years and isn't bound by the past. Plus he dismantles some of the other less than truthful arguments out there. 

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling on a long-standing case that challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's authority under the Clean Water Act.  Phill Rossetti from the R Street Institute joins Boyd to discuss the couple who brought this case before the court, how this narrows the scope of the Clean Water Act, and what this means for wetlands and waterways. 

Last night Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his bid for president on Twitter with Elon Musk. The moderators, Elon Musk and David Sacks, called the announcement historic for being on Twitter Spaces. But Boyd says it was a missed opportunity because of the inexperienced moderators, a missing Casey DeSantis, and much more. 

Negotiators from Speaker McCarthy's team and President Biden's team meet at the White House to discuss a debt ceiling compromise. While McCarthy urges Republicans to stay united, the White House estimates that 100 Democratic votes will be needed to pass a deal. Chief Justice John Roberts speaks out during a publicly televised speech to defend the Supreme Court. An attack is launched across the Russian border.... by Russians. And the Brooklyn Bridge turns 140 years old today. 

Today marks the 140 years since the Brooklyn Bridge was built. It was a massive project, an architectural beauty, haunted by tragedy, and miraculously completed. Boyd discusses how it was built during a time of great American innovation, and asks, can America still accomplish big things in today's political climate? 

With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Americans have invested billions into revamping our highways, railroads, and other infrastructure. But red tape is holding up many of those projects. Richard Geddes from the American Enterprise Institute says we need infrastructure permitting reform to get those projects rolling and help the economy. 

This week, there was an attack on Russia by a group of anti-Putin Russians. The attack has fostered confusion in Russia and been an embarrassing moment for Vladimir Putin. Rob Picheta from CNN Digital explains what we know about the attack so far and what it means for Putin and the war. 

Trust in the Supreme Court is on the decline. A new poll by Marquette University Law School finds 41% of Americans approve of how the Supreme Court is doing its job.  Now the Chief Justice himself is speaking out in his first televised speech since the pandemic. Boyd looks at what Justice Roberts had to say about the court's ethics and examines where we go from here. 

Emotional resiliency is something that teenagers really struggle with, especially during this day and age of social media. So how can parents, educators, and other role models help teach kids to be resilient? Dr. Kristin Francis from the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins Boyd during Mental Health Awareness Month with tips for helping kids bounce back better.

Amidst the debt ceiling fight, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging Republican members to stay united. But behind the scenes, the White House is estimating that they'll need at least 100 Democratic votes to get a debt limit compromise passed. Jennifer Haberkorn from POLITICO breaks down how this projection is influencing the negotiations.

Negotiators are meeting at the White House today to hash out a debt ceiling deal. Earlier today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once again appeared before the cameras in the Capitol laying out where things currently stand between Congress and the President. Boyd looks at the nuances of the negotiations and how McCarthy is framing the conversation. 

Rep. John Curtis introduces legislation to stop the Bureau of Land Management from implementing a proposed new rule that would block access to public lands. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis prepares to make his 2024 announcement. While former President Donald Trump leads in the polls, Johanna Maska says that the process on the ground of winning delegates is more important than national popularity contests. 

Boyd examines two ways we can restore trust in each other and our institutions.

President Biden has made it one of his priorities to go after junk fees, claiming they cost consumers billions of dollars each year.  Whether for airline seating or hotel resorts, what are junk fees costing Americans? Would banning them benefit the economy? Ryan Bourne from the Cato Institute has a new report looking at junk fees, why businesses use them, and the impact of regulations on consumers. 

Former president Donald Trump has been leading in the polls since he announced his bid for president back in November. Because of his high poll numbers, some say it's inevitable that he will become the Republican nominee for president. But Johanna Maska from NewsNation and Global Situation Room says the process on the ground and winning delegates is more important than what the polls say. 

A comprehensive immigration bill has been introduced by a Florida Republican and a Texas Democrat in the House. The legislation comes a decade after the last comprehensive immigration package which never passed the House. Suzanne Monyak from Roll Call goes through the details of the bill and what comes next. 

The Religious Freedom and Business Foundation is holding its annual conference on faith in the workplace Founder and President Brian Grimm joins Inside Sources to discuss why making room for religious diversity and freedom at work is important for the success of the employees and the company as a whole. 

