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Inside Sources Full Show February 14th, 2024: Utah's involvement in a lawsuit over Section 504, Potential effects of reciprocal tariffs, Valentine's Day trends

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Utah’s involvement in a lawsuit over disability protections 
17 states – including Utah – are involved in a lawsuit against the federal government over Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This section defines what constitutes a disability. It was updated during the Biden Administration, changing the definition of a disability to include gender dysphoria. The lawsuit’s been confusing some people because it says the gender dysphoria part is unconstitutional, but also that the whole section is unconstitutional. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins Inside Sources to explain more about the lawsuit and how he sees it. He also talks about protecting Section 504 as a whole. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Transparency vs. privacy with signatures gathered in an election 
During the primary and general elections last year, there was quite a bit of controversy and discussion over the privacy of signatures gathered for candidates to get on the ballot. Some folks wanted them to be public – in the name of transparency – while others wanted them to stay hidden in the name of privacy. The Inside Sources give their analysis on House Bill 374. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Banning political flags from government, educational spaces 
The importance of political neutrality in government spaces versus the importance of free speech from people who work in those government spaces – it's part of the basis of a bill working its way through the state legislature. House Bill 77 would ban several kinds of flags from classrooms and other government facilities. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the balance between neutrality and free speech. 
 
How reciprocal tariffs could affect you and your personal finances 
President Donald Trump says there are trade imbalances between the United States and its foreign trade partners, and that he will institute reciprocal tariffs to try and balance the relationships. It's a fine line the President is trying to straddle between a good economy and fairness. Senior Economist at Zions Bank Robert Spendlove joins Inside Sources to talk about the potential effects of these “payback tariffs.” 
 
Ukrainian President and U.S. Vice President meet to discuss peace with Russia 
Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the United States to "not ... make any decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine." His warning came prior to his meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference today. It's prompted some additional questions about the United States' role in promoting and ensuring peace among other countries. Leah and Greg discuss the country’s changing foreign policy stances. 
 
Continuing identity crises among Democrats 
The identity crisis among Democrats continues as more moderate Dems in Congress voice concerns about the number of liberal progressives joining the "New Democrat Coalition." Would Democrats do better if they shifted their policies more to the left? The Inside Sources give their thoughts. 
 
Valentine’s Day trends 
Inside Sources ends the show with a special discussion on their favorite Valentine’s Day traditions. 
 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:5 PM
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Valentine’s Day trends 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Inside Sources ends the show with a special discussion on their favorite Valentine’s Day traditions. 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:4 PM
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Continuing identity crises among Democrats 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

The identity crisis among Democrats continues as more moderate Dems in Congress voice concerns about the number of liberal progressives joining the "New Democrat Coalition." Would Democrats do better if they shifted their policies more to the left? The Inside Sources give their thoughts. 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:4 PM
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Ukrainian President and U.S. Vice President meet to discuss peace with Russia 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the United States to "not ... make any decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine." His warning came prior to his meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference today. It's prompted some additional questions about the United States' role in promoting and ensuring peace among other countries. Leah and Greg discuss the country’s changing foreign policy stances. 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:4 PM
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How reciprocal tariffs could affect you and your personal finances 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

President Donald Trump says there are trade imbalances between the United States and its foreign trade partners, and that he will institute reciprocal tariffs to try and balance the relationships. It's a fine line the President is trying to straddle between a good economy and fairness. Senior Economist at Zions Bank Robert Spendlove joins Inside Sources to talk about the potential effects of these “payback tariffs.” 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:3 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Banning political flags from government, educational spaces 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

The importance of political neutrality in government spaces versus the importance of free speech from people who work in those government spaces – it's part of the basis of a bill working its way through the state legislature. House Bill 77 would ban several kinds of flags from classrooms and other government facilities. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the balance between neutrality and free speech. 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:3 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Transparency vs. privacy with signatures gathered in an election 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

