Tariffs on Mexico paused, tariffs still going forward on Canada and China 

Just today, President Donald Trump announced a one-month pause on previously-announced tariffs on goods from Mexico. But the tariffs on Canada and China are still set to go into effect tomorrow. Why is he doing this? Why is he doing it this way? The Inside Sources hosts discuss and get an expert opinion from Jonathan Freedman, CEO & President at World Trade Center Utah. Freedman also shares some resources for Utah companies that may do business with Canada, China, or Mexico. 

 

What is the future of USAID? 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's taken the helm of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), saying it's time to reign in a rogue agency. It comes as DOGE leader Elon Musk says USAID needs major cleaning, saying it's "not an apple with a worm in it, but... actually a ball of worms." Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan has experience working with USAID and breaks down what the agency’s future might look like. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislature passes base budget 

We're entering week 3 of the 2025 Legislative General Session. And Utah's unique way of figuring out its budget means that the base budget for the next fiscal year is basically done. Inside Sources discusses why Utah has such a unique approach to the budget and what it means for legislation passed during the current legislative session. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Changes being made to public labor union bill 

Changes are coming to one of the most controversial bills in the Legislature so far this session. Rather than outright banning public labor unions from collective bargaining with employers, it's become a little more nuanced and complex. While the details are still being worked out in private, we have a basic understanding of what’s changing; the Inside Sources explain. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislation on Utah’s electoral votes 

A proposal to amend Utah's Constitution is being worked on during this legislative session, and it'd affect how Utah's electoral votes work during presidential elections. State Representative Jason Kyle is running the resolution and joins the show to talk about the motivations behind the legislation and what it’d do. 

 

Political town hall meetings: Still relevant in 2025? 

Town Halls with politicians -- are they still relevant or applicable in this day and age? Inside Sources co-host Rusty Cannon had a recent experience that kicked off this question. The hosts discuss the roll town hall meetings play in today’s political world and how voters could actually influence policy change.