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Inside Sources Full Show April 1st, 2025: Man deported due to "administrative error", Previewing tomorrow's 'Liberation Day', Drama over proxy voting

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

White House: Maryland man wrongly deported due to “administrative error” 
An El Salvadorian man who’s been living in Maryland legally was deported to a prison in El Salvador due to claims he was part of a foreign gang. Now, the Trump Administration admits the deportation was due to an error, but that there’s not much they can do to get him back to the United States. It’s something immigration activists were worried about due to the lack of a thorough due process. Hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray share updates on this story and give their thoughts on these hasty deportations. 
 
What can we expect to see in tomorrow’s ‘Liberation Day’ 
Tomorrow, President Trump is set to announce a massive new round of reciprocal tariffs. There's still not a ton of detail on what the tariffs will be and who they will affect; several different kinds of drafts are circulating right now, but nothing will be official until tomorrow. The Inside Sources hosts hear from the White House Press Secretary and discuss their concerns with the so-called ‘Liberation Day.’ 
 
Drama over proxy voting among House Republicans 
A battle is shaping up in the House of Representatives over a proposal allowing proxy voting for new parents. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida has been pushing for the ability to vote by proxy; she just had a baby. Now, Rep. Luna has resigned from the conservative House Freedom Caucus and is teaming up with Democrats to push back on House leadership. The Inside Sources hosts talk about the challenges of being a parent and a member of Congress. 
 
Sen. Cory Booker speaks on Senate floor for more than 21 hours 
Democrats are voicing their concerns with President Trump's agenda... literally. Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is still speaking on the Senate floor, roughly 21 hours after he began. He says he’s speaking to show frustrated supporters that Democrats are actually doing things to fight against President Trump. Is this the way to do it?  
 
State Board of Education member pushes resolution to ban DEI in Utah schools 
A new resolution proposal in front of the Utah State Board of Education would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Utah's schools. You might be thinking, "wait, didn't the state already ban those things?" And you'd be correct -- it happened during the 2024 legislative session. But state school board member Christina Boggess says it's not happening -- Utah's schools have found other ways to keep DEI going, and she wants it to stop. We hear her argument from earlier today and fellow Utah School Board member Sarah Reale joins us to share her point of view on the resolution and the language used in the resolution comparing DEI to communism. 
 
Senate Republicans working on reconciliation 
President Trump's agenda is a pricey one -- there's plenty he wants to do but only a limited budget to do it. So now, Republicans are looking for places to make cuts. And Senate Republicans are working on their proposal this week. Adam and Leah dig into the latest budget reconciliation plan. 
 
Are Utah’s pro-growth policies influencing Democratic messaging? 
The Democratic Party has been searching for a new message following their devastating losses in the November election. Now, could they be looking to Utah for guidance? Specifically, Utah's pro-growth messaging? Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner finish the show discussing how Utah could play into national Democratic messaging. 
 
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Are Utah’s pro-growth policies influencing Democratic messaging? 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

The Democratic Party has been searching for a new message following their devastating losses in the November election. Now, could they be looking to Utah for guidance? Specifically, Utah's pro-growth messaging? Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner finish the show discussing how Utah could play into national Democratic messaging. 
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Senate Republicans working on reconciliation 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

President Trump's agenda is a pricey one -- there's plenty he wants to do but only a limited budget to do it. So now, Republicans are looking for places to make cuts. And Senate Republicans are working on their proposal this week. Adam and Leah dig into the latest budget reconciliation plan. 
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State Board of Education member pushes resolution to ban DEI in Utah schools 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

A new resolution proposal in front of the Utah State Board of Education would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Utah's schools. You might be thinking, "wait, didn't the state already ban those things?" And you'd be correct -- it happened during the 2024 legislative session. But state school board member Christina Boggess says it's not happening -- Utah's schools have found other ways to keep DEI going, and she wants it to stop. We hear her argument from earlier today and fellow Utah School Board member Sarah Reale joins us to share her point of view on the resolution and the language used in the resolution comparing DEI to communism. 
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Apr 1, 2025 3:52 PM
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Sen. Cory Booker speaks on Senate floor for more than 21 hours 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Democrats are voicing their concerns with President Trump's agenda... literally. Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is still speaking on the Senate floor, roughly 21 hours after he began. He says he’s speaking to show frustrated supporters that Democrats are actually doing things to fight against President Trump. Is this the way to do it?  
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Drama over proxy voting among House Republicans 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

