Inside Sources

Dive into Friday’s news with Boyd Matheson. Jonah Goldberg unpacks the current college protests going on and how we cannot romanticize those who crossed a line by comparing them to past protests through history. Learn more about having a successful mindset in the workplace and in your personal life with Chester Elton. A new analysis is discussed with Kaleigh Rogers about the different groups within the House. Trent Savage shares how to become a top 5 workplace and its importance for the company’s success and More!

Boyd rehashes freedom of speech’s role in campus protests and how we can make sure we do it the right way. It is all about how, when, and where you utilize your first amendment rights.We need to grasp what freedom of speech actually is, otherwise it will cause disarray. We need to empower people to enact these rights and embrace the consequences for those actions. Boyd quotes Norman Rockwell and how the principles Rockwell highlights can propel us forward.

Businesses’ always have goals to be at the top of their sector, and Mountain America Credit Union has done that. The company was recently recognized by USA Today as one of the top five best places to work. Trent Savage from Mountain America Credit Union joins the show to talk about the business’s culture and success. He discusses how to become a top 5 workplace, and why it matters so much.

If you ask, many Americans are more concerned about the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence technology than excited about it. The advertised benefits of A.I. tech seems far in the future, and beyond language learning models like ChatGPT, it's hard to see how this technology can actually benefit people in their daily lives. But AI can make a real world positive impact today, not tomorrow. Josh Tyrangiel from The Washington Post joins the show to talk about an instance where AI helped in higher education to protect those most vulnerable to dropping out of college.

The right to peaceably assemble is enshrined in the 1st amendment of our Constitution. A free society is dependent on the right of people to gather and say things that the government does not like or agree with. However, protests can also become exercises in intimidation and become lost to mob mentality very quickly. Jonah Goldberg from the Dispatch joins Boyd to talk about how every side in our current protest debate is highlighting what they want to see. Let's pull back from the headlines and social media chatter, towards a more nuanced conversation. 

Chester Elton from The Culture Works shares that by bridging the gap between different mindsets and how they can create better, more successful business places. Boyd and Chester look at what is happening inside the workplace and in society when it comes to people’s psychology surrounding gratitude, anxiety, and having an all-in mentality in all you do. By focusing on these things, businesses can succeed and people can flourish.

The argument over the legality of the protests sweeping college campuses across the nation is only getting louder. Where does free speech start and end in private institutions? Does offense matter in the face of the first amendment? J.D. Tuccille from Reason joins to talk about getting back to the basics of free speech. Campuses need to make clear their expectations of free speech to prevent confusion later on. Protecting rights for everyone across the board is essential for free speech to be in full effect throughout the nation.

You think you know Congress, but do you really? A new analysis done by FiveThirtyEight reveals the 8 types of Democrats and Republicans in the House that are controlling legislation behind the scenes. Kaleigh Rogers from FiveThirtyEight who supervised the projects shares how from the far-leaning fringes to the pragmatic moderates, these "quiet caucuses” wield the real power and show what is going on at Capital Hill. Learning more about them and their characteristics can help us understand voting patterns and different agendas going on behind closed doors.

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Boyd finishes the show by talking with Khesrow Semnani. They talk about the powerofkind.org and how it is making a big difference through one kind act a day. Everyone in society can be a part of this movement. Together we can bring out the best in everyone and experience dynamic conversations. One kind act a day can inspire this nation to greatness.

It's no secret that this year's presidential candidates are not crowd favorites. Both are only truly popular with small slivers of voters on largely uninhabited points on the political spectrum. More independents are coming out of the woodwork than ever, their numbers are only made more impressive by Republicans and Democrats fleeing their own parties. Jared Alper from Good Party talks about how this will change the political landscape and if the candidates have a chance to win them back?

Amanda Su and others from The New York Times sat down with twelve members of Congress who are not running for re-election this year. They gave each person an exit interview and asked them all the same questions to get their honest thoughts about the state of Congress, and their time in it. From what they said, Amanda and Boyd explore details about the wellness of Congress and where things are heading.

The game of political fundraising has been changed, and it's being driven by the clicks of online donors across America. Candidates are tapping into online donations that's rewriting the rules of campaign strategy. How is this shaping the election landscape? Jessica Piper from POLITICO joins Boyd to take a deep dive into the world of online political money. 

