Updates on the devastating fires in Southern California 

The devastating fires burning near Los Angeles continue to grow today as the Santa Ana winds continue to blow. Thousands and thousands of folks are on evacuation notices. Thousands of buildings have been destroyed as well. Inside Sources begins with the latest updates on the wildfires burning in Southern California. 

 

Pres.-elect Trump working with Congressional Republicans on reconciliation 

With just a week and a half to go until the presidential inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is working with Congressional Republicans to get his agenda ready to go. Part of that includes a deeper look at the budget. The Inside Sources hosts discuss a key meeting held between the president-elect and key Congressional leaders.  

 

Senators who are at-risk for the 2026 midterm elections 

The 2024 election may not be too far behind us in the rearview mirror, but we’re already looking forward to the next big election: the 2026 midterms. Many Senators will be up for reelection in two years – how safe are they? We take a moment to discuss some of the most vulnerable Senators ahead of the midterm elections. 

 

Reviewing the impact of Senators who just left office 

Speaking of Senators, one of those who just retired from the Senate is Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. He was always seen as a more conservative Democrat, all the way until he left the Party and became an independent in 2024. Inside Sources hosts Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner share some thoughts on the bipartisan legacy from Senator Manchin. 

 

Immigration bill passes key procedural vote with bipartisan Congressional support 

Many Democrats in the US Senate have joined their Republican colleagues, voting to advance a bill dealing with immigration called the Laken Riley Act. Even prominent Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin voted for cloture on the bill. Some Democrats are hoping to make amendments to the bill, however. Rusty and Adam describe what’s in the bill and why some Democrats support it. 

 

Conflict between US and World Anti-Doping Agency grows 

New developments today... in the funding dispute between the United States and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The New York Times reports that a decision to withholding funding to WADA could affect the International Olympic Committee's decision to award the 2034 Olympics to Salt Lake City. The latest updates are on Inside Sources. 

 

New Elected Officials: Brad Park, Salt Lake County Surveyor 

One county office you might not be too familiar with is the Surveyor’s Office. In Salt Lake County, voters elected a new surveyor in the last election, and he’s just taken office. New Salt Lake County Surveyor Brad Park joins Inside Sources live in the studio to talk about what a surveyor does and why it’s an important county office.