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The latest in news and politics with a range of political expert hosts every day. Inside Sources gives a refreshing take on the day's news with each host bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.

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The latest in news and politics with a range of political expert hosts every day. Inside Sources gives a refreshing take on the day's news with each host bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.

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English


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Inside Sources Full Show May 2nd, 2025: Inside Sources' final show

5/2/2025
Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello Final analysis of President Trump’s first 100 days in office The first 100 days of a presidency can either set the stage for success or create chaos that can be hard to come back from. This week, we’ve been focused on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. And today, we cap off our discussion and analysis of that milestone date. The whole group of Inside Sources hosts walk through the President’s first chunk of his second term, covering issues like immigration, the economy, his Cabinet, and so much more. Final thoughts from the Inside Sources/KSL at Night hosts Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had.

Duration:01:18:38

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Final thoughts from the Inside Sources/KSL at Night hosts

5/2/2025
Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had.

Duration:00:39:36

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Final analysis of President Trump’s first 100 days in office

5/2/2025
Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello The first 100 days of a presidency can either set the stage for success or create chaos that can be hard to come back from. This week, we’ve been focused on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. And today, we cap off our discussion and analysis of that milestone date. The whole group of Inside Sources hosts walk through the President’s first chunk of his second term, covering issues like immigration, the economy, his Cabinet, and so much more.

Duration:00:40:01

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Inside Sources Full Show May 1st, 2025: Waltz nominated to be UN ambassador, Rubio steps in as interim advisor, Utah is becoming a “trend-setter” on a national scale, Politicians are getting more creative with their outreach

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter Waltz nominated to be UN ambassador, Rubio steps in as interim advisor President Donald Trump's national security advisor Michael Waltz is expected to step down. This comes after growing frustrations with Waltz after he added a reporter to a Signal chat with top Trump officials that discussed a US military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump had repeatedly defended both Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the Signal incidents. Marco Rubio will act as national security advisor and Waltz is now being nominated for United Nations Ambassador. Marty and Adam discuss how all this played out this morning and what’s next. Is Donald Trump’s involvement in crypto ethical? Donald Trump is hosting a special crypto related dinner on May 22. The event, which is black-tie optional and hosted at the president’s private club in the Washington area with a reception for the top 25 holders. A “VIP White House Tour” will take place the following day, the site says. The website also hosts an active leaderboard displaying the usernames of top buyers. Trump's involvement with crypto has drawn plenty of criticism due to his changing stance. It raises the question: should the president be involved in this? Adam and Marty break down how Trump became a player in in the crypto scene. You need to be OK with having less President Donald Trump addressed the first 100 days of his presidency yesterday as well as giving an update on the tariff situation with China. He said that factories are closing "all over China" because they are not doing business right now. And it seems like what the administration is saying, is that you need to be OK with less. The administration has continuously blamed previous administrations for the situation they're in right now. Marty and Adam talk about how they see this move by the Trump administration playing out. The EPA has been busy The focus for the first 100 days of President Trump's second administration has been on the economy and tariffs and leaked group chats about national security... but there are other things going on as well. Some of those things we aren't hearing as much about are coming from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the background of everything that's going on, the EPA has been working to clean up the air, lowering energy costs for Americans, and making the US one of the AI capitals of the world. Adam and Marty look at look at what the EPA has been doing over the past few months. How do federal decisions affect us in Utah? When Congress makes sweeping decisions about spending, debt, or entitlements, those choices don’t just stay in Washington. They ripple across the country—and often land in very real, very local ways here in Utah. The Gardner Institute has released a new series of reports showing how deeply Utah is connected to the federal government—from Medicaid to public lands to defense, housing, and more. Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute, joins Marty and Adam to discuss the impact these federal decisions are having right here in Utah. How does government intervention affect Utah businesses? Government intervention in business is always a sensitive subject. It’s hard to find the balancing point between what’s too much... and too little. Troy Keller, Office of Regulatory Relief, joins Adam and Marty to discuss what happens when the government intervenes too little... or too much. They talk about how government regulation is impacting Utah businesses. Utah is becoming a “trend-setter” on a national scale Florida is following Utah's lead by banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Utah was the first state to ban fluoridation of public water during its 2025 legislative session. Is Utah becoming more relevant on the national political stage? Marty and Adam take a look at what Utah has done over the past few years to become a “trend-setter”...

