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Inside Sources Full Show March 13th, 2025: Trump Administration's legal challenges, Congressional check-in, School lunches for Utah's kids

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

Trump appeals to SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Judge says some federal employees must be rehired 
The Trump Administration is now taking their appeal for a rethinking of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court has not yet said if they will or will not take the case, but it’s a major update in this fight involving the 14th Amendment. At the same time, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration must also rehire thousands of probationary federal workers who were laid off. We begin Inside Sources discussing the latest on these two legal challenges. 
 
Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to temporary ceasefire with Ukraine 
New developments today in the potential for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Okay... so what does that mean? And is that enough? Inside Sources delves into this update and analyzes whether or not it could lead to lasting peace. 
 
President Trump says he won’t back down on tariffs 
The back-and-forth on tariffs continues today. President Trump says he will impose a 200% tariff on all wine, champagne, and alcohol coming in from France and other EU countries. The only way he won't put these tariffs in place is if the European Union lifts the tariffs they put in place on the US ... in response to the President's tariffs that he put in place this week on steel and aluminum imports. The Inside Sources hosts discuss how these reciprocal tariffs are affecting consumer sentiment. 
 
Congressional check-in with Representative Mike Kennedy 
Utah's newest Congressman has been in office for just under three months, so we wanted to check in with him on how things are going. 3rd Congressional District Representative Mike Kennedy is sponsoring legislation with Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis that would block 'Wall Street' control of Utah's public lands. He joins Inside Sources to explain the bill and give his takes on the federal budget. 
 
Two methods of providing lunches to Utah’s students 
One teacher in Weber County is using TikTok -- and her smooth dance skills -- to raise money for school lunches. Kati Jo Christensen dances on her TikTok channel and raises funds to help pay off school lunch debt for students around the district. While she’s dancing around, we wait to see if Governor Cox will sign HB100, which would also help kids get free lunches at school. 
 
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Mar 13, 2025 3:55 PM
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Two methods of providing lunches to Utah’s students 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

One teacher in Weber County is using TikTok -- and her smooth dance skills -- to raise money for school lunches. Kati Jo Christensen dances on her TikTok channel and raises funds to help pay off school lunch debt for students around the district. While she’s dancing around, we wait to see if Governor Cox will sign HB100, which would also help kids get free lunches at school. 
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Mar 13, 2025 3:54 PM
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Congressional check-in with Representative Mike Kennedy 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

Utah's newest Congressman has been in office for just under three months, so we wanted to check in with him on how things are going. 3rd Congressional District Representative Mike Kennedy is sponsoring legislation with Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis that would block 'Wall Street' control of Utah's public lands. He joins Inside Sources to explain the bill and give his takes on the federal budget. 
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President Trump says he won’t back down on tariffs 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

The back-and-forth on tariffs continues today. President Trump says he will impose a 200% tariff on all wine, champagne, and alcohol coming in from France and other EU countries. The only way he won't put these tariffs in place is if the European Union lifts the tariffs they put in place on the US ... in response to the President's tariffs that he put in place this week on steel and aluminum imports. The Inside Sources hosts discuss how these reciprocal tariffs are affecting consumer sentiment. 
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Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to temporary ceasefire with Ukraine 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

New developments today in the potential for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Okay... so what does that mean? And is that enough? Inside Sources delves into this update and analyzes whether or not it could lead to lasting peace. 
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Trump appeals to SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Judge says some federal employees must be rehired 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon 

The Trump Administration is now taking their appeal for a rethinking of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court has not yet said if they will or will not take the case, but it’s a major update in this fight involving the 14th Amendment. At the same time, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration must also rehire thousands of probationary federal workers who were laid off. We begin Inside Sources discussing the latest on these two legal challenges. 
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Mar 13, 2025 3:53 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 12th, 2025: Senate Democrats needed to pass federal budget, Immigration app to be replaced by deportation app, Mia Love's "living wish"

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

Government Shutdown Watch: Is it up to Senate Democrats to keep the government running? 
It all rests on the Senate. And not just the Senate as a whole -- on Senate Democrats. The U.S. House approved a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded past Friday. But will the Senate concur? Republicans in the Senate have quickly framed the messaging: it's up to Democrats to vote in support of the budget... or force a government shutdown. 
 
Dept. of Education lays off nearly half their staff 
Roughly half of the staff working at the U.S. Department of Education are in the process of being laid off today as President Trump continues his push for a complete elimination of the agency. The new Secretary of Education says the workforce reductions are the first step in the dismantling of the department. Inside Sources discusses the latest updates on the future of the DOE. 
 
