A common theme of this show that we often speak on is the problems that occur when we deify our politics, and politicize our religion and sacred spaces. Dr. Rachel Ferguson joins the show to talk with Boyd about this vitally important topic. It's not just crucial for believers, but the health of the entire nation as well. America is a religious country, and the more we can separate our religious belief and practice from day to day culture war issues, the healthier we will be as a nation.

Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) joins the show to discuss tonight’s baseball game that members of Congress will play in to raise money for a foundation called Congressional Sports for Charity. Rep. Moore goes into the details of the preparations being made by him and others participating as well as what he is looking forward to tonight.

Progressives often champion ideals of autonomy, empowerment, and social justice, but the data shows a growing hesitancy among young, secular, and politically liberal individuals when it comes to the prospects of parenthood. Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman point out that this dilemma raises profound questions about the interplay between personal fulfillment, societal pressures, and deeply held values. How can we have conversations that transcend partisan divides, allowing us to reclaim the joys and responsibilities of raising the next generation?

In an era of heightened awareness surrounding gender dynamics, a disturbing trend has emerged that warrants thoughtful examination. A growing lack of empathy towards boys and men, fueled by negative perceptions and sweeping generalizations, threatens to perpetuate harmful biases and rob an entire gender of their humanity. Andrew Reiner sheds a light on this situation and how it should cause us to look in the mirror and see if we are playing into this narrative of stereotyping and the harm it can do to the men around us.

International pressure is mounting on Israel as this terrible war drags on, and more people suffer. The announcement that President Biden gave laid out a multi-phase plan that would end with a full exchange of remaining hostages and a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. This plan, though still on the table of discussion, is being stalled, as Hamas is insisting on numerous changes before it accepts it, including provisions it had already agreed to in past negotiations. Egypt, America, and Qatar are all diplomatic players trying to do the heavy lifting of diplomacy and prevent this war from continuing, and even spreading to Lebanon and other places in the region. Where does the blame truly lie for the suffering that we see in Israel and Gaza and where can things go from here?

Dig into Tuesday’s news with Boyd Matheson! Learn how we can prevent a kakistocracy by not rewarding bad behavior in politics. Boyd unpacks the Hunter Biden verdict from today and how it highlights the strength that comes from messy families. With the Utah debates in full force, understand what you should be looking for and More!

As the Utah debates start back up today, Boyd walks through what we should all be looking for so we can be informed voters. We should all listen past the soundbites and see how much these candidates actually know about an issue. If someone can speak past their talking points and be specific in the policies and processes, we can have a better indication of who these people are. We want political courage from our representatives but we rarely ask them questions that invoke that virtue. Looking towards this debate, we should be literate in seeing past the noise and ask more from those trying to represent us.

Earlier this morning, the verdict was announced in the trial of Hunter Biden and he was pronounced guilty of all 3 counts leveled against him, which marks the first time a child of a sitting president has been found guilty of a crime in American history. No matter your political ideology, this is a hard day, especially for the Biden family and we need to have compassion towards them. The justice system will serve justice but that should not prevent us from having empathy towards how addiction can affect a family. In the messiness of families, the public eye can amplify the chaos but also strengthen the familial bonds - and messy families are the secret sauce to how America has gotten to where it is today. 

From snubs to jabs, bad behavior in politics shows us that we need good men and women in government. However the current political culture discourages the good people we need from engaging in American politics. In order for us to get those people who will create positive momentum in policy, we need to denounce the bad behavior by not providing it the oxygen to continue in our political sphere. Punishing negative action can prevent a kakistocracy from forming and allow big ideas to emerge, creating a flourishing democracy all of us desire.

Join Boyd in delving into Monday’s headlines! Josh Good joins to talk about how the media can better cover religious topics and how that affects every single one of us. Mayor Jenny Wilson shares what is happening in Salt Lake county and her platform. Boyd provides insight of the 2024 Utah debates that are currently happening and digs into the latest happening in the Middle East and More!