A battle is shaping up in the House of Representatives over a proposal allowing proxy voting for new parents. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida has been pushing for the ability to vote by proxy; she just had a baby. Now, Rep. Luna has resigned from the conservative House Freedom Caucus and is teaming up with Democrats to push back on House leadership. The Inside Sources hosts talk about the challenges of being a parent and a member of Congress. 
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What can we expect to see in tomorrow’s ‘Liberation Day’ 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

Tomorrow, President Trump is set to announce a massive new round of reciprocal tariffs. There's still not a ton of detail on what the tariffs will be and who they will affect; several different kinds of drafts are circulating right now, but nothing will be official until tomorrow. The Inside Sources hosts hear from the White House Press Secretary and discuss their concerns with the so-called ‘Liberation Day.’ 
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White House: Maryland man wrongly deported due to “administrative error” 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner 

An El Salvadorian man who’s been living in Maryland legally was deported to a prison in El Salvador due to claims he was part of a foreign gang. Now, the Trump Administration admits the deportation was due to an error, but that there’s not much they can do to get him back to the United States. It’s something immigration activists were worried about due to the lack of a thorough due process. Hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray share updates on this story and give their thoughts on these hasty deportations. 
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Apr 1, 2025 3:42 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 31st, 2025: Previewing 'Liberation Day', Special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, Gov. Cox calls for criminal justice task force

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

Uncertainty thrives before Wednesday’s upcoming 'Liberation Day' 
'Liberation Day' -- it's what President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday, April 2nd. Why? Because it's the day, he says, when the U.S. will see a reduction in all trade imbalances. But there's still a lot of uncertainty about what will come on Liberation Day and how it'll affect the American people. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on how that uncertainty is contributing to several days of a more volatile stock market and already-raising prices. 
 
GOP Senators push back on proposal to impeach judges who rule against Trump 
As President Trump continues his push for federal judges who rule against him to be impeached, Senate Republicans have a warning: don't try it. Even Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley said it's not appropriate to impeach a judge just because the president disagrees with their opinion. But that's not stopping House Republicans from still moving forward with plans to restrict the judiciary. The Inside Sources hosts describe the whys and hows. 
 
Special elections could affect the makeup of Congress 
A few special elections tomorrow could affect the national stage, both immediately and in the long-term. In Wisconsin, voters will pick a new Supreme Court justice who could play a role in the district maps within that state. There are also two congressional races in Florida; Republicans are favored to win those seats again, but there seems to be some worry about Democrats performing well. Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on whether these races might be an indicator of President Trump’s approval so far this term. 
 
Poll: 1/3 of Utahns have thought about leaving due to housing costs 
Have you ever toyed with the idea of leaving the state of Utah due to high housing costs. If so, you're in company with about 1/3 of the state. That’s according to a new poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights. The polling also says that 53% of Utahns rank affordable housing as one of their top three concerns. Inside Sources dig into it a bit more. 
 
Governor Cox calls for new criminal justice task force 
Governor Cox finished his bill review last week with a lengthy letter to legislative leaders. In it, he outlined reasons for why he vetoed certain bills, and what he wants the legislature to change about other bills in special sessions. He also wrote about creating a new task force to tackle criminal justice reform, saying that it needs to be a priority for state leaders. 
 
Could Pres. Trump run for a 3rd term? 
While he's joked about it in the past, this weekend President Trump told NBC News that he's no longer joking -- he's looking into the possibility of running for a third term as President. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids a president from being elected more than twice. But the President says he and his team are looking into other ways to go about this, with the president saying he "likes working." 
 
Long-delayed high-speed rail project in California needs $7 Billion more 
For a cost of only $40 Billion, California set out to build a high-speed railway from San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles. The opening date? Well, it was supposed to be 2020. Now, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $100 Million and won't open until 2030... with the system not being fully operational until 2050. Oh, and the state says they now need another $7 Billion to finish the part they're working on now. The hosts talk about this “colossal failure” of a project. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:44 PM
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Long-delayed high-speed rail project in California needs $7 Billion more 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

For a cost of only $40 Billion, California set out to build a high-speed railway from San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles. The opening date? Well, it was supposed to be 2020. Now, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $100 Million and won't open until 2030... with the system not being fully operational until 2050. Oh, and the state says they now need another $7 Billion to finish the part they're working on now. The hosts talk about this “colossal failure” of a project. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:43 PM
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Could Pres. Trump run for a 3rd term? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