Immigration app to be replace by “self-deportation” app 
During the Biden administration, migrants coming to the US could schedule appointments at points of entry through an app called CBP One. When President Trump took over, he quickly got rid of that feature. Now, the administration is set to release a new app – not for immigration, but for deportation. The new CBP Home app will launch with a new "self-deportation" feature. 
 
Which executive orders do Utahns like the most? 
Since re-entering office on January 20th, President Trump has signed 83 executive orders. Between that and hundreds of other executive actions, many in the country have voiced concerns about the executive branch doing too much. In Utah however, new polling shows that voters are more supportive of the President's actions than the rest of the country. What executive orders do Utahns like the most? 
 
Box Elder County public officials facing charges of sexual exploitation of minors 
On Inside Sources, we discuss the biggest political stories of the day. Sometimes, that means we discuss legal stories too. And sometimes, it means talking about some rather uncomfortable situations. One of the biggest stories in Utah right now deals with allegations and charges of sexual exploitation of minors and child pornography usage and dissemination between a judge in Box Elder County and the now former Tremonton Fire Chief. With KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas co-hosting today's show, Inside Sources talks through some of the more technical aspects of the cases. 
 
On the Hill 2025: How are Utahns feeling about nuclear power? 
One of the hot topics during this year's legislative general session was energy -- how can the state expand energy production? One method discussed was nuclear power. House Bill 249 set a kind of stage to explore the ins and outs of nuclear. The Inside Sources hosts dig into new polling data that shows just how Utahns feel about this potential energy source. 
 
Fmr. Congresswoman Mia Love shares her “living wish” for America 
Former Congresswoman Mia Love's battle with brain cancer is coming to an end; she's stopped responding to treatment. Now, she's writing her "living wish" -- what she hopes the country will do in the future. Yesterday, she penned an opinion piece in the Deseret News highlighting her finals hopes for America. Inside Sources discusses a few of the principles she focused on. 
 
Local city councilman joins national committee to represent Utah 
Utah is the 30th most populated state in the country. We're not the biggest, but our impact is pretty dang large. It's an exciting thing whenever our leaders take on larger roles in national politics, representing Utah to the rest of the country. Recently, Riverton City Councilman Andy Pierucci announced his appointment to the Community Leaders of America National Steering Committee.  He joins us today to chat about the group and what his presence on the committee means for Utah. 
 
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Local city councilman joins national committee to represent Utah 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

Utah is the 30th most populated state in the country. We're not the biggest, but our impact is pretty dang large. It's an exciting thing whenever our leaders take on larger roles in national politics, representing Utah to the rest of the country. Recently, Riverton City Councilman Andy Pierucci announced his appointment to the Community Leaders of America National Steering Committee.  He joins us today to chat about the group and what his presence on the committee means for Utah. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:56 PM
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Fmr. Congresswoman Mia Love shares her “living wish” for America 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

Former Congresswoman Mia Love's battle with brain cancer is coming to an end; she's stopped responding to treatment. Now, she's writing her "living wish" -- what she hopes the country will do in the future. Yesterday, she penned an opinion piece in the Deseret News highlighting her finals hopes for America. Inside Sources discusses a few of the principles she focused on. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:49 PM
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On the Hill 2025: How are Utahns feeling about nuclear power? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

One of the hot topics during this year's legislative general session was energy -- how can the state expand energy production? One method discussed was nuclear power. House Bill 249 set a kind of stage to explore the ins and outs of nuclear. The Inside Sources hosts dig into new polling data that shows just how Utahns feel about this potential energy source. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:46 PM
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Box Elder County public officials facing charges of sexual exploitation of minors 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

On Inside Sources, we discuss the biggest political stories of the day. Sometimes, that means we discuss legal stories too. And sometimes, it means talking about some rather uncomfortable situations. One of the biggest stories in Utah right now deals with allegations and charges of sexual exploitation of minors and child pornography usage and dissemination between a judge in Box Elder County and the now former Tremonton Fire Chief. With KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas co-hosting today's show, Inside Sources talks through some of the more technical aspects of the cases. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:45 PM
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Which executive orders do Utahns like the most? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

Since re-entering office on January 20th, President Trump has signed 83 executive orders. Between that and hundreds of other executive actions, many in the country have voiced concerns about the executive branch doing too much. In Utah however, new polling shows that voters are more supportive of the President's actions than the rest of the country. What executive orders do Utahns like the most? 
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Immigration app to be replace by “self-deportation” app 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