Tomorrow, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce his bid for president on Twitter. Ahead of that announcement, DeSantis has been switching up his practical campaign style, spending more time with the people, something he's not known for doing or enjoying. David Drucker from The Dispatch breaks down DeSantis' trip to Iowa, what's changed, and what he's watching for in tomorrow's announcement. 

Headlines in Washington D.C. are all focused around one issue: the debt ceiling. But beneath the headlines there's another important issue that will have a direct impact on Utahns. Rep. John Curtis joins Boyd to discuss the Bureau of Land Management's proposed new rule that he says could block Utahns' access to public lands. 

Senator Tim Scott announces his bid for president. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pursues an aggressive communications strategy on the debt ceiling, and it's working. President Zelenskyy visits Hiroshima with President Biden during the G7, drawing a comparison between the Japanese city and Bakhmut, which is currently under siege by Russian forces. 

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has done his annual review of the government's wasteful spending. Boyd looks at everything our politicians are spending our money on, from butterfly studies in Germany, to wine trails in San Francisco for the wealthy. 

Ukraine and Russia are currently battling for control of Bakhmut. Russia says they've conquered it. Ukraine says not so fast. What makes this piece of land so important, strategically and symbolically? Colonel Jonathan Sweet joins Boyd to discuss the significance of Bakhmut, what it will mean if Russia takes it, and Pres. Biden's reversal, allowing Ukrainians to train on F-16s. 

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a historic visit to the G-7 conference in Japan over the weekend. He traveled to Hiroshima during the conference with President Biden where he drew an interesting parallel between Hiroshima and Bakhmut. Boyd examines the comparison and what comes next for US support to Ukraine. 

The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a rule change that would impact Utah's public lands, possibly making them unusable for mining, grazing, recreation, and more. The rule would designate "conservation" as an official use for public lands. Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition says the BLM doesn't have authority to do this and there are already conservation laws in place.

When it comes to our debt, deficit, and debt ceiling, politicians have some difficult choices to make. JD Tuccille from Reason played with some online budget tools to find out how the government uses our money and what choices they need to make. He joins Boyd to discuss what he learned and why leadership requires important decision making.

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are expected to meet this afternoon to continue discussing the debt ceiling.  Ahead of that meeting, McCarthy has been pursuing an aggressive public messaging strategy. Emily Brooks from The Hill breaks down why the Speaker is getting out in front of the cameras while President Biden pursues a quieter approach and how it's working for both men. 

Earlier today, at a rally in Charleston, South Carolina, Tim Scott announced that he is running for President of the United States. He's the second candidate from South Carolina to announce and is known to have a more optimistic message for the country. Boyd looks at what he said in South Carolina today about his story, why he's running, and what he brings to the race.  

Boyd speaks about the lessons we need to learn from the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He talks about how the power of restraint has prevented another atomic weapon from being used anywhere in the world since WWII.

We've talked extensively on Inside Sources about the debt ceiling crisis, and the problems our country is facing regarding our government spending and national debt. The discussion about real proposals and real solutions needs to be had, we can't afford to put this off any longer. So, what's being proposed? And how can we increase the political will to pass real budget reform? Romina Boccia gives an in-depth analysis of the Better Budget Control Act of 2011, and how to improve this legislation to apply today.

Join us as we take an inside look every week at the politics surrounding the runup to the 2024 presidential election. Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Tim Scott prepare for their presidential announcements but may have lost control of the message leading up to it. Nikki Haley is interviewed by Niall Stanage from the Hill about her own presidential run.

A Utah reporter joined the recent delegation of Utah leaders who traveled to Ukraine earlier this month. One of the stories this reporter heard during her time there captured just how devastating and horrible this war has been to the people of Ukraine. It also showcased the power of unshakable faith. Katie McKellar from The Deseret News talks about her experience in Ukraine, and the incredible story of a survivor of the Bucha Massacre. 

After attending the G-7 conference this weekend, President Biden had planned to visit Australia to meet with the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan in the midst of China's provocative actions in the region. He also planned a visit to Papua New Guinea, becoming the first American President to visit the island nation. The long-planned trip was canceled due to the ongoing conversations here in the U.S. to come up with an agreement on the debt ceiling. What are the ramifications of this last-minute cancellation? Alex Gangitano from The Hill joins the show to talk about the diplomatic consequences that will follow this foreign policy failure.