During the primary and general elections last year, there was quite a bit of controversy and discussion over the privacy of signatures gathered for candidates to get on the ballot. Some folks wanted them to be public – in the name of transparency – while others wanted them to stay hidden in the name of privacy. The Inside Sources give their analysis on House Bill 374. 
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Feb 14, 2025 4:3 PM
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Utah’s involvement in a lawsuit over disability protections 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

17 states – including Utah – are involved in a lawsuit against the federal government over Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This section defines what constitutes a disability. It was updated during the Biden Administration, changing the definition of a disability to include gender dysphoria. The lawsuit’s been confusing some people because it says the gender dysphoria part is unconstitutional, but also that the whole section is unconstitutional. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins Inside Sources to explain more about the lawsuit and how he sees it. He also talks about protecting Section 504 as a whole. 
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Feb 14, 2025 3:56 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show February 13th, 2025: Pulse check on the legislative session, Expanding the Utah Supreme Court, Staying engaged with political news

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

On the Hill 2025: Pulse check halfway through the legislative session 
We've now crossed the halfway point of the 2025 Legislative General Session. Between the House and the Senate, roughly 800 bills have been introduced so far, with more being churned out daily. Where do things stand halfway through the session? House Speaker Mike Schultz joins Inside Sources to offer some insights and updates on bills with education and elections. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Proposal to expand the Utah Supreme Court 
Lawmakers are Utah's Capitol Hill have introduced several bills this session addressing the role of the judiciary here in the state. Now, a new bill file looks at the possibility of expanding the Utah Supreme Court -- adding more justices. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Thomas Wright share their thoughts on whether this would be a good or bad idea. 
 
Senate confirmation hearings continue; RFK Jr. confirmed and sworn in 
More movement in the push for Cabinet nominees to be confirmed in the Senate. Today, Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon testified before a Senate Committee and Kash Patel received enough committee votes to move to the full Senate as he works to become the next FBI Director. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now been sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services.  
 
On the Hill 2025: Giving veterans more access to Utah’s state parks 
Veterans could get better discounts to visit Utah's state parks through a bill this legislative session. It'd expand on the existing "Veterans with disabilities honor pass,” which grants discounts to veterans who have a service-related disability. State Senator Karen Kwan joins us to talk more about the bill and the bipartisan support she’s gotten for it. 
 
The state of the economy – is it Pres. Trump’s or Pres. Biden’s fault? 
Two new economic reports are out today, shedding additional light on how the economy is doing. It comes after yesterday's consumer price index showed that inflation is continuing to rise. Some are blaming President Trump, who’s mostly blaming former President Biden. At what point does the current president need to take responsibility for things and stop blaming the former administration? 
 
Updates on a federal budget 
One month and one day until the federal government runs out of money. And while Republicans control both chambers of Congress, they're continuing to struggle about getting on the same page. The House and Senate have both released their versions of a budget plan; are they similar enough to pass? Inside Sources discuss the state of budget reconciliation. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Bills addressing housing affordability 
Housing... it's going to take creative solutions to fix this kind of problem. And one bill proposes a creative solution to affordable housing by tying it in with the Utah Inland Port Authority. State Senator Kirk Cullimore is running the bill. He joins Inside Sources to talk about it and other housing bills on Capitol Hill. 
 
Staying engaged in politics when the news is overwhelming 
There are several things going on in the political world right now, and that can make it feel overwhelming. The state's legislative session, all of President Trump's orders, plans, and nominees, talks of international conflicts and trade wars -- if you feel overwhelmed by it all, you're not alone. When there's so much going on how can you stay engaged in politics without burning out? 
 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:51 PM
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Staying engaged in politics when the news is overwhelming 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

There are several things going on in the political world right now, and that can make it feel overwhelming. The state's legislative session, all of President Trump's orders, plans, and nominees, talks of international conflicts and trade wars -- if you feel overwhelmed by it all, you're not alone. When there's so much going on how can you stay engaged in politics without burning out? 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:50 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Bills addressing housing affordability 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

