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Inside Sources Full Show December 20th, 2024: Government shutdown watch, Georgia DA removed from case, Celebrating the Holidays in Utah

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. 
 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:9 PM
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Celebrating Christmas in Utah 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider

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. 
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Celebrating Hanukkah in Utah 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider 

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. 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:8 PM
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Future of ‘Utah Fits All’ Scholarship in jeopardy 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider

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. 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:7 PM
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The role of Utah law enforcement in implementing Trump’s deportation plans 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider

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. 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:7 PM
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Georgia district attorney disqualified from election interference case against Trump 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider

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. 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:7 PM
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Government Shutdown Watch: Will Congress be able to pass a spending bill? 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider

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. 
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Dec 20, 2024 4:6 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 19th, 2024: Government shutdown watch, Republicans' trust in elections, Santa's political preferences

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

Government Shutdown Watch: GOP lawmakers agree to funding deal 
Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a deal with party members to keep the government funded past tomorrow. It comes after Tuesday’s Continuing Resolution failed following opposition from President-elect Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The deal isn’t done yet though; Democrats still have to approve it and President Biden has to sign it. Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners in Washington, D.C. joins Inside Sources to give an inside look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill. 
 
Poll: Republicans trust Utah elections more than Democrats 
In a flip-flop from 2020, new polling data shows Republicans appear to trust elections more than Democrats. Would the results be different if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election? What other kinds of things would affect this kind of trend change? Inside Sources breaks down the latest numbers and the hosts share their thoughts. 
 
Unaffordable housing – is it causing the American Dream to fade? 
Governor Spencer Cox recently said that he’s worried about affordable housing in Utah – to the point that he thinks the American Dream could fade away unless housing reform happens. At the same time, the federal government has announced an investment into building homes, including here in Utah. Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox for Housing Strategy gives some insights and updates on the housing crisis. 
 
Lawsuit filed against other lawsuit as Utah fights for control over public lands 
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a new lawsuit against state leaders following the state’s lawsuit against the federal government over land management. It’s a lawsuit over a lawsuit. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas takes a few moments to discuss this new suit and how it may affect the existing lawsuit. 
 
Report: Mike Pompeo’s hopes of joining new Trump administration crushed 
New reports say that Mike Pompeo – who served as Secretary of State during the first Trump administration – has been the target of a coordinated effort to prevent him from joining the new administration. Sources say Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. were behind the move. The news has Inside Sources host Adam Gardiner up in arms. He explains why in this segment. 
 
Trust in the judicial system falls to all-time low 
In recent years, the judicial system in the United States has fallen prey to lower public confidence. Many folks today say the courts are way too political. Now, we’re getting a better look at data that shows just how low confidence has fallen. Inside Sources discusses the effects this distrust could have on the future of the judiciary. 
 
Is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? 
With the holiday season in full swing, we wanted to have a light conversation: is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? We’re not the only ones thinking about it – a new YouGov survey asks that same question. So what do most Americans think? If you like the holidays AND politics, you won’t want to miss this discussion. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:19 PM
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Is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

With the holiday season in full swing, we wanted to have a light conversation: is Santa Claus a Republican or a Democrat? We’re not the only ones thinking about it – a new YouGov survey asks that same question. So what do most Americans think? If you like the holidays AND politics, you won’t want to miss this discussion. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:18 PM
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Trust in the judicial system falls to all-time low 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

In recent years, the judicial system in the United States has fallen prey to lower public confidence. Many folks today say the courts are way too political. Now, we’re getting a better look at data that shows just how low confidence has fallen. Inside Sources discusses the effects this distrust could have on the future of the judiciary. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:17 PM
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Report: Mike Pompeo’s hopes of joining new Trump administration crushed 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

New reports say that Mike Pompeo – who served as Secretary of State during the first Trump administration – has been the target of a coordinated effort to prevent him from joining the new administration. Sources say Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. were behind the move. The news has Inside Sources host Adam Gardiner up in arms. He explains why in this segment. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:17 PM
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Lawsuit filed against other lawsuit as Utah fights for control over public lands 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a new lawsuit against state leaders following the state’s lawsuit against the federal government over land management. It’s a lawsuit over a lawsuit. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas takes a few moments to discuss this new suit and how it may affect the existing lawsuit. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:16 PM
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Unaffordable housing – is it causing the American Dream to fade? 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

