Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider
Government Shutdown Watch: Will Congress be able to pass a spending bill?
Unless Congress is able to come together and pass a spending bill, the federal government will shut down in just a few hours. The previous two plans both failed, and a potential Plan C is in the works. Will it make it through with bipartisan support? If the government does indeed shut down tonight, then what? We begin Inside Sources with a deep dive into government funding, a potential shutdown, and the role Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Democrats have on this whole situation.
Georgia district attorney disqualified from election interference case against Trump
An appeals court in Georgia has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Why was she removed and what does this mean for the future of the case? Our guest host, Erin Rider, has a legal background and explains the processes for our listeners.
The role of Utah law enforcement in implementing Trump’s deportation plans
President-elect Donald Trump is still working on his deportation plans for once he takes office, but many are already questioning the role of local law officials in those plans. What are law enforcement officers in Utah saying about the plans, and how might they play a role in deporting undocumented immigrants? We spend a few minutes discussing it all on Inside Sources.
Future of ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship in jeopardy
A Utah judge is currently deciding whether the ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship can stand, or if it’s unconstitutional and must be struck down. It comes following arguments in court yesterday between the State and the Utah Education Association. If this supposed ‘voucher’ program were to be barred, what would it mean for those already awarded the money? Hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider share their thoughts on public education and parental rights.
Celebrating Hanukkah in Utah
Several major religious holidays are coming up in the next week, including Hanukkah! Rabbi Avremi Zippel joins Inside Sources in the studio to share some of the history of Hanukkah celebrations in Utah. He also fills listeners in on how they can get involved in the celebrations, which begin at sundown on December 25th.
Celebrating Christmas in Utah
Christmas is also coming up on December 25th – in less than a week. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider finish the show sharing some of their favorite holiday traditions. They also discuss some of the ways you can get into the feeling of Christmas through the state.