The annual G-7 conference began today, and leaders from across the world have gathered in Hiroshima, Japan.  There, they will engage in some high-level diplomacy, and hopefully, when it's all over, get something done together. The influence of China, not there in person but certainly on everyone's mind, is also a big part of this conference. How will China's influence affect this years' G-7 gathering? Caroline Anders from the Washington Post gives her insight into the conference at Hiroshima.

President Biden faces challenges abroad and here at home during the G-7 conference in Japan. A Utah reporter has a deeply affecting conversation with a survivor of the Bucha Massacre in Ukraine. An update to the 2011 Better Budget Control Act offers a way forward on needed budget reform.

Boyd and KSL anchor Carole Mikita reflect on the memory of Dick Nourse, longtime KSL broadcaster who passed away earlier today. We analyze the decision made by the President of Ecuador to end his government and hold emergency elections. And Eboo Patel, president of Interfaith America, talks with Boyd about the need to build ties across faith communities in our country.

Boyd reflects on the legacy of KSL broadcaster Dick Nourse, and the importance of spending our time where we can make a difference in the lives of others.

We have seen a string of bank failures since the beginning of 2023. The banking sector and our government have been scrambling to mitigate the damage and search for the cause of these failures. But there is a root cause of recent instability that is not being talked about. How do bank mergers factor into this conversation? And how to we prevent this problem from getting worse? Shahid Naeem from the American Economic Liberties Project gives his perspective on the flaws in our financial sector, and where things go from here if nothing changes.

As secularism increases across nearly every faith tradition in our country, there is one organization that is bringing people together and showing how America's religious diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Interfaith America is making a real difference across the country and having the right conversations when it comes to America's varied religious traditions. Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America, has a great conversation with Boyd about how to increase the bonds of faith between our country's religious communities.

Alzheimer's is a terrible disease that affects seniors in our country. Through pioneering science and research, treatments are being developed to combat the disease, and we're learning more about it all the time. However, access to treatment, especially new treatments of Alzheimer's, has been continually blocked by contradictory decisions made by different health organizations. How close are we to gaining access to critical treatments for this disease? Jeremy Cunningham is the Public Policy Director for the Utah chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and joins the show to talk about the situation, and how to provide better care for Alzheimer's patients.

Yesterday, the president of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso pushed the self-destruct button on the countries government by enacting what's called "Muerte Cruzada"... Which stands for "Mutual Death". The General Assembly was investigating the President on embezzlement allegations... and they had begun impeachment proceedings to remove him from office. President Lasso accused the National Assembly of focusing “on destabilizing the government.” To get a better understanding on this issue and where this goes, Boyd spoke with Dr. Diego José Romero, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania's DevLab.

While President Biden is currently overseas, there is a delegation in Washington from both parties who are working on a deal to raise the debt ceiling. One of the biggest issues has been President Biden's refusal to negotiate on cuts, but instead continue spending as usual. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma released a video earlier today discussing the ways in which the government dropped the ball on wasteful spending and the debt ceiling. 

Retired KSL News Anchor Dick Nourse, who was a longtime anchor and broadcaster on the news, has passed away today at the age of 83. Boyd & KSL Anchor Carole Mikita discuss the ways that Dick impacted countless lives in the state of Utah and in the KSL studio. They share memories and reflect on the legacy of Dick Nourse.

The President and Speaker of the House both held press conferences this morning regarding ongoing debt ceiling negotiations. India has just surpassed China as the most populous country in the world. And Boyd discusses how we can build mental resiliency with Dr. Megan Call.

Boyd highlights 2 stories that show the predictability of consequences. Ja Morant, who was recently handed a suspension from the NBA, and Anthony Richards, a star quarterback from the University of Florida.

Last week, the Biden administration lifted Title 42.. a pandemic-era policy that shut down virtually all avenues for migrants to seek asylum in the US. We hoped there would be an immigration plan in place before Title 42 got lifted... but we are seeing now an influx of migrants at the border... and overcrowded processing centers at the border. House Republicans have passed a plan to secure the border and help mitigate the crisis. Utah Rep. Chris Stewart joins the show to talk about the border security bill passed in the House.

