February 28, 2025

Inside Sources Full Show February 28th, 2025: Showdown between Pres. Trump and Pres. Zelenskyy, Federal budget talks, English as our official language

1 hour 23 minutes

Hosts: Leah Murray and Marty Carpenter

Fiery meeting between Pres. Trump and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy

An explosive argument in the Oval Office today between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance -- and it was all captured on camera. Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy met this morning to discuss a deal between the two countries over minerals. As far as we can tell, that agreement was never actually signed. Instead, a joint appearance following private talks spiraled out of control. Inside Sources begins with analysis and discussion on the future of Ukraine-U.S. relations... and the potential for more conflicts between Russia and Europe.

On the Hill 2025: Excused absences for students who compete in rodeos

For a state as Western and as rural as Utah, you may have already thought this was a thing: excusing school absences for students who participate in rodeos. So, you might be surprised to learn that that's not actually a thing. State Senator Mike McKell thinks it should be; he joins us today to explain why and how his bill would make it work.

On the Hill 2025: Changes to who picks the Chief Justice on the Utah Supreme Court

Currently, the Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court is elected to the position by the other justices on the bench. A proposal on Utah's Capitol Hill would change this, making the position a Governor-appointed one. State Senator Chris Wilson joins us to talk more about SB296: Judicial Amendments. He and the Inside Sources hosts discuss why this may or may not be a good idea.

On the Hill 2025: Giving educators pay raises and more financial support

State leaders have announced another investment into Utah’s education system. Today, they spoke about pay raises, bonuses, and more financial support for people working with students – teachers and support staff. The Inside Sources hosts analyze the salary increase and one-time bonus... and whether or not it will help with teacher recruitment and retention.

The status of federal budget discussions

The U.S. House of Representatives has been working on a budget resolution, and it's taken a pretty windy path to get there. Ahead of a government shutdown deadline in two weeks, Republican leaders in Congress are working to figure out the budget. Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-2) joins Inside Sources to talk about the budget and where things stand right now.

Pres. Trump wants to make English our official language

In the nearly 250 years of the republic, the United States has never had an official language. Sure, most of what we do is in English. But there's never been a legitimate law or order solidifying English as the official language of the United States. Now, President Trump says he's going to change that with the stroke of his pen. Does he have authority to do this? Hosts Leah Murray and Marty Carpenter share their thoughts.

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