You wouldn't believe what a middle school in Connecticut did to combat cell phone distractions that are throwing classrooms into disarray all across America. In a bold move, Illing Middle School banned cell phones entirely during the school day, causing uproar in parents and students initially. Joanna Slater from the Washington Post paints a picture of the digital power struggle in schools. The benefits to the student body are profound and should cause us to question if banning cell phones in schools is a necessary step to preserving the precious learning environment.

Many people have heard about the brand "IT Cosmetics" but they do not know the woman behind the curtain - Jamie Kern Lima. As a first-generation college student, Jamie has persevered in the entrepreneurship world and will share her thoughts with this year's Utah Valley University's graduating class. As this year's commencement speaker, Jamie will share an inspiring message about not letting “no” lead to giving up. Rather let every “no” motivate you to new heights.

College commencement ceremonies are happening tonight at universities across Utah. After the last few weeks of protests, riots, occupation and division, it's time to find a way across divides and come together. Eboo Patel from Interfaith America joins Boyd to discuss the “Potluck Democracy” and the deep essence of democracy and divinity.

Dive into Wednesday’s news with Boyd today. Learn more about why college students are protesting around the U.S. with Jennifer Graham. Jacob Mchangama debunks the push for European-style speech regulations because of concerns of First Amendment rights. Paul Lambert provides a solution to gain confidence in our university systems through having greater diversity among religious perspectives. Explore the new FEC rule about election campaign finances and the strategic implications from it and More!

Boyd finishes up by talking about how faith should play a bigger role in DEI initiatives. The rise in antisemitism alludes to the fact we are not having the right conversations about faith. Faith is a powerful thing that can give businesses’ a better foothold in reaching their goals. SalesForce is one example of many who have made an effort in creating more diversity in global religious perspectives. With more faith, we can foster the society that we envision. We all need to remain radically curious and engage in core conversations that really matter. 

The bitter divisions plaguing American politics is being met with a forceful response by the middle. Politicians on both sides are fed up with the polarization and are coming together on various subjects. Alexander Bolton from the Hill talks with Boyd about how drawing a line against the fringe voices brings concerns whether this could fuel further polarization and persecution narratives. Others say this is a healthy confirmation of democratic norms. So how is this newfound alliance going to change Capital Hill? 

The economy has been a sore subject for economists and working class people alike for the last few years, but is a return to American foundations about to turn inflation around? Luke Pardue from Aspen Economic Strategy Group shares an interesting new report that says productivity in the U.S.is on the rise. This increase is largely due to a boom in entrepreneurship and small businesses.Despite all the hype around AI, small business and entrepreneurship are leading us to a brighter economic future.

Is free speech truly hindering us, or is it one of our most vital democratic safeguards? There is growing pessimism towards the First Amendment and a call to mimic European-style speech regulations. But Jacob Mchangama from The Future of Free Speech warns that this could open the door to disturbing censorship. This debate strikes at the core of our civil liberties and the future of democracy.

The campaign finance landscape has been dramatically reshaped with new ruling that allows unprecedented coordination between candidates and big-money super PACs. David Drucker from The Dispatch elaborates on this new development. The ruling raises questions about donor limits and how this will change the way elections are run moving forward. Boyd and David discuss the strategic implications and the potential for an arms race fueled by wealthy mega donors. 

As confidence in our university system falls, there may be a remedy that we should center more in our conversation. Wheatley Institute’s Paul Lambert deep dives into how greater diversity among religious perspectives can help solve the problems plaguing our colleges. Religious beliefs should be an extension of universities’ DEI initiatives and giving these ideas a real seat at the table might be worth giving a chance to combat prejudices and persecutions. 

We've all been watching the chaos unfolding at many of America's top universities as protests became encampments, and have turned into occupations of buildings. We've seen violent responses from some state governments and administrations, and others who have stood by and done little to control increasingly volatile situations on campuses. And it's important to remember that these are young adults, many barely out of high school, who are participating in these protests. Jennifer Graham from the Deseret News joins Boyd to talk about this ongoing conflict. How many are strongly motivated by the plight of the people of Gaza? How many are following a crowd? And are many of these students simply following an ideology that has been instilled in them? 