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. For the last couple of weeks, we have been chatting with mental health professionals, aiming to have deeper conversations surrounding this crucial topic. One resource that is making a real difference here in our state is the Resiliency Center at the University of Utah. What is this center, and what impact is it making in our communities? Dr. Megan Call works at the resiliency center and gives her perspective on how to support mental resiliency in our lives. 

India has just passed China as the most populous country in the world. The sprawling country is increasing in economic power and influence on the world stage. What does the future hold for India? And how is America strengthening our economic and diplomatic ties with the country? Gitanjali Poonia from Deseret News gives her insights into the future of India, and the dynamics of the world's largest democratic country.

We want to continue the conversation on the debt ceiling from a different angle...What about us-- the average individual American? Statistics show that Americans are using more and more credit and falling deeper in debt. Why is this trend line growing? And what are some of the consequences that will follow our spending habits? Jay Evensen from Deseret News talks about the finances in the average American household. 

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at a very quick pace over the past year to battle rising inflation. But their actions may have blind spots that could have big ramifications for the future of our economy. Desmond Lachman from the American Enterprise Institute joins the show to talk about the reasoning behind recent Federal Reserve policy, and where things could go if changes aren't made.

Negotiations continue on how to raise the debt ceiling before the looming deadline, and rhetoric is still hot on both sides...Republicans put blame on the President for waiting until the last weeks to reach an agreement. The President says he is confident no side will let a default happen. Boyd goes deeper into the process that brought us to this point, and analyzes the comments made by both the President and the Speaker of the House earlier today...

President Biden met with leaders from congress once again to negotiate how to lift the debt ceiling. President Zelenskyy secures arms from European leaders. Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanburger leads conversation regarding immigration solutions.

For too long, immigration has been a rhetorical issue in Washington, with far too little being done to address the real problems in our immigration system. It's not a simple problem and requires real work to begin fixing it. But there are some lawmakers in Congress who are treating this issue with the seriousness and bipartisanship that it requires. What are the ideas being debated in Congress? Virginia Abigail Spanberger joins the show to talk about what she has put forward to address the immigration issue in America...

As the debt ceiling deadline of June 1st grows closer and closer, people who don't want the President to negotiate at all with Republicans have put forward an option to raise the debt ceiling: Use the 14th  amendment of the constitution to bypass congressional approval. How would this untested theory possibly work? And does it reflect the ideas of our constitution that our founders laid out for us? Jay Evensen from Deseret News talks about the challenges that would arise if the 14th amendment were used to raise the debt ceiling...

As our country continues to throw our full support behind Ukraine as they fight against the Russian invasion, our leaders debate ways to counter Vladimir Putin's expansionist goals. He was a KGB leader during the era of the Soviet Union, and it looks like restoring a Soviet system in Eastern Europe continues to be one of his aims. Earlier today, Senator Mitt Romney was part of a hearing for the Committee on Foreign Relations discussing the issue of Russia, and we wanted to highlight some of the topics discussed there...

Ukrainian President Volodomir Zelenskyy recently finished a tour through Europe, garnering support for his war effort against Russian forces. He visited France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Pope. He got the opportunity to stand side by side with top European leaders. What did President Zelenskyy walk away with? Annabelle Timsit from the Washington Post gives her insights into the results of this trip, and the weapons secured from European leaders for Ukraine.

 As the President continues to talk and negotiate with Speaker McCarthy over the debt ceiling, it's caused a bit of a stir among Democrats. Some in the party hope that the President won't give an inch, even on McCarthy's red lines such as work requirements. If the President reaches a deal with the Speaker, does he risk upsetting his own base? Adam Cancryn, who covers the White House for Politico, talks to Boyd about the reaction from the President's party as these negotiations progress...

As negotiations over the debt ceiling continue today, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is attempting to balance the need to avoid default with the demands from his own party to enact spending cuts. Boyd discusses the dynamics at play going into today's meeting between Congressional leaders and the President.