While he's joked about it in the past, this weekend President Trump told NBC News that he's no longer joking -- he's looking into the possibility of running for a third term as President. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids a president from being elected more than twice. But the President says he and his team are looking into other ways to go about this, with the president saying he "likes working."
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Governor Cox calls for new criminal justice task force 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

Governor Cox finished his bill review last week with a lengthy letter to legislative leaders. In it, he outlined reasons for why he vetoed certain bills, and what he wants the legislature to change about other bills in special sessions. He also wrote about creating a new task force to tackle criminal justice reform, saying that it needs to be a priority for state leaders. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:42 PM
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Poll: 1/3 of Utahns have thought about leaving due to housing costs 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

Have you ever toyed with the idea of leaving the state of Utah due to high housing costs. If so, you're in company with about 1/3 of the state. That’s according to a new poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights. The polling also says that 53% of Utahns rank affordable housing as one of their top three concerns. Inside Sources dig into it a bit more.
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Special elections could affect the makeup of Congress 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

A few special elections tomorrow could affect the national stage, both immediately and in the long-term. In Wisconsin, voters will pick a new Supreme Court justice who could play a role in the district maps within that state. There are also two congressional races in Florida; Republicans are favored to win those seats again, but there seems to be some worry about Democrats performing well. Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on whether these races might be an indicator of President Trump’s approval so far this term. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:42 PM
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GOP Senators push back on proposal to impeach judges who rule against Trump 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

As President Trump continues his push for federal judges who rule against him to be impeached, Senate Republicans have a warning: don't try it. Even Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley said it's not appropriate to impeach a judge just because the president disagrees with their opinion. But that's not stopping House Republicans from still moving forward with plans to restrict the judiciary. The Inside Sources hosts describe the whys and hows. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:41 PM
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Uncertainty thrives before Wednesday’s upcoming 'Liberation Day' 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon 

'Liberation Day' -- it's what President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday, April 2nd. Why? Because it's the day, he says, when the U.S. will see a reduction in all trade imbalances. But there's still a lot of uncertainty about what will come on Liberation Day and how it'll affect the American people. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on how that uncertainty is contributing to several days of a more volatile stock market and already-raising prices. 
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Mar 31, 2025 3:41 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 28th, 2025: Trump appeals to SCOTUS over deportations, Gov. Cox signs final bills, New report on the Great Salt Lake

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

Trump administration appeals deportation lawsuit to SCOTUS 
The Trump administration is taking their fight to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members all the way to the Supreme Court. This morning, the administration filed an appeal to the highest court in the land as they try to restart deportation flights for people the administration claims as dangerous gang members in the United States illegally. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest developments.
Looking into which foreign aid programs have been cut 
As the Trump administration -- working with DOGE -- has cut many foreign aid kinds of programs, many people have wondered which programs were actually cut. What might some of the far-reaching effects of those cuts be? Documents recently obtained by Politico give us a clearer picture of the foreign aid cuts – Marty and Adam discuss those cuts. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Gov. Cox signs, vetoes final bills of the session 
The closing chapter of the 2025 Legislative General Session is now complete. Last night, Governor Cox vetoed and signed the final bills of the session. He also let a few bills go into law without his signature. Inside Sources spends a special half hour digging into some of the final actions of the session, as well as the letter Governor Cox sent to legislative leaders about his decisions. 
 
Sen. Mike Lee joins American envoy visiting Greenland 
Utah’s Senator Mike Lee is in Greenland today with Vice President JD Vance and others as part of an envoy visiting a U.S. Space Base there. What does he hope to accomplish on this trip? The Inside Sources share their thoughts on whether the U.S. will ever take over Greenland. 
 
New report released on status of the Great Salt Lake 
You've heard it many times over the past several years -- the Great Salt Lake is in danger. State leaders have made many moves to try and save the lake... passing bills affecting the lake during the last several legislative sessions. A new report looks at how the State of Utah's "moonshot" to restore the lake is going, and what still needs to be done. Katie Wright, Senior Researcher at Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) join Inside Sources to break down their findings and recommendations. 
 
Potential effects of the Sundance Film Festival leaving Utah 
Sundance Film Festival will leave Utah in 2027, ending a decades-long tradition of the film festival showing independent films each Winter. Many state leaders had been pushing for Sundance to stick around, saying it was an important part of Utah. Others said they couldn't care less if Sundance stayed or went. Inside Sources discusses the impacts of Sundance leaving and if it really matters or not. 
 