During the Biden administration, migrants coming to the US could schedule appointments at points of entry through an app called CBP One. When President Trump took over, he quickly got rid of that feature. Now, the administration is set to release a new app – not for immigration, but for deportation. The new CBP Home app will launch with a new "self-deportation" feature. 
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Dept. of Education lays off nearly half their staff 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

Roughly half of the staff working at the U.S. Department of Education are in the process of being laid off today as President Trump continues his push for a complete elimination of the agency. The new Secretary of Education says the workforce reductions are the first step in the dismantling of the department. Inside Sources discusses the latest updates on the future of the DOE. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:45 PM
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Government Shutdown Watch: Is it up to Senate Democrats to keep the government running? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas 

It all rests on the Senate. And not just the Senate as a whole -- on Senate Democrats. The U.S. House approved a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded past Friday. But will the Senate concur? Republicans in the Senate have quickly framed the messaging: it's up to Democrats to vote in support of the budget... or force a government shutdown. 
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Mar 12, 2025 3:44 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 11th, 2025: Potential Ukrainian ceasefire deal, DOGE must release records, Increased tariffs on Canadian steel

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire 
Breaking just before our show today: Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. It comes after talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia has not yet agreed to the ceasefire. But it's a big step for Ukraine, which had previously been apprehensive about a ceasefire deal with Russia. Does this willingness to sign a ceasefire signal a change in how Ukraine is approaching the situation? Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider give their analysis. 
 
Representative Blake Moore speaks on budget vote, DOGE actions 
Later this afternoon, the US House will vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded past this Friday. US Representative Blake Moore (UT-1) joins Inside Sources to discuss the latest on the CR vote. Rep. Moore also shares some insights on the DOGE process and what he’s watching as co-chair of the DOGE caucus.  
 
Federal judge says DOGE must comply with open records requests 
A federal judge says the Department of Government Efficiency must comply with public records requests. It comes following the refusal of DOGE to give records access to a watchdog group, even though they had filed a legal request under the Freedom of Information Act, also known as FOIA. It's the latest development as government watchdog groups nationwide seek transparency from DOGE. 
 
Pres. Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum from Canada 
The talk of tariffs and a possible recession have thrown the market into a free-fall over the past few days. Today, President Trump is doubling down -- announcing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. But just a short time ago, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province would not impose additional surcharges on electricity. When President Trump announced the increased tariff, he blamed it on the electricity surcharge. If that’s off the table, what happens now? 
 
11 people charged with forgery, related crimes dealing with signature gathering 
A new investigation by the Utah Attorney General's Office found nearly a dozen instances of forgery and forgery-related crimes... all centered around signature-gathering for candidate petitions. While it’s a small amount – that probably wouldn’t have changed the end result – it still sparks an additional conversation on election security. The Inside Sources hosts dig into the charges. 
 
On the Hill 2025: How the state will spend your tax dollars next year 
As the dust settles, and everyone takes a deeper look at the bills passed during the legislative session, it got us thinking: what are the biggest things our taxpayer dollars are going to fund going forward? Our friends at Deseret News had similar questions and did some digging. What new things will your hard-earned tax dollars go to fund? Listen to find out. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Passed legislation on elections, housing, childcare 
Leading up to the Legislative Session -- and during the 45-day session itself -- we discussed tons of bills. Now, we check on some of the legislation that passed and now awaits the Governor's signature... or veto. This segment, we discuss legislation on elections, housing, and childcare. 
 
Study: How much does Utah rely on the federal government for funds? 
Here in Utah, we pride ourselves on self-reliance. It's one of the founding principles of our state -- a carry-over from the pioneers. It's not always possible to be 100% self-reliant though; sometimes we need assistance from the federal government. But just how much do we rely on the federal government? A new study puts us towards the bottom of the list. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:9 PM
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Study: How much does Utah rely on the federal government for funds? 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

Here in Utah, we pride ourselves on self-reliance. It's one of the founding principles of our state -- a carry-over from the pioneers. It's not always possible to be 100% self-reliant though; sometimes we need assistance from the federal government. But just how much do we rely on the federal government? A new study puts us towards the bottom of the list. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:8 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Passed legislation on elections, housing, childcare 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

Leading up to the Legislative Session -- and during the 45-day session itself -- we discussed tons of bills. Now, we check on some of the legislation that passed and now awaits the Governor's signature... or veto. This segment, we discuss legislation on elections, housing, and childcare. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:8 PM
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On the Hill 2025: How the state will spend your tax dollars next year 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