Sam Abrams talks about the decline of American public spaces and how this is contributing to the loneliness epidemic in the country. Olivier Knox discusses ways to de-escalate tensions with China. Rabbi Avremi Zippel previews his new book, which covers his personal journey to overcome abuse suffered as a child.

Rabbi Avremi Zippel has been a community leader in Salt Lake City for years, both inside and outside of the Jewish community. He is releasing a new book detailing his powerful story of overcoming abuse as a child and finding strength and healing. His leadership and example have blessed countless lives, and he sat down with Boyd to discuss his journey, and his book titled "Not What I Expected".

Increased isolation, loneliness, and extremism are critical issues to combat in our country. Boyd discusses the need to come together as communities and connect as people, and ways we can all create deeper connections.

In the current moment, tensions seem high between our country and the nation of China. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was supposed to take a diplomatic trip to Beijing earlier this year, before the discovery of a Chinese spy balloon over the U.S. mainland derailed the trip. While our government says a trip to China is still on the table, there's no timeline yet as to when it may happen. So, what can be done in this situation? What is the best way to de-escalation between our two nations? Olivier Knox, anchor for the Daily 202 at the Washington Post, talks about how to best de-escalate tensions with China and begin crucial conversations with the Asian superpower.

The pandemic era immigration policy known as Title 42 is now expired, and we will see in coming days the effect this will have on immigration at our southern border. The end of this policy has been met with much criticism on both sides of the aisle, but what impact will this have on migrants seeking out a better life in the United States? And how does it affect Utah in particular? KSLNewsRadio reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell talks with Boyd about a recent interview he had with Utah immigration lawyer Carlos Trujillo, talking about what migrants are experiencing in their journey to the United States.

Earlier this month, the U.S. surgeon general declared that loneliness in America was a public epidemic. One of the contributing factors of the worsening state of loneliness in our country may be due to the slow but deliberate decline of our public spaces. Sam Abrams from the American Enterprise Institute sits down with Boyd to talk about how fewer public spaces leads to fewer social interactions, and the cascading effect this has on loneliness in our country.

Last Friday was supposed to be another meeting between leaders from Congress and the President to discuss the debt ceiling. We're closing in on the deadline of June 1st, and action must be taken by that date to avoid default. However, the meeting got postponed until later this week. Boyd makes the case that this delay might be a good thing, and a sign that negotiations between staffers are ongoing.

President Camille Johnson discusses how to find relief in today's world with stories from her ministry tour in Africa. Boyd looks at the presidential politics from the week and shares a special message for mothers ahead of Mother's Day. 

How can we make Mother's day the perfect day for our moms? Boyd shares his advice. Plus, Boyd reminds mothers that they're not alone and have a significant role to play in society. 

Since its founding, the World Trade Center Utah has expanded our state's business outreach community on a global scale. Now it's looking for a new captain. Vice Chair of World Trade Center Utah, and founding president, Lew Cramer joins Boyd to discuss what kind of leader they're looking for and the value of World Trade Center Utah to the state economy. 

Headlines around the world highlight a myriad of challenges, catastrophes and crises both natural and man-made. One international women’s organization, with a rich history and long legacy of results, is determined to demonstrate what it means to truly provide relief: The Relief Society. President Camille Johnson from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Relief Society joins to discuss her ministry in Africa and providing relief to mothers ahead of Mother's Day. 

It's time for our weekly analysis of 2024's presidential politics. There's a lot to catch up on... from reactions to former president Donald Trump's CNN Town hall... to the challenges facing the incumbent, President Biden... and how candidates and potential candidates are positioning themselves.

Congress and the Biden administration prepares for Title 42 to officially end tonight. Senator Mitt Romney joins to discuss the challenges ahead. CNN hosts a CNN Townhall with former president Trump, and it feels like 2020 again. Plus, how Utah businesses are investing and working with Ukraine to help rebuild and address the humanitarian crisis there. 

Endings matter, especially students graduating from high school and college. Boyd talks about how to connect the dots for your graduate and help them remember the moments and people who made a difference.

President Biden and leaders of Congress are expected to meet again tomorrow to discuss the looming debt ceiling deadline. There are just a few working days left till June 1st. Boyd spoke with Senator Mitt Romney about what people should be thinking about when it comes to our debt, the debt limit, and spending. 