Next week we may see something nearly unprecedented in modern American politics. Democrats have signaled that they will vote in favor of keeping current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in his position, if faced with a motion to vacate his chairmanship. Why is his leadership position in trouble, and what is the thinking behind the opposition party throwing him their support?

Join Boyd in exploring your Tuesday news! Andre Biggs cuts through the noise and shares what retirement prospects actually look like for American seniors. Lenore Skenanzy adds input into gentle parenting’s negative effects on Gen Z’s emerging adults. Clay Olsen joins the conversation about pornography’s negative effect on individuals and families. Jay Evensen discusses how fossil fuel is a key aspect to national security and more!

Boyd finishes up today’s show by highlighting how George Washington was inaugurated 235 years ago today. In his inaugural speech, Washington talks about the civic responsibility he felt to help his people rather than retreating to private life. Boyd applauds Washington’s humility and compares it to today’s political sphere. Policies need to be laid in private morality and we are missing this in our civic discourse today. Boyd invites everyone to read Washington’s inaugural address and to learn how we can amplify American values today.

Generation Z has faced a number of challenges in their youth, but could the biggest impact have come from being overly-sheltered? In the age of participation trophies and gentle parenting, what kinds of kids are we sending into the world? Because they certainly aren't acting like adults. Lenore Skenazy from Reason joins Boyd to talk about how children need to have uncomfortable situations to maturely grow. Parents need to find the balance between supporting their children and letting them figure life out by themselves.

When debating a transition in our energy grid to clean, alternative energy and away from fossil fuels, we can't neglect a key aspect of this discussion: national security. Jay Evensen from Deseret News joins Boyd to talk about this interesting duo. America's enemies in the world aren't making an energy transition. Russia, China, and Iran are relying on oil, gas, and coal to ramp up their military operations and expansionist goals. If we fully commit to break away from fossil fuels now, we could deprive ourselves of vitally important resources at a time when we can least afford it. We need to develop a strategy moving forward to strengthen our national security.

We have all heard the very valid concerns about AI's role in society. However, as we spend more time experimenting with this new technology, people are finding ways AI can be beneficial and have a place within their work. Ohio's efforts to use AI in their regulatory oversight highlights that AI is a friend, not foe. This interesting combination can open doors to regulatory oversight for administrative code, allowing those in charge to focus on the content rather than the process of getting codes approved.Building trust in the government can start with effective processes in a timely manner.

Pornography is a public health crisis that is impacting individuals, relationships, and society in devastating ways. It is becoming increasingly prevalent and people are grappling with finding solutions for themselves and loved ones. Clay Olsen from Fight the New Drug talks about how we need to have more conversations about pornography and the digital age when it pertains to our children. We need to let go of the notion that we can protect our children entirely and adapt to this new challenge. The upcoming Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference will provide support for those plagued with the harmful effects of pornography. Clay Olsen and others will speak about the hope and healing that can come from overcoming this issue.

Retirement is a big issue in America today, as more and more of our workforce ages out. But what do the retirement prospects look like for many of our seniors? Andrew Biggs from American Enterprise Institute joins Boyd to have a real discussion about retirement and what we need to know about the actual facts and what the data tells us about American retirement savings. More people are working later in life and delaying social security. However it is a small number who are claiming a retirement crisis, despite what society says.

Join Boyd Matheson for a deep dive into all your Monday news! Pamela Paul shines a light on the counterproductive aggrievement culture that's overtaken our society. Understand why divisive language is making the situation in the Middle East even worse with Judith Levine. Hear how inflation is impacting the Federal Reserve even as rates go down from Jeff Cox. Listen in on J.D. Tuccilles' analysis of how America is feeling about freedom of the press and more!

Boyd wraps up by talking about the White House correspondents’ dinner. Referencing Jesus Rodriguez’s article about the “D.C. stare”, Boyd talks about how people passively listen at these events.Their heads are constantly on the swivel looking for someone with more connections, which creates meaningless conversations all night long.

The “D.C. stare” is not restricted by geography and is all around us. We owe it to the people around us to be wholly present and create genuine connections and impact in people’s lives. The busy world can stop us from noticing the things around us and we owe it to ourselves to be more intentional about being present.

