Inside Sources

Boyd recaps last night's 2nd Republican presidential debate which felt less presidential and more like a train wreck; Congress considers this year's farm bill... a case study in what Washington gets wrong when it comes to making policy; and HP Inc's Joanna Burkey joins the show to discuss the Silicon Slopes Summit, her career journey, and advice for young people "climbing the ladder."

Boyd discusses how Republican presidential candidates failed to meet the moment last night and what they can learn from President Ronald Reagan. 

Rep. John Curtis discusses the recent report from the Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission and the fire blazing in the House of Representatives, that is... their inability to pass a bill to fund the government.

Joanna Burkey is the Chief Information Security Officer at HP Inc. She joins Boyd in studio, fresh off the Silicon Slope Summit, to discuss her career journey, the changes coming to the world of tech, cybersecurity, and more.

Many believe that bipartisanship is dead in Congress.  But it's alive and well when it comes to one, trillion-dollar piece of legislation: the farm bill. Congress is considering the bill right now and is sure to pass it this year. But Scott Lincicome from the Cato Institute says this bill shows us what's wrong with Washington: back room deals, wasteful spending, lack of transparency and more. 

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, claiming that it's a monopoly. The lawsuit has the potential to break up the company. James Czerniawski from Americans for Prosperity breaks down what the lawsuit says and what impact it will have on consumers, competition, and more. 

Today is the last day of the Silicon Slopes Summit held annually here in Salt Lake City. Kate Rooney is a technology reporter for CNBC. She joins Boyd to discuss her impression of the Summit as well as her conversations on artificial intelligence and the future of credit cards.

With the exception of frontrunner Donald Trump, all the Republican candidates gathered at the Reagan National Library last night for the 2^nd presidential debate. There were no clear winners, and a lot of moments that felt like reality TV. Boyd breaks down the good, the misses, the wild swings, the candidates who sounded like they had political consultants in their ear, and more. 

Inside Sources broadcasts live from the Silicon Slopes Summit interviewing CEOs, University Presidents, and more about the economic and tech trends shaping our day, leadership lessons, and principles to help us connect and serve our neighborhoods and communities better. 

Aniza Brown is the CEO of the Rosie Project which helps military spouses advance their careers within the Department of Defense alongside their active-duty spouses. Aniza breaks down how they're building a connective tissue between the DoD and military families as well as some of the other projects she's working on. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Lawmakers scramble to come to an agreement on a budget with 4 days left before the deadline; Joe Biden becomes the first president in US history to picket with striking workers; Taylor Swift encourages followers to register to voter, resulting in record-breaking US voter registration. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Taylor Swift isn't new to breaking records. She's broken streaming records... award records... she's even broken Ticketmaster. But now... she's breaking the record for voter registration. Leah and Taylor discuss Taylor Swift's influence, particularly on younger voters. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Recently, Brad Wilson announced that he is stepping down as Utah's Speaker of the House.... presumably so he can launch a run for the US Senate. Guest hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan break down what we know about who might be running to replace him, what their different ideologies are, and what their agendas could be. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

President Biden is making history today as the first US president to go to the picket line. The president traveled to Michigan today to join autoworkers striking against the 3 big carmakers. NewsNation's Kellie Meyer joins Inside Sources from the picket line in Michigan to discuss the President's goals and where negotiations stand. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Tomorrow evening, all the major GOP candidates will gather at the Reagan National Library in California for the 2nd primary debate. Geoffrey Skelley from FiveThirtyEight breaks down the latest polls as we roll into the debate, who has qualified, and who has the most to gain or lose. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Utah has the shortest legislative session of any state, at 45 days. Some see that as a flaw. But State Senator Lincoln Fillmore sees it as good thing, because we don't have career politicians. Instead, we have a citizen legislature. Senator Fillmore joins Taylor and Leah to discuss his piece in the Deseret News on the power that Utahns have in shaping state laws.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

The overall trend in the number of kids Americans say they want is going up according to a recent Gallup poll. 45% of respondents believe having 3 children is the ideal, the highest percentage since 1971. Lois Collins from the Deseret News explains why bigger families may be making a comeback. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

Utah has been dealing with a teacher shortage for the last few years. But some districts may have found a solution. Some Utah teachers are now earning a $60,000 starting salary. Kelly Tauteoli from Canyons School District explains what impact this is having on schools and their ability to compete and recruit teachers. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan

It's crunch time. We are now 4 days away from the deadline for Congress to fund the government... and the US House seems to be in chaos. Emily Brooks from The Hill joins Leah and Taylor to break down what obstacles Speaker McCarthy is facing as the budget clock ticks away and what to expect over the next few days.