Business leaders from across the country have come together to call on members of Congress to get sensible immigration reform passed this year. Derek Miller from the Salt Lake Chamber is part of that group. He joins Boyd to discuss how our broken immigration system impacts businesses and what business leaders want Congress to change. 

Last night, CNN hosted former president Donald Trump in a Town Hall. For a majority of the evening... moderator Kaitlin Collins focused on 2020 and January 6th, and the former president seemed more than happy to rehash his old talking points. But Boyd says this doesn't move the country forward. 

This month, a delegation from Utah went to Ukraine, meeting with the community, businesses, and even President Zelenskyy. Bruce Robert from August Mission, a humanitarian recovery and resettlement organization, initiated the organizing of this trip. He joins Boyd to discuss why he wanted to go to Ukraine and the significant ways they're helping with the humanitarian crisis and rebuilding there. 

Over the last few years, our nation has dealt with several crises. Of course, there was the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We're also preparing for the end of a pandemic era emergency, Title 42, at the border.  And whenever there is a crisis, our government tends to spend a lot of money. Jonathan Bydlak from R Street breaks down how we can protect the federal budget without overspending for the next emergency.

As Title 42 comes to a close, there's a lot of blame going around and a few proposed fixes on the table. Suzanne Monyak from Roll Call has been keeping her eye on all of it. She joins Inside Sources to discuss why Secretary Mayorkas is upset with Congress, the strain on resources and border towns right now, and the immigration bills making their way through Congress. 

Tonight, the pandemic era immigration policy Title 42 will come to an end. The White House faces a pivotal moment. But so does Congress. Utah's Senator Mitt Romney is Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee’s Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee. He joins Boyd to discuss what challenges lie ahead and where we go from here. 

President Biden is conflicted on immigration policy ahead of Title 42 ending. The important meeting on the debt ceiling is happening between staffers, not the President and Speaker McCarthy. And the Biden administration labels xylazine as an emerging threat.

Everything has consequences, and those consequences are predictable says Boyd. Whether it's George Santos being criminally charged for, the US economy tanking because of out of control spending, or a record number of migrants coming to America because the border isn't secure... actions have consequences, even for our politicians in DC. 

Recently, a delegation from Utah went to Ukraine to meet with the people, businesses, and even President Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself. President and CEO of World Trace Center Utah Miles Hansen joins Boyd to discuss his key takeaways and how Utah can help Ukraine rebuild.   

Fentanyl has created a major crisis in America, with hundreds of thousands of Americans killed by it each year. But now there's a new dangerous drug posing a threat to the country: it's called xylazine. Caroline Anders from the Washington Post breaks down what xylazine is and how the Biden administration is trying to combat it with lessons from the fentanyl crisis. 

Yesterday afternoon, President Biden and leaders of Congress met to discuss the debt limit. It was an important meeting and an important step forward. But Boyd says there's an even more critical meeting happening behind the scenes that could actually produce some results: the meeting between the President's staff and leaders of Congress' staff. 

In recent years, our government has begun favoring policies that attempt to steer economic markets toward desired outcomes. Large subsidy programs, heavy regulations, and trade protectionism are all forms of this policy. We've done this before, in the 1970s. But JD Tuccille from Reason says this kind of governing can have big consequences and encourages a free market approach. 

There's been a lot of frustration in Congress about how social media companies function. So, Senator Lindsey Graham is proposing that we require licensing for these platforms. But Shoshana Weissmann from R Street says it could put a little too much power in the hands of the government and put free speech in danger. 

President Biden and his administration are facing another big test: the end of Title 42. Tomorrow this pandemic era immigration policy will officially end. Nick Miroff from the Washington Post breaks down the internal divisions, dilemmas, and decisions to be made at the White House as they prepare for the next phase.  

President Biden meets with leaders of Congress at the White House to discuss the debt ceiling. Newly elected House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be in the room. It's a big test of his leadership and relationship with the President. Utah's largest Jewish congregation celebrates 50 years of bridging divides. Plus, artificial intelligence could make us lonelier. 

This week, Boyd is thinking about a commencement address given by the former Governor of Utah Michael Leavitt on the economics of goodness. What does that look like? And how can we apply that principle to our day?