Big celebrations are meaningless if we rely on shallow connections and power grabs. Making a difference starts with being fully present and seeing people deeply. 

In the age of social media, expecting the news to function from a common pool of facts never fails to disappoint us. There are officially too many voices making claims to fact check them all, especially when our representatives are relying on bad information. But that wouldn't warrant an assault on the freedom of the press would it? You might be surprised.

J.D. Tuccille from Reason talks with Boyd about how distrust is raging in society throughout the years.Not everyone agrees with what constitutes truths and lies, that is what free expression is all about. We need extended transparency and ongoing debates to create the truth narrative.

People lean towards trusting their political preferences and that determines how they feel about the government. Because of the fluidity of parties in power, it makes trust unstable for society and concerns about the free press.

J.D. Tucille urges people to create their own truth. Society needs engaged citizens with media literacy who turn to numerous sources for news so they stay objective and are not creating confirmation bias.

A new ceasefire proposal is being negotiated in Egypt between Israel and Hamas that would bring about a 6 week pause in the fighting. Strategic Comms Director for the White House, John Kirby, talked about hostage situations and how Hamas should step down. Hamas is creating barriers from working towards peace and the U.S. is not going to quit to find two state solutions and to bring the hostages home.

John Kirby announced that Israel won’t invade Rafah without allowing the U.S. to give input first. This break could give us room to bring more permanent peace within the Middle East.

Secretary of State, Anton Blinken, spoke about how the quickest way for all of this conflict to end is through a ceasefire and the release of all of the hostages.He talked about how the looming invasion of Rafah is not supported by the U.S. and if these negotiations collapse, there’s no plan to protect the civilians.

One of the most prevalent ongoing debates is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With generalized labels being thrown around by people and the media, the problem arise that terms, like 'pro-Palestine' and 'pro-Israel', fail to capture the nuanced views held by many people and how harmful that can be to the story's narrative. Judith Levine from The Guardian joins Boyd to discuss these concerns.

They talk about how these labels perpetuate the zero-sum mindset and antagonistic narratives in the Middle East. We need to separate the government from the people because Israeli and Palestinian spaces are interdependent.

We can be critical and compassionate at the same time as we are critical consumers of media. Let’s skip over the complexities and nuances just so we can have a flashy headline and dig deeper into finding solutions to this issue rather than creating more divisions.

Looking back on this week’s Sunday Edition, parents are trying to find the best ways to raise their children in the digital age. Aimee Winder Newton and Boyd talk about how parents can create better practices concerning social media. 

Children and teens are using social media constantly, according to statistics. This opens a whirlwind of problems like low mental health, loneliness, sleep deprivation, and struggles with human connection. 

Society recognizes the concern and is acting to solve the problem. Legislative bills have been passed concerning social media. Utah.gov has come out with some great resources for parents to look at.

Aimee Winder Newton urges parents to create time for the family away from screens and prioritize one on one time and delay giving your child a device as much as you can. It can be hard to do these things in a digital society but parents need to stand up and be brave to protect their children.

This year began with a strong and resilient economy, with unemployment remaining low and hopes high for interest rate cuts in the near future. However, things have taken a turn. Recent economic data is showing that inflation is staying persistent and well above the 2% goal set by the Fed. Now, rather than hopes for rate cuts, the conversation is shifting and fears are growing of further rate increases this year. 

Jeff Cox from CNBC joins Boyd to talk about how monthly saving rates are down due to people spending more than they are bringing. There are also concerns with the national debt continuing to rise from continued government spending. These red flags are creating problems for the Feds.

While the future is looking bleak, there is still hope. It will take diligent effort and a rocky landing but as we watch spending closely and look for future rate cuts.

Society tells us it is our civic duty to be engaged and informed voters, but is that really the case? Research shows how extreme self-confidence in one's political knowledge can lead to more polarization.

We need to balance the ideal citizen who knows the whole democratic process but there is a fine line between obsessed and educated.

