March 05, 2025

Inside Sources Full Show March 5th, 2025: Pres. Trump addresses Congress, Democrats take aim at Elon Musk's role, DOGE effects felt in Utah

1 hour 22 minutes

Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan

Pres. Trump focuses on economy in speech to Congress, Democrats take aim at Elon Musk

It's been his message since last year's election: America is back. During his first speech to Congress this term, President Donald Trump continually reemphasized his belief that the "golden age of America has only just begun.” Republicans cheered, Democrats protested, and the fact that our country is divided as ever was on full display last night during the President's address. Inside Sources hosts Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan go in-depth with their thoughts and analysis on the President’s speech to a joint session of Congress.

SCOTUS rules that Trump administration must pay out foreign assistance funds

This morning, the United State Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must pay out nearly 2-billion dollars in foreign assistance funds to groups that had already done work on behalf of the federal government. It's the latest development as the White House works to cull spending on foreign aid efforts. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest on foreign aid funding.

Local impacts of DOGE cuts affecting Utahns

The impacts of federal downsizing are continuing to grow, and federal workers in Utah aren't immune from the impacts. Between lay-offs within the IRS and Veteran Affairs, tens of thousands of federal workers nationwide are getting pink slips. And then buildings -- the feds appear set to sell several federal buildings in Utah. Inside Sources talks about the local effects of DOGE cuts.

On the Hill 2025: Legislation on government records and information

Just a few days left in the state's 2025 Legislative General Session. We've covered a ton of bills so far and this segment, we dig into a bill on government records, including the disclosure of voter history information. You'll remember that in last year's primary election, there was some concern with how voter's voting methods were being tracked by county clerks. Floor Sponsor State Senator Calvin Musselman explains how the bill addresses that kind of situation.

On the Hill 2025: Several bills on the judiciary won’t move forward

Throughout the session, we've discussed many bills relating to Utah's judiciary. This week, a deal was struck between the State Legislature and the Utah Judicial Council, resulting in the withdrawal of several bills affecting Utah's judicial system. Inside Sources discuss the bills that were pulled and the ones that are still going forward.

House GOP leadership urges Republican lawmakers to skip town hall meetings

On this show, we've discussed the importance (or unimportance) of town hall meetings several times. Some of our hosts think they're pointless and outdated, some go for entertainment, and others think they have an important place in politics. But now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging GOP lawmakers to skip town halls. Is this a good or a bad idea?

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