Inside Sources KSL Podcasts

Dive into Monday’s headlines with Boyd Matheson! Boyd talks about the problems with deifying politics and politicizing faith, as well as the concept of the economics of goodness. Karen DeYoung joins to give an update about what is happening in the Middle East concerning the fallout of the ceasefire deal. Scott Lincicome talks about having a subsidized economy and what the government is spending money on. Learn how student debt forgiveness has lended a hand in the federal budget deficit with Emma Camp and More!

Boyd rounds up Monday’s show by talking about his experience in creating a cell phone free experience for teenage boys and what a great time it was for everyone there. We have undersold how strong the young people are and that they will be fine without their devices. The question isn’t if children can do it, but can parents? Parents need to enable this kind of behavior and promote cell phone free environments for their children - and the young people will thank them for it. Using his hiking experience, Boyd encourages people to look up from their devices to see the world around them, then move to action to create the future they desire.

The new projections from the Congressional Budget Office paints a sobering picture of our nation's financial health with the federal budget deficit expected to soar to nearly $2 trillion in 2024. This dramatic surge, driven largely by increased government spending in areas such as student loan forgiveness and Medicaid, underscores the complex challenges of balancing short-term needs with long-term fiscal stability. How can we find a balance between urgent situations and planning for the future? How are these numbers going to affect American citizens moving forward? Emma Camp from Reason joins the show.

One of the debates happening in the country is a debate over economics. Each political party is putting forward their vision of the economic direction of the country. However, aspects of both visions lean towards domestic industrial policy, or government-directed, subsidized growth for industries here in America. Scott Lincicome from the CATO Institute answers a vital question that the American people should be thinking about. What are we really receiving after billions are spent towards a subsidized economy?

Russia is in the midst of an assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. This isn't a frontier border offensive, Kharkiv is the 2nd largest city in Ukraine, located in the northeast of the country near the Russian border. As the war drags on into another summer, western weapons and NATO funding for military and humanitarian aid are pouring into the country to stave off Russia's aggression. Now, the White House is giving the green light for Ukraine to use our weapons to strike targets inside of Russian territory. Long range deep strike attacks are still a no-go, as President Biden is trying to prevent a direct confrontation between America and Russia. But the strategy of an all-defensive war just isn't working.

The conflict in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with the Biden administration's worst fears materializing in the aftermath of Israel's military operation in Rafah. As civilian casualties mount and humanitarian aid dwindles, the prospects for a lasting peace seem increasingly distant. The situation on the ground has become dire, with over a million displaced Gazans struggling to survive amidst rubble and devastation. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Israeli leadership have escalated, further complicating efforts to bring about a resolution to the crisis. Karen DeYoung from The Washington Post joins to give the latest on what is happening in the Middle East.