America's last election cycles have been plagued with tantrums, immaturity and perhaps most notably: aggrievement. Everybody you talk to will tell you that they have it the hardest. They'll tell you that their problems ought to be taken care of first. It's just what's fair. But when everyone starts crying wolf, how are we supposed to know where the actual problem is? Maybe it's time we got some perspective back and gave our attention to the vulnerable people who really need it. Pamela Paul from the New York Times joins the show.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

Finish off the week with Inside Sources' guest hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon! Get their take on the Supreme Court's recent rulings on Former President Trump's immunity and the homelessness bans coming out of Oregon. Leah Murray joins the show to comment on the protests in support of Palestine sweeping college campuses across the nation. Greg breaks down how Harvey Weinstein's conviction was overturned in New York, Corey Astill talks about banning non-compete agreements and more!

Guest Hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

A small Oregon city’s ban against homeless people sleeping in public places has made its way up to the Supreme Court. A heated debate began, questioning if the ban was against camping on public property or against homelessness itself. Hear each sides arguement and understand how the Supreme Court is leaning.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

Former President Donald Trump is claiming absolute immunity should shield him from civil lawsuits over his actions in office, including his role inciting the January 6th Capitol attack. It's a legal battle that could redefine the limits of presidential powers. Experts are weighing in on the high-stakes case that will test if commanders-in-chief can be held accountable through the court system. Perry Russom from ABC joins the show with his coverage of the trial.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

University quads have become battlegrounds over the escalating violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza. With tensions running high, these passionate but divided protesters are putting renewed pressure on administrations to take an official stance on this inflammatory conflict. Leah Murray from Weber State joins Greg and Rusty with her take on the issue.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

In an unexpected decision, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned the criminal ruling against former movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Allegations against Mr. Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement in 2017. What was the legal basis for overturning his conviction? And what will happen now in his case? Find out if the same thing could happen to his conviction in California.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

This week, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban the inclusion of non-compete agreements in employee contracts. Though they have been a standard practice for a long time in many industries, non-competes are viewed negatively by workers. Will this ban stick, or will the challenges to it overturn the decision? What effect could it have on the American economy? Corey Astill joins the show to explain the decision.

Guest Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon

Tomorrow the Utah GOP will hold a nominating convention at the Salt Palace to decide who they want on the primary ballot to replace Sen. Mitt Romney in the coming election in November. It's going to be a very busy day for Utah's Republican policymakers and delegates. So, who is in the running? And who can we expect to see come out on top? Brigham Tomco from Deseret News joins the show to tell us all about it.

Take on Thursday with Boyd Matheson and get past the day's biggest headlines. Learn the radical importance of Passover from Rabbi Shai Held. Listen in to Derek Browns and Brent Orrin Hatch's Utah based campaigns. Understand taxpayer’s position in clean energy with Devin Hartman and more!

Americans have started a bad habit of ignoring our problems simply because we can. We’ve stopped flexing our problem-solving muscle and it’s a complete denial of what it means to be American. Just because we have time to ignore an issue doesn’t mean we should. We are capable and we need to start acting like it again.

Our nation has been debating about the right action to take regarding climate and environmental policy for a very long time. Different voices have different ideas about the best course of action to take, while we all want to leave the planet in better condition than we found it. But there's an important, crucial voice that is too often missing from these discussions: the American taxpayer. How can we start having a better conversation to produce better outcomes? Devin Hartman from R-Street joins the show.

Public service is often hard, thankless work, and much of it doesn't reach top headlines or gain recognition. But it is necessary work that does deserve some recognition now and then, and an organization right here in Utah is making that happen. The Orrin G. Hatch foundation has chosen their recipient for this year's Titan of Public Service Award. Executive Director of the Orrin Hatch Foundation, Matt Sandgren joins the show.

The holiday of Passover is currently being celebrated by Jewish people around the world in remembrance of their Exodus from Egypt. The lessons to be learned from this holiday are meant for all of us and are crucial to remember now more than ever. Shai Held joins the show.

We're continuing our coverage of the race that will elect Utah's next U.S. Senator. Today Boyd is joined by Brent Orrin Hatch.

This November Utahns will vote for not only the President, but also our representatives here in our state. Attorney General Sean Reyes has announced that he won't run for re-election. So who is running to fill the office? And what is their message to the people of Utah? Derek Brown joins the show to talk about his candidacy.