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is playing the role of a defiant victim after being caught in a bribery and corruption scheme; Boyd previews the second Republican presidential debate coming up this Wednesday; and President Biden changes his strategy and makes plans to visit the picket lines in Detroit to support striking autoworkers. 

Over the weekend, Tad Callister premiered his new short film, "God's Hand in America" during an event at the American Heritage School. Chris Stewart and his wife Evi Stewart spoke at the event on the principles of freedom and sacrifice. 

Over the weekend, Boyd sat down with two extraordinary leaders in America's faith community on Sunday Edition on KSL TV. Dr. Jaqueline Rivers and Rev. Eugene F. Rivers III from the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies joined Boyd to discuss the importance of interfaith dialogue and bridging divides. 

Congress is on its way back to DC today after a long weekend... and will arrive with less than 5 days to fund the government. Will Republican hardliners begin to feel the pressure and cave on their demands? Or are will the government shut down? Boyd breaks down where things stand and what to expect over the next few days.  

Over the past few years... President Biden has been involved with a number of labor disputes... negotiating with companies and employees to end strikes. But is the self-declared "most pro union" president's magic wearing off with the United Auto Workers Union? Tanya Snyder from Politico explains why the President is having to pursue a different strategy this time around.

This Wednesday, Republican presidential candidates who qualify will participate in the second debate. Dana Perino and Stuart Varney will moderate the debate. Boyd breaks down what's at stake in this second debate, what the candidates need to do to stand out, and what he's watching for. 

One thing the vast majority of Americans can agree on is the feeling that Congress is broken. To change this, is it time to embrace filibuster reform? Tom Koenig from Harvard proposes a way that we can reform the filibuster, in alignment with the Constitution, to help fix dysfunction in Congress. 

Earlier today, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez held a press conference after being caught in a bribery and corruption scheme with the country of Egypt. Instead of resigning... Senator Menendez played the part of a defiant victim. Boyd says the problem for us is that we've become far too comfortable with this kind of behavior from our elected officials. 

A recent study finds that people are more generous than you think, as exemplified by Delta airlines who went above and beyond this week to help a Broadway understudy make her debut; A new Gallup poll says that Gen Z has little trust in our institutions; and Russia is recruiting Cubans to fight on the front lines in Ukraine. 

Congress has gone home for a long weekend despite failing to pass a bill to fund the government and avert a shutdown. Boyd discusses how this undermines trust, especially in younger people. How do we restore trust in our institutions?

The Utah Aerospace and Defense Association has announced an historic agreement with the Ukrainian government. The deal with deepen economic ties between Ukraine and Utah-based companies which will help provide critical weapons and technology. CEO of Utah Aerospace and Defense Association Aaron Starks joins Boyd with the details. 

While all of the headlines have been focused on the shutdown showdown... a lot of other important work on Capitol Hill has been missed. Representative Burgess Owens joins Inside Sources to discuss his conversation with Transportation Secretary Pete Butiggieg, his forthcoming hearing on race-based admissions, and more. 

It's no secret that Russia has been struggling to provide enough soldiers to fight its unjust war in Ukraine. Now, Russian recruiters are looking to Cuba to find men willing to fight on the front lines. Vera Bergengruen from Time Magazine joins to discuss her in-depth report on Russia's sophisticated recruiting operation in Cuba.

It's Friday, which means it's time to dissect what 2024 presidential candidates are saying on the campaign trail. This week, Chris Christie remarked that President Biden and former president Trump are past their "sell by dates." Nikki Haley has ramped up attacks on Trump and is laying out her economic vision in New Hampshire. And President Biden had a busy week at the UN. 

A new Gallup poll found that Gen Z has very little trust in our institutions. This is part of a broader trend of growing distrust among Americans in everything from Congress to the Supreme Court. Sam Abrams from the American Enterprise Institute and Sarah Lawrence College explains why Gen Z is losing trust what needs to change about our institutions. 

It seems like we are getting closer and closer to a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. At the UN yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister declared that they were on the 'cusp' of a historic agreement. And Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Fox News that they are still negotiating. Boyd looks at what's driving these two nations closer together. 

With Congress gone as a shutdown looms, one US Senator being indicted on bribery charges, celebrities getting divorced, etc... it's easy to think that selfishness is the norm. But a recent study finds that people are far more generous than we give them credit for. Boyd examines that experiment and shares one example of above and beyond generosity.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to pull together the factions of his party to fund the government and a bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes a solution; The Senate votes to confirm nominees for 3 top military positions after waiting months to do so; President Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the Iran hostage deal casts a shadow on the President's hopes for a Saudi-Israel deal. 

