Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray
Trump, Biden both looking for ways to prevent TikTok ban
In just three days, TikTok will no longer be allowed to operate in the United States. We’re waiting to find out if SCOTUS will interject. But in the meantime, President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden are both seeking possible ways to prevent a TikTok ban, including through executive orders. Would it work, even though Congress passed the bipartisan law?
GOP House leaders ask Pres.-elect Trump to scale back executive order plans
The incoming president has often touted the many executive orders he plans to sign within hours of taking office. However, House Republican leaders are pushing back, asking him to scale back his plans so they can tackle some of the former administration’s policies through budget reconciliation. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on this potentially looming disagreement.
Pres. Biden gives dark, gloomy farewell address
In his 15-minute farewell address to the nation last night, President Joe Biden took a rather dark approach to his messaging, warning the country about a technology industrial complex he called an “oligarchy.” This was his ‘swan song’ -- his final speech after 50 years of public service. Was the messaging right, or should he have taken a lighter approach? Inside Sources digs into it.
On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on offender registry lists
Inside Sources continues previewing legislation ahead of the 2025 Legislative General Session, which begins in five days. State Representative Andrew Stoddard is running a bill that would address some ‘cracks in the system’ relating to the Sex, Kidnapping, and Child Abuse Offender Registry. He joins the program to explain what he’s hoping to do through his legislation.
SLC Mayor Mendenhall releases comprehensive public safety plan
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has released her plan to improve public safety and tackle homelessness in Utah's capital city. It comes following a "strongly worded" letter last month from state leaders, giving her a deadline to create a plan by January 17th. The Inside Sources hosts discuss some of the key points and share their thoughts on whether the plan sufficiently addresses the letter from the state.
On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on protecting child welfare workers
We’ve discussed the need to protect children from abuse on KSL NewsRadio several times throughout 2024. But one often overlooked part of the conversation deals with child welfare workers – who protects them as they do their job? State Senator Evan Vickers joins Inside Sources to discuss a piece of legislation he’s running that would focus on this.
On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on child labor amendments
Every so often, you might see a news story reporting on a business that gets in trouble for child labor. According to State Representative Melissa Garff Ballard, publicity and a warning are often the only real punishments those businesses get. She joins Inside Sources to outline a new bill she’s working on that would provide stricter punishments and more oversight regarding child employment.
College admissions exams – are they outdated or still relevant?
Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider have both done a lot of schooling throughout their lives. And that schooling has often required admissions exams. There’s new discussion nowadays about ending college admissions exams; Leah and Erin walk through the pros and cons and give their thoughts.