Colorful drawings with uplifting messages hang on a fence at the site of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, where 11 died. The cheerful images serve as reminders of the compassion that followed the tragedy. Those overseeing the site, which is being transformed into a community center, stressed remembering both the good and bad. Kelsey Dallas from Deseret News joins the show.

The President gives his message after passage of foreign aid in Congress. What will Ukraine do with the aid coming to them? Boyd talks with Elaina Plott Calabro about her time spent with Speaker Mike Johnson, a relatively unknown political figure thrust into the spotlight, taking the lead on America's most contentious current issues.

Boyd talks about the lessons he learned from his conversation with journalist Bob Woodward, and the presidency of Gerald Ford.

The nation is watching our college campuses become centers of student protest, demonstration, and disruption over the issue of Israel and their war in Gaza. This movement began as an effort at Colombia University by students to demand that their school separate financially from the nation of Israel. But it's turned into something more demanding and more disruptive. Boyd talks about the grievance culture overwhelming discussion in American politics.

We talk at length on this show about the need to address the coming social security crisis. The topic of entitlement reform has become a no-go zone for all political sides. The funds for our entitlement programs are not unlimited, and we will run out of money for these programs sooner than most people think. But some are working on finding solutions. What is happening with state pensions that could provide a roadmap for saving social security? Chris McIsaac from R-Street Institute joins Boyd on Inside Sources.

In the nearly six months of his speakership, Johnson has gone from being a complete mystery to many Americans, to being at the center of the most critical debates over our national policy. With his almost accidental election, no one knew how he would lead. So, what is his leadership style, and what do we need to know more about our Speaker? Elaina Plott Calabro from The Atlantic joins the show.

It is a heated election year in the US, and as things scale up on a national level, we want to turn our focus to what's happening on our local level. In our election coverage, we break down what races are happening, who is running, and what they are running on. Today, Boyd talks with candidate Colby Jenkins who is running for Congress in Utah's 2^nd district.

After decades of economic growth, China is now facing economic distress from years of imbalanced policies that have inflated massive housing and credit bubbles. With China has the world's second largest economy, this could have dire consequences for other countries, including the U.S. How has China has gotten in this predicament? What does the situation look like right now? Desmond Lachman from the American Enterprise Institute joins the show. 

Yesterday the spending package for foreign aid was passed and was signed into law by the President this morning. After long delays, weapons and ammo are headed to Ukraine to help in the fight against Russia's invasion. What is being sent, and what are the Ukrainians plans to hold their line against Russia? Mark Toth joins the show and talks strategy with Boyd.

Last night, the Senate voted on the foreign aid package sent to them by the House earlier this week. They overwhelmingly passed it. Now, needed aid is headed to our allies to bolster efforts against Russia, China, Hamas and Iran, while providing crucial humanitarian aid to those suffering in the warzones. What was the President's message to the country and the world? Boyd breaks down the latest messaging coming from the White House. 

Boyd talks with Rep. Blake Moore about the leadership of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the foreign aid legislation. Frank Bruni discusses how to cultivate a more optimistic outlook for our country. And Curtis Morley talks about building authentic emotional health, and how to avoid counterfeit emotions that disconnect us.

Boyd talks about an important lesson learned at a business school, and how to engage as a leader with those around us.

Living a fulfilled and authentic life takes time, effort, and patience. We need to learn about ourselves, how we feel, and how we can respond to our feelings. But counterfeit emotions can often get in the way of our personal development and cause disconnection with ourselves and those around us. What are counterfeit emotions? How can we tell the difference between authentic and counterfeit, and increase our emotional health? Curtis Morley joins the show.

If you listen to some leading media and political voices in America today, you may be convinced that our nation is headed towards free fall. That nothing is good, everything is bad, and your grievance is the most important thing. And too many people are increasingly convinced of this very message. But is this really the case? Maybe what we really need as a country is a healthy dose of optimism. Frank Bruni talks with Boyd about how to change the conversation.

Americans are becoming sicker due to age or poor health, and our chronic disease problem is only getting bigger. Prevention programs have the potential to help reverse this trend, and could even be implemented into our federal budgeting process. Dan Crippen talks with Boyd about these programs and their benefits.