Boyd breaks down what he learned during today's show. 

Yesterday President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. This meeting wasn't at the White House, but the President did invite Netanyahu to visit the White House later this year. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies breaks down what the two leaders discussed, the significance of a White House visit, and the Iran deal's impact on a potential Saudi-Israel deal. 

This week, thousands of environmentalists gathered in New York City calling for the US to do more to address climate change. A common part of these protests and others like them.. is a call to stop subsidizing fossil fuels... and invest in renewables instead. Phil Rossetti from the R Street Institue breaks down how much we're really spending on fossil fuels, and it's not much.

Starting yesterday... the Senate has begun confirming the nominees for several military positions.. including the top military officer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Senate wants gold stars for going around Senator Tuberville's blockade. James Wallner from the R Street Institute says they didn't have to wait so long to do this... but politics of course got in the way. 

It has been a summer of strikes. We've seen unions strike against UPS, the big movie studios, and now 3 major automakers. And all of it is happening under President Biden... who has declared himself to be the most pro-union president ever. JD Tuccille from Reason says such strikes are a response to painful policies and shows how political party demographics are shifting.

We are 9 days away from September 30th... the day that Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government... or else we shut down. Where do things stand? Boyd breaks down why Republicans are fighting as well as a bipartisan spending alternative being proposed by the Problem Solvers Caucus, of which Utah's very own Rep. John Curtis is a member. 

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for reforms at the UN Security Council; Former president Trump says he'll skip the next GOP debate to do a campaign event at the autoworkers strike in Detroit; and Senators Marco Rubio and Chris Coons engage in a dignified debate as part of the 4th installment of the Senate Project. 

Earlier this week, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Chris Coons (D-DE) participated in the 4th installment of the Senate Project. The Senate Project aims to bring together Senators on both sides of the aisle to find common ground. Boyd looks at some of the issues that were debated and where these opposing Senators were able to find consensus.

Former President Donald Trump continues to feel no need to debate the other GOP candidates for president. Instead of appearing on the debate stage next week, the President will host a campaign event supporting the striking autoworkers in Michigan. Meg Kinnard from AP News breaks down the politics of the former president's decision. 

Speaker McCarthy is struggling to pull together the factions in his party to pass any sort of bill to fund the government. So far, the White House is staying out of it. Why is President Biden keeping his distance when a potential shutdown is just 10 days away? Adam Cancryn from Politico breaks down the White House's strategy. 

The Senate will move forward today to confirm 3 top military positions that have been held up due to Alabama Senator Tuberville's opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policy. The issue? They could have done this a long time ago. Boyd explains why. 

For our state's elderly homeless population, dying alone is a very real and terrifying possibility. But one Utah hospice center, The INN Between, is working to ensure no one experiencing homelessness in Utah has to go through that. Lois Collins from the Deseret News joins Boyd to discuss how INN Between is making a difference in the community. 

Big donors, unhappy with the current Republican presidential field, have been quietly hoping Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin would announce a run for president. But is a presidential run on Youngkin's radar? David Drucker from The Dispatch explains why Governor Youngkin is solely focused on governing his state instead. 

The war in Ukraine has been front and center at the UN gathering in New York City. During a meeting with the UN Security Council today... President Zelenskyy called out the 5 permanent members, including the US, for failing to stop Russia and called for reforming the Council. Boyd examines his message and how he's been able to lead with principles. 

America's national debt hits $33 trillion dollars. How does Congress need to factor this in to their budget?; The UN assembly gathers in New York City. Boyd highlights the addresses given by President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy; BYU inaugurates its 14th President of the university, Shane Reese.

World leaders are in New York today for the UN General Assembly. Boyd says one of the most consequential speeches actually came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy... and highlights some of his most powerful messages. 

Yesterday, Iran released 5 American hostages in exchange for the US unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets. The deal was finalized 1 year after Mahsa Amini was killed by Iran's morality police. Sahar Soleimany from the American Enterprise Institue says the deal shows that US foreign policy towards Iran hasn't changed and is an insult to those fighting for human rights. 

President Biden is in New York City today for the United Nations General Assembly meeting with world leaders. There are a lot of issues to discuss... from war to food shortages to climate change. So, what's the President message? Olivier Knox from the Washington Post breaks down how President Biden hopes to convince leaders that America will be their partner. 

Today, Brigham Young University inaugurated its 14th university President, C. Shane Reese. It was a powerful ceremony with apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in attendance. Boyd highlights some of the important messages shared by Elder Christofferson and President Reese. 

