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Inside Sources Full Show April 4th, 2025: Two days of tariff turmoil, Nuclear energy's future in Utah

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray 

Tariff turmoil: Stocks fall, China imposes new tariffs, Utahns worried about the future 
Is it appropriate to say we're now in a trade war? Following President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on countries worldwide on Wednesday, the markets have seen two days of terrible performance. Then this morning, China announced their own steep tariffs on U.S.-made products. To top it all off, financial analysts with J.P. Morgan have boosted their odds on a global recession to 60 percent as of today. Americans seem to be worried, and Utahns aren’t immune. Troy Keller, Advisor on International Trade and Commercial Policy for World Trade Center Utah joins the conversation.
 
Trump administration fires National Security Council staffers for ‘disloyalty’ 
The White House has fired several officials within the administration, including several National Security Council staffers, over claims that those officials were disloyal to President Trump. This comes after the President's team met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this relationship and how influential outside folks are being on President Trump.
 
The future of nuclear energy in Utah 
The 2025 Legislative General Session here in Utah saw Republicans hoping to tackle a looming energy crisis in the state. The answer? They say it's nuclear. In fact, positioning Utah as the new energy frontier was on the list of top priorities for the Republican caucuses. All this to say... the state is pretty gung-ho to explore and expand nuclear energy. Inside Sources dig into the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its future here. Chris Hayter, President, COO, and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions joins to give a “for” perspective and Lexi Tuddenham, Executive Director of HEAL Utah gives an “against” perspective. 
 
On the Hill 2025: Governor holds ceremonial signing for bills dealing with technology and kids 
This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have. 
 
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Apr 4, 2025 4:29 PM
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On the Hill 2025: Governor holds ceremonial signing for bills dealing with technology and kids 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray 

This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have. 
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Apr 4, 2025 4:28 PM
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The future of nuclear energy in Utah 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray 

The 2025 Legislative General Session here in Utah saw Republicans hoping to tackle a looming energy crisis in the state. The answer? They say it's nuclear. In fact, positioning Utah as the new energy frontier was on the list of top priorities for the Republican caucuses. All this to say... the state is pretty gung-ho to explore and expand nuclear energy. Inside Sources dig into the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its future here. Chris Hayter, President, COO, and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions joins to give a “for” perspective and Lexi Tuddenham, Executive Director of HEAL Utah gives an “against” perspective. 
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Apr 4, 2025 4:22 PM
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Trump administration fires National Security Council staffers for ‘disloyalty’ 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray 

The White House has fired several officials within the administration, including several National Security Council staffers, over claims that those officials were disloyal to President Trump. This comes after the President's team met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this relationship and how influential outside folks are being on President Trump. 
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Apr 4, 2025 4:21 PM
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Tariff turmoil: Stocks fall, China imposes new tariffs, Utahns worried about the future 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray 

Is it appropriate to say we're now in a trade war? Following President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on countries worldwide on Wednesday, the markets have seen two days of terrible performance. Then this morning, China announced their own steep tariffs on U.S.-made products. To top it all off, financial analysts with J.P. Morgan have boosted their odds on a global recession to 60 percent as of today. Americans seem to be worried, and Utahns aren’t immune. Troy Keller, Advisor on International Trade and Commercial Policy for World Trade Center Utah joins the conversation. 
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Apr 4, 2025 4:21 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show April 2nd, 2025: Results of special elections, Two political parties join forces in Utah, Pres. Trump announces new tariffs

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Results of last night’s special elections – a good barometer of Pres. Trump’s performance? 
Special election races in Wisconsin and Florida were supposed to be an early barometer of President Trump's second term -- an indicator as to how the American people are feeling about the direction of the country under Trump. In the end though... it was a mixed bag of results. Republicans won their two congressional races in Florida -- albeit by smaller margins than Trump won in those districts -- and the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court won. The Inside Sources hosts go into detail on the results and give their political analysis. 
 
Pres. Trump tells Cabinet members that Elon Musk will soon step away 
Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability. 
 
Speaker Johnson cancels House votes for the rest of the week 
The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress. 
 
Two Utah political parties to join forces 
Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think. 
 
President Trump announces new tariffs for ‘Liberation Day’ 
In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it. 
 
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Apr 2, 2025 4:17 PM
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President Trump announces new tariffs for ‘Liberation Day’ 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it. 
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Apr 2, 2025 4:16 PM
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Two Utah political parties to join forces 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think. 
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Apr 2, 2025 4:16 PM
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Speaker Johnson cancels House votes for the rest of the week 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress.
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Apr 2, 2025 4:15 PM
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Pres. Trump tells Cabinet members that Elon Musk will soon step away 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability.
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Apr 2, 2025 4:15 PM
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Results of last night’s special elections – a good barometer of Pres. Trump’s performance? 

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider 

Special election races in Wisconsin and Florida were supposed to be an early barometer of President Trump's second term -- an indicator as to how the American people are feeling about the direction of the country under Trump. In the end though... it was a mixed bag of results. Republicans won their two congressional races in Florida -- albeit by smaller margins than Trump won in those districts -- and the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court won. The Inside Sources hosts go into detail on the results and give their political analysis. 
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Apr 2, 2025 4:15 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:56 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:54 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:53 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:42 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:42 PM
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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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Apr 1, 2025 3:42 PM
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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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Mar 31, 2025 3:43 PM
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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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Mar 31, 2025 3:42 PM
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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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