Governor Spencer Cox recently said that he’s worried about affordable housing in Utah – to the point that he thinks the American Dream could fade away unless housing reform happens. At the same time, the federal government has announced an investment into building homes, including here in Utah. Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor to Governor Cox for Housing Strategy gives some insights and updates on the housing crisis. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:16 PM
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Poll: Republicans trust Utah elections more than Democrats 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas 

In a flip-flop from 2020, new polling data shows Republicans appear to trust elections more than Democrats. Would the results be different if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election? What other kinds of things would affect this kind of trend change? Inside Sources breaks down the latest numbers and the hosts share their thoughts. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:15 PM
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Government Shutdown Watch: GOP lawmakers agree to funding deal 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas

Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a deal with party members to keep the government funded past tomorrow. It comes after Tuesday’s Continuing Resolution failed following opposition from President-elect Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The deal isn’t done yet though; Democrats still have to approve it and President Biden has to sign it. Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners in Washington, D.C. joins Inside Sources to give an inside look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill. 
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Dec 19, 2024 4:15 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 18th, 2024: SCOTUS to hear TikTok's case, Federal judges postpone retirement, Seat belt alarm regulation

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in TikTok banning case 
This morning, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments from TikTok and parent company ByteDance ahead of the January 19th deadline to sell the US part of the company or be banned. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10th. Inside Sources begins with a recap of this situation. 

House Ethics Committee to release report on Fmr. Congressman Matt Gaetz 
The American public may soon be able to see a House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. It’s a reversal from an earlier decision to keep the report sealed. Hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray discuss some of the things we may see in the report. They also talk about the secret vote that led to this decision reversal. 

1,500-page Continuing Resolution draft released; still needs to be voted on 
A government shutdown may be avoided after all. Last night, a Continuing Resolution was released to Congress, hoping to avoid a government shutdown this Friday. The CR still needs to be voted on, and with only a couple days left, there could still be trouble. Also, at 1,500 pages, is it really a Continuing Resolution anymore? Inside Sources discusses some of the things in the CR. 

VP Kamala Harris speaks to young people about political future 
“Stay in the fight” -- that’s the message Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing with young people following her loss in last month’s presidential election. Her message touched on some points where Democrats failed during the election and what the Party could do to be more successful in the future. We hear some of Harris’ words and the hosts share their analysis. 

On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on community development 
Even though Republicans have a supermajority on Utah’s Capitol Hill, Democrats introduce bills they hope will gain bipartisan support. State Senator Nate Blouin is working on a few pieces of legislation he hopes will be able to pass, including something on community development. He joins Inside Sources to preview that and a few of his other bills. 

Federal judges postponing retirement due to Trump’s election 
Public opinion of the judicial system has soured in recent years, with many saying the courts today are too political. Now, several federal judges across the country say they’re postponing their retirement plans because of Donald Trump’s election. Inside Sources discusses whether these decisions help or hurt public confidence in the judiciary. 

Backseat seat belt alarms to be required beginning in 2027 
You know that ‘dinging’ sound that goes on and on and on if you or someone in the passenger seat don’t put your seat belt on when the car is moving? That alarm will soon be a thing in the backseat as well. Leah and Greg finish the show discussing the appropriateness of government legislating things like this. 

 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:29 PM
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Backseat seat belt alarms to be required beginning in 2027

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

You know that ‘dinging’ sound that goes on and on and on if you or someone in the passenger seat don’t put your seat belt on when the car is moving? That alarm will soon be a thing in the backseat as well. Leah and Greg finish the show discussing the appropriateness of government legislating things like this. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:28 PM
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Federal judges postponing retirement due to Trump’s election

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Public opinion of the judicial system has soured in recent years, with many saying the courts today are too political. Now, several federal judges across the country say they’re postponing their retirement plans because of Donald Trump’s election. Inside Sources discusses whether these decisions help or hurt public confidence in the judiciary

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Dec 18, 2024 3:27 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on community development

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

Even though Republicans have a supermajority on Utah’s Capitol Hill, Democrats introduce bills they hope will gain bipartisan support. State Senator Nate Blouin is working on a few pieces of legislation he hopes will be able to pass, including something on community development. He joins Inside Sources to preview that and a few of his other bills. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:27 PM
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VP Kamala Harris speaks to young people about political future

