Hosts: Adam 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.