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Inside Sources Full Show September 6, 2024: Robert Sherman, Rep. Celeste Maloy, Johanna Maska, & More!

Join Boyd on Inside Sources as we cover the latest election news in a tight presidential race. Control of Utah's federal land continues to be a central issue for Utahns, and Rep. Celeste Maloy is having conversations to find solutions. Johanna Maska gives her insight into the problems in our media landscape, and the incentives that drive division and hypocrisy. Join Inside Sources every weekday for better political conversations.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:9 PM
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Regulations with Best Intentions Creating More Problems

Boyd breaks down a new video from Reason.com, giving scenarios of how price controls and regulations that began with the best of intentions led to more problems for everyone, rather than solving problems.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:6 PM
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J.D. Tuccille: Too Many People Are Too Comfortable with an Unchecked Executive Leader

As the United States braces for another national election, a troubling trend emerges: the growing concentration of power in the presidency. In recent years we've seen an alarming number of executive orders going all the way back to the Obama administration. Giving the president more power can threaten the voice of the people, but some voters are more comfortable with that than we should be. J.D. Tuccille from Reason joins the show.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:4 PM
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Inside Look at Presidential Politics

As the 2024 presidential race enters its critical phase, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump find themselves locked in a razor-thin battle across key battleground states. As both campaigns are cementing their policy platforms to run on, they have given recent speeches talking about their economic agenda for the American people. The economy will be a top issue for voters and may make the difference this November.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:4 PM
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Johanna Maska: Backwards Incentives in our Political & Media Landscape

If you want to get some fresh perspective in your day, I recommend subscribing to the Substack of Johanna Maska, She attended the DNC and got some behind the scenes look and experience of that event, and came away with some reflections on our media and political landscape and the incentives that drive an unhealthy system. Johanna joins the show to discuss the problems she saw, conversations she had, and views for a better way forward.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:4 PM
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Rep. Celeste Maloy: Discussing Federal Land Regulation in Utah

The debate over control of Utah's land will continue to be front and center among political concerns for the people of our state. And Utah's legislators know that too. Government work is slow work, but consistently, Utah's leaders are focusing on finding a better management solution for our land. Rep. Celeste Maloy represents Utah's 2nd district, and she recently attended a regulatory roundtable to discuss these issues.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:3 PM
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Steve Krakauer: How Could Tuesday's Debate Affect the Election in November?

After a lot of time spent jockeying back and forth about debate rules, the campaigns have come to an agreement over rules and we will see a debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris this coming Tuesday, Sept. 10th. How are the candidates preparing for this debate? What can we expect? And how could the different outcomes change the dynamic of this very close election? Steve Krakaur, author and NewsNation contributor joins the show.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:3 PM
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Robert Sherman: Insights From the Campaign Trail

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will have a full weekend of campaigning ahead of their debate on Tuesday. What are we actually seeing on the campaign trail? What are the strategies being used to gain the crucial edge in an election that is currently neck and neck? Robert Sherman from Newsnation has been following the campaign trail and joins Boyd with insights on the election.

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Sep 6, 2024 3:2 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show September 5th, 2024: Veronique De Rugy, Jeff Cox, Thomas Sheppard, & More!

Join Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources as he examines what it could mean to be radical in important aspects of our lives. Radical in principles, rather than politics. How can we free our economy from the permitting regime that is choking our economy? What lessons can we draw from the gathering of the first continental congress 250 years ago? Listen every day to Inside Sources on KSL NewsRadio.

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Sep 5, 2024 3:16 PM
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Thomas Edsall: The Fight for Fewer Remaining Undecided Voters
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be another close, hard-fought battle between the two major parties. The stark divisions and deep-seated animosity that define our current political landscape will be on full display, shown through the tight race where every vote counts. What impact will this heightened polarization have on the outcome, and how might it shape the campaign strategies of both candidates?  Thomas Edsall writes for the New York Times and joins the show.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:7 PM
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Thomas Sheppard: Lessons From the 1st Continental Congress 250 Years Ago
Today, 250 years ago in 1774, a group of delegates gathered from the 13 British colonies on the American continent and held a Congress. Today we call it the 1st Continental Congress, and it was a momentous step that transformed a group of dissatisfied British colonies into a revolutionary movement that forged our nation. It is often glossed over in the extraordinary events and war that created America, and we want to take the next few minutes to give it the proper spotlight it deserves. To help us do that, Thomas Sheppard from the Marine Corps University Command and Staff College joins the show.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:6 PM
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Katherine Mangu-Ward: Applying Hanlon's Razor in the 2024 Election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, political narratives are becoming increasingly contradictory and controversial. We could all benefit from the application of Hanlon’s razor - a principle that encourages attributing outcomes to incompetence rather than malice. By doing so, we can approach political conversations and speculation with love and empathy rather than hard feelings. Katherine Mangu-Ward from Reason.com joins the show.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:6 PM
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Jeff Cox: Labor Market Softens as Fed Prepares a Rate Cut
The U.S. job market is showing signs of significant shifts, with August 2024 witnessing the highest layoffs for that month in 15 years, while year-to-date hiring hit a historic low. These trends, highlighted in the recent Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, are all coming ahead of an expected interest rate cut that the Fed is considering for September. Jeff Cox from CNBC talks with Boyd about what to be watching for.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:6 PM
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Veronique De Rugy: Freeing The Economy From the Permitting Stranglehold
In today's regulatory landscape, the concept of a "permission-slip economy" has emerged as a significant barrier to innovation, growth, and individual liberty. From housing development to energy projects, businesses and individuals find themselves navigating an intricate web of permits and approvals that often stifle progress. As we examine the balance between necessary oversight and economic freedom, we can see how reform could reshape America's future for the better. Veronique De Rugy from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University joins the show.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:5 PM
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Ilya Somin: We Shouldn't Allow Political Ignorance to Enable Bad Policy
In an effort to win crucial votes in battleground states, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have put forward economic proposals that are not only performative but will end up being detrimental to the economy and to peoples' budgets. The cynical move is that they are hoping that the policies sound good enough that voters won't look at the actual effects these policies will have. It's bad politics, it's bad economics, and we need to hold our political candidates to a higher standard. Ilya Somin is a professor at George Mason University and joins the show.
 
