Inside Sources Full Show May 2nd, 2024

Boyd finishes the show by talking with Khesrow Semnani. They talk about the powerofkind.org and how it is making a big difference through one kind act a day. Everyone in society can be a part of this movement. Together we can bring out the best in everyone and experience dynamic conversations. One kind act a day can inspire this nation to greatness.

It's no secret that this year's presidential candidates are not crowd favorites. Both are only truly popular with small slivers of voters on largely uninhabited points on the political spectrum. More independents are coming out of the woodwork than ever, their numbers are only made more impressive by Republicans and Democrats fleeing their own parties. Jared Alper from Good Party talks about how this will change the political landscape and if the candidates have a chance to win them back?

Amanda Su and others from The New York Times sat down with twelve members of Congress who are not running for re-election this year. They gave each person an exit interview and asked them all the same questions to get their honest thoughts about the state of Congress, and their time in it. From what they said, Amanda and Boyd explore details about the wellness of Congress and where things are heading.

The game of political fundraising has been changed, and it's being driven by the clicks of online donors across America. Candidates are tapping into online donations that's rewriting the rules of campaign strategy. How is this shaping the election landscape? Jessica Piper from POLITICO joins Boyd to take a deep dive into the world of online political money. 

You wouldn't believe what a middle school in Connecticut did to combat cell phone distractions that are throwing classrooms into disarray all across America. In a bold move, Illing Middle School banned cell phones entirely during the school day, causing uproar in parents and students initially. Joanna Slater from the Washington Post paints a picture of the digital power struggle in schools. The benefits to the student body are profound and should cause us to question if banning cell phones in schools is a necessary step to preserving the precious learning environment.

Many people have heard about the brand "IT Cosmetics" but they do not know the woman behind the curtain - Jamie Kern Lima. As a first-generation college student, Jamie has persevered in the entrepreneurship world and will share her thoughts with this year's Utah Valley University's graduating class. As this year's commencement speaker, Jamie will share an inspiring message about not letting “no” lead to giving up. Rather let every “no” motivate you to new heights.

College commencement ceremonies are happening tonight at universities across Utah. After the last few weeks of protests, riots, occupation and division, it's time to find a way across divides and come together. Eboo Patel from Interfaith America joins Boyd to discuss the “Potluck Democracy” and the deep essence of democracy and divinity.

Dive into Wednesday’s news with Boyd today. Learn more about why college students are protesting around the U.S. with Jennifer Graham. Jacob Mchangama debunks the push for European-style speech regulations because of concerns of First Amendment rights. Paul Lambert provides a solution to gain confidence in our university systems through having greater diversity among religious perspectives. Explore the new FEC rule about election campaign finances and the strategic implications from it and More!

Boyd finishes up by talking about how faith should play a bigger role in DEI initiatives. The rise in antisemitism alludes to the fact we are not having the right conversations about faith. Faith is a powerful thing that can give businesses’ a better foothold in reaching their goals. SalesForce is one example of many who have made an effort in creating more diversity in global religious perspectives. With more faith, we can foster the society that we envision. We all need to remain radically curious and engage in core conversations that really matter.