Today, the Senate will debate and vote on the foreign aid legislation recently passed in the House of Representatives. The $95 billion dollar package has a big price tag, so what is actually in this legislation? Where is the money going? And will US weapons manufacturers be able to replenish the vast amount of weapons and ammunition that are being bought? Matthew Petti from Reason Magazine joins the show.

We've followed the House of Representatives and the Senate for a long time as the debate over foreign aid was carried out. Now we have legislation going to the Senate for a vote, and $95 billion dollars allocated for our allies in military, humanitarian, and other needs. How does Republican leadership feel about the final bills? What convinced Speaker Johnson and others to pursue this course of action? Utah Representative Blake Moore joins the show.

Start your week off with Boyd Matheson and an inside look into the day's biggest news! Hear about the beginning of Passover from Rabbi Brad Hirschfield. Get a look at the inner-workings of Congress from Nick Robertson. Michael Powell joins to talk about the inflation disconnect between classes. Understand the aid vote from this weekend and more!

Populism is a dangerous tool that politicians across the spectrum use to maintain the status quo and therefore their power. The United States wants to be led, but the politicians are fighting for themselves instead of the little guys. Americans are convinced the game is rigged and their losing faith in a better future. 

Is changing our perspective of the economy holding us back? There's a negative-sum mindset that is tanking our collective growth. What would happen if we understood that we can all excel without forcing anyone else to take a loss? Michael Kofoed joins the show.

We have covered the very long saga of President Biden's attempts to relieve Americans' massive amount of student debt. He's been taking even bigger swings since campaign season started, but has he always planned on striking out? People are starting to wonder if the President ever planned on getting these plans passed after the block from the Supreme Court. Jennifer Graham from Deseret joins the show.

It seems like nobody agrees on the state of the economy. Despite several politicians and economists boasting that we're finally coming out of the darkness, inflation is lower and interest rates are down, regular people are still feeling the effects of skyrocketing prices. A massive amount of Americans are spending absurd amounts of their paychecks on food and rent - so where is the disconnect? Michael Powell from the Atlantic joins the show.

Neville Chamberlain isn't a well known figure in American culture, but he's a major figure in 20th century political memory. Today, his name is usually thrown as a perjorative against perceived capitulation or appeasement. Who was Mr. Chamberlain? And what lessons can we learn from him, beyond the usual references to appeasement? Kevin Williamson joins the show.

How effective is the current congress at passing legislation and doing their job for the American people? Congress is passing less legislation and pulling each other further and further to the ends of the political spectrum to achieve their goals. And the result isn't good, not for those working in Congress and for the American people. What can be done about this? Nick Robertson from The Hill joins the show.

Tonight, when the sun sets, another Passover will begin for those of the Jewish faith. There are many lessons from that first Passover that can apply to us today, struggling with the darkness and uncertain state of the world. The world has been cast in this uncertainty before, and we know the dark always passes to a new day. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield joins the show.

After many months of delay and debate, the House of Representatives has passed a series of bills relating to foreign aid to our allies. The bills covered military and humanitarian aid to Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, and aid to Taiwan. The legislation will go to the Senate where it has the chance to pass as soon as tomorrow, and go to the President's desk.

Finish out your week with Boyd Matheson and break down the days biggest headlines. Robert Sherman joins the show from Tel Aviv to give us a live update on how everyone in Israel is coping after the attack on Iran. Wilfred McClay stresses the importance of having a civic education lest we lose our national identity. Former chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker talks to Boyd about her brand new book. What is going on in the presidential candidates camps and more!

Twenty-five years later, Boyd reflects on the tragedy of the Columbine High Schoool massacre. This horrible attack brought the world to a small town in Colorado and would come to be the beginning of a vicous series of school shootings. Everyone agrees that the outcome needs to change, but how? We need to reinstate the value of integrity to protect our communitites. 

The nature of the friendships in our lives change over time, like all things. But today, men are reporting having fewer friends than ever, and are reporting higher levels of feeling isolated and lonely. How can we address this troubling trend and start connecting with each other? Michael Mooney joins the show.

It's always a pleasure to talk to the extraordinary people and great thinkers that reflect our nations identity. Jean Becker was President George H.W. Bush's chief of staff for over twenty years and has reflected on her time with President Bush in her new book: Character Matters...And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush. 