Housing... it's going to take creative solutions to fix this kind of problem. And one bill proposes a creative solution to affordable housing by tying it in with the Utah Inland Port Authority. State Senator Kirk Cullimore is running the bill. He joins Inside Sources to talk about it and other housing bills on Capitol Hill. 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:49 PM
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Updates on the federal budget 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

One month and one day until the federal government runs out of money. And while Republicans control both chambers of Congress, they're continuing to struggle about getting on the same page. The House and Senate have both released their versions of a budget plan; are they similar enough to pass? Inside Sources discuss the state of budget reconciliation. 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:49 PM
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The state of the economy – is it Pres. Trump’s or Pres. Biden’s fault? 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

Two new economic reports are out today, shedding additional light on how the economy is doing. It comes after yesterday's consumer price index showed that inflation is continuing to rise. Some are blaming President Trump, who’s mostly blaming former President Biden. At what point does the current president need to take responsibility for things and stop blaming the former administration? 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:48 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Giving veterans more access to Utah’s state parks 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

Veterans could get better discounts to visit Utah's state parks through a bill this legislative session. It'd expand on the existing "Veterans with disabilities honor pass,” which grants discounts to veterans who have a service-related disability. State Senator Karen Kwan joins us to talk more about the bill and the bipartisan support she’s gotten for it. 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:48 PM
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Senate confirmation hearings continue; RFK Jr. confirmed and sworn in 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

More movement in the push for Cabinet nominees to be confirmed in the Senate. Today, Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon testified before a Senate Committee and Kash Patel received enough committee votes to move to the full Senate as he works to become the next FBI Director. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now been sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services.  
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Feb 13, 2025 3:47 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Proposal to expand the Utah Supreme Court 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

Lawmakers are Utah's Capitol Hill have introduced several bills this session addressing the role of the judiciary here in the state. Now, a new bill file looks at the possibility of expanding the Utah Supreme Court -- adding more justices. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Thomas Wright share their thoughts on whether this would be a good or bad idea. 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:47 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Pulse check halfway through the legislative session 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Guest Host Thomas Wright   

We've now crossed the halfway point of the 2025 Legislative General Session. Between the House and the Senate, roughly 800 bills have been introduced so far, with more being churned out daily. Where do things stand halfway through the session? House Speaker Mike Schultz joins Inside Sources to offer some insights and updates on bills with education and elections. 
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Feb 13, 2025 3:47 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show February 12th, 2025: DOGE subcommittee holds first hearing, 'Eye on the Hill 2025', Pres. Trump on rising inflation

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

“War on waste” as DOGE subcommittee meets for the first time 
It's a "war on waste” -- that's how Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene described the focus of the first ever DOGE subcommittee meeting this morning. It comes as Elon Musk defends the efforts and actions of DOGE and as Democrats call for Musk to testify under oath about the Department of Government Efficiency. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on the latest DOGE developments. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Legislation on housing affordability 
We’re coming up on the halfway point in the 2025 Legislative General Session, but there are still plenty of bills to discuss. State Representative Carol Spackman Moss is working on a bill address affordable housing – HB286: Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments. This bill would take some revenue from liquor sales and move it into this loan fund. Rep. Moss joins Inside Sources to explain more about what her bill would do. 
 
 On the Hill 2025: Reaffirming Utah’s sovereignty 
One of the unique aspects of the United States is the prevalence and importance of federalism -- some powers belong to the Federal Government and some power belong to the States. Federalism has led to disagreements between the states and the federal government many times, including here in Utah. State Senator Wayne Harper will introduce a new Senate Joint Resolution that addresses the relationship and joins the show to share the motivation behind it. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Removing newspaper publishing requirement from Utah Constitution 
The Utah Constitution says that proposed amendments to the State Constitution must be published in "at least one newspaper in every county of the state ... for two months immediately preceding the next general election." You might remember, this played a role in the courts throwing out Amendments A and D during the November election. Inside Sources digs into a new bill that would eliminate this newspaper publishing requirement. 
 
