Long-term effects of Pres.-elect Trump’s ‘unconditional discharge’ sentencing 

No fine, no jail time, and no real penalties – it's the result of President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his 34 felony counts in his New York ‘hush money’ trial. While the President-elect might not face any huge penalties, he is officially a convicted felon. What happens now? Where do we – as a country – go from here? Inside Sources host Erin Rider and Leah Murray dig into it. 

 

TikTok argues before SCOTUS to stay in the United States 

Will TikTok’s claims of “free speech” be enough to sway the United States Supreme Court to block the impending ban? The federal government claims TikTok needs to go for national security reasons. While we wait for a decision from the courts, Inside Sources shares some hot opinions. Listen to hear Leah Murray say government should back off and Erin Rider say national security has to take priority. 

 

The changing face of the Republican Party 

Political parties are constantly changing their platforms and views – that's not new. But the Republican Party is changing in a fascinating way, becoming more and more the party of the working class. We saw it in the 2024 election as Trump courted union leaders, and now we’re seeing it more. The hosts discuss the balance the GOP is seeking between worker rights and employer rights. 

 

Utah’s economic outlook in 2025 

What does Utah’s economic outlook look like for 2025? And how might public policy influence it? This morning, host Leah Murray got some answers and ideas when she attended the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit. She explains to co-host Erin Rider how legislative and business leaders plan to strengthen Utah’s economy this year and into the future. 

 

Class-action lawsuit filed against Vail Resorts over effects of worker striker 

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Vail Resorts over its handling of and communication about the recent ski patrol strike and its effects on visitors to Park City Mountain Ski Resort. The lawsuit alleges that Vail Resorts “intentionally and willfully deceived hundreds of thousands of consumers.” Inside Sources discussed what the lawsuit is asking for. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on unlicensed drivers 

Our preview of bills for the upcoming 2025 Legislative General Session continues with an in-depth look at a bill that addresses unlicensed drivers on Utah roads. This bill was introduced as part of a broader public safety set of bills earlier this week. Bill sponsor State Representative Matt MacPherson joins Inside Sources live in the studio to explain how his bill would help Utah drivers. 

 

Humanity among the ‘President’s Club’ 

One thing that usually brings together members of the President’s Club – current and former presidents – is a death of one of their own. The living presidents attended President Jimmy Carter’s funeral yesterday, and the interactions were much warmer than some expected. Erin Rider has run for office before and offers an interesting perspective on the humanity of presidents and former candidates for office. 

 

Free speech and the 1st Amendment vs. Censorship 

Social media platforms have come under fire over the years over claims of censorship. Now, Meta says it will get rid of their ‘fact-checking’ program due to concerns about mistakes leading to censorship. Free speech is important, but whose responsibility is it to ensure that what’s on social media is accurate and nondamaging?