It's time for our weekly segment following the latest updates in presidential politics leading up to the 2024 election. What are the presidential candidates doing in the run-up to the summer conventions? Will we see presidential debates this year?

Israel has responded to the Iranian strike against them last weekend with a drone attack of their own, striking targets in Iran and Syria. Will this be the last flare up of direct hostilities between the two nations? Robert Sherman joins the show from Tel Aviv.

As the vote on foreign aid progresses in the House, some Republicans are angry at the Speaker for changing his position and showing support for the legislation. The President gave his approval on the Speaker's plan, which might be the only time they've agreed on anything. So what changed the Speaker's tune on Ukraine aid? Jennifer Haberkorn joins the show.

What happens when Americans don't understand the struggles that provided their freedoms? They lose the foundation that binds that together. It’s time to raise the expectation of civic understanding in higher education and reap the benefits of national integrity. Wilfred McClay joins the show.

Get an inside look on the week's biggest stories with Boyd Matheson! Nahal Toosi joins the show to stress the importance of the Biden Administration taking on an Iran plan. Understand why more government intervention isn’t always a good thing with Marc Hyden. Eric Bohem looks at the real effect of President Biden's new steel tariffs. Case Lawrence tells Boyd about his hopeful run for Congress and more!

Boyd takes a glance back at our representatives' leadership the past few days. The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson and the Minority Leader, Hakeem S. Jeffries have finally started showing up like our legislators are supposed to. As Speaker Johnson presents his foreign aid packages, both parties are urging their peers to be on the right side of history.

In another play for the Steel Unions votes, President Biden has announced even more steel tariffs. The ever-rising taxes are meant to discourage imported steel from places like China, but will they work? Have they ever worked before? Why are both presidential candidates so focused on adding more? Eric Boehm from Reason joins the show.

Congressional hopeful Case Lawrence joins Boyd to talk about his run for U.S. Congress. Case explains why he believes his entrepreneurial success would be an aid to Utah in these urgent times. KSL continues its birdseye coverage of the race.

What happens when the government tries to fix problems caused by their intervention with more intervention? Well, the housing market is a perfect example. And for all the tax credit and cash-assistance, rates of home ownership continue to flat line. Marc Hyden from R-Street joins the show.

Iran spent years increasing its influence in the Middle East through the use of proxy paramilitary groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis in Yemen. It launched a strike against Israel over the weekend and now the world waits to see what an Israeli response to this attack will look like. What has been the U.S. strategy to counter Iran? The short answer: there isn't one. Nahal Toosi from POLITICO joins the show.

Today, after long delays, foreign aid legislation may make it onto the House floor for a vote. Rather than use the bill passed in the Senate, foreign aid will instead be broken up into a series of 4 bills that each member will vote on. Will they pass? And will the aid get to Ukraine and Israel in time to make the difference on the battlefield?

Spend Wednesday afternoon with Boyd Matheson and get an inside look on the country’s biggest issues. Ronald Brownstein breaks down how America's action in the Middle East might impact President Biden's reelection. Hear how Europe's expectations for U.S. aid are changing as the war against Ukraine continues from Dan Lamothe. Ron Bailey emphasizes the importances of maintaining our legacy of progress. Presidential campaign updates and more!

A startling amount of Americans do not believe their childrens future is going to get brighter. There is a pervasive cultural pessimism infecting our once entreprenurial country, but now is not the time to rest on our laurels. We must maintain faith in the nation that was built in the parenthasizes of a crazy idea. We are capable of solving big problems, it's time to act like it.

If you're keeping up with the media, it might seem like the world is revolving around Gaza. Well, it's very possible the Biden Administrations next move in the Middle East will be the thing that decides the 2024 Presidential Election. Democrats and Independents alike are growing more and more intolerant of President Bidens passive criticism of Netanyahu. But what voters will he lose if he does take a stand for the Palestinian people? Ronald Brownstein from The Atlantic joins the show.

Cynicism is plaguing more than just our politics. Our everyday lives have been weighed down by complacency, mindlessly taking the world-changing inventions of the 20th century for granted with little motivation to move forward. When would happen if we found our way back to the innovation that once defined our nation? Ronald Bailey from Reason joins the show.