Trump administration, Republican Party facing policy hurdles 

President Trump and the Republican Party are facing a few challenges right now, and the clock is running out. From a looming government shutdown to relations with Ukraine to tariffs on Mexico and Canada – there’s a lot going on right now and the administration has a fine line to walk. Inside Sources begins with analysis of the ongoing issues facing the White House. 

 

Ukrainian president finds support from European leaders following spat with Pres. Trump 

European leaders are rallying behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying they will support the country as it seeks a permanent ceasefire with Russia. But unlike what US leaders proposed, European leaders have no desire to give what could be seen as a kind of win to Russia.  All this happening while Russian leaders say the US has largely aligned with Moscow’s vision. 

 

States launching new recruitment campaigns to hire fire federal workers 

As DOGE continues laying off federal employees, states are stepping in with new recruitment drives for those former employees. Just this weekend, the State of New York launched a large-scale recruiting campaign called “You’re Hired.” Inside Sources hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas discuss the pros and cons of this movement. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Expanding, maintaining Utah’s state parks and campgrounds 

One concern that’s been shared amidst the federal layoffs is the potential impact it could have on Utah’s National Parks. While there are ongoing discussions of management and resources in the national parks, there’s something that the state legislature can do to help Utah’s state parks. State Rep. Steve Eliason joins to talk about a bill he’s working on to expand campgrounds in the state. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Modifications to elections laws 

“How do we make sure everyone’s vote is counted?” That’s the question State Senator Wayne Harper posed after some issues with mail-in voting in 2024. He hopes to answer that question with his bill, SB164: Modifications to Election Law. He joins Inside Sources to share insights into how his bill would foster better communication and relationships between county clerks and local post offices. 

 

On the Hill 2025: A Democratic and Republican take on the legislative session 

In this segment, a Republican and a Democrat join Inside Sources to talk about the session. State Rep. Casey Snider discusses a bill he’s running to improve public safety in all 29 of Utah’s counties. State Rep. Andrew Stoddard explains his rationale for running a bill addressing statewide referenda. Listen to learn more about these two bills and get a taste of the camaraderie that exists on Capitol Hill. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Amendments on state parks, plus insights into being a new legislator 

Throughout this legislative session, we’ve chatted with a few brand-new lawmakers about the issues they’re tackling during their first session. This segment, we’re joined by freshman State Rep. Jake Sawyer of Weber County to talk about a bill he’s working on that would affect two of Utah’s state parks: Utahraptor State Park and Lost Creek State Park. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Improving traffic safety through stoplight pilot program 

How can lawmakers make Utah’s roads safer? One lawmaker thinks a focus on ending red light violations will help a lot. State Representative Jake Fitisemanu is recommending a pilot program to install traffic cameras at stoplights, which would then take pictures when someone runs a red light.  He joins us for a discussion on the pilot program and how he aims to balance safety with privacy.