How is President Trump responding to rising inflation rates? 
Inflation continued to rise in January. And even though President Trump was only in office for 11 days in January, many people are thrusting the blame on him. The President isn’t always able to control the price of things, but Trump did promise to bring prices down on Day 1 of his administration. And he hasn’t... So, what’s he doing in response to rising prices? Rusty and Taylor give their thoughts. 
 
Polls on Pres. Trump’s performance give insights into how Americans feeling 
How's the president doing in the polls after a few weeks in office? New polling gives us an indication on what voters are pleased with and what they're annoyed with in regards to President Trump's recent decisions. The Inside Sources discuss the latest poll results. 
 
Trump administration working towards peace between Russia and Ukraine 
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to work towards an end of the war between Ukraine and Russia. It comes as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Ukraine should lower their expectations of getting land back. We hear a bit of what President Trump told reporters about the phone call. 
 
AP reporters barred from Oval Office because of AP policy on ‘Gulf of America’ 
Reporters with the Associated Press have been barred from the Oval Office due to the AP’s style guide policy on how to refer to ‘Gulf of America’ -- say ‘Gulf of Mexico’ but reference President Trump’s decision to rename it. Inside Sources finishes the show with the hosts sharing thoughts on the President’s obsession with the new name. 
 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:7 PM
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AP reporters barred from Oval Office because of AP policy on ‘Gulf of America’ 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

Reporters with the Associated Press have been barred from the Oval Office due to the AP’s style guide policy on how to refer to ‘Gulf of America’ -- say ‘Gulf of Mexico’ but reference President Trump’s decision to rename it. Inside Sources finishes the show with the hosts sharing thoughts on the President’s obsession with the new name. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:6 PM
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Trump administration working towards peace between Russia and Ukraine 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to work towards an end of the war between Ukraine and Russia. It comes as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Ukraine should lower their expectations of getting land back. We hear a bit of what President Trump told reporters about the phone call. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:6 PM
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Polls on Pres. Trump’s performance give insights into how Americans feeling 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

How's the president doing in the polls after a few weeks in office? New polling gives us an indication on what voters are pleased with and what they're annoyed with in regards to President Trump's recent decisions. The Inside Sources discuss the latest poll results. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:5 PM
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How is President Trump responding to rising inflation rates? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

Inflation continued to rise in January. And even though President Trump was only in office for 11 days in January, many people are thrusting the blame on him. The President isn’t always able to control the price of things, but Trump did promise to bring prices down on Day 1 of his administration. And he hasn’t... So, what’s he doing in response to rising prices? Rusty and Taylor give their thoughts. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:5 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Removing newspaper publishing requirement from Utah Constitution 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

The Utah Constitution says that proposed amendments to the State Constitution must be published in "at least one newspaper in every county of the state ... for two months immediately preceding the next general election." You might remember, this played a role in the courts throwing out Amendments A and D during the November election. Inside Sources digs into a new bill that would eliminate this newspaper publishing requirement. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:5 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Reaffirming Utah’s sovereignty 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

One of the unique aspects of the United States is the prevalence and importance of federalism -- some powers belong to the Federal Government and some power belong to the States. Federalism has led to disagreements between the states and the federal government many times, including here in Utah. State Senator Wayne Harper will introduce a new Senate Joint Resolution that addresses the relationship and joins the show to share the motivation behind it. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:5 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Legislation on housing affordability 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

We’re coming up on the halfway point in the 2025 Legislative General Session, but there are still plenty of bills to discuss. State Representative Carol Spackman Moss is working on a bill address affordable housing – HB286: Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments. This bill would take some revenue from liquor sales and move it into this loan fund. Rep. Moss joins Inside Sources to explain more about what her bill would do. 
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Feb 12, 2025 4:4 PM
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