Tariff turmoil: Stocks fall, China imposes new tariffs, Utahns worried about the future 

Is it appropriate to say we're now in a trade war? Following President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on countries worldwide on Wednesday, the markets have seen two days of terrible performance. Then this morning, China announced their own steep tariffs on U.S.-made products. To top it all off, financial analysts with J.P. Morgan have boosted their odds on a global recession to 60 percent as of today. Americans seem to be worried, and Utahns aren’t immune. Troy Keller, Advisor on International Trade and Commercial Policy for World Trade Center Utah joins the conversation.

 

Trump administration fires National Security Council staffers for ‘disloyalty’ 

The White House has fired several officials within the administration, including several National Security Council staffers, over claims that those officials were disloyal to President Trump. This comes after the President's team met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this relationship and how influential outside folks are being on President Trump.

 

The future of nuclear energy in Utah 

The 2025 Legislative General Session here in Utah saw Republicans hoping to tackle a looming energy crisis in the state. The answer? They say it's nuclear. In fact, positioning Utah as the new energy frontier was on the list of top priorities for the Republican caucuses. All this to say... the state is pretty gung-ho to explore and expand nuclear energy. Inside Sources dig into the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its future here. Chris Hayter, President, COO, and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions joins to give a “for” perspective and Lexi Tuddenham, Executive Director of HEAL Utah gives an “against” perspective. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Governor holds ceremonial signing for bills dealing with technology and kids 

This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have. 

 

This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have. 

The 2025 Legislative General Session here in Utah saw Republicans hoping to tackle a looming energy crisis in the state. The answer? They say it's nuclear. In fact, positioning Utah as the new energy frontier was on the list of top priorities for the Republican caucuses. All this to say... the state is pretty gung-ho to explore and expand nuclear energy. Inside Sources dig into the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its future here. Chris Hayter, President, COO, and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions joins to give a “for” perspective and Lexi Tuddenham, Executive Director of HEAL Utah gives an “against” perspective. 

The White House has fired several officials within the administration, including several National Security Council staffers, over claims that those officials were disloyal to President Trump. This comes after the President's team met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this relationship and how influential outside folks are being on President Trump. 

Is it appropriate to say we're now in a trade war? Following President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on countries worldwide on Wednesday, the markets have seen two days of terrible performance. Then this morning, China announced their own steep tariffs on U.S.-made products. To top it all off, financial analysts with J.P. Morgan have boosted their odds on a global recession to 60 percent as of today. Americans seem to be worried, and Utahns aren’t immune. Troy Keller, Advisor on International Trade and Commercial Policy for World Trade Center Utah joins the conversation. 

Results of last night’s special elections – a good barometer of Pres. Trump’s performance? 

Special election races in Wisconsin and Florida were supposed to be an early barometer of President Trump's second term -- an indicator as to how the American people are feeling about the direction of the country under Trump. In the end though... it was a mixed bag of results. Republicans won their two congressional races in Florida -- albeit by smaller margins than Trump won in those districts -- and the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court won. The Inside Sources hosts go into detail on the results and give their political analysis. 

 

Pres. Trump tells Cabinet members that Elon Musk will soon step away 

Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability. 

 

Speaker Johnson cancels House votes for the rest of the week 

The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress. 

 

Two Utah political parties to join forces 

Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think. 

 

President Trump announces new tariffs for ‘Liberation Day’ 

In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it. 

 

In a nearly hour-long speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against many of the United States’ trading partners. Each country will see a 10% blanket tariff plus specific tariffs by country and industry. Inside Sources takes the speech in full and then spends a few moments discussing it. 

Two of Utah's political parties are joining forces, hoping to make bigger waves against the traditional Democrat and Republican parties. Today, the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party announced plans to merge operations. Will this make much of a difference in the state’s political scene? Listen to hear what Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider think. 

The U.S. House of Representatives will not be voting on any more bills this week. No votes on the SAVE Act. No votes to address judges who rule against Trump. Why? Speaker Mike Johnson says his hands are tied because of a vote to take down a rule that passed with all Democratic and several Republicans support. The fight all comes over a push to allow proxy voting for new parents who are also members of Congress.

Is the curtain closing on Elon Musk's time as a close advisor to President Trump? Reports now say that the President has informed members of the Cabinet that Musk will be stepping away within the next few weeks. Politico Magazine reports that the President isn't angry with Musk by any means, but that top political advisors and high-up members of the Trump administration have grown worried about Musk's unpredictability and potential political liability.