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Sep 5, 2024 3:5 PM
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Getting Radical in our Daily Lives, not in Politics
Boyd re-examines the concept of radicalism and separates the principle from the divisive politics of the day. There are many areas in our lives where we could greatly benefit by getting a bit more radical, such as curiosity, compassion, integrity, restraint, and unity.
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Sep 5, 2024 3:4 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show September 4, 2024: Mark Toth, Edward Glaeser, Trisalyn Nelson, Ally Mutnick, and More!

Join Boyd Matheson in delving into Wednesday’s headlines. Mark Toth joins to share the latest on the Ukraine and Russia conflict after the deadly airstrike from Russia yesterday. The housing crisis is one of the biggest economic problems for Americans and Dr. Edward Glaeser shares what the government could do to remedy the situation. Trisalyn Nelson shares an interesting perspective of how AI can aid in solving gerrymandering issues. The GOP is hustling to close the fundraising gap against the Democratic party. Ally Mutnick shares about the situation and More!

00:52:44
Sep 4, 2024 3:9 PM
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Creating a Movement, Not a Moment

In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Georgia, a somber reflection emerges, underscoring the urgent need for unity and transformative action. While prayers and candlelight vigils offer solace in the immediate aftermath, these moments must evolve into a sustained movement for change. Recognizing that political discourse alone is insufficient, we need fundamentally different conversations – ones grounded in empathy, compassion, and a determination to forge a better path forward. Ultimately, it is through the power of love that we can begin to heal, to listen, and to enact the meaningful reforms necessary to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.

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Sep 4, 2024 3:8 PM
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Ally Mutnick: The GOP is Trying to Narrow the Election Money Gap

The 2024 U.S. election landscape is shaping up to be a high-stakes financial battle, with Republicans facing a significant fundraising gap against their Democratic counterparts. As the clock ticks down to November, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm, emphasizing the critical need to narrow this monetary divide to remain competitive across Senate, House, and presidential races. Ally Mutnick from POLITICO answers how finances are shaping this year's election cycle.

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Sep 4, 2024 3:7 PM
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Mark Toth: Ukraine & Russia Fighting an Energy War Ahead of Winter

The horrific missile strikes that devastated Poltava, Ukraine on Tuesday have once again highlighted the immense human toll of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As emergency responders and volunteers grapple with the aftermath, this tragic event raises critical questions about the nature of modern warfare, the vulnerability of civilian populations, and Ukraine's continued fight for survival. Compounding this tragedy, reports indicate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now orchestrating a major shakeup of his cabinet, further highlighting the complex and rapidly evolving nature of this conflict. Mark Toth shares the latest.

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Sep 4, 2024 3:6 PM
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Trisalyn Nelson: AI Technology Could Help to Address Gerrymandering Issues

As AI technology continues to develop and improve, people are searching for ways to use AI to solve problems that we can't. One example of this is the issue of gerrymandering in our elections. People will always try to lean an electoral map in their favor, but Trisalyn Nelson from the University of California Santa Barbara provides insight on if more representative district maps could be drawn using technology.

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Sep 4, 2024 2:37 PM
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Edward Glaeser: Discussing Ideas to Address the Housing Crisis in America

The issue of housing continues to be one of the biggest economic problems that many Americans are dealing with. The short supply of houses and the high cost has driven too many to believe that home ownership is simply out of their reach. The federal government says it wants to help make housing more affordable for more people, but Dr. Edward Glaeser from Harvard University shares what they could actually do to address the problem.

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Sep 4, 2024 2:35 PM
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Dispelling the Notion of the Throwaway Vote

In a world where political discourse often feels burdened by divisiveness, one former senator's unorthodox voting decision has sparked a thought-provoking dialogue. Rather than succumbing to the pressure that every vote matters, voters can embrace the multifaceted nature of political expression and choose how to use their vote. The power of the ballot transcends simplistic notions of consequence and ultimately, the true path forward lies in recognizing the diverse ways in which individuals can shape the political landscape through how they participate in the election.

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Sep 4, 2024 2:35 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show September 3rd, 2024: Rabbi Avremi Zippel, Heather Long, Megan McArdle, & More!

Join Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources today for the best perspective on the latest news! Protests have broken out in Israel in the aftermath of 6 hostages being killed by Hamas. American communities here are also feeling pain as one of the hostages was an Israeli-American citizen. Boyd focuses on an under the headline story about America's need to ramp up our apprenticeship programs. And after a study was carried out regarding UBI, or Universal Basic Income, the results showed that we need to think again about how to address poverty in America.

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Sep 3, 2024 3:13 PM
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Megan McArdle: Cash Transfer Revealed as a Poor Solution to Address Poverty in America
In recent years, the idea of combating poverty through direct cash transfers has gained traction, promising a simple yet potentially revolutionary approach to improving lives. However, new research challenges the effectiveness of this strategy, revealing unexpected outcomes and limited benefits for recipients. As policymakers and philanthropists grapple with these findings, we are forced to reconsider our assumptions about poverty alleviation and the role of financial assistance. How can we help those around us in the most effective ways to create lasting positive change in society? Megan McArdle from the Washington Post talks with Boyd about her reporting.
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Sep 3, 2024 3:5 PM
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