President Biden has spent years building an image as a pro-union president. But a new report in Politico says that he has also spent years building a close relationship with the head of General Motors, one of the major automakers that the United Auto Workers Union is striking against. Hailey Fuchs from Politico says this relationship could be a problem for the president. 

Parents of infants will remember last year's baby formula shortages. Recently, the FDA found serious health code violations at 3 different formula manufacturing plants... making parents nervous. Kelli Pierce from the R Street Institute explains what Congress can do to proactively prevent another baby formula shortage if any one of these manufacturers are shut down. 

As Congress stumbles to pass an actual budget for Fiscal Year 2024... our nation's debt continues to march towards unsustainability. Today... the US National Debt hit $33 Trillion. Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins to discuss how this impacts our future and what Congress should be thinking about when it funds the government.

Boyd talks about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's interview recently on 60 minutes. How is the United Auto Workers' strike going to affect the economy, and President Biden's re-election? A GOP spending bill is met with resistance within the party, raising uncertainty and the likelihood of a shutdown. And the Senate loosens its dress code. 

Will sweatpants on the Senate floor become a new norm? Boyd reflects on the decision to loosen Senate dress code requirements.

Israel's prime minister will meet with President Biden at the UN General Assembly this week. Plus, things are still tense in Israel following the judicial reforms. Amos Guiora from the University of Utah joins to discuss the latest updates on our closest Middle Eastern ally. 

Last year Congress passed a bipartisan piece of gun safety legislation. It was intended to prevent federal dollars from going to schools and being used to arm teachers with guns. But the Department of Education is interpreting it differently. Jennifer Haberkorn from Politico says new guidance prohibits funds from going to school archery and hunting programs, and it's upsetting rural Democrats.

Over the weekend, the headlines have been all about former President Donald Trump's sit-down interview on NBC's Meet the Press. But who is the new face in the moderator chair... Kristen Welker... who scored such a big interview for her first day on the job? Boyd revisits his interview with Kristen for KSL TV's Sunday Edition. 

Today, Speaker Brad Wilson announced he is stepping down at Speaker of the Utah House. The news comes after State Senator Jake Anderegg announced his resignation from the Utah Senate. KSL NewsRadio reporter Lindsay Aerts explains what the process of replacing these two men will look like. 

President Biden has been pursuing a clean energy transition... at the center of that is electric vehicles. But a critical constituency of the president is feeling left behind. Seth Harris from Northeastern University, who served as President Biden's top labor policy advisor, joins to discuss why the United Auto Workers are striking and what it means for the economy and the President politically. 

The House is quickly running out of time to fund the government and Republican leadership is starting to feel the heat. The House GOP has unveiled a short-term spending plan, but it has been met with skepticism and resistance from many members of the party. Emily Brooks from The Hill breaks down what's in the plan, McCarthy's strategy, and why Republicans are divided. 

All summer long, the headlines have focused on Ukraine's counteroffensive. Is Ukraine making gains? And where does the war go from here? Yesterday 60 minutes anchor and veteran journalist Scott Pelly interviewed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Boyd examines Zelenskyy's messaging on the future the war, Ukraine's goals, and Putin's calculations. 

Senator Mike Lee joins to discuss his new bill that would limit the executive branch's authority to designate national monuments; The 51 state constitutions that matter just as much as the US Constitution; A growing number of people are voicing concerns about a Biden-Harris reelection bid, calling for them to step aside. 

As we roll into Constitution Day Weekend, Boyd goes back to the idea of the single story of one Constitution and why that's dangerous. 

President Biden is expected to be the Democratic nominee for president. But we're starting to see more and more concern, even among Democrats, about the Biden-Harris campaign. Some, like David Ignatius from the Washington Post, are even calling for the President to step aside. Johanna Maska from NewsNation breaks down the concerns swirling Biden and his VP. 

Jeffrey Sutton is chief judge of the U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a lecturer at Harvard Law. He's in Utah today for UVU's Constitution Day Conference. He says that we should call it Constitutions' Day, because many of our rights come from and are protected by state constitutions. 

During this week's inside look at presidential politics, Boyd examines some of the new catchphrases, policy proposals, and pivots being made by presidential candidates. President Biden is contrasting "Bidenomics" with "MAGAnomics." Senator Tim Scott is promoting his own economic plan. And Ron DeSantis has put together a faith coalition. 

The Supreme Court has faced more and more criticism over recent years, and public trust in the court is the lowest it's been in generations. While we're free to disagree with the court, and some criticism may be warranted, Bill Duncan from the Sutherland Institute says many of these attacks lack a civic understanding of what the court's role actually is. 