Duration:01:22:09

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Politicians are getting more creative with their outreach

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter Senator Elissa Slotkin (Michigan) was invited to play Call of Duty Black Ops 6 with young constituents last week. Let's just say that it was a steep learning curve from Pac-Man. This isn't the first time we've seen unconventional methods to try and relate with younger voters. Adam and Marty discuss some of the things they’ve seen politicians doing to humanize themselves and be more relatable to voters.

Duration:00:10:28

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Utah is becoming a “trend-setter” on a national scale

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter Florida is following Utah's lead by banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Utah was the first state to ban fluoridation of public water during its 2025 legislative session. Is Utah becoming more relevant on the national political stage? Marty and Adam take a look at what Utah has done over the past few years to become a “trend-setter” nationally.

Duration:00:10:44

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How does government intervention affect Utah businesses?

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter Government intervention in business is always a sensitive subject. It’s hard to find the balancing point between what’s too much... and too little. Troy Keller, Office of Regulatory Relief, joins Adam and Marty to discuss what happens when the government intervenes too little... or too much. They talk about how government regulation is impacting Utah businesses.

Duration:00:11:13

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How do federal decisions affect us in Utah?

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter When Congress makes sweeping decisions about spending, debt, or entitlements, those choices don’t just stay in Washington. They ripple across the country—and often land in very real, very local ways here in Utah. The Gardner Institute has released a new series of reports showing how deeply Utah is connected to the federal government—from Medicaid to public lands to defense, housing, and more. Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute, joins Marty and Adam to discuss the impact these federal decisions are having right here in Utah.

Duration:00:10:54

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The EPA has been busy

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter The focus for the first 100 days of President Trump's second administration has been on the economy and tariffs and leaked group chats about national security... but there are other things going on as well. Some of those things we aren't hearing as much about are coming from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the background of everything that's going on, the EPA has been working to clean up the air, lowering energy costs for Americans, and making the US one of the AI capitals of the world. Adam and Marty look at look at what the EPA has been doing over the past few months.

Duration:00:10:46

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You need to be OK with having less

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter President Donald Trump addressed the first 100 days of his presidency yesterday as well as giving an update on the tariff situation with China. He said that factories are closing "all over China" because they are not doing business right now. And it seems like what the administration is saying, is that you need to be OK with less. The administration has continuously blamed previous administrations for the situation they're in right now. Marty and Adam talk about how they see this move by the Trump administration playing out.

Duration:00:10:32

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Is Donald Trump’s involvement in crypto ethical?

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter Donald Trump is hosting a special crypto related dinner on May 22. The event, which is black-tie optional and hosted at the president’s private club in the Washington area with a reception for the top 25 holders. A “VIP White House Tour” will take place the following day, the site says. The website also hosts an active leaderboard displaying the usernames of top buyers. Trump's involvement with crypto has drawn plenty of criticism due to his changing stance. It raises the question: should the president be involved in this? Adam and Marty break down how Trump became a player in in the crypto scene.

Duration:00:11:14

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Waltz nominated to be UN ambassador, Rubio steps in as interim advisor

5/1/2025
Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Marty Carpenter President Donald Trump's national security advisor Michael Waltz is expected to step down. This comes after growing frustrations with Waltz after he added a reporter to a Signal chat with top Trump officials that discussed a US military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump had repeatedly defended both Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the Signal incidents. Marco Rubio will act as national security advisor and Waltz is now being nominated for United Nations Ambassador. Marty and Adam discuss how all this played out this morning and what’s next.

Duration:00:10:24

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Inside Sources Full Show April 30th, 2025: 100 days of Pres. Trump -- the economy and immigration, Utah joins multi-state nuclear partnership, SLCo Council agrees to sell part of the Salt Palace

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration. The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE. Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary. Power rates set to increase for most Utahns Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see. Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah. Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027. Renovation plans for the Delta Center released Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.

Duration:01:22:00

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Renovation plans for the Delta Center released

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.

Duration:00:10:36

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Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027.

Duration:00:09:45

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Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah.

Duration:00:11:37

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Power rates set to increase for most Utahns

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.

Duration:00:10:24

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Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary.

Duration:00:10:22

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The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE.

Duration:00:09:50

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Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration

4/30/2025
Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration.

Duration:00:21:57