Utah billionaire pardoned by President Trump 
A new pardon today for a Utah former billionaire who also donated $1.8 million dollars to President Trump's 2024 election campaign. Trevor Milton was convicted of defrauding investors in 2022, resulting in those investors losing $660-million dollars from Milton's electric truck company "Nikola." Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Martey Carpenter discuss the latest. 
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Utah billionaire pardoned by President Trump 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

A new pardon today for a Utah former billionaire who also donated $1.8 million dollars to President Trump's 2024 election campaign. Trevor Milton was convicted of defrauding investors in 2022, resulting in those investors losing $660-million dollars from Milton's electric truck company "Nikola." Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Martey Carpenter discuss the latest. 
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Mar 28, 2025 4:2 PM
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Potential effects of the Sundance Film Festival leaving Utah 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

Sundance Film Festival will leave Utah in 2027, ending a decades-long tradition of the film festival showing independent films each Winter. Many state leaders had been pushing for Sundance to stick around, saying it was an important part of Utah. Others said they couldn't care less if Sundance stayed or went. Inside Sources discusses the impacts of Sundance leaving and if it really matters or not. 
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Mar 28, 2025 3:59 PM
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New report released on status of the Great Salt Lake 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

You've heard it many times over the past several years -- the Great Salt Lake is in danger. State leaders have made many moves to try and save the lake... passing bills affecting the lake during the last several legislative sessions. A new report looks at how the State of Utah's "moonshot" to restore the lake is going, and what still needs to be done. Katie Wright, Senior Researcher at Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) join Inside Sources to break down their findings and recommendations. 
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Mar 28, 2025 3:58 PM
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Sen. Mike Lee joins American envoy visiting Greenland 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

Utah’s Senator Mike Lee is in Greenland today with Vice President JD Vance and others as part of an envoy visiting a U.S. Space Base there. What does he hope to accomplish on this trip? The Inside Sources share their thoughts on whether the U.S. will ever take over Greenland. 
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Mar 28, 2025 3:58 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Gov. Cox signs, vetoes final bills of the session

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

The closing chapter of the 2025 Legislative General Session is now complete. Last night, Governor Cox vetoed and signed the final bills of the session. He also let a few bills go into law without his signature. Inside Sources spends a special half hour digging into some of the final actions of the session, as well as the letter Governor Cox sent to legislative leaders about his decisions. 
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Mar 28, 2025 3:58 PM
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Looking into which foreign aid programs have been cut 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

As the Trump administration -- working with DOGE -- has cut many foreign aid kinds of programs, many people have wondered which programs were actually cut. What might some of the far-reaching effects of those cuts be? Documents recently obtained by Politico give us a clearer picture of the foreign aid cuts – Marty and Adam discuss those cuts. 
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Mar 28, 2025 3:58 PM
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Trump administration appeals deportation lawsuit to SCOTUS 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter 

The Trump administration is taking their fight to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members all the way to the Supreme Court. This morning, the administration filed an appeal to the highest court in the land as they try to restart deportation flights for people the administration claims as dangerous gang members in the United States illegally. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest developments.
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Inside Sources Full Show March 27th, 2025: Tariffs on autos, Elise Stefanik's nomination pulled, Tech developments in West Jordan

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray 

Pres. Trump announces 25% tariffs on automobiles, car parts 
It's likely that the price for a new vehicle could rise in the coming weeks. Yesterday, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and car parts coming into the U.S. He says the move will push foreign car makers to build factories here in the United States. But will it? Hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on the impending tariffs. 

Are Republicans worried about losing their U.S. House majority? 
Republicans have a thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. And reports say they're nervous about losing that majority should they lose some special elections. And just before today's show, President Trump announced that he was withdrawing current U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination to be a U.N. Ambassador, saying he didn’t want to take any chances. Leah thinks Republicans are worried; Rusty disagrees. Listen to hear their conversation. 

Pending changes to elections on a national and statewide level 
Love it or hate it, elections processes are changing nationwide and here in Utah. This week, President Trump signed an executive order to overhaul U.S. elections in two ways: requiring proof of citizen to register to vote in federal elections and a mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day nationwide. Then yesterday, Governor Cox signed HB300 into law, making additional modifications to Utah's vote-by-mail system. Inside Sources both changes. 

Tech developments in West Jordan 
Utah's Silicon Slopes are still growing. And we often think of the "Slopes" as being the Draper/Lehi area. But other areas along the Wasatch Front are also growing their tech industries, including West Jordan. It was recently announced that a 100-acre data center for artificial intelligence will be built in the city, using one of the largest construction loans ever given to a data center. West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton joins the show in studio to talk about this and other exciting tech developments in his city. 

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