Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider
Battle heats up on the national stage between the executive, judicial branches
It's a battle between two branches of government on the national level: the executive and the judicial. President Trump and his team are pushing back on a few rulings from federal judges, saying the courts have no say over what the administration is doing. But legal precedent would disagree. We begin Inside Sources discussing the proper balance of power between the federal branches.
On the Hill 2025: Utah’s legislature looks at ways to change Utah’s judiciary
Here in Utah, the state legislature is looking at ways to change the judicial branch of government. Some might say the legislature is trying to weaken the judiciary, while others say they’re working to ensure a proper balance between the branches of government. State Representative Jason Kyle joins us as we look into a few of those bills, which includes raising the threshold for judicial retention.
Religious organizations suing Trump administration over ICE raids in churches
One of the recent changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies was the removal of places of worship as protected places. The change meant that ICE agents could conduct raids on churches to find and capture immigrants who are here illegally. Now, it’s prompted a lawsuit from more than 2 dozen churches. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest lawsuit for our listeners.
On the Hill 2025: Potential changes to public records laws
Could new legislation on Utah’s Capitol Hill make it harder for the average Utahn to see public records? First Amendment advocates say yes – it could become harder. Legislators, on the other hand, say their proposed changes would actually make things better for the public. KSL has been involved in the fight to keep public records ... public. The Inside Sources hosts analyze the current situation.
On the Hill 2025: Reducing liabilities for owners of dogs who bite trespassers
If someone trespasses on your property and they get bitten by your dog, are you liable? A bill working its way through the Utah State Senate addresses these kinds of situations, looking to reduce the liability you – as the dog owner – may face. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss this and another dog-biting bill.
Rep. Burgess Owens says DEI played a role in Beyonce winning a Grammy
Two days ago, musical artist Beyonce became the first black woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Shortly thereafter, Utah Representative Burgess Owens spoke to a journalist and said Beyonce's win had to do with DEI. Is this an appropriate assessment? Or did Beyonce win based on her merits? Taylor and Erin have a lively conversation about it.
Pres. Trump signs order banning federal agencies from using paper straws
Paper or plastic? Not bags... straws. President Trump has often said how much he hates paper straws. And now, he's signed an order barring federal agencies from using paper straws. It might seem like an odd political story, but the Inside Sources have lots of thoughts they share with listeners on this subject.