Utah and many other states have had to endure decades of uncertainty regarding our land and national monuments. Each presidential administration changes the boundaries. Senator Mike Lee joins to discuss a new bill that he and his colleagues introduced to limit that presidential authority. Plus, Senator Lee shares what he hopes we remember as we roll into Constitution Day. 

Boyd goes beyond the speculations about who will replace Romney and the juicy headlines from his forthcoming memoir to discuss an important principle from Senator Romney's retirement; Inflation jumps in August. What does that mean for interest rates?; The President of Iran says that they will use the $6 billion in unfrozen assets for whatever the regime thinks they need... surprise, surprise. 

Yesterday, Reps. Blake Moore and Greg Landsman launched the bipartisan What Works Caucus. Boyd says this is what we need to change the culture in DC and get rid of waste, fraud, and abuse. 

The US is moving forward with a deal to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for the release of US hostages. The administration says the money will be used for humanitarian purposes... but Iran is saying something different. Boyd looks how Iran hopes to use the money, how the US says it will oversee the transfer of funds, and what to watch for. 

Nikki Haley has been rising in popularity among GOP voters, particularly in New Hampshire. But... many of these voters are so convinced that the former president will be the nominee... that instead of shopping for a fresh face... they're shopping for his running mate. Lisa Kashinsky from Politico says this is a problem for Haley and other candidates. 

Throughout the rest of September members of Congress are going to be fighting over funding until midnight on October 1st... possibly beyond that. But Romina Boccia from the Cato Institute says this shutdown showdown is a distraction from our serious debt problem, and we need to address our automatic spending and entitlement programs.  

Inflation continues to affect all of us. The August numbers are out... and core inflation rose .3%. Jeff Cox is the economics editor for CNBC.com. He joins Inside Sources to discuss the costs of a broad array of goods and services and how this data will inform the Fed's next decision on interest rates. 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was in Moscow this week for a pariah summit with Vladimir Putin. But what came out of this meeting? Many thought there would be an arms deal. So far, no agreement has been announced. Anthony Ruggiero from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies breaks down the commitments made and what they mean beyond the headlines. 

Last night, former Vice President Mike Pence participated in a town hall in Chicago, hosted by NewsNation. Boyd examines Pence's policy proposals and how the former VP used much of the town hall to position himself as an experienced and principled conservative in the race. 

Since Senator Romney announced his plan to retire in 2025... the headlines have been sensational. But, Boyd says, lost in the speculations and juicy confessions is an important set of principles that the Senator demonstrated yesterday when deciding not to run for reelection. 

Senator Mitt Romney announces he won't run for reelection in the US Senate; Rep. Chris Stewart reflects on his decade of service in the US of House of Representatives as he wraps up his time there; Lawmakers launch the bipartisan What Works Caucus to weed out where taxpayer dollars are being used effectively, and where they're not. 

Senator Mitt Romney announced that he would not be running for reelection today. He'll finish his term in the Senate in January 2025... but then he's done. Boyd breaks down why he's stepping down. 

During the last fiscal year... the federal government collected nearly $5 trillion in taxes. That money is put towards a variety of programs and policies... some of which have been duplicated, forgotten about, or are no longer needed. Now a bipartisan group in Congress is trying to find out what's working... and what isn't. Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) join to discuss the bipartisan What Works Caucus.  

Representative John Curtis recently hosted the 2nd annual Conservative Climate Summit. He joins Boyd to discuss the conversations we should be having about the climate. Plus, he gives his insight into what's happening with Congress and its job to fund the government. 

Vice President Kamala Harris is under increased scrutiny as President Biden's age comes into focus ahead of the 2024 election. Harris has been working hard to boost her image. But Niall Stanage from The Hill says there are 5 important questions that need to be answered. 

The governor of New Mexico announced that she would be suspending the carrying of guns in public under a new 'public health order.' She said that she was declaring an emergency which gave her new powers. But JD Tuccille from Reason says this trend of declaring an emergency doesn't give leaders unlimited powers, especially not to restrict Constitutional rights. 

Lots of goodbyes today. Senator Mitt Romney has announced that he will not run for reelection in the Senate. He will finish his term in January of 2025. But another member of Utah's delegation will wrap up his time in Congress in the next 48 hours: Congressman Chris Stewart. He joins Boyd to reflect on his decade of service in the US House of Representatives. 

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden rather than focusing on funding the government; The DOJ's antitrust case against Google goes to trial today; Former Ambassador Ronald Neumann explains why diplomacy matters for the US, the world, and even at your kitchen table. 

Boyd gives his insights into being diplomats in our lives. He gives his takeaways from discussing diplomacy with Ambassador Ron Neumann, and the possibility of a diplomatic reserve corps.