The nation is watching our college campuses become centers of student protest, demonstration, and disruption over the issue of Israel and their war in Gaza. This movement began as an effort at Colombia University by students to demand that their school separate financially from the nation of Israel. But it's turned into something more demanding and more disruptive. Boyd talks about the grievance culture overwhelming discussion in American politics.

We talk at length on this show about the need to address the coming social security crisis. The topic of entitlement reform has become a no-go zone for all political sides. The funds for our entitlement programs are not unlimited, and we will run out of money for these programs sooner than most people think. But some are working on finding solutions. What is happening with state pensions that could provide a roadmap for saving social security? Chris McIsaac from R-Street Institute joins Boyd on Inside Sources.

In the nearly six months of his speakership, Johnson has gone from being a complete mystery to many Americans, to being at the center of the most critical debates over our national policy. With his almost accidental election, no one knew how he would lead. So, what is his leadership style, and what do we need to know more about our Speaker? Elaina Plott Calabro from The Atlantic joins the show.

It is a heated election year in the US, and as things scale up on a national level, we want to turn our focus to what's happening on our local level. In our election coverage, we break down what races are happening, who is running, and what they are running on. Today, Boyd talks with candidate Colby Jenkins who is running for Congress in Utah's 2nd district.

After decades of economic growth, China is now facing economic distress from years of imbalanced policies that have inflated massive housing and credit bubbles. With China has the world's second largest economy, this could have dire consequences for other countries, including the U.S. How has China has gotten in this predicament? What does the situation look like right now? Desmond Lachman from the American Enterprise Institute joins the show. 

Yesterday the spending package for foreign aid was passed and was signed into law by the President this morning. After long delays, weapons and ammo are headed to Ukraine to help in the fight against Russia's invasion. What is being sent, and what are the Ukrainians plans to hold their line against Russia? Mark Toth joins the show and talks strategy with Boyd.

Last night, the Senate voted on the foreign aid package sent to them by the House earlier this week. They overwhelmingly passed it. Now, needed aid is headed to our allies to bolster efforts against Russia, China, Hamas and Iran, while providing crucial humanitarian aid to those suffering in the warzones. What was the President's message to the country and the world? Boyd breaks down the latest messaging coming from the White House. 

Boyd talks with Rep. Blake Moore about the leadership of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the foreign aid legislation. Frank Bruni discusses how to cultivate a more optimistic outlook for our country. And Curtis Morley talks about building authentic emotional health, and how to avoid counterfeit emotions that disconnect us.

Boyd talks about an important lesson learned at a business school, and how to engage as a leader with those around us.

Living a fulfilled and authentic life takes time, effort, and patience. We need to learn about ourselves, how we feel, and how we can respond to our feelings. But counterfeit emotions can often get in the way of our personal development and cause disconnection with ourselves and those around us. What are counterfeit emotions? How can we tell the difference between authentic and counterfeit, and increase our emotional health? Curtis Morley joins the show.