As the dust settles, and everyone takes a deeper look at the bills passed during the legislative session, it got us thinking: what are the biggest things our taxpayer dollars are going to fund going forward? Our friends at Deseret News had similar questions and did some digging. What new things will your hard-earned tax dollars go to fund? Listen to find out. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:7 PM
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11 people charged with forgery, related crimes dealing with signature gathering 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

A new investigation by the Utah Attorney General's Office found nearly a dozen instances of forgery and forgery-related crimes... all centered around signature-gathering for candidate petitions. While it’s a small amount – that probably wouldn’t have changed the end result – it still sparks an additional conversation on election security. The Inside Sources hosts dig into the charges. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:7 PM
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Pres. Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum from Canada 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

The talk of tariffs and a possible recession have thrown the market into a free-fall over the past few days. Today, President Trump is doubling down -- announcing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. But just a short time ago, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province would not impose additional surcharges on electricity. When President Trump announced the increased tariff, he blamed it on the electricity surcharge. If that’s off the table, what happens now? 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:7 PM
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Federal judge says DOGE must comply with open records requests 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

A federal judge says the Department of Government Efficiency must comply with public records requests. It comes following the refusal of DOGE to give records access to a watchdog group, even though they had filed a legal request under the Freedom of Information Act, also known as FOIA. It's the latest development as government watchdog groups nationwide seek transparency from DOGE. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:6 PM
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Representative Blake Moore speaks on budget vote, DOGE actions 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

Later this afternoon, the U.S. House will vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded past this Friday. U.S. Representative Blake Moore (UT-1) joins Inside Sources to discuss the latest on the CR vote. Rep. Moore also shares some insights on the DOGE process and what he’s watching as co-chair of the DOGE caucus.  
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider 

Breaking just before our show today: Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. It comes after talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia has not yet agreed to the ceasefire. But it's a big step for Ukraine, which had previously been apprehensive about a ceasefire deal with Russia. Does this willingness to sign a ceasefire signal a change in how Ukraine is approaching the situation? Rusty Cannon and Erin Rider give their analysis. 
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Mar 11, 2025 4:5 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 10th, 2025: Recession potential growing, Final day of the legislative session, Pushing back on Musk

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner 

Potential growing for an economic recession this year 
Even though tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been paused for another month, Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed, saying their constituents are struggling to follow and adapt to the back-and-forth on tariff plans. The stock market has also been in rough territory today after comments the President made over the weekend about a possible recession this year. This all comes while the Commerce Secretary says there's "no chance" of a recession. Senior Economist at Zions Bank Robert Spendlove gives his expert opinion on it all. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Passionate testimony supporting coverage for IVF treatment 
During the final few days of the Legislative Session, the Legislature discussed Senate Bill 242: Public Employee's Benefit and Insurance Program Modifications. The name alone isn't super exciting but the bill, which involves in vitro fertilization treatment, had some passionate testimony on Capitol Hill before it passed. State Rep. Jason Thompson joins the show to discuss his remarks on the bill. 
 
On the Hill 2025: What happened on the final day of the session? 
The 45-day Utah Legislative General Session wrapped up on Friday, passing a total of 582 bills; more than 950 had been introduced. Now, it's up to Governor Spencer Cox to either sign the bills or veto them over the next couple weeks. Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan talk about the few ‘bombs’ thrown around in the final hours and days of the session. 
 
Yet another government shutdown watch 
It's like déjà vu... we're on government shutdown watch again. Tomorrow, the House will vote on a Republican-crafted spending bill that would avoid a government shutdown on Friday. It comes as Democrats tell Republicans ‘You're on your own’ and that they won't vote to avoid a shutdown this time around. What’s the latest on the fight to fund the government? Inside Sources breaks it down. 
 
Republicans, Democrats push back on Elon Musk 
Republicans and Democrats are pushing back on Elon Musk. GOP lawmakers say he doesn’t have the authority to fire people; only to make recommendations. Democrats in Wisconsin are beginning their attack ads as well, tying Republican candidates to Musk. Is this going to be a winning message for Democrats leading up to the midterms? Taylor and Adam share their thoughts. 
 
ICE arrests Palestinian activist holding green card 
One of President Trump's many executive orders he's signed so far was one addressing anti-Semitism. It came because of the pro-Palestinian protests that erupted on college campuses nationwide last year. Now, we're seeing the effects of the executive order through the arrest and impending deportation of a green card holder protesting at Columbia University.  
 
Utah’s billboards shed light into state’s culture 
What do the billboards along Utah’s highways say about our culture? A new KSL.com article looks at the various kinds of billboards in the Beehive State and what they say about the people of Utah. The hosts discuss the findings and talk about their favorite billboards in this fun final segment. 
 
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