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

“Stay in the fight” -- that’s the message Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing with young people following her loss in last month’s presidential election. Her message touched on some points where Democrats failed during the election and what the Party could do to be more successful in the future. We hear some of Harris’ words and the hosts share their analysis. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:26 PM
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1,500-page Continuing Resolution draft released; still needs to be voted on

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

A government shutdown may be avoided after all. Last night, a Continuing Resolution was released to Congress, hoping to avoid a government shutdown this Friday. The CR still needs to be voted on, and with only a couple days left, there could still be trouble. Also, at 1,500 pages, is it really a Continuing Resolution anymore? Inside Sources discusses some of the things in the CR. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:26 PM
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House Ethics Committee to release report on Fmr. Congressman Matt Gaetz

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

The American public may soon be able to see a House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. It’s a reversal from an earlier decision to keep the report sealed. Hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray discuss some of the things we may see in the report. They also talk about the secret vote that led to this decision reversal. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:25 PM
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Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in TikTok banning case

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas 

This morning, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments from TikTok and parent company ByteDance ahead of the January 19th deadline to sell the US part of the company or be banned. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10th. Inside Sources begins with a recap of this situation. 

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Dec 18, 2024 3:25 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 17th, 2024: 2025 State Legislation preview, Trump sues Iowa paper over poll, Pushes to certify the ERA

HostsAdam Gardiner and Leah Murray 

Drama among Congressional Representatives
Two members of the House of Representatives are in the news today. GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) says she won’t caucus with Republicans or sit on any committees; is this a smart decision for her political future? On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has lost the vote to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee; what does her loss say about the rising generation in Congress? Inside Sources breaks both situations down. 

One day closer to a government shutdown 
Negotiations over a government funding bill have stalled, bringing the country one day closer to a shutdown. What’s stopping things this time around? Hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner go in-depth on the latest efforts to pass a continuing resolution and fund the government. 

On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on affordable housing 
The 2025 Legislative General Session is about one month away. We’re previewing several kinds of legislation ahead of the session; today we’re talking about housing. State House Representative Ray Ward will run a bill he hopes will cut through some of the red tape for building lot size and ADUs. He calls into Inside Sources to preview a few of his bills. 

On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on quality drinking water 
We continue our preview of the 2025 Legislative General Session, shifting our focus to drinking water. The quality of drinking water is super important, so how do we make sure the water is safe? State Senator Scott Sandall is going to run a bill next year that would outline how water testing is funded. He joins Inside Sources to explain. 

Pres-elect Trump sues Iowa newspaper over pre-election poll 
Just before the presidential election this year, the Des Moines Register – in partnership with J. Ann Selzer polling – published a poll showing Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the lead in Iowa. While she ended up losing the state, Donald Trump says what the paper did amounts to deception and election interference. We discuss the possible effects on polling and the media as a result of this lawsuit.  

Trudeau’s Canadian government could collapse following Trump’s trade threats 
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies on tariffs and trade is already causing issues with our neighbors to the north. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be in peril over Trump’s threats, leading to uncertainty that his Liberal government will be able to continue. Inside Sources discusses Trump’s effects on neighboring countries. 

On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on firearms 
Another few pieces of legislation coming down the pike in the state’s next legislative session deal with firearms – retention and safety. State House Representative Matt MacPherson joins Inside Sources in the studio to discuss what he hopes to accomplish with the two firearm bills, plus some of the other bills he’s working on ahead of next month’s session. 

Last-minute push for Pres. Biden to sign the Equal Rights Amendment 
Democratic lawmakers around the country are pushing for President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before he leaves office. While the 38th state to ratify the amendment did so in 2020, the deadlines for the amendment to pass have technically passed. So what are Democrats actually hoping to do? The Inside Sources’ hosts finish the show discussing it all.

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Last-minute push for Pres. Biden to sign the Equal Rights Amendment

HostsAdam Gardiner and Leah Murray 

Democratic lawmakers around the country are pushing for President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before he leaves office. While the 38th state to ratify the amendment did so in 2020, the deadlines for the amendment to pass have technically passed. So what are Democrats actually hoping to do? The Inside Sources’ hosts finish the show discussing it all. 

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